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    The great rug debate!

    Ahh, horses - once wild and free and now pampered by us crazy horse folk! We sure are having some crazy English weather at the moment. Plenty of rain, which in turn means plenty of muddy horses. Should they be brought in rather than live out? Should they be rugged? These are some of...
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    Horse living out in a cross-country paddock

    Hi all Hope this doesn't sound like too much of a stupid question... The new field that my mare will be living in is a lovely field that is also the first field of cross-country jumps There will be another couple of horses in with her once she is settled. Now the question is...
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    Headcollar size help!

    Fab! I went with my gut and did get a full today... I guess the test will be when I take it down and try it on! :) It just looks huge!! I feel like it will swamp her, but hopefully it will fit okay :)
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    Headcollar size help!

    Hello all (: Would you suggest a cob or full size headcollar for a 16HH ISH? Many thanks!
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    Bringing my new girl home to a small sized livery yard....

    Hello all :) Very exciting day for me today as my lovely mare passed her 5 stage vet check with flying colours, so it is a sealed deal and she is coming home! I am receiving conflicting evidence about the best ways to settle a new horse on arrival, so I wondering if I could kindly have...
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    Think I have found the perfect horse.... Is she too old?

    Just had the results of the 5 stage vetting - she passed with flying colours!!! I am so relieved! :) :) :) Now the countdown until she comes home!!
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    Potential new horse having vet check tomorrow

    I have just had confirmation that I will receive the results tomorrow! Huzzah! If all goes well, which I am 99% sure it will.... I already have insurance & transport ready! And the payment pending to be sent! Then my beautiful girl will be home before I know it! :O :D Bloods are included, but...
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    Potential new horse having vet check tomorrow

    Do you know how long it takes for the blood results to come back?
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    Potential new horse having vet check tomorrow

    Thank you for your reply! :D I don't think I am going to sleep tonight!! I am so nervous and excited! She is having the 5 stage vetting + bloods but said he would phone with the results. I am hoping to find out tomorrow :O Accck, I am so nervous!!
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    Potential new horse having vet check tomorrow

    Hello :) Just a quick question that I am sure can be answered simply... My dream horse is having her vet check tomorrow morning, and everything obviously relies on her passing... I have all my fingers and toes crossed that she will pass - but I am pretty sure she will! Will I find out...
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    Think I have found the perfect horse.... Is she too old?

    If all goes well with the vet check on Thursday, and I am 98% sure she will pass with flying colours, pictures are ready and waiting! She sure is a beaut - I am beyond excited! Thank you so much for replying. I thought they were talking utter rubbish!!
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    Think I have found the perfect horse.... Is she too old?

    Thank you so much! I thought I was going crazy! I thought that 12 was the perfect age! I have my fingers and toes all crossed - the vet check is this week! *so nervous!!!* :O
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    Think I have found the perfect horse.... Is she too old?

    Hi there horse enthusiasts! I am so so so excited as I am finally in the position to own my own horse. I have ridden and had experience in riding and looking after horses for over 17 years, and the time has finally come that my bank balance allows me to own my own! I believe, after months of...
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