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    nikicb reacted to ester's post in the thread Vets letter to RCVS with Like Like.
    Tooth stuff in small animals always seems to be come up as ‘vets just trying to get more £ and it’s fine as it’s eating’ Whereas we...
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    nikicb reacted to SEL's post in the thread Tips for correct canter lead with Care Care.
    Good and bad today. I decided to be a bit tactical and use the long side of my winter field. It's on a right bend and I had some log...
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    nikicb reacted to SEL's post in the thread Tips for correct canter lead with Like Like.
    Saddle could well need adjusting. He's dropped a lot of condition (more than ideal) and I've got a thicker pad under it. Saddle fitter...
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    nikicb reacted to ihatework's post in the thread Tips for correct canter lead with Like Like.
    In which case I’d evaluate closely what he does on the lunge. Strike rate with/without saddle, with/without bit, with/without...
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    nikicb replied to the thread Tips for correct canter lead.
    A couple more thoughts..... What is he like on the lunge? Due to my previously mentioned issues about worrying about getting it wrong...
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    nikicb reacted to ihatework's post in the thread Tips for correct canter lead with Like Like.
    If I’m honest, any time I’ve had a horse that struggles with a lead it’s down to uneven loading / straightness - from either wonky horse...
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    nikicb reacted to SEL's post in the thread Tips for correct canter lead with Like Like.
    @nikicb now you've got me thinking. I bet I'm looking to the left. Just where I've been doing transitions in my field I need to make...
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    nikicb reacted to j1ffy's post in the thread Tips for correct canter lead with Care Care.
    Following with interest as I have the same problem. I've tried all the above suggestions and more (leg yield to canter...
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    nikicb replied to the thread Tips for correct canter lead.
    I have a really annoying habit of looking to the outside when I am on the right rein, so have had this issue on and off with different...
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    nikicb reacted to AmyMay's post in the thread Bert is very lame. with Like Like.
    To be fair, if you’re supposed to be working, you’re supposed to be working. Not attending vet visits, farrier visits, saddler visits….
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    nikicb reacted to SO1's post in the thread Bert is very lame. with Like Like.
    Depends on what job you do. If you work in events it is quite common not to be able to take leave when events are on. Finance staff...
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    nikicb reacted to AmyMay's post in the thread Bert is very lame. with Like Like.
    Exactly. People need to understand that swannng off at the drop of a hat, or sitting on a bale of hay (whilst working 🙄) isn’t possible...
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    Another recommendation for Dinky - I bought all sorts of stuff from them over the 20 years we had our section A, and was never disappointed.
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    nikicb reacted to SEL's post in the thread Give and retake inside rein with Like Like.
    Happy - got a 'good clear release' this time. I do need to feel like I'm chucking my hand up towards his ear it seems. Got docked 1/2...
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    nikicb reacted to dottylottie's post in the thread baby pony is growing up! with Love Love.
    i don’t want to gush too much on facebook so i thought i’d share with you lovely lot instead! I had my 2nd “proper” ride on Diva this...
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