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    Horsebox seller

    Bought a lorry about 2 years ago from them with the agreement it would come with years MOT. Failed the MOT and they basically unknowingly to me at the time bodged it to get it through, still paying to have it sorted now. They were full of promises from the start none of which they forfilled and...
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    Feeling rather down and disheartened

    Horses there’s always something!I think you’ve just got to take logical steps to work out the best plan which sometimes is easier said then done! Has the vet given you a time scale? If the dealer has had a good response and see she’s very saleable buy her at a reduced rate?
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    Feeling rather down and disheartened

    Sounds like it really hasn’t gone your way! How bad are the skin related issues? Surely if the sales livery yard were schooling her and sold her the skin issues are minor and should clear up within a week or two and they can just re advertise? Has she caught the skin condition from the yard...
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    I've had enough of this horse shopping

    This guy might fit the bill Horsequest 213689, think he fits into all your criteria, says he needs more education jumping but is well within budget!
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    BE CICYH** eligibility

    Hi wondering if anyone can help, typically need to know this over the bank holiday weekend and can't seem to find what I need in the BE rule book- can anyone confirm the Qualfications needed for the CICYH** many thanks!
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    Facet joint degeneration- positive stories please?

    Hi sorry not good news from me either, my horse has been through the ropes since 2012 first with KS, suspensorys, navicular, stifle issues he was the best he had ever been in 2014 and jumped around chatsworth 1* with no issues, he then tweaked a tendon so 6 months off, I brought him slowly back...
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    What to look for in a young potential eventer?

    I regularly buy from gorsebridge both for myself and others, last July I was in the market for a young horse to produce to event, for me they have to be well put together with no major faults although I wouldn't disregard a horse for something small as it doesn't mean it won't do the job, a big...
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    Tips for first visit to Goresbridge!

    It sounds like you've got everything sorted for the trip! Keep your eyes open...literally, the good irish riders can make a very sharp horse look like an easy ride! What you might like to sound of in the catalogue may look totally different from what's actually there I tend to only refer to the...
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    If you were me, what would you do?

    Hey kassieg would you mind pm'ing how much you would be looking for for your mare as I may know someone who would be interested in her if your selling? With regards to above after starting BEing 4 seasons ago Iv now got the bug and now can't stop! I'm lucky in that Iv found two good horses who...
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    Dog gone missing:( any advice?

    Massive thank you for everyone's advice and tips!! 36 hours after she disappeared as I was having one last walk round before bed I could hear crying in the distance and found her stuck in a big black round cow water trough!! Apart from being very thirsty and hungry she is on too form....although...
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    Dog gone missing:( any advice?

    Thanks for everyone's kind words- still no news after a sleepless night, just waiting for the dog warden to open at 8 so I can give them a ring:(
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    Dog gone missing:( any advice?

    Thanks bonny didn't even cross my mind I'm sure there will be a non emergency number which I can call first thing! Also have just shared all over fb so that may do some good!
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    Dog gone missing:( any advice?

    My lovely harrier hound has gone missing at 9am this morning she was happily pottering around the yard and when I next turned round she gone, she sometimes wonders down our lane(we live down a track which is 1/2 long) and down the public footpath but always returns after half hour. Got...
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    KS surgery today-what to expect recovery-wise? Pls help!

    Good to hear he's doing so well! I bought my horse as just gone 5 year old straight out of p2p he was terribly under weight and lacked lots of top line, we schooled him on,did a few be90 he always jumped never stopped but was always very tense and slightly bucky and cold backed, I had him x...
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    Saddler recommendations West Yorkshire

    Hi looking for saddler recommendations in West Yorkshire, not looking to buy a saddle hoping my current ones could be altered to fit if necessary. Can take horses there or happy to pay call out. Thanks:)
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