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    Are there any reputable dealers of Irish horses?

    PM me for some 'valuable insights'!
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    lameness video what do you think is wrong??

    Very worrying for you, and I hope you get a diagnosis asap, so that you can make a plan for him. BUT - is that your friend or your instructor? If the latter, then I would be a bit worried about them speaking on their phone during what must have been a stressful time for you when you, would have...
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    Warning re. a couple of dealers in the south east

    A post meant only to protect those who might be thinking about, or in the middle of, buying from dealers in the south east. Coincidentally, two dear friends of mine have just been seriously defrauded (substantiated by blood tests) by a couple of horse traders in the south east. PM if you uneed...
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    Online reviews/consumer protection

    With Google Reviews, Trip Advisor et al under the spotlight at the moment, it raises the question of horse dealer reviews. Any mention of foul play on this forum is outlawed in no uncertain terms. Libel laws aside, genuine experiences and reviews of some of these utterly unscrupulous dealers...
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    Neutral reinforcement thread

    Mrs BH - Why not leave your posts to your husband. Not a good idea to try and convey concepts like these without a good grasp of the english language. ;)
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    Horse hunting

    New here as poised (once again) to enter the ups-and-downs world of horse-ownership and everything else that goes with it, after a 2 year break. I am, of course, looking for the impossible: 15hh (approx) safe and sane gelding who is a pleasure to ride and have around. Early days, but I am...
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