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    Does despooking training actually work?

    I seem to be stuck in a bit of a rut with my TB at this point in time, was considering posting a thread myself! Having read this and thought about it I honestly don't think you can completely despook something. I bought her as a 12 year old who had seemed to come to a rut in her career as...
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    Furious....

    I would've given her a smack.
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    Who'd like Horse Benefit?!

    I'd like to start a claim! I'm single and have 2...also I rent one room in a shared house! I've just started work with 2 single mothers who are trying to put me off children for life!
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    Grazing Desperately Needed in Taunton Area!

    Thank you so much!
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    Grazing Desperately Needed in Taunton Area!

    Hi all Due to unforseen circumstances (ie. work) I am having to move to Taunton from Wells (where my horses happily graze on my own land). I am looking for somewhere as soon as possible to keep my TB- could anyone help at all? I'm keeping my eyes peeled and contacting a few livery yards in the...
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    Cold backed/ kissing spine???

    Sorry I meant to shed more light! Unfortunately my TB did exactly that with kissing spine. As it's nothing obvious I would think it needs further investigation
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    Cold backed/ kissing spine???

    Don't know the history but I would certainly be getting the vet out
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    Reasons for hamster cheek!! Stumped?

    Grass mumps!!
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    Grackles - silly question

    They stop the horse crossing its jaw. They're particularly good on TBs and IMO look a lot nicer and gentler than a flash
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    Ex-racehorse owners - questions & show me yours!

    An inspirational thread :). Bought mine aged 12, reschooled but untouched for 2 years...she is 15 now and has just had kissing spine surgery and some days I just feel like giving up!
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    Job/staff/interview nightmare!!!!

    Where are you based? I would gladly take a job.
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    What makes you love your horse.......

    My Sec D Spring has been aroumd forever with me and taught me to ride and tanked around pony club embarrassing me in alsorts of ways. She's such a character, listens to us speak and makes faces..she's 19 now but doesn't act a day over 9. Also she's had some injuries that would put any TB to...
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    How do you feed your hay overnight?

    On the floor as my tb loses muscle in her neck when fed from haynets
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    Livery Yards in Somerset (near Glastonbury/wells)?

    Scarlet Withies in North Wooton, small and friendly and has an arena and jumps and all year turnout, I'll pm you the number if you like?
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    Ragwort........(sorry long and rambling!)

    Write to Natural England- visit their website, they have a Weed Complaint Form. You also need to contact the propietor asking them to remove it. Natural England also have leaflets you can send to them. Ragwort is now going out of season therefore they are unlikely to inspect until May next...
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