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    Goodbye Big Barn Farm's Gentle Giant Mac , AKA Zues

    Were to I start?... Going to miss you so much Zues, You are such a wonderful boy with the most amazing personality. I shall treasure the fond memories we all have with you. I can always picture you with your can of bitter being the true gent you are. I shall miss your cheekyness and your true...
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    Why do people want to own cobs?

    I have had warmblood's, arab's, tb's etc and could never picture myself on a cob, but i am so lucky to have such a fun horse. She can be lazy but so can all horses, They not all hairy (mums is hogged), They are a pleasure to ride, beautiful paces, a fantastic jump for such a little-un....We own...
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    Top 5 breeds.

    1- JRT (Who couldnt love my 3) 2- Mastiff (Grew up with one) 3- Lab (such amazing balls of energy, never grow up) 4- Rottie (stunning dogs) 5- German Shepard
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    What are your dogs favourite toys?

    Clover Pups favorite past time at the moment is removing carrots from the bag in the feed room and taking them into haybarn and stacking them up..He is also partial to a tenis ball, an empty loo-roll(they ping away when he jumps on them), Dads socks and his ultimate favorite play thing.....My...
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    In Season

    I know this feeling..Total grumpy mare situation, and im the same. But I do love her lots, even if she is a mare to ride at the mo :)
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    how to use pig oil?

    I use a pig oil and sulpher mix on Winky's feathers. I put it in a old washing up bottle, squirt liberally onto feathers and give it a good rub, make sure it coated really well. Make sure you wear gloves tho :D
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    Amusing things you hear on the yard

    Yesterday the OH came to watch me ride for the first time, I nearly pee'd myself when he asked how i got him to "run" faster as I didnt move or do anything, I took great pleasure in telling him that it was telepathy and the proceded to keep changing my "running speed" beween halt walk trot and...
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    Views on Gypsy Cobs

    Fixed my Sig so you can see my girlie, more pics in the photo forums..
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    Help..RE Bucking

    Many thanks, Ordering one now :D
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    Help..RE Bucking

    Glad to hear it works..Now need to know what its called...Google is not being helpful, apparently "ball on strap for rider" is not an acceptable search..:D
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    Help..RE Bucking

    The ball idea is to stop it sliping as a normal strap will slip if you get jolted away from saddle, Back and tack all fine, Its just an evasive thing with him, he gets over it with work but rider needs to say on in order to work him.
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    Views on Gypsy Cobs

    I love them, Such sweet natured, kind, beautiful horses. My Girl is a fab jumper, but she is very giving in any discipline. :D Addicted :D
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    Help..RE Bucking

    Just wondering if any one can shed some light for me.. Me and a horsie friend were talking about a riding aid that helps the rider stay in the saddle with a horse who bucks. She was told about something you clip to the D-Rings on the saddle thet have a ball attached to the end. you hold the...
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    Are you a tack bigot?

    I am exactally the same..This really bothers me. I was told this superstition years ago and it has stuck with me.. :D Unnecessary gadgets, ill-fitting tack, dirty tack, tack not fastened properly...I shall stop before I start to rant :D
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    marestare mare colicing. Pls can someone get her owners attention

    Ive been watching for just over 40 mins and she been down most of the time. only got up when the girl came in but she was really unhappy.. She is up again now to littlun is getting something to eat..
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