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    Money saving tips!

    Feed tubs from Asda for £2 and water ones £3 and come in pink too! Shop around and do your research. Grow your own herbs. Buy supplements such as Fenugreek and Turmeric at your local supermarket or Indian shop. Lot cheaper than a horse supplement company. Get out your sew machine. Make...
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    When using an exercise sheet...

    LOL Took design from Equisafety wrap around sheets. Arm bands are ones I bought in Aldi for £2.99. Under saddle sheet I grabbed off someone who was clearing out tack box, otherwise she was going to throw it away!. Breast girth was £2 second-hand. I don't think tack lady will charge me more than...
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    When using an exercise sheet...

    I am in the process of having one made for me (o:. I have just spent time and money getting my mares back sorted and now have to use real sheepskin next to her skin. I have an under saddle hi-viz exercise sheet which fits nicely. Local tack lady and I have re-designed it!. Cutting a hole 6" from...
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    Brag ride

    Catering was fine. A man held my horse for me whilst I enjoyed my soup. Needed the tea, was thirsty. I like where they do the "lunch bags' as I usually just load up and away so I eat at stables.
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    Brag ride

    I know it was months ago but yes, I did the ride. I was the horse who went out first and checked route and markers. I did ride in 1hr and 10mins - we do proper endurance so we wizz (O:
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    kissing Spine

    I'm taking my mare for x-rays next week. I attended a show last weekend and the judge commented ( not very politely) that my mare was "in pain". I got vet out to settle my mind and he mentioned kissing spine. Treatment is bute, cortisone injections into spine and / or operation. I am now quite...
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