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    Stubbs Saddle Minder? Anyone used? Any good? Any feedback?

    This: http://www.stubbsengland.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=255 In case anyone was wondering!
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    Stubbs Saddle Minder? Anyone used? Any good? Any feedback?

    We’re looking at installing these for a bit of extra security and wondering if anyone else has any or has tried them? Are they worth the almost £30 each or do you have any better soloutions? The room is secure but nothing is infallible so just looking for some extra theft deterrent …. Paranoid...
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    Wireless yard CCTV? Help from techno–bods and IT buffs needed! How to?

    Ah that sounds good, thank you. I am more concerned about being able to record and review it I think than being able to access it as and when if I had a choice. Of the two, the former would be more usefull, particularly if say someone were to break in or something. :( Do you know what these...
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    Wireless yard CCTV? Help from techno–bods and IT buffs needed! How to?

    I’m not sure if what I am looking for is even possible but if I let you know what I am looking for then perhaps someone can tell me if they already have such a set up? (Or if it even exists!) I have a private yard where I don’t live on site at :( Whilst the crime rate in area is minimal...
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    French Braid for dressage?

    There is a method to the running plait to keep it in and it's to plait it from the underneeath, rather than the top. I.e. start at the ears and work your way down to the wither as normal but rather than passing each strand OVER another you pass it UNDERNEATH. Takes a while to get your head...
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    The 85% rule when towing? What is it and how important is it?

    You are indeed ROG :D Yet again you have completely put my mind at ease, thank you very much for your kind advice. And a massive PHEW! Thank [flip] for that!!! :cool:
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    ladies competition breeches help

    Is wear the Equetech Vision breeches for both competing and training at home. They have a full suede seat but unlike a lot of breeches the suede is stretchy too so offers a good fit. They are also high waisted and therefore flattering. Whichever you go for, if you are looking for ones with full...
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    The 85% rule when towing? What is it and how important is it?

    Well mission accomplished caravan club!! :confused: According to the rule that you use/have heard of Dave282B – is that the fully laden trailer weight should not exceed 85% of the vehicle’s unladen/kerb weight? Or the Gross Vehicle Weight? Or the actual weight of it that day?? And why do they...
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    The 85% rule when towing? What is it and how important is it?

    85% of what for a start? The vehicle unlaiden weight, the gross vehicle weight or the towing capacity? Thanks to the help of ROG all my other figures work and I am all safely and legally within the limits for my towing combo but now I’ve just heard about this which has thrown a spanner in the...
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    Does the shape of a dressage girth make a difference?

    Have a look at the Mattes anatomical girth, it's about £70 but well worth it in my opinion and is said to have similar results to the Fairfax.
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    Feed Suggestions for condition without the fizz!

    How about Micronized linseed? Good for condition and isn't high in starch/sugars or full of crap :) (I've also never known a horse go fizzy on it) This is what I use: http://www.charnwoodmilling.co.uk/mail-order/Horse_Food.html
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    More saddle nonsense from me (treeless saddle fitting)

    I think a lot of it still applies so you should be fine. Last time I used a treeless it was just a case of making sure it was the right length, last rib rule and all …’though some will beg to differ on that one (treed or not, a different saddle can’t add extra ribs?! But you can put them...
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    Footy... Please explain barefoot

    Sounds like a good plan to me. I used the Forage Plus Winter Hoof Balancer and really rate it. IMO shoes only mask things and I don't actually believe they can fix anything, but mother nature can do that if she is allowed to and she is a wonderful thing. :o (Don't worry I wasn't mocking...
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    Footy... Please explain barefoot

    PMSL!!! TROLL ALERT anyone?! Granted there is good and bad in both worlds but COME ON?! Surely no one is actually stupid enough to believe that sort of generic spiel nowadays?! LMAO And a "trim is a trim"? Ha ha ha ha! (That was a good one!) :rolleyes: Te he he he he he :D
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