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    I can't tack up my moody mare

    The whole point of letting them see /sniff the saddle is so you can get their reaction. If she's trying to bite it before you even put it on her she is telling you it hurts. This is the only way horses can communicate. Listen to her.
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    Natural horsemanship yard near Aylesbury

    You're likely to end up with a lot of my way is better than your way. Natural horsemanship is covers such a variety of training methods. You'd be better off setting up a good common sense yard with a round pen included for the wannabe whisperers, then picking one trainers methods whom you follow...
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    Having to sell your horse :'(

    Sell the 4×4 get a cheap run around move back home and keep the horse! :)
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    Too fat to ride?

    It's not really about breed height or type it's the length of its back, what size saddle it can take and will your bum fit in it
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    Buying a horse from spain?

    Couldn't have said it better myself
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    Feeling Guilty....

    Surely you took back shoes off before introducing her to the rest? Do they not get checked every day? Sorry you're busy but it doesn't take that long to check and change rugs. Horses come first, if you haven't got time then drop something else for a few weeks
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    Who wants a shopping bargain challenge?

    Oh I'm not size 4! :'( They looked perfect. Thanks anyway I'll see if I can find them elsewhere
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    Natural horsemanship/'horse whispering' book suggestions?

    True Horsemanship Through Feel by Bill Dorrance
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    Who wants a shopping bargain challenge?

    I am aware I'm probably searching for the impossible BUT I need a muck boot that I can ride in, must be hard wearing as I live in my boots, must not spring a leak after 6 months, must scrub up well enough that I look fairly respectable when riding clients horses, must cope with all yard duties...
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    Trouble with the 'yard girls'

    I think if I were you I would be looking to leave. You don't need facilities to school a horse and it is supposed to be for pleasure. Be sure when you leave you tell the YO exactly why You're leaving. I would be furious if I had clients causing others to leave. In the meantime there's been...
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    After 23 years I said goodbye to my pony today.

    You did the best for your pony. Hugs xxx
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    Feeling uneven in the saddle

    Your saddle could be wonky
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    Does anyone else find horses easier in the winter?

    Don't forget flies and fluctuating grass sugars upsetting lami prone ponies. In winter if I don't feel like riding it doesn't matter, last week I didn't ride for a couple of days and pony ballooned, cresty neck, pulses... midges are annoying already (thank goodness I don't have a sweet itch pony...
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    Little Lottie update...

    She's lovely, looking nice and trim now :D
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