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    Arthiritis in the hocks?

    I used cortaflex on my cob and as long I kept up the dose once daily he was fine if I missed it for more than a day though he would be stiff and slightly lame after jumping its about £55 a tub I found the liquid better than the powder good luck
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    building up hind quaters

    We he is fit enough to hack out and did a 2 1/2 hour walk/trot hack last week but I dont think I would risk jumping yet thanks for advise
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    Flu jabs yeigh or neigh????.

    MINE IS DUE FOR FLU/TET the farrier told me today its not worth it and a race horse he did had it and died but it just so happend he had an apprentice vet with him who comfirmed this is very very rare. I am going ahead because our YO rescues and there are always horses coming and going and...
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    How much do you pay for call out?

    £35 and we are on the same road just 5 min drive (lol) but if on a weekend/bank holiday as I discovered £95!!!!!!!!!! WHY DIDNT I MARRY A VET OHHHHH
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    LEGAL ADVICE

    mailto:jf@blytheliggins.co.uk blyth liggins are very good solicitors I used them when i had a problem with a insurance company the vet confirmed the horse had to be put to sleep on humane ground but the non horsey solicitor at the insurance company did not belive him (but they paid up full in...
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    Mites causing a problem with a hairy cob....Help!!!!!!!!

    ok benzelbenzate (serious sp) is the best stuff. I would shave his feathers then use the stuff liberally once or twice a day for three days that should do the trick. But it must be used throughly and no dose must be missed.......... dont worry winter is coming and the bliters will be dead soon
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    Will the dentist do anything do you think?

    Depends on age and if your riding him and if the bit seems to cause problems etc... I dont think he will move it if its not causing a problem and is not rotten Poor thing I hate the dentist
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    Chiropractor or physio - Ireland

    have you asked your vet. Becareful some are not qualified and you dont want someone pulling and pushing who does really know anything.....
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    building up hind quaters

    Hi all could you please give me some advise for building up my horses hind quaters I have an idea but would like to hear everyones advise/experience. He has been off work for three week, the grass has vanished and we are moving to pastures new tommorow. The vet said his weight is fine (tbx)...
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    Silly or Sensible? Cortaflex question...

    its not a cure it helps like a vitimin so I guess it will do no harm it is expensive but if you can afford it and you feel it will help do it
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    COPD/ASTHMA HAY NETS

    oh right is that something a horse can have before being ridden
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    COPD/ASTHMA HAY NETS

    Does anyone know of a product that a horse with COPD could have in its haynet instead of hayledge
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    HAY £££££££

    everyones advise needed, our YO is i hosp and we need hay best price including delivery is £75 for 30 bales is that reasonable
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    HOw many times should you ride in a day

    Thanks guys I just needed your reassurance and as I thought It is good for him. My vet even says it is I know these girls were being silly (esp as one of the poss about 14 year olds asked if she could ride him (to the 8 year old who I allow to ride him) and she was supposed to be concerned...
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    HOw many times should you ride in a day

    Hi everyone (i kinda know the answer to this but need reasurance) I have a shetland pony aged 4, about 6 months ago he was quite wild rearing etc He was not really ridden my daughter had lost interest so he was only brought in for the ocassional brush, he needed his teeth doing so the vet came...
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