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    Driving shetlands!!!

    Advice please...... I am looking to buy and bring on a pair of shetland's, but know sure if I should go for mini pair or standard.... eventually for showing and driving trials (indoor and out) I had a single standard a few years back and he was amazing.... but bit worried as our yard is...
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    Mary King.... A True Ambassador

    Mary is truly FAB! I wish I was 100th of the rider she is.....
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    Why do people want to own cobs?

    I've had over 50 horses in my life and I must say: THE COBS HAVE BEEN THE BEST!
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    Livery in clevedon/yatton area

    I'm originally from Clevedon and have a lot of friends still there. Unfortunately, I don't think you will have much luck with any of the DIY yards with a Colt.
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    Hmmm. Do I or don't I???

    Money for up keep is not a problem, I work hard to fund my passion ;-) It's the initial outlay for a quality horse/pony. I am ashamed to say that even as a child I was never 'good at sharing'! lol Problem is I have never previously has to worry about my spending on my horse, ie 'lets go an...
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    Fingers crossed for our old girl please.

    My fingers and toes are crossed, I'm sending you a huge cuddle and all my good wishes for your lovely old mare. xxxxxx
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    Hmmm. Do I or don't I???

    Having being forced to give up horse ownership in February of this year due to finances, I find myself in the position of trying to decide if I should take it up again. I have been saving hard and can nearly afford another 'fun all-rounder' Horses always been a big part of my life for nearly...
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    IF 510 Pajero combo- advice please!!!

    Don't touch the 2.5 I had the 2.8 an IW 510 and two 17h+ heavy hunter - didn't even feel them on the back! Even on the motorway up some big hills!
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    Is 15yrs really too old ??

    I would love a 15+ that his fit and healthy. :-) Think of all that training and experience if you get a riding club/competition horse/pony. I would rather spend my money on that now than a green youngster with all that hard work ahead of you. I must say though, some of the oldies that...
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    when an ad says POA....

    Totally agree - always believed that if you have to ask, you can't afford it!
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    Shetland/small ponies pairs carriage for weddings?

    Do you think there would be a market for doing weddings and special occasions with a shetland pair or small ponies pair and a nice carriage???? If so, what would you be prepared to pay? I am thinking of putting my new project to work to help pay for their keep! LOL
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    Can anyone reccomend me a good adult camp in the South West??

    I love the adult camps at stockland lovell and pontispool - both fab and great fun! They are very popular and get booked up quickly.
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    Been forced to sell - Update 6 months on!

    I know the diabetic saying well - i'm type 2, found out 10 years ago and still struggling to control it.....
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    Been forced to sell - Update 6 months on!

    Thanks Hobbitpony for putting things into perspective for me :-) I don't actually want to compete at affliated level anymore. I've just turned 40 and I love M&M's and would love another welsh cob or highland to hack, RC and show at local level. My life without a horse at the moment is sooooo...
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    Been forced to sell - Update 6 months on!

    Yards are a big problem here too..... don't think that is helping either - i have looked at one - but all the rest seem to be 30 mins away - I do DIY and don't want to be that far away.
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