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hey. so i'm based out in California and am trying to work out a way to bring my show jumper over from the uk (if i can also work out how to get the funds together!) and was wondering.. has anyone done this move? how hard is it on the horse? i mean the flight - and the general way of...

completely agree Tarrsteps. thanks for all advice guys!! ill be home to see him soon and i know he'll help me make the decision...... i still really want to bring him but i dont know what to do - oh these flipping horses - why are they so easy to buy - far to easy to fall in love with and SO...

easy said than done- lets not forget that it cosr $10k to fly him - and then the 'trainer' they insists on using constantly and the hunter jumpers are soooo fussy and im based in california which gets soooo hot in summer thanks

im not sure what his winning are off the top of my head i think hes about £325/250 not £550/600 actual?? ill check though.... he would jump 1.35/1.40 - hes got the biggest bravest heart and is very carefull and rarely touches a pole.. but to be honest i'd rather him go to a home thats happy to...

hello everyone... so... as some as you know ... im in the middle of a move to the usa.... and my best jumping horse is still in the uk based with a friend of mine.. and getting fit after his christmas holiday.... my dilemma is..... i may have to sell him... as i just dont know if moving him to...

between bracknell and wokingham (if that helps??)

hi there everyone well for those of you who know.... im moving to the USA, however - still have 3 dogs and one horse - who at the moment - will all be coming out with me...... but in the mean time while im flitting between countries - i need someone to look after them... we live on a lovely...

thanks guys! you're right!!! thanks for the advice - its so heartbreaking but hes that good and honest i know he'll be well valued by someone rather than moving home after home after home thanks again xx

hi everyone.... i was wondering if you could help me.... i am emigrating soon with my other half and had originally planned to take one of my horses with me as i knew he'd be able to earn his keep out in the USA as he is so careful and consistent.... however - the ins and outs of getting him...

hi everyone.... so... im emigrating and have a lovely little 5 year old spanish mare who is lovely in every way - has lovely flat work and jumps upto about 1.10 with ease etc etc - but seeing as i cant take her with me.... i want to lease her out and was wondering if anyone could advise me on...

based in berkshire.... thanks for the replies - does anyone have john whinetts number?? thanks

hey - thanks for the replies = have pm'd some of you i would consider something not already jumping that but with scope to go on if it was really nice.... and not too old....

hey all!!! i was wondering if i could pick all your brains!!! i am looking for a horse to buy to jump the 1.30+ classes on..... i have a good track record at this height and am happy to take on something older/ quirky/ hot...as i dont have a huge budget..... and wondered if anyone might be...

hey all!!! i was wondering if i could pick all your brains!!! i am looking for a horse to buy to jump the 1.30+ classes on..... i have a good track record at this height and am happy to take on something older/ quirky/ hot...as i dont have a huge budget..... and wondered if anyone might be...

wow - thats more than i had thought - ill probably put him on at £3000/£2750 then as i am emigrating pretty soon!! thanks!