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    Which Saddle for Welsh D?

    My D has a big shoulder. Tried loads, have her in a Derby House Samba ( working hunter). I to feel your pain finding a well fitting saddle, synthetics I tried were all wrong shape, leather ones even wide enough d-d were to narrow down length of gullet ( she needs at least 4 fingers width pommel...
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    Want my pony back from loan?!?!

    So glad you're getting him back and that your Dad has taken on board your worries...that can be difficult with non-horsey parents. Also...well done for ignoring the troll comments....no need...you show real maturity. Good luck with your lovely boy...sure he'll be back to his old self in no time.x.x
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    Mud fever in field kept horse

    My mare has recently suffered bouts of Lymphangitis triggered by mud fever and was quite poorly...her back leg was enormous :( Am sure your boy willbe fine, but as others have said, he really needs to be able to dry out to get on top of it. Good luck.x.
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    Heather Roberts - The Saddle Consultant? Any recommendations good or bad?

    She was at our yard this morning. Lovely lady providing a quality service, IMO.x.
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    I know we have all had bad judges ... *rant!*

    Oh god...YES!!! Did 1st show with young mare, just a little in hand. Best Conditioned as first class, large class, pulled 4 th....chuffed to bits. Next class ( breed class) same ring, same judge, class followed straight on from our previous class. Pulled last (small class) judge VERY chatty and...
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    Why does your horse have to change diet when shoes come off? makes no sense.

    Stupid phone......YOU now cant admit that point.....CPT shouldnt even bother trying to pass on wisdom in this matter to you....YOU dont deserve the help...poor horses, yes, but then thats YOUR problem as you cant take helpful advice....how rude do you think you need to be to get answers? I...
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    Why does your horse have to change diet when shoes come off? makes no sense.

    What a complete a**e you are! YOU' VE clearly put those horses in the position they are in. YOU cant admit youve not been doing things right as far as thier feet go
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    bending round your inside leg

    My lovely friend has been helping me with this very thing. She has me doing all of the above and the difference is amazing.....really straightend my young pony up....very pleased :)
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    My horses is named after a loaf of bread...... Any other silly registered names?

    My mare is Cefncoch Rachel....Arrrghhhhh.....dislike......infact, if she'd actually been called Rachel as a stable name, I dont think Id have bought her, lol!!! Can only think it must be quite a job for breeders to keep coming up with different names!!
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    poohing ettiquette

    Stupid phone.....The Landeu horses here wear 'nappies' on the prom....cant see a ridden version catching on though! :)
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    poohing ettiquette

    Truthfully, I'd be mortified...not that theres any laws and as you say, unless you carry marigolds and a pocketful of carrier bags, what exactly are you supposed to do with it? The Ladaus
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    Could teeth need doing again so soon?!

    Yes my 4 yr old just been done again this morning. 8 months since last seen and hes said six months this time as they' re changing so quickly. He told me they can grow 5 mm in a year.....quite a lot in terms of teethI suppose! Hope shes sorted soon.x.
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    How do I...

    Ha! bluecanoo, you beat me to it....can we be numpties together please!!!!
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    OMG HORSE FLIES!!!!!!

    Another power phaser fan.....all our local tack shops sell it, not difficult to source,I find. Think I pay £14 a bottle. I apply it out side though, as its rather potent!!!!!
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    Do i need a tom thumb bit half an inch bigger than normal bit size?

    Just to add, my girl is a 5 inch and i'd heard the same. I borrowed a 5 1/2 and it was def too big, so your 6 should be fine :)
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