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    Dressage trainers

    Evening all, I'm lookIng for a new dressage trainer in Surrey area In particular three names have come up as local, Sarah sjoholm- patience Lindsey Dawes Debbie Moore But all suggestions welcom. Thank you
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    Fitness from scratch and advice on shoeing

    Sounds exactly like mine, I shoe him as it helps his balance/straightness behind. He has pro feet from NAF and had 7months off to allow his feet. I would let your farrier judge but I shod mine to bring him back in and he spends a lot of time in over reach boots- decent ones like Eskadron or Woof...
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    Event horse

    I know a guy in Hampshire who has sold some v.smart horses , he sj them and they are both now competing at higher levels on eventing. One of the horses was a pauldary horse, he has some very nice horses in at the moment, majority are homebred or still owned by stud & unspoilt
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    Pony club & BE

    Good Evening, Does anybody know if pony club dressage at a PC ODE is using half marks for scores? Do they use half marks at BE? Thanks Smac
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    Saddles for horses with high Withers

    My friend had similar with her high withered. Within a budget. Kent and masters. Saddle suggested albion kieffer and black country ( but certain models) and k&m was one. Saddle fits like a glove and horse is sooooo much happier. 2nd hand for 2year old saddle she paid 400. I know someone...
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    Anyone compete that's had an ankle fusion???

    Just read the link from January. Interesting re the replacement. Both my surgeons said they wouldn't consider it in me for at least 30 years and they both individually said they would be struck off if they put a replacement in. I was told the research had shown most required replacement after...
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    Anyone compete that's had an ankle fusion???

    Interested in this post. I fractured and dislocated my ankle 7.5 years ago. It was basically on my leg back to front... nice The consultant wants it fused. So I got a 2nd opinion Who also wants it fused. ******. Anyway 2nd one explained that the other problems such as back hips foot toes all...
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    Dressage trainer recommendations?

    Sara Jane Lanning is brilliant, she used to event, she is a judge so very useful to have on the ground, and her arena has a few things going on around it so good for those that get easily distracted etc
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    2nd lesson with new jump trainer - WOW!

    Glad to hear you are reaching a solution! I think I know C- he teaches me and some of the girls on the yard. Best of luck with it all
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    He's Here!!!

    Wow, it looks amazing. Glad he has travelled well. I have always enjoyed following his journey. That's the same transport company we use for ours- never sent them to USA but have done Europe and Hong Kong, brilliant brilliant company. I remember the last time they picked my favourite horse up...
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    Jump saddle recommendations?

    I have an Ideal Impala Pro. It is fabulous, and I find it really secure. My horse is a little tricky to fit, I had my heart set on an Amerigo or Equipe but neither worked, Ideal do made to template. I had it made having only ever sat in Ideal Gp and Dressage saddles but I'm really pleased with...
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    Where to buy long boots

    I go to Chobham Rider, they have a good selection to suit different budgets
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    Rusky's tentative diagnosis

    http://www.beva.org.uk/news-and-events/news/view/438 haven't read it so may not be any use
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    Rusky's tentative diagnosis

    Well that is semi good news! and at least you now have a better idea of what you are dealing with, and he appears better in himself. Actually about the sycamore I'm sure my vets just sent an email about them and some new research... will have a look and post the link if I can find it...
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    How is she moving???

    haven't watched video as at work and it won't work- Try James Hart Devil's claw. It has the highest concentrate. works really well. Hacking can do wonders for strength etc. Hills transitions etc and working from behind Sorry you are having such a rough time with it all. You said she had...
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