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    Best balancer or other for feet

    My horse doesn’t have feet issues but does have skin problems and sometimes what’s needed for skin is good for the feet and vice versa. I’m a huge fan of Dodson and Horrell Go Lite.
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    Shavings bed help!

    I do the same.
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    End of an era

    I’m so sorry to read this. Thinking of you. Sweet dreams Alf xx
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    Theraplate and CPL?

    My yard owner has a Theraplate and she posted a couple of days a go a "before and after" for a horse with Lymphangitis. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094134623258 Hopefully the link works :-)
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    The rise of individual turnout musings

    I think there are pros and cons to both and I have used both options. I was involved in 2 seperate accidents at a gate with herd turnout which required a hospital for me visit both times. This made me incredibly nervous when bringing in and so I moved horse to a field on the same yard which...
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    Balancer for good doer

    I use this https://www.dodsonandhorrell.com/product/go-lite-balancer
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    Shoppers - half hole stirrup leathers?

    I have the Henry James ones. Gorgeous, soft leather. I also ride half a hole longer on one side. I’ve been seeing the Chiro for over a year and horse has regular visits too. Pretty sure it’s just my build but who knows? In the mean time, the half hole thing does the trick 😜
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    Argh Fly Rugs

    Thank you everyone. I popped into Mole Valley today and picked up a Weatherbeeta Comfitech for under £50. So fingers crossed.
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    Fly/barrier cream for sheath

    I use this https://www.viovet.co.uk/Lincoln-Fly-Stuff-for-Horses/c10065/?quick_find=133345&utm_source=sag&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=surfaces_UK&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIk5KygbTL_wIVj613Ch2hcgDJEAQYASABEgLhJfD_BwE Based on the yellow fly cream but is white.
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    Argh Fly Rugs

    Argh none in a 6’3. Does anyone have the PE Super lite? It’s a bit more ££ than I would like to spend given that she is out at night but better than her being bitten because she is a Princess and does love the vet!
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    Argh Fly Rugs

    Ooh thank you. This is actually my local tack shop!
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    Argh Fly Rugs

    😂. Me and your horse have the same problem. Thank you. Will check out Bucus.
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    Argh Fly Rugs

    Any recommendations for a cool fly rug? Pony gets hot. She has an Amigo Aussie all rounder (I love them) but she gets too hot in it. If she wasn’t clipped all year round then I wouldn’t bother as she is only out at night. However she does react to fly bites. I’m concerned that when she is...
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    How true is alfalfa reactivity?

    Science tells us no and in the past I’d have agreed but Patsy is unrideable on it!
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    Balancer brands poll, please help 🙈

    Baileys and Spillers sent my girl loopy. We’ve settled on D&H Go Lite. Have used Saracen and Top Spec in the past and also recommend.
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