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    To turn out or keep in??

    in, am also in essex weather terrible. tried to turn out my gelding he got to the field gate stuck his head up and bluntly refused to go any further. it's blowing an absolute hooley here.
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    PLEASE HELP! EXTREME SKIN IRRITATION

    try using camrosa shampoo, also a bit of an old wives tale is that feeding and bathing with a dilute solution of cider vinegar may help I know its quite good for treating rainscald, just try a small patch first.
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    More energy?? foods recommended?? big warmblood tummy to fill

    i find allen and pages weight gain mix fed in a small quantity keeps my warmblood nicely in condition without having to feed too much. at 17 3 I only give him a scoop of the mix and a scoop of barley rings and plenty of hay, he does do a lot of work too. it's full of oats and barley. he likes it...
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    stubborn polish warmblood

    not chestnut, skewbald .am so pleased it's not just me. I wanted a nice safe sensible plod to hack about on . in company he is a complete donkey I have had rabbits running through his legs and doesn't care. but on his own he is daft. tried to ride and lead a confident shetland today..... need I...
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    stubborn polish warmblood

    mine is a stunner 17 3 skewbald and 100% to do and handle in every way I set my self little goals, today we managed a small hack out with us in front and even a canter( which he only does if he wants to). I found a flash has almost stopped the spinning, not sure what to do about the stupid bunny...
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    Looking for some new wellies/riding boots any suggestions?

    try ebay I got my muck boots from there in a rather funky pink check havent leaked yet. found these better than hunters as I have fat calfs and these being stretchy fitted fine
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    stubborn polish warmblood

    I love my new horse but he is a polish import, I think we have a small language barrier. Such as stop , and go and walk on not backwards. I wondered if anyone else had a polish warmblood and could give me some hints on temprement and character or if anyone else had issues getting an imported...
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