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    Cheltenham 2024

    Highland Hunter had hard race at Newbury on 2 March which he won so that was just 9 days ago. Had little chance this afternoon based on odds so why was he running again so soon in soft/heavy ground? Heart attack seems to be likely cause of death - seems to me a very unnecessary death. Crying...
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    Pytchley Hunt hounds killed on A43 this afternoon

    Husband said there was no evidence that they were trying to cross the A428 whilst he was there. Have been doing some Google searches since the horrible accident last Monday and found a post (2016) suggesting Pytchley Hunt have been breeding their own fox cubs to chase. If that is the case it is...
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    Pytchley Hunt hounds killed on A43 this afternoon

    Just as an update. The Pytchley were hunting near to West Haddon on the Saturday before this incident when the hounds were killed and my husband was held up on the A428 while a huntsman was riding along the road trying to keep the hounds in the adjacent hedgerow. Again, why would a trail be laid...
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    Pytchley Hunt hounds killed on A43 this afternoon

    As title. Hounds have been killed running onto A43 near Boughton, Northants this afternoon seemingly out of control. More fuel to the fire that the Pytchley are not using scent trails but hunting foxes. Very distressing for the motorists involved and very sad for the hounds who have lost their...
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    Robust breeds

    My 26 year old thoroughbred mare is still hacking out gently twice a week. Raced from 2 to 4 both flat and NH. Always been sound thankfully. She loves getting out so keeping her going.
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    Pony trekking in the ~70s

    Thanks for posting this. Takes me back! My family used to holiday in Llandewi Breifi (way before it was made famous) and my great uncle who came with us used to spend his evenings in the local pub where he met Edith who was one of the trekking guides who lived just outside the village. He...
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    Welcome to HHO Towing Clinic

    Many thanks for this.
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    Welcome to HHO Towing Clinic

    Hi, if I can yet another trailer query for you: Have B&E licence Ford Kuga 2 litre diesel automatic From V5 Documentation: Revenue weight is 2230 kg GROSS Mass permissable weight is 2230 kg Mass in service is 1788 kg Permissable maximum towable mass of trailer: Braked 2100 kg Unbraked: 750...
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    Change in HGV tyre regulations

    Just as an update. The law came into effect in February this year and affects all vehicles exceeding 3.5 tonnes. I took my 6.5 tonne horsebox for a booked plating today at my regular DVLA testing station and fortunately the garage hand did a quick pre-check before going onto the lane and I was...
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    Bedazzled Stable Lighting Kit - Any good?

    Sorry I don't have any photos but more than happy to show them in situ.
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    Bedazzled Stable Lighting Kit - Any good?

    Can 100% recommend. Have had these lights at my yard for at least 5 years and could not have managed without. Get the brightest leds in the bulkheads. Nicest people to deal with too.
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    Stable Lighting - Bedazzled Stable Lights

    Highly recommend. Had for 5 years. I have 4 lights per rechargeable torch. Use one inside each stable and two under the overhang outside.
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