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    2026 goals and 2025 recap

    2025 was busier than usual so that was a good start but now I want more consistency and for both horses to do stuff not just Hugo... Plus I need to have more fun outings in my little lorry! Hugo 2026 goals; - to attend at least two BE events - One stay away bsja show - regular monthly outings...
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    Oh, why and how did you do that?!

    https://www.stirlingandcentral.co.uk/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=wix-smart-campaign&utm_campaign=google-ads-campaign-2025-10-4-795212b4&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23077219653&gbraid=0AAAABBp5KYhQKGh_OOZt3k2HRH7W6xO4f&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0p7KBhCkARIsAE6XlakcGcI2P2i6ySUGoFXODU9pO_evKAWVEYrf5ZicfOCFVFI...
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    Having ‘the easy youngster’

    I've had three youngsters, the first was 3 when i got her but she was feisty and flighty as a 3/4 year old, by the time she was 10 she was absolutely ace in all ways. My second, a warmblood who i purchased as a weanling, he was pretty easy to do in all ways too.. not overly chilled but trusting...
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    What brand clothing survived todays rain?

    My Covalliero long coat hasn't let me down yet!
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    How many horses do you own!

    4 - I have 2, both ridden and then we have two ponies (I own 3 and loan 1). All kept at home.
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    Eventing 2025

    He is - and he truly loves it which is a lovely feeling as you're whizzing around. Yes it's a right pain, and I've always said "don't event, you can only do a handful within 4/5 hours so there is no point" but.. it's really fun. We've just bought a 3.5t lorry with the hope that motorway miles...
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    Eventing 2025

    Evening, I've been following this post for a while now, always very envious of you all out doing it! Anyway, we now have two BE trips under our belts! We've dipped our toe twice this year (and i must admit we both LOVE it), only starting with GO80 but i am seriously considering joining BE...
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    How do Shetland’s/smalls cope with living with bigger horses?

    We have a Shetland in with my two, 16.2 & 17hh. He keeps out the way, they occasionally enjoy a zoomies with him (keeps his weight down?)… but generally speaking they all get on very well! Hugo is quite dominant and is definitely herd leader (literally does head counts😆) but he copes fine and...
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    Don't drink and ride...

    We took our lovely mare to a friends for a sleepover once. We'd had a lovely ride out, settled her in the stable and headed in for Chinese and prosecco. Lots of both consumed and off I wandered to check her... my friend found me 30 mins later on the mare, lying flat back with my head on her rump...
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    best bedding for a wet horse

    Straw pellets - my boys disgusting and it’s the only thing that works for him.
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    Boarding Disclaimer

    If they are council licensed (sounds like they are by the way you describe their fencing & double entry system) they will be insured - the council (mine are) are pretty hot on the paperwork and will have had to see the insurance paperwork to prove they have sufficient insurance - including being...
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    Brecon sales Saturday

    ETA: Just seen the answer to my question on their Facebook post!
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    Brecon sales Saturday

    Just seen lot 80 on fb .. super super smart! Just makes me wander why they end up in auction… surely there’s something?
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    Manege planning

    20x40
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    Manege planning

    Yeah thats correct
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