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    What size saddle for a 13.3hh pony?

    Have you measured his back? Ask him to stand square, and then move to his shoulder. Have a piece of chalk handy. Feel the top of his shoulder up towards the wither, then move behind the scapular where the gullet would sit. Mark this spot. Then ask a friend to lift the ponies' leg, mark where the...
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    Adding a bit more condition...but no more fizz?!

    I would up the haylage first. Try this for 2 weeks and then look to see if you are finding the improvements you're after. For 'cool energy', you could look at adding oil. Barley is quite low in the fizzy-scale if you're into feeding grains. Ideally you're wanting lots of fiber to keep things...
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    Any Advise or Suggestions Welcome - Back/Neck/Head Issues

    Without seeing the horse and palpating, it's incredibly difficult to give advice. My first questions would be what are: Age of the horse Any previous injuries Was the horse raced Any injuries in the float, flipping over, falling, slipping, etc What are the heel heights/balances like on the...
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