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    any experiences with umbilical hernias?

    My filly had a very large hernia, you could insert 4 fingers lengthways and nearly 3 fingers across. The vet said banding wouldn't work as the hole was so big so surgery was the only option for her. She was weaned first, started her injections and then a month later went for her surgery. All...
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    Coloured Colt born last night

    Congratulations! I can see some similarities between him and my Country Marksman yearling filly. They definately have the same kind eyes! He is lovely, you must be thrilled!
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    What do i do please?

    I was in the same sort of situation as you last year- first foal and panicking that I was doing everything incorrectly! My mare lived out, was very foal proud and would not let me come within 10 feet of her or her foal. This lasted 4 weeks and I was so worried about not being able to handle the...
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    Hiring 3.5 ton horsebox Lancashire

    Hi I think Barlow trailers are now hiring out 3.5 ton boxes if you look on their website.
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    Vet recommendations for 5 stage vetting - Lancashire

    Simon Constable in Radcliffe is also very good. Radcliffe isn't too far away from Chorley.
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    Checking the placenta - what to look for

    Thank you for the picture! I now know what to expect!
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    Help, how soon is too soon for udder development?

    I am so so sorry for you. How is your mare doing?
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    How many still waiting for 2008 foals?

    First week in July, it feels like ages away!
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    Robin foaled. Hell of a night. No happy news I am sad to say.

    I am so sorry for you. Get well thoughts for Robin.
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    Bedding

    I'm using Nedz Bedz Pro too! Changed my mare from shavings to straw and when I arrived at the stables the following morning the greedy mare had eaten most of it! Remember reading that JetSet used Nedz Bedz and changed to that! I now prefer it to shavings!
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    new foal! pics!

    Congratulations! Absolutely perfect!
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    Pancake is poorly....

    Fingers crossed for your beautiful little girl.
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    who uses greenguard grazing muzzles

    My mare got really bad burns from the shires muzzle. She has a greenguard muzzle which I use with the greenguard headcollar. This hasnt rubbed her (she has it on for 12 hours during the day, then comes in at night)If you dont use them with the greenguard headcollars then horses seem to find them...
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    By popular request - some special foaly pics to keep you lot quiet!

    Absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations to SN!
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    Maxi Cob OR Hunter,You tell me!!.

    Definately a middle weight hunter. He's a very handsome boy!
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