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    Would this work on a riding hat?

    I missed this post originally so hope my info isn't too late for your daughter's holiday in Jordan as I really recommend one. Two American ladies had similar round brims on their hats last year on our French riding holiday, and they looked great, never became loose even when galloping, and kept...
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    A trip to the eye hospital reveals hidden ulcer

    Well done with persevering at the vet hospital, to finally find the problem. I know your vets have said there isn't anything you can do, to prevent a recurrence, but I have an elderly retired horse who also has a history of eye ulcers and had one eye removed last year. Very quick recovery and...
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    Tips for bouncing hands

    I had this problem too, my hands were moving about all the time! Luckily it was sorted fairly quickly by my dressage trainer at the time. She fastened a long leather flash strap very loosely across the front of my saddle, from the D-rings on each side (like a kiddies' safety strap!) and asked...
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    An Introduction

    Delighted for you, after all your sad losses, to have found such a handsome chap to bring on. He has a kind soft eye, and good long ears, both of which are supposed to be excellent signs of a good 'un! Best of Luck and I look forward to following your progress with him.
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    Advice wanted on adopting a mature local cat

    Just another little update to say I think we are heading in the right direction! My kitchen floor still looks like a research lab, with a row of cat bowls! But they are reducing in number, now down to only 5 which is good. Rain water - no thanks. Bottled still water - no thanks. Dry cat...
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    Advice wanted on adopting a mature local cat

    Anymay, that is a great suggestion about gradually reducing the milk:water ratio, many thanks, I'll do that. I should have added that I myself have never given a cat milk, including to my old cat! He developed his serious allergy after neighbours gave him cream as a treat, frequently, during...
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    Advice wanted on adopting a mature local cat

    Quick Update: No problem getting Puss into the cat carrier & she's been here for a day now. Is being very affectionate and I think enjoying the attention. She doesn't seem too bothered about being kept indoors, after initially being a bit hyperactive running from window to window, and has...
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    Advice wanted on adopting a mature local cat

    Thank you, it is very reassuring to hear that other cats from nearby houses have happily settled into their new homes. Food does seem to be the common theme! I've been messaged by the old lady's daughter, who told me the cat was neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and in good health so that all...
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    Does the rain put you off riding?

    I'm another who hates riding in the rain and don't see any point in it, unless I'm in caught the middle of a lesson or out somewhere. I will check the weather forecast days ahead, hope it is accurate, and plan to ride on the best days. That doesn't always work out of course. I have been...
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    Advice wanted on adopting a mature local cat

    I've agreed to adopt a local cat, after an old lady died recently, her daughter lives abroad and the house is being sold. I would like some advice about how to settle the cat in, as she has lived only a few doors down from me, so this area is very familiar to her. It's not the first time I...
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    Does anyone else feel sad about their horse getting older

    Yes, I do feel sad, often. He's almost 27 and I nearly lost him aged 20 to a catastrophic field accident. So I am grateful and very happy to be able to spend so much more time with him, and appreciate every day, but I think his accident brought home the feeling of what it would mean to lose...
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    Tips and hacks for the older and/or creaky horse owner

    Ah yes, how could I forget about the (not so) little aches and pains?! I get serious leg cramps at night if I have had a very physical day riding or out competing (TREC) and by chance I found that drinking tonic water (cheapest, any brand) plus a couple of Ibuprofin before bedtime helps a lot...
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    Tips and hacks for the older and/or creaky horse owner

    What a great thread! I'm getting creaky too. My tips are to get an Acavallo gel seat saver, very comfy for seat bones. When DIS-mounting, without a mounting block handy, make sure your horse will stand still (important), then keep your left foot in the stirrup as this makes it easier to swing...
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    Feeding Oily Herbs - pros and cons

    I've just ordered and got 500g of each of the three herbs, based on the info I have read on here and hoping to help my old boy (now 27) hold his weight over the last of the winter, when it usually drops off rapidly. I am wondering if I should feed the mix to my younger riding horse too? She...
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    Riding in Iceland - advice please!

    I've been twice to Iceland to ride, but never in February! You will definitely not be too hot! I have been in May and September and even for those months, we wore layers and jackets most of the time. So I would definitely recommend that you wear your base layers or other thermals, tights...
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