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I did consider a small one that took plugs out as it went round (only have a quad to pull it) but didn't buy in the end. I did see a local farmer with a huge slitter doing a field near us so might try him. The only thing is it will be a huge tractor pulling it, so defeats some of the purpose

Yes, when I was looking for my first horse as an adult, I wanted a copy of what I had as a teenager , a black dales/fell type gelding, got the same but a mare and have stuck with the breed ever since. With just a couple of variations in colour 😄

If the potential loaner is local would she come and ride from yours, see how they get on and gives you a bit of breathing space

A friend of mine has some firm sponge pads that her horse stands on, possibly a gentler version of a wobble board

Re the cob, please remember you do not need anyone's permission to let them go, if the vet disagrees politely ask for another vet, or use a fallen stock service. Agree, what others have said your daughter might already be ready for him to go.

How much MOT does it have? Id be inclined to get a full 12 months, price it competitively on marketplace and cross my fingers, people will be starting to think about summer adventures

I got some hard plastic cages that fit onto standard stirrups, they do the job, but are bulky and heavy

Yes, check date of manufacture, some very old but smartened up trailers are advertised at eyewatering prices. Check the bottoms of the coloured panels for rot/softening. I *think* it was circa 2007 when they started fitting aluminium floors which is preferable to wood. Definitely road test test...

Yes I think so, I have pics of my first Dales mare at 8 and I thought she looked just fab, fast forward 2 years and she looked very different, she was always chunky but seemed to have a long back but then at 10 looked in proportion

Absolutely nothing wrong with that x

Perfection 👌

The only other thing with rats is they pee as they are going along 🙈

I have used UC Davis Animal Genetics Laboratory in the US

About a week to ten days then back to normal

Not sure, but my sister has a young Lab x she has had first season, but has also had a couple of times where her bits have swelled up, for no apparent reason