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    Pippin the pony

    Glad it all went well....where have they put the bandage?🤔 Ours have only stayed in overnight and then onto the yard to mosey about for few days then back out
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    2026 Foals

    Yes he is 😍 My mare is grey so she could pretty much have any colour 😆 I have a blue roan mare (on loan to a friend), she is beautiful and the range of colour throughout the year is impressive
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    Life and horse trailers.....kicking around options

    As you have 2 ponies i would definitely lean towards a trailer long term, you're bound to want to take them both at some point. Worry about vehicle replacement later Some great ideas already mentioned, but an older sound trailer purchase and practice at your convenience, or rent one for a...
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    Thermatex

    I never had one but will definitely get one if they do restart production
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    House and yard insurance

    I've never been able to get decent rates for insurance of any kind from NFU, I did insure my old tractor with them, and he proudly told me i could drive it down Wakefield Westgate the cover was excellent, I didn't really need that but it was all they offered. The quote for horsebox cover was...
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    Pippin the pony

    I'm sure it will all go fine x
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    Spring - on the way 😀 ???

    It was a pleasant weekend, and some parts are drying up a little bit......however fb reminded me that this time 8 years ago was deep snow, the beast from the east!!
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    Backing 3/4yr olds

    Re long raining, start at his head, when all going well, drop back one step and carry on, once you are happily and consistently together while you are at his shoulder/wither you can start with two reins. Continue, just dropping back a foot at a time
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    2026 Foals

    I hadn't added my mare last year as she is still on breeding loan, but she is due April, and 'blossoming nicely' Dales Pony Caphouse Alice, in foal to dales pony Flynn de Kingmaker. I think she will be coming home once this foal is weaned
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    Lumpy bumpy legs post trauma.

    Did she have broken skin in that area? I would say they may go down eventually, if in time she may let you gently massage that might help
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    Backing 3/4yr olds

    No pics yet but one of my nearly 4yr olds went off for starting and selling yesterday. Hope he behaves 😍
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    Best leisure battery for electric fencer

    I got one from Halfords last year, hoping it lasts as long. Previously bought from dedicated battery shop but they didn't last long at all
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    Anyone put up stables that were supplied as a kit?

    We assembled our first double unit, it was ok. And still in use today 18 yrs later From National Stables who i think are no more
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    How Far Can a Jack Russell x Patterdale Walk (Daily)?

    Very dog dependant, the bitch we had was full power if needed, she never gave up 😁 the boys , (her hubby and her sons) not so much 🤣
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