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    Do you trust Horse Vets?

    made me chuckle, very amusing,but sorry for your experience. my vets are brill by the way.
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    Please help me decide...livery options

    both the yards sound super. you are very lucky to have that choice. although I am happy where I am, we only have 1 outdoor arena, and wherever we go either competition or training is a minimum of one hour away. ours is only a small family run yard. I wouldn't personally like a yard too busy and...
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    body protectors, what for?

    our yard owner is trying to insist the wearing of body protectors at all times, but most of us believe it should be a matter of personal choice. I wear mine for fast work and xc, but not for hacking or jumping in the arena. as to preventing injury, a friend of mine broke her back whist wearing...
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    What colour scheme for my mare??

    I have black with gold piping, saddle cloth and bridle, very smart.
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    Cottage Craft or Shires

    would much rather buy good quality second hand than cheaper brand new. would be good English leather and last much longer.
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    Ifor Will ams Tack Packs

    hi.we have one. use it when travelling 2 horses for all the tack , but other stuff, buckets, grooming stuff etc has to go in back of towing vehical. when only traveling one, all goes in trailer as we keep partition in.
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    2 dogs thoughts?

    definitely not one lone dog. they keep each other company when have to be left. I have two English springer spaniels, dog and bitch. never once had a disagreement. Been offered a cocker pup, but still thinking about that one.umm.
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    Older riders

    hi, you are but a youngster !! I will be 67yrs young this year and ride most days, not always gentle hacks, plenty of fast canter work, and my favourite is going cross country hunter trials. didn't start riding til nearing my 40,s. have my own horse and have lots of fun , joined the local riding...
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    trailor preference, which side.

    does anyone have a horse that will only travel in one particular side in the trailer. have to travel my mare to the left (passenger side). we had to pick up another horse last week , and wanting to load it the pavement side, put said mare to opp side to usual. hour into journey she was creating...
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    Adult on a pony??

    looks absolutely fine, nice pic.
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    Sarcoids - Young gelding

    hi, yes thuja cream and tablets. as everyone says its a matter of personal choice. My insurance wouldn't pay out on them as my horse has had other tumors, so had to find an alternative treatment.luckely they worked.T
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    The 'Duct tape' on nose trick

    wouldn't want to try it. like waxing tender parts of your body !!!
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    Best fly spray?

    Deosect. expensive initially but very economical and only needs re applying every two weeks. not on a daily basis as others are.
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    Sarcoids - Young gelding

    hi, my horse had sarcoids. one on his back under saddle area near to his spine, and others on inside of his foreleg. I used homeopathic cream and tablets. was very sceptical. religiously used twice daily as recommended. there were three pea sized ones on his leg which I banded. they have...
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    Trailer Flooring Help!!!

    we have replaced fooring on our trailers with marine ply, with rubber matting on top. make sure you dry out after every trip and lift the mats often.
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