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    BG Acquisition and Button Bright- Info

    HIS was Hunter improvement Society which is now Sports Horse GB
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    BG Acquisition and Button Bright- Info

    Button Bright was an HIS stallion that produced several good eventers a few years back. Jancis Tulloch's Bally Free and Charlotte Agnew's Little Beau were both 4 star horses by Button Bright
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    lorry builders recommend??

    I would second Solitaire. It is good value and functional for the money and Steve is easy to deal with. Bought ours from new 5 years ago, been all around UK and to Europe in it, very happy
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    Surfaces for Horsewalkers

    We bought rubber pavers off ebay. They are time consuming to put down but very feasible even with limited DIY skills!! They have been great. We used it without the pavers down for a bit straight on the concrete but I was paranoid something was going to slip and they wore out their shoes at a...
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    devoucoux dressage saddle

    Have just bought one and it hasn't arrived yet! Will let you know. Was lovely when I rode in demo one. Fitted better than my old makila, broader panels, lovely to sit in
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    Anybody use bit butter?

    Waitrose sell something called 'Baby bottom butter'!! (I know). Its not as thick as the bit butter but its about £3 a pot and smells of vanilla. Horses seem to like it. I also have to add that although the bit butter is expensive it does work and lasts ages
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    Travelling horses abroad (Germany)

    Anyone know if you need a vehicle inspection certificate if the journey is over 8 hours but not related to economic activity? Can't seem to get a yes or no answer on this!!
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    would i be allowed to wear these for eventing?

    Blyth is wearing them to compete - no one has told him that he can't! ;-)
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    Have you ever been taught by someone famous??

    Blyth - inspirational, a great motivator and very good at understanding what makes people tick Lucinda - very encouraging and positive Steve Hadley - Great! Very precise. If he takes his cap off and rubs his head you're doing badly!!He just says 'And again'! Adam Kemp - alawys got the horses...
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    Funniest Racehorse Names :D

    Actually he evented for 3 more seasons with me at Novice/1 star level, retired aged 16 and then did 3 seasons hunting and team chasing :o)
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    BE100u18 training Simon Lawrence/Miranda Lucey

    Mandy Lucey and Simon Lawrence should both be very useful. Simon has evented to 4star and is a master of the Heythrop.
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    Hoof Balance and Shoeing Questionnaire

    would appreciate if you would spend a few minutes of your time to fill in this questionnaire. Thank you Please delete answer(s) that are not required. 1. Do you have your own horse? Yes 7 2. Are you a: Horse owner Competion rider 3. What disciplines do you take part in...
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    Desperate for help, can the vets really get it wrong

    Yes vets can get it sooo wrong. My then 5yo KWPN was lame behind. Very well known large equine practice diagnosed PSD and started shockwave. I was really really not convinced as he looked lame higher up and got Jenny Hall for a second opinion. She was equally unconvinced and suggested a bone...
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    Is mattingley open for schooling???? And does anyone want to go???

    Yes definitely open, spoke to Mrs Clapham when we were there
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    Blyth Tait Xc clinic Wednesday 28th July

    Limited spaces available for Blyth Tait XC clinic on Wednesday 28th July. Crown Farm, Ascott Under Wychwood for horses BE80 - BE100 £65 Lyneham Heath for more experienced horses £75 Both venues have a website if you would like to have a look at the fences available Sessions will last...
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