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Some 250ltr water troughs, often used for sheep farming.

Haven't been on here for a while but an HHOer jaded me to post this Do you laboriously rug up your horses every winter? For several years ours are outside 7/7, and are adorned with their natural winter coats to keep them warm in that season. They've never had health problems, and appear...

terrible story...

An 18yr old daughter of a French friend of ours is looking for an "equestrian experience" exchange (or just to be lodged) for a while to gain experience speaking English in preparation for her French Bac. (equivalent of A level). She is a keen horse rider and is prepared to help, muck out...

These seem to do mats: http://www.fieldguard.com/matting_guide.html They also import the Sangliere fencing & matting products.

Legs, legs and more legs. Your pony needs to learn to walk properly first - practice by boringly following another fast walking horse/poney outside. Use very little rein but constant leg contact/encouragment, also with your seat until he gets the hang of it. Then when he's learnt that lesson...

No one's ticked for a Stallion yet ... !

[ QUOTE ] What the french don't make a suitable towing vehicle Stick to Discos!! [/ QUOTE ] We're officially resident in Switzerland, so have to buy the vehicle there SSM. I would hate to have to do some of things we do to a brand new Disco Mk.3. a) it's too expensive now and b) they've...

[ QUOTE ] Ifor 510 and a 2007 (the new engine) Ford Ranger. We only got the Ranger last week and so far I'm very pleased with it! [/ QUOTE ] That's interesting to hear- have you got the 2.5 or the 3.0l version ?

Yes- have to for Trec compets.

Ifor 505 currently with a 1996 trusty Discovery, but looking for replacement.... it's time the Disco was retired !

Yes, apparently the older models were rather underpowered. I think Ford has made an effort there to improve the performance. However, it's still lighter then a old Disco, so probably not quite as stable. I did try a quick test in a new 3litre double cab version which a nearby garage had on...

Thanks Rema for the input !

Would be interested in your opinions as considering one as a replacement for ageing Discovery. Thanks !

We collected our "Roul-Baller" from Lézignan-Corbiere this weekend. We had never come across anything quite like it until we saw it being exhibited at Equitalyon. It fitted exactly what we were looking for! This will revolutionise the way we can manage our hay for our neds Here's a couple of...