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    Horsebox build.....our story!

    Probably see you at Sheepgate. Wife & Daughter there Mon - Thursday. I will be making the odd appearance. Good Luck, Mark
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    Horsebox build.....our story!

    I think the black & white looks classy but if you want some vinyl ideas why not follow the Ford Motorsport theme and add some zebra stripes!!
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    Horsebox build.....our story!

    Ha Ha.....they'll be lining up for rides in this thing. Just think, you could charge them and re-coup some of your costs!!
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    Horsebox build.....our story!

    Well this thread has taken a bit of a handbrake turn into dads moaning about their little darlings but whilst we are sharing pics, here my Molly's first ride at 3, almost 9 years ago to the day!
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    Horsebox build.....our story!

    ''My 6 year old daughter is gradually dragging me into the equine cash pit of doom....'' Darbs, my daughter is 12 and I am a ruined man...It makes it worse when SHMBO has one too! Like you say though, I wouldnt change a thing. Now about those tinnies............
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    Horsebox build.....our story!

    No problem.......its great seeing someone else spend their money. We've just sold the show pony and now have bought a FEI dressage pony!!! Obviously the change in discipline means all new saddles, wardrobe, BOOTS!!!! Bloomin' horses. Mark
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    Horsebox build.....our story!

    http://www.ptwinchester.co.uk/nylon-turn-button-42-x-22mm/ Can you tell i'm bored!
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    Horsebox build.....our story!

    I have seen the protectors. I seem to recall them been fatened using turn buckles but a quick google finds these http://www.equi-trek.com/au/image/extras/55b21171702a8_Side_Protector__4_.jpg or http://horseboxprotectionmats.co.uk/index.html Your build looks great but i still think that...
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    Horsebox build.....our story!

    We have a 'Caraloc' on the loo door and the dividing door but we also have a sliding bolt on the living side that stops anyone coming through when the back is open.
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    Horsebox build.....our story!

    Our lorry is dark metallic grey ..........it shows everything! White is probably the easiest, lots are doing the BMW Mini old english white but gold and silver look good too.
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    Horsebox build.....our story!

    I love to see other people spending money! This will be a great 'box. My only comment would be that the living area does get dusty/dirty and the alcantara on the walls may need stain treating. What colour are you spraying it? Expect your pride and joy to attract 'bramble rash' so it may be...
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    Horsebox build.....our story!

    Any updates?
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    Horsebox build.....our story!

    I thought that an awning would be nice but it never fails to amaze me how close other lorries park. I always try to leave a reasonable distance between us and the lorry to the left but at the GYS this year the people next to us may have well been hooked on!. They could hardly open their tack...
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    Horsebox build.....our story!

    Farmer Chalk of D3 fame! Your box looks great but I would add to the above.....why face them right and also why have them and the tack on the right? I find it better/easier to have the tack and horses near to the living door so you can keep an eye on the horses and your exspensive tack. As to...
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