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    Poo picking

    Out of interest How much do you pay the person per day to Poo pick?
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    Poo picking

    How do you sort out poo picking when your horse shares a field with others? I've got two horses and they're out with one other. We were doing set days each and clearing the field when it was our day. I'm now looking for someone to help do 3 of my days and they want to be flexible on which days...
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    WWYD - time and daylight

    Thanks guys I'll look into boots. Unfortunately the fields are too far from the stables so I can't bring little man with me unless I push him to the field in a pram and he sits for the whole time I poo pick which isn't possible really as its on a hill and when I'm down the bottom of the...
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    WWYD - time and daylight

    I've got 2 horses a retired mare (ligaments) and a gelding Who I brought back into work 13 weeks ago - he's 20 and was off work due to my pregnancy. He's got arthritis, Cushings and a neurological condition the vets at RVC can't give a name (He twitches and shakes on his hinds and tail...
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    Clipping now..yes or no?!

    i clipped my boy a few weeks ago as his coat was so thick and he just wasn't loosing it and sweating so much! He is now much happier and his summer coat is coming through so you can't really tell he's been clipped now!
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    Joint supplements - do they work?

    I've Got my horses on cortaflex, they have been on it for many years but I am thinking of taking them off it as they are both retired now and I'm not sure if it actually makes a difference? It's also v expensive. But as they've been on it for many years I'm worried they might suffer if they come...
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    How much do you spend on medication for a retired horse

    Can you advise me where you get your prascend from online. I'm Just about to run out of the last lot from insurance and know it's going to cost me a lot now!
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    Price of grass livery

    How much is grass livery these days? I'm based in Kent in case price differs regionally. Currently paying £100 a month for Grazing and stable but looking to loose my stable and YO and I have no idea how much grass livery costs! This is a private yard with no school. Thanks in advance
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    How much would you expect to pay?

    Not exactly sure where the lady would be coming from but I estimate 5 miles and it would be a long term situation on weekdays. The lady has said she's free to do it but asked me what I'm willing to pay as she doesn't have a price list yet!
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    How much would you expect to pay?

    How much would you expect to pay for someone to come to your yard once a day to feed 2 horses that live out, change rugs when necessary and groom?
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    Options for retired horses

    Unfortunately that is what I was doing before my personal/health issues started! I had one of mine on free livery in return for doing the land owners horse! I now pay livery for both of them as I no longer do her horse! So tricky! They are living out at the moment (not sure how long I will be...
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    Options for retired horses

    I have a retired TB mare and a part retired warm blood. The WB can be ridden (he's out of action because of me not him) but only lightly due to a Spavins arthritis etc. I am struggling to do them for personal/health reasons but cant think of any options for them? They are perfectly happy and do...
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    Clipping Services in Kent

    Hello I am looking for someone to clip my horse. He has Cushings and is a little hairier than he should be at this time of year. Can you recommend anyone that would work in the Sittingbourne/Maidstone area. Thanks in advance.
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    LW Pellets - not as absorbant? Any other pellets better?

    Hello Are any of you noticing a difference with your LWP not absorbing as much? We called them and they advised that they had, had a problem but that it should be sorted now but the batch we have just had are still not as good as they were last year! What other options are there for wood...
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    Dog Agility in Kent

    Hello I am looking to take my dog to some agility classes - can anyone recommend any in Kent specifically in the Medway, Sittingbourne or Maidstone area Thanks
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