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    D rings..what are they for?

    So it seems the "D" in D ring means diverse....lots of uses...although not lunging.Cheers
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    D rings..what are they for?

    OK! Thanks...knew i was wrong...again.
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    D rings..what are they for?

    Hi..silly question maybe!What are D rings used for....lunging??They wouldn't be strong enough for that...would they? Thanks
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    Importing from Spain to uk.INFO Please

    [ QUOTE ] hi we brought 5 horses back from alicante via a international transporter. it takes 3 days . crossing at calais. its a hell of a trip in a trailer. if you get on a shared load you could prob get it at 500 a horse. we had the state vet out who just checked passport matched the horse...
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    Importing from Spain to uk.INFO Please

    [ QUOTE ] I can't answer your question really as I used Parkers Horse Transport to bring my boy over from Spain. A Ministry vet came out to see him on the day of travel to certify that he was ok to go. He almost didn't let him go as somehow he knew that my boy was imported from Portugal to Spain...
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    Importing from Spain to uk.INFO Please

    Hi. I might decide to live in the UK some time later this year and would like to bring my 7y.o Dutch warm blood with me from Spain.Can anyone enlighten me on the paperwork needed?He has a passport and i would trailer him myself in a comfortable 2 horse trailer.And also what crossing point would...
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    Brushing teeth.

    Hi.My 7 year old has stained teeth.As i am new to horses this may sound like a stupid question but is it possible to actually brush the teeth with a tooth brush and paste.I used to do that to my mastiff with a certain dog toothpaste.She enjoyed it i'm sure.My horse is ok with me opening his...
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    Treeless saddle

    Thanks for the advice Theresa.I think i will give the Barefoot a miss as it means going to Valencia to buy with no chance of trying it out before hand.I have tried out a nice size 18 second hand dressage saddle this morning by Zaldi at my stable.The horse seems very happy with it and its very...
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    Treeless saddle

    Hi all This is my very first post here so a quick hello to all and hope i don't sound too silly as i am new to horses.My question is about a decent saddle to fit my 7 year old Dutch warm blood.He is quite big at 169cm(not sure what that is in hands as we live in Spain and things are measured in...
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