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    Is it too much to ask....

    No not at all, as long as you tell the seller exactly what you want and you are prepared to pay a proper price for what you expect then you should get it. Who would want a horse of theirs to go to the wrong home?
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    Good Instructor - Shropshire

    Annie Haxton from Shrewsbury will look out number.
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    Hacking out Etiquette

    Its a "round the block" hack so hard to go another way, prob should have stood longer and given them more distance. Its normally not a problem as we go on fun rides and we're fine being passed. Anyway thanks for the replies feeling better now
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    Hacking out Etiquette

    I am a bit sensitive I must admit... yes it is a big yard and in two halves, it is a bit them and us, you're right should have tagged along would have been easier..
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    Hacking out Etiquette

    Set off for hack alone this morning. Two others off same yard (who I dont know) set off behind me 2mins later. Have to go up a big bank so because my horse could hear others was going slow and theirs seeing mine speeded up. Anyway get alongside and say is it ok to pass? yes I said it might...
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    Question for part/full liveries

    Part Livery and yes everyday of the year included.
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    oh dear that didnt go well... horse buying

    Having previously been overhorsed went to try a coloured cob at yard owners friends. Had to hack out with her 19 year old son on his flashy spanish horse. The only saddle they had for me was a big stock saddle all sheepskin with big handle on front. Anyway they got me on and we set off on the...
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    dubarry clare boots

    Have had mine about 12 months, they havnt stretched at all neither legs, ankles or the feet, they are designed more like a normal riding boot wheras the others are wide in the leg and ankle these are shaped and have kept their shape. They are good for riding in with jods, but i do struggle a...
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    To clip or cut feathers?

    Yes clip, my trimmers have got a comb attachment so can blend in easier.
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    Hales Estate Spring Ride

    Think I remember the chickens early on, the water must have been on the extra bit which we didnt do! I really enjoyed the ride, but Im a steady rider, I liked the tracks and knew nobody would come cantering past us! Just really had the one canter in that big field nearish the end. Thought they...
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    Hales Estate Spring Ride

    Thanks I lost the card as well, was signing back in under the tent with horse to save walking all the way back! I didnt notice any photographer when I was going round.
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    Hales Estate Spring Ride

    Has anyone got the photographers details from todays Hales Estate Spring ride, Market Drayton Shrops? thanks if you have.
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    So who has ridden today already and what did you do?

    Went to the first farm ride of the year! Marbury Shrops it was fantastic to be out after horrid winter!
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    Thrush

    we used a blue spray from the vets used for foot rot in sheep. Then a eucalptus mix from vets also fed biotin to improve the feet. The horse came with the thrush it was the worst the vet had seen she said. When farrier trimmed feet he found maggots in the frogs and the smell was terrible. (It...
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    Is it worth joining a riding club?

    sorry replied to wrong post!
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