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    Saddle fitting - slipping or covering shoulders

    He is stiff in his back right leg, physio brings it up but not lame and noticed a difference when in regular work.
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    Saddle fitting - slipping or covering shoulders

    Not that I've noticed or the saddler mentioned. When slipping forward it seems even and I ran my hands down both sides equally. Saddle has also been flocked which I forgot to add and it needed some at the front both sides.
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    Saddle fitting - slipping or covering shoulders

    I've recently had my saddle fitter by a qualified master saddler, I explained it slips to the right this could be caused as horse is stiffer to the right and I suffer with my right hip.. However.... I was advised that the saddle fitted it just needed girthing correctly with first and third...
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    How big is your horse and what size trailer do you have

    14.3 cob in a 510 as that's what I found in good condition and at least most should fit in it.
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    Travel Boots

    I'm looking to buy some travel boots and just wondered what people like and loath about different makes and how they come up size wise. They are for a 14.3 med weight cob.
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    Neighbour is pouring the river into my field. WWYD?

    Depending on who owns the river you will need to speak to your local council or the EA but regardless you need permission to impound or divert the flow of the river. http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/research/policy/31740.aspx I deal with the EA regularly and they are not forth coming...
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    midges!!!

    I noticed some at about 5pm at the yard so they are back :-(
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    Wheel clamps for trailers

    I'm looking to purchase a wheel clamp for my trailer and wondered if there are any which are good and any that should be stayed clear of ?
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    How long approx should round bale of hay last two good doers?

    I usually say a round bale is about 450kg so using your 14kg a day for them both about 30 days/a month.
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    What to look for when buying a trailer

    We have one of those for sharpening knifes , hope the sellers don't mind me wielding it around their trailer,mouses if they do its something to hide.
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    What to look for when buying a trailer

    I'm now on the hunt for a double Ifor , not too fussed on which one but must have alloy floor and be in good condtion. Any advise on what to look for and to make sure it doesn't or doesn't have. Am super excited and just got to pass my b+e.
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    Access to electric sockets on livery yard?

    Personally I think it's a bit tight to not have sockets for clipping, charging a mobile I wouldn't see as an issue as it's safer to hack with a mobile and a dead phone isn't a lot of use. As for charging tools I would allow it the one time but ask in future it's charged at home. You can prevent...
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    Dog shampoo

    I love nootie sweet pea and vanilla, I have the spray to use after they have got wet and smelly,its good for inbetween washing.
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    How to make a Richard Maxwell style halter?

    I bought one off ebay which was a bit cheaper than the original ones. Its still looking good after two years use. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Natural-Horsemanship-Pressure-Halter-Parelli-Monty-Roberts-/141181652163?pt=UK_Horse_Wear_Equipment&hash=item20df150cc3
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