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    Scotland: people entering field with horses, anything you can do?

    slightly different but a number of years ago,I opened a well known ladies magazine to see my horses as part of a fashion photo shoot! They had entered the field and were posed next to and "draped" across them! I was furious and rang the magazine whose response was "did I want some copies of the...
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    How often do you clip through winter?

    my appiexcob has had 2 full clips already and is definitely due another ! will continue as necessary with last clip mid/late Feb. oh and he lives out 24/7. he is very easy to do though.
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    Aromatherapy for horses

    thank you . i know they self select but didnt know what to start with. will try the book
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    Aromatherapy for horses

    Hi, I am hoping someone here will be able to help. Which essential oils would be beneficial for a horse that is depressed to choose from. My friends horse has some health issues that seem to be making her very low and I am hoping that some oils may be able to lift her mood. before anyone asks...
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    getting a second dog

    thanks everyone, looks like a girl then, either lurcher or staffie. will keep my eyes open
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    Real stories on itv

    no its not, environment , upbringing and early experiences all combine to make them the dog you loved. feel so sad for those people who go down this route
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    getting a second dog

    thanks everyone, I was worried it may upset him. I foster cats for a rescue and could foster a dog to see if suitable, but they are not keen on staffies/staffiex as can be difficult to rehome if it doesnt work. Thistle, I have seen the pictures and they look adorable. definately need to visit
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    getting a second dog

    thanks, wouldnt be a puppy, too much work! and i work so not fair and i like to give an older dog a second chance.
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    getting a second dog

    Hi, I would appreciate some advice or experiences on the following please. I currently have an 8yr old rescue Staffie boy ( neutered) whom I have had since Christmas 2015. He is very well behaved , well socialised with people and dogs, chickens, horses etc. I foster cats and he is perfect...
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    Thoughts pictures and experience please on Tibetan Terriers

    dare I say look at a Staffy ( and run away quickly)....honestly though I always had lurchers and then was asked to rehome a 7yr old Staff and he is the most fun. kind with my cats horses, chickens, children. rarely barks though does "sing" easy coat to look after, though doesn't much like mud or...
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    PSSM crew - Vitamin E

    we use the human capsules from Tesco, often on offer 3 for 2. seems to do the trick
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    Sharer - would you consider someone under 18?

    My sharer was 15 when she started with my boy. she was a friends daughters friend. I had a contract that I went through and got signed by her mum and her which stipulated she only ride with someone else there , though this was because of the horses tendency to shy rather than her age. I saw her...
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    Saddles for tall people ?

    My 6' 4 son found an Albion K2 x country the best for him.
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    Update on the out of control terrorist!

    have you thought of teaching her to use a tread mill?
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    Fairfax girth fitting , advice needed i.e does this fit *photos*

    Try a Prolite. Same shape , fraction of the price!
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