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    Having to sell your horse :'(

    I know this is an old thread however @(aged28) I am in a position of not being able to afford horse (can't manage DIY physically), commit the time alongside my health issues and life in general. Its a hideous decision and I hate hate hate it. Made even worse that he is an amazing kind genuine...
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    Barton, n Yorkshire

    Hi, I have just moved back to the Area and keep my horse at Barton. Wondering if there are any other riders locally that would fancy meeting up for a hack?
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    Suggestions please: week off, improving my riding

    I live down the road from YRC and it is great. Will Joyce is a fab instructor
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    Sweet Itch ... trials on new product

    I have a shetland with sweet itch and would def willing to try. Pony is a rescue and v unsure of hosepipe so bathing him is a nightmare and we often have to resort to rugs. Hope pastures horse rescue may also be interested.
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    What/how much do your teenagers pay towards their horses?

    I paid what I could from the word go aged 16. Started with bags of feed and gradually increased as I got more hours at work. The only thing mum continued to pay for was his insurance. V lucky to have such amazing parents
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    Livery yards in the Harrogate area?

    Lindrick livery and hebden wood just outside are both nice places
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    Should he stay or should he go... HELP!!

    I am currently looking for a horse that is capable of doing what I want however that horse has to be happy with a relaxed lifestyle as well. As spring feather says - some are happy with a mix and match doing a bit of all sorts and others are happier Ina rigid working routine - look at what will...
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    Selling horses.... Is it just me or are people just plain rude?

    I am in the process of looking and have tried at least 15 and still not found the one for me. However I think it is incredibly rude not to go back in 24hours with a thank u v much however .... Or a yes I am v interested etc. I do have to say though there are also some very rude sellers out...
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    Viewing a horse - opinions on breeding

    Thanks be positive. Good advice again!
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    Viewing a horse - opinions on breeding

    http://www.racehorse-trainer.com/life-after/2012/quest-success-lesanda
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    Viewing a horse - opinions on breeding

    Zafonic isn't direct parent would that make a difference? Not sure why she missed a year, it's something I will ask him. He did say she retired sound and due to a lack of interest in racing.
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    Viewing a horse - opinions on breeding

    Hi, I am going to see a tb mare this evening, she looks nice enough in pictures and the man that currently owns her was her stable lad in racing so hopefully would be honest about her. Any thoughts on her breeding? I don't know anything about how to find out which sires are known to produce...
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    Livery or at Home (Bedale, N. Yorks area) - Help, advice etc

    Yes, I like that idea. Thank you, think I perhaps need to find a horse and stop over thinking and over planning
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    Livery or at Home (Bedale, N. Yorks area) - Help, advice etc

    Hi, thank you all in advance for any advice. Last June I lost my first horse, an ex racer that I had owned for ten years. To cut a long story short following his death, approx 6 weeks later, I decided man up and try to move on and purchased a horse fresh from Ireland. Cue a loon smashing...
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    Recommendations for vets in North Yorkshire

    Minster, Hambleton or Forrest house depending where you are. The only ones I would ever use or recommend. Won't touch swale
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