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    Boggle- USA bound!

    That looks like horsey heaven! I hope he is really happy there and the moving around helps manage his waistline. (Also a nice mix of flatter and hillier ground)
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    Backing 3/4yr olds

    Ouch poor her! I hope her recovery isn't too painful. I was wearing mine when I came off in Nov. The injuries would probably have been life changing of I hadn't had it on. Instead I just have a few new scars.
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    Ever have one of those days...

    Oh dear! Sorry probably shouldnt laugh, but we all have those days at least both will grow out/fade fairly quickly...
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    Back with another weird horse thing…

    So sorry to hear this hasn't ended in better news. But take comfort in believing in your judgement that something was NQR and not pushing him. I hope he is feeling better today.
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    What would you do? Vet, ulcers, losing the will…

    So glad to read this positive update. He looks amazing! And you sounds happy (and relieved) :)
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    Spanish Boy arriving next week - EEKK!

    Mum bought an ex-racehorse who had been stabled a lot and seemed very chilled in his stable. He then discovered being turned out in a big field with friends and, understandbly, decided he hated the stable and would take ages to settle when brought in. Despite everyone else coming in and being...
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    Too many deer!

    Cheaper the 6ft deer fencing is an offset strand of wire that is close enough they can't "bounce" the fence but far enough out to stop them considering it a spread - about 40-50cm I've een this work fairly well with the offset strand on the outside of the fence, even better when electric. Not...
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    When to give up?

    What do you want to do with a horse/riding wise? Is eventing the dream and 100% focus, or could you change your ambitions to fit his strengths more? This winter has been tough. Can you give yourselves a break for a bit, take some time to consider what you want out of riding and maybe pick him...
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    Pictures Producing 5/6yr olds

    We all have days/rides like that. Sounds like you're ending the week on a positive note. And you have learnt a bit about how pony objects when he feels your asking too much, so if he does it again you'll know to back off/re think.
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    Spanish Boy arriving next week - EEKK!

    Doh! Well I hope he arrives tomorrow and doesn't seem too frazzled by it all. At least they seem to be priotising rest etc vs rapid delivery.
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    Boggle- USA bound!

    In about 2 years time, when you have more time and are riding more your partner is sure to want to ride as well... ;)
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    Spanish Boy arriving next week - EEKK!

    Ah! That makes sense. Thanks. Stupid Brexit.
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    Boggle- USA bound!

    When does he arrive? ;)
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    Spanish Boy arriving next week - EEKK!

    Sorry a very confused lurker (for the photos and new pony excitment), I thought he was coming from Spain? Is he doing Spain - Ireland - England?
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