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Dear PF

I haven't much time because I'm having quins 20 weeks early and need to know, have I got time for a quick gallop round the cross country course before I grab my pushbike and cycle to the hospital? I've opted for the aromatherapy birth as I've heard essential oils can calm the babies and today is quite a busy one, so I'd like them to be quiet.

Anyway, must dash as I need to hoover and fill the dishwasher first - my OH is outside tacking my ex-racer up as I type. Don't worry as he's only 25 and I've had him vetted this morning to check he's up to it. I'll catch you later on my i-phone...

Sincerely, loadsabolloxinsoapbox
 
brighteyes said:
Dear PF

I haven't much time because I'm having quins 20 weeks early and need to know, have I got time for a quick gallop round the cross country course before I grab my pushbike and cycle to the hospital? I've opted for the aromatherapy birth as I've heard essential oils can calm the babies and today is quite a busy one, so I'd like them to be quiet.

Anyway, must dash as I need to hoover and fill the dishwasher first - my OH is outside tacking my ex-racer up as I type. Don't worry as he's only 25 and I've had him vetted this morning to check he's up to it. I'll catch you later on my i-phone...

Sincerely, loadsabolloxinsoapbox
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Although I'm nowhere near as experienced as PF, my one piece of advice to you is this:
Of course you must ride today, tell your babies to wait... they must learn from an early age that they cannot have what they want all the time.
Be careful though, I've heard galloping is what they do at Badminton, and last time I rode at Badminton my horse slipped on some jelly and hit his leg on one of the muesli fences. It turned the milk chocolatey and he walked with a limp for the rest of his life. Be warned!

I do hope PF manages to get back to you soon!

Lots of Love,

MuppetsinLatestNews
 
brighteyes said:
Dear PF

I haven't much time because I'm having quins 20 weeks early and need to know, have I got time for a quick gallop round the cross country course before I grab my pushbike and cycle to the hospital? I've opted for the aromatherapy birth as I've heard essential oils can calm the babies and today is quite a busy one, so I'd like them to be quiet.

Anyway, must dash as I need to hoover and fill the dishwasher first - my OH is outside tacking my ex-racer up as I type. Don't worry as he's only 25 and I've had him vetted this morning to check he's up to it. I'll catch you later on my i-phone...

Sincerely, loadsabolloxinsoapbox
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Dear Loadsa. Are you an irish wolfhound?? That's a LOT of babies. Actually, if you're having them at 20 weeks, then you might be! You won't need a bike to get to hospital, you could probably run there more quickly than your horse, although you shouldn't be doing anything as strenuous as running without getting the vet, sorry doctor, to check your tonsils and reflexes, so on reflection it would probably be safer to take your horse. Also the gentle rocking movement of riding will help the babies find the correct position for natural (none of this c-section nonsense) birth. Please make sure your OH nips out to Tesco's whilst you're galloping to the hospital to get some wax for your legs, and of course the essential oils that will ease your puppies... I mean babies... into the world. Remember you must remain totally silent during the birth and must keep us updated on the forum, so please take your iphone into your birthing pool. Try not to get it wet.
Loads of huggles for you and the litter... I mean family...
 
Dear Pf,

I have got a mare but she is dead ugly. Can you recommend anywhere to get her ears pierced? The bloke down the market won't do it for less than £10.
 
Dear PF

I realise I do have a few stray hairs around and about my person, but I can assure you I am a person and not a dog. As far as I know Irish Wolfhounds are not that good at typing.

Anyway you were too late. I had six chubby babies (stupid consultant obstetrician missed one on the scan) ten minutes before you replied. They are practically walking by themselves now so off to buy them a Shetland each.

Good luck with the column in Nag and Dog

Loadsa x
 
Please help... I've booked in for my cesearean in three weeks time but have now realised this clashes with my dressage time on the same day!! I really don't want to miss my time as it may be the last time I get to ride for a while (pony is 35 years old and bit doddery now but can still do fairly decent 20m circle despite being blind on the left side).

Do you think it would be awfully rude to ask for a later time so I can be out of the hospital in time to hop on? My friend has very kindly offered to warm up the pony for me.

Not sure of the etiquette in these sort of things.

Many thanks
 
brighteyes said:
Dear PF

I realise I do have a few stray hairs around and about my person, but I can assure you I am a person and not a dog. As far as I know Irish Wolfhounds are not that good at typing.

Anyway you were too late. I had six chubby babies (stupid consultant obstetrician missed one on the scan) ten minutes before you replied. They are practically walking by themselves now so off to buy them a Shetland each.

Good luck with the column in Nag and Dog

Loadsa x
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Actually, Irish wolfhounds are a very versatile breed ;)
I'm pleased to hear your babies have arrived safely, I trust you'll be back at work tomorrow and you'll be in touch with Max Clifford shortly regarding a new celebrity career for the little 'uns. I think you might be in time to enter Britain's got Talent :)
I hope you'll be procuring banana sticks and my new and improved amidextrous headcollar with patented Clunk Click Clip for each child??
 
solly3066 said:
Please help... I've booked in for my cesearean in three weeks time but have now realised this clashes with my dressage time on the same day!! I really don't want to miss my time as it may be the last time I get to ride for a while (pony is 35 years old and bit doddery now but can still do fairly decent 20m circle despite being blind on the left side).

Do you think it would be awfully rude to ask for a later time so I can be out of the hospital in time to hop on? My friend has very kindly offered to warm up the pony for me.

Not sure of the etiquette in these sort of things.

Many thanks
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Ask for a later dressage time? How very rude! Get the hospital to bring forward your cesearean! A few hours should make no difference to the baby (babies?), the hospital should have no problem accommodating you (it's not like they have LOTS of births every day) and you'll be out of the hospital in no time. You might even be able to warm your horse up yourself ;)
 
PapaFrita said:
Actually, Irish wolfhounds are a very versatile breed ;)
I'm pleased to hear your babies have arrived safely, I trust you'll be back at work tomorrow and you'll be in touch with Max Clifford shortly regarding a new celebrity career for the little 'uns. I think you might be in time to enter Britain's got Talent :)
I hope you'll be procuring banana sticks and my new and improved ambidextrous headcollar with patented Clunk Click Clip for each child??
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I'm trying to keep abreast (no pun intended) of all things equine and kiddine, but I think that lot over on Mumsnet would have something to say about kids wearing headcollars, even if they do feature the Clunk Click Clip... And what if they don't like bananas?
 
Dear PF
I wonder if you could help me with something I am not quite understanding.

I am going to turn my horse out tomorrow, I do this sometimes, although not that often as to be honest it's a bit chilly and the last time I tried to weave my way through the electric tape maze to our bit of turnout I was missing for four days and they had to send out the helicopter.

Anyway, my horse is a cob, aged 14, by Brick Shithouse, who you might remember won the horse the judge would most like to take home in the Nowheresville Summer Show in 1983.

When I have got all her rugs on, and knee boots and her mask and fly fringe and brushing boots and over reach boots and snuggy and hood, I am a bit concerned, as there is a little bit of her, I can't remember what it's called, but it's somewhere between her tail and her leg, which SHOWS.

My instructor says it doesn't matter if I plaster it with Ripoff Nobite, but YO says that Ripoff Nobite is crap, and as she is on BrainDed to calm her down, we shouldn't really use it.

Can you help?
 
solly3066 said:
Please help... I've booked in for my cesearean in three weeks time but have now realised this clashes with my dressage time on the same day!! I really don't want to miss my time as it may be the last time I get to ride for a while (pony is 35 years old and bit doddery now but can still do fairly decent 20m circle despite being blind on the left side).

Do you think it would be awfully rude to ask for a later time so I can be out of the hospital in time to hop on? My friend has very kindly offered to warm up the pony for me.

Not sure of the etiquette in these sort of things.

Many thanks
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Sorry but it is totally against BD rules to have someone warm your ponio up for you. Just have the sprog early then it can call for you and hold your ponio afterwards while you are enjoying a well earned refreshment in the tea bar.
PS For the sake of your stitches I suggest you conduct your test in rising rather than sitting trot.
 
brighteyes said:
I'm trying to keep abreast (no pun intended) of all things equine and kiddine, but I think that lot over on Mumsnet would have something to say about kids wearing headcollars, even if they do feature the Clunk Click Clip... And what if they don't like bananas?
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But Huggly Headcollars are so versatile that they double as kiddie harnesses. I've thought of everything ;)
If they don't like bananas I can provide an applestick :D
 
skewbald_again said:
Dear PF
I wonder if you could help me with something I am not quite understanding.

I am going to turn my horse out tomorrow, I do this sometimes, although not that often as to be honest it's a bit chilly and the last time I tried to weave my way through the electric tape maze to our bit of turnout I was missing for four days and they had to send out the helicopter.

Anyway, my horse is a cob, aged 14, by Brick Shithouse, who you might remember won the horse the judge would most like to take home in the Nowheresville Summer Show in 1983.

When I have got all her rugs on, and knee boots and her mask and fly fringe and brushing boots and over reach boots and snuggy and hood, I am a bit concerned, as there is a little bit of her, I can't remember what it's called, but it's somewhere between her tail and her leg, which SHOWS.

My instructor says it doesn't matter if I plaster it with Ripoff Nobite, but YO says that Ripoff Nobite is crap, and as she is on BrainDed to calm her down, we shouldn't really use it.

Can you help?
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Well what you're wanting is my patented Bit-between-the-tail-and-leg protector. It's made of my patented Ripoff'n'useless microfibre mesh and costs £2500. I know people say that horses should be out as much as possible, and I agree, but there's no good reason for not leaving them properly covered up. It's just not decent for them to be fully NEKKID!! *blush*
 
LeneHorse said:
Sorry but it is totally against BD rules to have someone warm your ponio up for you. Just have the sprog early then it can call for you and hold your ponio afterwards while you are enjoying a well earned refreshment in the tea bar.
PS For the sake of your stitches I suggest you conduct your test in rising rather than sitting trot.
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Dang. You're good at this!!
 
Sorry to drag this old thread up again PF but I have a serious problem.

My horse is too small for dressage do you think I could give him miracle grow? Also he's not dark enough will hair dye work?

P.S Have you got an instructional videos on using miracle grow and hair dye? :)







(Thought this forum was getting a bit nasty so a resurrection of this thread would be a nice change) :D
 
Kokopelli said:
Sorry to drag this old thread up again PF but I have a serious problem.

My horse is too small for dressage do you think I could give him miracle grow? Also he's not dark enough will hair dye work?

P.S Have you got an instructional videos on using miracle grow and hair dye? :)

(Thought this forum was getting a bit nasty so a resurrection of this thread would be a nice change) :D
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LOL, OK, here goes...
Are you quite sure it's your horse that's too small and not you that's too 'curvy'? I suggest you feed you horse lots because if he's Pleasantly Plump then you'll look very petite in comparison. Also, a huge crest will make him look as if he's in an outline, so it's a win-win situation. I'm afraid him not being dark enough is a huge problem that must be overcome at all costs or you will NEVER get the percentages you obviously deserve. This can, to a point be counterbalanced by buying lots of blingy tack and sheepskin, but if you're serious about dressage then you WILL have to dye your horse black. Fortunately I have a range of Huggly Horsey Hues for dressage riders. The available colours are Black, Very Black, Pitch Black and Totilas Black. These come as standard with my instructional Huggly Horsemanship DVDs and tack, at £10,000. Bargain.
 
I need a pearly matchy matchy set (for the Olympics next year). How many HHO peeps will I require to sew pearly buttons on a numnah, rug, my jacket and hat cover in time for the opening ceremony? Will I need to glue them on the lorry?:D
Oh and will the lifts be working in the Greenwich foot tunnel in time or will I have to train my ponio to go down and up the stairs?:cool:
 
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