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Retraining Retired Racehorses blog

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Retraining Retired Racehorses, 30 May 2012 15:29

Well here goes!! My first attempt at a blog for RRR(Retraining Retired Racehorses) - usually Rebecca does a great job with these but thought I would attempt it. On Friday 4th May, we had our first community meeting for RRR at Chelwood Equestrian Centre. Rebecca and myself were apprehensive to say the least,  it was our first meeting of any sort ...

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Retraining Retired Racehorses blog

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Retraining Retired Racehorses, 30 May 2012 15:29

Well here goes!! My first attempt at a blog for RRR(Retraining Retired Racehorses) - usually Rebecca does a great job with these but thought I would attempt it. On Friday 4th May, we had our first community meeting for RRR at Chelwood Equestrian Centre. Rebecca and myself were apprehensive to say the least,  it was our first meeting of any sort ...

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Fractures....Fractures....and more Fractures!!!

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Victoria Carpenter, 16 September 2011 19:26

Hi there, I wanted to share my story with you, I am a 25 year old girl, who loves riding and has been riding since i was literally a baby! Got my first shetland pony and the age of 4 and have never been without a horse, I was always very keen to compete, local shows, hunter trials, dressage etc ...

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Strangles - purpura hemorrhagica

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Nicky, 16 February 2010 12:43

When people say Strangles to me, it sends shivers down my spine, and makes me smile at the same time knowing that my vet did everything possible to save my best friend. Eight years ago, I was a livery where the owner was a dealer bringing horses over from Ireland.  I was told that on one of the days (where ...

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Upcoming events from Strathclyde Dressage Group

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Linda, 30 January 2010 14:21

Upcoming events from Strathclyde Dressage Group. Friday evening 26th February 2010Members competition at Ingleston Equestrian Centre, Bishopton. Sunday 18th April 2010Members Competition at Sandyflat RDA, Glasgow. Entry form and Membership form available from www.sdgnews.co.uk. More events to follow including Open Competitions in June & August.

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My Photos

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Anonymous, 16 November 2009 21:01

 Photo 1) A Picture of My youngster and his dam that my friend bred. His sire is Lostock huntsman. Photo 2) My Loan pony that is only 14.2hh but is a little jumping machine.  Photo 3) My little 13.2hh WH Pony. And that sme and my little 6 year old cousin riding him bare back last christmas. Photo 4) My ...

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Mary King Weekend 7 and 8 November 2009

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Penny Holley, 09 September 2009 13:32

The Oxfordshire Branch of The British Horse Society has invited world famous event rider Mary King to give an illustrated talk about her life with horses, to teach showjumping to some lucky event riders and explain her teaching to the spectators. The dates are November 7th and 8th at a fabulous indoor venue in The Cotswolds. To apply for a ...

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I love my pony

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Philly29, 17 November 2008 20:58

Ths is going to sound really really soppy but I dont care :P It just hit me the other day th Phill was mine (I have owned her for 7 months)> After looking after other peoples ponies since I was little I had a always yearned for my own...however after the event I went through with Phily (her operation) it ...

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Slowing down for horses/ponies

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charlie19, 17 October 2008 16:24

Calling all drivers to slow down!!! Ok so I live in Ireland but the truth is drivers don't care about slowing down for horses. As most of you probably know I own a Shetland and I can't ride him but I bring him for "hacks" down a fairly quiet road. (I walk him in-hand and we both really enjoy it.) ...

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HUNTER TRIALS Little Crosby Chasers

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Caroline Basnett, 22 September 2008 14:46

HUNTER TRIALS - 26th October 2008 At Little Crosby Chasers. Cottage Farm Virgins Lane Little Crosby Merseyside L23 4UD Junior and Senior - novice and open Send SAE for entry form or download from www.littlecrosbychasers.co.uk Entries close 20th October For More info call 07526 791153

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First winter with my new horse...

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Anonymous, 22 August 2008 13:38

Last winter was the first winter with my new horse, and I absolutely loved it! My first pony was able to be out all year, but my new horse was to be stabled at night. At first I was worried I wouldnt cope, having to go up twice a day and juggle my gcse's but as soon as I got into the routine it ...

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