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Rachel (HB)
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Doting grandma
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7:54PM
05-Feb-12
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Aww Nigel no-mates has a friend. He's called John Deere and he's a ride-on mower. Dave mowed the horses' track this afternoon and Nigel fell in love with the mower, followed it everywhere and kept poking at it and trying to make it play with him. Poor Nige seems to have issues.
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Baroque
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www.baroquehorse.co.nz
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7:20PM
05-Feb-12
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Lovely ride this morning on Lyric. I've changed her to a peewee bit to help with the steering and she was very happy in it! Worked the FatPony in the afternoon & managed a short bareback ride (gasp!) in the rope halter. Zeus enjoyed whizzing about in the arena while I worked his mum.
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gretly
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Gilads Home
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6:53PM
05-Feb-12
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Who has salted hay when they store it and whats involved please?
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L J
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waikato
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7:58PM
05-Feb-12
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Sorry not much help but check out 164808 post below.
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jek
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Northland
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4:08PM
05-Feb-12
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Decided I would 'make Bodie Work' today!! Mowed the arena paddock yesterday. Normally with him I just amble up hte road. No reason he can't do some nice flatwork just doesn't overly enjoy it. The old bugger tried to buck me off twice then ran out of puff and was a docile as a lamb!! Made me really realise my confidence is pretty good as I would of got off after the first one in times gone by! Sam was rather trying today too! Grils were great at PC this morning so an allround good horsey day!
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Mandi J
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Eiderdowns
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5:30PM
05-Feb-12
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Sounds Bliss :)
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Mandi J
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Eiderdowns
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5:30PM
05-Feb-12
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Sounds Bliss :)
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164857
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Cath - Gov of Alcatraz on Sick Leave
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3:18PM
05-Feb-12
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NH but relevant because I may, depending on the answer, end up drinking the Prisoner's water supply!! Is it possible to still get bugs from boiled water? Temuka water source is crap (again) and our wonderful Council brush off the complaints. Am I able to take a water sample to the local hospital for testing? My sickness appears to co-incide with an increase in my water intake even though I boil it.
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Nic - previously Auckland
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now New Plymouth
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3:25PM
05-Feb-12
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I guess it depends on whether its a bug thats making it "bad" or whether is something else like chemical contamination or mineral imbalances etc. Mum and Dad were having problems for a while with dogs mysteriously getting ill and dying, couldn't figure out what it was, turned out the water was too acidic (I think, might have been the other way!) and now they filter it through something and its all good. This was the same water out of the same tank as the house used.
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Cath - Gov of Alcatraz on Sick Leave
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3:36PM
05-Feb-12
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The Council switches supply over the summer months, Nic. They say the water is treated. We (and a great number of others here) have complained regularly for the last 3 years - with no results. Council said (3 yrs ago) "there is a leak somewhere; we know where it is; just need to fix it" !!!! Stock water is from a totally different source.
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Jamie's Hand Maiden
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Sth Auckland
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3:48PM
05-Feb-12
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Quite possibly. You can also get water purification tablets to add after you boil it. And agree with Nic, check the pH of the water.
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Lynne - www.tidytrims.co.nz
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Palmy Nth
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4:14PM
05-Feb-12
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Boiling blue green algae is very very bad as it releases the toxins into the water, but most other things are killed by boiling for 3 mins. That's not "bring to the boil and let cool" as you would for a cuppa tea - it's actual boiling for 3 mins.
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Nic - previously Auckland
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now New Plymouth
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5:19PM
05-Feb-12
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Just to add, not all the dogs were affected so badly they died, seemed to just be the younger ones. And it never seemed to have any effect on the people drinking it, but seeing as it was enough to be doing serious damage to dogs internal organs, it probably wouldn't have been that healthy for anyone or anything to have been drinking long term.
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Liz (chrialka.co.nz)
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Crownthorpe
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6:58PM
05-Feb-12
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We had our water tested at a commercial testing lab when we moved here - the kids were always sick. The water we used to get was from the creek - full of all the greeblies and muck, with a bunch of colliforms thrown in for good measure - the doctor said I should be boiling the bath water it was so bad. We put in a bore and apart from being a bit high in salt (can't taste it, but not good if you're on a low salt diet) the bore water is lovely. Kids were impressed too because they could see the bottom of the bath (and the loo, so couldn't get away without flushing)! Any commercial lab should be able to test your water - or put you on to someone who does.
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Fiona
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Always CHCH now
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7:44PM
05-Feb-12
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Hi Cath - Try Water Dynamics to see if they are around your area. They are upgrading our well pump at the moment for us and are going to get our well tested at the same time. (If they don't test it themselves they will be able to tell you who they use)
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Rosalie Bakker
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rakaunuifarm.com
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8:29PM
05-Feb-12
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I know through Ravensdown you can get water quality tests done for drinking etc if that helps, not that expensive either
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Cath - Gov of Alcatraz on Sick Leave
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10:26PM
05-Feb-12
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Thanks folks :o) Our stock water is from our own well and is 100% fine, or tastes it anyway, in comparison to the house water which is on the Downlands water scheme here. Every year we (as in multiple, multiple households) have this problem and the Council just fobs it off ... As with everywhere else, we pay our water rates etc and, as with everywhere else, get no bang for our buck. Ggggrrrr. Will be ringing the Council on Tuesday - it is a problem they must look at. I'm tired of being 'uncomfortable' when a certain distance away from the toilet - and not for spewing reasons either LOL. Neighbours have the exact same problem ... This problem only arises over a 3 month period when the supply is switched by the Council. May have to look at using the stock water over the summer months me thinks - mmmmm. Have to admit, it tastes wonderful. Miss my water (sad puppy eh?!)
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164855
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Olwen
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canterbury
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12:03PM
05-Feb-12
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Just wondering if anyone has a horse/pony I could loan for a couple of days . I need to take my old mare to vet for poss dental surgery and I thought she would go better with Blaze for moral support since she is the stressed out sort and never leaves home . But since BG died the other day that would leave Kiwi alone all day charging up and down and he is just coming right from his lameness ... is that pathetic or what . fantailfarm@mail.com cheers
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Beep
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Canterbury
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1:06PM
05-Feb-12
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Hi Olwen, where are you in Canty? We have a mini here that would be fine for that - she's a great baby sitter for both small and large horses! We're out towards Leeston.
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Dyane
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Homebush
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4:57PM
05-Feb-12
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I'm near Darfield and have a very well be haved TB looking for something to do. Floats and trucks impecibly. dyane(dot)yates(at)clear.net.nz
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gretly
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Gilads Home
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11:47AM
05-Feb-12
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Who was looking for harness for small pony? Every tiem I try search page crashes. http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/equestrian/other/auction-444208613.htm and http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/equestrian/other/auction-444523640.htm
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Rachel (HB)
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Doting grandma
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8:15PM
05-Feb-12
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Me : ) Thank you I have them on my watch-list. I'll have to have a measure-up. I'm wary of the SW stuff because we ordered one once before and it was the oddest fitting thing - was like each piece was a different size! We fell about laughing imagining the horse it was designed to fit, then we sent it back.
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Lynne - www.tidytrims.co.nz
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Palmy Nth
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10:42AM
05-Feb-12
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I'm officially giving up the riding part of horses. The mare's back was out again today "no not today please" in a polite "try and I KEEELLL you" way. So Horse Agility it is :-) Will help her core strength and fitness (and mine) and maybe when I'm in a position to do things regularly we can revisit the riding part. SO... I taught my pony to "heel" this morning :-) She's surprisingly good at it already. Was really funny when I sent her over the ditch and back...the bucking kicking complaints and general hoo har that went on and all she had to do was walk over it ;-)
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Jamie's Hand Maiden
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Sth Auckland
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12:23PM
05-Feb-12
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Sometimes I think we definitely overlook the skill it takes and joy derived from working in partnership with our horses WITHOUT being in the saddle. It takes horsemanship and connection to a whole new level. *Likes*
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Jo
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RM
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8:41PM
05-Feb-12
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*snorts with laughter* I am so going to have to come and visit to see this!! ;)
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Puhoi
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Wish I was North of Auck
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9:45AM
05-Feb-12
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My big stationbred boy took 'pony rides' for the kids today. He just loved it. He usually doesnt show much interest in people but with beginners he is totally diffferent. Sniffing them and generally treating them like he was their grandfather.
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Dee
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Napier
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1:59PM
05-Feb-12
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oh cool - its lovely when the horses respond so lovingly. My boy took my two human boys for a ride and they looked so teeny tiny up there but they loved every minute of it and so did Pedro!!!!
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Kirsty
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muletide.blogspot.com
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8:50AM
05-Feb-12
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desperately trying to find some motivation to go riding!
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getting back into riding
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but not very motivated!
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9:09AM
05-Feb-12
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I know that feeling :-)
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Olwen
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canterbury
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11:28AM
05-Feb-12
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Ditto old boy is going crazy out there missing his mate be the best thing for him . Sometimes a change of scenery or a friend to ride with helps . Speaking of anyone up for a doddle at the beach sometime let me know fantailfarm@mail.com
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Liz (chrialka.co.nz)
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Crownthorpe
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7:01PM
05-Feb-12
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Ditto. Horribly overcast and grey and also cool. Mind you it is much better weather to ride in than stinking hot, but the motivation just isn't there.
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Kirsty
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muletide.blogspot.com
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7:45PM
05-Feb-12
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gave riding a miss in the end. gray and dull here today and I have hayfever. Made me grumpy specially when it took me an hour to catch my little mule to trim him. But got him done as well as Angel and Lucy, so day was not a total write off. Oh and got 3 loads of washing down and cleaned the floors. now i think I will have a bath and go to bed and hope to get more done tomorrow
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Debz
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Levin
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8:54AM
05-Feb-12
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What a cool dude!
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Ratbag
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Waikato ish
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7:40AM
05-Feb-12
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Hope she isn't old enough for that yet Nic. Think I put it up high so she couldn't see it?
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Rachael
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Wairarapa
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7:48AM
05-Feb-12
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I used to put confiscated things on the top of the kitchen cabinets or the fridge.
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Lynne - www.tidytrims.co.nz
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Palmy Nth
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10:35AM
05-Feb-12
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Top of the bookcase, pantry or office shelf...
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Dee
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Napier
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2:01PM
05-Feb-12
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ha ha Michele now I know where to find the choccy biscuits when I come for a visit. That is sooooo like me too Ratbag - I am forever changing the hiding places and can never remember even a few days later!!!
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Karen
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Not loving the cold!!
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3:04PM
05-Feb-12
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I had to hide items for a treasure hunt at a birthday party once. Was so good at it that the kids couldn't find them all. Trouble was neither could I and I had only hidden them 15 minutes earlier.
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Tessy
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Wanganui
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6:40PM
05-Feb-12
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Sometimes i put special things (height cert) in a really really safe place hmmmmmm :0)
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Indyblue2
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Helensville
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7:15PM
05-Feb-12
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Ive borrowed from a friend 101 Schooling Exercises by Jaki Bell. Its excellent.
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mel
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whenuapai
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12:20PM
05-Feb-12
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I used to. At number 10 and 12. What did u want to know?
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Pongo
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Kumeu
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3:16PM
05-Feb-12
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I'm on Bristol. Are you Nicky with the lovely new pony that you were putting in with Charlie the other day?
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Stylus
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Akl
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5:36PM
05-Feb-12
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Pongo that wasn't me.. but I may be in touch at a later date :) Mel can you please email me? nicky_j_101 at hotmail
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L J
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waikato
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8:01PM
05-Feb-12
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They are so cute with them. Just watch out for the next move to natural horsemanship LOL involves hopping on ponies back anytime they lie down!
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toni
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franklin
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8:08AM
05-Feb-12
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gees i've had the opposite but got them to deliver to the yearling sales and i'll pickup from there. called yesterday, being delivered today.
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Lisa
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11:48AM
05-Feb-12
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Have you tried Scaife Transport or Woodville Wairarapa. We rang Scaife beginning of the week and he is taking the two from our place north early tomorrow. Other small one worth trying is W&S Horse Transport bot h him and Scaife have normally been able to move horses quickly for us.
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Penniless
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Waitoki
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1:27PM
05-Feb-12
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Have you a number for them Lisa. If my carrier can't do them next week I'll give them a ring.
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Olwen
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canterbury
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11:36AM
05-Feb-12
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Hi Rach . We have the same with our nieghbours, I hate the burnouts and the women screaming in the middle of the night at least they didnt had fireworks last 2 times . My poor horses didnt know humans were so uncivilised until they move in ,scare the begeezers out of them . Nigel no mates hehe picking he is grumpy ?
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Rachel (HB)
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Doting grandma
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1:58PM
05-Feb-12
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We had the woman screaming at 3am right outside our place. And the boyfriend shouting. I was just getting out of bed when the police turned up.
Olwen when I first met Nigel he was 10hh of seriously evil, ungelded, 4-y-old attack pony. He was owned by the Mongrel Mob (So I guess you could say he was a mobster) and he had just beaten up a very nice friend of mine who had found him wandering. He proceeded to beat me up too (I still have a scar on my shoulder)He front-footed and bit and hung on like a pit-bull.
The second time I met Nigel was some months later and he was in the pound and about to be shot for beating up several animal control officers. They wouldn't even go in the paddock with him. My friend and I decided he deserved a second chance so she saved him and I took him home. He's now gelded, taught to lead and tie up, and is amost a good citizen. Almost ; )
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ML
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South Canterbury
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1:42PM
05-Feb-12
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Try the racecourse in Invercargill, Ascot Park ph 03 217 9117
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