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Farrier & Vet North Wicklow/South Dublin

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  • 05-09-2010 3:41pm
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    TinaOT
    Registered Users Posts: 71 ✭✭


    Hi guys, Can anyone recommend a good farrier and an equine vet in North Wicklow/South Dublin area? Also does anyone keep their pony/horse at livery and allow them to be used also by the riding school? I'm looking to maybe stable my kids pony for the Winter but worry that he will get out of shape if not ridden frequently - does anyone else do this? Any suggestions welcomed!


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    s-cogan
    Registered Users Posts: 496 ✭✭s-cogan


    irish farrier register





    http://www.irishfarrieryauthority.com/register/search.htm


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    mylittlepony
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    Yes it can be done, find a school where you want keep the pony, ring and ask if they do working livery ie you pay a small fee in exchange that they can use your pony for the school if suitable.


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    ADDON
    Closed Accounts Posts: 105 ✭✭ADDON


    mylittlepony wrote: »
    Yes it can be done, find a school where you want keep the pony, ring and ask if they do working livery ie you pay a small fee in exchange that they can use your pony for the school if suitable.
    ...and run the risk of the mouth being pulled off horse / pony by beginners. :mad:


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    convert
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    It wouldn't be my preference, but some people do it. In a lot of cases, it's the only way they can afford to pay for the livery.


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    mylittlepony
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    I agree, even I wouldnt do it, if I have to put my pony to livery, I prefer private livery or DIY livery.

    If you tight with money, if possible ask them when you and manager of riding school are writing up livery contract that they agreed not to use your pony for beginners.


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    Borderfox
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    My Horse is used by the Fas students at the yard, they are all up to a good standard and give him a good workout. Always supervised by the Instructors


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    TinaOT
    Registered Users Posts: 71 ✭✭TinaOT


    Thanks for all the advice guys. We were very lucky to find a great farrier who had no prob coming out to us even though we just have the one pony. Havent decided on the livery yet - we are lucky enough to be able to keep him at home its just from the exercise side i have the concern. he has been so fresh the last few times the kids have had him out as they have not been riding every day - i've been taking him out just to run him for about half an hour before they go for a hack even though he is 17 he is still full of life. i considered a share but as he is only a 12.2 pony i doubt the demand would be there & certainly cant see many parents lining up to muck out at 6am on a cold morning before the school run!


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