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Jo
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Wellington
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12:08AM
11-Sep-10
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we're so late tonight, bowling for hubbys birthday (finally now classed as older than me) then pizza with the family. Anyway, having kittens thinking about our first show next Sunday at 70cm, and thinking of a nice neckline and collected canter as well. Really want to keep up with shows and reduce anxiety but the next one is Hack Table C (max 80cm)at the Western hills Spring show in Lower Hutt, so another 10cm up the jumping stand. Obviously I won't even think of it until after next weekend but I am wondering...Think I am moving too fast and to stick with the lower height for now, who ever knew I would think of 70cm as a lower height! I am still not confident at 70cm but 60cm seems small.
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Karen
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Downsizing
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12:22AM
11-Sep-10
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I would stay at 70 and consolidate what you're learning. Emgee will start throwing in a bigger fence or two WHEN you're ready. A couple of 80cm uprights doesn't mean you and Ted are prepared for an entire course - yet! Plenty of season ahead of you both for the big time.
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Sabre
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Auckland
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6:54AM
11-Sep-10
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Jo just take your time - most of us aren't going to the Olympics so there is no rush :) You sound like you are doing SO well so it would be a shame to push yourself too early & then ruin your confidence.
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Kyrie G
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Auckland
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7:52AM
11-Sep-10
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Third what Karen and Sabre are saying - better to be confident and have fun!
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Bridget
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Manawatu
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7:55AM
11-Sep-10
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Take your time and get comfortable with the 70cm first when you are going well there then move up. If you start over facing yourself, it wont take much for you to get a confidence knock.
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Alison Franklin
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Hawkes Bay
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8:08AM
11-Sep-10
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Greg Best told me he recommended at least 5 good rounds at a height (at a show), with maybe a rail taken, otherwise all good before moving up to the next height. That was his rule of thumb which I thought was useful advice.
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In Welly
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8:43AM
11-Sep-10
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Look out for shows that have practise rounds, often if the first classes are for ponies they are set at the pony heights, same for the SH & SJ rings. Belmont don't usually do this for the spring show, but the other shows might have.
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Jo
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Wellington
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9:06AM
11-Sep-10
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Thanks everyone, I completely agree.
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Karen
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Downsizing
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11:21PM
10-Sep-10
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anyone heard from Jessica (Manawatu)? People haven't heard back from her abou the pony she wants to lease
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Gill
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Kapiti Coast
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8:11AM
11-Sep-10
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Well if she doesn't want it I'll have it (if its around 14hh :-)
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anti
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winterless north?
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9:18PM
10-Sep-10
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following on from today's mystery about Pixie's papers not matching her brand. I have had a response from Studbook and they have sent me her breeding. I found it on their website.
here tis is the small b black or brown?
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Kelly
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Auckland
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9:25PM
10-Sep-10
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brown. bk=black. so what was her registered name? I can't link to it
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Louise
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@thurstonlodge.co.nz
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9:28PM
10-Sep-10
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Camilla ... and she was born on Hayden's birthday (just different year) so, sorry Anti, she's just a Scorpio!
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anti
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winterless north?
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9:33PM
10-Sep-10
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camilla was her mother, Pixie isnt registered. Louise Im a bit bummed because the incorrect papers I have had for the last two years had her birthdate as being on the same day as mine ...
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Louise
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@thurstonlodge.co.nz
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9:52PM
10-Sep-10
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True, true - well, Pixie Caramel she will be then!! At least she doesn't have some really precious name already that you don't like. But she's still born on Hayden's birthday ... :p
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yogi
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10:18PM
10-Sep-10
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small b is bay, br is brown.
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Gina
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Cambridge
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6:36AM
11-Sep-10
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Hard case Anti, she would've come here to be bred (her dam) - she may have foaled her last mare here, and if so we might have photos of her on record - but I'll have to go back through the negatives as that was well before digital. I've had some gorgeous Black Minn's - though they don't have a fantastic reputation on the track for being that mentally sound!
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J M
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Hunter's Ridge Stud
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7:14AM
11-Sep-10
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Don't be too upset as she actually has some good jumping lines in there...goes back to Nijinsky, Buckpasser and the well proven Northern Dancer on both sides. Even has Secretariat in there...:) Storm Cat line is becoming popular in the US for producing eventer/jumpers.
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Bridget
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Manawatu
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7:57AM
11-Sep-10
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Secretariat and Northern Dancer were awesome race horses in their time back in America
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MMM
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Auck
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8:24AM
11-Sep-10
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Wow Anne you have done such a good job with her, she is very lucky horsie that you found her and took care of her, she looks great :)
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anti
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winterless north?
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8:32AM
11-Sep-10
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Thanks MMM. Her having good jumping lines is a bit ironic as I dont think she will ever be a superstar jumper due to her old injury .... She does seem quite mentally sane and stable tho so maybe a good hack/low level fun parkie, or a broodmare. But I honestly think she would hate being a broodie. She loves attention and getting out and about
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Ali
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Ypuk
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9:00AM
11-Sep-10
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She's well breed Anti.
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Hey Jude
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Tamahere
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9:10PM
10-Sep-10
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LATE SALE RING: Rubber boots, Euro 36, UK 3, US 5. Bought off TM, arrived today - too big :(
Have extra thick rubber on inside of calf. In good nick although both the spur rests are a bit loose. Pics available, $65 + postage. Email = jude @ jutetrading. co.nz
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Paula W
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Christchurch
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9:08PM
10-Sep-10
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Just had another after shock. Always at night when you want to go to bed.
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Cath - Redundant again
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(poor cows lol)
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9:59PM
10-Sep-10
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(hugs) Paula. Hope you all manage to get some sleep tonight.
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karyn
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manawatu
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8:52PM
10-Sep-10
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note to self - don't fart while riding bareback on a spooky horse LOL
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Kelly
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Auckland
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8:56PM
10-Sep-10
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LOL, thanks for that, I just spat my drink out.
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Nicola
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whangarei
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8:59PM
10-Sep-10
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LOL thats hilarious.!!
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Rachel (HB)
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Step AWAY from the bike
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9:16PM
10-Sep-10
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LOl, you didn't fall off did you??? I can just see that ACC form...."farted myself off my horse". Rofl.
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Jo
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RM (Northland)
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9:18PM
10-Sep-10
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Classic! LOL
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karyn
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manawatu
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9:20PM
10-Sep-10
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no didnt fall off, but stil laughing about it a week later as he done a little jump and snorted he he he
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Louise
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@thurstonlodge.co.nz
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9:27PM
10-Sep-10
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Oh so been there!!!
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Andrea with a new pony in her paddock
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& Alex in Palmy Nrth
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9:27PM
10-Sep-10
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LOL Karyn!! You never told me that...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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karyn
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manawatu
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9:31PM
10-Sep-10
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I was trying to be a lady Andrea, didn't want to shock you LOL
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Andrea with a new pony in her paddock
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& Alex in Palmy Nrth
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9:36PM
10-Sep-10
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HAH when have you ever let that stop you from annoucing stuff? LOL!!!!!
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Amy deLangen
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www.adponystud.co.nz
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9:43PM
10-Sep-10
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LOL
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veronica
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cambridge
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9:45PM
10-Sep-10
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I fell off my horse a couple of years ago when HE farted just as he took off at a jump and gave himself such a fright he landed bucking.
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Susan
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http://tusk84.blogspot.c
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9:58PM
10-Sep-10
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lol..... Love your work!!!!!! Girls ;)
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Nikki
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Hawkes Bay
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5:42AM
11-Sep-10
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ROFLMAO Brilliant!
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Jess
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Waipukurau
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8:50PM
10-Sep-10
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is uber excited.....first show of the season this weekend. I saw all the trucks passing through town today heading towards the Pukahu show, yee haa! GOOD BYE SLEEP INS its been nice knowing you. LOL
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Zoe (Kirsty)
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Manawatu
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8:54PM
10-Sep-10
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I wish I could get out and ride but the ground is just tooooooo wet. even getting to the paddock is hard.
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Susan
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http://tusk84.blogspot.c
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10:00PM
10-Sep-10
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I know where you are coming from Zoe!
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http://richardsonsporthorses.blogspot.com/
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Ashhurst/Sarah
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10:19PM
10-Sep-10
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Wondered where they were all heading to, figured there was a show on some where.
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Nikki
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Hawkes Bay
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5:43AM
11-Sep-10
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Should be going...but got a late entry at Taupo instead so heading off yeehaaaa!!!
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Kyrie G
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Auckland
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5:48AM
11-Sep-10
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What is a sleep-in? I automatically wake early now-a-days :-/
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Indyblue2
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Helensville
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8:35PM
10-Sep-10
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Hey there. I was just trying to remember if it was Ron Cooke that used to run Radar Lodge in Riverhead? Does anyone remember and if so when did he leave Radar Lodge?
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Louise
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@thurstonlodge.co.nz
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9:29PM
10-Sep-10
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Don't think so - I think that's always belonged to the Simpson Family (Bruce & the late Pat). Raider Lodge is named after one of their successful SB's. I think Ron Cooke used to have another property - I think it was on the corner of Matua and Tahi Roads? But as far as I know it's been the Simpson's forever.
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Indyblue2
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Helensville
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9:46PM
10-Sep-10
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I feel sure he used to be based there and rent it. Mind you I am wrong on the very odd occasion.
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Christine Norwest
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lake dweller...
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9:54PM
10-Sep-10
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hmmm - That's ringing a bell or two, he had standy's and was a farrier, I thought he was around the back roads off Access or Pomona for some reason.
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Louise
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@thurstonlodge.co.nz
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9:55PM
10-Sep-10
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He may have ... I can ask Bruce if you like? I know that Ron had a couple of places around Kumeu, one being the one I mentioned and then another one elsewhere, but I don't think it was R/Lodge, I just can't remember where - more out Riverhead way I think?????
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