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Auckland
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6:58PM
10-Sep-10
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Emma I've been in the same predicament with a horse I sold owner would not listen to a single thing I told her. Was very heartbreaking to watch.
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Ellie
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Gonna be homeless.
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9:04AM
10-Sep-10
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Best way to get 4th on a typical H gear box is to drop it out of 5th, let go of the gear stick and it will go naturally to the middle and then pull straight down. :-) Albany hill is a bit of a beartch of a hill!!!!
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Nic
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Auckland
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10:00AM
10-Sep-10
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Jessie mine doesn't get up any decent hills in 5th either! Once it starts to struggle I change down and then just have to be aware that while its generally quite happy going up in 4th, I can't rev it up and then change up again if its still steep. They are slow but steady beasts, not speed machines. But you should be able to get up most of the local hills in 4th quite happily if you aren't towing. Revs are allowed to be a tad higher than what you would normally drive with if your going uphill and know you can't change up because it won't have enough power!
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Nic
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Auckland
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10:02AM
10-Sep-10
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Also for mine I generally run it at around 2500 revs, will hit 3000 in 4th going up the Albany hill though. Its a diesel, they are fine to run at higher revs for a period of time, its what they are designed for!
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Louise
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@thurstonlodge.co.nz
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10:23AM
10-Sep-10
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Re-read that and Nic's right, although 3000rpm isn't what I would call 'high' - if you're cranking it out at 5000rpm that would be too much. Should sit at about that going up hill and maybe the o/drive will kick in to about 3500, as they're designed to run at lower revs and quietly grind their way up hills and so on. That's why they have lower torque than say a normal sedan. They're designed to take a heavier engine load and work at lower revs for longer periods. The Bighorn diesel motor is the same motor that runs the refrigeration units on shipping containers so are designed to run at low, even revs for literally miles and miles and miles. 5th to 2nd is OK, I do it in a car all the time, but in a diesel a bit harder due to the revs. You'd do better to learn double-clutching to keep the revs up between changes if you find you're losing your revs. It's an art, but you will need to learn to go a bit slower and stop riding the clutch, you'll burn it out!!
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Candice
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Glenfield
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11:40AM
10-Sep-10
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Hey Jess - have emailed you :-)
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Gill
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Kapiti Coast
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3:38PM
10-Sep-10
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I owned and towed with a bighorn for years and it sux!!! They are completely gutless.....I would do about 50-80 up any hills! Hated it!
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Fiona
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mostly CHCH now
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5:23PM
10-Sep-10
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My older bighorn (92 model) used to struggle a bit around Dairy Flat etc (and I used to also hate albay hill in it), however it wasn't much different whether towing a horse or not lol. My newer model (99) is more speedier as it were (and definitely tows better). The first time driving up Albany hill in my "new" bighorn was sooo much better I think I actually did laughed out loud. Of course after I bought it I moved to Canterbury where it is nice and flat :D My friends Prado which age wise is a mid 90's definitely has more pep as it were for non towing performance, towing they seem feel about the same. However, the Prado was probably 25% more expensive than my Bighorn to buy and I don't think it is 25% better to drive.
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natural horsewoman
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mid canty
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9:17AM
10-Sep-10
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Yes, thankyou every one for being there. Even though I'm not in the middle of it all, it's still good to know that there are caring boardies ready to listen in the middle of the night. ((hugs)) to all Christchurch boardies.
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SusanB
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Te Awamutu
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9:26AM
10-Sep-10
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I just wish I could help and fix the sleep deprivation - I know how emotional and on edge I get when sleep deprived - I can only guess at how bad it is when you are facing constant uncertainty over when it will next shake and whether or not is will be another big one. :-(
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Anita
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Amberley, Nth Canty
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9:40AM
10-Sep-10
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Rach are you going to come out to Flaxton on sunday with Erin? I can understand if you don't feel up to it - but it might be a bit of light relief after such a serious week :)
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get off my foot!
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north island
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9:45AM
10-Sep-10
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Thanks everyone. I took Connie's advice and plugged in a few lat/long numbers and am really surprised at how inaccurate Geonets basic description of the location is! For example one of the Darfield ones was across the other side of the Waimak from Darfield just by Tram Road!! Why can't they call that Ohoka?
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connie
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Manawatu
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10:43AM
10-Sep-10
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I think that they take reference from the quake drums which show the most action. Hence the weird location details and why the lat/long works so well.
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Kelly
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Auckland
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9:08AM
10-Sep-10
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sale Bling browbands, baby stuff, number plate(BUCKYA)
plus really cool toddler snack cups for those with little ones :)
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Jannine
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Sth Akl
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9:17AM
10-Sep-10
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Platinum Stud Girth, black, 120cm. Used once but unfortunately a tad short (I thought I could get away with it but really is a struggle to do up on larger horse!). A very nice stud girth and way cheaper than most. See Tackshop website to see what it looks like. $100. Also black Trainer Jessica Dressage Saddle, 17 1/2 inch, W, changeable gullet, minimal use, bought new. Looking for around $1800. Jannine.rackley@carters.co.nz
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Vanessa
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West Auckland
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9:24AM
10-Sep-10
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Chestnut broodmare listed on behalf of a friend, TB approx 15.1hh, throws nice movement horses, last foal to dream boy sold competing and recently sold for over $15k. Ready to go as friend needs to reduce numbers. Prefer home with other horses as company $100 to the right home. Can offer reduced price service to connemara stallion if interested. kaosv2 at yahoo.com
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Geegees
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back to Cambridge
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9:43AM
10-Sep-10
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Dispersal sale. A selection of broodmares (all TB's)and youngstock (all by Airthrey Highlander) available. Major shift in focus means I am winding down the breeding side of the business. Highlander will still be available for service to outside mares. Prices vary and negotiable, but the best of homes are required.
www.airthreylodgesporthorses.co.nz
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TB Girl
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10:10AM
10-Sep-10
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4'6, 5'0 and 5'3 Summer Stormbreakers for sale. The 4'6 and the 5'3 are a couple of seasons old - horses aren't wet under them but they could do with a retreat - both have a tear in the butt! The 5'0 is only a season old but you might want to retreat it anyway - this one has 2 X tears in the butt! Offers!!! Will let them go pretty cheap. sofiet@saddles.co.nz
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Emgee
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Kapiti
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10:18AM
10-Sep-10
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4 Horse Truck, TM 315578342 melda@kapiti.co.nz, also in the new Services section, Animals and Pets, Stallion at stud 315567605 and Painting Commissions, 315571832.
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Russ
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10:20AM
10-Sep-10
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Free Pony gelding 13.2, 14 years. Prefer a home as a paddock mate. Perfect with youngstock. zoonet@farmside.co.nz
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Amy @ amyparkershorses.blogspot.com/
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Waiuku
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10:24AM
10-Sep-10
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For sale on behalf of a cob like 14hh Bay with four white stockings and blaze 8yrs old. Clyd x. He was previously used as a disabled riding school pony, then sold to a adult rider for a general all round fun mount. He would be good as a ongoing project or adult mount for a general al-rounder/hacking. He is green but super cute and does like to go out for hacks. Been to forest, beach road etc. $4000 ono 021838643 Also got another listing on trademe user name bobcomis
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Sally Hannent
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10:30AM
10-Sep-10
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129cm pony bay mare, has been used as a 1st and a 2nd pony... pony club, beach trekking, show hunter, round the ring and showing (First Year Ridden). Forward moving and quiet. Large Pony unmeasured approx 14.1hh. Black with four white socks, 6 years old. Has just had 3 months intensive schooling with adult rider and has demonstrated real scope for showjumping, Schooling 1m - 1.10m courses regularly at woodhill sands. Will be in work until sold, have arranged for young rider to showjump him this season if unsold prior For more info on both ponies please email sthpacifichorses@xtra.co.nz Ponies in Kumeu, northwest Auckland
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Louise
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@thurstonlodge.co.nz
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10:35AM
10-Sep-10
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Black trainers Baron dressage saddle, 17.5", excellent condition, $1000, various bits (5") $15@, and a couple of 4'9" SW covers $35@. One set excellent condition wooden bunks, non-smoking home, can separate into two singles, turned newels at head and foot, pine colour $300. louise@thurstonlodge.co.nz.
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Poppy
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Nelson
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10:38AM
10-Sep-10
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Rising 3 year old sport horse, out of a Kingsway Diamond Mare, well handled, very quiet, nice movement. All offers considered as we are moving to Aus shortly and he needs to find a good home. EMH 16hh, gelding. angeandmalcolm@xtra.co.nz
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Jo
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RM (Northland)
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10:42AM
10-Sep-10
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Super fun, gorgeous looking(chestnut with bling), 10yr, 149.5cm hack gelding. Ideal pony club mount or adult (he has happily carried a man hacking around the farm). Lively but safe ride who is well schooled. Been out to dr and jumping days with good results. In work and available now $3500 firm email
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Hey Jude
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Tamahere
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11:09AM
10-Sep-10
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Kids riding clothes mentioned above have now found a home, thanks to all who emailed :)
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Candice
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Glenfield
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11:55AM
10-Sep-10
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Brown hack bridgle no reins $30, summer sheet combo 5' $30 no rips or repairs, weatherbeate Orion 300g small repaur needed to the belly strap otherwise excellent cond $80, 5 point breatplate/martigale brown hack size, sheepskin excellent cond $300 new - $100, fulmer 5" bit $10, waterford bit 5" $10, long cheek happy mouth new $10
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Gina
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Cambridge
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12:14PM
10-Sep-10
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Candice, I'll take a couple of the rugs and the Fulmer & Happy Mouth - can you fire me an email please? ginarothery(at)gmail.com
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Bridget
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Oxford
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1:14PM
10-Sep-10
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143cm palomino stationbred schoolmaster pony, 13yrs, eventing up to training level, show jumped up to 1.05cm, nice flat work, bought for my son as a 2nd pony and had him from never eventing up to intro this season, super nice pony only very regrettably for sale as son giving up riding, Trademe link http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=316791092 westfield@scorch.co.nz
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Hazel (Do you want...
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fries with that shake??)
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1:53PM
10-Sep-10
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Wanted: mullenmouth 'happy mouth' style bit , horse normally wears 5.5" in a jointed bit so maybe 5 1/4" would be best? hazel.youngman @ gmail dot com
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Ellie
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Gonna be homeless.
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9:10AM
10-Sep-10
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*likes*
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Louise
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@thurstonlodge.co.nz
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9:14AM
10-Sep-10
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Oooh PM me!!! :)
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144949
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yogi
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10:35AM
10-Sep-10
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Those horses are just in the holding yards and as said above have probably just come off the truck or put in yards just to get soem close up pics, Gary does his best to find homes for the good ones, tis sad when these perfectly good horses get sent to the works especially when the actual works dealer is the one with enough conscience to at least TRY and find homes for them....
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Lou W @ talismanfarmsporthorses.blogspot.com
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tfsporthorses.webs.com
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10:50AM
10-Sep-10
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*lump in throat*
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Ali
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Ypuk
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11:38AM
10-Sep-10
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We are heading up tomorrow hopefully to pick up a heavily infoal mare. I would love to fill the truck but I put my grown up hat on. Of course nothing is set in stone so maybe I will end up with a yearling too. Just have to be sensible. I have heaps of grass now but summer is a different ball game.
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