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Subject: Re: [LAN] Hobler occupation
Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 15:08:59 EST

Hi folks,

A horse can be hobbled by putting a rope on it's heels to prevent it running
away.This would be done with barge horses, they get very restless at times
and wander away, as seen on the Llangollen canal this (short) summer! Hence
Hobbledehoy.

Regards to all,

Dennis Cleaton, Ex Groom/hobbler to my daughter and pony..

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