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Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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Just a thought that I had today - I have created a google map which I have named 'HHO Forum' where anyone can add pinpoints on the map of interest. Since there are so many threads asking where things are, looking for local livery yards or local competition venues, this is a really useful way of joining all that information together. Anything of equestrian interest could be put onto the map...
- competition venues
- xc courses for hire
- livery yards
- tack shops/saddlery
- vetinary practices
- riding schools
I'm sure you can think of more! If everyone adds a few of their favourite local venues, the map could quite rapidly become a comprehensive source of information. The google map features can also let you easily measure distances between locations, and work out driving routes to and from places - basically quite a useful tool.
Obviously this is something that requires input and a little bit of time.. and so it's up to you all if you want to use it.
As general guidelines - try and get the placemarker as accurate as you can - you can use the aerial photo view to precisely locate the facilities. If in the text box you can include some basic information about the feature - and preferably include a URL link to a website for further information - this will make it all the more useful.
I've not done one of these before so I don't know if there are technical issues... you will have to have a google account to log in and edit the map. If you have one, you should be able to click here -
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=103218839743148176024.00044b0f56c3364a2e4ff
to start adding! I have put in 3 places as examples. I'd vaguely suggest that you use the house symbol for livery, the horse symbol for comp venues, and a money symbol for tack shops.
I'm going to be adding more as and when I have time - please join in!
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bex1984
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(Carpal \'Tunnel)
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17/04/2008 13:12
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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Ooo I really like this idea!
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JessieM
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(enthusiast)
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17/04/2008 13:12
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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I reckon this is a great idea but how do i put places on the map?
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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Have placed something up... its a good idea.
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Jade_R
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(addict)
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17/04/2008 13:36
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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I've put a few up 
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skye123
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(Pooh-Bah)
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17/04/2008 13:44
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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thats a really good idea!
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Mort
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(member)
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17/04/2008 13:59
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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What about asking Admin to sticky it. Great idea.
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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Excellent idea!!! Will keep me busy for a while, loads here I can think of.
Genius!
Yes, Admin, please make this sticky. A valuable resource now someone ha thought of it
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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How about;
1. Racecourses
2. Training/breaking yards
3. Studs
4. Feed Merchants
5. Specialist suppliers such as side saddle accesories?
6. Specialist instructors? Freelance maybe? Or ones that teach specific disciplines?
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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What an excellent idea, well done you.
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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Excuse me for being dim lol, but how do you put places on there? 
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DidiR
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(addict)
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17/04/2008 20:31
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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I dunno!!
I've got as far as getting a google account.. and being in the map itself.. but I can't see how to add any 
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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Click the Edit button to add pins. I've added a few South West markers.
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DidiR
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(addict)
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17/04/2008 21:55
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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ok.. I'm with it now... I'm sure that EDIT button wasn't there before!
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Weezy
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17/04/2008 22:15
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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When I hit EDIT button it just wants me to edit the Crofton Manor info
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Weezy
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17/04/2008 22:22
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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OK I have sorted it but can only work out how to put tacks in - no pretty pics from me!
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jenhunt
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(old hand)
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21/04/2008 18:28
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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What a brilliant idea! I'll add a few places too!
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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Excellent idea!
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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I have no idea how to add places!
ETA:worked it out!
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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Added a couple! 
Great idea.
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yorks
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22/04/2008 11:28
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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A brilliant idea but it is getting very crowded already. Could there be a sub-section for counties or areas which could give more space to each place?
Why has no-one thought of this before? Congratulations!
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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It does look crowded when you view the whole of England map, however the icons stay the same size when you zoom in, so effectively they get proportionally smaller and spread out.
Thanks to the person who changed mine from upturned teardrops to the proper icons, as I couldn't find how to put little houses and horses in.
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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Where do you get the horse icon from?
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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An excellent idea! I have added the saddlery I am using at the moment near Ashby as she is so friendly and helpful!
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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Inspired idea!
I've added a few around me.
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hussar
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(old hand)
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06/06/2008 11:10
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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This is a great idea but where do you find the proper icons? The area south of Edinburgh looks very bare and I could easily put some stuff in there but can only access the teardrops ...
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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This is great, i've just added us and my local cross country course. let's get this really recognised!
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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Quote:
This is a great idea but where do you find the proper icons? The area south of Edinburgh looks very bare and I could easily put some stuff in there but can only access the teardrops ...
i had that problem too but if you click on the tear drop icon on your listing it will bring you up a whole load of choices for you to choose from.
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hussar
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(old hand)
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29/06/2008 13:46
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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Quote:
i had that problem too but if you click on the tear drop icon on your listing it will bring you up a whole load of choices for you to choose from.
Oh, thank you!
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JillA
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(journeyman)
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05/07/2008 16:06
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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Ooh, I've added two of our sanctuaries too.
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magic104
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(Carpal \'Tunnel)
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11/07/2008 19:58
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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Great idea, but got side tracked with the sat pics & found the field with out 3 in. The field looks huge!
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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brilliant idea! im off to add my bits and pieces in now!
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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Thats a great idea, I have just added a few places as there were not many in my area!
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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Could anyone tell me how to use it?
I clicked on edit and placed a blue pint thing but it dint come up with any options to edit the name or anything. And it also didn't come up with the horse and money symbols
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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Since having my trailer, I have discovered there is a shortage of trailer friendly car-parks around. They either have a height restiction or are too narrow to turn a trailer in.
Maybe some kind folks could mark such car parks that are trailer/lorry friendly. Thanks!
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Re: Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!
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How fantstic. Well done for a great idea
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