RachelFerd
Reged: 24/04/2005
Posts: 480
Loc: London
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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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Reged: 21/02/2007
Posts: 2931
Loc: Leicestershire
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Ooo I really like this idea!
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JessieM
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Reged: 22/08/2007
Posts: 207
Loc: Oxford
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I reckon this is a great idea but how do i put places on the map?
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Evil_Cookie
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Reged: 21/11/2006
Posts: 612
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Have placed something up... its a good idea.
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Jade_R
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Reged: 16/06/2007
Posts: 560
Loc: UK
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I've put a few up 
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skye123
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Reged: 05/12/2006
Posts: 1785
Loc: midlands!
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thats a really good idea!
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Mort
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Reged: 12/10/2007
Posts: 126
Loc: Lancashire.
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What about asking Admin to sticky it. Great idea.
Edited by Mort (17/04/2008 13:59)
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Tinker_Belle
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Reged: 04/02/2008
Posts: 2885
Loc: Gloucestershire
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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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Tinker_Belle
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Reged: 04/02/2008
Posts: 2885
Loc: Gloucestershire
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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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Fellow member of the 'I Love Chestnut Mares' clique with WeeBrown
Fellow member of the 'I would do Danny Dyer and I'm proud' clique
Appreciative owner of a chestnut mare who on good days is known as Sunny, bad days she is known as ratbag/cowbag/other less complimentary names....
Formerly known as Chestnut_Mare85
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QUICKFIRE
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Reged: 02/01/2008
Posts: 312
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What an excellent idea, well done you.
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jumpthemoon
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Reged: 03/05/2007
Posts: 2936
Loc: Leicestershire
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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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Reged: 28/03/2008
Posts: 650
Loc: Herts/Cambs
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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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NoCollection
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Reged: 15/07/2007
Posts: 229
Loc: Devon
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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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Reged: 28/03/2008
Posts: 650
Loc: Herts/Cambs
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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
Reged: 06/11/2003
Posts: 48208
Loc: Sunny Mallorca ATM!
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When I hit EDIT button it just wants me to edit the Crofton Manor info
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Weezy
Reged: 06/11/2003
Posts: 48208
Loc: Sunny Mallorca ATM!
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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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Reged: 14/11/2007
Posts: 661
Loc: Thirsk, North Yorkshire, UK
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What a brilliant idea! I'll add a few places too!
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CastleMouse
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Reged: 19/08/2005
Posts: 19934
Loc: Co. Tipperary, Ireland
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Excellent idea!
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jessrulesdaworld
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Reged: 18/10/2005
Posts: 10036
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I have no idea how to add places!
ETA:worked it out!
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Edited by jessrulesdaworld (21/04/2008 19:51)
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Penguinboots
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Reged: 27/07/2005
Posts: 632
Loc: Cornwall/Bristol/Germany
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Added a couple!
Great idea.
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