RachelFerd
Reged: 24/04/2005
Posts: 786
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: 3235
Loc: Leicestershire
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Ooo I really like this idea!
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JessieM
enthusiast
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: 648
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Have placed something up... its a good idea.
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Jade_R
addict
Reged: 16/06/2007
Posts: 665
Loc: UK
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I've put a few up
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skye123
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 05/12/2006
Posts: 1949
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: 129
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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Jingle_Belles
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Reged: 04/02/2008
Posts: 3951
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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Jingle_Belles
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Reged: 04/02/2008
Posts: 3951
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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QUICKFIRE
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Reged: 02/01/2008
Posts: 313
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What an excellent idea, well done you.
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jumpthemoon
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 03/05/2007
Posts: 3347
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: 671
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
enthusiast
Reged: 15/07/2007
Posts: 252
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: 671
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: 49580
Loc: The Sodden Cotswolds
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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: 49580
Loc: The Sodden Cotswolds
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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
old hand
Reged: 14/11/2007
Posts: 738
Loc: Thirsk, North Yorkshire, UK
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What a brilliant idea! I'll add a few places too!
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ChristmasMouse
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Reged: 19/08/2005
Posts: 20579
Loc: Co. Tipperary, Ireland
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Excellent idea!
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JessPickle
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Reged: 18/10/2005
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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: 667
Loc: Cornwall/Bristol/Germany
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Added a couple!
Great idea.
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yorks
Reged: 31/12/2004
Posts: 80
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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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brightmount
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Reged: 25/01/2006
Posts: 1389
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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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brightinsel
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Reged: 13/08/2006
Posts: 4438
Loc: Well north of Watford
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Where do you get the horse icon from?
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St_Nickiless68
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 22/07/2007
Posts: 2119
Loc: rural middle england
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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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merlins-mum
Reged: 18/01/2004
Posts: 986
Loc: England - Surrey
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Inspired idea!
I've added a few around me.
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hussar
old hand
Reged: 16/01/2006
Posts: 1023
Loc: Scottish Borders
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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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Josafiend
journeyman
Reged: 28/10/2006
Posts: 64
Loc: Grantham, LINCS
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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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Lastest news....Gizmo the Shetland has packed his bags and just like Nellie would like to say goodbye to our circus. He says he doesn't get enough attention or little people here and would like to go play elsewhere. Are there any offers...?
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Josafiend
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Reged: 28/10/2006
Posts: 64
Loc: Grantham, LINCS
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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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Lastest news....Gizmo the Shetland has packed his bags and just like Nellie would like to say goodbye to our circus. He says he doesn't get enough attention or little people here and would like to go play elsewhere. Are there any offers...?
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hussar
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Reged: 16/01/2006
Posts: 1023
Loc: Scottish Borders
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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
journeyman
Reged: 01/05/2007
Posts: 91
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Ooh, I've added two of our sanctuaries too.
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magic104
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 02/04/2006
Posts: 3415
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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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digitalangel
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Reged: 13/11/2006
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