Tack Stalls at Horse Shows - Proper Decorations?

[Pewter]

I noticed at Upperville that there were many tack stalls beautifully decorated - with wood chips, beautiful tack trunks, flowers, plants, etc.

I also noticed a barn that had decorated in a beach scene - - with plastic pink flamingos and everything -- that seemed to have all been purchased at wal mart. Very tacky, in my opinion.

What is the proper etiquette for decorating tack stalls at horse shows? Do any of your barns do this?

just curious...thanks!

[Pewter]

I noticed at Upperville that there were many tack stalls beautifully decorated - with wood chips, beautiful tack trunks, flowers, plants, etc.

I also noticed a barn that had decorated in a beach scene - - with plastic pink flamingos and everything -- that seemed to have all been purchased at wal mart. Very tacky, in my opinion.

What is the proper etiquette for decorating tack stalls at horse shows? Do any of your barns do this?

just curious...thanks!

[Yng Amateur]

I heard about the exact tack stall you are referring to, Pewter! Heard it was just awful! An "older AA" friend of mine rides at that barn, and had to "sneak in the stalls" from the back side so nobody would know he was associated with that barn. Can you imagine?

[Goodyfourshoes!]

Actually, I think pink flamingoes might be fun, in a tacky sort of way!!! Not sure I would be the one willing to do it, though...

At the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, they give out prizes to the best decorated stables. These people go all out, I mean I could live in some of the tack stalls that they set up - potted plants, antique furniture, carriage lanterns, videos running of their horses on a little tv, photo albums on a table, one farm had a FOUNTAIN ...the whole nine yards, it's Martha Stewart invades the show grounds! I always marvel at them. Usually I have enough trouble just getting myself, horse and all assorted equipment etc. to the show ground!!

I suppose if you have that big of a stable, you could organize a "decorating crew". I suppose it's only limited to your imagination.

[Goodmudder]

Sounds like someone was doing a harmless spoof?

[TequilaSun]

There is no "proper" etiquette.

Pink flamingoes on a beach scene sounds like lot's of fun! Obviously the people who did it, didn't think it was tacky so who cares what anyone else thinks?

My barn's rather boring - just the normal bench, wood chips, chairs, curtains w/ framed photos of us (the riders) and blah blah blah, all the normal stuff. When I get my own barn, it's going to be so much better!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Caruso]

Speaking of pictures, one year, the Chapots had their favorite "crash scene" pictures on the walls of their tack room - Old ones of Frank, Mary, Wendy, Laura, and their clients, too (Joy Carrier, for one). I thought it was hysterical and nice to see someone at that level doesn't take themselves too seriously. But there were a lot of tsk tsks, and I havent seen that display since. /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[Ben and Me]

Haha Carusa!

Well, if yall are upset about the Flamingo's, I bet you wouldn't approve of our Halloween "C" show down here at the Fairgrounds! One barn even set up a graveyard with all of their trainer's names on the tombstones! Hahaha /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Sure, it might be a little tacky but its a lot of fun! And since we're up til 10:00 at the grounds getting our horses bedded down, a lot of the barns put out candy and let us go Trick-Or-Treating around the grounds! Its a blast! Of course, none of the costumes are too original-most people seem to be dressed as riders for some odd reason.... /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[TequilaSun]

One time at Halloween I dressed my pony up as a motorcycle, and I was a biker chic from the 80's... LOL. We put big cardboard wheels on his legs, and made him a little headband with head lights on it... it was so cute!! *G*

[Flash44]

Tack rooms MUST give out free food and it HAS to be good.

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[Good to go]

Actually Upperville did have a lot of nicely decorated stalls this year, and the beach scene one was fantastic. It was very creative and unique, and some people put a lot of hard work and creativity to make it that way! There is no set rule.....stalls can be decorated as you wish...matter of fact next year at Upperville you may be able to attend your favorite discotech after horse showing....just you wait and see!!!!

[Colin]

Alright, Good to Go....I get it now. You went to Wal Mart WITH the trainer to decorate the beach scene...or did you just happen to have those pink flamingos hanging out in your front yard? LOL!

[Pewter]

Actually, Colin, I think Good to Go stole those pink flamingos from Moesha's front yard!

[Yng Amateur]

Hey Good to Go -- is the rumor true that you were bathing in the little plastic wading pool that was part of that beach scene tack room decoration?

[Kennett Square]

The Beach Theme has been done for many many years by the same barn. It seems to work for them. Maybe next year they'll have wave machine too?

[BendingLine]

Skinny dipping would be more accurate.....Good to Go must have had a few too many margaritas....she did seem very..uh...refreshed, after her "swim"!

[CTT]

Ohh stall seens. I love walking around to see them especialy the winter shows with the Xmass sceen. Sometimes they are overdone but this one realy caught my my eye. It had a fire place with one of those electric fake logs and a bras screen with hosrses runing wiled and ontop of the mantel were tones of pics and trophyes from the show. on the otherside were 2 rocking chares that were very calonial and a table between them with a light and cookies and oh on the mantel were embroiderd stockings with actual pics of each horse and there name. The mother who did it realy did a good job. Then there was tree garland and white lights decorateing the top ars of the isle and on each stall was a wreath that had little wood gigures with the horses name embroiderd on a ribion that draped threw the midle. It was soo prit and butifuly done. Oh How I like tastfull scenes.

[inthesaddle]

Pink Flamingos - GASP!!!! Geez, lighten up!! It sounds like a hoot and a great way to break a little show tension. Not to mention how good the wading pool feels on your toes when you pull those hot boots off /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I hope life jackets were available! Hey Ben & Me- do you remember the girl on the gray & white pony in the costume class?
She dressed herself & pony as cows & wore the sign "EET MOR CHIKIN" It was a hoot!!

[Banks]

just so you know, they were parrots NOT flamingos, we werent allowed to put up flamingos
~hahaha Good to GO, we'll have a smoke and bubble machine, and a strobe light......!

[Moesha]

The beach scene tack room at Upperville was fine and more importantly it showed a touch of creativity and thought. Probably even more importantly 5 of the horses including mine were first in Virginia last year in their divisions, and also another 10 in the top 6. All were in the top 4 in the Zone as well as the Maryland and North Carolina standings. That is more important then what our tack room looked like. And it was fun doing it!!!

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[Becca]

Owoo, go Moesha!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Flash44]

How bout a tackroom decorated as a spa? With authentic and working decorations? Could be fun.

[AHC]

Two years ago, my trainer decorated with a southwestern theme, and last year it was Chinese (no free food with this one -- sorry flash). Each was tastefully and beautifully done and both showed a sense of style and a sense of humor... Love the idea of a beach theme. Bring on the pink flamingos!!!!!!

[Pewter]

Moesha -- I am sure your horses are fabulous and win a lot. I was only giving your barn's tack stall decorations a hard time..... Trust me..I KNOW that your horses are awesome -- especially your adult amateur horses! LOL!

[ias39noproblem]

Decorating tack rooms maybe cute, but I can do without them. Because the cost of those tack rooms being rented and decorated are usually payed by their clients. The clients have very little choice in the matter whether they want all that crap and the cost of it. Especially when the cost of Hunter shows are so expensive in the first place

[Inverness]

Speaking of the beach, did anyone catch the bank ad in the Upperville program that featured one of the O'Connors' horses wearing the inflatable pool toy? What a scream! I'd love to have an original print of that pic.

[juniorcatchrider]

Just to clarify:

The beach scene was new to the barn that did it this year. Last year that barn went the other way with a "normal" extravagant "English Garden" scene. It was kindly donated by a customer, costing over $500 and it was very traditional.

One barn normaly does do a large beach scene every year at upperville, however, they did not attend this show this year.

As far as this barn's beach scene goes: it didn't stop them from having 15 to 20 horses show Monday thru Sat. and continue to bring in top ribbons year after year at this competitive show. This included two tri-colors hanging on that beach decorated banner this year. Most barns don't do that well at upperville.

[Becca]

Awoo, I edon't think anyone was bashing the barn, or their abilities, just merely expressing a difference of opinions as to what they thought of/felt about the particular style of the scene that was used.

I daresay that the setting of your stalls has little to do with your ability.

[Colin]

Thanks, Becca, for helping to clarify. Nobody is discussing horse/trainer abilities. Just tack stall decorations! Seems that Junior Catch Rider may be a bit insecure...???? No need to be....you are fine. We're talking decorations, not horses/riding. (I don't see you guys show -- I live across the country! No opinion what so ever!)

[NorthEast]

I have some VERY interesting pictures from the "Beach Party" held in the tackrooms of that barn!!!!

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[Justbay]

Feel free to post them...

[Bumpkin]

And as far as clients paying for the decorations, they do out of the show fees they pay. I don't think it was meant that one client had to donate the theme. Haha, boy that would get kind of pricey. Oops, so sorry you have to do the decorations at the next show, it is your turn. Just kidding, the thought has me chuckling. :-)

[Lil]

If you're going to play with the big boys, I guess you're ready to pay for the tack stall! I, for one, will feel cheated if I finally get to an A show and the barn area isn't decorated lavishly.

[DMK]

Oh, I don't know Lil, you might feel cheated when you get the bill for all those lovely decorations! They look lovely, but boy, my wallet is screaming enough after the braider, show fees, trainer fees, hotel, and so on... Then you think HOW COULD PLANTS COST THAT MUCH?!?!?!?!

All that complaining aside, it really is nice to have a pretty, relaxing place to chill during a long show, so I mumble under my breath, pay it, and enjoy it at the next show /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Black Market Radio]

I think the beach theme sounds cool! Of course, this coming from your "typical California girl" who spends what free time she has at the beach... Congratulations Moesha on how well your barn did at Upperville! Speaking of Upperville, about how far away is that from Richmond? My friend is moving out there, and I am planning to visit her and maybe around "show time", so I would like to go watch and maybe meet some of you guys!

[Good to go]

Everybody just wait until next year...if you thought the beach scene was ahhhh "tacky" just you wait to see the theme for next year..but banks it's probably going to take us six months to desensitize our horses to our next theme....guess we should switch the chandeller in the barn to a strobe light...HAH!!!! Just everybody wait and see!!!

[Banks]

hahaha everyone....... you guys have NO IDEA whats gonna come next year..... we have already started planning....~you think the parties this year were crazy.......

[Kryswyn]

The winner of the Best Tack Stall at Upperville each year wins a $300 gift cert to a very nice tack shop. So there is an incentive to be distinctive, although you never know who is going to judge and what their taste is.

[Good to go]

Yes, and one never knows who may be the judge of these tack rooms, but honestly their were some very well done tack stalls this year...and alot of hard work and creativity were put into them. The winner of Upperville this year was very well deserved. <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Kryswyn:
The winner of the Best Tack Stall at Upperville each year wins a $300 gift cert to a very nice tack shop. So there is an incentive to be distinctive, although you never know who is going to judge and what their taste is.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[Colin]

So the tacky pink flamingo set up didn't win?? Well, at least the horses did -- that's what counts anyway, right, good to go???

[ClemsonGraduateRider]

Well I'm glad slaving over painting a fence (hehe) paid off at Upperville. There were a lot of very nicely done tack stalls and I am sure everyone worked very hard on theirs also! Good luck to everyone next year butIf I'm out there helping again we will be the champions!!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[crzyhrs]

I think the decorations reflect the quality of the people and riders. Oh and juniorcatchrider i am assuming that since no price tag was given for this years decorations, the rumors are true that a short run to walmart was all it took to set up? how tacky mentioning the prices of things-- do you ask every person you meet how much their shoes cost?

[dublin]

Maybe some of these suggestions can be incorporated into future tack stall decorations.....what would Martha think of PINK FLAMINGOS....OMG!! http://www.chronofhorse.com/ubb/eek.gif

TOP TEN WAYS YOU KNOW MARTHA STEWART HAS BEEN IN YOUR BARN

10. There is a potpourri pomander hanging from each halter
9. The horses' hooves have been trimmed with pinking shears
8. The horse treats are all stored in McCoy crocks
7. The manure fork has been decorated with raffia
6. That telltale lemon slice in each new silver water bucket
5. You find carrot & apple treats stamped out with copper cookie cutters and decorated with royal icing using a #2 rosette tip
4. Mane & tail hair has been collected and put into wire baskets for nesting material for the birds
3. A seasonally appropriate grapevine weath adorns the front of each stall
2. You horse goes outside naked and comes in wearing a thyme colored virgin wool hand knitted blanket with matching leg wraps
1. The manure pile has been sculpted into swans

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[Black Market Radio]

That was cute Dublin! Crzyhrs, I think you are a bit harsh! I don't think that how your tack room is decorated has anything to do with quality of the rider. I think that your comments totally contradicted themselves, on one hand, you are saying that only 'quality' tack rooms mean 'quality' riders, (that's why Moesha's barn did so good huh?) then you tell the other poster THEY are tacky? Personally, I think YOUR comment was rather tacky!

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[crzyhrs]

Devildog did you see the decorations? I was trying to convey the idea that the tack stall decorations reflect on the barn- wether it be good or bad.

[Black Market Radio]

No I didn't, but maybe they had fun doing it, I seriously don't think that the way a barn decorates their tack room shows the quality of the barn! Obviously they are doing SOMETHING right, or they would not have done as well as they did! My heck! H/J doesn't have to be all tea and crumpets you know!

[Duffy]

Dublin - that was GREAT! LOL /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I want more of the same!! Let's see, what next. . .

[Harris]

Plastic flamingos are not good! Completely distasteful, in my opinion! I'm not sure how "well" Moesha's barn did at Upperville...but that really isn't the point.

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[ClemsonGraduateRider]

I agree that the more professional looking tack stalls definitely give the barn (and co) a much more professional image. While they were having fun with it (the flamingos) others may be taken more seriously business wise. I would rather be associated with a barn that has a professional, conservative tack stall. and as for being tea and crumpets, hunters are supposed to be more conservative and proper whether you like it or not. that is the appropriate style that goes into the ring and that is the style that should be represented outside the ring

[Colin]

Well said, Clemson Rider! Hey -- where in Fairfax are you from? I went to Robinson HS! Lived in Fairfax for MANY years!

[ClemsonGraduateRider]

hey colin I am actually in Chantilly and went to Chantilly HS, know anyone from there?

[crzyhrs]

Oh please - so the Flamingo gang is claiming they won EVERYTHING at Upperville? A few low ribbons in each division with 15-20 horses as you claimed sure looks like a lot on the banner doesn't it? The proffesional has no need to brag. If you ride well everyone knows you are a good rider, and that you didn't just have a "good day". So before we all go off on how we are the best, our trainers are the best, ect. it would be wise to remember that. Unless, of course, the goal is to make ourselves look stupid.

[Colin]

Crayhrs -- I MUST know you! If not, I WANT TO! LOL!

Clemson Rider -- I know a few people from Chantilly -- I graduated from Robinson in 85.

[ClemsonGraduateRider]

colin - I graduated in 98 so I probably wouldnt know any of the same people

and ditto on wanting to know crzyhrs!!!

[Black Market Radio]

Here comes that elitist attitude again. It's all just a show of money. I agree with you on one thing and one thing only, that one needs not brag. You guys are always telling ME to lighten up, I think it's some of YOU who need to! Those who think that it's all in the elegant tack room decorations and GP riding jackets and TS' and Vogels. Did you ever stop to think that maybe they had FUN decorating their tack room, and that maybe they wanted to be unique and DIFFEREN? Oh my! Someone who didn't faaawwwwlow the herd! The NERVE! You guys would HATE me if I ever made it to a big show like upperville, rolling in with my rubbermaid trunk and not spending a fortune on clothing and accesories! It's become a human show more than a horse show! I really don't think the horses care whether they are in a barn with pink flamingos or a get up with fresh caviar served for passer byers! I understand the fun of decorating a tack room, but it's not very nice OR professional for that matter to slam another barn for their decorations. Crzyhrs, you stated it's not nice to brag, that it shows a lack of something that a true professional doesn't brag, well, a true professional also doesn't slam others! Even if you are not a pro, it still shows a reflection of your charactor that all of a sudden you show up on this board and all you do is a charactor assasination of Moesha! What does that tell us about you? Who are you? What is YOUR riding ability? Where do YOU show? What gives you the right to slam on someone else? Are you a better rider, or would saying so imply that you are not professional in your attitude?

[Harris]

Devil dog....I have only one thing to say.

YOU WOULD FIT IN PERFECTLY WITH MOESHA'S BARN! Bring on your rubbermaid trunks!

LOL!

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[Black Market Radio]

Why is that? Actually, I wouldn't because I ride dressage!

[Duffy]

Hey Colin - when do you leave for horse show civilization - aka - HITS Tahoe??? Got any big birthday plans??

[Justbay]

"more importantly 5 of the horses including mine were first in Virginia last year in their divisions" - Moesha

Which five were "first"? And what divisions?

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[ClemsonGraduateRider]

Hey Devildog, I don't even have a trunk, even a rubbermaid. I live out of my car (for horse stuff) and havent had a horse that I could show at a big show like upperville ever! I bought one of my TS USED, and the other were donated. I bought my show shirt for $5 on consignment, and my jacket is some unknown brand that I paid $60 dollars for. HOwever It is my knowledge that hunters should be a tastefull representation of the horse in the ring and I highly doubt that any of these people would walk into the ring with a hot pink jacket on. I really couldnt give a rat's a** what brand of clothes you wear in the ring as long as you look neat, tidy and tatseful. therefore my point being that if you are expected to go in to the ring in a tastefull outfit I beleive the barn's area should be representative of that. you are entitled to your own opinion but you should respect other's opinions too. I am not attacking their decorations only trying to explain where everyone else may be coming from.

Although I do agree that riding is an elitist sport primarily because it is very expensive . . even though some of us

oh yes and the people who had fun decorating there tack stall . . I believe that they wear TS and GP's and all the rest too.

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[Black Market Radio]

Ok Clemsen, I agree to disagree /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif with you. But I still think it is awefully rude of Crzyhrs to come here and start bashing people!

[Colin]

Hey Duffy! I leave for what I am hoping is civilization on Monday, July 3rd! I have quite a following of other Utah folk seeking the same! We are anticipating a good time to be had by all...no birthday plans....just me and Colin and a few bales of hay! LOL!

[Good to go]

Yes, good or bad....meaning the barn has creative, laid back and fun people!! Also we won't forget about all of those ribbons...sounds pretty good to me! <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by crzyhrs:
Devildog did you see the decorations? I was trying to convey the idea that the tack stall decorations reflect on the barn- wether it be good or bad.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[Colin]

Creative, laid back and fun??? Well....I can CERTAINLY vouch for that! At least with the majority!

[crzyhrs]

Harris I love you! and devildog my abilities or lack there of do not matter-- the subject at hand is tack stall decorations and if i'm rude so be it! And another thing, i love my TS,tack trunk, vogels, ect. and have worked very hard so i could buy them so i don't appreciate you bashing them! if you ask me it sounds as if someone is a little bitter - but that is off the subject-- i totally agree that plastic tack trunks would fit right in with the Flamingo gang- perhaps they purchased the trunks at the same place they purchased the flamingos?

[Colin]

LATE BREAKING NEWS:

I have some Late Breaking News on the tack room subject!

1) They were NOT pink flamingos! WORSE -- they were parrots!

2) Someone who rides at that barn was one of the JUDGES for the tackrooms -- OMG!

Needless to say, the parrots did not win!

[Black Market Radio]

Ok, Crzyhrs, or should I just call you crazy for short? I am NOT bitter, and YOU are the one who went off topic about the tack stall decorations and started bashing people, and yes, your riding ability does have to do with it because who are you to comment on another rider? Are you the God of riding? Are you any better? I don't care WHAT clothes you wear, that is not the point. The point I was making is that it doesn't matter WHAT a person wears or what his tack room looks like! Does it really MATTER WHERE they bought the parrots? Actually, the parrots sound like they fit in better with a beach theme. YOU are the one who came in here with a holier than thou demeaning attitude, so don't go calling ME bitter! I am not the one slamming people for the way they ride, or their tastes in decorations! Some of you guys have your noses so high in the air that a satelite is gonna hit ya right in the face! It's obvious to me that all you care about is money and how much was spent on trivial things! Why would I be bitter? I just don't get it! Does that mean I am bitter? No, it means that I don't understand your elitist attitudes. You guys all want this sport to attract more people, with that attitude no one is going to WANT to ride! Imagine telling someone "Well, in order to compete at someplace like Uperville, you HAVE to decorate your stall properly, spend $8,000,000,000,000 on matching equipment and decorations and make sure it is lavish and that Robin Leach would want to do a story on it because if you DARE have fun and dare to be a little different and *gasp* shop at Walmart of all places, then you will be ridiculed and your riding abilities will be affected and talked about by all! Yep. Back to the Dressage arena...

[Harris]

Hey, I thought the Chronicle had a "Dressage" bulletin board for DQ's like you, devildog.

[Black Market Radio]

EXCUSE ME??? I am NOT a DQ. Why are you bashing ME? I stick up for someone and all of a sudden I am a DQ? You need to go have your head checked! I have not bashed you guys, and then heaven forbid I offer a differing opinion and I am a DQ! Do you know what a DQ is? Appearently not, for I am FAR from being a DQ! I don't ride a $50,000 imported horse and cut holes in my gloves so my 10k diamond ring can poke through! Can I ask you, dear Harris, what it is you have against me? Is it the fact that I am not stuck up and stuffy and actually think it's kinda cool to have a little fun? Please tell me, I am dying to know exactly what I did and what I said that makes you think I am a DQ. I have friends on this board as well as on the dressage board. What is wrong with that? What are you, a segragationalist? Please, tell me and the rest of these people here exactly what you have against me, and why you feel the need to personally attacke Moesha and myself. I am waiting!

[Brumby800]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by devildog20:
No I didn't, but maybe they had fun doing it, I seriously don't think that the way a barn decorates their tack room shows the quality of the barn! Obviously they are doing SOMETHING right, or they would not have done as well as they did! My heck! H/J doesn't have to be all tea and crumpets you know! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Tea and Crumpets? I think we are more of a Jack Daniels and Cheez Nips crowd.

[ClemsonGraduateRider]

Good call Brumby!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Black Market Radio]

I was trying to make a point about how everyone seems so "stuffy", and yes, the jack/cheese nips would go with the parrots, not these "elegant" get ups!

[Colin]

Brumby -- don't you have some sewing to do? My blankets are in desperate need of your services!

[Clarke County]

Brumby - don't let Colin scare you off...she's just psycho about her upcoming debut....we can always use more Utahan input! And more dirt about Colin...!

[Black Market Radio]

Is Harris Moesha?

[Brumby800]

Colin - You are the one who is at work and should have better things to do. I am killing time by being on these boards because my 5 year old son broke his arm on Monday so I can't go anywhere for a few days until he feels better - God help me I can't even ride! ( Maybe a little grumpy.)

[Black Market Radio]

You didn't answer my question Harris, and how come you were bashing Moesha earlier and all of a sudden he's a babe? Maybe I should introduce you to my friends in the white coats...

[Black Market Radio]

Harris, why did you erase your reply that said "No, I am not Moesha but I wish I knew him, what a babe!"

[Colin]

I wouldn't be bragging about your exciting homelife, Brumby. Also....wouldn't be bragging about how you can't ride....we all know that!

[Harris]

Actually, devildog, I was a bit confused. You see, the real Moesha is not who has been posting as of lately. The real moesha has apparently raffled off his password -- several times -- because of the popularity of his name. Anyway, I was referring to the Older Adult Amateur rider that won the last raffle of the Moesha user name....not the "real" moesha. That is why I deleted it. I wouldn't want to confuse anyone.

[Good to go]

Ah...Harris...let me ask you this..does your barn have chandeliers hanging in your barn or just light bulbs??? Just asking??? HAH! <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Harris:
Devil dog....I have only one thing to say.

YOU WOULD FIT IN PERFECTLY WITH MOESHA'S BARN! Bring on your rubbermaid trunks!

LOL!

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[Harris]

Now, Now, good to go! Keep your emotions in tack. Maybe you need another cruise???

[Brumby800]

Colin - My guess is that you are going to Tahoe BUTTONLESS. Maybe I can't ride but at least I don't wear wrinkled shirts.

[Colin]

oops -- forgot about that! BRUMBY800 is a GREAT GREAT GREAT RIDER...

BTW -- I'll be over w/ the shirts tomorrow at 7pm -- do you have enough wine?

[Clarke County]

Don't fall for it, Brumby...it's a scam....

[Black Market Radio]

Harris, you STILL haven't answered my first question...

[crzyhrs]

hmm, i agree, Harris and Moesha are definately associated in some way DQ-( no offense)

[Xani]

CrzyHrs I know who you are now, and I am going to reveal it to Good to Go!!!!!!!!!!

[Colin]

I can honestly and truthfully say that Harris and Moesha are not associated in any way whatsoever! They have NEVER EVEN MET! I am certain of this, because Harris is very close to me...and I know him well.

[Black Market Radio]

Ok, then why is Harris so rude? Especially to me? What did I do? I defend some dagone parrot decorations and all of a sudden I am a DQ!

[Colin]

Oh Devildog -- fear not -- harris has just had too much champagne tonight, and loves to call everyone a DQ. We truly enjoy you, and I know Harris does as well...just any opportunity to razz someone is...well...taken!

[Ghazzu]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by devildog20:
Those who think that it's all in the elegant tack room decorations and GP riding jackets and TS' and Vogels. Did you ever stop to think that maybe they had FUN decorating their tack room, and that maybe they wanted to be unique and DIFFEREN? Oh my! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well said.

[crzyhrs]

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[crzyhrs]

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[Black Market Radio]

Thanks for the kind words Colin!

[crzyhrs]

as sad as everyone will be to see me go- my computer is going into the shop tomorow for a couple weeks so i will talk to all later!

[Ash]

Devildog-
Even though we have agreed to disagree in the past (the whole earplug debate) I feel I must back you up on this one. A few things:

1)It is TOTALLY inappropriate to call some one names because they don't agree with you. (the whole DQ thing)

2) Take what these people are saying with a grain of salt-most of what is said is meant to incite people and create controversy.

3) There is some truth in what has been said about the proper turnout at shows. Yes there is a "uniform"- TS breeches, Van Teal shirts, and Grand Prix riding jackets are the norm on the A circuit. Yes they are expensive but they are the best in fit and quality. Where I think the whole debate went south was when it started to revolve around $$$$. I don't wear a Grand Prix jacket because I want people to think I am rich- I wear it because it fits well and looks good. There is plenty of expensive clothing out there that would be considered just as inappropriate as some of the cheaper ill-fitting clothes. I saw PLAID breeches in the Dover catalog that cost $250-trust me-you would be laughed out of the ring a lot faster wearing those, then $40 skin tight cotton breeches. I think that poor turnout reflects a lack of caring and/or knowledge-not a lack of $$$. If you go to a A rated horseshow and you see a kid with her hair hanging out of a too big helmet-a shirt that gaps around the neck and a coat that looks like it belongs to her big sister and a crop sticking out of her boot- what do you think? I think that that person doesn’t have a clue on how to turn themselves out. I don't think, oh my God, she is poor! Chances are she isn't sitting on Roxdene either-her horse is probably turned out the same.

I guess what I am trying to say is- in every discipline (at the highest levels) there are certain standards that are expected. What would the dressage people think if I showed up for a Grand Prix Special in a coat that was 4 sizes too big, no gloves, a hunter bridle, field boots and a dirty horse? It really isn't a $$$$ issue-it is about knowing what is the proper turnout not only for your discipline, but for your level of showing as well.

[Black Market Radio]

Ash, I see where you are coming from, I guess in the dressage world though, we don't have a specific brand of breeches, a specific brand of shadbelly, boots... You get the point! You can now even get a washable shadbelly, for a good price and it's good quality. We too have a "uniform" for upper levels, but it's not brand-specific. And hey Ash, just because we dosagree on some things doesn't mean we can't agree on others! It's called diversity! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Jair]

Nice points Ash. Although I disagree with Devildog in that there are no specific brands in Dressage - there are, believe me. I am one of those strange jumper/dressage hybrids that enjoy competing in both disciplines, so I see both sides. So, FYI the "in" breeches are Pikeur along with the matching Pikeur Dianna coat (if you're female) , which costs something like a whopping $1,000. But, like Ash said,comfort if more important. So I still show in my hunt coat and brown hunter bridle (I have a grey). No one's ever complained! Let's face it, every activity/sport is bound to have an "in dress code" ! Its up to the individual as to whether you want to conform.

[Hattie]

Ash is 100% correct!! Well said, I wish I could convey my thoughts that clear! And it is nice to have discussions and have differences of opinion.

[Retrophish]

Uht Oh,
An entertaining thread still remains...... Erin is gonna get you "cliquish" fiends.

To repeat what I wrote in a personal email in respect to the editorial decision made by our fearless mediator:
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I think one of the Moesha aka various secret identities best summed it up in one of the posts. He wrote somthing to the effect of expressing that this is just a fun outlet, the more chaos and controversy (of course all in fun and lightheartedness) the more interesting and a better break from the mundane work environment. The mediator doesnt think it is half as much fun as the "clique" thinks it is. I think - in this environment where looks, riches and fashion have to be put aside (at least until we have live cameras attached to our machines), if you cant incorporateyourself into this clique, you are pretty helpless. Anyone can posture and pose with prose.

[Colin]

Well said, Retro! This clique is getting together at the Middleburg Classic horse show for some serious gossip! We would love you to join us!

[Retrophish]

And reveal my secret Identity????

Actually, I would love to join in and see alot of folks I havent seen much of since falling into a regular life groove, even bring a few others that would know exactly whassup.

What's the 411 on the reunion? I might just make it with a posse.

[Jair]

I agree with Colin, Retrophish - well said! The last few days have been very entertaining. I was kind of disapointed to log on and see the Moesha threads gone. Hope Moesah, Good to Go, Sea Urchin, JustBay et al haven't been scared away!

It would be a hoot to go out with you guys!

[Clarke County]

Not a chance!! Ha!

[Colin]

Be nice, Sea Urchin! Of course we will let them join us! (at least for 1 drink, eh?)

Isn't the 10,000 hunter classic on Saturday night at the M'burg classic? We could watch that then head to Moseby's for a gathering! That's IF Sea Urchin can still drink anything after hanging out with me Friday night! LOL!

[Jair]

I'm assuming, Sea Urchin, that you meant "not a chance" you'd be scared away, and not "not a chance" would I be allowed to go out with you 'cause that wouldn't be nice ! http://www.chronofhorse.com/ubb/tongue.gif

Besides, I'm pretty fun!

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[Justbay]

I have not ben scared away! I was just getting started when //zip// the whole thing went up in flames! Pretty funny place, I must say, and no harm done to anyone really!

[Retrophish]

Good Lord

Ya'll gonna hurt someones feelings.

Did any one remember to invite Erin? It certainly might be in order and a useful ploy to ensure the longevity of future threads.

[Colin]

Sorry, Retro, but NO ERIN! She would have us kicked out of Moseby's! That girl is just TOO wild...even for this group! LOL!

[Erin]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Retrophish:
The mediator doesnt think it is half as much fun as the "clique" thinks it is.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, she doesn't. There's nothing wrong with those type of posts... just like there's nothing inherently wrong with horse-for-sale posts. But the decision has been made that neither belong on this board. That's the way it's going to be... if you don't like it, tough toenails.

BTW, you must have sent your post to the wrong "fearless mediator," because I didn't get it. For future reference, questions about moderating decisions belong in private email, not on the board. I'm more than willing to listen to suggestions if you address them to me personally. You're new here, so I'm going to assume you don't know that there's no better way to piss me off than to question moderating decisions on the forum. http://www.chronofhorse.com/ubb/tongue.gif

Colin... after two years away, I'm not sure I'll be ready for the sociological experiment that is Mosby's anytime very soon /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Colin]

I miss you, Erin! You're right...the west does slow you down a bit, eh?

xoxo, betsy

[Good to go]

Good to Go......scared off...you've got to be kidding....just took a long weekend!!

[Good to go]

Xani......Please do!!!!!!! <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Xani:
CrzyHrs I know who you are now, and I am going to reveal it to Good to Go!!!!!!!!!!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[Moesha]

Remember this mess! I was curious during lunch what was on Page 161! I can't believe how gullible I was. And to have not figured out that 6 or more of the "antagonizers" on this thread were the same person!! It shows you how nothing is as it appears on a BB like this sometimes and that what you think you know about people in a BB situation is never concrete until you really know them!!!!

Anyway,

Have a great weekend everyone!


And watch my reruns in syndication!

[BustersMom]

Moesha, I was having a "busy" day at work as well. It is amazing how my mind drifts during conference calls.

A bad day at the barn is far better than a good day at the office....unless it is payday.

[serengeti36]

I want a bubble machine in my tack room next show. I am more into the traditional tack rooms but I do like the others. They are fun. There was one in Gulfport, Mississippi had a huge Elephant fountain. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
marion

[AHC]

Great revival, Moesha. I too don't think I realized at the time that so many of those posters were the same person..... Guess we'll see all of them at Middleburg, huh?

[Jair]

Ah, the good old days /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

How can you forget Pewter, YngAmateur, Kavu, Bending Line, Brenna, VATrainer, all such sterling characters.... I'm sure Colin knows what they are doing now /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[Bumpkin]

They are all most likely getting ready for the new horseie!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[serengeti36]

Did no one notice my attempt to make this a happy board? Bubble machines? Come on people, that's happy! This place is going to start sounding like Catchride Jrs board in a minute (don't even make me go there). Think happy thoughts, bubble machines for every tack room, children, puppies, ponies, all chasing bubbles. Even better tack cleaning bubbles so when they land they condition tack! Think happy thoughts, think happy thoughts...
marion

[Bumpkin]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by serengeti36:
Did no one notice my attempt to make this a happy board? Bubble machines? Come on people, that's happy! This place is going to start sounding like Catchride Jrs board in a minute (don't even make me go there). Think happy thoughts, bubble machines for every tack room, children, puppies, ponies, all chasing bubbles. Even better tack cleaning bubbles so when they land they condition tack! Think happy thoughts, think happy thoughts...
marion<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Didn't Ozzy Osbourne nix bubble machines when his wife wanted them for a concert?

Perhaps they could have bubble machines for the Classics?
You ride into the arena through a curtain of bubbles!!!
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[PonyJumperGRL]

When my trainer groomed for Hap in the 80's, she said one year they brought palm trees, beach chairs, and a beach ball, etc. to Indoors along with a load of California Beach Sand. She said the East Coasters thought all these Californians were on crack. The story still makes me smile...I wish I could have seen pictures!

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[AAJumper]

That is hysterical Ponyjumpergrl! I would have loved to see pictures of that!!!

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[Melzy]

Getting back to the topic of tackroom decorations, does anybody have photos to share?

I think the beach scene decorations are meant to lighten the spirits of all those hard working people involved. Tackiness - how appropriate and creative! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

What a hoot! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I'm sorry I missed out on the fun.

Great barn advertising. KUDOS /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[knowonder]

can back me up on this--ya'll ain't seen tack stall decorations until you see a Class A Arabian show--especially at Regionals and Nationals--oh the comments--I am going to Nationals this year and will endeavor to bring back photos to post! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Proud Member of Wood Hill Farm who's motto is "I'm not going sober!"