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Jun. 19, 2013, 09:35 PM
Build things with soft, friendly faces and preferably things that can be jumped either direction (which will be more useful and practical in a small...
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Jun. 19, 2013, 09:25 PM
This is for dressage, so neither a kimberwicke or a pelham would be options.
BH, there are multiple widths of Duos, and I do think one is quite...
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Jun. 19, 2013, 09:16 PM
I feel like this should be published somewhere. Maybe sent via email to all families who qualify?
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Jun. 19, 2013, 08:56 PM
My Nathe is actually thinner than my Duo (which is also chewed up a bit). And I don't know, again, if I want to go out and buy a pricey bit...
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Jun. 19, 2013, 08:53 PM
Will is also an incredibly intelligent guy (and if you can't figure that out reading his blog entry, then you're not paying attention). Just because...
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Jun. 19, 2013, 07:41 PM
I just put one of my HM mullen mouths on. I feel like I've used it before on him and it wasn't great, but maybe I'm thinking of something else.
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Jun. 19, 2013, 07:09 PM
The one with the thing in the middle is too wide and he HATES it. I don't understand why Happy Mouth doesn't make 4.75" bits. That would give me more...
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Jun. 19, 2013, 07:03 PM
Of course you all suggest the ONE BIT I do not think I own. I think I have the Myler with hooks and a combo. OF COURSE. :lol:
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Jun. 19, 2013, 05:28 PM
Good point. Also, can you paint? A fresh coat of paint can go a long way in freshening up a household, both in the looks and the smell.
But, yes,...
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Jun. 19, 2013, 04:47 PM
Kinda sorta a legit question- any ideas for the super sensitive horse that can squeeze into between those two rather soft bits? Toby is perfect in...
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Jun. 19, 2013, 09:29 AM
Meh....I would be highly hesitant, but if we're just talking some hock injections on a horse that had a racing career, I probably wouldn't...
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Jun. 19, 2013, 08:32 AM
The whole thing is about having FUN. The only thing inappropriate would be being grumpy and overly competitive. Just go do what you need to do for...
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Jun. 18, 2013, 06:18 PM
One thing I learned from my mom (who used to have a home cleaning business and is a fastidious house keeper, even with dogs) is to KEEP YOUR VACUUM...
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Jun. 18, 2013, 06:06 PM
Even my house cats, who get to go out, are hunting fools. I'm always finding little gifts lying around. And they seem to always be eating when...
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Jun. 18, 2013, 01:36 PM
No one is saying this horse and rider are ready right now for training, because obviously they aren't. But I don't think that if they solve this...
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Jun. 18, 2013, 07:26 AM
One of the biggest reasons I prefer MY saddle to others is that, of all things, the stirrup leathers fit me. I am petite and have short legs and it...
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Jun. 18, 2013, 07:07 AM
Rein or bridle lameness isn't REAL lameness. It's typically caused by the rider being unsteady or harsh with their hands and/or not riding forward...
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Jun. 17, 2013, 09:44 PM
Yeah, the fleece NEWs are pretty nice. The thing I find most "difficult" about them is getting them on snug enough. I am sure I as I get used to them...
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Jun. 17, 2013, 12:27 PM
I don't 100% agree with this principle. There are MANY horse and rider combos that are perfectly comfortable, happy, and competent at a certain level...
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Jun. 17, 2013, 10:24 AM
Azium is dexamethazone, which is a DRUG. Just to be clear that this is not something people should be looking into or giving daily. Dex helps in...
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Jun. 17, 2013, 09:42 AM
There are definitely saddles that just seem to fit A LOT of horses (not everyone, but a lot of them). My trainer friend's saddle seems practically...
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Jun. 17, 2013, 09:29 AM
Sadly, I don't think there's much left closer in on River Rd anymore. Too bad you weren't asking 4 or 5 years ago....I managed a awesome little event...
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Jun. 17, 2013, 09:21 AM
So much fun! Been a couple of times (though, I've never ridden. Just been support crew). Lots of fun, lots of cheering, fun courses, etc, etc, etc. ...
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Jun. 16, 2013, 09:13 PM
Funnily enough, when I worked for a trainer and we were riding lots of horses every day, 9 times out of 10, our saddles (which were the same brand...
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Jun. 16, 2013, 08:45 PM
There's a HUGE eventing scene in the area...you're in the heart of Area 2!
As for barns in that area, I am a big fan of Destination Eventing, out...
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Jun. 15, 2013, 07:24 AM
I will never understand why small women are drawn to giant horses. Yeah, we can certainly do fine on them (I certainly have), but if you have a...
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Jun. 14, 2013, 09:10 PM
Things high in Omega 3s can help to a degree (flax, fish oil, etc), but the thing that helps the most is prevention. Easier said than done if flies...
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Jun. 14, 2013, 07:15 AM
Not quite, though I've been curious about the wool. I have the sheepskin one-...
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Jun. 13, 2013, 06:23 AM
FWIW, Bruce Davidson says he jumps his TWO YEAR OLDS (homebreds) up and down little banks and over little baby jumps shortly after they are started...
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Jun. 12, 2013, 10:05 PM
If you want to save money but get good quality, I would get an ECP sheepskin half pad. Funny, reading back over this old thread...I still love my...
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