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    Highly recommend picking up "The Ultimate...

    Highly recommend picking up "The Ultimate Horseman's English/Spanish Dictionary", by Maria Belknap.
    Very comprehensive. We have had multiple copies for staff/boarders/students/gifts over the...
  2. Yes-cow flop, rotting pumpkin, the occasional...

    Yes-cow flop, rotting pumpkin, the occasional fish carcass...BC/LabX with the ruff & buttpoms. Of *course* he's the one with the 'foul fetish'...Full bro with Smooth Lab coat stands by in dismay and...
  3. "Georgie Porgie"? "Imafancypuddin"? :) Georgie...

    "Georgie Porgie"? "Imafancypuddin"?
    :)
    Georgie Porgie pudding and pie,
    Kissed the girls and made them cry
    When the boys came out to play,
    Georgie Porgie ran away.

    Alternately : "Guaranteed...
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    These types of statements (note the plurality)...

    These types of statements (note the plurality) receive from me some variation of this pleasant and honest response:
    "Really? I hadn't heard that. It contradicts the research I've done on the...
  5. It was the silver bangle bracelet with an inlay...

    It was the silver bangle bracelet with an inlay of black/white fancy braid.
    The bracelet was a gift from me and 'the boys' to their 'Fairy Godmother'.
    This woman is beyond lovely--she's a...
  6. Condolences. I'm so sorry for your family's loss....

    Condolences. I'm so sorry for your family's loss.
    Add another extraordinarily satisfied--no--whatever comes way beyond satisfied customer of Bruce at Solenaro Design. His work is exquisite and he...
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    Stable and Gate/Fence Hardware Harness/Bridle...

    Stable and Gate/Fence Hardware
    Harness/Bridle Hardware
    Engraveable Stall/Halter plates and tags
    A small section (think end cap) of "Horse Gadgets You Didn't Know You Couldn't Live Without"...
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    So, here's the perspective from an equine...

    So, here's the perspective from an equine employer (er..yeah..you know what I mean!)

    MYOB about anyone else's salary or pay scale. It's irrelevant. Your value in terms of hourly wage will be...
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    It's a bit off-putting to have a post titled...

    It's a bit off-putting to have a post titled "Dealing with BOs" (emph added), since you immediately state that you aren't currently experiencing any real issues.

    Why wouldn't you feel fortunate...
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    There's the oldie-moldie, "Travelling by...

    There's the oldie-moldie, "Travelling by mare-shank" to mean going somewhere on foot.

    A "horse of a different color"...not sure of the origin, but it certainly meets the criteria here.

    I once...
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    VA-Shame on your boss for choosing the 'easy way'...

    VA-Shame on your boss for choosing the 'easy way' out rather than the honorable way. He should have had your back especially on your way out a bit more than it seems he did. Well, karma is a...
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    I think it would be fun if you named either the...

    I think it would be fun if you named either the pony or the bunny, "Cadbury"...(and the other, "Hershey" or "Nestle"?)
    Hmmn. Now I'm craving chocolate. Go figure.
    ;)
    Rev
  13. Not to make light of this interesting and...

    Not to make light of this interesting and touching thread; but just wanted to share a moment of levity:
    I read the OPs title out loud.
    SO turns, furrows the brow just a touch and responds...
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    "King Cole"...is he a merry old soul? ;) How...

    "King Cole"...is he a merry old soul? ;)
    How long can those show names be?...I'm fond of saying (in response to comments on my *limited* wardrobe spectrum)...
    "Black is the New Black".
    ...granted...
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    I have a hanging fish scale that will run up to...

    I have a hanging fish scale that will run up to 150 lbs--Got it for hay and also use it to get weights on diff feed/scoop weigh rations. I just stick the scoop in a handled bucket or hook onto a hay...
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    Such beautiful work. He's really lucky, you...

    Such beautiful work.
    He's really lucky, you know? He's got talent and ambition and a lovely "muse" who truly appreciates him.
    :)
    Thanks for sharing and cheers!
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    There is no emergency real or imagined that...

    There is no emergency real or imagined that trumps pulling out of the flow of traffic--at the LEAST to a wide highway shoulder. Preferably off the main thoroughfare altogether.

    High-handed crap...
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    Avoid any temptation to 'keep things informal'...

    Avoid any temptation to 'keep things informal' (!!) Any potental boarder or barnmate who uses that phrase should be setting off alarm bells and waving red flags in your brain.

    Draft your contract...
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    What about repeater traps that can catch...

    What about repeater traps that can catch quantities? Farmtek et al sell them.
    Second the issue of binning and barrelling everything as chew proof-ly as you can.
    Do a thorough "spring cleaning"...
  20. Thread: What Should I Do?

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    How fortunate you are to have an overabundance of...

    How fortunate you are to have an overabundance of friend/riding opportunities. If you must have troubles, those are the best ones to have.

    :)

    Ms. Manners suggests that keeping your original...
  21. Thread: Horse Treat names

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    2Dogs-- Not much research needed in this...

    2Dogs--
    Not much research needed in this instance unless OP has $ to approach Nestle about a sub-licensiing agreement. ;) Nestle has owned and rigorously defended the Toll House tm since the 40's. ...
  22. I confess to having barely browsed this thread. ...

    I confess to having barely browsed this thread.

    Speaking from *very* personal experience, the Registries will not--simply cannot absorb the costs of in depth investigation such as Handwriting...
  23. Thread: Horse Treat names

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    Solid. Freaking. Gold. I'll second DGRH's...

    Solid. Freaking. Gold.

    I'll second DGRH's proposal and SOA design concept. Perhaps "..is kickass"?

    I can dig up the TM info & will send it on. If I'm recalling correctly, it's not too onerus. ...
  24. Dude. You are so lucky and I am so sorry. Seems...

    Dude. You are so lucky and I am so sorry.
    Seems like I spent much of my early twenties perfecting the art of firmly karate kicking musicians off of badly wired amps. It only takes *once* to learn...
  25. Thread: Horse Treat names

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    Rwwarrr...Tell Nestle to "Bring it!" ...

    Rwwarrr...Tell Nestle to "Bring it!"
    (nononononono....Nestle can keep it....nothing to see here. Please move along....)
    So, this is sort of out of left-field, but when the horses are so excited...
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