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    GPS is fine, as is wheel. Whatever you have...

    GPS is fine, as is wheel. Whatever you have available.

    I'm not doing a full event, but am running a schooling combined test next weekend (my first). We're offering ground pole through Prelim. I...
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    Sadl-tite armband studs coupons/certificates...

    Sadl-tite
    armband
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    Not that I've ever gotten a goodie bag. :)
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    Agree with what's already been posted. As for...

    Agree with what's already been posted.

    As for calculating optimum time, there is really only 1 way to do it. Measure the course... divide by the speed. Ie: if the course is 400 meters long and...
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    Wanted to thank everyone again for all the...

    Wanted to thank everyone again for all the wonderful advice/pep talks regarding my nerves for a clinic this past weekend. I'm happy to report, not only did I NOT throw up but we had an absolute...
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    Thanks for all the advice and the pep talks! I'm...

    Thanks for all the advice and the pep talks! I'm sure it will be fine. Shirley is green, but game and so very smart. She's had some issues in the past with dealing with things but we're past that...
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    was Nerves now Thank you & Clinic recap!

    I think I might just need a pep talk. I always get nerves. usually butterflies in my stomach. They happen before every jump round... usually in warm up and in the start box. They go away after I...
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    Don't ya mean "...deal with the 1% who THINK they...

    Don't ya mean "...deal with the 1% who THINK they are special"? ;)
  8. Thread: 3-day question

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    we had a similar ride at an event last month. BN...

    we had a similar ride at an event last month. BN rider FLEW around SJ. I didn't have a front row seat to it but could see from a distance and she left out a stride from EVERY measured distance on...
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    Not sure but it could be a combination of...

    Not sure but it could be a combination of refusals and perhaps a Wilfull Delay penalty? Though I'm not sure WHY you'd have wilfull delay after having several refusals, but it's the only thing I can...
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    I remember that wipeout. It was at prelim and...

    I remember that wipeout. It was at prelim and yes, just as scary.

    No, this rider did NOT go around saying "wait for your mother". At least not in SJ. She was in fact 9/10th of the problem with...
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    AND failure to give the horse a good ride. We've...

    AND failure to give the horse a good ride. We've all seen FAST SJ rounds. But usually they're either A) fast but balanced or B) fast and you see the rider TRYING to make a difference. ...
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    Probably. I haven't seen 1 given out, much less...

    Probably. I haven't seen 1 given out, much less 2... much less (as DW mentioned) to the same rider - though it was 2 different horses. Don't have details on the first, but saw the 2nd and the DR...
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    Actually we weren't. I was announcing in SJ. I...

    Actually we weren't. I was announcing in SJ. I think you're thinking of FlightCheck. But I certainly welcome the comparison. :)
  14. Thread: IEA Roll Call

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    Oops! That was my fault. I was told you were...

    Oops! That was my fault. I was told you were presenting it but that if you hadn't been, that you would have won it... kind of got all gobbledy-gooked around in my brain.

    IEA is a fantastic show...
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    XC in the DR column means there was a DR handed...

    XC in the DR column means there was a DR handed out on XC (it showed up on my score sheets I was announcing from and I asked). You may also see SJ in the DR column (as one was handed out in SJ as...
  16. Technically, the Thurs/Friday KDA is a "different...

    Technically, the Thurs/Friday KDA is a "different show" than the Sat/Sun KDA. A friend of mine rode Thurs/Fri/Sat and technically has scores from 2 different shows.
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    A good friend of mine has a food truck for sale ;)

    A good friend of mine has a food truck for sale ;)
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    That's WONDERFUL!! Now... can you move Leg Up...

    That's WONDERFUL!!

    Now... can you move Leg Up so I can come? (I'm running a show that weekend) LOL Sorry... had to say it. :D
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    The first couple years of the 4*, they ran the 3*...

    The first couple years of the 4*, they ran the 3* as well. However, the 4* obviously can support itself (the entry fee is only $100 so you know we're talking ticket sales, sponsors and vendor fees),...
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    You know there's a chance that something "interesting" might just be said over the PA system, right? Sucks when the announcer knows you. :)

    Who are you going with? But seriously, I think you'll...
  21. Yes, I admit... I didn't think things through and...

    Yes, I admit... I didn't think things through and their running amok was entirely my fault. The cow I got last year stayed in the fenceline without testing it much if at all. I don't remember,...
  22. Speaking of fencing (aka Why I may never do cows again)

    So my goal this spring was to fence in a new area, about 1/3d acre... with no-climb fencing on wood and t-posts, topped with a line of electric tape just to be sure.

    Well I went and picked up the...
  23. Thread: Horses & Chickens

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    I did something similar when we had rabbits. ...

    I did something similar when we had rabbits. They had a hutch, but could come and go into a fenced off area as they pleased. I was worried about hawks, so I ran string across the top from fence to...
  24. Thread: Gardening 2012!

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    I lost track of this thread, so I'm just going to...

    I lost track of this thread, so I'm just going to jump in!

    Have PART of my garden in. I'm moving it from the space across the driveway (so I can fence that in for a paddock) to next to the house....
  25. I know everyone says that you HAVE to lock them...

    I know everyone says that you HAVE to lock them up at night to keep them safe, but it really depends on your situation. Mine have a room in the barn where they go and roost (and are SUPPOSED to use...
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