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    Lovely saddle, very nice!! I am not into...

    Lovely saddle, very nice!!

    I am not into Breyers, but do find myself fascinated more and more by them and their tack. A blog I love is http://braymere.blogspot.com/ and she does tips, etc on...
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    Glad to hear you're probably staying put! I...

    Glad to hear you're probably staying put! I recommend you keep doing IHSA, I know it made my college experience much better. Like asuits says, try finding a local owner that has a horse that needs...
  3. Thread: Things I don't get

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    I like the look of white stockings, and am too...

    I like the look of white stockings, and am too lazy to wrap white polos to get the look...

    I don't understand the physics of poulticing, but I heard you're supposed to poultice...

    At shows, my...
  4. Sorry to hear that, JoZ. FWIW, I don't think...

    Sorry to hear that, JoZ.

    FWIW, I don't think starting them later makes the have a "screw loose", it can be more challenging as mentioned by others, but I've started three 4yos in the last couple...
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    Ok, now I want to know.... what was the curse?...

    Ok, now I want to know.... what was the curse? Did it work?:eek: Can you post the curse, or would it only work if you publish it?:lol:

    I love fruit cakes!!:yes:
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    Who can this be contributed to? I don't want to...

    Who can this be contributed to? I don't want to steal it when I steal it...
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    I agree you find a lot more people now owning...

    I agree you find a lot more people now owning horses who don't seem to grasp what a commitment proper horse ownership is financially, time wise and in emotional energy. And we definitely have too...
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    Well, you could look into the therapy places you...

    Well, you could look into the therapy places you mentioned you had heard of that would accept unridable horses. Make sure it is a place that he will stay sane and happy, and perhaps let you know how...
  9. The people that own the colt run the barn,...

    The people that own the colt run the barn, correct? If they are being unreasonable by telling you you do not have rights, when they do exactly the same thing you wanted to do (bring filly in for one...
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    As mentioned above the 6" Herm Sprenger bit is...

    As mentioned above the 6" Herm Sprenger bit is actually 5.9"... they measure them in mm, 120, 130, 140, 150... not that big a jump up, maybe? On the other hand, if the one you're using is a 145,...
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    Do you think it is the angled lozenge, the mm of...

    Do you think it is the angled lozenge, the mm of the mouth, the fact it's loose ring, or the metal composition that's most important? You might want to try one of the (relatively) cheaper stubben's,...
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    Just wanted to 17th:lol: the recommendations for...

    Just wanted to 17th:lol: the recommendations for SmatPak supplements!! I use Smart Repair, Smart TLC, and SmartE&Se. ETA:I've also used SmartGut on a youngster in for training, which the horse did...
  13. A friend's TWH has intermittent swelling in his...

    A friend's TWH has intermittent swelling in his sheath in the summer; cause? unknown.

    This fall he developed swelling under his jaws, cultured, not strangles. He had similar symptoms re loose...
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    I feel for you, and sorry about the loss of your...

    I feel for you, and sorry about the loss of your mom.

    I am in a similar boat, I have a coming 9 year old with degenerating stifle cartilage. He had surgery by a top surgeon, but is basically a...
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    I agree with getting radiographs before anything...

    I agree with getting radiographs before anything else. Be sure to get digitals, as bone cysts and other "jewelry" are easier to find with digital, and sometimes not even visible on regular film...
  16. Looking for Naughty by Nature, 1990 TB mare by Trempolino

    1990 gray mare, sold at Keenland dispersal sale in 1995 and used as a broodmare for a few years. Anyone know her?
    http://www.pedigreequery.com/naughty+by+nature
    Thanks
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    I've worked January Keenland sales, and yes, you...

    I've worked January Keenland sales, and yes, you see a few of these guys every time. We sometimes had mares we were afraid would BE that mare!:lol:

    The owners and seller agents have the safety of...
  18. Thread: Help with my OTTB!

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    Totally outside the box

    It sounds like you're doing a good job looking at things from the medical perspective. This idea is a bit out there, but:

    If he is his normal self during his downtime? If he is edgy around you...
  19. Gelding available as stallion/stallion prospect companion LEASE SW OH can travel

    I am looking for a farm whose young stallion(s) needs a gelding companion. My guy is not ridable due to an injury, this would be a companion lease only. He is still quite sound, more than just...
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