The Chronicle of the Horse
MagazineNewsHorse SportsHorse CareCOTH StoreVoicesChronicle ConnectionMarketplaceDates & Results
 

Search:

Type: Posts; User: sadlmakr

Page 1 of 10 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.23 seconds.

  1. Replies
    63
    Views
    4,922

    I think in the begining you said you would be...

    I think in the begining you said you would be back on the 15th?
    So if it is a day late so what?
    Valentines day is a state of mind. You can celebrate it any day you want to.
    This is a true...
  2. In my humble opinion, you need to look for a...

    In my humble opinion, you need to look for a different teacher.
    Then you need to work on lightening your hands and try to see how little you can contact the bit and get results. My daughter has...
  3. Replies
    101
    Views
    7,334

    I mentioned this to a client of mine this...

    I mentioned this to a client of mine this morning, as this has been heavy on my mind.
    She said, "He wants out and is using the horses as his tool. He gives the ultimatum and she blows up and says...
  4. Replies
    101
    Views
    7,334

    I had a husband who at first was supportive. Then...

    I had a husband who at first was supportive. Then little by little he changed and the horses were the first thing he aimed for. I found out through someone else he hated the horses because I spent "...
  5. Replies
    67
    Views
    6,699

    After reading all these posts I guess I have been...

    After reading all these posts I guess I have been very fortunate in my equestrian life.
    I did teach a class once where the "ladies" all wanted to jump. After I saw the inept riding of all of them I...
  6. Replies
    82
    Views
    15,045

    I am so glad to hear your problem has been...

    I am so glad to hear your problem has been resolved.
    I was so worried about your getting stuck with a saddle that didn't fit you or your horses.
    I would not buy a saddle sight unseen from now...
  7. Replies
    56
    Views
    2,666

    Lord Grayson, Sir William Wolfsburgh Silver...

    Lord Grayson,
    Sir William
    Wolfsburgh
    Silver Hawk.
    Just a couple of ideas.
  8. Replies
    47
    Views
    2,785

    I have an old Hermes that is more than 35 years...

    I have an old Hermes that is more than 35 years old. It is showing the wear now and will have to be re-leathered. I have a very old Pariani too. It is worn along the seat seam and will need a new...
  9. Replies
    82
    Views
    15,045

    I have had problems with a saddle goods supplier...

    I have had problems with a saddle goods supplier in England not replying to my emails so I printed them all off and mailed them to them. They claimed they never received them at all. I never got them...
  10. Replies
    82
    Views
    15,045

    I am sorry to hear this happened to you. I...

    I am sorry to hear this happened to you.
    I wanted to ask, Do you have any reason to think this is a counterfit saddle?
    There are some who take a model of saddle and switch the metal name tags...
  11. Replies
    15
    Views
    2,258

    I figured this would happen sooner or later. I...

    I figured this would happen sooner or later. I have heard of various proposals in bleeding more money out of horse/pet owners.
    There has been proposals that horses be licensed like dogs and have...
  12. Thread: Am I alone???

    by sadlmakr
    Replies
    42
    Views
    1,204

    Please don't hate me because I am warm... We had...

    Please don't hate me because I am warm...
    We had 68 F. and Sunny here in the Sacramento Valley Ca.
    But we had our share of cold earlier this winter. I know for those North of the 45th Parallel it...
  13. Replies
    9
    Views
    355

    Our Welsh / Thoroughbred mare would do this also...

    Our Welsh / Thoroughbred mare would do this also at feeding time. I thought it might be a warning to any and all that she is eating and do not think of coming near her food.
    Although she would...
  14. If this sort of thing is not planned for there...

    If this sort of thing is not planned for there will be an occasion where it will happen.
    Old or young this is not the way to run farm. Every horse should have on the door of their stall the...
  15. Replies
    61
    Views
    4,543

    Seems like Customer Service is obsolete. I...

    Seems like Customer Service is obsolete.
    I would be out of business if I did the things that others in this trade do.
    Write the business. Tell them how you feel.
    I was in a store and was...
  16. Replies
    133
    Views
    31,436

    Oh I have sooo many things I could post here, but...

    Oh I have sooo many things I could post here, but I will limit t to one. My friend had a beautiful bay Arabian who was built much like a Thoroughbred. He was tall and had a good sensible mind.
    She...
  17. Long ago and far away in the land before time, my...

    Long ago and far away in the land before time, my Mom told me half the people in the world will like you and the other half won't. Stick with the ones who do like you and dust off the others from ...
  18. Replies
    160
    Views
    12,491

    This stallion needs to be taught manners. ...

    This stallion needs to be taught manners.
    Cutting him would solve some problems but if he has been allowed to take over and be boss he will do exactly that. Even as a gelding.
    He has no respect...
  19. Replies
    830
    Views
    20,263

    This whole subject is so riddled with highly...

    This whole subject is so riddled with highly emotional Animal Rights advocates and some well meaning but also highly emotional people that I do not see any progress towards any solution to the...
  20. Replies
    11
    Views
    522

    I used the galvanised metal trash cans with tight...

    I used the galvanised metal trash cans with tight fitting lids. But I also used Farnham's Just One Bite, rat and mouse poison. I wiped out a mass of rats in one day. My vet recommended it as best and...
  21. Replies
    31
    Views
    3,255

    It is good that you told your parents. And good...

    It is good that you told your parents. And good for you for taking notice right off.
    This trainer sounds fishy to me.
    I hope you are at another barn now.
    I have heard some horror stories...
  22. Replies
    830
    Views
    20,263

    There are far too many horses being bred that...

    There are far too many horses being bred that should not be. There seems to be a quanity VS quality problem. Out of 50 head of Thoroughbreds, how many are fast enough to go to the track? Same with...
  23. Replies
    279
    Views
    18,775

    "Rockinhorse" was right about the investment to...

    "Rockinhorse" was right about the investment to campaign such a horse is far more than what they are asking for him. The time to go choose the horse at a sale, the years of training and the years of...
  24. Replies
    27
    Views
    1,978

    I am glad to hear the saddler put the "floating D...

    I am glad to hear the saddler put the "floating D ring on the billets on your saddle. It will go to the right place for the pull of the billets to be balanced.
    I had a Dressage saddle come in the...
  25. Replies
    8
    Views
    431

    I used a human shampoo and a balsam conditioner...

    I used a human shampoo and a balsam conditioner and french braided the tail and tied it up and put a tail bag over it. It grew out so nicely. In Spring it was very nice. I used a suppliment for...
Results 1 to 25 of 250
Page 1 of 10 1 2 3 4