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    I don't event, but I've done some crossfitting. ...

    I don't event, but I've done some crossfitting. I can't say I love it...some of the workouts are fun, but overall, they require too much equipment and I get irritated with the complexity.

    Plus,...
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    I think as long as they feel like what they pay...

    I think as long as they feel like what they pay for is what they're getting, boarders are happy. I used to board at a facility that was very reasonably priced, yet safely maintained and my horse was...
  3. I recommend Dr. Meeker at Davie County LAH in...

    I recommend Dr. Meeker at Davie County LAH in Mocksville.

    I really appreciate how informed he keeps me throughout everything and is very willing to discuss all options.
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    After having multiple run-ins w/ ground nesting...

    After having multiple run-ins w/ ground nesting yellowjackets this summer, I have come to appreciate the non-aggressive wasp.

    I hate a yellowjacket - kill 'em w/ the spray, but wasps are fine.
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    Me! I just bought a 2009 CWB Pure. Its super...

    Me! I just bought a 2009 CWB Pure. Its super stable and easy to switch edges back and forth. Its a big large for jumping, but I like the stability more than huge jumping!

    The older boards are...
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    I did until I had to put her down 2 years ago. I...

    I did until I had to put her down 2 years ago. I still miss her!

    She was just such a wonderful, loyal, sweet, obedient dog. I can't even bring myself to adopt another b/c I'm afraid she won't...
  7. Yes. You HAVE to quit all sugary foods. Cold...

    Yes. You HAVE to quit all sugary foods. Cold turkey. Don't substitute any fake sugars, either. You just keep on craving sugary stuff.

    I've done the absolutely positively no sweets for many...
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    Lady-Comp. ...

    Lady-Comp.

    http://http://www.amazon.com/VE-Valley-Electronics-GmbH-Germany-Lady-Comp/dp/B000NOKX4Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1281040124&sr=8-1[/URL]

    Sounds strange - but its worked well...
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    I think the 1/2 and 3/4 ratings can be...

    I think the 1/2 and 3/4 ratings can be meaningless. You need to look at all the configurations making up any particular truck.

    Some of the older 3/4 tons couldn't haul as much as a new 1/2 ton. ...
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    Are you sure it wasn't the Breyer horse model?:D

    Are you sure it wasn't the Breyer horse model?:D
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    Eh - I feel sort of the same way. Right now...

    Eh - I feel sort of the same way.

    Right now I'm going to the barn about twice a week and just putzing around. I ride, but its more of a leisurely amble around the property. Thank goodness I...
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    My horse was a pawer. I think he had me trained,...

    My horse was a pawer. I think he had me trained, honestly. I'd walk off to the tack room or wherever and he'd commence to pawing and I'd turn around and walk back to yell. Basically I came back...
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    Diluted Bleach is the way to go w/ that urine...

    Diluted Bleach is the way to go w/ that urine smell. Our two dogs pee on the gravel driveway and rock deck supports - we dilute some bleach in a heavy duty sprayer and cover it thoroughly. Nothing...
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    I, too, hate the bottom up zipper. Much...

    I, too, hate the bottom up zipper.

    Much prefer my Grandprix half chaps.
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    Drag it. Maintenance is key. It may need more...

    Drag it. Maintenance is key. It may need more footing added to it, but that wont help if it isn't maintained.

    Sawdust and Shavings will likely make it slippery.

    I deal w/ the same thing at...
  16. I love my Grand Prix half chaps. Wonderful soft...

    I love my Grand Prix half chaps. Wonderful soft leather and zip from top to bottom.

    I have a pair of Ariat CC half chaps as well and HATE them. The leather is stiff and how the hell am I...
  17. I have Vogels - circa 2008, I believe. It took...

    I have Vogels - circa 2008, I believe. It took about 8 months and a call a month to finally get them. They were very backlogged - and I became angrier and angrier w/ each passing month.

    The...
  18. For the average amateur dressage rider, I see no...

    For the average amateur dressage rider, I see no valid reason to show rated.

    Honestly, what do you get?

    A ribbon? That was a waste of money!

    A piece of paper that subjectively says what...
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    Then why oh why don't you just wear the CO into...

    Then why oh why don't you just wear the CO into the arena?


    :yes:

    If I ever made it that far, I'd do it. No problem.
  20. Thread: Birth control

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    I had a Mirena for the full 5 years and just had...

    I had a Mirena for the full 5 years and just had it removed last week. Loved it...but like someone else mentioned, insertion was not fun. My current Gyno would be happy to insert a new one using...
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    Honestly, I can't really relate. I'm an amateur,...

    Honestly, I can't really relate. I'm an amateur, too...just continually hanging out around TL and 1st.

    This sport is no different than any other sport - there are very few riders that are super...
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    My TB was getting a lot of Triple Crown and...

    My TB was getting a lot of Triple Crown and Pennfields - and still looked awful. He was dropping weight, getting hot, and extra cranky.

    I switched him to 6 lbs of Alfalfa Pellets and 3 cups of...
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    I've got an Oricon Freestyle and a Smartpak...

    I've got an Oricon Freestyle and a Smartpak Thinsulate for my TB, although he's a shorty at 15.3! Both of those have pretty long drops, though. The neighboring TB, who is closer to 16.3, has a...
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    Wow! Timely thread. My gelding had a hairline...

    Wow! Timely thread. My gelding had a hairline fracture on his right front - came in dead lame the weekend after Thanksgiving. I thought it was an abscess. After a week I took him to the clinic...
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    I've been trying to study/learn/practice dressage...

    I've been trying to study/learn/practice dressage for only two years now, coming from QH's then a H/J background, and its statements like this that have driven me nuts:

    "I work on getting my horse...
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