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    I sold the horses when I went to college. I...

    I sold the horses when I went to college. I couldn't afford to do both at the same time.

    Got married, got another horse, got divorced, kept the horse:)

    Back in college again at 30. Still...
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    Poll: And yet... I have never personally known of a...

    And yet... I have never personally known of a barn fire started by ashes from a cigarette. Did she check out the electric? Try the outlets to see how snug they are? Look for moisture on the...
  3. Having lived in several sectors of the horsie...

    Having lived in several sectors of the horsie world, my advice to anyone buying a horse would be to have a good horse trainer (not necessarily people trainer) as a good friend:)

    I have never...
  4. Thread: Ovation Melton

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    That helps, thanks. Most of our hunting is in...

    That helps, thanks. Most of our hunting is in the 20's-low 30's.

    Is it sized normally or should I size up or down?
  5. Thread: Ovation Melton

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    Ovation Melton

    Does anyone have any experience with this coat. The sales lady said it was VERY thick so now I'm afraid it will be too warm (if that's possible...). It's a 20 oz. melton, and I ride in 9.5 oz in...
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    Humm, what percentage of those folks foxhunted...

    Humm, what percentage of those folks foxhunted formally compared to today's show, show, show event riders?
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    That's kind of what I'm getting at, I guess......

    That's kind of what I'm getting at, I guess... I'm not good at being direct:) In all this mud my horse is losing shoes left and right. Which I think is a good thing... rather lose the shoe...
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    Shoeing Question

    I'd really like some input from different folks, but not a to shoe or not to shoe debate. My horse is shod in front barefoot behind, FYI.

    What are the benefits of shoeing? Protective? Keep hoof...
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    I'm in Southern Ohio, and I just used Trumbull...

    I'm in Southern Ohio, and I just used Trumbull Mtn to fit an IMPOSSIBLE to fit horse. They were wonderful. Honestly, the best service I've ever gotten. They know their stuff, and with a few pics...
  10. I suggest if you want to try it you contact...

    I suggest if you want to try it you contact someone in the Recycled Fibers Business. I work in the paper industry, and know you can get it for CHEAP!! There are hundreds of grades of paper, and...
  11. So sorry for your loss! Sending healing vibes to...

    So sorry for your loss! Sending healing vibes to your boys.
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    Camping at shows

    Wandering over here from Eventer World:D I recently started camping at shows and have lucked out to stay at places like the KHP so far, but I want to eliminate the hotel bill all together.

    I am...
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    County Stabilizer vs Conquest

    Anyone have opinions regarding the rider flap fit of these two saddles. I'm pretty average from hip to knee but ride in slightly short stirrups.
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    Racing Horse Leg Care

    Wandering over here from the eventer forum:)

    Can anyone give me an idea of what race horse leg care looks like nowadays?

    Poltice, icing, wrapping, pre-race, post-race, training days?
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    Shopping Question

    I just got a bonus, and it's time for a new coat. I've been riding in a navy blue hunt coat for dressage and stadium forever because it's what I have left from my past life.

    Any suggestions for...
  16. Thread: Farm Size

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    I can't remember ever having any more than maybe...

    I can't remember ever having any more than maybe three acres for the horses boarded or at home ring, barn, and all. But, there was always the option of expanding without crashing into the neighbors:)
  17. Thread: Farm Size

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    Farm Size

    What size property do you keep your horses on? How much pasture/paddock?

    In my 15 years boarding, my best experience left my horses with access to 1/2 acre in the yucky months, and 1 acre in the...
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    I'm interrested in bareback broomstick polo...

    I'm interrested in bareback broomstick polo also!! I usually ride first, wine later... seems to be a nightly affair in the cold:yes: A few weeks ago I planned on just turning my guy out in the...
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    So sorry for your loss.

    So sorry for your loss.
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    When I was a young thing, say 13 or so, I was...

    When I was a young thing, say 13 or so, I was running a bit late for a lesson. I stopped my horse in front of a fence to mount and somewhere between the ground and the saddle she exploded.
    ...
  21. 1.What time is it? What are you doing? 8:51AM,...

    1.What time is it? What are you doing?
    8:51AM, avoiding going to work

    2. Nickname(s):
    odie

    3. Number of candles that appeared on your last
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  22. Just got my shirts in the mail yesterday. Hanes...

    Just got my shirts in the mail yesterday. Hanes T's good quality screenpress. For the money, they're very nice... now off to wear them out in the world.
  23. Wow, there are tears in my eyes. That's the...

    Wow, there are tears in my eyes. That's the first thing I've ever read my husband that had the word "pony" in it that actually made him smile....
  24. Huge thank you BD, and everyone who helped......

    Huge thank you BD, and everyone who helped... I've been away from the computer for a few days, but I just went over and bought a few. I'll wear them everywhere!!
  25. I like the second one. I work in the huge local...

    I like the second one. I work in the huge local tack shop so I'd definately wear it to work.
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