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    We also have a cute, sweet, conscientious farrier...

    We also have a cute, sweet, conscientious farrier who takes this big magnet bar and rolls the area after he is done to get all the nail pieces out.

    I am of the camp of thinking that cleaning up...
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    Hi All again, thanks so much. I did wonder if...

    Hi All again, thanks so much. I did wonder if talcum powder would help. Gonna try it. The alcohol has also helped a bit. FYI we are also cutting the elastikon off-one long incision then slowly taking...
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    Good idea, I will try to wrap next time with...

    Good idea, I will try to wrap next time with minimal EK on the skin. We did peel it off in hair direction- Ithink my horse is becoming even more of a drama queen than usual, but we are trying...
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    Removing an Elastikon Bandage-OUCH!

    Anyone have any ideas to make removing the daily elastikon bandage from my horses leg without hurting from the stickiness? Poor guy, he has had bandage trauma now for weeks and from what the vet...
  5. Spinoff:Best place to buy (cheap) cotton sheeting and elastikon?

    Thanks everyone. We called the vet again yesterday, finally got to talk to our own vet. He suggested the stack bandage too, and had issue with his associate for not suggesting that... The weight of...
  6. terrible gash right across knee and ?'s

    My dear horse Tiger somehow ripped the ....outta his knee last week. Luckily
    it is only skin but is in such a delicate place. The vet came out and scrubbed it real good but figured it was 1.5 days...
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    Yes! It was a golden moment. I really felt my...

    Yes! It was a golden moment. I really felt my horse taking care of me on that ride, too. He stood planted whenever I fidgeted with my stirrups. He was solid and responsive. He waited so patiently for...
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    first canter in a year!

    My horse and I went out on the rangeland ALONE yesterday! It has been almost one year exactly since the car accident which really crippled me, so this was a huge step. We have been going on short...
  9. It is a white, pretty even film. A bit different...

    It is a white, pretty even film. A bit different than when tack has lots of oil and some leaches out-I'm familiar with that-it wipes off fine but it seems like it happens each time I use the leather...
  10. anyone use leather wipes and notice mold after?

    Hi All, I know this is weird, but I thought I'd try to be on top of cleaning my tack after each use rather than once in a while so I bought some Leather Wipes. Noticed immediatly that there was a...
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    I've read all this thread and though I agree with...

    I've read all this thread and though I agree with the OP I think this can also be too PC, splitting hairs, etc. Talk to me with a warm heart and you can acknowledge my disabilities however you want....
  12. Update on "Leaving a long term friendship" from last OT day

    Well, I took a bunch of you all's advice. I got the "Stop Walking on Eggshells" book which nailed the sitch and even used a few of your words. As was predicted, it all got turned back on me. Then...
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    I have found all kinds of breeches, even new name...

    I have found all kinds of breeches, even new name brand full seats, at our local thrift store. Also, halters, splint boots, numerous riding boots (which I usually call my friends about since I have...
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    I always wanted one and finally got one last...

    I always wanted one and finally got one last Sept. after my Matrix was creamed by some young stupid driver. I got an '05-Prius chat says that year was a "banner year." I LOVE this car. It is so...
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    Ha! I was going to start a similar thread

    Though mine was to be titled "have you ever wished you could be a lesbian?"
    I am in a good het relationship but before we met I often thought it would be easier if I had a thread of "bi" in me as I...
  16. It is so exciting to think all the possibilities...

    It is so exciting to think all the possibilities now with improved treeless designs etc. I reiterate that going to the yahoo treeless groups page listed above will answer all your questions. Utilize...
  17. I had an SBS for three years. Used webbers and...

    I had an SBS for three years. Used webbers and different pads. My horse had issues with the edge of the panels in the gullet. Keep a watch on your horse to make sure they don't bother him/her. After...
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    wells longing cavesson or other faves

    Anyone have one? Know where to get one? They seem to be highly regarded as one of the best but I have searched many times to no avail for contact info. Does anyone have a fave cavesson other than...
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    For anyone interested in doing their own research...

    For anyone interested in doing their own research on treeless and/or finding the places where scientific research has been done, may I suggest for the 2nd time the yahoo treeless group:...
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    so many variables with treeless

    There are way more variables involved with good treeless fit. Some people don't realize that with most treeless saddles, the pad is UBER important. The yahoo treeless forum is filled with discussion...
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    There are a number of dealers who offer demos....

    There are a number of dealers who offer demos. For more info you could join the yahoo treeless saddle forum. Tons of great discussion. Up to date discussion at that. The design of treeless saddles...
  22. Thread: Mad Men

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    Yes! And I hope they have more horses! Betty...

    Yes! And I hope they have more horses! Betty should go into ride and tie or something.
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    A small refrigerator rack. Also angles it. Scary...

    A small refrigerator rack. Also angles it. Scary sometimes how hot it gets!!
  24. a big thank you

    to you all for helping me with this! I am taking ALL the advice.
    Healing Heart, your piece capped it for me. Boundaries, then love.
    Love it. Happy Interdependence Day Everyone! Thank you for ...
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    good memoirs?

    Anyone have a good suggestion?
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