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  • #41
    A chrio visit for the Supermodel. A 6 month lease for DD on the supermodel, and a new saddle pad. I got a gift card to B&N and will likely pick up some sort of horse book. It was a tight Christmas this year and DD has been a champ about it. I am going to have to get her a new pair of boots as she is just walking through the heel on her paddock boots.
    Adoring fan of A Fine Romance
    Originally Posted by alicen:
    What serious breeder would think that a horse at that performance level is push button? Even so, that's still a lot of buttons to push.

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    • #42
      Well...

      F250
      New to me-Trailer
      Trip to Germany, Holland, and London
      Run-in shed, and fencing

      Horses in back-yard

      The spending spree has ended, replenishment time

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      • #43
        Oops, forgot to add that I purchased a mini australian shepherd pup to replace my standard aussie that I had to put to sleep in October.

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        • #44
          I ordered a County Conquest and matching Logic girth in late November -- even though it won't arrive until late January/early February, I consider it a "self" Christmas gift. And a new bridle and standing martingale to round out the package!

          I also took advantage of the good Smartpak and Dover sales/coupons to get some winter riding gear (which it seems was a good call given the weather the last couple of weeks) - Ariat Bromont tall boots, Mountain Horse jacket, Kerrit's Sit Tight 'N Warm breeches, and warm socks.

          Oh,and I just jumped on the VTO after-Christmas sale to get a Light Weight Rambo Wug for my equine child (20% off - can't beat it).
          Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of solitaire. It is a grand passion.... ~ Emerson

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          • #45
            Originally posted by carasmom View Post
            Here's my Christmas present to my self....I've actually had him since October and am totally in love with my George!
            http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/47...425x425Q85.jpg
            He's lovely! You've got nice taste in presents.

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            • #46
              I hit Dover on Christmas Eve and bought a gorgeous navy and white Newmarket cooler that will look smashing on my grey--normally I only buy the cheap stuff. It was $40 cheaper than I'd pay in Canada. For me, a new dressage coat, found in the bargain bin, which fits me perfectly.

              I have a couple of gift certificates that I may use for a new dressage bridle with a padded crownpiece.

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              • #47
                Wow! Some of you are VERY good to yourselves! And that's as it should be! Nice one, carasmom! He's super gorgeous. Good luck keeping him sparkling white though! hehe

                For myself, never underestimate the power of some good new Smartwool socks...in this weather!

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                • #48
                  I really splurged & bought my boy (& me) a new to us saddle. A wonderful County Stabilizer that fits him like a dream. He's been "putting up" with my other saddle for a long time, but it never really fit him. We were trying other saddles from the barn on him & the county fit perfectly for him (of course my knee came about 2 inches in front of the flap on that saddle), so some searching found a saddle that now fits both of us!! Yeah perfect Christmas for us!
                  Life is hard. Buy a freaking helmet.
                  Originally posted by meupatdoes
                  Whatever, go gallop.

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                    #49
                    Originally posted by Eklecktika View Post
                    OMG I LOVE lilac points! Is she an apple head or the newer 'model' siamese? I bet she's adorable! (This.thread.is.worthless.without.pics!!) I miss having a siamese...they're so chatty!

                    Traditional/Apple head. I don't care for the Wedge heads. And, yeah, it is noisy around here now with the 2 year old (that did the time in the basement) now mesmerized by New Kitty and they both go ripping around and up and down the stairs at a dead run howling as only healthy Siamese can do.

                    They make me laugh. Isn't that the point?
                    When opportunity knocks it's wearing overalls and looks like work.

                    The horse world. Two people. Three opinions.

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                    • #50
                      Horse related: I bought myself a new pair of boots for shows.

                      Non horse related: we bought a new tv as well as a new washer/dryer set.

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                      • #51
                        From one Siamese lover to another... we REALLY DO need pictures, Findeight!

                        I bought us a cherry-red saddlepad, which is going to look super-fabulous on my black and white leopard appy, and a V-shaped blingy browband, which may be a little OTT, but we'll see.

                        And horsie also gets his annual "oil-change, lube and filter" visit from the vet on Friday. Don't know how much of a gift he considers that to be!

                        Oh, and I won some money playing bingo on Christmas Eve, so I spent it for the greater good of the barn on a set of dressage letters! I'm sure discussion will follow about which end of the arena constitutes "A."

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                        • #52
                          a framed print of http://www.art-prints-on-demand.com/...favorites.html that I found at a charity resale store
                          Nothing says "I love you" like a tractor. (Clydejumper)

                          The reports states, “Elizabeth reported that she accidently put down this pony, ........, at the show.”

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                          • #53
                            F8....

                            Ahhh, congrats to big M on her new arrangements. I'm sure she's thrilled! How nice for her!

                            You can always come up and hack around on one of the bigg'ens if you like when the weather warms up and we thaw out.

                            I ordered myself a new county Stabilizer XTR made for me and the #1 bigg'en. It wont be here for some time still but I'm looking forward to getting it!
                            Stoneybrook Farm Afton TN

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                              #54
                              Originally posted by tidy rabbit View Post
                              F8....

                              Ahhh, congrats to big M on her new arrangements. I'm sure she's thrilled! How nice for her!

                              You can always come up and hack around on one of the bigg'ens if you like when the weather warms up and we thaw out.
                              I'll take you up on that and for sure come for a visit-with helmet and saddle. Big M may be able to do some light hacking by next summer and I am NOT selling the Childeric.

                              We will wait for the flowers of May and see what that brings.
                              When opportunity knocks it's wearing overalls and looks like work.

                              The horse world. Two people. Three opinions.

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                              • #55
                                Findeight, are you going to become a crazy cat lady now?
                                Auventera Two:Some women would eat their own offspring if they had some dipping sauce.
                                Serious Leigh: it sounds like her drama llama should be an old schoolmaster by now.

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