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  • #41
    Yes. You do. Because they are SUCH A GREAT PRICE!!!
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    • #42
      hum, I am also tempted by the exselle bridle $199 to $49 sounds like a good deal, and I do want to get my youngster a new bridle to play in.

      But, I am trying to be frugal, and I do have a bridle I can use... and I would like to get her a padded one, but double raised does sound neat..

      So... should I get it it? I don't know! I have put it in my basket and taken it out twice now!!
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      • #43
        Thanks... I think... I just spent some money... but those blanket deals were really sweet... and free shipping... and I have two horses without blankets and one with a ripped blanket, so now everybody will have blankets when it gets down to frigid temps...

        I wasn't quite sure if this was more of a medium weight or more of a heavyweight... I usually don't blanket most of my guys unless it gets really cold (like under 20F or with a bad wind chill-- about the coldest we get is a temp of 0F and windchill of -10F) If anybody is familiar do you think it would be warm enough?
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        • #44
          Bridles

          The Exselle bridles are decent - i bought one a couple years ago and it has held up well - being used 4-5 times a week during that time. We got the darker colored one, and after oiling, it a dark brown color.

          However, the other bridle they have listed, is a padded bridle, with fancy stitching - this is a really nice one! The girl at the store told me it was a Union Hill one - a friend had bought one a year ago, and its really nice! It's got a detachable flash nose band. There is a small leather loop that goes around the nose band that the flash attaches to. The loop is buttoned on, so it completely removes and you have just a standard nose band.

          So, either way, you can't go wrong with either one of these, both are good deals. And I'd say you could use either one for a show bridle.

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          • #45
            Originally posted by Sulta View Post
            The Exselle bridles are decent - i bought one a couple years ago and it has held up well - being used 4-5 times a week during that time. We got the darker colored one, and after oiling, it a dark brown color.

            However, the other bridle they have listed, is a padded bridle, with fancy stitching - this is a really nice one! The girl at the store told me it was a Union Hill one - a friend had bought one a year ago, and its really nice! It's got a detachable flash nose band. There is a small leather loop that goes around the nose band that the flash attaches to. The loop is buttoned on, so it completely removes and you have just a standard nose band.

            So, either way, you can't go wrong with either one of these, both are good deals. And I'd say you could use either one for a show bridle.

            Thanks for the info. Decisions, decisions!!! The horse in question is a dark bay (looks black) TB. How does fancy stiched look on a horse with a smaller head? Does anyone know how the full sizes run on the Exselle or the other (Union Hill) bridles? My guy's head is small but a cob doesn't see to fit him in the browband.

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            • #46
              I called and spoke to a very nice lady about the bridles on sale. She was very helpful describing the bridles to me and she thought the Exselle bridle would be better for a hunter. So I ordered one and an Ariat vest for $65!

              I just hope the bridle fits my boy as he's kind of between a cobb and a horse size. If it fits, then I will have to find a Exselle martingale.

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              • #47
                QUICK ?'s How do they fit?

                Need to get my order in ASAP.

                Anyone know how the Ovation Sport Paddock boots & the Millstone Barnstormer Boots fit? True to size, or narrow, wide, short, too long?

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                • #48
                  Originally posted by seabreeze View Post
                  Had to share!

                  Just happened to be browsing on their website...AWESOME deals on their "Specials" pages through 1/18/09...breeches, boots, casual wear, some blankets, etc., and many in a nice variety of sizes. Ovation leather paddocks for 14.99, Ariat Heritage field boots for 49.99, etc.

                  Enjoy!

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                  I tried to resist it.... but couldn't. I got 2 Ariat vests, 2 Ariat Boucle button sweaters, a pair of denim Ariat breeches, and a pair of the Ovation paddock boots, for 78.00!!! and a Breyer's Baby's First Christmas ornament, even though it's past Christmas, it was my neice's first Christmas!
                  so Thank you, and Thanks to Chocomare, for also telling me how wonderful the sale was, since they actaully had more sizes to choose from than just 24r!!
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                  • #49
                    thanks.... A LOT!! now im spending money!

                    awesome sale though, cant resist!

                    anyone know how the ariat vests fit?
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                    • #50
                      i got $307 worth of stuff for $87!

                      whats this about "they will be contacting me about my order". do they always do that?
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                      • #51
                        My order was over $50... Rick's only charged me $14.99.... I'm thinking the only thing I got was the paddock boots . On the bright side, the paddock boots were the only thing that I actually needed.
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                        • #52
                          Originally posted by Nski32 View Post
                          i got $307 worth of stuff for $87!

                          whats this about "they will be contacting me about my order". do they always do that?
                          I don't know, I was wondering the same thing. I haven't heard anything else from them since I placed my order. Anyone know??
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                          • #53
                            Wow...I read the first post and then went on and bout 63.00 worth of stuff and then read the post that I may not be getting all that I ordered. That is pretty discouraging that their website isn't up to date with their live inventory. As maybe I would have purchased other things instead.
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                            • #54
                              you all got me nervous now, I hope I get what I ordered.

                              With a sale like that they really should keep things updated.
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                              • #55
                                About $245 retail for just under $60. I am okay with that.
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                                • #56
                                  Originally posted by appdream View Post
                                  The Barnstormer boots are for around the barn. They have a thicker sole then I care to ride in. I bought them to wear to work on those snowy days and they have kept my feet warm and dry this week. Good traction too.
                                  Oh that's good to hear. I bought 'em just cuz of the amazing price figuring I can always use boots somewhere! I prefer to keep my Terrains for riding in. This way I can use the Barnstormers just for work purposes. Really glad about the "warm and dry" feature. My toes usually freeze in anything but Brit Muckboots.
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                                  • #57
                                    Ordered two days ago and still haven't gotten an e-mail confirmation. Anyone else heard anything?

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                                    • #58
                                      I got my confirmation right away when I ordered. Did you check your spam folder?

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                                      • #59
                                        I got my confirmation email within 10 minutes. I agree that you may check your spam folder.

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                                        • #60
                                          I got the email, we will be in contact with you about your order. I'm in the same state, it's 1:50 PM on Monday, no email nor a debit to my debit card. Still waiting to see what I actually got! Feels almost like an auction now!
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