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- Tue Feb 01, 2022 8:42 pm
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- Topic: 99 days til retirement
- Replies: 28
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Re: 99 days til retirement
Congratulations, PaulaO! It's a couple of more years away for me, and I can't wait!
- Wed Dec 22, 2021 3:15 am
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- Topic: So I did a thing yesterday
- Replies: 53
- Views: 16082
Re: So I did a thing yesterday
Henry is a handsome boy! Hope you have many happy years together.
- Mon Oct 18, 2021 7:25 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Best accepted grazing muzzle
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5784
Re: Best accepted grazing muzzle
I've had good success with the Best Friend's muzzles. The Have-a-Heart is my favorite, but my guy does well in the regular Best Friend's, too.
- Tue Jun 15, 2021 7:31 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: On Course Breeches
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1915
Re: On Course Breeches
Yeah, that's what I thought. I came across and old pair of their full seats and remembered just how much I liked the brand. ![Neutral :|](./images/smilies/icon_neutral.gif)
![Neutral :|](./images/smilies/icon_neutral.gif)
- Sat May 22, 2021 3:15 pm
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- Topic: My barn’s new website
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4299
Re: My barn’s new website
Very nice - both Paula O's and Piedmontfields barns.
- Sat May 22, 2021 3:12 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: On Course Breeches
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1915
On Course Breeches
Does anyone know what became of On Course? I used to love their britches. They were reasonably priced and fit well - great for everyday barn wear.
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 11:04 pm
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- Topic: What are you reading?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 14473
Re: What are you reading?
I'm all caught up in Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall trilogy. I'm on book 3, The Mirror and the Light. I wanted to finish it before watching Masterpiece's Wolf Hall, but I didn't wait. Also wanted to learn more about Thomas Cromwell, so am reading Thomas Cromwell: a Revolutionary Life.
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 5:25 pm
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- Topic: Taken a long time but.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3545
Re: Taken a long time but.
Congratulations!
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 11:44 pm
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- Topic: What are your holiday plans?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11907
Re: What are your holiday plans?
If it is warm enough, we will get together with our kids' families if we can be outside. We did this for our annual Pumpkin Carving, and it worked out well. We did a temperature check before, wore masks, and were socially distanced (each family had their own table) outside. If the weather doesn't co...
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 7:53 pm
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- Topic: Christmas card exchange 2020
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7529
Re: Christmas card exchange 2020
PaulaO - did you get mine?
- Sat Aug 29, 2020 10:29 pm
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- Topic: Louisiana horse people
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Louisiana horse people
I hope everyone in Louisiana is okay. I haven't heard anything about any fundraisers, etc., for people affected. Does anyone have any information?
- Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:30 am
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- Topic: Missing in Action
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8021
Re: Missing in Action
So sorry you have had a rough time, but how lucky this situation worked out for your horses! Are you going to ride at all?
- Sun May 03, 2020 9:52 pm
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- Topic: Feeling sorry for myself
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5993
Re: Feeling sorry for myself
So sorry to hear you aren't feeling well, PaulaO. We all need a little sympathy now and then - be gentle with yourself. Definitely stay off Miss A until you feel strong again. No sense getting yourself hurt - and then really facing a long time out of the saddle. I know it's hard with beautiful sprin...
- Wed Apr 22, 2020 7:29 pm
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- Topic: Barn is slowly easing restrictions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9617
Re: Barn is slowly easing restrictions
Okay, so I usually arrive around 8:15/8:30 am. I can be tacked up/ready to ride by 9. I admit, I like to do things like clean the waterer, water bucket, fill hay. I also have an older horse that needs attention. I am usually home by 10:30 to squeeze into "my office" by 11.
- Mon Apr 20, 2020 3:51 pm
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- Topic: Barn is slowly easing restrictions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9617
Re: Barn is slowly easing restrictions
I have a question for those of you with hour slots to see your horse - what can you possibly accomplish in an hour, except maybe a quick grooming, etc. It takes me a minimum of two hours to get in a quick, and I mean quick, ride - barely any grooming, etc. True, you get hands on, but isn't that abou...
- Wed Apr 01, 2020 10:48 pm
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- Topic: It's been a tough day up here on the mountain
- Replies: 22
- Views: 14037
Re: It's been a tough day up here on the mountain
Mountaineer,
So sorry for your loss. I wish you healing days ahead.
So sorry for your loss. I wish you healing days ahead.
- Mon Mar 02, 2020 7:13 pm
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- Topic: Jingles for my dad
- Replies: 50
- Views: 28457
Re: Jingles for my dad
So sorry for your loss, Khall.
- Thu Feb 27, 2020 7:26 pm
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- Topic: Jingles for my dad
- Replies: 50
- Views: 28457
Re: Jingles for my dad
I just want to say that I am so, so sorry that all of you are going through this. Thoughts and prayers your way.
- Sat Feb 15, 2020 4:44 pm
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- Topic: Fire at my barn
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12470
Re: Fire at my barn
Big sigh of relief that all are safe, PaulaO. Did this happen overnight? What news to wake up to! Will they rebuild?
- Wed Dec 25, 2019 11:07 pm
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- Topic: Tipping Barn workers
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6179
Re: Tipping Barn workers
Thanks so much for your comments. The amount I gave was right in line with your suggestions. I always wish I could win the lottery and give a lot more. Our barn staff works hard and are always willing to do extras. I know it's not an easy job - it doesn't matter what the weather is, horses have to f...
- Tue Dec 24, 2019 1:44 pm
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- Topic: Tipping Barn workers
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6179
Tipping Barn workers
For those of you who board, do you tip the barn staff at Christmas? If so, how much?
- Sat Dec 14, 2019 4:21 pm
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- Topic: Yoga
- Replies: 24
- Views: 15790
Re: Yoga
Tanga
I totally get the sweating like a pig part![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
I totally get the sweating like a pig part
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- Fri Dec 13, 2019 11:05 pm
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- Topic: Yoga
- Replies: 24
- Views: 15790
Re: Yoga
I do hot yoga and pilates. Get different benefits from each of them. Tanga, I bought cushions with a jelly like texture (link below) to ease the pressure on my wrists, etc. Pilates, especially, has made such a difference in my riding. Sometimes I have to drag myself to the session, but I always feel...
- Tue Dec 10, 2019 8:46 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Dynamic saddles
- Replies: 34
- Views: 15943
Re: Dynamic saddles
PhoenixRising, no, I haven't looked at Equipe, but I will. I will interested to follow your experience. Also, what influenced your choice?
- Mon Dec 09, 2019 10:36 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Dynamic saddles
- Replies: 34
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Dynamic saddles
Anyone have any experience with Dynamic saddles? I am in the market and have been hearing good things
- Sat Nov 23, 2019 5:40 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: heated vests
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3840
Re: heated vests
Thanks, Chisamba
I was definitely wondering about that battery pack. Did the pack and charger come with yours?
I was definitely wondering about that battery pack. Did the pack and charger come with yours?
- Wed Nov 20, 2019 4:32 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: heated vests
- Replies: 3
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heated vests
Anyone ride in a heated vest? Seeing them advertised all over Facebook these days. Feedback - favorite features, etc
- Wed Nov 20, 2019 4:27 pm
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- Topic: 2019 holiday/Christmas/whatever you celebrate card exchange
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6266
Re: 2019 holiday/Christmas/whatever you celebrate card exchange
I'm in. Thanks for taking this on again, PaulaO!
- Fri Oct 04, 2019 7:15 pm
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- Topic: Having a run of horrible luck (graphic photos) - RIDING AGAIN!!!, Vids posted Oct 7/19!!
- Replies: 119
- Views: 66270
Re: Having a run of horrible luck (graphic photos) - SKIN EDGE CONTACT, UPDATE Oct 4/19!!
I am so happy for you both. I know it has been a long road, but this outcome is worth it.
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 5:55 pm
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- Topic: Treat Suggestions?
- Replies: 15
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Re: Treat Suggestions?
The horses where I used to bosrd loved Little Debbie oatmeal cookies. Too much sugar for my current horse.
- Wed Jun 19, 2019 12:56 pm
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- Topic: Here he is!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 11733
Re: Here he is!
Very nice! You two look great together! Congratulations!
- Wed Jun 12, 2019 4:06 pm
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- Topic: Done deal, I bought a horse!
- Replies: 53
- Views: 28905
Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!
Very nice horse! Congratulations to you both! Hope we get lots of progress reports ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
- Tue Jun 11, 2019 10:43 pm
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: My Situation
- Replies: 41
- Views: 27498
Re: My Situation
Hi, MC another person who hasn't checked this forum in a while. I am so sorry for your loss. How are things going now?
- Sat May 04, 2019 3:01 pm
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- Topic: Safe, sound, and all that (sort of a spinoff)
- Replies: 26
- Views: 15587
Re: Safe, sound, and all that (sort of a spinoff)
Related to all this...why is it so hard to find a horse locally or, at least, a reasonable (2, 3 hour) drive? It's so depressing to drive to see a horse and not have it work out. I'm excited to go (heck, I wouldn't be going if I wasn't), and then there's the drive home
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- Thu Apr 25, 2019 10:16 pm
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- Topic: So what are you watching?
- Replies: 166
- Views: 78509
Re: So what are you watching?
Anyone else watching A Discovery of Witches on AMC? It"s based on Deborah Harkness' trilogy.
- Sat Apr 13, 2019 3:25 pm
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- Topic: trailers and SUVs
- Replies: 43
- Views: 23420
Re: trailers and SUVs
Hauling with a smaller vehicle is okay - until it's not. When things go south when you're hauling, you want to have some horsepower- no pun intended.
- Thu Mar 14, 2019 5:51 pm
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- Topic: Driving to & from the boarding barn - this is how we do it.
- Replies: 13
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Re: Driving to & from the boarding barn - this is how we do it.
DJR
That is way cool! Lucky you! Finn looks like a great horse!
That is way cool! Lucky you! Finn looks like a great horse!
- Tue Feb 26, 2019 11:36 pm
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- Topic: step-grandparenthood
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11894
Re: step-grandparenthood
My husband didn't want to be called any of the traditional grandfather names. He is both a grandparent and step grandparent. He just doubled his name and all the kids call him BobBob. A friend of mine, who is of French ancestry, is a step grandmother and goes be "Mim," short for mimay. I t...
- Thu Jan 17, 2019 10:50 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Need the most secure dressage saddle!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 17942
Re: Need the most secure dressage saddle!
The County Fusion is very deep seated and secure
- Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:53 pm
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- Topic: Name of this craft?
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Re: Name of this craft?
Isn't that called scherenschnitte?
- Thu Jan 03, 2019 7:22 pm
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- Topic: Long Overdue Update on The Fixer Upper Farm, The Little Red Barn, and its Residents.
- Replies: 23
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Re: Long Overdue Update on The Fixer Upper Farm, The Little Red Barn, and its Residents.
Thanks so much for the update - and love the pictures! Junior is adorable!
- Sat Oct 27, 2018 4:24 pm
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- Topic: **********2018 holiday/Christmas/Kwanza etc card exchange
- Replies: 14
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Re: **********2018 holiday/Christmas/Kwanza etc card exchange
I'm in! I was debating because I am in school, but I decided to take a break this coming session just so I could enjoy the upcoming holidays and participate in activities like this ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
- Fri Apr 27, 2018 12:44 am
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- Topic: We rode to the outdoor tonight
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5040
Re: We rode to the outdoor tonight
PaulaO,
This is great news. Kudos to both Miss A and you. What a confidence builder this experience must have been Good for you being comfortable with Ariel looking around.
This is great news. Kudos to both Miss A and you. What a confidence builder this experience must have been Good for you being comfortable with Ariel looking around.
- Thu Jan 04, 2018 7:29 pm
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- Topic: This is coastal Virginia - NOT Wyoming!!!!
- Replies: 10
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Re: This is coastal Virginia - NOT Wyoming!!!!
I think the worst thing is the wind!
- Thu Nov 23, 2017 5:39 pm
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- Topic: Thanksgiving Day plans
- Replies: 15
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Re: Thanksgiving Day plans
We are in northern New Hampshire for Thanksgiving with my sister and brother-in-law. Just us today. Tomorrow, my nephew and his wife will come, and my childhood best friend and her SO will come by for a visit. Traditional menu - turkey, squash, mashed potatoes, cranberry, and pumpkin pie. Fire in th...
- Fri Oct 27, 2017 4:34 pm
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- Topic: The horses are out today
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13336
Re: The horses are out today
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
- Mon Oct 02, 2017 5:46 pm
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- Topic: My first time at a band competition
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4207
Re: My first time at a band competition
Glad you had such a great time! My daughter was in color guard during her high school years. The kids make great friendships! Isn't wonderful to see the hard work these band/ color guard kids put in?
- Thu Sep 07, 2017 7:13 pm
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- Topic: Calling all enablers....
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13696
Re: Calling all enablers....
The link wouldn't work for me
- Tue Aug 22, 2017 8:59 pm
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- Topic: I *was* shopping for winter blankets...
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Re: I *was* shopping for winter blankets...
Agree with Redsoxluvr about Lemieux saddle.pads. They are so nicely made
- Sun Aug 13, 2017 11:53 pm
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- Topic: Most hated domestic task.
- Replies: 31
- Views: 21781
Re: Most hated domestic task.
Hayburner,
Today I picked up a tool at Bed Bath & Beyond to help clean baseboards. I'll have to let you know how I like it. It seems to be like a Swiffer duster.
Today I picked up a tool at Bed Bath & Beyond to help clean baseboards. I'll have to let you know how I like it. It seems to be like a Swiffer duster.