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Always shavings (use the large flake, there is no dust). I want my horses to pee in the trailer and don't want them slipping around. I have never had any dust issues, so wondering if it is due to the type of shavings used. Always bell boots and normal white boots (like DSB boots) on all four. I suck...

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I have already used the 4x4, at the barn where I board, and I have less than 500 miles on the truck lol.

We have to park in a grass area. Rain storm, slipping around, drop it in 4 w low and pulled right out.

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OK I just bought a new truck and will give you my insights. 1. I completely disagree about having 4WD - I would bpnever in a million years have a truck without it. I only use it like once a year, but when you need it, you need it. i never want to be in a position where I am stuck with a horse in the...

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I was thinking of this thread yesterday morning. The wonderpony has a stall paddock and the workers generally close him in the stall portion when it is raining. They forgot the other night and wonderpony demonstrated his preference to stand outside in the pouring rain. His blanket was dry inside but...

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I'm sorry ... I couldn't get past the -22 part! I was shivering today and it was 45!

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Some things in life should not be counted .... cotton sheet, rain sheet, light weight blanket, heavy weight blanket, stable blanket, turnout, cooler, back on track, fly sheet, UV sheet ... spares of most of the above for when they are in the wash, out for repair, nicer versions for shows and clinics...

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Charge more, get good help, kick out the lazy renter.

Sorry, it's the business owner in me. i have learned over the years to stop over thinking things

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Well said Kande. The whole experience was horrifying and disappointing.

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To the posters who mentioned Warwick, I am just going to tell you a story. About this famous guy who boards at a local barn for a few months when he is in between gigs. And during the daylight hours gives these amazing lessons, but if you happen to ride early in the morning, before anyone else is ar...

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Black dress pants, black pumps, silk blouse or dressy sweater with a bit of jewelry. Dresses are trickier - if you go with a dress, I would get a better sense of how formal. There is a big difference between business dresses and party dresses, if you know what I mean. If you have a black dress that ...

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It is impossible to predict what is going to happen.

Work hard, avoid being dramatic and just wait until it plays out. Could go a million different directions and change a million times.

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I've been debating doing a pre-order. This would solve so many problems for me, if the thing actually works. But I'm hesitant and concerned based on all the delays.

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More lessons - that's the short answer :D Until muscle memory becomes the default and takes over. Here's the other thing I will just say, if you have fear issues (which I do - I have been very open about them over the years) about the last thing I would do is work on 2 point. Because that puts you o...

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It's a good day because yesterday I took the boys for lessons, we all worked hard, so this morning was stretchy, forward, soft and then take a long trail ride as the sun was coming up. I was riding my new horse, trainer on SNK as we did laps around the ranch in the perfectly warm but not hot sunshin...

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Someone above posted that they use bicycle grease.

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Leg scurf - my chestnut horse is a bit of a hot house flower about his legs - I use the equifuse citrafoam. As long as he gets his legs shampooed a couple of times a week and hosed the other days, he's good to go. It can blow up fairly quickly if you don't stay on top of it.

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Could be all of those things. Could be something else. I would just be a bit concerned.

Like I said, looks like a fun all around horse. The mounting thing just made me go "huh".

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I also noted how carefully he was mounted - that was a bit troubling for me. He did throw his neck up a bit when she very carefully sat on him. It was pretty subtle but I went "huh" to myself. That and the contact issues could mean he has back issues. Or that he is tricky to mount which is...

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Sorry - forgot your question about checking the ball mount periodically.

You need to take your trailer in to a dealer once a year for service. I have them crawl under my truck and check the hitch and entire mount under the truck every time I take it in.

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Not to disagree, but grease is not grease. You want to get grease that meant for high temperature friction like you can get on a ball and hitch. I would not recommend bicycle grease. But this is easy - go to the local automotive supply store, tell the person behind the counter what you want and he/s...

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There are wonderful people out there who buy horses. That said I had some experiences with the one and only horse I have ever sold that has made me question humanity. The reality is that you can't guarantee anything once you sell a horse. I really should sell my AQHA. He's a great horse but it's muc...

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Another thought: the far right lane on California freeways is the worst for potholes, etc. I try to avoid that lane because it bumps the horses and I have to deal with traffic merging onto the freeway. Alas this is actually illegal in CA (though I completely agree with you). A friend of mine was ac...

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Yeah!

And of course Bob is OK with this. He loved you, he would never want you to forget the joy of riding and loving a horse.

Loving a new horse in no way diminishes your love for Bob. He knows he was the number one horse.

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Sign up for US Rider if you are in the US, that's the first order of business. I always use shavings as I don't want a horse to slip in urine, but as noted above others are concerned about shavings blowing around. Have to go with your gut on that one. I keep a spare set of everything in my tack room...

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Excellent! So happy for you!

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I am so very sorry. We put down my kitty about two weeks ago after a short, awful battle with a bone tumor in her mouth. The decline was unbelievably fast - two months. I talked to DH about it for several days when I knew it was time. He needed me to make the decision for us. It was the right time, ...

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We have a rather circular floor plan and I love it. Open between the living room and dining room, but we have a craftsman bungalow type house. It's 1400 sq and we added a second bathroom/walk in closet last year (which is awesome btw). I can't imagine going much smaller than that (and we have a base...

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The thing that is so nice about the Hawk is that I can easily do everything myself. I'm 5'2", so need a lightweight ramp, reachable windows, etc., because I'm mostly by myself when I'm out and about with my horses.

You'll love it!

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Just an aside - I love my Hawk - have had it for like 10 years and getting ready to upgrade to a 2H gooseneck in the next couple of years. Will get another Hawk for sure. I also have an Exiss LQ and I don't like it nearly as much as my Hawk.

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I would be very careful about putting the mare in with him. That could make things about a thousand percent worse when you try to separate them. My chestnut horse is super funny about stabling. Must see other horses but not be able to touch them. We need to rotate his turnout so he doesn't get bonde...

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YEAH!!!!!!!!

I spent a long, hot weekend at a horse show and came back so happy. Not because I got great scores, because I didn't. But I've finally come to a place where I realize that my personal goals are my own. And finding the sheer joy of riding and spending time with my fabulous horses.

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Awesome

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Thank you everyone!

I know how fleeting it all is, so I am cherishing every minute right now!!!!

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Trying again with The Other Cow Pony!

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Trying to post The Other Cow Pony but all my images are too large!!! Stay Tuned!!!

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OK not sure if I managed getting these small enough to post. Photo credit to Suzon of course

Then my mare (the non-black and white dark horse).

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Started a new thread - sorry to side track.

Hope all worked out for SVV Dressage -

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Since everyone is asking ... Yup, I bought a new horse! I am pinching myself because right now I consider myself the luckiest girl alive. The Other Cow Pony and I had been chugging along, but had a really hard time cracking the second level nut. In fact hit a big fat horrible wall. It just kept gett...

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You guys are amazing!!!!

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OK, not to take over the thread, but yes, I bought a new horse!!!!!!! No spots - there could never be another spotted wonder. I was struggling quite a bit trying to sort out second level over the last year and decided, well, I'm not getting any younger, so ... I bought a schoolmaster. My first ever ...

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It's a bit odd, but at the same time, sounds like she wants to make sure it is a fit. Which is a good thing fo everyone involved. With my new horse I flew up and rode once on my own, went back a couple of weeks later with my trainer for two days. Trainer wanted to ride him two days in a row, back to...

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Somewhat hilarious that I am going to offer an opinion here, but I think the black and white would be better on the front of a long sleeve T. I think it is a bit weird on the back.

As an aside, it also looks incredible framed in my office!!!

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Well, it depends. I would probably skip it. But it depends what it was about.

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Hah ... So much for whispering

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Whispering ... the black and white one is my new horse! Isn't he lovely

OK, back to debating the art work lol.

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Color! But I know the horse (not mine) and the color is much more who he is

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Without hijacking the thread, but since you asked, I decided that my cowpony might like to jump a bit. So I had the barn owner ride in a Greg Best clinic last week and the cowpony LOVED it! And Greg Best LOVED the cowpony! I was over the moon :) We're off to ride in a clinic this weekend and attempt...

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OK I have to laugh - I was all excited because I thought there was another QH dressage person lol.

My QH has a custom made Dresch dressage saddle

Carry on!

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The cowpony rocks! Matt is my hero.

I signed up my dressage cowpony for a Greg Best clinic later this month (I am not the one riding!) to see if he might like to jump a little

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I can't say enough about Trisha at Galla. Not only was the work beautiful, she was compassionate and incredibly kind.

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