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I have such wanderlust that I keep my passport is always in my handbag. I don't know where I think I'll be going but it makes me happy to think I *could* jump on a plane at a moment's notice. I will double check on my health insurance. You're right about being covered if I'm going to ride some young...

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Passport, I have. Insurance card? Well, it depends on what insurance we're talking about.

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I did know about different sires/dams passing on different temperaments. I also know about them passing on different soundness levels and after what I've gone through this is veryveryveryvery important. So far, I have been very specific in my emails to be quite clear about my amateur needs- I will N...

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Scruffy - I went to that general area (where the palomino is) when I bought Bliss. Over a span of 4 days we looked at about 45 youngsters. Mind you, I was looking for a 1-2 year old, but there a number of very reputable breeding operations in that part of the world. Windswept farm, Sunny days hanov...

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Well, I did enquire about the palomino mare!

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LOL- different sets of eyes, I guess. That was the picture that made me say "too drafty"! It's okay, she looks lovely for the right person.

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I think the two can't be compared. The palomino is 3 years younger and certainly has lots of strengthening to do, but she's very well bred and has a nice hind leg. The drafty mare looks like a lovely sofa but the draft crosses can be so problematic. They can be such sweethearts but fitness is diffic...

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The paint mare is too drafty for me ... Interesting comment. If I didn't read she was out of a Belgian are I am not sure I would have thought she was a (half!) draft cross. Really? You don't see it? (not being snarky- just conversational) I saw it before I read the Belgian part. Actually, of the dr...

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Ha ha, I'm into the work part, fortunately! The paint mare is too drafty for me and she's young, so she'll get more drafty even though she looks like a sweetheart. I did email about the palomino and I emailed Scot Tolman. Scot doesn't know of anything and I haven't heard back from the palomino's own...

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You are all so kind. It's a great relief to talk to those who have been there before.

I am definitely keeping the palomino mare in mind. I'm not much of a mare person but I don't entirely rule them out if the fit is good.

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Thank you.

I did send Scot Tolman an email. We'll see what he says.

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I'm so happy for you! If I had room to retire a horse if they didn't work out I'd do some bottom feeding of my own. I'm so glad to get to have vicarious enjoyment of your process. You'll be a fabulous home.

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Thank you.

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Yes, there are a couple around that I will ride. It will help, I know. Nice to be able to ride without that whole emotional component for a bit.

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Oh she's cute, Sue. I'm not usually a mare person but I did really enjoy BIP's mare so I should never say never. And that palomino that Josette linked to is sweet looking, too. Thank you for your support. It's probably ridiculous for me to look for horses right now. My heart and mind are all in a mu...

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Redsoxluvr- I'm worried Scot Tolman will laugh at me due to my low (only in the dressage world- to me it's a fortune!) budget. If you think he won't roll on the floor laughing if I called, I'll reach out. I do love the prices and a lot of the training coming out of the UK right now, but again, I'm w...

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I'm not super picky. I'd love for it to be above 15.2 and below 17 but I care more about soundness, temperament, and work ethic. I don't mind green as long as it's not a nut. And while I'd love a TB brain, I'm very scared of TB soundness right now and would rather avoid it.

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Saturday I will be putting my horse down. He has a mysterious sleep deprivation/collapsing disorder and kissing spines and he's become quite dangerous despite a million tests and interventions. I'm exhausted and heartbroken. In most ways I'm not ready to give my heart to another horse but I also kno...

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Congrats, Chantal. I have met BIP's Wild Dance mare and agree their personalities are fabulous. Where did you get him? Hope you have a wonderful time with him!

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Thanks for the pedigree info. She's really lovely!

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Mmm. Love the Le Mieux pad!! She's really lovely. Remind us of her pedigree?

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I've used beeswax but any of the ones you get on Amazon or in a camping store are fine.

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I'm a big fan of these heel lifts. As the boots drop you can peel off a layer.

https://www.amazon.com/Warwick-Enterpri ... =heel+lift

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I work at a tack shop. There is nothing wrong with saying, "I am sorry you are caught in the middle of this- I know it's not your fault- but if you don't think De Niro can get me my boots by [whatever date you determine is fair] I need to ask for my money back." It might soften the discuss...

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Rosie B- are you sure that's not UK 6.5? Because UK 6.5 is US 8.5.

Thanks for the other info. I like a really stiff boot so it's really good to know for comparison purposes. I wish they hadn't discontinued the 3000s- best value boot out there!

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Great info, thanks. My 3000s dropped a great deal but they were the old wide-ankle model.

Another question: I know how stiff the Olympics are because I've tried them on before but how stiff are the Allure's? I love a really stiff boot.

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@RosieB- They are gorgeous! I don't think they are too tall given where they come to on your knee. If they are cutting you too much in the back of the leg, put heel lifts in until they drop. So, for my information, what were your actual back of the leg measurements vs the height that Kittybee sugges...

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These were the Allures with custom options, right?

Gorgeous picture!

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Yay, redsoxluvr! (I'm still interested in progress reports on the Petries. The stitching on the other Konig boot let go last week but I knew it had been a matter of time. These boots look like they are 15 years old and they are not quite 2 years old and I only ride one horse and baby them. Very unha...

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I wish I had words that could actually comfort. I don't. But I am thinking about you and wishing you peace during this sad, sad time.

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The base Allure has a 6 cm top. It's still pretty curved. 7 is getting up there and I am just wondering if it's perfect or too much for a fat leg like mine. Even with my current custom Konigs, I kind of wish I had more "bow", but at some point I have to just accept that no amount of "...

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The gauntlet with croc is really pretty. Interesting without being too in your face. Love it. I was asking about the Allure and the slimmer ankle because of this statement in the description: The bootleg has an extraordinary elegant and slender fit. The new model Allure has been provided with the an...

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@RosieB- what made you choose the Allure over the Elegance? And what made you choose the 7 cm bowl? I'm also very interested to hear how the new tapered ankle feels and if it affects the drop at all.

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Hope you don't have to wait much longer!

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Good to hear!

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Okay friends, Have you ridden in your Petries lately? Comments about the boots? If you had old Petries back in the day and new Petries now- any differences other than the more shapely ankles? @StraightForward- do you miss that 1 cm of height? I realized I'm nearly on their stock size chart though th...

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redsoxluvr wrote:Lastly, I am an adult and damn it, sometimes I feel like behaving like a 15yo girl who covets a new cell phone. These are way cheaper than an iPhone!

A-FREAKING-MEN!

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Love this post. I have also bought Le Mieux from some of those places and loved it. 2 points though: 30 GPB is more like $42 though with US prices on Le Mieux it's still a steal. Dover now carries Le Mieux (admittedly for the higher price!) in case you want to touch them before you buy and Dover cha...

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redsoxluvr wrote:I ordered from my favorite tack store in England on Saturday and my delivery arrives tomorrow. I think that's pretty fast!

Okay, you can't leave us hanging like that! Who is your favorite tack store in England??

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Thank you! I was hyperventilating over the 3-button thing but since Kingsland and Pikeur both have 3-button dressage coats in their lineup this year I hope it's going to be okay. My current horse is a black bay with a lighter brown muzzle. My last horse was a chestnut- go figure. Now I have to acces...

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Please, please, please update at a future date whether you like your Petries or not. I had Petrie 3000s back in the day and they wore like iron. They're too big now and not tall enough but they're still totally sound. UNLIKE my 1.5 year old custom Konigs which are so trashed that they're only good e...

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I'm sorry, Xan. You had a lot of adventures with him. It's so hard to lose them. Hugs.

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The difference is that when you and your dd are commuting to the barn you are doing it together. It's very possible your and dd's situation is different but I was greatly surprised to find out that when my kids were 13-18 I needed to be around more than when they were 8-12, not less. But that's just...

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As a parent, I'd resent and worry over every single minute of that extra commute time and even chore time. I know we're talking about horses but the time factor is hugely significant when it's taking away from your loved ones.

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I don't know about Charlotte Dujardin but one of my riding instructors worked for Bruce Davidson for years. A favorite anecdote of hers is how Bruce would come back from some ride or other and say, "Guess what? I learned the coolest new thing today!" Even after all his medals, he didn't th...

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Get better soon so you can come and play at the barn!!!

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Ariats come in sizes as well- you'd be a "medium - short".

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I really hope you feel better very, very soon.

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Remember this?

Welcome home. Let's get this party started.

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Shivers and PSSM aside, that horse takes a mighty fine picture!

Welcome home.

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