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- Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:03 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Great sheet/blanket sale
- Replies: 16
- Views: 11957
Re: Great sheet/blanket sale
That may be sort of a dodge-y website. I've heard people complain about placing orders, having their CC charged and never receiving anything, with them constantly saying it's "on backorder". Hope I'm wrong.
- Wed Nov 23, 2016 4:48 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Pasture Disaster Avoided...Talk About Thankful!!
- Replies: 36
- Views: 27977
Re: Pasture Disaster Avoided...Talk About Thankful!!
So glad it turned out well, it's always something with horses!
You might look into a Hug style blanket, they have no chest buckles. Dover saddlery carries them.
You might look into a Hug style blanket, they have no chest buckles. Dover saddlery carries them.
- Tue Nov 22, 2016 4:12 pm
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- Topic: I have breast cancer
- Replies: 58
- Views: 33631
Re: I have breast cancer
I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm sending lots of healing thoughts your way!
- Tue Nov 22, 2016 1:19 am
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Let's talk about horse bankies
- Replies: 27
- Views: 18514
Re: Let's talk about horse bankies
I use Hug blankets for my big shoulders Morgans, and the pony has horseware rhino wugs (boy do I hate those poopy tail straps.)
I get the Hugs from doversaddlery and am glad they now offer higher denier version.
I get the Hugs from doversaddlery and am glad they now offer higher denier version.
- Sun Nov 20, 2016 7:58 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Getting the work done in a small barn? Please help! UPDATE 11/30
- Replies: 70
- Views: 39918
Re: Getting the work done in a small barn? Please help!
I live in the same region as you, so I get it that with all the mud, 24/7 doesn't work here. I only have two now, but have had as many as four, and what works for me is to have stalls that open out to individual all weather paddocks (geotextile, gravel, topped with cedar shavings). I never have to c...
- Fri Nov 18, 2016 9:22 pm
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- Topic: Getting the work done in a small barn? Please help! UPDATE 11/30
- Replies: 70
- Views: 39918
Re: Getting the work done in a small barn? Please help!
Why don't you kick everyone out except your good friend? Evict the apartment dweller and rent it out to someone for money not in exchange for work.
- Fri Nov 11, 2016 3:37 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Trainers who come to you
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11546
Re: Trainers who come to you
I have had two trainers who traveled to my place, both an hour away, and both I pay for their travel time. I'm coming out of a protracted health crisis, and was so grateful they were willing to travel to help me keep my horses going when I was too ill to trailer to them. I don't quibble about their ...
- Fri Nov 04, 2016 3:24 am
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- Topic: Television shows- I found some gems. Anyone else have any good ones?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 23049
Re: Television shows- I found some gems. Anyone else have any good ones?
I like Longmire in Netflix. There's 5 seasons out there now.
Also like The Office (US Vsn), and The IT Crowd is hilarious!
Also like The Office (US Vsn), and The IT Crowd is hilarious!
- Fri Nov 04, 2016 3:20 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Who is the horse of the month for November?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5334
Re: Who is the horse of the month for November?
Quinta, she was a looker, wasn't she? I'm not very familiar with Morgans. I think I need to go find out more. Yes, they are a hidden treasure. I've had more people ask me what breed my Morgan is and express desire to find a horse like her. She's my second Morgan, there are many types, it's harder t...
- Fri Nov 04, 2016 3:16 am
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- Topic: Business Awards Dinner - Appropriate Attire?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11565
Re: Business Awards Dinner - Appropriate Attire?
Go shopping at a JJill near you. They have some great outfits and their staff is really helpful. If no stores, try Jjill.com
I love their clothes!
I love their clothes!
- Sun Oct 30, 2016 3:19 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: My training is staring to show progress
- Replies: 74
- Views: 41320
Re: My training is staring to show progress
Kande, it isn't appropriate (or nice), to chime in with your unsolicited critique. If someone requests a critique, feel free to speak your mind. Regardless, I didn't see any animal abuse that requires us to speak up for the animal in the video of Shirrine riding. And, be careful of the "glass h...
- Sat Oct 22, 2016 2:07 am
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- Topic: Show us your pets!
- Replies: 54
- Views: 35614
Re: Show us your pets!
Here's my two orange men, Finn the collie, and Pumpkin the tabby:
- Thu Oct 20, 2016 1:00 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Goodbye to a fine Morgan mare
- Replies: 32
- Views: 20257
Re: Goodbye to a fine Morgan mare
I am so sorry, what a heartbreaking ordeal. She was a lovely mare.
- Tue Oct 18, 2016 11:54 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Back in the saddle
- Replies: 23
- Views: 16815
Re: Back in the saddle
quinta wrote:Congrats on getting back in the saddle! As a fellow Morgan lover, I am excited to see more from the two or you. She is an EMR mare, right?
Thanks! Yes, she's from EMR Morgans, she's by Iron Forge Starman and out of Cadeuceus Sonata.
- Tue Oct 18, 2016 2:32 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Back in the saddle
- Replies: 23
- Views: 16815
Re: Back in the saddle
She's adorable and looks well put together.. I keep a calendar in my tack locker that I just jot down when my mare is good, semi-good or a BiTC#. This really is to help me track of when she goes into season. She is no one to reckon with when she's in season...ugh.... I also try to list how long dur...
- Tue Oct 18, 2016 2:22 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Back in the saddle
- Replies: 23
- Views: 16815
Re: Back in the saddle
demi wrote:Nice horse and I am looking forward to your progress. I am a sucker for bay mares!! (she's a black bay, right?)
Yes, she's a black bay. Looks like molasses in the summer time.
- Tue Oct 18, 2016 4:52 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Back in the saddle
- Replies: 23
- Views: 16815
Re: Back in the saddle
Moutaineer wrote:Hubba Hubba! What a super-looking horse!
thank you, I adore her. She's quiet and steady and a real love.
- Tue Oct 18, 2016 3:07 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Back in the saddle
- Replies: 23
- Views: 16815
Re: Back in the saddle
Moutaineer wrote:Join the goals and progress thread. It's useful for keeping track and for a bit of inspiration when you aren't feeling so inclined!
Glad to see you riding again! That's really good.
We also need pictures
Here you go, second ride:
- Tue Oct 18, 2016 1:56 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Back in the saddle
- Replies: 23
- Views: 16815
Re: Back in the saddle
Congrats on getting back in the saddle! Fingers crossed that neither of you have another set-back. Please keep us posted on how your training and rides are going Thanks! I will. I'm thinking of keeping a training journal, do others do that? Just a few sentences at the end of each ride should help m...
- Mon Oct 17, 2016 11:04 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Back in the saddle
- Replies: 23
- Views: 16815
Back in the saddle
I'll contribute to the request to post more on DDBB. I'm finally back to riding after losing both my horses within months of each other four years ago. In 2013 searched for, and purchased a new young horse, a 3yo Morgan mare. Unfortunately months after she arrived, she suffered a shoulder injury tha...
- Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:41 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: So depressing (warning, graphic horse injury photos)
- Replies: 78
- Views: 46185
Re: So depressing (warning, graphic horse injury photos)
Fatcat - we were in NE Oregon, then Montana for a couple of years. (Husband's Montana job didn't work out the way we had hoped, so his new job brought us to Maine). NE Oregon has real winters, like Montana. Below zero temps both places, but not as low as they go here in Maine, and winter lasts a lo...
- Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:36 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Blood Work ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4719
Re: Blood Work ?
I'd say ask your vet. However, in our area we need to test for selenium as we're in a deficient region. Your vet ought to know what bloodwork to check for basic nutrient deficiencies.
- Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:33 pm
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- Topic: So depressing (warning, graphic horse injury photos)
- Replies: 78
- Views: 46185
Re: So depressing (warning, graphic horse injury photos)
Very nice! Were you previously from oregon? That's going to be quite a change in winter weather for you!
- Thu Sep 22, 2016 12:25 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: So depressing (warning, graphic horse injury photos)
- Replies: 78
- Views: 46185
Re: So depressing (warning, graphic horse injury photos)
P.s. Your barn is so cute! Hope your contractors get on the stick.
- Thu Sep 22, 2016 12:24 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: So depressing (warning, graphic horse injury photos)
- Replies: 78
- Views: 46185
Re: So depressing (warning, graphic horse injury photos)
Panalog cream is great for preventing proud flesh. Your vet can give you some.
- Thu Sep 15, 2016 9:19 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Winter paddock boots
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5493
Re: Winter paddock boots
Josette wrote:My favorite is Ariat Extreme insulated paddock boots. They keep my feet warm and comfortable to walk in. Waterproof too.
These are great!
- Wed Sep 14, 2016 9:57 pm
- Forum: Rider health and fitness
- Topic: Anyone try Yoga?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 15685
Re: Anyone try Yoga?
I like Yoga for Equestrians by Linda Benedik. I have their DVD I use, but there's also a book if you'd prefer that.
- Wed Sep 07, 2016 4:14 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Back on track sale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2331
Back on track sale
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- Sat Aug 20, 2016 12:35 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Four Wheeler Instead of Tractor...More questions please 12-3-16
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15650
Re: Four Wheeler Instead of Tractor...anyone do it?
Yes, we got by with a Honda 250 Fourtrax for our 5 acres until just this spring. We used it to drag the arena, the fields and it even pulled the manure spreader. However, We did have access to my dads big 1959 MF tractor for mowing, post hole digging, bucket work, and all else. I must say we were so...
- Wed Aug 10, 2016 8:13 pm
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- Topic: Musings of the Directionless
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9884
Re: Musings of the Directionless
You're young, the twenties are for the directionless :) I would lighten your load, think about what you love and where you can do what you love, then look into finding a job in that region. I would strongly urge you to get a college degree. It's really hard to make a living wage without one these da...
- Sat Jul 30, 2016 6:37 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Rein Recommendations
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11165
Re: Rein Recommendations
I really like my Red Barn calfskin reins I got earlier this year, very supple and have stops of a sort. You can find them at smartpak.com or vtosaddlery.com
- Wed Jul 13, 2016 4:12 am
- Forum: Freecycle Forum
- Topic: TAKEN:Bell Boots, BOT & assort others
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6907
Re: FREE:Bell Boots, BOT & assort others
Sorry, They're all taken, I'll change the subject to show that.
- Mon Jul 11, 2016 7:51 pm
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- Topic: Helmet cams
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2934
Helmet cams
I'm wanting one of these for riding Retta and driving my pony, and am wondering if anyone has one and what their experiences are? I can't find any reviews for the one that I'm interested in, a Trailer Eyes model. Maybe I should just stick with a GoPro Hero.
Opinions?
Opinions?
- Sun Jun 26, 2016 3:59 am
- Forum: Freecycle Forum
- Topic: TAKEN:Bell Boots, BOT & assort others
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6907
Re: FREE:Bell Boots, BOT & assort others
orono wrote:Do you have any with a fuzzy top?
No fuzzy tops, sorry.
- Sat Jun 25, 2016 2:53 pm
- Forum: Freecycle Forum
- Topic: TAKEN:Bell Boots, BOT & assort others
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6907
TAKEN:Bell Boots, BOT & assort others
Free 4 pairs of Bell Boots. Sizes small, medium & large. Includes a set of Back on Track size small, Davis size medium, the others are unmarked but one pair looks large and the other medium. They are all velcro closure type, no pull on. Free for the cost of shipping.
- Fri Jun 17, 2016 1:07 am
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Show bridle for pony with petite head?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5376
Re: Show bridle for pony with petite head?
Another vote for justforponies.com they have a nice selection of small, medium and large pony bridles.
- Sun Jun 12, 2016 4:13 pm
- Forum: Freecycle Forum
- Topic: TAKEN--NEW Hug Flysheet size 82
- Replies: 1
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TAKEN--NEW Hug Flysheet size 82
Brand new, Hug flysheet with neck cover and belly band. Size 82. Small hole in top of neck cover (less than a dime). Doesn't fit my mare's thick Morgan neck. Free for the cost of shipping.
- Mon May 30, 2016 4:46 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Alternatives to MTG?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 16228
Re: Alternatives to MTG?
I know flax needs to be ground up and fed fresh to maintain it's benefits. I've just started feeding it to my horse and donkey. How much does everyone feed at a time and how many times a day? I feed HorseTech's stabilized ground flaxseed product, Nutraflax. It won't go rancid, and has a balanced Ca...
- Fri May 27, 2016 3:41 pm
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- Topic: Another techie phone question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4236
Re: Another techie phone question
Actually in the US there are two cell phone standards, GSM (AT&T, TMobile), and CDMA (Verizon, sprint). Make sure the phone you buy is unlocked and the correct standard for your phone plan and you'll be fine.
- Thu May 26, 2016 4:26 am
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- Topic: Surgery Day! Jingles welcome :)
- Replies: 77
- Views: 45075
Re: Surgery Day! Jingles welcome :)
Many speedy recovery jingles coming your way!
- Tue May 24, 2016 3:58 pm
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- Topic: How does your garden grow?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 16459
Re: How does your garden grow?
We're in the process of expanding our veggie garden and building a nice fence around it, (deer require everything you want to grow be behind a 6' fence). It's been too rainy to plant yet, as I need to get another till on it. I am getting some lovely peony and clematis blooms right now from my landsc...
- Sun May 22, 2016 8:53 pm
- Forum: For Sale!
- Topic: SOLD Roma ecole dressage pad $20
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3913
Re: New Roma ecole dressage pad $20
Sue B wrote:Love those pads, I'll take it.
Sue, I sent you an email
- Sun May 22, 2016 5:54 pm
- Forum: For Sale!
- Topic: NEW Beta Biothane Reins
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2609
NEW Beta Biothane Reins
New beta biothane reins, brown. Horse passed on before they were used. $20 plus actual shipping.
- Sun May 22, 2016 5:51 pm
- Forum: For Sale!
- Topic: Nylon bridle full size
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2548
Nylon bridle full size
Pauls harness shop nylon bridle
Size, full
Color, brown
Great trail bridle, easy to clean, just throw in washer and hang dry. Good condition, no problems. Bit NOT included. $20 plus actual shipping.
Size, full
Color, brown
Great trail bridle, easy to clean, just throw in washer and hang dry. Good condition, no problems. Bit NOT included. $20 plus actual shipping.
- Sun May 22, 2016 5:26 pm
- Forum: For Sale!
- Topic: Fleeceworks Full Saddle Pad
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2587
Fleeceworks Full Saddle Pad
Fleece works full dressage pad Size: large Color, white $95 plus actual shipping Dimensions: 18" down spine from inside of roll to inside of roll. 21" drop from center seam to inside of roll. In good condition, always washed per manufacturer instructions. One small tear in the fleece sheep...
- Thu May 19, 2016 10:54 pm
- Forum: For Sale!
- Topic: SOLD Roma ecole dressage pad $20
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3913
SOLD Roma ecole dressage pad $20
New in bag, Roma ecole double diamond dressage pad. Wick dry lining, purple. $20 plus shipping. Description: Lush polished cotton exterior features eye-catching double diamond quilting embellished with two-tone piping. Underneath, the well cushioned micro tricot lining wicks moisture for your horse’...
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 2:51 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Favorite "Cool" Saddle Pad
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12413
Re: Favorite "Cool" Saddle Pad
Yes, you just see a thin edge of pad around the saddle. I got into contour pads from riding small short backed Arabians, the square pads would just swamp them!
I would think the sheepskin might actually help disperse heat.
I would think the sheepskin might actually help disperse heat.
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 2:21 pm
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- Topic: The Little Red Barn Needs Fans....feedback please? UPDATE 5-16-16
- Replies: 17
- Views: 12415
Re: The Little Red Barn Needs Fans....feedback please?
Good info all...thanks. So I looked briefly at the Big Ass Fans...are they all ceiling fans? Not sure if ceiling fans that will work in TLRB. Fatcat...re:the Farmtek fans....which size did you get? I love the write up and they sound perfect for an open barn like TLRB...in case rain blows in, in the...
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 2:14 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Favorite "Cool" Saddle Pad
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12413
Re: Favorite "Cool" Saddle Pad
Hayburner wrote:
What is a "shaped pad"?
They're also called contour pads. Here's one I like from PRI and have used a lot. It's available from vtosaddlery.com
- Thu Apr 28, 2016 8:27 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Favorite "Cool" Saddle Pad
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12413
Re: Favorite "Cool" Saddle Pad
I'm going to try a Letitia Coolmax pad this year. It hasn't been warm enough to know yet.