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- Tue Mar 22, 2016 11:16 am
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- Topic: Custom horse hair jewelry/keepsake recommendations?
- Replies: 35
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Re: Custom horse hair jewelry/keepsake recommendations?
Thank you everyone, I have some places to look. Paula, I do understand your pottery comment...my mom does pottery and when she was taking classes years ago, she asked if I would mind cutting her some of Nikki's tail so that she could learn to fire with it. I was a bit skeeved about it at the time, b...
- Mon Mar 21, 2016 12:44 pm
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- Topic: Custom horse hair jewelry/keepsake recommendations?
- Replies: 35
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Custom horse hair jewelry/keepsake recommendations?
I lost my mare this weekend :cry: The vet kindly cut her tail for me. I would like to have some of the hair made into a ring, necklace or bracelet and I've been searching online at designer sites. I really like the quality I am seeing at House of Salmi, but I would like to look at other designers. A...
- Sun Mar 20, 2016 3:45 pm
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- Topic: Help with real estate dilemma please
- Replies: 28
- Views: 16449
Re: Help with real estate dilemma please
Is he going FHA or first-time program for financing? If so, it's very likely they won't approve with those issues. That may be his final out.
I hope he gives this realtor bad reviews online, too!
I hope he gives this realtor bad reviews online, too!
- Sun Mar 20, 2016 3:24 pm
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- Topic: Trader Joes Recommendations
- Replies: 26
- Views: 17535
Re: Trader Joes Recommendations
Their LARGE chocolate bars...and vanilla Joe-Joe cookies! SO loves their cinnamon scones.
- Wed Mar 09, 2016 11:46 pm
- Forum: For Sale!
- Topic: Cavallo Dress Boots
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Cavallo Dress Boots
Lightly used and broken in, no zippers but had gussets put in. Stamped 2 4 45 37 51638. I bought these used and only wore them about 10 times, previous owner had broken them in and then quit riding. Boot trees and pulls included. $250 obo plus shipping. PM me for pictures.
- Fri Jan 29, 2016 3:17 pm
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- Topic: Favorite sore throat remedies
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15477
Re: Favorite sore throat remedies
I was trying to think what else the doctor could do for me...because like you, I get out of breath just walking. I feel much better right now but man, mornings are killer. After I wake up and I need to clear all the crap in my lungs. I'm exhausted by coughing so much. I do an essential oil mix of l...
- Mon Jan 18, 2016 9:24 pm
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- Topic: Best antivirus for computers?
- Replies: 3
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Best antivirus for computers?
Free or cheap?
I know this was covered at UDBB but I wasn't smart enough to take notes back then. I got a new laptop a few months ago and the McAfee subscription that comes with it ran out, so I need to download something.
I know this was covered at UDBB but I wasn't smart enough to take notes back then. I got a new laptop a few months ago and the McAfee subscription that comes with it ran out, so I need to download something.
- Sun Jan 17, 2016 12:37 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Do you ice your horses legs after a tough training day?
- Replies: 11
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Re: Do you ice your horses legs after a tough training day?
I usually don't ice, but I have been known to rub down with liniment after a tougher ride, or you could poultice with standing wraps overnight.
- Fri Jan 15, 2016 4:05 am
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- Topic: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 26372
Re: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
I thought gun control revision is only about closing the loop holes with respect to gun shows, used gun sales via hmm, sorry, can't thing of he word but like a swap meet. My understanding is anyone can show up at one of these and purchase any gun they choose without a background check. Closing that...
- Wed Jan 13, 2016 3:15 pm
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- Topic: Home Buying
- Replies: 46
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Re: Home Buying
That one was a definite NO! Super cute upstairs, though the garage was a bit smaller than I want and the hardwood floors had warped in the living room. The basement though looked like a disaster. Water all over the floor, bad looking pipes, what looked like maybe it should have been a door to outsi...
- Tue Jan 12, 2016 10:10 pm
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- Topic: Home Buying
- Replies: 46
- Views: 26140
Re: Home Buying
Oh, yeah, FACTOR IN PROPERTY TAXES. Some people forget that. Here, it can be upwards of $500 a month.!!! My tax payment per month (I escrow without fees) is higher than my actual mortgage payment, with PMI. I live in a townhome :shock: Phoenix, also be sure to ask about any HOA fees. Surprisingly, ...
- Tue Jan 12, 2016 4:20 am
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- Topic: Home Buying
- Replies: 46
- Views: 26140
Re: Home Buying
Yes, the loan officer will help you with any programs that may be available. Two things to keep in mind that are a bit contradictory, but use them to your advantage ;) 1. The loan officer is in the business of selling loans - they can get creative and if getting you into a first time buyer program (...
- Mon Jan 11, 2016 11:35 pm
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- Topic: Home Buying
- Replies: 46
- Views: 26140
Re: Home Buying
One thing I'm glad my parents warned me about when buying; just because you qualify to a certain amount, you don't have to purchase in that price range. I was approved for $140,000 but bought below $100,000, saving myself a few hundred per month. Download a mortgage calculator phone app and start pl...
- Mon Jan 11, 2016 11:23 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: What is your cold threshold for working horses?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12939
Re: What is your cold threshold for working horses?
Studies on a treadmill proved that cantering causes breathing too quickly for the air to warm, so it cools and dries the lungs causing distress, immunological challenges and inflammation that lasts for 48 hours post exercise. This started at temps as high as 20 F, Thanks for posting that. It remind...
- Sun Jan 10, 2016 6:31 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: What is your cold threshold for working horses?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12939
What is your cold threshold for working horses?
I was told years ago as a kid that working horses in extreme cold could cause respiratory problems if the horses were not acclimated. Then my old jumping trainer claimed that was nonsense and would have us ride all through winter even through negative temps in our unheated indoor. We've been pretty ...
- Sat Jan 09, 2016 8:24 pm
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- Topic: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 26372
Re: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
That's a very large assumption you are making there...nice redirect via attack, though. However the anti-gunners have all been about "I don't feel safe! Take away the guns!!!!!" That's where I'm focusing. No one can stop someone truly intent on suicide. Work a few suicide calls and you'll ...
- Sat Jan 09, 2016 8:16 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: under-tempo
- Replies: 29
- Views: 18820
Re: under-tempo
I wouldn't slow the impulsion, just the tempo. You utilize the impulsion for vertical force .
- Sat Jan 09, 2016 4:01 pm
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- Topic: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 26372
Re: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
So does the figure above about auto deaths include suicide by car, too?
- Sat Jan 09, 2016 2:47 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Running into the canter....
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12996
Re: Running into the canter....
Try asking from shoulder-fore and slightly under tempo. It is a balance issue.
- Sat Jan 09, 2016 2:43 am
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- Topic: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 26372
Re: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
In 2014, there were 35,543 deaths by automobiles, and 32,351 by guns. That's doesn't qualify as MUCH more, in my book. And gun deaths are expected to exceed traffic fatalities in 2015. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2012-12-19/american-gun-deaths-to-exceed-traffic-fatalities-by-2015 . How m...
- Fri Jan 08, 2016 6:32 pm
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- Topic: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 26372
Re: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
Well, when it's been pointed out before that an individual is MUCH more likely to be harmed or killed by a vehicle, it's met with the argument that they are two totally different things. Now, it's brought up as relevant to each other. It's flip-flopping. So for the sake of this discussion, can we ke...
- Fri Jan 08, 2016 1:24 am
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- Topic: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
- Replies: 48
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Re: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
No, it was more that people may actually believe that Congress will A-OK the funds as is. If there is a chance they do, I'm sure that there will be a lot of wrangling and deal making where something else will suffer terribly, or a compromise will be made on the original EO. I guess I find it commica...
- Thu Jan 07, 2016 9:12 pm
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- Topic: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
- Replies: 48
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Re: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
I'm not disagreeing in any way, shape or form that things *can* change. What I'm saying is that I think it's a fallacy to believe that Obama is actually *doing* anything and is only giving the illusion of doing so to save his own reputation. We have a lot of "frequent flyers" at work that ...
- Thu Jan 07, 2016 7:58 pm
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- Topic: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 26372
Re: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
Order of Protection
- Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:56 pm
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- Topic: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 26372
Re: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
don't think its a fix, but it is a step in the right direction. It's pandering on a platform, Obama barely twitched a leg, let alone stepped anywhere. He also wants money for mental health and no one seems to mention that. Actually, it has been mentioned. Do you honestly think Congress is going to ...
- Thu Jan 07, 2016 4:16 am
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- Topic: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 26372
Re: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
Yea, I don't think the abortion thing would happen, at least not in the current political climate. It would take voting in a pretty die-hard republican and I don't see that happening anytime soon. There really isn't any action taken by Obama. It's lip service and a last-ditch effort to try to salvag...
- Wed Jan 06, 2016 11:20 pm
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- Topic: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 26372
Re: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
Yet, at the same time he admitted that measures in the EO would not have stopped tragedies like Sandy Hook. So, really, this is pandering and feel good legislation. After reading the WH site on the EO, it states that determining "in the business of selling firearms" is determined by activi...
- Wed Jan 06, 2016 1:26 pm
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- Topic: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 26372
Re: No discussion on Obama's gun reforms?
Well, basically he's just reiterating laws already on the books; FFL dealers are already supposed to perform background checks. What remains to be seen is if someone "engaged in the business of selling firearms" is reformed to include those that sell a gun or two privately. And those 200 e...
- Sat Jan 02, 2016 12:06 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Strange Skin Ailment--what's your guess?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 13702
Re: Strange Skin Ailment--what's your guess?
Let's hope it keeps going in that direction! Keep us updated!
- Thu Dec 31, 2015 3:39 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Breaking in new boots
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7033
Re: Breaking in new boots
If Ariats cause rubs, I would try to wear thicker than normal socks until they break in. Wear them around the house and out and about as much as possible, too.
- Tue Dec 29, 2015 10:02 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Breaking in new boots
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7033
Re: Breaking in new boots
Hmm, I don't recall breaking in paddock boots being similar breaking in tall boots, however, I would probably give them a good dose of Lederbalsam to help soften them.
- Tue Dec 29, 2015 9:56 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Strange Skin Ailment--what's your guess?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 13702
Re: Strange Skin Ailment--what's your guess?
If you have some liquid DMSO on hand, you could mix a little bit with the ivermectin to help carry it through to whatever might be living in there; that's what I ended up doing to combat a few summer sores once.
- Tue Dec 29, 2015 3:21 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Strange Skin Ailment--what's your guess?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 13702
Re: Strange Skin Ailment--what's your guess?
Just curious, did you try putting the ivermectin on the spots? I don't know how easily you can obtain it down there, or if it's a precious resource, but if you can spare it, I'd give it a try. The strange lumps moving around makes me think burrowed parasite...
- Mon Dec 28, 2015 9:55 pm
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- Topic: Thank you Chancellor
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7225
Re: Thank you Chancellor
Thank you, that was a nice surprise! I thought "who the heck do I know out east???"
Thank you for DDBB, too!
Thank you for DDBB, too!
- Mon Dec 28, 2015 9:46 pm
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- Topic: Are all cats...
- Replies: 47
- Views: 25930
Re: Are all cats...
Any takers for the juvenile delinquent?
NOPE! I have an orange DSH. I swear he's the devil in an orange suit.
What is it about the oranges???
- Mon Dec 28, 2015 9:42 pm
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- Topic: Introducing Annie!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 13921
Re: Introducing Annie!
She's adorable!
- Mon Dec 28, 2015 9:40 pm
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- Topic: Meet my new kitteh
- Replies: 23
- Views: 16181
Re: Meet my new kitteh
She's likely miffed that you won't let her out already...get used to it because you will see that often!
She's very cute! Congrats to both of you!
She's very cute! Congrats to both of you!
- Mon Dec 28, 2015 9:34 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Need suggestions for old mare
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9568
Re: Need suggestions for old mare
Was she a saddleseat show horse in another life? Possibly wore a tail set at some point? She may very well have some tendon/ligament damage if so, and after losing muscle just does not have the strength to lift anymore. Also, I've noticed Saddlebreds tend to not really lift the tail like other breed...
- Sat Dec 26, 2015 3:08 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Need suggestions for old mare
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9568
Re: Need suggestions for old mare
Does she have difficulty without a blanket on?
- Sun Dec 20, 2015 5:42 pm
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- Topic: Thank you, Zevida!!!!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2376
Thank you, Zevida!!!!
My gifts were perfect! I finally have baking cups again, and will not be running out anytime soon (something I always forget to buy to have on hand)! The chicken strips were a hit with both the pup and kitties, and I can't wait to try the coffee...I love local gifts! The wool yarn in my favorite col...
- Fri Dec 18, 2015 10:52 pm
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- Topic: 2015 DDBB Kringle: All done!
- Replies: 63
- Views: 40336
Re: 2015 DDBB Kringle: Last day to ship the presents!
I found my gift waiting last night when I got home from work. We are doing our family Christmas tomorrow so I plan to open it then!
- Fri Dec 18, 2015 10:30 pm
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- Topic: A THANK YOU-- To my Kringle
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2494
Re: A THANK YOU-- To my Kringle
You are so very welcome!
Merry Christmas!!!!!!
Merry Christmas!!!!!!
- Fri Dec 18, 2015 6:25 am
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- Topic: Snoring
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8795
Re: Snoring
I had my doubts but switching the SO to a My Pillow has drastically reduced his snoring.
I haven't seen the device you are describing so can't comment on it.
I haven't seen the device you are describing so can't comment on it.
- Tue Dec 15, 2015 4:13 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: The "around here" problem
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5805
Re: The "around here" problem
For some reason, I thought our locations were attached to our names, sorry.
I'm in Northeast Illinois.
I'm in Northeast Illinois.
- Tue Dec 15, 2015 4:09 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Loose ring bits...am I crazy?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11774
Re: Loose ring bits...am I crazy?
I haven't had opportunity to try fulmers with the horses. I am usually working with owners who come to me after many frustrating trainer experiences who are on tight budgets. They come in with hard mouth, crooked horses in double jointed loose rings, usually with a flash. It's like Sprenger did a bl...
- Sat Dec 12, 2015 2:25 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Loose ring bits...am I crazy?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11774
Loose ring bits...am I crazy?
I don't like them. There, I said it. Every horse that has come to me in one tends to have a "hard" mouth. They either bear down and pull/push or go above. I feel like loose rings, especially with French links or beans, tend to be "sloppy" (for lack of a better term). It's like my...
- Sat Dec 12, 2015 3:27 am
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- Topic: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
- Replies: 230
- Views: 133542
Re: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
Guess what...some gun safes are portable! Some people store handguns in smaller document type safes that are not accessible to their children. However, during a burglary, someone can take off with it to break into later. Pssst. That's not a safe. That's a box. Safes are attached to structure so the...
- Sat Dec 12, 2015 12:16 am
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- Topic: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
- Replies: 230
- Views: 133542
Re: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
No but it isn't so much different that you can't draw some parallels. Why are Americans so stubborn that they don't even want to try to improve things? Even if you want to completely deflect the problem onto some other issue - at least do something about those other issues. You MUST be able to agre...
- Sat Dec 12, 2015 12:04 am
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- Topic: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
- Replies: 230
- Views: 133542
Re: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
People often assert that the Constitution says we have a "right to bear arms", but then conveniently leave out any reference to a well-regulated militia. And in any case, the phrases appear in an Amendment, not in the Constitution itself. So I am about ready to propose let's repeal that i...
- Fri Dec 11, 2015 11:24 pm
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- Topic: Carrot cake as a gift?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10846
Re: Carrot cake as a gift?
Hmmm...I will have to test out if I can freeze carrot cake cupcakes for shipping....