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PaulaO, a big congratulations to both Ariel and you!

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Fingers crossed this works out for you. It sounds like a perfect situation! Let us know how it all plays out - oh, and pictures, too

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Do you still have the SSG glove?

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Josette

I am so sorry to hear about your dog. I know there are no words for what you are going through. Please know that we are all thinking of you and yours during this time and will be here to offer support when you need it.

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My "flushes" always seemed to coincide when something was stressing me out @ work. They were a great signal to calm down

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I'm on the side of not bothering with xrays, etc. As several vets have told me, they've seen horses with terrible x-rays stay sound forever and vice versa. You have the advantage of having a relationship with Miss A for several months. I know it's not pleasant worrying about ending up with an unride...

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My sister and BIL live in northern New Hampshire, and they have a log home. It is wonderful - warm in winter and cool in summer. They heat about 2,500 sq. ft. with a pellet stove that does a great job. Before the pellet stove, they heated with a propane fireplace. I wouldn't hesitate to get one!

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A Gatorbootz update - still going strong...and I figured out how to get them off if I need to

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Yes, I agree with Saddle bum's advice - hadn't thought of that approach. Pictures please!

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Yes, big jingles for your friend. Hoping for a quick recovery and no post trauma effects

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Congratulations to everyone! Osiris is beautiful. Do you know his history?

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more jingles, Chancellor! Hope the healing continues.

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Sorry for your loss, Kathy.

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Very cute!

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I don't have a Purple mattress, but after reading your post, I went to their web site. I am kind of in the mattress market. I would be interested in hearing from someone that has one of these. Susan, let us know if you go ahead and buy one.

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Congratulations to Ariel and you, PaulaO! Those are the moments we live for, and it's nice to hear you are making a positive impact on a horse's life!

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TeresaA
Congratulations! And love that last photo

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Congratulations, PaulaO! This show sounds like the perfect situation for Ariel's and your debut. I was going to show Ranger at a local schooling show in March, but a clinic I would like to attend opened up, so we're going there. Looks like our debut is postponed until April. Let us know how it goes ...

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Texsuze.
This was a timely post. This is definitely something my husband and I need to get done but keep putting off.

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Glad to hear this story had a happy ending for all concerned! She is a cutie

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Hayburner
They're supposed to be, but, so far, I haven't been able to do it. They come with instructions on how to do it, but I'm not having much luck. The BM can do it. I don't have a lot of strength in my hands.

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Just thought I'd report in on the Gatorbootz. Ranger's been wearing them since November, and they're still going strong.

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Josette,
Your post brought a smile. That's my plan! Just have to keep us both going 8 more years!

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HighOctane, There is another thread about EOTRH on the board. Don't know if you've seen it for info on some other experiences. I have a 20 yr. old Tb with EOTRH. He seems to be going the hypercementosis route. We are taking the remove the tooth as it becomes involved approached. He doesn't seem to b...

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There were several reasons behind the sale. One was that she couldn't keep up with the bills. We played with the idea of just taking him on and letting her retain ownership, but, on the other side of that, there were some things we wanted to do that she might not have agreed with. For example, he ha...

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Pictures!

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Pictures?

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Paula O

Because the owner isn't well, we put it in the sales contract that she could visit him. We don't see her often, but this happened to be one of the weekends she asked to see him.

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Thank you all for your comments. I did stay, and we had a great time and a safe trip home. He is the perfect horse to trailer. After this, though, I.probably won't do it again. I will.confine any travelling to local.

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Many of you read my previous "reasonable work for a 26 yr. old horse" thread. Well, we went ahead and bought Ranger and things have been going great. Someone came up to both of Louise and I (co-owners) at a recent lesson and said he looked like a different horse. This weekend, I took the p...

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Chisamba,
Sorry I missed this yesterday. To all those dear souls....

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There is a house I sometimes pass in my travels that seems to be a vulture magnet. I've never seen anything like it! The vultures perch on the roof, on the ground - everywhere! This house also seems to have an abundance of cats, too. One of the funniest things I've seen is one of the vultures crow-h...

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Instead of going out last night, DH and I opted to wait until today to drive up the road to Colonial Williamsburg and have an early afternoon lunch at Chownings Tavern. Beautiful afternoon (sunny, 55 degrees) - which was good because Chownings doesn't take reservations, and we had to wait outdoors f...

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I like Patagonia.

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Chisamba
You could always get one of those ornament display stands to leave it out all year.

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I love the card exchange, too! There weren't many of us, but what we lacked in number, we made up in spirit! Canadian friends, yours from me are probably still on their way - but coming. Thanks and Happy Holidays to you all.

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Regardless of the location of the nearest tack store (Murphy's Law: they're always closed when you need them), I agree with what everyone says about having two of each - sheet, medium weight, and heavy weight. That way, you have a spare. What has Miss A had in the past?

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PaulaO

Glad to hear Ariel is okay. This is a perfect example of why having your horse at a good barn is so important if you can't have them at home. Kudos to the barn staff - and good for you for not panicking. Ahh, the joys of owning a horse:-)

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Chancellor,

Thoughts, prayers, and jingles. Stay strong and know that we are all here supporting you. As you can, please be sure to keep us up to date so we can support you at this difficult time.

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Weaver makes a good blanket, too. It was a brand I wasn't familiar with when I bought one a couple of years ago because I needed one in a pinch and it was all the store had. We start sheets in mid 40s and don't use heavier blankets until it's in the mid 30s. Horse aren't clipped and are inside at ni...

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Anyone have any experience with this product?

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Bought the Gatorbootz. Have been using a couple of weeks. I like the way they fit. Definitely won't come unfastened! Now, have to see how long they last.

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Agreed, Calvin, but I can't find anyone locally who will even do that.

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Just curious to know what you are experiencing in your area, but it seems to me that trainers who come to you are starting to be a thing of the past. I understand that it takes time to drive from farm to farm, but I'm sure there are a lot of people out there w/o transportation. What's your experience?

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Sorry, no "B" before left - typo

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I have an acquaintance in the horse world who is pretty conservative. One of her friends posted that "the B left is incapable of tolerance." - this, from the party that wants to build a wall and deport everyone!

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I don't usually come here, but I wanted to see what DDBBers thought about the election results. The silence here is deafening!

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I didn't see any reference to this in the thread about the gift exchange? Any interest?

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So sorry for your loss. It was good that you were there for her.

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I love Definitely Dressage and am another one who is really glad it's here. I don't think we have the level of activity of the UDBB, but it's like we are the "survivors" - and I do think DD is a kinder, gentler board. Maybe it's because we survived the transition and realize how lucky we a...

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