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May. 18, 2013, 12:08 PM
Forgot to add... the HS hackmore the OP linked is nicely made, but the edges of the nose padding are fairly stiff. I can only use that one on a horse...
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May. 18, 2013, 11:57 AM
I'm a big fan of the mechanical hackamore for trail riding. Every OTTB I've owned (many) has gone well in one. Short or long shanks depends on the...
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May. 18, 2013, 11:20 AM
Foothills of the Carolinas... right on the border of Upstate SC and Western NC. At the local farm supply store, I'm paying $16/bale for 60-70lb small...
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May. 16, 2013, 05:23 PM
I think the fit is okay for you. If we could see your skeleton, your pelvis is over the center of the seat. And it looks like you could go up a hole...
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May. 16, 2013, 04:37 PM
I'd opt for the surgery right away. Less time lost and less chance the healing bone will form a big callus and irritate the suspensory, in which case...
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May. 16, 2013, 04:33 PM
I like dormosedan gel for farrier work. Talk to your vet about it.
BTW... ace (and other tranquilizers) don't dull sensation, so if your mare is...
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May. 16, 2013, 03:58 PM
If you've already spoken to her plainly about your wish to move up, and you've spent the last two years frustrated, it's time to move on.
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May. 11, 2013, 08:14 PM
http://www.schockemoehle-sports.com/en/node/277
I've seen this and it's gorgeous. There's a bridle to match, as well.
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May. 9, 2013, 07:46 PM
As GotMyPony said... many (most?) of us here are from somewhere else (Ft. Lauderdale, for me... though I've also spent a lot of time in PA and the...
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May. 9, 2013, 02:09 PM
The worst saddle sores I ever had led me to the best bandaid, ever.... Advanced Healing (by BandAid). They form a gel pocket over the wound and...
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May. 9, 2013, 02:06 PM
Yet another BIG thumbs up for ThinLine. :yes:
I have the "old" correction pad, the newer Trifecta and *shoe insoles* - they made a HUGE difference...
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May. 8, 2013, 07:58 PM
The Foothills fits your wish list. :) Tryon and Columbus, NC... Landrum and Campobello, SC.
Extensive trail systems, rolling terrain with lots of...
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May. 3, 2013, 11:24 AM
I'm like you... 5'4", short legs and a bootie. :lol: I'm comfortable and balanced in a 17 or 17.5, depending on the build of the saddle, and never...
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May. 3, 2013, 11:17 AM
It's less expensive because Prestige wanted to compete with others in that range. :) Leather is grain instead of calfskin, but still a *very* good...
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May. 2, 2013, 04:37 PM
I have an original Orthoflex Stitchdown. Since the company changed hands, I regularly see this saddle (original maker) for sale for a good bit more...
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May. 2, 2013, 03:50 PM
Compared to the Nona... the Roma Jump has more clearance height and width in the channel, as well as wider panels.
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May. 2, 2013, 03:24 PM
No... *totally* different saddle. The Nona has always been too narrow for my taste, too. On the Roma, both twist and seat are comfortably wider, and...
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May. 2, 2013, 03:00 PM
Like all gullet systems, the Pessoa just allows you to change the width at the front. You still have to make sure the tree/panel shape is...
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May. 2, 2013, 02:57 PM
The saddle in your pics is too narrow, and the panels are not making good contact (which reduces the weight-bearing area and increases pressure where...
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May. 2, 2013, 01:35 PM
Be careful when you raise the cantle... if the saddle is unlevel because the tree is too narrow, raising the rear won't fix it, and may create more...
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Apr. 27, 2013, 11:15 AM
Collective wisdom here says 12R in a TechLite.:)
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Apr. 27, 2013, 10:50 AM
I've had a lot of OTTBs and am a big fan of Triple Crown Senior, plus all the good hay they'll scarf up. I add Accel Lifetime and Omega Horseshine,...
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Apr. 26, 2013, 03:50 PM
The Collegiate Sorrento isn't made anymore... but you may be able to find it at clearance price. Just "ok" in the comfort department. Pretty flat.
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Apr. 26, 2013, 03:46 PM
Farm House is closing out the remains of the winter sheet and blanket inventory. Sizes 78-87 ONLY. Weatherbeata, Saxon, Horseware Amigo. Various...
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Apr. 26, 2013, 11:56 AM
You're more likely to get responses on the Horse Care board.
Hope things turn out well for you.
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Apr. 25, 2013, 08:32 PM
Vetrolin is pretty strong stuff, especially if it's been sitting around for awhile. He may have started with a weird shedding pattern (not unheard of...
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Apr. 25, 2013, 11:34 AM
First: Be careful when you use rubbers over your boots. Any sand or other grit inside can wreck your leather finish.
For cleaning, use any good...
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Apr. 25, 2013, 09:07 AM
ThinLine says "no" to anything other than Thinline Cleaner Spray or Wipes (or water) on those reins. Oil, soap, flyspray, etc. erode the material.
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Apr. 23, 2013, 08:41 PM
http://www.forvo.com/word/amerigo_vespucci/
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