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Jun. 17, 2013, 11:11 AM
Congratulations! And your old trainer was professional about it, as they usually are, no matter how bad it's gotten. Once you are really leaving,...
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Jun. 14, 2013, 06:48 PM
Actually, the funky shoulder is generally the result of the club foot. We have a mare with a clubbed right foot. She's exactly the same way - not...
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Jun. 14, 2013, 06:15 PM
I do like an earlier off-hand comment. If she reads the COTH forums, she may already know and you won't even have to tell her, LOL!
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Jun. 14, 2013, 03:20 PM
That is just maddening. Especially when talking about taking a horse through the breeding divisions, then up to performance. That would infuriate...
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Jun. 14, 2013, 03:15 PM
I mentioned the Human Stapler comment to my trainer last night, and he laughed as hard as I did when I first heard it. It really is the ultimate...
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Jun. 14, 2013, 02:27 PM
From the Chronicle article:
"Glefke also answered questions about Commentary’s eligibility for the second year green division. He knew the horse...
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Jun. 14, 2013, 02:07 PM
As my signature says, the truth is always in the middle. Everybody has good points. But you have to get angry enough to move. It sometimes takes...
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Jun. 13, 2013, 06:00 PM
Forgot to add, last I saw you were the customer!
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Jun. 13, 2013, 05:48 PM
GO! Remember you get what you pay for (within reason). A professional facility that is covering their costs with a reasonable rate is great, and a...
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Jun. 13, 2013, 04:15 PM
Wonderful pictures. Thanks for sharing!
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Jun. 13, 2013, 04:11 PM
You sound like a great teacher, and you've tried everything I know or could even imagine. Sounds like it will just take some time. Laugh with her...
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Jun. 13, 2013, 10:47 AM
I'm sorry - I just couldn't get past this comment, I'm laughing so hard. I can just see it!
A suggestion - Tell her she is only going to trot for...
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Jun. 7, 2013, 10:47 AM
Interesting. That does explains how there could be two 'Smokin' Joe's, in difference parts of the country, one chesnut, and one bay, both registered...
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Jun. 7, 2013, 10:34 AM
Years ago there was a horse on the circuit named Tail Wind because he farted over every jump.
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Jun. 6, 2013, 06:53 PM
It also seems like prices are inflated because commisions are made on lease fees, which are usually about 30% of the purchase value of the horse -...
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Jun. 6, 2013, 06:47 PM
I still have his papers soomewhere around. It might have been spelled differently, or without the apostrophe, or something, but it was definately...
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Jun. 6, 2013, 06:44 PM
Oh, I know the QH names. I have friends on the circuit, and if I hear a 'Sheza' or a 'He's a' name one more time . . . The reason they put up with...
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Jun. 6, 2013, 06:42 PM
Originally Posted by Thoroughbred1201
Thoroughbred names rank right up there with QH names. I had a lovely TB that was registerd as 'Smokin' Joe'....
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Jun. 6, 2013, 06:40 PM
Given the quality and low price of technology today, there is no reason why this isn't being done now.
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Jun. 6, 2013, 05:59 PM
Thoroughbred names rank right up there with QH names. I had a lovely TB that was registerd as 'Smokin' Joe'. That was a definate change. As was...
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Jun. 6, 2013, 03:16 PM
And that is the case with most breed shows. However, that was the point about H/J shows. ANY breed could participate - grade horses to the 'bred in...
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Jun. 6, 2013, 03:10 PM
What absolutely blew me away was the first time I heard that Horse Show meds were a line item on a trainer's bill at all. When I was showing, my...
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Jun. 6, 2013, 01:59 PM
True, just as it depends on climate, hauling miles, care of the horse, etc. However, it does come down to what you have to do to keep them jumping...
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Jun. 6, 2013, 11:53 AM
No wonder show horses in the big barns have a 'shelf life' if that's typical.
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Jun. 6, 2013, 11:49 AM
I was going to mention the same thing. This is a really feasible option. Just make sure thay you stay in communication with the University you want...
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Jun. 4, 2013, 10:38 AM
Oh, me too. I could happily join Betsee Parker and own multiple amazing horses and spread them around liberally to deserving trainers and enjoy...
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Jun. 4, 2013, 10:18 AM
Oh, I don't know. Kelly Farmer seems to really like to gallop. Which I really appreciate! Her horses really move out comparatively. And I can't...
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Jun. 3, 2013, 10:35 AM
I think the name change thing has something to do with a clean slate. It's a fresh start for a new rider. For example, years ago, I had a wonderful...
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Jun. 3, 2013, 10:30 AM
In the Devon Derby Handy Round, Commentary had the only round that made me sit up and take notice. All the rest were lovely, with terrific style,...
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Jun. 3, 2013, 10:26 AM
I agree. The one that made me sit up and take notice was Commentary. Don't get me wrong, all the entries in the Devon Derby Handy round were...
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