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May. 18, 2013, 12:04 PM
I liked the quote from Bob Baffert I read in this morning's paper, to the effect that apart from connections of Orb's competitors, everyone should be...
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May. 18, 2013, 11:54 AM
I once hunted a full sister to Jay Trump, and she was fabulous.
Edited to add- if memory serves, Jay Trump was Ran Too Slow out of Charles Town.
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May. 17, 2013, 05:09 PM
Ooh. That is punishment indeed.
Last Gunfighter was impressive in the Special.
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May. 17, 2013, 05:06 PM
SuckerForHorses, I use the same kind of pads as you- I just hose them thoroughly on both sides, and then use the shop vac to suck out a lot of excess...
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May. 17, 2013, 04:24 PM
At my former office building, I eliminated the problem by the strategic hanging of pieces of orange surveyor's ape. Or yellow when I ran out of...
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May. 17, 2013, 04:15 PM
Wild pork critters are pretty tasty- in fact some Texas restaurants are tapping the feral hog resource. And I'm pretty sure no one feeds them any...
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May. 17, 2013, 04:11 PM
Good race, Fifty... and Joel were impressive. I was fortunate to catch the replay on HRTV. Who was that that just seemed to hit a wall just past the...
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May. 16, 2013, 10:42 PM
Well, we find nothing wrong with weaning domestic foals from their mothers, selling them, changing barns or cities or states with our own horses,...
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May. 16, 2013, 10:32 PM
You need to travel around with one of our local vet/dentists for a couple of weeks. She can regale you- and show you examples to support it- about...
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May. 16, 2013, 09:24 AM
Agree with G's post above. I also occasionally dismount onto the mounting block, just so the horse has that skill- as used for example in...
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May. 16, 2013, 09:19 AM
I share the opinion that there's a good deal of common sense involved in starting young horses. You want to set them, and yourself, up for success....
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May. 13, 2013, 01:31 PM
What constitutes abuse is a huge and complex can of worms. I could argue that certain well accepted and established veterinary treatments cause a...
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May. 12, 2013, 11:18 PM
Sigh. My gelding, who loves all creatures on the planet, especially loves young calves. When we are helping a friend move cattle from winter to...
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May. 12, 2013, 03:20 PM
Add Wyoming to the geography!
Seriously, I agree w/gypsymare, Ireland seems to breed more for the 'hunting type.' There just isn't enough of a...
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May. 11, 2013, 10:39 PM
Wowsers. I would never knowingly hire, and would run quickly away from, any trainer who would pass on a prospective horse for any reason other than...
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May. 11, 2013, 10:29 PM
Worth noting though, without the human intervention (lucky foal and I'm glad)- nature isn't paradise. One sees the bones of all sorts of animals...
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May. 11, 2013, 08:22 PM
Sorry but it is really impossible to make a call based on your description and opinion. And no offense, but that is the kind of thing that goes...
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May. 10, 2013, 03:00 PM
Well, I can share my own land management experience in Wyoming that is relevant.
The issue was an area where we were working to restore the...
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May. 8, 2013, 09:17 PM
The key here is not the ORS. It is that no matter 'which' tool you are using, you are riding with confidence. THAT is what the horse is responding...
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May. 8, 2013, 12:24 PM
Rounded-tread stirrups, either in rawhide/leather or brass. I have the latter (see second link in above post).
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May. 8, 2013, 12:23 PM
I'm probably a little slow but am not understanding- is the issue a spook, a bolt, or a buck?
I don't personally make use of the one rein stop as...
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May. 8, 2013, 12:26 AM
I grew up riding in Tex Tans, Ryons, etc, low cantle, cheyenne roll, padded seats. Currently I have a McCall Wade and like it for steep mountain...
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May. 7, 2013, 05:18 PM
If you are on Facebook, you might go post on 'Equestrians Back in the Day- lots of 'old timers' there might have some ideas for you.
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May. 4, 2013, 08:01 PM
At my barn it's due on the first and grace period expires on the 10th.
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May. 4, 2013, 07:52 PM
Thrilled with Orb's win. 2 thru 5 pretty darned close together and I liked the way 'my' choice Mylute w/Rosie finished.
40 years after...
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May. 4, 2013, 05:05 PM
I am going with Mylute. But won't be upset if Orb wins. Or for that matter a few others.
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May. 2, 2013, 08:32 PM
Equestrians From Back In The Day
As Seen Through Horses Ears
Back Country Horsemen of America
Foxhunters on Facebook
Utah Horse Council
The barn...
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May. 2, 2013, 08:27 PM
Then I will never trust Dover's on any guidance as to boot fitting. :)
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May. 2, 2013, 08:25 PM
Yes, I had a mare and gelding reunited with another gelding after several years of separation. It was sort of a hey, how's it going affair.
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May. 1, 2013, 11:51 PM
Well, folks, as it happens, this one is in my neighborhood, and I drive by that plant pretty much every day. 99% of the planet is unaware that it's...
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About Beverley
- Location:
- Sandy, Utah
- Occupation:
- Federal government employee
- Interests:
- Foxhunting, trail riding, occasional eventing and 25 mi rides
- Biography:
- Live in Utah after 25 years in Virginia, been foxhunting since 1971, have owned horses for 40+ years. Currently 3 horses, 3 yo appendix QH, 11 yo Oldenburg/QH cross, 25 yo QH
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