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Congratulations, PaulaO! It's a couple of more years away for me, and I can't wait!

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Henry is a handsome boy! Hope you have many happy years together.

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I've had good success with the Best Friend's muzzles. The Have-a-Heart is my favorite, but my guy does well in the regular Best Friend's, too.

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Yeah, that's what I thought. I came across and old pair of their full seats and remembered just how much I liked the brand.

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Very nice - both Paula O's and Piedmontfields barns.

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Does anyone know what became of On Course? I used to love their britches. They were reasonably priced and fit well - great for everyday barn wear.

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I'm all caught up in Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall trilogy. I'm on book 3, The Mirror and the Light. I wanted to finish it before watching Masterpiece's Wolf Hall, but I didn't wait. Also wanted to learn more about Thomas Cromwell, so am reading Thomas Cromwell: a Revolutionary Life.

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Congratulations!

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If it is warm enough, we will get together with our kids' families if we can be outside. We did this for our annual Pumpkin Carving, and it worked out well. We did a temperature check before, wore masks, and were socially distanced (each family had their own table) outside. If the weather doesn't co...

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PaulaO - did you get mine?

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I hope everyone in Louisiana is okay. I haven't heard anything about any fundraisers, etc., for people affected. Does anyone have any information?

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So sorry you have had a rough time, but how lucky this situation worked out for your horses! Are you going to ride at all?

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So sorry to hear you aren't feeling well, PaulaO. We all need a little sympathy now and then - be gentle with yourself. Definitely stay off Miss A until you feel strong again. No sense getting yourself hurt - and then really facing a long time out of the saddle. I know it's hard with beautiful sprin...

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Okay, so I usually arrive around 8:15/8:30 am. I can be tacked up/ready to ride by 9. I admit, I like to do things like clean the waterer, water bucket, fill hay. I also have an older horse that needs attention. I am usually home by 10:30 to squeeze into "my office" by 11.

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I have a question for those of you with hour slots to see your horse - what can you possibly accomplish in an hour, except maybe a quick grooming, etc. It takes me a minimum of two hours to get in a quick, and I mean quick, ride - barely any grooming, etc. True, you get hands on, but isn't that abou...

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Mountaineer,

So sorry for your loss. I wish you healing days ahead.

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So sorry for your loss, Khall.

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I just want to say that I am so, so sorry that all of you are going through this. Thoughts and prayers your way.

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Big sigh of relief that all are safe, PaulaO. Did this happen overnight? What news to wake up to! Will they rebuild?

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Thanks so much for your comments. The amount I gave was right in line with your suggestions. I always wish I could win the lottery and give a lot more. Our barn staff works hard and are always willing to do extras. I know it's not an easy job - it doesn't matter what the weather is, horses have to f...

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For those of you who board, do you tip the barn staff at Christmas? If so, how much?

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Tanga
I totally get the sweating like a pig part

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I do hot yoga and pilates. Get different benefits from each of them. Tanga, I bought cushions with a jelly like texture (link below) to ease the pressure on my wrists, etc. Pilates, especially, has made such a difference in my riding. Sometimes I have to drag myself to the session, but I always feel...

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PhoenixRising, no, I haven't looked at Equipe, but I will. I will interested to follow your experience. Also, what influenced your choice?

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Anyone have any experience with Dynamic saddles? I am in the market and have been hearing good things

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Thanks, Chisamba
I was definitely wondering about that battery pack. Did the pack and charger come with yours?

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Anyone ride in a heated vest? Seeing them advertised all over Facebook these days. Feedback - favorite features, etc

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I'm in. Thanks for taking this on again, PaulaO!

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I am so happy for you both. I know it has been a long road, but this outcome is worth it.

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The horses where I used to bosrd loved Little Debbie oatmeal cookies. Too much sugar for my current horse.

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Very nice! You two look great together! Congratulations!

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Very nice horse! Congratulations to you both! Hope we get lots of progress reports

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Hi, MC another person who hasn't checked this forum in a while. I am so sorry for your loss. How are things going now?

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Related to all this...why is it so hard to find a horse locally or, at least, a reasonable (2, 3 hour) drive? It's so depressing to drive to see a horse and not have it work out. I'm excited to go (heck, I wouldn't be going if I wasn't), and then there's the drive home

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Anyone else watching A Discovery of Witches on AMC? It"s based on Deborah Harkness' trilogy.

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Hauling with a smaller vehicle is okay - until it's not. When things go south when you're hauling, you want to have some horsepower- no pun intended.

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DJR
That is way cool! Lucky you! Finn looks like a great horse!

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My husband didn't want to be called any of the traditional grandfather names. He is both a grandparent and step grandparent. He just doubled his name and all the kids call him BobBob. A friend of mine, who is of French ancestry, is a step grandmother and goes be "Mim," short for mimay. I t...

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The County Fusion is very deep seated and secure

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Isn't that called scherenschnitte?

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Thanks so much for the update - and love the pictures! Junior is adorable!

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I'm in! I was debating because I am in school, but I decided to take a break this coming session just so I could enjoy the upcoming holidays and participate in activities like this

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PaulaO,
This is great news. Kudos to both Miss A and you. What a confidence builder this experience must have been Good for you being comfortable with Ariel looking around.

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I think the worst thing is the wind!

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We are in northern New Hampshire for Thanksgiving with my sister and brother-in-law. Just us today. Tomorrow, my nephew and his wife will come, and my childhood best friend and her SO will come by for a visit. Traditional menu - turkey, squash, mashed potatoes, cranberry, and pumpkin pie. Fire in th...

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At least she is not a gray, PaulO

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Glad you had such a great time! My daughter was in color guard during her high school years. The kids make great friendships! Isn't wonderful to see the hard work these band/ color guard kids put in?

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The link wouldn't work for me

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Agree with Redsoxluvr about Lemieux saddle.pads. They are so nicely made

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Hayburner,
Today I picked up a tool at Bed Bath & Beyond to help clean baseboards. I'll have to let you know how I like it. It seems to be like a Swiffer duster.

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