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Beorn

You have my complete empathy on work issues. Have been feeling weepy thinking about my own (and I am NOT a cryer. Or wasn't before this). Fingers crossed that you're able to find a better fit! Sorry to hear that this opportunity didn't work out - maybe it just means that something even better will c...

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I want to like it better. The advantages are that I have access to produce not normally carried in my local markets. However, they can't seem to ship on time EVER, even when I switched to mid-week deliveries to try to mitigate the risk of boxes being held over the weekend. The packing jobs are also ...

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I really should be better at taking pictures of the other two.. but at least the breeder of this one is pretty great about sending pictures.

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I also have the pdf version, if that's useful.. and if it's okay to share.

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My horse went better with wither gussets until he discovered cut-back panels - it turned out that he cannot stand pressure on his trapezius, especially as he started developing his topline. We started with Black Country saddles with wither gussets and then things got interesting trying to find brand...

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There is also a very active Ortho-flex group on Facebook (Fans of Flex-Panel Saddles: Ortho-Flex, Timberline, Reactor Panel, and more) with lots of interest.

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Thanks! Horse was treated in August but seems to be having additional or continuing neurological symptoms. I’ll send a PM so perhaps you can connect via email?

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Shout-out if anybody knows how to contact fergusnc - who I think had experienced multiple bouts of EPM? Have a friend facing this who has questions about other people’s experiences..

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Beorn yes I agree that is the same concept I am discussing. I think the way you work up the pyramid is an unprecedented and almost unnatural level of focus. I am talking about a level that is never needed anywhere else in life. When the goal is to ride an animal that can sense minute shifts of weig...

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I often visualize learning based on the hierarchy of competence, in which perhaps 'default brain settings' might be similar to 'unconscious competence'? https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/57/Competence_Hierarchy_adapted_from_Noel_Burch_by_Igor_Kokcharov.svg/2880px-Competence_Hier...

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*ear-perk*

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another vote for Sambar/Sambaar

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Thanks for the reply. Do other manufacturers have this same policy? I guess I will need to pass on the Obrigado since I won’t trailer to buy a saddle :!: I think Schleese's warranties are only for the original owners, and a $500 option for used saddles purchased through their fitters. I'm not sure ...

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Any fitter with the appropriate equipment can adjust a Schleese saddle; however, it will void the warranty offered by Schleese.

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Have a friend potentially interested in a mare in NC.. hoping someone can help check her out for sanity/soundness/etc. before they make a trip in person..

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I briefly owned a FairFax jumping/all-purpose saddle. Lovely and quality-made, HEAVY saddle. I was one of those people who didn't care for how it fit me.

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scruffy... I have words, except I think they should not be printed

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My gelding has finally learned that this applies to his relationship with me. No longer can he allow me to slack off in my responses to his requests! He unambiguously lets me know when I am not holding up my end of the deal (namely, myself, without interfering with him). He's got standards for my ri...

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For a brief time, I think I tried them All™. My horse really digs the Stubben Equi-soft girth. It's ugly as all get-out, but he actually offered to lift his back and breathe with that girth, and only that girth.

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... you said 'cool', right?

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I got honked at and nearly rear ended for stopping behind the line once. I stopped, got out examined my rear tires and asked the guy "do I have a flat". I dont recommend it, it could yet you shot or run over by some dick with road rage, but in that instant it felt pretty good. Lol Here it...

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Sky Saddlery usually has a few that they will do a trial on. Thanks Beorn! I am still worried that I may not like the outer thigh blocks, but like anything else you probably get use to them and end up liking them. Skylands is an official Schleese fitter and can adjust some of the saddles (depending...

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I wish you were closer - I'd let you try mine out!

I have seen them go for less than $3k online...

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she's been updating on her webpage: http://www.ckddressage.com/courtneys-updates.html

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I have one kicking around here (#2 choice for my horse, but I'm paranoid that he'll decide he doesn't actually fancy the current saddle, so.. given the screaming deal I got on it, here it sits). I didn't find it to ride especially small, which was surprising because I'm (ahem) well-endowed behind. I...

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What PS bridle did you go with? Are there different models? What happened with the Micklem? My mare *should* have loved the micklem based upon the design etc and her issues but she really hated it. I’m intrigued by the PS but after the micklem debacle I’m hesitant! Yeah, I thought the Micklem would...

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Baroque...

*squee!*

*thud*

should have put a cuteness warning on those pics!

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I recently let a friend with an Andalusian-Percheron (who can be the opposite of my horse in the mouth---too heavy) try out the d-ring Novocontact snaffle. They are both in love! The horse had been in a more typical french link with an oval bean. It's so nice when it works out! The Novocontact was ...

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demi wrote:Boerne, I fell for the marketing and tried a Tota bridle on Emma, too. It didnt make any difference so now I use it on Rocky. Not that Rocky needed a special bridle, but they are nice bridles and it will be nice for showing!

They are nice! Their customer service was very nice as well.

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Your horse's responses to positive change are similar to my mare's. It makes me takes those changes seriously, that is for sure. Beorn's learning that I'm listening. For better or worse, he's making sure that my standards remain high for myself. Because I needed more pressure! :lol: My instructor a...

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What broadband made your fellow happy, Beorn? FWIW, I recently switched brow bands, too. First ride, my sensitive mare was like "C H A N G E. W h y ? OK." Next rides were decidedly more comfortable from her perspective. I'm still waiting on the new bit, but am having better rides by expec...

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Sorry to horn in on the conversations on the other thread; figured I'd comment out here... I am also interested in Piedmont’s new bit. Emma has had head shaking issues and I’ve tried a few different bits. Her problems are complex. I am figuring them out, but can see trying some different bits in the...

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oh no! What size is it? I will be saddle shopping soon.... I also went with the dish soap. I think my saddle was also suffering from years of slapped on soap + sweat and all sorts of other nastiness. I did one thorough cleaning and will likely need to do one more before i'm happy. I'm going to use ...

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*like*!

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PSA: If you're going to use an all-in-one cleaner and conditioner, wipe off the excess grunge either before or after! :cry: I've been saddle-shopping, which means looking for deals on used saddles. Received one from the UK that looked lovely and glowing and well-conditioned in the pictures, but turn...

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Okay, so I think I got the 2017 Conversion cavesson Bridle form Stubben for only 150 bucks or so. It arrived last week after spending a few days at our neighbor's house. beautiful bridle, very padded and soft. So far Rudy seems to like it. I'll get pictures soon. Great deal! Can't wait to see the p...

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Has he done it only when tacked up?

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I'm sorry I missed the giant animatronic dragons Home Depot was selling (if anyone spots one at their local store..), but did get a few dogs and ponies for, well, a dog and pony show

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Sue B wrote:So, I ordered a bridle from Stubben but, I'm not sure what I paid for it and not exactly sure which one I ordered. Lol

Update when it arrives!

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Hayburner wrote:I loath girths! I never feel like I have them in the right spot.....I think they are either too far up or too far back....grrrrr

How are the billets positioned on your saddle? That's also affected where the girth falls on my guy... if they're pointing straight down vs. tilted forward or back.

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We have Trump because there is a lack of critical thinking skills. Respectfully, there is a forum for political discussions that is more appropriate for speculation about our country's government. Do you refute the scientific evidence supporting acupuncture as having effects on specific conditions ...

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On the other hand, there is a large body of scientific literature concluding that acupuncture may have beneficial effects on pain relief. I haven't looked into the contradictory conclusions, but I would caution that the issue is not as simple as these statements make it appear. Reviewed here: https:...

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You never know until you try!

... says the person who has tried pretty much all known varieties of girths on her guy...

It's surprised me which styles he prefers. But once we found one that he likes, the difference for him was amazing.

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It may be that Thinline designed their girths to have excess material around the buckles to distribute pressure at the buckles.

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AND ALSO, you have to call to order, but then they tell you that they have all kinds of things on sale that they haven't put up on their website yet. WARNING! DANGER!

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I always forget, but Stubben also has a sale section on their website, which includes bridles. There are several handsome ones there currently for less than $150, including the 1800.

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scruffy the cat wrote:What brand and style, Beorn? The barn was going to buy one for one of the instructors for Xmas.

Mine is a Craftsman, which might be the same as the Milwaukee. I have also been eying the ororo since the battery packs are thinner.

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that's a bummer about the site not working! I've only ever ordered from the outlet side of the site

and haven't had issues. It's been a while, though....

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I didn't think I would like it, but I stumbled across a screaming great deal on a (rechargeable) battery-powered coat a few years ago and figured I'd give it a try. I've been surprised and impressed. I like that it has several levels that I can change as I work around the barn, ride, and avoid a pos...

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