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As far as "missing anything," I think your youngster and your oldies would likely benefit from more protein and amino acids, first of all. Secondly, without testing your hay, you have no idea if you're really meeting their nutritional requirements with any sort of vitamin/mineral supplemen...

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Seeking opinions on horse nettle (with berries) in some of my hay. Although a pain, would I be okay to pull it out as I feed it, and hope any missed will be ignored and/or not enough to be a problem, or do I suck up the loss and toss all of the hay? Unfortunately it snuck up on me in our own field.....

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A bit of a brag for Anna Banana. We've still been hammering away all summer with those canter/walk/canter transitions. The string of pearls chain of 10m circles have REALLY been getting quite smooth. After one or two protests about having to walk, we can pretty consistently make it from A to C in on...

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Wow Kelo, congrats!! Gosh that's a huge accomplishment! And love the encouraging comments from the judge. Moutaineer/exvet, I too am thoroughly enjoying this "training summer" without the shows getting in the way. So, on the last day of this month I thought I'd look back at the beginning o...

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Wow, this sounds great!! I haven't been super keen on a lot of the online shows, but I think I'll sign up for a few tests with this!

(Ridiculously hot and humid this week...should be just like a real show

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We're baling tonight so in a few weeks I'll be getting ready to send in a new round of hay samples for analysis. Does anybody have strong opinions about near infrared reflectance spectroscopy versus wet chemistry for testing method? I keep hearing NIRS has come a long way in accuracy. I don't have a...

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Chisamba....

That's fascinating!

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In keeping with the theme of "keep calm and canter on" - Enzo is reminding me on a daily basis that forward really does fix everything. Some days I get on and he feels like a grown up horse. I can put some inside leg on and I feel him step into my outside rein, and all is lovely and stretc...

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Me!

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Aw, thanks for the kind words everyone! Our ponies are fun

Flight wrote:I've been holding the curb rein, where it leaves your hand, between my first and second finger to try and help stop it sliding through

Oooh thanks, I'll try that!!

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So getting away from the virtual shows and back to the question about shows resuming again.... From Pony Cup's press release regarding their cancellation: And last but not least, the Pony Cup is about so much more than just riding tests in the arena – it’s a fun, social event for everyone. We feel l...

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Jumping in! Anna: She's just been building up SO much strength lately and it really feels like pieces are coming together. Our current struggle/target issues are the canter/walk transition and canter half pass. Canter walk IS coming along. First I was working on REALLY collecting that canter up befo...

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A regulation ring would help, but I think everybody who has done schooling shows has ridden a test in a 60' wide indoor that was "close enough" and I think something like this could probably be run with the same flexibility?

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Updated July 1, 2020: 17″ 30cm (M-MW) Stubben Genesis D with Biomex $2400 - now $1695 18″ 30cm (M-MW) Stubben Genesis D with Biomex $2500 - now $1795 18″ 31cm (Wide) Stubben Genesis Special SOLD 18″ Toulouse Ariel (modeled after the Wolfgang Solo - has a short external thigh roll). Medium tree with ...

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heddy - fingers crossed more conservative methods work for you, but if not, I've had multiple surgeries for cam/pincer impingements, torn labrums, and a whole mess of other things. My hips will always be a bit of a mess, but on the whole I'd call it very successful and I'm happy to chat more if you'...

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1st 3 is MUCH better, some weird 10m circles at I . MUCH better than the "leave the wall at the corner LY zig zag", Yep, I like that they moved the leg yield away from the rail down to V. Will have a bit more time to straighten out of the corner, prep, and THEN leg yield. I don't think I ...

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About to begin analyzing the differences. Favorite changes? Things you wish they'd have left alone?

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Well, I'd better jump back into this thread too! My little guy was started very lightly with just a few weeks going W/T under saddle the fall of 2016, with plans to get him going last summer. EPM had other plans, but he came through that with a complete recovery. About two weeks after we got the gre...

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Hi! We've got Haflingers (who are a bit prone to SCC), and have been dealing with this in my mare. Back in 2015 I noticed a small blob in the corner of her eye. Had my regular vet take a look and she agreed it was probably SCC, and to try a topical chemo cream. One tube of the 5-f/u cream later and ...

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Count me in as well! It looks like I made an account when UDBB went poof and never really made it back here. Then the boost on facebook had me all nostalgic and here I am.

dressagefun, look what you started!

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musical comedy wrote: The other thing is the baby pad doesn't have girth loops, so could slide. The profile pad is probably too thick for my taste.

Nope, it's just as thin as the baby pads! I have both and they're identical other than straps and dimensions.

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Anybody have some opinions or feedback? I've been handed an Eartech unit on a couple of occasions at clinics or shows, it certainly gets the job done enough for me to want a system! Before shelling out though, is there a better option in a nearby pricepoint? Ceecoach has me intrigued for not too muc...

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However, the creature that puts a smile on my face just thinking of her is, completely unexpectedly, my daughters haflinger pony. She is magical and if she were younger she'd be MY pony, all 13 hands of her. I get on her sometimes when i just want to feel complete, unfettered happiness. To think th...

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I like "experiences" for gifts, and I try come up with something we can do together. I've given concert, theater or sporting event tickets multiple times, both for my dad and I and my mom and I to go. I also have an 8 year old niece, and give her things like a "girls day out" whe...

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SmithsonLM wrote:Smiles. I gotta warn you, those memories of a good ride can last forever. They outrank most other life experiences. Ah, the secret satisfactions of a senior citizen… Don’t wait for things to brag about… ride for the moment, every moment. It is enough.

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I think that is odd that a supervisor would be involved in a gift giving. That would not be tolerated where I work. My current workplace doesn't do a gift exchange, but prior to that my supervisors always participated in the secret santa. My mom's supervisor also participates in their secret santa....

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We use the TSC mats as well. Fairly inexpensive and easily obtainable when we decide we need just a few more over there! Ours have been in use for about five years, over dirt and now over concrete, and still look great. There is some shifting around, but we cut to fit pretty closely and the movement...

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I have a 13! Hard to believe it's almost time to start thinking about ACTUALLY doing something with him! He's largely been turned out. Handled regularly, feet picked daily, and worked with on SOMETHING about once a week. He blankets, has worn all tack, stands for the farrier, has been shown in hand,...

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Another thought on the toaster is that it's less wattage (and therefore less expensive to run) than a toaster oven. IF the family has an oven, they can already do the things a toaster oven can do. My vote might be to stick with the regular toaster. OR get a combo? Something like this? http://www.ama...

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Me! My sister-in-law stresses me out every year. Seems I can come up with something great for parents and brother, and my niece is a piece of cake, but I really struggle with SIL. Partly because I don't particularly like her, partly because her hobbies are of the flavor of the week variety so I can'...

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Yes, he was amazing last night!! If last night were the finals, he'd have won it for sure. Can't imagine what he'll do next week to top this!

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I have a Haflinger collection

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I'm guessing our random heap with a tarp over it would NOT be acceptable....

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I saw this gem over the weekend:

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Pretty similar to Rambo. Hope that helps!

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Cleaning house, more to come! Items listed in the tack category as well. Buyer pays shipping. Paypal preferred. 1. Eurostar Knee Patch Breeches - Tan knee patch Eurostar breeches. Marked US 32 R but fit 28/30. Great condition. $40 2. NWT RJ Classics Prestige Classic Cool Show Shirt - size 40. Pink w...

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Have items in the clothing category too. Cleaning out the tack room - more to come I'm sure! Shipping not included. Paypal preferred. TACK 9. Sprenger Irons and SuperComfort pads - 4.75″ Sprenger fillis irons (not jointed) with SuperComfort wrap around pads. Irons were $65 and pads were $30. Photos ...

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The last shot of our house had my mom riding the arena - I always thought that would have been cool to frame

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Mountain Horse was my first thought. They don't offer a true wide foot, but the footbed is wider than average, and it has a round toe. The Dublin Aeros is similar, and also available in brown. How wide do you need - a true D width, or just not as skinny as some boots run?

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Okay, so it could just be that she's a horse that prefers NOT to have the double joint then. I suppose you could try a bean link, but you're probably splitting hairs there. I think a glory/arch mouth is the way I'd head. And while I do like to maintain my dressage principles while driving, having SO...

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How scaled down is your French link? When I was driving my mini, I found that many bit makers would offer bits down to 4", but the mouthpiece at the same 12mm or 14mm diameter was just WAY too much for him. I ended up getting this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Liverpool-Bit-Lozenge-Carriage-Driv...

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