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He's a cutie and thanks for rescueing this guy.

I would choose an Indian name for him or Marquis, since the white hairs on his face are the shape of a marquis cut diamond.

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I tried a pair of Ariat winter paddocks and hated them. My feet were always cold! A part of the problem may have been that they were my normal size. I now believe you should go up a half size and get very warm Smartwool or Alpaca socks to really keep your feet warm, but not sweaty. I ride in tall bo...

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Chisamba - I have looked at a few other mares udder area that have had 1 foal and they are a lot more shrunken up than my mares. That's what started my worrying process. But again, I guess each mare is different and if she had more than 1 foal that could be another reason... Oh horses, does the worr...

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He's a cutie !

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Moutaineer - She is 7 and had a foal last May. As far as I know it was her only foal - but, I can't be 100% sure of that. Another thing that happens when she's in season is that her udders and teets get a bit larger. Her udders have never totally shrunken up. I did have the vet check her for a low g...

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Sorry to hear that you need to retire this stunning guy!

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Well, when I get old and hard of hearing I'll probably be Thankful for those LOUD people! I'll also probably become one.... LOL

For now, I'll just have to suffer through...

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Thanks for the replies What's funny is I have never seen my mare squirt, wink, or even take any notice of geldings when she's in season. It seems to effect her more mentally (like no concentration) and somewhat physically. Possibly when I put the saddle on her it causes her pain that's why she is nu...

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PaulaO. That's what I'm internally saying too! Lol. I'm afraid one of these days I'm going to just scream it out! I have been known to get up and close my office door, just to get away from their noise! There are actually people at work and the barn that I try to avoid because of how loud they are. ...

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My mare is on a low carb feed - gets about 2 - 3 cups a day. This feed is primarily Soy Bean Hulls. Blue Seal Carb-Guard. When she's in season for the first couple of days she's horrible - to the point I don't ride her. On the ground she's good - but, get that saddle on and wahoo she is a bit crazy....

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Kind of a rant here - People that talk LOUD !!! I don't know if it's because I have lived alone for the last 5 years - but, when people talk LOUD - it makes me CRAZY ! I truly cannot stand it..... It seems these same loud people - also, talk endlessly about NOTHING...it's like they are just trying t...

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Ok - I pulled my lower back, which is finally feeling better ( 2 weeks to recover). But, the pain has moved to my glutes and the top of the back of my legs. I had a massage last week that helped - but, I'm still pretty stiff and ouchy. The massage therapist said I not only pulled my back but also my...

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Great Pics - Thanks for sharing...
Your dogs do look exhausted! and your filly is certainly filling out nicely!

As for your cleaning job - Get a power washer - a small electric one even does a great job and also some Greased Lightening or Krud Cutter. Your job will be a lot easier.

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I'm sorry for your loss of such a special mare. She is free of pain now - take comfort knowing that you did everything to heal her and take away the pain.

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She's adorable and looks well put together.. I keep a calendar in my tack locker that I just jot down when my mare is good, semi-good or a BiTC#. This really is to help me track of when she goes into season. She is no one to reckon with when she's in season...ugh.... I also try to list how long duri...

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Congrats on getting back in the saddle! Fingers crossed that neither of you have another set-back.

Please keep us posted on how your training and rides are going

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Thanks for sharing the beautiful baby and family pics.

He's adorable!

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Sounds like it wasn't rider error, sounds like she didn't feel good.

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I'm happy here too, though I do still miss a few of the old regulars and Mike Matson.

I see some of them on coth but I wish they were here more.

I try to post weekly, but I do get discouraged when I post, get a few answers, I post a response, and then the post goes silent.

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I think she'd lovely in a black padded bridle with white on the nose and brow band. How about something with alternating brownish stones?

I suggest this because I bought a pretty turquoise and clear stone bling brow band for my dark bay mare and it's too much. We never use it.

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Hugs to you and your DH. It's so hard to let them go, the relief comes when you know you did the right thing for Duffy.

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Is Ms Ariel use to being ridden in a two point seat? If not, you may have frightened her so she sped up. I am being taught when my mare speeds up to do a circle, if she stays quick, keep on the circle making it really, really small. As for what others think, let me tell you there are a few where I b...

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I had a recent problem with a lease from WF. They were charging a fee for insurance I did t need. Then when I short paid they charged interest which was higher than what I short paid! Lol. The woman riding me on this was a royal bi%%h! Which made me. Royal Bi%%h! She would call and say they hadn't r...

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He's adorable! Hopefully he won't be in your barn long, sorry but their manure stinks!

Can't imagine a facility with 100 horses/boarders! That would be way too much for me

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Too cute.
I was at a festival a weeks ago that had Alpaca's, they were quite vocal for treats! The noise they make is absolutely adorable!!!

Found some great socks for winter, alpaca so is are the BEST!

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I love Thursdays, as I try to take Friday's off work, so Thursday is my Friday! I try to get a jump start on my week-end cleaning, and house projects.

Also love watching Greys, How To Get Away w/murder and Blacklist!

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What wonderful people to rig that up to give her another ride during her last days here. She got to feel and smell the horses again..it made me sad and happy for her.

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Thanks Kyra - I did read that they are stiff in the winter - and I am in a unheated VERY cold barn/indoor arena. Like you, I'll have to switch them out when it gets cold..Hopefully, not any time soon...LOL

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Beautiful and very creative idea!

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Thanks Koolkat I have thought that could be an issue too. Especially since her udders still get a little larger.

I a, having the vet come to see if she has low grade mastitis and also get some nu,bears on her Vit E, selenium, magnesium and whatever else he suggests.

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Does it take time to get use to them? I tried mine today, and yikes I felt like I had no control should my horse give one of her spooks. My hands felt like I was not holding on at all. I thought my horse seemed confused by contact and my bumbling around with the reins. I also felt like I wasn't usin...

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I had leather and my small dog would jump up and down on it and I never had an issue - also, the hair slides right off! LOL But, it does still get between the cushions.

Just test the leather before you buy it to make sure it doesn't scratch and make sure it's good quality.

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My new mare is quite a pistol when she's in season - at times - she's un-rideable for me. Her brain is just out there. She'll be fine in her stall but bring her out to lunge her and she's a nut case and a sweated mess. She did have a foal last May so maybe her hormones are still out of whack. Her ud...

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Not that I need another set of reins - but, I do let my reins slip more than I should. Right now, my instructor has me riding on a very short rein to keep her connected and to have more control of her spooks.... She doesn't like the short reins - but, I also use the rein-aids which keeps an elastic ...

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Oh my - Sit in your car - how RUDE !

On a positive note - you will now have more time to spend with Ms. Ariel and help out at that barn which makes you HAPPY!!

Unfortunately, there are B@@ches no matter where you work or play...or Mean Girls as I like to refer to them....

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So sorry to hear of this tragic accident - may God look over and heal her....

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I have no reason for a lack of confidence other than AGE! and a new spooky, quick mare....LOL

Really, I think my defensiveness in driving my car and riding has come with age and menopause! UGH....I'm overly, overly defensive and I hate it.....

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I have yet to find a winter paddock that really keeps my feet warm. I spend many hours at the barn so I need my feet to be warm out of the saddle more than when I'm in the saddle. I can spend 4 hours on the ground and maybe 1/2 to 45 min in the saddle when it's cold. I just wear my regular boots to ...

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Straightforward - Many week-ends if I'm out the door, like 10 am and running errands, I don't eat till 3 or so and that meal is my breakfast, lunch and dinner all rolled into one. I like eating this way....I don't even get headache's - though now and then I get a bit shaky! LOL Then I know, it's tim...

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IMHO - I think what your eating is a lot of food before 3pm, that may be why you get hungry at 3. What time do you eat breakfast? Maybe add some spinach and cheese to your eggs for more fiber and protein and then you could skip your early snack (apple & peanut butter). The natural sugar in the a...

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LOL ! My mare's pre-purchase included tons of x-rays - and nothing was found....though the vet noted she would like to see her hooves trimmed (angled) differently. When the sale was final, the vet forwarded the x-rays to my farrier with her recommendations. My pre-purchase was 2K, and I'm sure I ove...

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Is this the same mare you have listed in the sale section on this board? She's stunning! And from your ad is very talented! Dropping the price by 8k is a huge discount on her. I think being upfront about the X-ray is the honest way to handle this finding. But, to keep from this being a negative, I s...

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Good for you two!

Ms Ariel sounds perfect!

Ride On!

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Do they make a pull on style? If they do, I'd say they probably fit a lot nicer than the zippered style.

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While I love the fabric, the waist is way to big on me. I have to wear a belt and yet they still drop down lower than I'd like.

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Wow! You two look Great! He's very handsome! Love his bit of white bling

Tripod no more!

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Do you need the half pad for saddle fit?

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Omg! She's super cute!

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Nice pics, Thanks for sharing..

I'd agree a bit uneven, noticeable in the second pic. As another member suggested, check your stirrup leathers, they may be uneven. Or if like me, you just put more weight into your dominant side. Your saddle may also be slipping a bit.

good job with her!

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Glad you are happy with them! A was using them on a friend horse and now she "has" to have a pair. Her mare loved the massage they gave her shoulder area.

I think they owe me some commission!! LOL

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