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musical comedy wrote:Thank you Silk! That's what I want. Ok now that I've found what I want, the World Equestrian Brands site won't allow me to put it in the basket.

The few times I've spoken with them on the phone, they have been lovely and friendly and quite accommodating..

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You live in a magical, wonderful dream place... :shock: :mrgreen: Haha, except for the long, cold, snowy, winters. But, that's probably the only reason that so much of New England is still rural, so we build indoors, learn how to dress for the cold, and do our best to power on through it. That, and...

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I myself quite enjoy these virtual shopping requests... all of the fun of window-shopping and none of the money commitment. Besides, I cannot be trusted to judge the quality of anything.

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sold!

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Replied!

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I bought this because I was a weenie with big plans. Now I'm just a weenie Airowear Outlyne protective vest. Size S (chest measurement 36-39"). Fantastic adjustability for women's curves. Lightly used (because weenie) - probably fewer than a dozen rides. Retails for ~$350. Asking $140 or offer....

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see, if you were looking for a viola...

But no one is ever looking for a viola.

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*like*

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What snork said! I'm probably a mare person; at least, mares where I am keep trying to insist that 'We' have 'A Thing' together. Awkward, though most of them realize (now) that I pretty much only ride my gelding. Although to be fair, my gelding is far more demanding and emotionally needy than his (f...

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However, once you feel a real connection, a horse truly on the aids, the horse that lightens itself when forward, and remains responsive to the leg, then you realize how fake you were, and it can be such an enlightening experience you feel like you ruined every horse you rode til that moment. So mu...

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thinking of you today...

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Personally, I would not buy a saddle with the thought of re-sale. I'd just buy the best I could afford that suits me and my horse. My fitters generally give me a list of several brands that they have found to work well for horses like mine; from that list I'll generally try to find a few representa...

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In the meantime, I rode him in a saddle that he tolerated, but really didn't fit (wrong tree shape.) I would be a lawn dart SO FAST if I tried that with Beorn.. He's quite the prima donna about his tack fit. Later in life he has realized that he will not tolerate any discomfort while working. :? I ...

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What is it about the Schleese that attracts you? I thought I recalled that the fitting system was liberally (er, probably literally) inspired by the one used in the Specialized and TW Saddles. They might also be options?

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New Micklem Competition Bridle Diamante English Leather. Black, cob size. Retails ~$410

More details here: https://www.smartpakequine.com/pt/mickl ... ther-13387

Asking $300 or reasonable offer.

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exvet - please keep updating! He's such a cool dude (like most of your horses!)

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-30 °F -34.44 °C -20 °F -28.89 °C -10 °F -23.33 °C 0 °F -17.78 °C 10 °F -12.22 °C 20 °F -6.67 °C 30 °F -1.11 °C 32 °F 0 °C freezing/melting point of water 40 °F 4.44 °C 50 °F 10.00 °C ^^^ handy conversions :) Hardly riding either, been -20F. yuck. What's hilarious (and depressing) is how many of th...

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I accept credit, but really it's just who he is, but the (high-strung) barn farrier admitted to me that when he's had a tough day, he looks forward to working with my guy. He's the go-to for drama-free shoeing, apparently. ;) Never would have thought it, watching my boy streak Calvin-and-Hobbes-esqu...

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Mountaineer -

Lovely work! I particularly love how you've done the grasses - the form and the shadows.

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Tota offers a demo of their nosebands if you're interested in that part of the bridle primarily. I found that the noseband definitely changed the way that the bridle fit, such that I would have needed to size up on the browband had the noseband solved my problems. Quite decent quality, I thought, an...

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It's an interesting thing to think about, from the npd on one end and something like imposter syndrome on the other. While I think it's common (among women) to lean towards humility, in reality I don't see it rewarded in my daily life compared to people with blithe confidence in themselves, even if ...

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Yay! Glad that it worked for you! I do quite like the leather on the bridle.

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...what are the odds, that I read this thread, check out the PS of Sweden web site, go to the Tack Store looking for a harness and see this bridle and then meet the original owner. The store let me take the bridle to check out size so this morning I will see if it fits. :lol: It must be fate! It's ...

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(sale pending)

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Fairfax dressage girth. 28" narrow gauge. Good used condition - some surface scratches that do not affect use and are not visible when in use. Comes with two wool girth covers in excellent condition, freshly (melp) washed. Asking $275 or best offer. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4295/355145093...

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I've been intrigued by the concept of a drop, but I'm learning that Beorn's head is such a non-standard shape that I gave up before I even started due to fears of not being able to adjust a drop enough. It makes me sad that I have a few lovely Jerry's Harness bridles that I can't use on him. But giv...

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Interesting to hear your experiences (and modifications) of the PS of Sweden bridle. My gelding started to show severe sensitivity earlier this year - headshaking hard enough that he would hit the wall, trip, etc. even with completely loose reins. Not a very good feeling! It seemed that he was *very...

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As a rule, if you're not using a hot water extractor or steam cleaner, you want to avoid soaking the upholstery, which means something that is lovely and foaming. I've heard good things about Meguir's All Purpose Cleaner. Vacuum well, apply mostly foam with a sponge (scrub brush if you're cleaning t...

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Know yourself and your horse! This! At a previous barn, I used to do a lot of riding in the schooling field when the footing permitted. I used to laugh at Beorn because he would get the most unruly if I did not acknowledge the thing that worried him. I couldn't just tell him to pull his pants up, I...

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Oh, hey.. good idea! Maybe I'll do the same. I'm deciding which march to attend. I did buy a few t-shirts to support the Boston march, though.

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Yes to Boston!

https://www.facebook.com/events/246381619134165/

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You may be best off seeing a physical therapist for some help to isolate what's hurting in order to identify the best solutions. 'Hip' pain is somewhat vague as far as what's inflamed or tense or over-worked. I've struggled with pain in my psoas, piriformis, iliotibial band, and plain old groin, as ...

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*hugs*

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What size does Miss A wear? I have a lovely lightly used royal blue medium weight Schneiders that could use a new home (for cost of shipping). It's either a 78 or 81".. I'm out of town and can't check.

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What the heck is happening here? :evil: Shirrine, you don't know me from a hole in a wall, but I love hearing and seeing your progress despite some heart-breaking experiences, and you're four-footed friends are stunning beyond compare. GOOD FOR YOU. And Lewyn is a cracking fantastic pony, which you ...

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PM sent...

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Have you tried switching views, to list, and then back to individual file icons?

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17" Duett Companion trail/all-purpose saddle. With velcro knee and thigh blocks. Very good condition. Billets are in excellent shape, flocking has been maintained by professional saddle fitter, and all the extra d-rings on the saddle are sound. 38 cm tree is considered 'super-wide' by Duett. As...

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While we're probably not the standard case, I will say that when my husband and I were looking for houses recently, we first ruled out towns that did not offer the internet access we needed. We also have unlimited data plans through our cellular provider, but the speed and features don't come close ...

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I was quite surprised at the quality and feel of the Thorowgood saddles - I tried the T8 general purpose on my guy, and it was quite nice (the T8 has leather seat and rolls). They're less than $900 new on smartpak's website, and also have adjustable gullets as well as wool flocking that can be tweak...

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Since one can only " cop a feel" when the horse is in motion, and then it's not as if you could put your own hands under your seat to feel how you are sequencing muscle engagement, I find the above mentioned post pretty unlikely to actually help riding. *shrug* My personal experience is t...

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It's fascinating to read how people describe their riding experiences. I tried really really hard to learn from reading MW and others, but ended up stupidly stiff and heavy in the end (and frustrated!). My current instructor has no safety zones or boundaries with showing me *exactly* which muscles i...

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(sorry. I died of the cute before I could help with the others)

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Fennel and blue cheese 'pie' (really quiche): http://www.globalgourmet.com/food/jgf/2 ... z4AZWtg4LQ

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Wow! Hope it's really him, and hope he's doing well!

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(still available)

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Well... *technically* not a Maserati, but the Porsche 997 came with an stone grey interior option: http://s111.photobucket.com/user/yemenmocha/media/MiscCar025.jpg.html Also, the cadillac ATS has a non-black interior option. They're pretty nifty cars in some build configurations (including the coupe...

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You're not talking about the twister jar that Blendtec recommends for nut butters and super-thick things?

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