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- Fri Jun 15, 2018 5:49 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: More horse shopping, anyone? (Tsavo?)
- Replies: 46
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Re: More horse shopping, anyone? (Tsavo?)
I agree, this horse is not worth 20k. He is very long in the body for his length of leg, and he is only going to get heavier. If he is quiet and sound, maybe 10k. Pretty is as pretty does, and IMO the horse is not worth 20K. I don't know what he's worth, but there have been conformation experts tha...
- Fri Jun 15, 2018 5:45 am
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- Topic: StraightForward and Redsoxluvr- Petrie updates, please?
- Replies: 48
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Re: StraightForward and Redsoxluvr- Petrie updates, please?
I got the Petrie boot care kit from Dressage Extensions. They also sell the Petrie color matched boot cream. I think I paid $28 all told. Totally worth it.
- Sun Jun 10, 2018 10:47 pm
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- Topic: Help me find my new horse!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 15949
Re: Help me find my new horse!
I would go on the dressage horse FB groups as what you are looking for is pretty common. Noel Williams is selling several horses that meet your criteria in Dressage Horses for your Consideration- Weanlings to GP. Below are a few. Alfonzo (Al), 17h 2004 Hanoverian gelding, Akatschi (Akzent II x Wenze...
- Sun Jun 10, 2018 10:41 pm
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- Topic: More horse shopping, anyone? (Tsavo?)
- Replies: 46
- Views: 27023
Re: More horse shopping, anyone? (Tsavo?)
well I will be the dissenting voice Trevor is waaaaay overpriced I see a pudgy flat moving barely training level horse who appears to have a bit of a sour attitude, reading his ears. the rider is really doing a lot of hand work to work him ( spread hands uneven) and that downward walk transition is...
- Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:18 am
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- Topic: The Casual Impossible Horse Hunt: August update
- Replies: 166
- Views: 83645
Re: The Casual Impossible Horse Hunt
Regarding the palomino mare Redsox mentioned, I wonder if this is it. This one is around 5k usd. I don't know what shipping is for a mare from UK. It's around 10k to new york counting quarantine. https://sporthorse-data.com/classifieds/top-class-palomino-dressage-prospect The other prospects on thi...
- Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:26 pm
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- Topic: The Casual Impossible Horse Hunt: August update
- Replies: 166
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Re: The Casual Impossible Horse Hunt
He can be charming, as you can see. He's lost the "hard" eye for the most part, so we are hopeful.
- Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:24 pm
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- Topic: The Casual Impossible Horse Hunt: August update
- Replies: 166
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Re: The Casual Impossible Horse Hunt
As you can see. my guy is more of a sporthorse type. Since he has started working correctly, his hunter bump is gone and he has a pretty good topline. This was taken about a year ago.
- Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:17 pm
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- Topic: The Casual Impossible Horse Hunt: August update
- Replies: 166
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Re: The Casual Impossible Horse Hunt
It sounds like this horse has just been dinked around on, owned by a teenager possibly dabbling in barrels, definitely not specifically WP trained. I've been around plenty of WP and I quickly pass on any horses that are shown peanut rolling and doing a dinky jog and lame 4-beat lope. If they aren't...
- Fri Jun 01, 2018 1:27 am
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- Topic: The Casual Impossible Horse Hunt: August update
- Replies: 166
- Views: 83645
Re: The Casual Impossible Horse Hunt
Not at all what you are looking for, but dang, the price is sooo tempting. Lucky for me, dh and ds would probably disown me if I bought her. lol A cute “about 17H” QH gelding popped up on my FB feed today too, for only $3K. When I was looking last year I couldn’t find a damn thing over 16H and unde...
- Fri Jun 01, 2018 1:20 am
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- Topic: The Casual Impossible Horse Hunt: August update
- Replies: 166
- Views: 83645
Re: The Casual Impossible Horse Hunt
Thanks for the tips and links, all! For now, I'm keeping the hunt to 6yo and younger. I know of an absolutely gorgeous palomino mare in the UK by Treliver Decanter (DiMaggio). She's 4 and I am positive you could get her to the US including shipping for 15K. PM me if interested. How is this even pos...
- Mon May 28, 2018 12:41 am
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- Topic: Boot woes - now boot happiness!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10874
Re: Boot woes
Most credit card companies have a time limit as to when you can file a claim. I would check with your credit card company, then let the seller know that you will initiate a dispute by x date if you don't get resolution. There is definitely the complicating factor of being a custom order, but if the ...
- Sun May 27, 2018 1:17 am
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Schleese saddles
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10287
Re: Schleese saddles
Jan & PJ wrote:I've already been looking for used lol. I don't see any. I'm looking for the Devin which is the western saddle. If you have any ideas please let me know. I would love to find one used.
I saw one on eBay today!
- Sat May 26, 2018 5:04 am
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- Topic: The Casual Impossible Horse Hunt: August update
- Replies: 166
- Views: 83645
Re: The Casual Impossible Horse Hunt
UDBB, I'd like to tap the power of this board for a horse hunt. My current mare is 12 and is going well, so there's no immediate urgency (i.e. I can look at unstarted and/or young horses), which is good because my wish list is ridiculous. True confessions time: I have always wanted a palomino. More...
- Wed May 23, 2018 4:38 am
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- Topic: StraightForward and Redsoxluvr- Petrie updates, please?
- Replies: 48
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Re: StraightForward and Redsoxluvr- Petrie updates, please?
I don't know that the boots will drop that much. I have worn mine twice on the horse and a couple of times around the house and mine have dropped maybe 1/2 CM. I have the Olympic model. They're pretty stiff but are not the stiffest ones they sell. When I ordered mine, I wanted 52CM high at the back ...
- Sun May 20, 2018 5:59 pm
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- Topic: StraightForward and Redsoxluvr- Petrie updates, please?
- Replies: 48
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Re: StraightForward and Redsoxluvr- Petrie updates, please?
I am only riding my advanced horse in them - they are far too tall and stiff for my project pony. They are comfortable though, and I think they are a great value.
- Sun May 20, 2018 12:04 am
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- Topic: StraightForward and Redsoxluvr- Petrie updates, please?
- Replies: 48
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Re: StraightForward and Redsoxluvr- Petrie updates, please?
Here you go! I have ridden in them twice so far and they feel great. A bit big, but better too big than too tight .
- Fri May 18, 2018 6:08 am
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- Topic: StraightForward and Redsoxluvr- Petrie updates, please?
- Replies: 48
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Re: StraightForward and Redsoxluvr- Petrie updates, please?
Well, I got my boots today and they are absolutely gorgeous. They fit great and the workmanship is top knotch. Total delivered was less than $600, even with a full custom top, color and ornamental cuff. I ordered mine March 21 and got them today.
Oh, and I did get the 7CM bow. Totally worth it.
Oh, and I did get the 7CM bow. Totally worth it.
- Thu May 10, 2018 4:02 am
- Forum: For Sale!
- Topic: Lots of tack for sale!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2948
Lots of tack for sale!
Pics are available via PM, and most of this is cross posted on FB and eBay. Borne Flexion. MW tree, 18" seat. Excellent used condition. $1100 Borne/Sankey Full custom, 18" seat, wide tree, small external blocks. Mild wear. Seriously the nicest saddle I have ever sat in. $1800 Neue Schule t...
- Thu May 10, 2018 3:52 am
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Schleese saddles
- Replies: 10
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Re: Schleese saddles
Thanks redsoxluvr. Those saddles are pretty pricey! Not sure I want to pay that much money for a saddle for my little rescue horse but I love how adaptable they are so it can grow with her. May I be so bold as to suggest used? You will never, ever get your investment back on a new one. Find somethi...
- Thu May 10, 2018 3:45 am
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- Topic: Quality of Life ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8048
Re: Quality of Life ?
I've lost three horses in the last 10 years. One was due to a pasture injury, the other two were catastrophic colics. One of the colics was a severely debilitated rescue horse and when he colicked it was no surprise. He survived the first bout, but went into afib during the second one and I had the ...
- Tue May 08, 2018 12:56 pm
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- Topic: What a few months it has been
- Replies: 25
- Views: 13861
Re: What a few months it has been
So very sorry for the loss of your pets.
Your boss is a douchebag.
Your boss is a douchebag.
- Thu May 03, 2018 3:22 am
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Measuring a bit's thickness
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5086
Re: Measuring a bit's thickness
If you have a picture I can probably tell you what size it is.
- Thu May 03, 2018 3:21 am
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Schleese saddles
- Replies: 10
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Re: Schleese saddles
I've had a few Schleeses, all of which were solid, good quality saddles. I won't pay their new
prices, because they are ludicrous. I will however pick up a used one if I can. As always,
the fitter is key. Definitely research who you use, because it makes a H U G E difference.
prices, because they are ludicrous. I will however pick up a used one if I can. As always,
the fitter is key. Definitely research who you use, because it makes a H U G E difference.
- Fri Apr 13, 2018 5:16 am
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- Topic: StraightForward and Redsoxluvr- Petrie updates, please?
- Replies: 48
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Re: StraightForward and Redsoxluvr- Petrie updates, please?
@RosieB- what made you choose the Allure over the Elegance? And what made you choose the 7 cm bowl? I'm also very interested to hear how the new tapered ankle feels and if it affects the drop at all. I chose the higher bow because I think it looks purty, plus I got a gauntlet with croc and I wanted...
- Thu Apr 12, 2018 5:23 am
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- Topic: StraightForward and Redsoxluvr- Petrie updates, please?
- Replies: 48
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Re: StraightForward and Redsoxluvr- Petrie updates, please?
The height is the one thing I am stressed about. I ordered 52CM high, but the seller said based on my physical height that I should have ordered 50CM. Of course as they are the experts, I agreed to the 50CM. Now I am stressing that they will not be tall enough. I did order mine with a 7CM bow, so at...
- Wed Apr 11, 2018 12:30 am
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- Topic: StraightForward and Redsoxluvr- Petrie updates, please?
- Replies: 48
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Re: StraightForward and Redsoxluvr- Petrie updates, please?
Still waiting to receive mine as they are full custom. I shall report back at once!
- Sat Mar 31, 2018 1:50 am
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- Topic: A superfluous thread about show clothes
- Replies: 31
- Views: 16957
Re: A superfluous thread about show clothes
Love this post. I have also bought Le Mieux from some of those places and loved it. 2 points though: 30 GPB is more like $42 though with US prices on Le Mieux it's still a steal. Dover now carries Le Mieux (admittedly for the higher price!) in case you want to touch them before you buy and Dover ch...
- Sat Mar 31, 2018 1:44 am
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- Topic: A superfluous thread about show clothes
- Replies: 31
- Views: 16957
Re: A superfluous thread about show clothes
Thanks redsox, they have the LeMieux acoustic bonnet in black/cob in case the Schockemohle doesn't work out. I'm glad I'm using the the LeMieux merino numnahs, which only come in black or white, so I can't get tempted to go down the matchy-matchy rabbit hole. The olive green would be lovely on my r...
- Thu Mar 29, 2018 3:22 am
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- Topic: A superfluous thread about show clothes
- Replies: 31
- Views: 16957
Re: A superfluous thread about show clothes
horsehealth.co.uk is my favorite, but I do like others. Sheepsgate Tack is good, saddlesdirect.co.uk is good as well. There's an eBay seller called happytailwaggers that is excellent too. For boots I like rijlaarzen.nl/en/ or reitstiefel.shop/en. Reitstiefel actually has a boot configurator that you...
- Wed Mar 28, 2018 3:03 am
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- Topic: A superfluous thread about show clothes
- Replies: 31
- Views: 16957
Re: A superfluous thread about show clothes
I ordered from my favorite tack store in England on Saturday and my delivery arrives tomorrow. I think that's pretty fast!
- Tue Mar 27, 2018 1:54 am
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- Topic: A superfluous thread about show clothes
- Replies: 31
- Views: 16957
Re: A superfluous thread about show clothes
Please, please, please update at a future date whether you like your Petries or not. I had Petrie 3000s back in the day and they wore like iron. They're too big now and not tall enough but they're still totally sound. UNLIKE my 1.5 year old custom Konigs which are so trashed that they're only good ...
- Fri Mar 23, 2018 2:50 am
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- Topic: A superfluous thread about show clothes
- Replies: 31
- Views: 16957
Re: A superfluous thread about show clothes
So the navy croc bridle arrived a few minutes ago... It's actually rather pretty and subtle sitting here in the sunshine on my desk. Can't wait to try it on the black-faced beast! Oh, we will need pics of this on handsome Laddie too! My Petrie Allures arrived today. I could use another 1 cm of heig...
- Wed Mar 21, 2018 3:51 pm
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- Topic: A superfluous thread about show clothes
- Replies: 31
- Views: 16957
Re: A superfluous thread about show clothes
I will do so. I got them for just under $600, so I am spectacularly excited.
- Tue Mar 20, 2018 3:29 am
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- Topic: A superfluous thread about show clothes
- Replies: 31
- Views: 16957
Re: A superfluous thread about show clothes
This thread is timely, as I pulled out my white breeches, shirt and stock tie yesterday and threw them in the wash for the first time in years. I ordered new boots this past week. I ordered navy Petries with a navy croc cuff. I am pretty conservative, so this is a bit of a stretch for me! I have a n...
- Fri Feb 09, 2018 2:25 am
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- Topic: Lewyn needs jingles Update. :D
- Replies: 41
- Views: 22910
Re: Lewyn needs jingles
Hope he feels better soon! Glad you were able to get him into the horspital.
- Mon Feb 05, 2018 4:31 am
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- Topic: Bullying, Del Mar riding etc
- Replies: 72
- Views: 41207
Re: Bullying, Del Mar riding etc
so she has been "outed" and "harassed" and there are people who still claim its not bullying? really? Exactly. Of course it's bullying. I still think the person who wrote the initial article decrying abuse, etc. is still in for a lawsuit. I know it's been said that the show orga...
- Mon Feb 05, 2018 1:09 am
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- Topic: Bullying, Del Mar riding etc
- Replies: 72
- Views: 41207
Re: Bullying, Del Mar riding etc
I want to know how you know how much money she has and how many hours she has spent in the saddle I know you've all seen worse rides. Actors in movies, kids learning, riders frightened by their horses, silly tourists on trail rides. An eventer kicking their horse over a jump on a shattered leg, a s...
- Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:27 am
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- Topic: Bullying, Del Mar riding etc
- Replies: 72
- Views: 41207
Re: Bullying, Del Mar riding etc
I will be the first to think that the riding was horrid. The TD could have given her a yellow card for the actions after the salute. In fact, they should have, as the judge saw it happen and can give testament to her actions. If it isn't possible due to current USAE rules, we as USAE members should ...
- Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:12 am
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- Topic: Best comments from judge
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11265
Re: Best comments from judge
"Glad you stayed on". As you can imagine, it was an eventful test.
Second only to, "Flying changes are not required at this level."
Second only to, "Flying changes are not required at this level."
- Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:05 am
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- Topic: DACA and Walls
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6692
Re: DACA and Walls
There is no easy path to citizenship with DACA in it's current form. Here's what was in place before the current administration.
https://citizenpath.com/paths-to-legal- ... ocumented/
https://citizenpath.com/paths-to-legal- ... ocumented/
- Tue Jan 30, 2018 2:19 am
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- Topic: Is Kitt the saddlefitter still in biz?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2712
Re: Is Kitt the saddlefitter still in biz?
Have you called her? I am sure she is pretty busy this time of year. 802-375-2298 according to her saddlery FB page.
- Sat Jan 20, 2018 8:56 pm
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- Topic: Rambo Plus fly Mask
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7617
Re: Rambo Plus fly Mask
Do you take it on and off each day? Only saying as my trainer had one of these on one of her retirees, and he had it on for a few days straight without taking it off. He got a horrible sore from it, they are fairly stiff. Granted, it is her mistake to not take it on and off each day, but it still sh...
- Fri Jan 19, 2018 10:16 pm
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- Topic: The Decrepit OTTB - Slightly Less Decrepit Now He's in Heaven!
- Replies: 39
- Views: 22884
Re: The Decrepit OTTB - Slightly Less Decrepit Now He's in Heaven!
I wouldn't be concerned too much about the shivers, Xan. I know someone whose FEI horse has shivers and he is competing and doing well.
- Sat Jan 06, 2018 2:41 am
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- Topic: Reading For Comprehension
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10222
Re: Reading For Comprehension
Rockabilly wrote:What surprises me the most about Facebook is how judgmental many people are.
Facebook has become a centralized repository for the Internet lynch mob. It's only going to get worse, which is why I post less and less.
- Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:30 am
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- Topic: What is your opinion about this?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 35647
Re: What is your opinion about this?
Sounds like you have an issue with the person. Either get over it or have an adult conversation with her. Barn dynamics are
complicated but this is something that can be easily solved with adult behaviour.
complicated but this is something that can be easily solved with adult behaviour.
- Sun Oct 22, 2017 1:10 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The big picture: How has your training or your horse evolved?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 18673
Re: The big picture: How has your training or your horse evolved?
The more I ride, the less I realize I know. Just when I think I have things figured out, I realize that there are 100 more things that I need to learn.
- Sat Oct 21, 2017 7:48 pm
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- Topic: I was asked about shareboarding Miss A.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9843
Re: I was asked about shareboarding Miss A.
I would not feel guilty in the least. After all, NO is in fact a complete sentence.
- Fri Oct 06, 2017 8:14 pm
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- Topic: Las Vegas Shooting
- Replies: 34
- Views: 20895
Re: Las Vegas Shooting
I did contingency-aka disaster planning- at a previous job. Basically I was in charge of planning for catastrophic events. I spent many hours in training and development and spent time with law enforcement and SWAT. While this is not my job any more I do have some experience to draw from. There are ...
- Tue Oct 03, 2017 5:19 am
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- Topic: Would you compare yourself to a dressage master?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 20548
Re: Would you compare yourself to a dressage master?
Absolutely not. After 20 plus years of consistent training, I am realizing how little I actually know every day.
- Sun Sep 24, 2017 9:04 pm
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- Topic: Referring to barn crew as "the Mexicans"
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12424
Re: Referring to barn crew as "the Mexicans"
We call our barn workers by their names. Anyone who calls them anything else is swiftly reprimanded. Our barn
employees are vital to our team and are entitled to kindness and respect.
employees are vital to our team and are entitled to kindness and respect.