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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | She just bought a saddle. She has a horse in training. She does have a trailer and a duck taped truck. Now, what are the things you must have? Favorite saddle pad, bit, reins, bridle, bit.......tell me what and why......pour favor. |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | OH, and LRQHS has arthritis in her knees, what can she take for that, so she can walk once getting off of the horse? Thanks. again. |
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Location: Midwest | 5 star pad is what I use
I'm sending you reins
You need a snaffle
Whatever bridle and breastcollar you can find
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | barrelracr131 - 2014-04-01 4:38 AM 5 star pad is what I use I'm sending you reins You need a snaffle Whatever bridle and breastcollar you can find The end lol
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Location: Midwest | LRQHS - 2014-04-01 3:26 AM
OH, and LRQHS has arthritis in her knees, what can she take for that, so she can walk once getting off of the horse? Thanks. again.
Narcotics
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Location: Midwest | I ride greenies in a snaffle
Lol that will not make your horse grasshopper |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | barrelracr131 - 2014-04-01 4:39 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-01 3:26 AM OH, and LRQHS has arthritis in her knees, what can she take for that, so she can walk once getting off of the horse? Thanks. again. Narcotics Kidding. I like Advil. Twist your stirrups with a broom handle so they aren't twisting at your knees.
Ummmmm....Advil is not going to cut it......I need some supplements of some sort......preferably the same stuff I give the horse.... |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | barrelracr131 - 2014-04-01 4:40 AM I ride greenies in a snaffle Lol that will not make your horse grasshopper
You know, that's a little disappointing.....I was so looking forward to saying, "ummmmmm, yeah, I ride with the Grasshopper bit." Snaffle just doesn't have the same umph.......it sounds like a little, sweet flower........ |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Ummmm, yeah, this is my horse Man Eater and she rides with the double twisted, barb wire bit with a spiked nose band.......now, that, that would scare the competition away before we even entered the arena.........instead of, she is in a snaffle.....we'll be tip toeing thru the sand momentarily.......be afraid be very afraid. |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | PREPARE FOR ANNIALIATION.......WE GOT THE GRASSHOPPER BIT IN! |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | I think I just had some palpitations........saddle pads.....$200........wut???? How bad do I actually need a saddle pad? |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Now, has anyone ever tried to crochet a saddle pad??? Is that possible? |
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Location: In a happy place | You might want to go to the Ed and Martha Wright barrel site. Don't know what their pads are going for now but their prices used to be very reasonable compared to most. They have really nice reins too. |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | sorrel horse ranch - 2014-04-01 6:50 AM You might want to go to the Ed and Martha Wright barrel site. Don't know what their pads are going for now but their prices used to be very reasonable compared to most. They have really nice reins too.
Thank you. Thank you. Finally someone to play with lol. I shall check now :) |
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Location: Midwest | Ambien jenn sent me a text last night about expensive tack sets |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | barrelracr131 - 2014-04-01 6:53 AM Ambien jenn sent me a text last night about expensive tack sets
Wut? Did she?
I saw some things I like on the Ed and Martha Wright site. Do we like the Charmayne James saddle pad? |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Ridenrun4745 - 2014-04-01 6:57 AM Coffee first, definitely, need coffee first.
Well, get to it lady...I have questions that need answers......like can you crochet a saddle blanket??? |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | barrelracr131 - 2014-04-01 6:53 AM Ambien jenn sent me a text last night about expensive tack sets
I think when she said expensive, she meant around fitty dollas. |
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Location: MI | LRQHS - 2014-04-01 6:59 AM
Ridenrun4745 - 2014-04-01 6:57 AM Coffee first, definitely, need coffee first.
Well, get to it lady...I have questions that need answers......like can you crochet a saddle blanket???
No, but I can knit one...sparkly pink/purple yarn? |
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| 5 star pad or Wade pad
Don't forget horse leg protection, Professional's choice or Classic Equine.
Heritage brand Tack set
For you, PHT 3 in 1 leg wraps work for sore knees. You might want a whole set of PHT stuff for your horse too. :)
Bits - I think you'll do fine in your barbwire number. Watch out though, If you are our new 1D idol, if it's custom, you'll have to know the maker so we can all get one ordered. |
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Location: Midwest | LRQHS - 2014-04-01 7:00 AM barrelracr131 - 2014-04-01 6:53 AM Ambien jenn sent me a text last night about expensive tack sets I think when she said expensive, she meant around fitty dollas.
IDK
she specifically said Double J! LMAO
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My fav pad is the impact gel out of all of them...i have had it for 10 years and it is still in great condition.
My fav bit it the five bit by L & W. you get a bit more control than just a normal O ring snaffle for those young ones.
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Nateracer - 2014-04-01 7:08 AM 5 star pad or Wade pad
Don't forget horse leg protection, Professional's choice or Classic Equine.
Heritage brand Tack set
For you, PHT 3 in 1 leg wraps work for sore knees. You might want a whole set of PHT stuff for your horse too. :)
Bits - I think you'll do fine in your barbwire number. Watch out though, If you are our new 1D idol, if it's custom, you'll have to know the maker so we can all get one ordered.
Do we not like the Charmayne pads? And, leg wraps are going to fix me old knees??? Are you sure lol? |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Kgirl - 2014-04-01 7:11 AM For the knees...... how about some Wall's Slanted/Twisted stirrups? i just got mine last week and though i only had one ride in them i was walking and not waddling when i dismounted!!!
My fav pad is the impact gel out of all of them...i have had it for 10 years and it is still in great condition.
My fav bit it the five bit by L & W. you get a bit more control than just a normal O ring snaffle for those young ones.
I like it...I like it.....twisted stirrups....who knew? Have to check in to that. |
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| LRQHS - 2014-04-01 6:46 AM
ps...it's really lonely just talking to myself.....could use a little interaction.
Look at the UNGODLY time you started this thread my friend! WOWZA ... couldn't sleep??
ps. use whatcha got already :) you don't need fancy things to go out and win ... you just need to click with your horse! |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | lindseylou2290 - 2014-04-01 7:14 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-01 6:46 AM ps...it's really lonely just talking to myself.....could use a little interaction. Look at the UNGODLY time you started this thread my friend! WOWZA ... couldn't sleep?? ps. use whatcha got already : ) you don't need fancy things to go out and win ... you just need to click with your horse!
bhahahahahaha.....I don't have anything. My sister has all of the tack and she won't share......I'm getting my own stuff. So, pretty much, I bought a saddle.....my saddle pad is towels for now......so, we got some work to do, friends lol. |
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Location: MI | lindseylou2290 - 2014-04-01 7:14 AM
LRQHS - 2014-04-01 6:46 AM
ps...it's really lonely just talking to myself.....could use a little interaction.
Look at the UNGODLY time you started this thread my friend! WOWZA ... couldn't sleep??
ps. use whatcha got already : ) you don't need fancy things to go out and win ... you just need to click with your horse!
ETA - Smith Brothers is having a closeout sale right now with some decent deals on tack.
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Location: In The Land of Cotton | Everyone has missed the one big factor in all of this. First, we must know the color of the horse so that we can coordinate. We surely don't want LRQHS to go in public mis-matched. |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | 3canstorun - 2014-04-01 7:19 AM Everyone has missed the one big factor in all of this. First, we must know the color of the horse so that we can coordinate. We surely don't want LRQHS to go in public mis-matched.
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | LRQHS - 2014-04-01 6:43 AM I think I just had some palpitations........saddle pads.....$200........wut???? How bad do I actually need a saddle pad?
Saddle pads are totally optional. Just ask the English peeps. |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | I'm really hoping the trainer teaches her how to stop.....that's kind of why I wanted the Grasshopper bit.......it rhymes with stop her..... |
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| LRQHS - 2014-04-01 7:11 AM Nateracer - 2014-04-01 7:08 AM 5 star pad or Wade pad
Don't forget horse leg protection, Professional's choice or Classic Equine.
Heritage brand Tack set
For you, PHT 3 in 1 leg wraps work for sore knees. You might want a whole set of PHT stuff for your horse too. :)
Bits - I think you'll do fine in your barbwire number. Watch out though, If you are our new 1D idol, if it's custom, you'll have to know the maker so we can all get one ordered. Do we not like the Charmayne pads? And, leg wraps are going to fix me old knees??? Are you sure lol?
Personally, I don't like the CJ pads because I think they break down too quickly. If you are looking for cheaper, Diamond Wool pads are a decent substitute, just get a thicker one. I bought a 1 inch DW that's comparable to a 5 star 3/4.
I use the PHT wraps on my knee and my mom uses them on hers. Mine isn't too bad, she had a meniscus repair on hers and it's worked wonders. We also both use slanted stirrups. Haven't tried the twisted ones because our stirrup leathers aren't stiff. |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | LRQHS - 2014-04-01 6:58 AM barrelracr131 - 2014-04-01 6:53 AM Ambien jenn sent me a text last night about expensive tack sets Wut? Did she?
I saw some things I like on the Ed and Martha Wright site. Do we like the Charmayne James saddle pad?
I don't recommend the CJ pads. Love her saddles but hated the pads. |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Soooo.....breast straps, cinches? Are the blingy breast straps as good as any? What's our favorite cinch? |
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| LRQHS - 2014-04-01 7:39 AM Soooo.....breast straps, cinches? Are the blingy breast straps as good as any? What's our favorite cinch?
See other post....you'll want the best. Heritage Brand.
Actually, I don't know if I'd buy one if I had $600. I probably wouldn't want to use it, they are so pretty! I like my Riata Leather tack set that I added conchos too, that's just as pretty and it cost me around $150 total.
Cinches....I love my Smart Cinches! Neoprene for the early spring shedding season, and felt for the rest of the year. |
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http://www.ruralking.com/weaver-leather-airflexr-roper-cinch-34-35-2471-34.html
I use this Weaver Air Flex cinch on all my saddles. Even my cinchy horse approves of this one! and yes i use the Roper style so it covers a broader area and doesn't have to be as tight.
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Location: Midwest | I like the professional's choice shearling cinch
also look up Aker's Ranch store on Ebay
nice sets and not too expensive.
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lindseylou2290 - 2014-04-01 7:14 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-01 6:46 AM ps...it's really lonely just talking to myself.....could use a little interaction. Look at the UNGODLY time you started this thread my friend! WOWZA ... couldn't sleep?? ps. use whatcha got already : ) you don't need fancy things to go out and win ... you just need to click with your horse!
hmmmmmmm ... use your sisterly wiles to con her into thinking that you shall need to use her stuff. permanently. for ever. just "borrow" it ... My brothers do that to me with show halters and show sticks for the cattle!
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Location: Midwest | YUP! I have two sets from them. The older one is better quality, but the new one is still nice and both have held up very well. They both are made of nice leather. In fact, the older one I have had for 10 plus years and nothing is wrong with it.
The one I run in is this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BREAST-COLLAR-HEADSTALL-HAIR-COWHIDE-WATTS-HARDWARE-/390787886773?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5afcc5eeb5
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | lindseylou2290 - 2014-04-01 8:02 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-01 7:16 AM lindseylou2290 - 2014-04-01 7:14 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-01 6:46 AM ps...it's really lonely just talking to myself.....could use a little interaction. Look at the UNGODLY time you started this thread my friend! WOWZA ... couldn't sleep?? ps. use whatcha got already : ) you don't need fancy things to go out and win ... you just need to click with your horse! hmmmmmmm ... use your sisterly wiles to con her into thinking that you shall need to use her stuff. permanently. for ever. just "borrow" it ... My brothers do that to me with show halters and show sticks for the cattle!
I have used her stuff in the past....used to have my own stuff too.....just haven't really ridden enough to warrant my own....AND SHE HAS AT LEAST 5 SADDLES....I'd just rather my stuff now. I have 4 2 year olds and it's time to cowgirl up and start riding again. I sent Man Eater to the breaker last Wednesday......so, I need to be ready when she get's home to Mommy lol.
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Location: When you hit the middle of nowhere .. Keep driving | Nateracer - 2014-04-01 7:21 AM
LRQHS - 2014-04-01 7:11 AM Nateracer - 2014-04-01 7:08 AM 5 star pad or Wade pad
Don't forget horse leg protection, Professional's choice or Classic Equine.
Heritage brand Tack set
For you, PHT 3 in 1 leg wraps work for sore knees. You might want a whole set of PHT stuff for your horse too. :)
Bits - I think you'll do fine in your barbwire number. Watch out though, If you are our new 1D idol, if it's custom, you'll have to know the maker so we can all get one ordered. Do we not like the Charmayne pads? And, leg wraps are going to fix me old knees??? Are you sure lol?
I use the PHT wraps on my knee and my mom uses them on hers. Mine isn't too bad, she had a meniscus repair on hers and it's worked wonders. We also both use slanted stirrups. Haven't tried the twisted ones because our stirrup leathers aren't stiff.
I was once told the pads Break down easy and the air ride is like a bubble wrap (only a bit different and longer lasting). I never took the chance on one since.
Don't get any ideas and use bubble wrap now though ... I can so see you going that.
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | ndiehl - 2014-04-01 8:11 AM Nateracer - 2014-04-01 7:21 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-01 7:11 AM Nateracer - 2014-04-01 7:08 AM 5 star pad or Wade pad
Don't forget horse leg protection, Professional's choice or Classic Equine.
Heritage brand Tack set
For you, PHT 3 in 1 leg wraps work for sore knees. You might want a whole set of PHT stuff for your horse too. :)
Bits - I think you'll do fine in your barbwire number. Watch out though, If you are our new 1D idol, if it's custom, you'll have to know the maker so we can all get one ordered. Do we not like the Charmayne pads? And, leg wraps are going to fix me old knees??? Are you sure lol?
I use the PHT wraps on my knee and my mom uses them on hers. Mine isn't too bad, she had a meniscus repair on hers and it's worked wonders. We also both use slanted stirrups. Haven't tried the twisted ones because our stirrup leathers aren't stiff. I was once told the pads Break down easy and the air ride is like a bubble wrap (only a bit different and longer lasting ). I never took the chance on one since. Don't get any ideas and use bubble wrap now though ... I can so see you going that.
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | LRQHS - 2014-04-01 8:12 AM ndiehl - 2014-04-01 8:11 AM Nateracer - 2014-04-01 7:21 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-01 7:11 AM Nateracer - 2014-04-01 7:08 AM 5 star pad or Wade pad
Don't forget horse leg protection, Professional's choice or Classic Equine.
Heritage brand Tack set
For you, PHT 3 in 1 leg wraps work for sore knees. You might want a whole set of PHT stuff for your horse too. :)
Bits - I think you'll do fine in your barbwire number. Watch out though, If you are our new 1D idol, if it's custom, you'll have to know the maker so we can all get one ordered. Do we not like the Charmayne pads? And, leg wraps are going to fix me old knees??? Are you sure lol?
I use the PHT wraps on my knee and my mom uses them on hers. Mine isn't too bad, she had a meniscus repair on hers and it's worked wonders. We also both use slanted stirrups. Haven't tried the twisted ones because our stirrup leathers aren't stiff. I was once told the pads Break down easy and the air ride is like a bubble wrap (only a bit different and longer lasting ). I never took the chance on one since. Don't get any ideas and use bubble wrap now though ... I can so see you going that.
Do it! I bet it will get entertaining when those bubbles start popping. Yeehaw! |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Well, I want to buy something from Charmayne so I can say....."I have a Charmayne James ______ on Man Eater." Can't afford the saddlles......soooooooo.........what??? |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Three 4 Luck - 2014-04-01 8:14 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-01 8:12 AM ndiehl - 2014-04-01 8:11 AM Nateracer - 2014-04-01 7:21 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-01 7:11 AM Nateracer - 2014-04-01 7:08 AM 5 star pad or Wade pad
Don't forget horse leg protection, Professional's choice or Classic Equine.
Heritage brand Tack set
For you, PHT 3 in 1 leg wraps work for sore knees. You might want a whole set of PHT stuff for your horse too. :)
Bits - I think you'll do fine in your barbwire number. Watch out though, If you are our new 1D idol, if it's custom, you'll have to know the maker so we can all get one ordered. Do we not like the Charmayne pads? And, leg wraps are going to fix me old knees??? Are you sure lol?
I use the PHT wraps on my knee and my mom uses them on hers. Mine isn't too bad, she had a meniscus repair on hers and it's worked wonders. We also both use slanted stirrups. Haven't tried the twisted ones because our stirrup leathers aren't stiff. I was once told the pads Break down easy and the air ride is like a bubble wrap (only a bit different and longer lasting ). I never took the chance on one since. Don't get any ideas and use bubble wrap now though ... I can so see you going that.
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| LRQHS - 2014-04-01 8:14 AM Well, I want to buy something from Charmayne so I can say....."I have a Charmayne James ______ on Man Eater." Can't afford the saddlles......soooooooo.........what???
I did like the CJ Chappy bit from Prof. choice. It's not a grasshopper, but it's nice. |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Nateracer - 2014-04-01 8:20 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-01 8:14 AM Well, I want to buy something from Charmayne so I can say....."I have a Charmayne James ______ on Man Eater." Can't afford the saddlles......soooooooo.........what??? I did like the CJ Chappy bit from Prof. choice. It's not a grasshopper, but it's nice.
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Location: When you hit the middle of nowhere .. Keep driving | Three 4 Luck - 2014-04-01 8:14 AM
LRQHS - 2014-04-01 8:12 AM ndiehl - 2014-04-01 8:11 AM Nateracer - 2014-04-01 7:21 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-01 7:11 AM Nateracer - 2014-04-01 7:08 AM 5 star pad or Wade pad
Don't forget horse leg protection, Professional's choice or Classic Equine.
Heritage brand Tack set
For you, PHT 3 in 1 leg wraps work for sore knees. You might want a whole set of PHT stuff for your horse too. :)
Bits - I think you'll do fine in your barbwire number. Watch out though, If you are our new 1D idol, if it's custom, you'll have to know the maker so we can all get one ordered. Do we not like the Charmayne pads? And, leg wraps are going to fix me old knees??? Are you sure lol?
I use the PHT wraps on my knee and my mom uses them on hers. Mine isn't too bad, she had a meniscus repair on hers and it's worked wonders. We also both use slanted stirrups. Haven't tried the twisted ones because our stirrup leathers aren't stiff. I was once told the pads Break down easy and the air ride is like a bubble wrap (only a bit different and longer lasting ). I never took the chance on one since. Don't get any ideas and use bubble wrap now though ... I can so see you going that.
She might think every time a bubble pops its gun fire or the crack of the whip and run faster you never know. We might be onto something here... |
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Location: NE Texas | LRQHS - 2014-04-01 7:50 AM Thanks guys, I'm taking notes :)
Here's Man Eaters baby sis....they look the same.....except they are gray....and the little one is a tad meaner....
First of all, STOP POSTING PICTURES OF MY FILLY! Secondly, come see me....i'll get you fixed up on everything you need. I got lots of extra crap. |
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Location: In my own world | LRQHS - 2014-04-01 4:53 AM Ummmm, yeah, this is my horse Man Eater and she rides with the double twisted, barb wire bit with a spiked nose band.......now, that, that would scare the competition away before we even entered the arena.........instead of, she is in a snaffle.....we'll be tip toeing thru the sand momentarily.......be afraid be very afraid.
Oh come on. It's way more fun to sound innocent and then blow their doors off!! You need a horse that almost qualifies as a pony, named Peaches. And you ride her in a sweet snaffle and bonnet with some bailing twine reins and a towel for a saddle pad. Oh better yet! A bareback pad!! |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | livinonlove&horses - 2014-04-01 9:08 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-01 4:53 AM Ummmm, yeah, this is my horse Man Eater and she rides with the double twisted, barb wire bit with a spiked nose band.......now, that, that would scare the competition away before we even entered the arena.........instead of, she is in a snaffle.....we'll be tip toeing thru the sand momentarily.......be afraid be very afraid. Oh come on. It's way more fun to sound innocent and then blow their doors off!! You need a horse that almost qualifies as a pony, named Peaches. And you ride her in a sweet snaffle and bonnet with some bailing twine reins and a towel for a saddle pad. Oh better yet! A bareback pad!!
lol....I want to make Twisted Sister look like a soft, fluffy kitten compared to us...... |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Herbie - 2014-04-01 9:03 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-01 7:50 AM Thanks guys, I'm taking notes :)
Here's Man Eaters baby sis....they look the same.....except they are gray....and the little one is a tad meaner.... First of all, STOP POSTING PICTURES OF MY FILLY! Secondly, come see me....i'll get you fixed up on everything you need. I got lots of extra crap.
Texas is farrrrrrr......
and, don't get too excited, you may be riding that tornado, if I can't, after she comes home from the breaker..... |
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Can You Hear Me Now?
Location: When you hit the middle of nowhere .. Keep driving | LRQHS - 2014-04-01 9:18 AM
livinonlove&horses - 2014-04-01 9:08 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-01 4:53 AM Ummmm, yeah, this is my horse Man Eater and she rides with the double twisted, barb wire bit with a spiked nose band.......now, that, that would scare the competition away before we even entered the arena.........instead of, she is in a snaffle.....we'll be tip toeing thru the sand momentarily.......be afraid be very afraid. Oh come on. It's way more fun to sound innocent and then blow their doors off!! You need a horse that almost qualifies as a pony, named Peaches. And you ride her in a sweet snaffle and bonnet with some bailing twine reins and a towel for a saddle pad. Oh better yet! A bareback pad!!
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Whack and Roll
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Location: NE Texas | I got some peeps coming up from the coona$$ country the weekend of the 12th.....hitch a ride, dang it! I'll get you and Man Eater fixed up! |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | I am NOT making this up! I called the breaker after the first day and was like, "soooooo, how did Man Eater do today?"
No crap. He told me, "I touched her twice."
I'm like, "ummmmm, dude, you are $700 a month, you'd better jump your butt on her by tomorrow."
He just gaffed me off lol. |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Herbie - 2014-04-01 9:21 AM I got some peeps coming up from the coona$$ country the weekend of the 12th.....hitch a ride, dang it! I'll get you and Man Eater fixed up!
Texas is soooo farrrrrrrrrr lol. |
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 Do You Feel Lucky Punk?
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Location: NM...the Land of Manana | LRQHS - 2014-04-01 5:59 AM Ridenrun4745 - 2014-04-01 6:57 AM Coffee first, definitely, need coffee first. Well, get to it lady...I have questions that need answers......like can you crochet a saddle blanket???
The crocheted blankets do not wear well, you are better off macrameing one out of old hay string and the color possibilities are superb! I recommend orange, blue and yellow for a sorrel. |
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Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest | He touched her twice? What? |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | barrelracr131 - 2014-04-01 9:29 AM He touched her twice? What?
lol...that's what I said....Wut??? You'd better get in that pen with her and get dirty lol... |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | He seems very good lol.....he was probably doing some alien crap like the Vulcan Mind Meld or something like that......is it Meld or Melt?? Idk...
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| LRQHS - 2014-04-01 5:41 AM
barrelracr131 - 2014-04-01 4:39 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-01 3:26 AM OH, and LRQHS has arthritis in her knees, what can she take for that, so she can walk once getting off of the horse? Thanks. again. Narcotics Kidding. I like Advil. Twist your stirrups with a broom handle so they aren't twisting at your knees.
We have given Actiflex to everything, I know people, dogs, cats, and goats that have taken it-YMMV.
I've often thought I should give Mare Magic a try for me and my horse. I am sure many around me would agree. I could probably take up a collection.
Reinsman felt pads are good for the money.
I think you have posted the little sorrel filly before, I love her.
My daughter wanted me to add this, she loves the emoticons.
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Location: In The Snow, AZ |
Now why would you want to barrel race?
I'm not NEARLY as far as Texas. You can swing by on your way home.
I have loads of stuff for you. 3 Charmayne James pads you could try.... or throw away for me. All nearly new. Some cut back pads, riser pads, felt pads, thick pads and thin pads. Saddle blankets. A few pairs of bell boots, splint boots and wraps up the yin yang. Probably 20 or so different bits that I've collected over the years. An assortment of cinches from size "fat horse" to "anorexic pony". And 3 sets of tack that are either heavily used, mildly used or not used. We can splash them with some glue and throw glitter at it if you'd like. |
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 Total Germophobe
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Location: Montana | Hey, I'm going against the grain here...what you need to do is find as much mis-matched, inexpensive stuff as you can... for example a blue Navajo styling saddle pad that was bought from a local tack store, pink Classic Equine horse boots you bought new but on sale because it was a close out color, a red nylon headstall with red nylon reins with a snaffle or Jr. cowhorse bit, breast collar that doesn't match your saddle, etc. That way when they look at you they think you are not a contender, but when you blow their doors off you can be smiling all the way to the payout window. But if that doesn't work for you, just blame it all on ground conditions.
BTW: you won't have worry about arthritis in your knee after you hit a barrel...you will be concentrating on the pain caused by a 55 gallon steel drum hitting your shin bone at about 15-20 MPH...that is, if you are doing it right.
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) |
Wow!!! 3 CJ pads......wow.
The real truth is yes, I have to ride my 4, 2 year olds/sell and I am horribly out of shape and, apparently, have no equipment lol......BUT, really, my little niece wants to barrel race........soooooooo, I gave her the 3 year old filly out of my Pritzi Dash daughter by Too Tough to Catch and we are going to go to the barrel race together......which, ultimately, is probably going to be me sitting on Man Eater, drinking beer and watching her lol....but, you never know, I could make the NFR in a year or two. |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Sooooo, Bingo, what do you want to sell???
And, Mt.....I may just do that mix matched thing......I may just..... |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Oh, don't we wear knee pads or something when we barrel race??? |
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 Water Weight Barbie
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Location: Oz, Kansas | I wouldn't worry so much about buying new right now. Putting nice stuff on a colt is just silly. I'd find some good quality used stuff & then once man eater finishes growing get her some purty sparkly stuff. |
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Water Weight Barbie
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Location: Oz, Kansas | LRQHS - 2014-04-01 9:01 AM Oh, don't we wear knee pads or something when we barrel race???
When you need them I will send you the pair I have. |
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Location: Gainesville, TX | I love the Bayou West Pads. Yes the are expensive but they are a 100% wool pad and come in a variety of thicknesses. They fit most all horses well.
I like to have a variety of bits for different purposes. I do like the grasshopper bits (or one basically just like it). I also like to have a medium port, short shanked correction bit for most riding, a loomis gag, and a mild snaffle gag with noseband (good competition bit). The snaffle is great and can be used with a running martingale to help them flex. You'll only need the last one while she's two. Moving up into a miracle bit (which can act as a oring snaffle OR act as a short shanked gag) is great as a transition.
Unless you demand a pretty bridle, which is always nice, you can start out with a weaver brand bridle. They hold up and are $20 at tractor supply. They sell matching breastcollars there too for around $30 I think.
Def. get the Professional Choice SMBs, bell boots, and I like the calf horse skid boots for the backs. They usually need them if they are doing their job and getting their butt in the ground.
Shin guards are great. Use the slanted stirrups and twist your stirrup leathers with a broom. Knee braces are good. At the end, lots of bengay and ibuprofen. Ask your doctor about tramadol though, it works great for my aches and pains. Prescription only.
ETA: Ebay is your friend.
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Good stuff there...thanks.....I appreciate it all. |
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Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest | Imma send you a box of stuff. I'll take a look and see what I'm not using. |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | barrelracr131 - 2014-04-01 10:36 AM Imma send you a box of stuff. I'll take a look and see what I'm not using.
wooohooooo, free stuff that you don't want!!!! Yay me!! I love free stuff......no pink, please.....jk, jk... |
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Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest | LRQHS - 2014-04-01 10:42 AM
barrelracr131 - 2014-04-01 10:36 AM Imma send you a box of stuff. I'll take a look and see what I'm not using.
wooohooooo, free stuff that you don't want!!!! Yay me!! I love free stuff......no pink, please.....jk, jk...
Heck no, I'm not giving away my pink stuff!!! |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | barrelracr131 - 2014-04-01 10:45 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-01 10:42 AM barrelracr131 - 2014-04-01 10:36 AM Imma send you a box of stuff. I'll take a look and see what I'm not using. wooohooooo, free stuff that you don't want!!!! Yay me!! I love free stuff......no pink, please.....jk, jk... Heck no, I'm not giving away my pink stuff!!!
Thank goodness......I'm mean, darnit! |
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Location: Idahome | I am not kidding that every time I buy a new headstall that is a little fancy (I don't really like a lot of blingy stuff), it gets broke one way or another after about a week. As long as I find one I like on sale, it seems to last forever. They breatcollar I use is one I won about 15 years ago and I don't see it leaving any time soon. I love Wade pads and they have fit every horse I have had them on.
If you are looking for new items, Cool Horse has awesome prices on their stuff and if you sign up for their email then send you a $10 coupon. I just bought a Pozzi lifter bit and it was the cheapest place I could find plus the coupon, I paid $45 including shipping. |
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Accident Prone
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | LRQHS - 2014-04-01 10:01 AM Oh, don't we wear knee pads or something when we barrel race???
Not if you're one of the cool people. |
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Location: So. Cali. | I always have a regular O ring snaffle, a twisted O ring snaffle, and a Jr Cowhorse. From there is just depends on the individual horse what the next bit will be. Pads...when I'm rich I'll invest in a 5 star. I currently have a best ever, todd sloan, two Professional Choice regular nothing special western pads, and Classic Equine Bio Fit. Oh! And a BOT western pad. The best ever broke down quick in the shoulders, the Todd lasted a bit longer. The Professional Choices take a daily beating. The CE Bio Fit is for my 'special' mare. And the BOT goes on everyone for daily work.
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Serious Snap Trapper
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | I think shipping wouldn't make it worth the while. Lol. I'd need a big box and lots of postage. But like I said, you can swing by, have a beer, and go through it. |
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Whack and Roll
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Location: NE Texas | Three 4 Luck - 2014-04-01 10:55 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-01 10:01 AM Oh, don't we wear knee pads or something when we barrel race??? Not if you're one of the cool people.  
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Accident Prone
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | Herbie - 2014-04-01 11:29 AM Three 4 Luck - 2014-04-01 10:55 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-01 10:01 AM Oh, don't we wear knee pads or something when we barrel race??? Not if you're one of the cool people.
Where can you hide a helmet? Under a wig? Get a bigass cowboy hat? Bandana? |
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Location: Who knows |
THIS ^^^^^^ is THEE perfect definition of a barrel racers tack room  |
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Total Germophobe
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Location: Montana | Three 4 Luck - 2014-04-01 9:55 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-01 10:01 AM Oh, don't we wear knee pads or something when we barrel race??? Not if you're one of the cool people.
I rock the miss-matched stuff because I can never decided when I'm at the store what color I want to go with...unless something is on sale, then the decision is pretty easy.
PM me, if you want to, with things you are looking for. I know right now I have an extra headstall, an extra loose ring snaffle bit, extra reins, extra halter...maybe some other stuff too, that I have been trying to get rid of because I am tired of it sitting around. They are all used, but are in good condition and are useable!
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | I'm bored up here in WY all by myself, come for a visit! I have been collecting tack for several yrs since I haven't gotten to ride as much with the kids around. I'll share and you bring me laughs
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Whack and Roll
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Location: NE Texas | Three 4 Luck - 2014-04-01 11:56 AM Herbie - 2014-04-01 11:29 AM Three 4 Luck - 2014-04-01 10:55 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-01 10:01 AM Oh, don't we wear knee pads or something when we barrel race??? Not if you're one of the cool people.
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Location: Gainesville, TX | Herbie - 2014-04-01 12:48 PM Three 4 Luck - 2014-04-01 11:56 AM Herbie - 2014-04-01 11:29 AM Three 4 Luck - 2014-04-01 10:55 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-01 10:01 AM Oh, don't we wear knee pads or something when we barrel race??? Not if you're one of the cool people.
Brilliant and then you just need to master opera! |
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Accident Prone
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | Herbie - 2014-04-01 12:48 PM Three 4 Luck - 2014-04-01 11:56 AM Herbie - 2014-04-01 11:29 AM Three 4 Luck - 2014-04-01 10:55 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-01 10:01 AM Oh, don't we wear knee pads or something when we barrel race??? Not if you're one of the cool people.
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The Advice Guru
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| LRQHS - 2014-04-01 6:45 AM
Now, has anyone ever tried to crochet a saddle pad??? Is that possible?
On a serious note, you can get rovings of wool and rug hook a saddle blanket.
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The Advice Guru
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| Brushes
A nice set of split reins, I don't buy over the Internet, I have to feel them.
Ed wright saddle pads are good, and not that pricey. I would rather invest in a better quality pad as I will save money later on down the road.
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | You guys rock! I am soooo having a tack sale in 2 weeks :) |
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 Underestimated Underdog
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Location: Minnesota | I have a few sets of reins I could send you if you'd like.
RS Saddlery has nice tack and its very affordable. I have a breast collar and headstall from them and its held up great.
I use a Diamond Wool Pressure Relief Pad and recently ordered a Cutter Classic Saddle Blanket.
I agree with getting yourself a good pair of leather split reins. I have a pair that just mold to my hands and I love them. |
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 IMA No Hair Style Gal
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| I am going to suggest the CSI saddle pad...
Now at first you may get sticker shock, but here are some things to think about....
This saddle pad retails for about $350.00, BUT it has a reversible felt pad on the inside. So you rotate it every few years....then-when that gets worn out you can purchase replacement felt inserts for only $120...the top part of the pad with the flex plate has a lifetime guaruntee. So this pad costs something up front, but will last you YEARS and the extended cost is much less than purchases an expensive saddle pads more frequently. |
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The Advice Guru
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| magic gunsmoke - 2014-04-01 6:38 PM
I am going to suggest the CSI saddle pad...
Now at first you may get sticker shock, but here are some things to think about....
This saddle pad retails for about $350.00, BUT it has a reversible felt pad on the inside. So you rotate it every few years....then-when that gets worn out you can purchase replacement felt inserts for only $120...the top part of the pad with the flex plate has a lifetime guaruntee. So this pad costs something up front, but will last you YEARS and the extended cost is much less than purchases an expensive saddle pads more frequently.
I love my csi pads, you can sometimes find a good used one for 200-250 |
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| cheryl makofka - 2014-04-01 7:16 PM
magic gunsmoke - 2014-04-01 6:38 PM
I am going to suggest the CSI saddle pad...
Now at first you may get sticker shock, but here are some things to think about....
This saddle pad retails for about $350.00, BUT it has a reversible felt pad on the inside. So you rotate it every few years....then-when that gets worn out you can purchase replacement felt inserts for only $120...the top part of the pad with the flex plate has a lifetime guaruntee. So this pad costs something up front, but will last you YEARS and the extended cost is much less than purchases an expensive saddle pads more frequently.
I love my csi pads, you can sometimes find a good used one for 200-250
LOVE CSI pads - awesome investment for you and your horse |
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Location: Southern Pennsylvania | I stalk BHW tack sales and Facebook tack groups (and clothing swaps). It is cheaper to buy quality leather tack and add your own "bling" if that is the look you prefer. I'm the queen of finding stuff on sale. $25 MM jeans and a $30 bridle (that's worth over $100) Heck Yeah!!! Also, I'm sure the girls on here won't hesitate to donate. I have a ton of crap lying around. If you need something specific just ask I'm sure someone will have an extra one that they can give you (or sell really cheap)!
Here are a few of my favorite FB groups.
Cowgirl clothing swap
https://www.facebook.com/groups/316932785013951/?ref=ts&fref=ts
Equine Leg Protection
https://www.facebook.com/groups/316932785013951/?ref=ts&fref=ts
Barrel Racing Tack Auction
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10D Crack Champion
| First thing you need to do is get someone to buy all this stuff for you including the horse..............
I had something really funny to add, but didn't want your thread to get deleted for mentioning something we can't mention. lol
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Location: North MS | Herbie - 2014-04-01 12:48 PM Three 4 Luck - 2014-04-01 11:56 AM Herbie - 2014-04-01 11:29 AM Three 4 Luck - 2014-04-01 10:55 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-01 10:01 AM Oh, don't we wear knee pads or something when we barrel race??? Not if you're one of the cool people.
You have GOT to have the blonde braided pigtails like Bugs Bunny wore on that super fat horse in Fantasia I think? A must with that helmet.
On a side note- I am loving the shealing wool girths, but I did take advantage of the professional's choice sidewalk sale and got two of the other wool girths they offered for about $24 each. Considering the price of the shearling- I thought I got quite the deal on the others. The shearling is softer and has never galled one of my horses (or even so much as pulled the winter/shedding hair off their bellies).
For your knees- I'm going to ask you to think WAY outside the box. I rode in my husband's trail saddle once. It has the goofy looking metal stirrups that have about an inch of rubber on the bottom of the WIDE stirrup. It was the most comfortable ride I have ever had! The second most comfy- when I forgot my cowboy boots when I went to the barn I was working at and wore my muck boots. I didn't even know I was uncomfortable until I was SUPER comfortable. They even make covers that go over the front of the stirrups that keep your foot from going though. I've seen them for sale in valley vet and jeffers equine I think. |
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 I Am Always Right
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Location: stray dump capital of the world | http://www.ranchoutlet.com/
This place is between Opelousas and Lafayette on I49 (I think). I love going there when I'm home for a visit. They have a nice selection of stuff. It's about 1 1/2 - 2 hours from you(?) would be my guess. Nice day trip for you and your niece if there isn't anything @where you live. We don't have any great tack stores near me, so I'm accustom to driving a couple hours to D&D in Seguin for my fix. |
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I Am Always Right
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Location: stray dump capital of the world | For your knees- I'm going to ask you to think WAY outside the box. I rode in my husband's trail saddle once. It has the goofy looking metal stirrups that have about an inch of rubber on the bottom of the WIDE stirrup. It was the most comfortable ride I have ever had! The second most comfy- when I forgot my cowboy boots when I went to the barn I was working at and wore my muck boots. I didn't even know I was uncomfortable until I was SUPER comfortable. They even make covers that go over the front of the stirrups that keep your foot from going though. I've seen them for sale in valley vet and jeffers equine I think.
^^^ I ordered my slanted wide with rubber on the bottom stirrups from Martha Josey's website. They are great for bad knees. My husband liked mine so much, we ordered him a pair.
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 Love Me Some Robert Redford
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Location: WV | I have have ce bell boots that I can send you. They are a size medium, green, blue, purple stripes and have never been used. I have a cj pad and like it ok, I cant afford to buy another wool pad right now so my fatty has to use it right now. You can pick them up used pretty cheap. Would you not stand out in this though! I like mohair cinches, I do have a 30" cj neoprene cinch that we don't use. Don't forget you 5 gal bucket to get on with and to get off. You don't have to buy a mounting block. Most important thing not to forget HAVE FUN!!!!!!! |
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