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Location: CTX | MissMary2277 - 2015-10-07 10:11 AM It really is a sad situation when others feel the need to sabotage someone else's horse or belonging s out of pure jealousy. It's those types of people that ruin EVERYTHING for EVERYONE.  I'm with the majority of people here when i say my horses aren't the game changers that everyone waits to see run and no, i don't have the newest, flashiest tack around... so i guess that kind of puts me UNDER the radar for the scum of the earth that commit these atrocities at events. I wouldn't recommend putting a lock on your horse's stall door though... like it was said previously..if something happens and you're not around there may good people (believe it or not haha ) who may be around to help your horse in an emergency until you can get there...and if a lock is on the door help can't HELP. I do hang their hay, water, and feed buckets in the back of their stall so it's not so accessible to passersby. And, both of my boys pin their ears at anyone who comes near their stalls anyway so i think they may have their own defense system!  (in reality tho they wouldn't hurt a fly haha ) I do spring for the extra tack stall ...it just makes it way easier than carting everything back and forth... and i do obviously put a lock on that door. I also have one of the small cameras that sends the pics to my phone that i set up in the tack stall.
I have a couple of overnight events coming up, they are both local, so I am not real worried about anything happening, plus I am one of those 4-5D warriors, so not a big threat to anyone.
I will from now on put buckets and hay in the back of the stall.....Never get a tackstall, I just bring my horse back and forth to the trailer, gives us both a little more excersize and keeps my stuff in place.
But I am very curious as to which camera you are talking about? I would love to have one to put in my horses' stall. If you don't mind telling where you got it, and what kind it is?
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| I have a question for those of you who get a tack stall - are there tops on the stalls? I would always see people with all their tack in tack stalls with a padlock but it would be simple to climb over the stall and steal a saddle at night if the top of the stall is open. |
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| Griz - 2015-10-08 5:56 AM I have a question for those of you who get a tack stall - are there tops on the stalls? I would always see people with all their tack in tack stalls with a padlock but it would be simple to climb over the stall and steal a saddle at night if the top of the stall is open.
I have never seen one with a top. When I have taken 4 horses to a 3 day race by myself I bought a tack stall for feed, hay etc but I did not leave my Caldwell saddles in there, I would not have slept a wink worrying about someone climbing over the top. |
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Location: CTX | rodeomom3 - 2015-10-08 6:48 AM Griz - 2015-10-08 5:56 AM I have a question for those of you who get a tack stall - are there tops on the stalls? I would always see people with all their tack in tack stalls with a padlock but it would be simple to climb over the stall and steal a saddle at night if the top of the stall is open. I have never seen one with a top. When I have taken 4 horses to a 3 day race by myself I bought a tack stall for feed, hay etc but I did not leave my Caldwell saddles in there, I would not have slept a wink worrying about someone climbing over the top.
This is why I always keep my tack in the trailer. If they break that open they will wake me and my dog, so I feel it is a bit safer there.
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Location: ARKANSAS | When i would go to a big race, like a 3 day event, as i was setting my stall up. Usually people would be setting up beside me.. First thing i would do is get to know my neighbors. i would introduce myself and my horses, and assist them in little things in getting set up. Then i would let them know what is normal behavior for my horses, and ask them about thier horses, then before we parted ways, we would each look after after each others horses and belongings over the entire weekend..This has proven to be invaluble in more times than one..once a hay bag of my neighbors was about to be stolen that i caught...they caught a wheel barrow of mine being stolen....and a halter of mine...etc...just little things i know...but all little things that we would have had to go to the expense of replacing all because of a THEIF!!!! It makes no difference if its a 10 dollar halter or a million dollar horse...if its taken by you YOUR A THEIF!!! no ifs ands or buts!!! |
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Location: Oklahoma | A friend of mine and I always split a tack stall. We throw clothes, empty feed sacks, hay bags, etc. over them as a coverup. I have seen people leave (vicious looking) dogs in their tack stall.
How do you rig up water buckets when the far wall is solid? I definitely want to start taking more precautions since this thread has me paranoid!! |
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Location: Kansas | I've seen people using branding irons to brand all their tack. I'm going to start doing that since ours is definitely unique. |
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Location: Arkansas | rodeomom3 - 2015-10-08 6:48 AM
Griz - 2015-10-08 5:56 AM I have a question for those of you who get a tack stall - are there tops on the stalls? I would always see people with all their tack in tack stalls with a padlock but it would be simple to climb over the stall and steal a saddle at night if the top of the stall is open.
I have never seen one with a top. Â When I have taken 4 horses to a 3 day race by myself I bought a tack stall for feed, hay etc but I did not leave my Caldwell saddles in there, I would not have slept a wink worrying about someone climbing over the top.
Isn't it a shame we have to worry about the dregs of society when just trying to have a good time with our horses? |
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Location: CTX | hoofs_in_motion - 2015-10-08 8:47 AM I've seen people using branding irons to brand all their tack. I'm going to start doing that since ours is definitely unique.
I was just talking to the hubster about that yesterday. We are wanting to get a freeze branding iron for the horses, but I also want a smaller size hot branding iron for just that! Not sure where I would find it, but we are going to Vegas in December, so I am hopeful we can get them there! (or at least order them)  |
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Location: texas | its a shame that people will take other peoples things! ive had nice tack stolen from me that i personally paid for! it actually makes me sad more then mad lol because i loved it so much, and its very hard to find things that fit my horse properly! since he is so stout and short lol. i would LOVE to get my gelding freeze branded but i just feel like it would hurt him! hes my baby and i dont wanna see him in pain...all i can say is i ALWAYS lock up all my stuff! even a simple halter bc its so annoying when someome even uses my stuff without asking! |
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Location: Kansas | Ashlen1515 - 2015-10-09 10:33 AM its a shame that people will take other peoples things! ive had nice tack stolen from me that i personally paid for! it actually makes me sad more then mad lol because i loved it so much, and its very hard to find things that fit my horse properly! since he is so stout and short lol. i would LOVE to get my gelding freeze branded but i just feel like it would hurt him! hes my baby and i dont wanna see him in pain...all i can say is i ALWAYS lock up all my stuff! even a simple halter bc its so annoying when someome even uses my stuff without asking!
Freeze branding doesn't hurt a horse..........hot iron branding does. |
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Location: Oklahoma | cranky B4 10am - 2015-10-09 6:57 AM
hoofs_in_motion - 2015-10-08 8:47 AM I've seen people using branding irons to brand all their tack. I'm going to start doing that since ours is definitely unique.Â
I was just talking to the hubster about that yesterday. We are wanting to get a freeze branding iron for the horses, but I also want a smaller size hot branding iron for just that! Not sure where I would find it, but we are going to Vegas in December, so I am hopeful we can get them there! (or at least order them) Â
I had a small, 2", hot brand made to do saddles and breast collars with.... but haven't actually gotten around to branding anything just yet (sounds like a good weekend project!).
I had mine made from Flying 45. They did an excellent job! Looks like where Hoofs' came from as well! |
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Location: texas | hoofs_in_motion - 2015-10-09 10:39 AM
Ashlen1515 - 2015-10-09 10:33 AM its a shame that people will take other peoples things! ive had nice tack stolen from me that i personally paid for! it actually makes me sad more then mad lol because i loved it so much, and its very hard to find things that fit my horse properly! since he is so stout and short lol. i would LOVE to get my gelding freeze branded but i just feel like it would hurt him! hes my baby and i dont wanna see him in pain...all i can say is i ALWAYS lock up all my stuff! even a simple halter bc its so annoying when someome even uses my stuff without asking!
Freeze branding doesn't hurt a horse..........hot iron branding does.Â
it doesnt hurt at all? ive heard some horse react badly to it(break out in hives), break out or swell up bad, or react to the liquid nitrogen!. i even heard of horses getting high from it? lol My horses has kinda sensitive skin! |
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| Ashlen1515 - 2015-10-09 10:46 AM
hoofs_in_motion - 2015-10-09 10:39 AM
Ashlen1515 - 2015-10-09 10:33 AM its a shame that people will take other peoples things! ive had nice tack stolen from me that i personally paid for! it actually makes me sad more then mad lol because i loved it so much, and its very hard to find things that fit my horse properly! since he is so stout and short lol. i would LOVE to get my gelding freeze branded but i just feel like it would hurt him! hes my baby and i dont wanna see him in pain...all i can say is i ALWAYS lock up all my stuff! even a simple halter bc its so annoying when someome even uses my stuff without asking!
Freeze branding doesn't hurt a horse..........hot iron branding does.Â
it doesnt hurt at all? ive heard some horse react badly to it (break out in hives ), break out or swell up bad, or react to the liquid nitrogen!. i even heard of horses getting high from it? lol My horses has kinda sensitive skin!
My sister has had a couple horses freeze branded after she caught a guy riding her good horse bareback and headed towards the exit of rodeo grounds. They never exhibited any of those reactions. I have never even heard of those reactions to freeze branding. Not saying its impossible, but just never had a vet tell us of any possible reactions such as those. |
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Location: Kansas | Longneck - 2015-10-09 10:44 AM cranky B4 10am - 2015-10-09 6:57 AM hoofs_in_motion - 2015-10-08 8:47 AM I've seen people using branding irons to brand all their tack. I'm going to start doing that since ours is definitely unique. I was just talking to the hubster about that yesterday. We are wanting to get a freeze branding iron for the horses, but I also want a smaller size hot branding iron for just that! Not sure where I would find it, but we are going to Vegas in December, so I am hopeful we can get them there! (or at least order them) I had a small, 2", hot brand made to do saddles and breast collars with.... but haven't actually gotten around to branding anything just yet (sounds like a good weekend project! ). I had mine made from Flying 45. They did an excellent job! Looks like where Hoofs' came from as well!
What did they charge for the 2"? Flying 45 made our brand....and it was around $200 for the 5" |
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Location: CTX | Longneck - 2015-10-09 10:44 AM cranky B4 10am - 2015-10-09 6:57 AM hoofs_in_motion - 2015-10-08 8:47 AM I've seen people using branding irons to brand all their tack. I'm going to start doing that since ours is definitely unique. I was just talking to the hubster about that yesterday. We are wanting to get a freeze branding iron for the horses, but I also want a smaller size hot branding iron for just that! Not sure where I would find it, but we are going to Vegas in December, so I am hopeful we can get them there! (or at least order them) I had a small, 2", hot brand made to do saddles and breast collars with.... but haven't actually gotten around to branding anything just yet (sounds like a good weekend project! ). I had mine made from Flying 45. They did an excellent job! Looks like where Hoofs' came from as well!
Great, will look into them. Thanks! |
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Location: East TN | Mine is called DropCam ... there are several different types they sell..all varying price wise. You sync it with your phone :) i purchased mine from Wal-Mart but here's one on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Dropcam-Wireless-Monitoring-Security-Camera/d...
side note: i didn't just buy this FOR barrel races, i had it previously...but it sure does come in handy! |
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Location: Oklahoma | hoofs_in_motion - 2015-10-09 10:53 AM
Longneck - 2015-10-09 10:44 AM cranky B4 10am - 2015-10-09 6:57 AM hoofs_in_motion - 2015-10-08 8:47 AM I've seen people using branding irons to brand all their tack. I'm going to start doing that since ours is definitely unique. I was just talking to the hubster about that yesterday. We are wanting to get a freeze branding iron for the horses, but I also want a smaller size hot branding iron for just that! Not sure where I would find it, but we are going to Vegas in December, so I am hopeful we can get them there! (or at least order them)  I had a small, 2", hot brand made to do saddles and breast collars with.... but haven't actually gotten around to branding anything just yet (sounds like a good weekend project! ). I had mine made from Flying 45. They did an excellent job! Looks like where Hoofs' came from as well!
I believe it was around $80! |
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