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Posted on 02/24/2006 9:12:25 AM PST by HairOfTheDog
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No.
OK - couldn't figure out how those two ideas were related...
I'm getting ready to hit the couch here... did a few miles of mowing today and I'm beat.
I don't remember any of that stuff in Fort Worth. I can't believe they shut the rides down.
They do get very brave, with all the encroaching development. It's sooooo dry here that the forest critters come up to my barn for a drink of my dog's water and sample any leftover food. Raccoons, possums, skunks, armadillers, I've seen them all in my barn. No cougars, bobcats or coyotes in there, though.
Batten down your hatches!
Thanks everyone, for your kind words for Bob.
Don't forget the lovely fire ants.
Night.
You're welcome. Have a nice evening.
All of God's creatures are in Texas.
I think I'm gonna hit the shower, I'm sick of the smell of Pyrannha and sweaty horse.
Gee, my favorite! NOT!
What do yall think about these?
Is the point to make it easier to get on?
Hmmm.... dunno. Might work, but I'd think if the stirrup was that low, you might step into it easier, but that doesn't get your leg over the other side easier.
It's better to find something to stand on than hang on one side pulling the saddle over.
Or is it a breakaway? I guess you'll have to explain. :~)
I never ordered that. I figured I just needed to find ways to get on (back of truck) You have to be able to mount fast and I don't. This is a breakaway I came across while looking for bridles. I have seen the English but not Western.
If it's a breakaway, it seems a bit gimmicky to me...
There's a western type breakaway stirrup that I've seen advertised countless time on RFDTV.
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