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Posted on 06/19/2006 8:46:45 AM PDT by HairOfTheDog
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How old is the kid. It's summer, school's out, he could just be with Dad...Mack took Charlie with him a lot in the summer. Is he maybe just now old enough to go and not be to big a problem.
Becky
I'm glad Bay is feeling well. You have to keep hiim sound:)
HMMMMMMMM,has the saddle slipped that much in the past. Did you have a breast collar on?
Becky
Probably 12-13, he got out of the truck when they first got there, and then sat in the truck the rest of the time :~) Maybe they were going to go do something together after my appt... I know Mark coaches some boy's sports, baseball or something.
Hey, just curious, why is the pad so black?
Becky
The saddle was slipping around because I've got the cinch so loose because of the rubbing issue. I've already moved it forward in this pic, and you can see from the sweat here how far back it had slipped. I had his breast collar on, but it's narrow and I don't like it so tight it'd bind on his shoulder when he moves, so it wasn't tight enough to keep it from slipping back. I tightened up the cinch at this last stop, because there wasn't an easy place to get back on if it wasn't tight. He did fine. No rubs.
I may switch back to this breastcollar... It's elastic on both sides so I'd use it a little tighter. I stopped using it before because I thought it looked like it hit him in the neck, but I can attach it to the cinch billits I think, and move it down that way. I like that it doesn't connect to the cinch between his legs. I've been trying to ride with the cinch further back to keep from rubbing, but the breast collar pulls it forward.
Just dark from being out in the mud... the pads are light like undyed leather - like yours was... when new.
Know where that is:')
He may have figured that you wouldn't know the difference, and rim shoes are more expensive. If he gets the same amount to shoe, no matter which shoes he uses, then he makes more money off the regular shoes. Just a guess.
I'd pay more though... I never know what he's gonna charge me, it's different every time. We think he just gives us a number based on what he needs at the moment.
It's just a puzzle to me.
That is why I always thought about buying my own shoes so they would be handy when and if you can get a farrier out!
I'm trying but I'm not grinning. It would be different if I was on the government teat but I'm not.
I admit that it does get frustrating but hey at least I know what a mouse is now. I only wish all my classes were this easy. LOL, last week we learned to use email in four hours. Our big homework assignment was sending the instructor an email with an attachment.
Some times a box of goodies helps with that kind of paperwork. Well, either that or a stiff drink.
LOL - you don't ask for much in a horse do you? Those bloodlines are really good for working horses. A Poco Bueno mare I had got bored real easy on the trail, she thrived on challenges. Hope you find what you're looking for.
Beautiful pictures as always. Every time I see pictures you post I marvel again at how green it is.
Business problems, personal problems, divorce in offing?
When my vet showed up with his son, turned out he'd gotten a divorce and it was his weekend for custody.
Hoping all turns out well for your farrier anyway.
Have you been to Hocking Hills/? Jefferson Lake is only about 5 minutes from my cabin, I went over there but really couldn't see much.
How have you been?
Ask him if anything is wrong the next time
You think that would be more efficient than just guessing and wondering about it? Heh... You're right, it probably would. :~)
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