abi
Intermediate Sh*t Shoveller
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Post by abi on Apr 29, 2008 21:09:38 GMT
Seeing as we all have our own genius ideas, this forum seemed a good place to share them, however strange the may be!
Il start!
If you put mollasses or oils in feed from big tubs, and find that you spill a lot down the side of the tub when pouring, decant it into a cleaned out fairy liquid bottle, using a funnel, and simply squirt a drizzle into feed! it saves SO much wastage, and prevents big uneven globs in feed! xx
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Post by brigadier on Apr 30, 2008 9:35:44 GMT
buy a bar of glycerine saddle soap- melt it down and add an equal quantity of milk then pour it into a container like a large yogurt pot. Cheap as chips and really good soap- puts a lovely shine on tack for shows. (tip stolen from one of the Olivers)
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Post by brigadier on Apr 30, 2008 9:38:11 GMT
Baby oil on tails helps keep the hairs strong and prevents breaks.
Also rub it into the horses sheath after cleaning- keeps it cleaner for much longer (but I dont think I would do this if the horse was on shavings so if anyone else does let me know if there are problems with the shavings sticking to it!)
brig
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Post by kateflashy on Apr 30, 2008 11:23:38 GMT
if your horse is ok with spray cans instead of using horse show shine etc get the dog velvet coat
its 1/4 the price and gives a all over shine without leaving marks where its unevenly sprayed
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haffyfan
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Post by haffyfan on Apr 30, 2008 18:05:13 GMT
To make a small fortune out of horses....always start with a big one!!! Marry a rich man who will keep you in horse flesh, saddles and rugs. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
****what do you mean not these kinds of tips**** |
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Post by Blonde Donkey on Apr 30, 2008 18:36:19 GMT
Marry a rich man who will keep you in horse flesh, saddles and rugs. [/left][/i][/quote] i'll take that advice Patience is the key to success if in doubt buy a connemara |
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Post by racaille on Apr 30, 2008 19:11:54 GMT
I like Haffy's tips ....
Too late for me though, so here are some I learned when I was doing my guide training:
If you find yourself out on an all-day ride and there is a piece of tack rubbing, wrap it in the silver foil (aluminium) that your sandwiches were in. Smooth it out, and wrap it round, say, a girth that is causing sores, and it will get you back home without further injury (and may even promote healing). True.
Another long distance thing: If you are out for the day and stop for lunch with hot horses and the weather is cool, by all means take off their saddles (loosening the girth progressively) but leave the saddlecoth in place as it keeps the back/kidneys warm and prevents chills.
Long distance is cool!
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Post by rebanna on Apr 30, 2008 19:16:20 GMT
I'm doing haffy's one just txted him to tell him and said I'm buying u a £500 rat what more do u what? well a girl can never have enough saddle's bridle's horses etc ;D
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Post by Blonde Donkey on Apr 30, 2008 19:30:15 GMT
a £500 rat is it gold plated  |
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Post by rebanna on Apr 30, 2008 19:33:21 GMT
almost he's a Gambian pouch rat it's for my birthday long waiting list tho  alway's wanted one getting a boy so i can breed him with the one's at uni there so lovely they get to 3ft long  |
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Post by Blonde Donkey on Apr 30, 2008 19:36:08 GMT
wow i love rats but was never allowed, might have to look them up, i'm gonna end up the crazy animal lady aren't i
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Post by Blonde Donkey on Apr 30, 2008 19:49:26 GMT
one reason for having a childs mind - every horse or pony at one time in his life must be loved by a little girl. i'm 16 and a short bottom do i class as a little girl
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for so much hard work we thank ye!!
alway's wanted one getting a boy so i can breed him with the one's at uni there so lovely they get to 3ft long 
