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Post by ceej on Jun 19, 2009 20:07:18 GMT
well my 'lost' one showed up. Turned out I didnt leave it at the show - left it in the lorry  he only just felt like mentioning it though! Two days after my new one EVENTUALLY arrived! So rather than me sending ti back (as I assuem I can do in the 30 day free trial) thought id offer it here first as if anyone was thinking of getting one from experience you will ahve to wait a month (!) Would take a little less than on the site.... only gonna have it available for the next few days else Ill send it back.. Its medium by the way.. |
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Post by fleabitten on Jun 19, 2009 20:13:18 GMT
Hhahahah! Bet youre feeling like a right plonker now...but great that you got it back and now you can maybe earn a little money from the new one ;D
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Post by solomon on Jun 19, 2009 20:52:18 GMT
how much is it Ceej?
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Post by racaille on Jun 20, 2009 5:59:06 GMT
Oh crud!
I'm feeling like a plonker too as I mean to chop in my Beta Dr Cooks for the leather version but missed the 30 days deal so will now have to fork out for it and will end up with two. What a prat.
But I'm mystified by the delay Ceej - mine turned up within days, all the way to France!
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Post by ceej on Jun 22, 2009 20:52:27 GMT
hmmm, methinks really they forgot me...
well they are £66 I think on the site plus postage, and I have only used it once and can send it back for a full refund, but would take £60 plus postage? i know its not much cheaper but its here and ready to go! only open for another few days though as otherwise I must send it back....
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Post by racaille on Jun 28, 2009 5:03:32 GMT
What did you decide to do Ceej? I soooooooooo want the leather version but they are a hundred odd quid and I have to buy a new saddle ...... eeeek  |
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Post by ceej on Jul 1, 2009 21:43:13 GMT
I still have it but its going back on Saturday....I wanted the leather one but was put off by the fact they say the cross over pieces wear out and you shoudl consider using the beta cross overs for everyday use....I think the fake leather seems really real...
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Post by racaille on Jul 2, 2009 6:31:04 GMT
I agree that it doesn't look at all bad , it's just so sweaty! I don't mind using the Beta crossovers for everyday, it's mostly under the noseband and at the poll that Paco sweats a lot.
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Post by ceej on Jul 3, 2009 22:55:41 GMT
yes it is sweaty - wuld leather be much better tho? Harry always sweated under his leather browband - I just figure I notice it in the bitless as it is tighter? he doesnt seem to care!
I am going to try a noseband cover for hacking and maybe leave it bare when I need more defined steering for schooling.
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Post by ceej on Jul 3, 2009 23:00:47 GMT
Im going to ask for one of their chin pads ot be taken ofd the refund and sent to me - I will try that on nose side too to see if it helps..
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Post by racaille on Jul 4, 2009 5:49:15 GMT
Hmmm, try it in the school first Ceej - I tried a sheepskin noseband cover and I felt I lost some control. Perhaps it interferes with the action.....
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Post by spotti on Jul 4, 2009 20:56:31 GMT
We get on beautifully with our sheepskin noseband cover, but then again Faith goes alot by legs/voice/seat and only really has reins so people don't tell us we're being daft and dangerous...
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Post by racaille on Jul 5, 2009 5:44:15 GMT
Glad you're finally able to ride her again Spotti.
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Post by spotti on Jul 5, 2009 17:42:58 GMT
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Post by maximum on Jul 6, 2009 8:19:19 GMT
you have done well spotti - normally takes years to get to that level but you have done it in such a short time and with her being out of work for so long during that time is amazing!
still reinless totally is great- we demand a video this instant!
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Post by maximum on Jul 7, 2009 20:25:53 GMT
how you getting on ceej?
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Post by ceej on Jul 7, 2009 21:46:15 GMT
well I had ordered the chin strap from them in lieu of some of my refund but I have told them to stick it now! so have to find something else to try!
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Post by spotti on Jul 8, 2009 8:00:05 GMT
Maxi - I'll get a video when we're in a situation that is less likely to change at the drop of a hat...we're still walking on eggshells here  |
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Post by racaille on Jul 12, 2009 6:13:33 GMT
Ceej - I've been trying again with the sheepskin noseband (since I have it) and there is progress. There is no doubt it 'softens' the action somewhat but on balance I think that a kinder action on the nose is not a bad thing. We are both still getting used to it but I've had some nice work out of P on trottings.
On the other hand, it is just as sweaty - well, sheepskin in this heat is bound to be I suppose! But at 7€ it was certainly cheaper than the Dr Cooks neoprene thingy.
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Post by ceej on Jul 13, 2009 9:45:07 GMT
well they sen the chin thing anyway - but I havent used it as is going back -its just a length of padding - not even any attachment, so me being me, I fashioned one out of the off cut of limpit pad I had..I cut a channel for the noseband to go through. Seemed fine but as it bulked it up I wonder if it affected his breathing at all, and difficult to tell if it was tight enough/to tight. trial and error methinks....!!
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