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Willow
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has a new shiney bike
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5:00PM
04-Feb-12
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Went to see the Gypsy Vanners today, Wow they are WIDE, lol, Becky and I both had a ride on Beau the stallion and one of the newly imported mares, it was rather cool ;-) got lots of pics too!!
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joline stammers
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hamilton
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3:27PM
04-Feb-12
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Hiya, does anybody no of a reasonable float hire company in hamilton? Or want to hire there's? Need to take a small pony too and from vets in te rapa Tuesday or Wednesday. Thanks.
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Rachel (HB)
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Doting grandma
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2:09PM
04-Feb-12
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It's going to be a long night for the horses tonight...Big 18th birthday party in the neighbour's shed and they have started already. 10 meters-ish from our boundary. Yay. At least they warned us, and since they are the local hoons and petty crims I have warned the police,who have done one drive-by already. I'm a bit nervous of how the night will pan out but pretty sure they will leave the horses alone. I've checked the electric fence is working, but I wish I still had big ferocious dogs!
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Kirsty
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muletide.blogspot.com
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2:12PM
04-Feb-12
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You should have left of training Nigel no Mates and used him as a guard pony
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Rachel (HB)
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Doting grandma
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4:33PM
04-Feb-12
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Nigel is in the home paddock at the moment, and I won't mind at all if he reverts to chasing people, just this once!
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Maree
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Newstead
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1:15PM
04-Feb-12
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Tizzy is back in work and going great. I am planning her first competition in 5 weeks time. Have loads of work to do in the 'socializing' area as she stresses about horses coming up behind her or coming too close. I suppose that is the pitfall of being ridden on her own and in an arena most of the time. I have joined an adult riding group which I go to weekly which I am sure will help.The actual dressage should be ok as long as I can keep her attention. It is very exciting. I feel very privileged having such a horse. :-)
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Jill
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Taupo
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2:05PM
04-Feb-12
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that's fantastic Maree, hope you guys have lots of fun.
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Gill
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Kapiti Coast
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12:49PM
04-Feb-12
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Help please can anyine suggest or provide stabling fsuitable for stallions from 16th to the 19th of Feb in Invercargill? Please email me urgently on beachbrookstables@gmail.com
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PD
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12:20PM
04-Feb-12
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I know there was a convo on here about them, but I cant use the search function. The new WB Cotton sheet with the bubbles on it, how are they, any good?
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PD
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11:39AM
04-Feb-12
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Does anyone in Whg know about a day trek coming up, a school fundraiser, sometime in Feb? Or any other day treks/rides for that matter :)
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Haylee
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whangarei
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2:16PM
04-Feb-12
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Was that the maungataroto one I was telling ya about? I wanna do that next year, sounds cool:-)
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PD
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2:19PM
04-Feb-12
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Paula said she thought there was one later this month? With a Dirt Bike thing too? Sounds, erm, interesting, dirt bikes and horse trek!!
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Red
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Somewhere
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2:48PM
04-Feb-12
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The Maungataroto one is on the 18 Feb-theres a link on H&P section on FB, there is also a Northland Trail riding group on FB :)
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Debz
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Levin
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8:50AM
04-Feb-12
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Whats the best way to soften new leather? Got a gorgeous new halter from Sparrows yesterday but it needs some serious oiling. How do I get it nice and supple? I suck at softening new leather!
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Lizzy
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Canterbury
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10:21AM
04-Feb-12
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They have instructions on their website.
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nicola greenfieldsequestrian.webs.com
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NZ
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5:11PM
04-Feb-12
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Buy a really good leather conditioner - not oil - and work it in every day for a week. I like the Kieffer or Stubben brands of leather conditioner. Have treated new saddles and leather bridles like this with good results.
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Liz (chrialka.co.nz)
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Crownthorpe
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11:38PM
03-Feb-12
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Hybrid Horsemanship clinic
Christchurch clinic, 29th Feb, Selwyn Equestrian Centre
Auckland clinic on 1st March at Showfields Equestrian Centre starts 10am through till approx 4pm.
Waikato clinic on 2nd March at Little Valley Farm, Ohaupo same times.
Would pay to bring a chair as only limited seating available, there will be a mobile food van on site. $50. Contact Angelique Hyde
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Rowan
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Auckland
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10:16PM
03-Feb-12
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Late sale notice: Super tidy and reliable three-horse truck, 1985 3.9l Daihatsu D6HU, meticulously serviced and goes well, easy to drive with power steering and exhaust brakes. Accommodation includes double luton, hot & cold water, fridge, sink, gas cooker/grill and cupboards. Takes 17hh horses. Comes with a new COF, 10 months rego and a couple of thousand RUCs. Will be listing on Trademe over the weekend for $20,000 ono. Email rowan.dixon@horse-pony.co.nz or text 021 349 871. Truck is in Helensville near Auckland.
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In Welly
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11:24AM
04-Feb-12
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Late notice also, 16.2hh 6yr TB Chestnut mare, done the basics, ex-racehorse and has the temperament for a sport horse life. Trade me ad is here http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/equestrian/horses-ponies/horses/auction-443912087.htm Will be adding some ridden fotage today - once its uploaded (does you tube uploads always take this long!?) or email vision_12@hotmail.com
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Hey Jude
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Tamahere
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9:18PM
03-Feb-12
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Anyone coming from or past Silverdale area down to Hamilton and have room for a small pony (10hh mare)? Will pay of course :)
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Hey Jude
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Tamahere
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9:21PM
03-Feb-12
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Can anyone give me contact details for Jo from up north who does the horse transport? TIA :) Tried email rivermeadows@xtra. but it bounced back.
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Mandy
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Kerikeri
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10:26PM
03-Feb-12
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merlyneq@gmail.com
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Hey Jude
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Tamahere
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11:32PM
03-Feb-12
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Thanks Mandy :)
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Gallaz
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Auckland
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8:25PM
03-Feb-12
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Quite Urgent. Does anyone here know the size or code of the rotor discs on a TB float (Luxury liner)? TIA
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Jamie's Hand Maiden
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Sth Auckland
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9:20PM
03-Feb-12
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You will have to ring Top Notch if not tomorrow then Tuesday because the rotors will be specific to the type of rim and hub you have, as they may have records if they are the originals. Not all rotors are equal so unless you take the rotor off and it has part numbers/markings, you will be guessing. EG Some people who bodgy things or do a home-built job might use old hubs and axle stubs off say a 78 Ford Falcon, so the discs will be whatever go with that, make sense?
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Ellie
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Gonna be homeless.
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8:24PM
03-Feb-12
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COMPLETELY NH but you guys know so much, where could I buy creme de menthe and white creme de cacao?? I tried my local King Dicks but no joy.....
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Cath - Gov of Alcatraz on Sick Leave
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8:54PM
03-Feb-12
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Any liquor outlet, wine store should sell them. If not they may be nice enough to get a bottle or 4 in for you ... :o) Local pub bottle store?
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Ellie
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Gonna be homeless.
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3:58PM
04-Feb-12
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Whew!!! all alcoholic beverages tracked down and purchsed. Thanks Cath....
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mel
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whenuapai
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8:16PM
03-Feb-12
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what would be better - market harborough or draw reins for keeping horse in an ever so slightly more consistant frame/neck in canter? just curious as to what people prefer over the other and why - not after schooling/training advice. just a hypothetical question. TIA
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Gallaz
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Auckland
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8:26PM
03-Feb-12
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I'd prefer a Bungy...
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veronica
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cambridge
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8:58PM
03-Feb-12
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My preference is market harborough. I find with draw reins that even when loose the weight of them still sits on the bit, plus you have two sets of reins in your hands and have to be quite skillful to bring the draw rein into effect when you want it and leave it alone the instant the horse responds. With a market harborough you only have the one set of reins and if fitted correctly should only have an effect if the horse gets above a certain point and be completely loose when the horse is working correctly. You can completely ignore it and still work on teaching the horse the correct response to the aids if it goes above the bit, but have the back up there if needed. And the release is instant when the horse gives, rather than waiting for the rider to soften after the horse responds.
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Bronwyn
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Finally updated Lawrence
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9:10PM
03-Feb-12
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Bungy or Market harbourgh are my picks in that situation
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Haylee
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whangarei
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9:26PM
03-Feb-12
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Prefer market for exactly reasons above - if the horse is correct it is loose only coming into play as needed...much nicer for young horses.
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Shirley
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Albany
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10:38PM
03-Feb-12
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Market Harborough, what Veronica said.
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gretly
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Gilads Home
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7:31AM
04-Feb-12
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I also like that MH has no effect if you put your hands forward to loosen it off. EG if horse has catastrophic reaction to pressure and rears you cna put your hands forward and it loosens. I know draw eins are the same but can get dangly in that situation. Worked really well on a mare with a sensitive mouth from past abuse who would toss head when felt pressure. MH gave her pressure to get used to, I could slacken if needed.
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Dyane
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Homebush
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8:52AM
04-Feb-12
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2nd MH
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Chris Perkins
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Hamilton
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7:31PM
03-Feb-12
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Eventing clinic Andrew McLean and Lucinda Green Papatoetoe Pony Club tomorrow (Saturday 4 Feb) 1pm - 5pm $30 per person, $50 double or $100 for car load of 5.
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Liz (chrialka.co.nz)
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Crownthorpe
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11:26PM
03-Feb-12
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I wish...
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Jamie's Hand Maiden
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Sth Auckland
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6:34PM
03-Feb-12
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There is nothing to compare with the deep peace and calm of spending quality time being one with a horse. One of those successful laid back schooling times. I feel i can breathe again.
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meisha
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wairarapa
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7:08PM
03-Feb-12
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Can I swap your horse for mine then? Horse who has of late been being well behaved suddenly decided to turn into hideous bucking, snorting, rearing monster incapable of trotting two full circles on the lunge today ('cos he's scared of new goats next door) - made for a very high stress episode in what had been a good day! Stupid prat seems to think that 2 small goat kids will eat him for breakfast..
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Jamie's Hand Maiden
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Sth Auckland
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9:22PM
03-Feb-12
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hehe what a buggger! I am glad I didn't have that tonight as I really needed just one of those sessions where you end up feeling whole not torn to shreds lol.
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Carolyn
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Whangarei
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6:15PM
03-Feb-12
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Hi Does anyone know if Ariat boots and styles are all the same sizing? Or do some styles range in size a bit from other styles.. Just ordering from over US and sick of getting the size wrong and selling them cheap!.. It's a western boot.. but I have other English short boots that I know the size of.Thanks
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Jamie's Hand Maiden
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Sth Auckland
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6:30PM
03-Feb-12
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i have found them fairly consistent. I take a 35-36EU / 5.5-6NZ and got a sz 6 in ariat laceup ankle boots and they were fine. Have tried the mules in 6 also and they too are good and had a pair of the classic II chaps and they were fine also off the sizing chart. I think the sizing on the ariat charts is fairly accurate. JME of course.
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Haylee
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whangarei
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6:32PM
03-Feb-12
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Mine fit slightly smaller...but that's the h20 boot, padded etc. PD may be able to say, her hubby as Ariat westerns:-)
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PD
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6:50PM
03-Feb-12
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The Terrains have a rep for running large. I have Ariat jod boots and those are true to size. Hugh has Ariat Ropers are true also.
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getting back into riding
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8:54PM
03-Feb-12
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I have had the Ariat long fieldboots and the sizing on them was the same as my other boots, ie 38 = nz 7.5 or uk 5
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Haylee
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whangarei
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9:23PM
03-Feb-12
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Oops yes brain fart! I just checked I am normally a 7.5 and mine are a 7
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gretly
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Gilads Home
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7:33AM
04-Feb-12
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I find I need to buy the mens, still same sizes but they are wider in the foot and fit much better then the womans slimmer ones.
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Fiona
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Hamilton
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7:40PM
03-Feb-12
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fixed ring fulmer is just a snaffle with long cheeks....fulmers always have the loose ring attachment.
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Jamie's Hand Maiden
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Sth Auckland
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9:26PM
03-Feb-12
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do they come with copper inlay or lozenge?
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