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Post by specialsparkle3 on Jan 22, 2008 21:10:41 GMT 1
Agreed Cubic, with regard to washing bottoms occasionally, most of mine were dark brown or black, so I couldn't have dust rising with the quarter marks, but as I said I strapped, so they kept pretty clean. They also wore white canvas rugs in the field in the Summer to stop them bleaching in the Sun
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Post by KoLaTo on Jan 22, 2008 22:48:22 GMT 1
Tis easy to save money on items and clothing etc, not so easy to save on the fees.
We had a thread a while back with tons of showing tips on it. I'll see if i can drag it up.... i show both of mine and never buy any kind of show sheen or anything like that and they both shine and twinkle like diamonds - LOL
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Post by SaturdayGirl on Jan 30, 2008 20:02:40 GMT 1
We use Tesco Value shampoo and furniture polish as coatshine. Do a patch test first but we've never had a horse react and it's about 19p a can
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Post by horsey123 on Feb 4, 2008 19:12:24 GMT 1
cooking oli on tack cheaper than saddle saop buy a show jacket off ebay that is a few sizes too big lighty stitch up the steaves so when they grow you can just take down the sleaves
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Post by xxxamyxxx on Feb 7, 2008 19:43:32 GMT 1
there is no need to buy shirts,ties, scrunchies etc from horsey shops or websites,u can get ones that r just as good from normal places! good luck!
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Post by morwenstowstud on Feb 8, 2008 0:26:52 GMT 1
For white areas we always use cornflour. Mix it with a little water and it makes a strange gloopy paste. Slap in on all the white bits and leave overnight, then brush off before going in the ring. Leaves legs glowing white and can be used on blazes too. No nasty chemicals to hurt skin or eyes.
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Post by amber on Feb 8, 2008 15:48:07 GMT 1
Instead of spending silly amounts of money on show sheen or whatever you're using.. i do agree that the natural comes from within.. absolutely. However,.. for that little bit of extra help,.. Pig Oil is a greater substitute and believe me a little goes a hell of a long way! Mixed with water it every bit as good as any of the products on the market!
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Post by crinks on Mar 30, 2008 17:31:31 GMT 1
Avon Skin So Soft is an excellent shampoo, it doesn't strip the skin of oils and it lasts for ages!
Again clothing as long as it is clean and in good repair then second hand is fine, maybe you could start a 'swop shop' at the local riding club or get in touch with other pony mums whose children are growing and run it from home, we used to do that at the stables, jackets, jods and boots are all usually outgrown before outworn.
Only hats need to be new, no good economising on those.
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Post by Jobi-Wan Kenobi on Apr 9, 2008 22:25:36 GMT 1
never let a grey pony roll on sand!!! use cheap washing up liquid (and t/o with a rain sheet on for a couple of days after if rain likely) share trailer rides to half diesel costs or hack to local shows ask your club if you can bulk buy class tickets, or enter in advance rather than on the day rug and bandage after bathing (I use fleece rug and bandages) to lay and polish the coat ask your neighbour, nan etc for a real rosebud for your jacket in return for top quality muck to put on the roses! use corn oil from supermarket instead of expensive cod liver oil from tack shops grab a bargain from ebay or the discount shops online
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Post by cubic on Apr 10, 2008 23:20:00 GMT 1
ask your neighbour, nan etc for a real rosebud for your jacket in return for top quality muck to put on the roses! All fantastic tips, except this one that makes me cringe. Flowers on your jacket went out of fashion before I was born (but my mother insisted I wear one for a few years - oh the shame!)
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Post by luvsneds on Apr 26, 2008 15:27:08 GMT 1
Baby oil is great instead of highlighter gel (just remember to remove immediately after the class on a sunny day), also use it instead of hoof oil in the ring. If used lightly can add extra shine to the mane and tail to. Also have some baby wipes handy to wipe away bits of dust etc... they're much cheaper than the horse wipes and you can use them yourself for a quick touch up too.
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Post by donnalex on May 2, 2008 21:22:41 GMT 1
ask your neighbour, nan etc for a real rosebud for your jacket in return for top quality muck to put on the roses! All fantastic tips, except this one that makes me cringe. Flowers on your jacket went out of fashion before I was born (but my mother insisted I wear one for a few years - oh the shame!) I used to wear a brown jacket, brown hat, white jodphurs and brown joddie boots with a yellow rosebud with tin foil wrapped around the stem Mind you, nearly everyone else had one as well
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Post by Suz on May 2, 2008 22:17:06 GMT 1
The sunflower seeds are brilliant. I get mine still in their shells so they are only 10 pounds a sack which lasts about 3-4 months, just mix them with hi-fi or equiv so they really grind the feed properly and then the seeds don't come out the other end Then instead of using show sheen(which has been linked to overheating fatalities on hot days when the horses are coated in the stuff) strap and groom like crazy finishing off with an old tea towl before you go in the ring oh and use budget conditioner in manes and tails when you was them to detangle and keep shiny
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Post by crinks on May 3, 2008 22:46:50 GMT 1
Just remembered that Vitapoint (you can find it in the shampoo section at chemists) is great for pulling through and detangling manes and tails. Only needs a tiny amount so it lasts ages.
Good idea about hacking to local showes, we used to but now theres too much traffic on the roads!
See if you can start a scheme where you can bi#ulk buy the things you use most of and try and get discounts where you can............... we started this one at the yard, its surprising where and how much discount you can get when theres a few buying the same product.
One of the other girls always uses Mr Sheen sprayed onto a towel and then wiped lightly over the horses coat, gives a lovely sheen and is not harmful
Will also try the baby oil trick for hooves in future
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