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Offline bang bang

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Re: COMPLETELY non-gun related...
« Reply #30 on: December 27, 2015, 01:44:31 PM »
I was just told some of the expense I'm picking up...really not what I was expecting, not bad at all. The original owner has friends all over the state and nation in the horse community and is able to get some amazing deals. Still stoked, even though I know just enough that owning a horse is about 10% riding and 90% horse care. :)


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I have some of my horsey stuff still.  I will have to dig it up and find out what I'm willing to part with if you are interested

I rode english so most of it will be in that vein.   I gave my brushes and tote to a friend, but i my have some english saddle pads and some navajo saddle pads.  cant remember what else.

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Re: COMPLETELY non-gun related...
« Reply #31 on: December 29, 2015, 09:41:00 PM »
That could be interesting indeed, sir! 8)

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Re: COMPLETELY non-gun related...
« Reply #32 on: December 30, 2015, 12:09:47 AM »
That could be interesting indeed, sir! 8)


well, i looked at what i had left.

2 pr english stirrups
1 wall mount saddle rack that collapes
1 new hoof pick
1 new rubber curry mitt
1 new nylon western saddle cover
2 snaffle bits (dont know what size0
1 used macrame english girth


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Re: COMPLETELY non-gun related...
« Reply #33 on: December 30, 2015, 07:34:53 AM »
2 pr english stirrups
1 wall mount saddle rack that collapes
1 new hoof pick
1 new rubber curry mitt
1 new nylon western saddle cover
2 snaffle bits (dont know what size0
1 used macrame english girth

Are you sure you want to give that stuff away?   I see, in order above...

2 steel gong target hangers
1 SBR wall rack
1 Kadet firing pin and breech face pick
1 no-shoot cover
1 range bag cover
2 hanging steel target extensions
1 very unique rifle sling

 :) :) :) :)

Joe
CZ-75B 9mm and Kadet, 97B"E", two P-09's, P-07, P-10C, P-10F, P-10S, MTR

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Re: COMPLETELY non-gun related...
« Reply #34 on: December 30, 2015, 11:21:36 AM »
Joe, if he wants to give them away, I won't argue - not sure yet WHAT it is I'm looking for...what is a snaffle bit?
I know the saddle rack and saddle cover would come in handy, and the hoof pick and curry mitt would get instant use. :)

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Re: COMPLETELY non-gun related...
« Reply #35 on: December 31, 2015, 04:51:33 PM »
Joe, if he wants to give them away, I won't argue - not sure yet WHAT it is I'm looking for...what is a snaffle bit?
I know the saddle rack and saddle cover would come in handy, and the hoof pick and curry mitt would get instant use. :)


this has been my experience.  If i put the hoof pick up for sale on craiglist for 0.25 someone will try to knock me down to 0.05.  why?  just because they can brag to their friends ?  Even when 0.25 is a good deal too boot.

when i sell things i sell them to move and what i feel is a good price.  No haggling.  If i want to haggle, i will go to a car dealership. 

I rather see the stuff go to being used instead of the landfill.  i have a complete B&W & Color darkroom setup with 2 35mm cameras and lenses i would like to sell for cheap.  My local photo shops told me to dump it all.  Our society is at the "dump" mentality.  Get a flat on your car, just dump it and buy a new one.  i dont like to fill up our limited land with stuff thats re-usable.  Im sure some of you dont mind dumping alot of stuff, but just wait until they decide to put one in your backyard and then you will have a different mindset.  As long as its "not in my backyard" people are ok.   I would ship it to anyone that can use it, but the cost of shipping would be too much for all of you out there and i dont want to spend more $$$ on it. 

Armoredman

The snaffle bit is more or less used in the NON-western riding.  IMO riding is riding.  Its just the getup that makes the difference. 

you can talk to the horses owner and see if the bit can be used.  When it comes to bits, what it comes down to is Leverage.  As a novice rider using the wrong (harsh) tools can do more harm than good.  Although horses can be really tolerant and forgiving I'm sure you dont want to do more harm than good. 

iirc, the bits i have are the "eggbutt" style.  pic below.



 The size is important since if its too wide, it will hang outside of the mouth and the opposite is not good either.



as far as the saddle rack goes, you may want to again ask the owner of the stable if they would mind having the rack mounted on the wall.  If its your barn, then no issue, but i always asked when drilling holes or mounting things on other peoples property.


here is a pic off the web for a SIMILAR rack.   It pivots to a raised position as shown and the diagonal support can be moved and the rack lowered to against the wall.  Again its similar, but the one i have is older and i think heavier duty.  I havent used any western saddles on it tho.   




let me know what you want, but you may want to check with the horses owner and the bit size.
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Re: COMPLETELY non-gun related...
« Reply #36 on: December 31, 2015, 05:54:50 PM »
Oh, bits for the mouth - we do non bit riding right now. :) The rack and cover could be used, that's for certain.  8)

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Re: COMPLETELY non-gun related...
« Reply #37 on: January 01, 2016, 05:48:08 PM »
Some pics from today's lesson. I was on him in a Pirelli saddle, much better rig, and the Mrs got some good pics, plus I did a little movie.



Ground work.



Mrs A and trainer with the trainers' horse, Sadie. Note Dino head. :)



Taco the attention goat...



Grooming



Not a bad picture, can't see the CZ short and P-09 real clear, though. :)


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Re: COMPLETELY non-gun related...
« Reply #38 on: January 02, 2016, 04:29:28 PM »
Oh, bits for the mouth - we do non bit riding right now. :) The rack and cover could be used, that's for certain.  8)


PM me with what you want and your address.

i should be able to get it boxed up for next week.


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Re: COMPLETELY non-gun related...
« Reply #39 on: January 12, 2016, 09:36:23 AM »
I haven't been on the back of a horse in 20 years. I sure miss them.

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Re: COMPLETELY non-gun related...
« Reply #40 on: January 18, 2016, 10:50:57 PM »
The original owner decided that my wife was insulting her and that I was too lazy to provide for a horse, and decided to repudiate the gift. Needless to say, we're both stunned and hurt. It was a great deal of fun for a short time, and I am really going to miss that guy.

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Re: COMPLETELY non-gun related...
« Reply #41 on: January 18, 2016, 11:04:36 PM »
WOW! I'm really sorry to hear that A-man. Looks like the owner has shown her true colors.
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Re: COMPLETELY non-gun related...
« Reply #42 on: January 18, 2016, 11:16:33 PM »
I had just spent most of the weekend there, both days, sick as a dog, but still shoveling manure to show that I was committed to being a good owner. Gave him a shampoo bath yesterday and a good brushing today, but apparently I missed something, like a comment she made a week ago about how she could get 6-700 for him on the market. All I can say was it was a heady three weeks, but some good things aren't meant to last.