| Thursday, December 24th, 2009 |
dobermans_pics
[ gsdonlin ]
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12:19p |
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| Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 |
equestrian
[ kudosirony ]
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5:01p |
Keeping Horseshoes...
Silly question, but here it goes as I am the queen of silly questions. Over nine years ago, when I bought my first horse, her first set of shoes that were pulled off, I grabbed one. It's starting to rust slightly, and I was wondering if there was some sort of finish I was supposed to put on it or something I can put on it to help slow down the rusting process. Like I said, silly, but it's sentimental. Thanks! |
| Thursday, December 24th, 2009 |
dobermans_pics
[ gsdonlin ]
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12:45a |
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| Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 |
food_porn
[ wicked_sassy ]
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8:54a |
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food_porn
[ agrigorulez ]
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2:12p |
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food_porn
[ _buenavista ]
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12:47a |
Unbelievably Easy Roast Beef
I present to you all a Christmas roast. It's the perfect holiday meal. This roast beef is rich and flavorful, while still very buttery and tender without actually using any butter! Believe it, friends, for I speak the truth. This roast beef is perfection. I had never made a roast beef before, so I was extremely happy with this meal. The outside was crusty, lightly spicy, and expertly seasoned. You don't need a lot of fancy ingredients for this roast beef; you probably already have all of the ingredients in your pantry. I served this with mashed potatoes and Kramer and I were in heaven. The best part about this roast beef are the sandwiches you can make with it the next day. There's nothing better! If you're making Christmas dinner on Friday and still unsure as to what to make, this is the recipe, I promise! Recipe after the cut or on my blog at The Crepes of Wrath.
Happy Holidays!
( Unbelievably Easy Roast Beef ) |
equestrian
[ greyskyridge ]
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7:33a |
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| Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 |
equestrian
[ heytherestephy ]
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9:15p |
Road Riding Warning
This is only somewhat off-topic, but I think it's EXTREMELY important and definitely applies to horses and horse back riding. If you don't feel so mods, feel free to get rid of it. I just wanted to come on here and tell everyone to be VERY CAREFUL when riding or driving out on the roads, especially in the winter. I was involved in a head on collision 1km from my house on my own road today. Instead of me in my truck it could easily have been one of the boarders from the barn down my road, or one of the neighbours, or anyone on horseback or driving really. I was at no fault, but remember to stay safe and wear as much hi-viz stuff as you can! Rethink roads with tight bends and limited visibility and keep a cell phone on you incase of an emergency. Stay safe riding out everyone, and Merry Christmas! ( Some photos of the damage ) |
| Monday, December 21st, 2009 |
food_porn
[ gotyellowcard ]
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11:12p |
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food_porn
[ layers_of_eli ]
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10:05p |
Oreo Truffle Snowmen
Every now and then I get the urge to make something cute. These little snowpeople were the result of just such an urge :) They're golden oreo truffles, decorated up and served on a platter with coconut "snow." Had some issues throughout the recipe, so it took forever to finish, but after I saw how adorable the first one was, I couldn't given up!! They were very tasty; my boyfriend's already clamoring for more. 
( recipes and photo )To read more about this recipe and see more sweet snowpeople (including a college graduate snowman and my favorite exuberant snowman), please head over to my baking blog, Willow Bird Baking! x-posted to food_porn, cooking, picturing_food |
| Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 |
horse_photos
[ alyanome ]
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8:12p |
2009 Collection
I decided to go and post my fave shots from this year from each happening I went to photograph horses. :) (They do meme's around now too.) ( Read more... ) |
equestrian
[ penella22 ]
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12:17p |
Shipping saddles
So...just curious...how heavy on the packing materials have other people gone when shipping saddles they have sold? Saddle is worth about $500. EDIT:::The saddle pad, matching shims, and the treeless saddle all got put in a gigantic plastic bag (meant for snow tires) and then bubble-wrapped severely. I re-used packing materials from my father's business where they were happy to see some of it carted away. Filling the rest of the box with bubble wrap took a fairly large quantity. Thanks everyone for the good suggestions re: using a plastic bag in case it got wet, and making sure there wasn't much room for it to move around inside the box. Cost $30 to ship it from New England to Minnesota. Anyways, send good thoughts for it arriving safe and sound! |
| Monday, December 21st, 2009 |
equestrian
[ skyhuntress ]
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10:20p |
My ponies, they be a jumpin'!
I thought I'd post a brief little update, since its been a while. Costa has been undersaddle now for about 5 months and is doing very well - although he is sadly for sale, as I just don't have time for two horses. Enrique and I are going to be attemping 1st level this year (I think if I refuse one more time my trainers are going to stop talking to me altogether) But really, that brief little segue was just an excuse so that I could post the free jumping videos. ( Jump, ponies! Jump! ) |
| Sunday, December 20th, 2009 |
food_porn
[ gotyellowcard ]
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9:07p |
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| Monday, December 21st, 2009 |
food_porn
[ _buenavista ]
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2:03p |
Gin & (Cranberry) Juice
This is a great holiday drink. It's bright, festive, and impressive. The cranberry syrup is a perfect addition to the simplicity of gin and soda. I prefer gin over vodka because I find that it doesn't taste as strongly as vodka does, and I also find that cheap gin is less noticeable than cheap vodka, haha. I gave this to gin and non-gin drinkers alike, and everyone seemed to like the drink very much. It's sweet, but not overwhelmingly so by any means, and the extra cranberries in the syrup pop in your mouth when you bite down on one. The whole drink is pretty simple to make, too, and you can make the syrup a day or two in advance. It's great to have in a pitcher for a party or a small get together. Recipe after the cut or on my blog at The Crepes of Wrath.
( Gin & (Cranberry) Juice ) |
lj_spotlight
[ ljspotlight ]
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9:38a |
12/21/09 Homepage Spotlight
![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif) i_hope_thatFor many of us, the holidays can be kind of rough. If you're searching for a network of understanding friends, this ultra-nurturing community encourages you to express your heartfelt wishes and offer other members encouragement and acceptance. Not for the terminally snarky or emotionally-challenged, this is a good-spirited place to lend comfort and support. |
lj_spotlight
[ ljspotlight ]
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9:37a |
12/21/09 Homepage Spotlight
diygiftsFeeling crafty? If you've got a few last folks on your holiday gift list, this is a great place to seed your creativity and generosity. You'll also discover wonderful DIY tips to decorate your home and entertain guests. Offering a no-frills-no-skills attitude that welcomes the cash-challenged and arts-phobic, you're sure to get ideas and make friends in the process. |
lj_spotlight
[ ljspotlight ]
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9:36a |
12/21/09 Homepage Spotlight
cooking_clubA fun and friendly community dedicated to those who love to cook, whether you're a meat-and-potatoes type, an aspiring gourmand, and/or a vegan. In search of a brilliant dish to use up those weekly leftovers? Post your ingredients and you'll be whipping up a feast by dinner. You can also share favorite recipes. For Type A chefs, you can spice up your culinary repertoire with exciting cooking challenges. |
equestrian
[ thelitas ]
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11:03a |
The Season Of Challenges
Attention those in the NE Ohio area: I have a 6 YO Dutch Warmblood mare. She's a nice horse; good mover, is schooling a light 3rd level (halfpass, changes, but not pushing her to do them every ride yet). She's shown since she was 3 and a half years old. The problem is I am so frustrated with her that every ride is turning in to one big fight. It's not her fault, it's mine. I get nit picky about one thing I feel a horse her age should be completely solid with when she's not 100% perfect and it just escalates until the only thing we're doing is trotting and bending with tension on both of our parts. I need to step back and take a moment or two away from the horse. I don't have the money right now to send her to a trainer that I feel confident she'll come back actually trained from, since those are down in Florida this time of the year. So here is what I'd be looking for: You can free lease her if you can ride her correctly. You can keep her where she is or take her to a reputable barn in the area. I really would like to hear that you're with a reputable trainer. You don't have to put her in training there, but I would like to know who's program and method you follow. What I would give: Standard vaccinations/coggins. If my farrier is used, I'll pay for the shoes. (if you use your farrier though... then I don't pay) Pay your entry to local schooling shows. She is not a schoolmaster, since she is just learning, but she tends to be on the lazier side of things. If interested, email me at s.justic1 at gmail dot com |
| Sunday, December 20th, 2009 |
equestrian
[ angel_evellyn ]
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9:48p |
Rambo Micklem Multibridle
Hey everyone, I have been doing some research, and I found this bridle it's called the Rambo Micklem Multibridle, and you can use it bitless or with a bit, but I was wondering if anyone knew anything else about it other than that, and I have heard good things, like the horses like it better and it fits your horse's head better but how is it as a training tool, would you reccommend it, do you know anything about it? Anything you could offer would be great thanks!
http://www.williammicklem.com/multibridle-multibridle.html |
| Monday, December 21st, 2009 |
food_porn
[ sigmoidal_suseq ]
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6:52a |
Cherry Buttermilk Cake
One of the easiest cake recipes I've ever tried, it doesn't look like much but it's like moist buttery heaven in your mouth.
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| Saturday, December 19th, 2009 |
food_porn
[ triangle11 ]
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11:40a |
Two Seasoning Combinations
The first seasoning is one that we used on Prime Rib Roast (primarily) and other meats in a restaurant that I worked at. We would liberally coat the roast with the following: Equal amounts of Lawry's or your favorite Seasoned Salt Granulated Garlic Coarse ground Black Pepper We would then let this set before placing in a covered roasting pan with a little water in the bottom and roasting at about 325 to desired doneness. If done right, it should look like a heavy blanket over the top of the roast and very crusty to the touch. The second seasoning was also from a restaurant for pizza It also used equal amounts of Lawry's or your favorite Seasoned Salt Granulated Garlic Parmesan, Asiago, Romano grated cheese This was combined and then shaken over the top of the fully cooked pizza just prior to sending it out. Adds plenty of flavor Current Mood:  cheerful |
food_porn
[ honeywest ]
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1:59p |
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| Sunday, December 20th, 2009 |
equestrian
[ squidypoo ]
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4:46p |
Look For Something
Hi Guys!
Has anyone ever seen a TV series called Riding High? It was made in New Zealand and I used to love watching it when I was younger. I've been looking all over for a copy of the series and I can't seem to find it anywhere except that it's listed on IMDB . So, if you would happen to know where I can grab a copy, please let me know. |
| Saturday, December 19th, 2009 |
equestrian
[ lovely_beezer ]
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6:09p |
WANT TO BUY - 81 to 84 inch medium/heavy turnout blanket
I am looking to buy a medium/heavy turnout blanket for an American Warmblood, between 81" and 84". Doesn't have to be new or in excellent condition (if it needs repairs, thats ok). Please email me at lovelybeezer@gmail.com with pictures. Must be willing to ship to central PA, and I would prefer to pay via paypal. Thank you in advance! |
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