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I was secretly hating on the Aussies for having another intelligent horseperson way the heck over there


Many of the greatest minds in pedigree analysis and research are from Australia and New Zealand. :)

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Do you ever go to MN?


I've never been there. The closest I came to being there was the last mare I bought was from Ionia. I bought her sight unseen and had her shipped here.

I love the horse fairs. :) I wish I traveled more. You've met some really good horse people...lucky you. :)

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Seriously, a farrier should be able to spell the word "trim".


LOL. As long as they can trim correctly, I guess that is what would matter most. Makes you wonder how deep they are in to detail, though, huh?

If you ever get out west, stop by...it would be great to meet you, too. You could see my POS, no-account unproven, genetic defect-ridden horses in the flesh and we'll do lunch. :)

Fugly would be a kick in the butt to meet, huh? OFCOL is super, WMerrickWannabe is great, and so are many others here.