tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post4830741368603566003..comments2024-03-06T06:33:18.841-05:00Comments on Guinness on Tap: TIL: The Florida Chronicles, the easy editionAustenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-6650479456075015142015-03-13T14:53:42.642-04:002015-03-13T14:53:42.642-04:00I don't mind horse laundry so much- my husband...I don't mind horse laundry so much- my husband minds it more than me! I am horrible about washing my horse's saddle pads. He enjoys a fleece pad like Mattes against his back, then a standard square pad, saddle etc. The only problem is those fleece pads get disgusting quickly in this arrangement, suffer if washed often enough to keep them clean, and are too expensive to have more than one. I don't use polos, I use fleece sport boots instead, so I don't have to suffer through untangling and rolling hell.<br /><br />Right now I've got a lot of no bow and standing wrap laundry to do with Mikey's injury, but I have a mega sized washer and use a gentle bleach on the no bows to keep them white (and extra clean since they're near to-the-bone incisions), so I end up doing two tiny loads. I still don't trust the dryer, you can't make me!! Haha! In my defense, I did shrink one of my dressage pads in the dryer. But I have a huge laundry room at home and I don't wash a lot of stuff at a time, so it's no big deal to toss the wraps and pads over a hanging bar by the ceiling or on a drying rack.Codex Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-66534368270330435092015-03-12T15:12:54.577-04:002015-03-12T15:12:54.577-04:00Diaper pins -- GENIUS! I always throw my saddle pa...Diaper pins -- GENIUS! I always throw my saddle pads in the dryer, but not for long. If I had a "low heat" option, I'd use that. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14443209253064570063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-31333167822688150872015-03-11T09:03:10.213-04:002015-03-11T09:03:10.213-04:00Melted?! Omg. That's terrible!Melted?! Omg. That's terrible!Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-16074385237484442422015-03-11T09:02:56.076-04:002015-03-11T09:02:56.076-04:00Hahaha! Try the dryer sheet, and maybe use it to w...Hahaha! Try the dryer sheet, and maybe use it to wipe down the sides of the dryer, too. ;)Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-81746331217688786712015-03-11T09:02:26.493-04:002015-03-11T09:02:26.493-04:00If I had to do that much laundry, I'd probably...If I had to do that much laundry, I'd probably burn all my polos!! Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-49436283072011018272015-03-10T12:55:33.072-04:002015-03-10T12:55:33.072-04:00I am TERRIFIED to dry my pads in the dryer. The la...I am TERRIFIED to dry my pads in the dryer. The last time it did it the girth and billet guards melted! Sigh. Wilbur, Ellie, and Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620148609694352994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-34073140135929280922015-03-10T10:11:53.222-04:002015-03-10T10:11:53.222-04:00I solved this problem by just not using polo wraps...I solved this problem by just not using polo wraps! I've always put my saddle pads in the dryer, the only problem I've ever had is when my husband uses the dryer next and complains about horse hair in his underwear. I'll have to try the dryer sheet trick!A Work In Progresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076863943914879567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-18451830195366149382015-03-09T17:57:23.668-04:002015-03-09T17:57:23.668-04:00I'm pretty good on horse laundry, because when...I'm pretty good on horse laundry, because when there are three people and you're the BO... well, someone's gotta do the damn laundry. Fortunately it's just saddle pads - no polos to be found.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-38571421260652415642015-03-07T00:39:17.909-05:002015-03-07T00:39:17.909-05:00I agree. It would be way less terrifying that way....I agree. It would be way less terrifying that way.Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16560432669562291616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-81674398213941182802015-03-05T11:11:29.762-05:002015-03-05T11:11:29.762-05:00I was always terrified of shrinking pads, too! How...I was always terrified of shrinking pads, too! However, I dry them on a very low setting (extra low, or delicate). It doesn't seem to cause them a problem. I even dry most of my sweaters on this setting, without any problems.Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-77506994154860994442015-03-05T10:45:24.411-05:002015-03-05T10:45:24.411-05:00You have to be careful when drying saddle pads, be...You have to be careful when drying saddle pads, because that is how one of mine shrunk. LOL. It's a pony sized pad now!<br /><br />But I love the "tip" on using safety pins! Very cleverCathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652933884652697666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-42575184593907512852015-03-05T07:43:07.412-05:002015-03-05T07:43:07.412-05:00Oooh! But I have bought Desitin when Pig had a bad...Oooh! But I have bought Desitin when Pig had a bad case of scratches ... hm. Maybe the baby section should just be renamed "The Horse Section"Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-62157696762270542682015-03-05T07:42:12.721-05:002015-03-05T07:42:12.721-05:00I dunno if I could be caught dead buying diapers. ...I dunno if I could be caught dead buying diapers. I've had luck improvising with batting, plastic bags, and duct tape. I feel better buying duct tape. ;)Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-25241088643516578502015-03-05T07:41:16.606-05:002015-03-05T07:41:16.606-05:00I don't always let my horse work bare-legged, ...I don't always let my horse work bare-legged, but when I do it's because there are giant mud puddles everywhere. ;)Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-73267172563394959772015-03-05T07:40:44.875-05:002015-03-05T07:40:44.875-05:00One of my old barns had a washer at the barn. I di...One of my old barns had a washer at the barn. I didn't appreciate how awesome that was until I moved...Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-6444022593497259772015-03-05T07:39:33.933-05:002015-03-05T07:39:33.933-05:00This is genius! It's also the only thing I'...This is genius! It's also the only thing I'd ever plan on venturing into the baby section for. Well, that and diapers for any first aid care.Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16560432669562291616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-66128937306080802632015-03-04T20:42:13.629-05:002015-03-04T20:42:13.629-05:00Laundry hack ftw!! I loathe cleaning polos and avo...Laundry hack ftw!! I loathe cleaning polos and avoid them bc there's a huge mud puddle on the walk to our outdoor arena at my lesson barn- guaranteed to disgust-ify all polos ugh emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-15221162056742515892015-03-04T18:45:25.187-05:002015-03-04T18:45:25.187-05:00Great tips! We have a washer and dryer in the bar...Great tips! We have a washer and dryer in the barn but I'm horrible and never use them.SheMovedtoTexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062200290148658096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-8033297817324496432015-03-04T17:32:10.463-05:002015-03-04T17:32:10.463-05:00TeeHee @ sensitive princess problems. My solution...TeeHee @ sensitive princess problems. My solution to sensitive princess problems? BUY ALL THE SADDLE PADS!!! :-)<br /><br />Seriously though. I might have a saddle pad problem....Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726155529024447711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-13463945034333887162015-03-04T15:57:31.912-05:002015-03-04T15:57:31.912-05:00Ooooooh I like the pin idea. I'm pretty religi...Ooooooh I like the pin idea. I'm pretty religious about cleaning horse laundry due to sensitive princess problems. I might have to get myself some pins now.SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-11805363141729588052015-03-04T15:27:32.263-05:002015-03-04T15:27:32.263-05:00Ah! Jealous!Ah! Jealous!Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-32846110394760108692015-03-04T15:27:25.579-05:002015-03-04T15:27:25.579-05:00Pretty colors is totally a good reason! ;)Pretty colors is totally a good reason! ;)Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-41567311374453530802015-03-04T14:10:53.213-05:002015-03-04T14:10:53.213-05:00I was super spoiled when Alexis was a working stud...I was super spoiled when Alexis was a working student - she would take all Riva's things and toss them in with loads she already had to do. Was a total perk for Mom! I am terrible about horse laundry.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10313417800020012776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-70006558096271115762015-03-04T14:05:13.021-05:002015-03-04T14:05:13.021-05:00I don't use polos but i want to cos so many pr...I don't use polos but i want to cos so many pretty colours!!! (Not a good reason but work with me)<br />Pin sounds like a lifesaver alright!Aoifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06324156483692821044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-64703401710020193632015-03-04T13:46:38.639-05:002015-03-04T13:46:38.639-05:00Oooooh! I'm lucky. We own huskies, so we'r...Oooooh! I'm lucky. We own huskies, so we're used to cleaning hair out of the washer regularly, and my husband doesn't seem to mind horse stuff being washed in there ... even blankets! Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.com