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Conference noted::equitation

Title:	Equine Notes Conference
Notice:	Topics List=4, Horses 4Sale/Wanted=150, Equip 4Sale/Wanted=151
Moderator:	MTADMS::COBURNIO

Created:	Tue Feb 11 1986
Last Modified:	Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2080
Total number of notes:	22383

1906.0. "Need burlap source....any ideas?" by STUDIO::BIGELOW (PAINTS; color your corral) Fri Jul 08 1994 09:58

    I am in the process of setting up a bomb proofing� clinic and I
    need to make a jump that I can light on fire.  I was told that 
    burlap works best.....but I don't have any burlap grain bags
    (they are all paper), so does anyone have any old burlap bags
    or know of a place where I can get some burlap?
    
    
    	�Bomb proofing is the excersise of getting your horse to learn to
    	 trust you when presented w/ scary situations or obstacles.  ie. 
    	 to listen to you and not run off.  It is really fun too!

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
1906.1	Fabric store	TERSE::PERARO		`Fri Jul 08 1994 12:00`	6
	Check with a fabric store. They might know where you can get some or be able to order you a piece. Mary
1906.2	Coffee stores	GBLAUT::JANICKI	V. Janicki DCE Engineering DTN 226-5980	`Fri Jul 08 1994 12:02`	6
	You might also check gourmet coffee stores or places that carry it. I found burlap at Idlyewilde Farms in Acton for about 25 cents a bag that had been used for coffee. Smelled great! Vicky
1906.3	try your feed store	BIGFAB::T_ROCK		`Fri Jul 08 1994 14:28`	17
	You can check out the feed stores and make your own bag of what ever size you want. I got berlap at Farmers Exchange in Framingham. They have big rolls that they can cut it off to your length or they have small rolls that you will have more then enough to make a bag from. I have also seen it at Agway in Northboro in the past. terry ps....the bag with cans and "hitting" the horse with them gently does work. I have sat in on a few clinics and seen it work on fruity horses and I have even used it in the past my self on other horses. I have also used the plastic bags. You want the horse to trust you and know you are not hurting him....not beating him.
1906.4		STUDIO::BIGELOW	PAINTS; color your corral	`Fri Jul 08 1994 14:44`	17
	Terry- The clinic is gonna be on the 30th up at Quicks (in Westboro). It would be a great thing for the 4H kids to do. Remmy is from Holland and is one of the top riding something or others there. This bomb proofing clinic has obstacles such as large balls that you hit them with lightly, play toss w/ each other, and then roll between the legs...We work w/ flags, we teach the horse to jump rope, jump fire and deal w/ guns going off. It's a lot of fun.... M p.s. I'll try Agway
1906.5	Auditing spots open	STUDIO::BIGELOW	PAINTS; color your corral	`Thu Jul 14 1994 17:17`	3
	The bombproofing clinic is full for participants, but we'd welcome more auditors if anyone is interested. The cost of auditing includes lunch.
1906.6		NRODEV::BIGELOW	PAINTS; color your corral	`Tue Oct 11 1994 17:48`	4
	Is Jeanne Leib still out there? I hope I spelled your name right if you are? If not would you please contact me, I'd like to include your name (and Andrea's along with your horses name in the article I'm submitting)