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Hey guys,

Another suggestion:  When we camp, we sleep in the tent, and we take 
the mattress from the hide-a-bed sofa with us.  It's about 4 inches 
thick, like a futon mattress.  I made a cover for it.  It folds up in 
thirds, which fits perfectly in the back part of our supercab truck for 
getting it to ridecamp.

We have a double sleeping bag, and I bought a couple of those cheapie 
fleece sleeping bag liners that we zip together and use inside.  Not 
nescesarrily for the extra warmth, but because I hate cleaning sleeping 
bags! I just pull out the liner and wash it. Viola! Clean bag for the 
next trip!

And for you coffee drinkiers denying yourselves before rides: Get up 
earlier, make yourself a pot of coffee on the propane heater, and drink 
it!  If you get up early enough, all the peeing is done before you get 
on your horse.  And, you'll get visited by everyone who smells your 
coffee.  I bought an ENORMOUS coffee pot for just this reason.  
(Actually, I just enjoy banging on the coffee pot to settle the grounds 
at 4:30 in the morning) *grin*  I bring creamer and sugar too, and have 
extra cups.  I have had some interesting morning conversations while 
getting my caffeine fix at rides.

There are just some things about my morning routine I refuse to change 
because I am camping.  I'm spoiled, and intend to stay that way!

Julie

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We are talking about all the tools we can use to keep our horses safe and
alive at the rides. Training/conditioning is one of the best tools
available. It makes us better horseman and women, it benefits our horses
and could quite possibly be the key to preventing most crashes.
~ Lisa Salas - The Odd Farm

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