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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 30 2007, 08:46 PM (434 Views) | |
| gracetw22 | Apr 30 2007, 08:46 PM Post #1 |
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Has anyone tried the foam ear plugs as opposed to the cotton ones? Any pros/cons to them? They're pretty expensive, so if they get flung out, I'll pass. |
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| La Gringa | May 2 2007, 08:26 AM Post #2 |
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I like the little furry ones. They come in dark colors like black or brown so they don't show like the cotton. I had a groom that made ear plugs out of foam. They worked well. I just liked the fuzzy ones better. I had a mare that had to have them in for shows always. They really helped her concentrate more. She had a tendency to get silly and nervous.
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| Ride'emCO | May 2 2007, 08:34 AM Post #3 |
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I use the little beige tack cleaning sponges, personally - the ones that are about 2.5-3 inches in diameter. They're cheap, and they can't fling them out.
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| gracetw22 | May 2 2007, 09:35 AM Post #4 |
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I thought my trainer was the only one! I might have to color a set black and just use those... |
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| Kikki | May 2 2007, 03:01 PM Post #5 |
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It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure!
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The tack sponges work great. I am addicted to the little foam cat toys though. They have been my favorite. WAY better than the fuzzy ones for my guy. I have gotten several people using them as well. I just paint them black with fabric paint. |
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| gracetw22 | May 2 2007, 06:22 PM Post #6 |
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You know, I have looked everywhere for a plain foam cat toy and have had NO luck. |
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| Riverwalk | May 15 2007, 02:46 PM Post #7 |
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I love the cat toys. You do have to color them, though. They're cheap, easy to get, stay clean and stay put. |
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| ponybreath | May 17 2007, 04:19 PM Post #8 |
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I used to buy them at Kmart. They were often pink, green and blue, but we just colored them black with a majic marker. They are very dense and stay in well. |
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| barngirl | May 18 2007, 10:49 PM Post #9 |
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I agree with the other... once I tried the foam cat toys I was hooked. He can't get them out and doesn't seem to mind as much when I have to cram them in. I color mine with a sharpie. Now if I could just figure out a way to remember to take them out at night. Or am I the only one who forgets. I always remember as I am heading back to the barn, but then forget some point when untacking and remember when i am home!!! Arghhh.. At least he dosn't seem to be too upset when I leave the foam ones in... boy I am a bad mommy. They can be hard to find.. so once you find them buy a lot!!! One can never have to many... I like to only color half, so if you drop them they are easier to find. Googled foam ball cat toys... I guess they are more correctly called sponge balls... pretty good price here... http://www.arcatapet.com/item.cfm?cat=240 |
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| Kikki | May 18 2007, 11:24 PM Post #10 |
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When I use them at home, I use ones that haven't been painted - there is no way to forget bright orange, purple, green, and blue balls in your horse's ears! I am pretty good at shows - I always see them when I am unbraiding! |
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She had a tendency to get silly and nervous.

Or am I the only one who forgets. I always remember as I am heading back to the barn, but then forget some point when untacking and remember when i am home!!! Arghhh.. At least he dosn't seem to be too upset when I leave the foam ones in... boy I am a bad mommy.
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