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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 11 2012, 05:40 AM (497 Views) | |
| Indy | Apr 11 2012, 05:40 AM Post #1 |
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It's been a bazillion and one years since I've gotten a new martingale and had to deal with putting on a stopper so I've forgotten how to do it. My theory was that I should first put through the loop that hooks to the noseband and then slide one side of the neck strap through to get the stopper in the appropriate place. I tried to execute that plan last night and it was a big ol' thumb-nail breaking FAIL. How the hell am I supposed to get the loopy thing through that tiny rubber hole? All the shoving and stretching I could muster didn't do any good. Please tell me there is an easier way to do this?!!!! |
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| jn4jenny | Apr 11 2012, 05:42 AM Post #2 |
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Is the meadow on fire?
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Heat up the martingale stopper ring in very hot water, which will make it stretchy and easier to deal with! |
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| MayaTy02 | Apr 11 2012, 06:01 AM Post #3 |
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I take it to the tack shop and beg them to put it on
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| SidesaddleRider | Apr 11 2012, 06:25 AM Post #4 |
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Is the meadow on fire?
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What jn4jenny said, if it is really tight. 8 out of 10 times I can get it on without doing so, but if it is difficult that is the best way. |
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| Indy | Apr 11 2012, 07:00 AM Post #5 |
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I assume I need to put it on while it is still warm from the water, correct? |
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| Twiceshy | Apr 11 2012, 09:49 AM Post #6 |
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Off visiting Candy Cave, be right back.
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Indy, yes - as hot as you can stand it. I also use a hoof pick for leverage but the doughnut usually softens enough in the hot water that you can manhandle it on there a little easier. |
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| OpticalIllusion | Apr 11 2012, 02:21 PM Post #7 |
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I put a piece of bailing twine through it to make it pull easier. Then I cuss and stomp my feed and throw it on the ground a few times until it finally just goes on. |
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| Indy | Apr 14 2012, 06:33 AM Post #8 |
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I'm pleased to report that the little rubbery bastard is now on my martingale. It took two boils but it finally went on. And I hope I don't have to do this again for a really long time! |
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| MayaTy02 | Apr 19 2012, 09:08 AM Post #9 |
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just had to report that I bought a new martingale and stopper today and was so happy to have your thread to refer to figure out how to get it on I will say it went on So easily, probably helps that it's a small pony martingale but i was prepared for a struggle which never came!
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