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Sport Horse Breeding
#81

It’s going to happen

Apple O’Day "and I was very sorry to see some IDIOT had pounded heavy duty staples into the wall … in order to show off their ribbons. I had to call maintenance to come and remove them. Oh and then SOMEONE … (not you edgewood) decided to pound nails into the door to display their farm logo. sigh

Apple, not to be disrespectful to the new stalls or Devon but, people are going to advertise their farms by hanging banners, signs, etc…I am sure management knows this. I don’t think it’s something one can complain about unless management has said no staples or nails. The stalls were very nice but, these are things that are expected when hosting shows.

#82

We were told "no staples or nails. We have big farm signs and we hung them without using any nails or staples…baler twine is the name of the game. We also use tables and easels. We had to remove nails ,screws and staples from the inside and outside of the stalls we were in. Our stalls were the new ones and it was absolutely delightful not to have to worry about our mares foals and young horses. It is the responsibility of us all to work hard to keep these stalls in good shape. If not the old stalls will be our future. We all need to make a conscious effort to leave the stalls as good as or better then we found them. My hat goes off to all who have made DAD another successful year especially Lori!!!

#83

I was not told no nails or staples but, I only used a few staples when my mare tore her yellow sign off the stall…but, again…it’s hard to set up at times without those items…I do hope the new barns stay in nice shape with all the shows that take place.

#84

Fun Tak (available from most office supply stores) will not damage wood. Great for putting up signs and fliers. http://www.teachersparadise.com/c/product_info.php/products_id/28272

#85

It would not even occur to me to put nails or staples in someone else’s new stalls. Would people do that at home?

#86

Some exhibitors may not think of the things that they need to hang their items, or maybe the habit is ingrained. I suggest that all of us that plan to go to a show make a mental note of equipment that they need and put it in a container to be left in a trailer. I am still making notes and this is my 6th year of showing. I wouldn’t go as far as calling someone an idiot, however. We all need to be mindful of what we leave behind at a show and what damage we do to the facility. Plan to put velcro, twine or hangers that can be used without nails. I found some wonderful hangers that hang from the stall wall that are long enough to hang bridles, coats or such comfortably. I even hung a fan with one. Since I personally think twine is ugly, I found hangers that are adjustable and safe. Just think about what you need for next year as you clean and repack your items for your trailer. My main facility, the Kentucky Horse Park, has so many staples on the stall doors and really is sad. Interestingly enough though, it is not the exhibitors that are guilty, it is the person putting up the stall assignments! I have suggested that the Horse Park make the show responsible for removal. We can all work harder to keep our facilities in good shape. :cool:

#87

You know, it’s not the nails/staples/screws on the OUTSIDE of the stalls that bother me so much. Most of them are out of access to the horses, or at least easily seen so they can be removed.

What kills me is how much hardware people put INSIDE of their stalls designated as tack stalls. Seems like no fail, I always get someone’s old tack stall with nails and screws sticking out everywhere. And usually, even in a well-lit barn it’s hard to see the nails hiding in the shadows of the stalls.

What did Devon do about that in the newly renovated barns? Did the “no nails” rule apply to the tack stalls?

#88

[QUOTE=Texarkana;2711717]

What did Devon do about that in the newly renovated barns? Did the “no nails” rule apply to the tack stalls?[/QUOTE]

Apparently that rule is being ignored.We were in one of the beautiful renovated barns. There were several nails all over the stall I had assigned as a tack stall and one of our horses stalls had nails inside the walls right at eye(horse eye) level. People complain bitterly about stalls not being safe at Devon then turn around and start defiling these lovely new barns as well. It’s a shame.:no:

The new barns are fabulous and I hope they stay that way and that the Devon people renovate the rest of the facility that way. It was such a relief not to have to worry about a foal getting trapped in the slats or a horse next to you knocking down a flimsy wall. It made for a much more enjoyable show!

I’d like to add my thanks to Lori, Melanie and all the DAD people. They put on a wonderful show, are so friendly and helpful and make it an enjoyable experience for all involved. Hats off to them!

#89

[QUOTE=Fairview Horse Center;2711221]
Fun Tak (available from most office supply stores) will not damage wood. Great for putting up signs and fliers. http://www.teachersparadise.com/c/product_info.php/products_id/28272[/QUOTE]

Great idea! Do you know how well it works for hanging farm banners etc…?

#90

GREAT TIME!

Oh the staff at Devon! Lori and Melanie awesome of COURSE as usual! Kudos to your LATE LATE LATE LATE going on forever night Monday night getting us all in and to that guy in the pink hat (can’t remember his name) who SO nicely helped me find a new stall.

My girl got scheduled in one of the top barns and there was NOT A SOUL in there when I got to Devon Monday night. I could not leave a 4 month old weanling in a barn alone all night and they nicely helped me find a new stall…AND…

It ended up in the new BARN! Barn 16 HOLY crap how nice it was! I was stabled down from Wendy and had a wonderful woman across from me that had a tack stall (and a lovely Trakehner gelding) and she played soft music (my girl fell asleep in her lovely stall with DROOL coming out she was so comfortable with the music!)

Anyway, I was SO impressed with how helpful everybody was EVEN when I felt like I was being an anal brat (OK I didn’t want my filly to jump out being alone…just cause right?) :wink:

I can’t PRAISE those new stalls enough! I wouldn’t have THOUGHT to even hang a tack in those new stalls! I cringed when I had to staple my stall card on the stall door! :wink:

#91

NO NAILS

Texekana, I agree with you on the inside of the stall issue. I never hang nails really at all…but, inside never. Staples are used at pretty much every show including DAD. My yellow stall name was stapled to my stall and that would have been by DAD people…It is very annoying to find the inside of stalls with nails when there are plenty of other ways to hang items.

#92

I have used Fun Tak for putting up large signs (3’ x 3’) on thick display poster board, and some smaller wooden signs. My banner is on a rope (like a rope curtain rod), so it ties to the top of a stall, or window bars, or the frame of a sliding door. I imagine with a large piece of Fun Tak, I could hold up the rope, but it probably would not stick well to just fabric, not sure.

#93

Errrrr. Emmmmm. ahem This was me! :uhoh::uhoh::uhoh::uhoh::uhoh:

I was playing on someone’s computer, typed in a post, hit post … then realised I hadn’t logged in … logged out… then realised I couldn’t go back and erase the post and RE-POST under my own name.

Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa.

AND, just to clear it up, those staples and clothesline etc., were INSIDE the stall!!! Not outside. We had to remove half a dozen or so … plus a bucket eye-hook at horse eye level! What the heckwere they thinking!!!

People complain bitterly about stalls not being safe at Devon then turn around and start defiling these lovely new barns as well. It’s a shame.
CLarion, EXACTLY what I was thinking. WHy can’t people figure this out for themselves???

#94

spade a spade

Well, I’m not big on name-calling but what would you call someone who complains about the condition of a facility and then proceeds to ruin the newly renovated stalls? If you have the foresight to bring the items to be hanged, you should have the foresight to bring safe materials to install it. Otherwise leave it in the van and do without, or make a run to the nearby Kmart.

Safety is, or should be, the first concern, and “force of habit” is no excuse.

I work at a university and recently our old victorian library was renovated. I blanched when I saw the gorgeous leather chairs and pristine hardwood tables, but one year later students have so far respected and appreciated the new facilities. So at least some Devon participants can’t show the same respect that 19 year olds seem capable of?

I have been to Devon as a participant exactly once, and it was in the old stalls. My hauler very kindly pounded down the nails he found before my yearling even set foot inside. We marvelled at the lack of consideration of others, and the idea that SO MANY people are that short-sighted w/regard to future animals inhabiting the stall. If it’s not idiocy it is something close to it.

My .02, Stacey

#95

Yes, and you’re right here… let’s just say the individuals were inconsiderate. Is that a little better?

#96

I love the idea of the of using the tacky stuff. I had often thought about hanging a farm banner and putting up some sale info but pounding nails didn’t agree with me. I also like the rope ends attached to the banner idea. Thanks Fairview, I am going to incorporate these things in my show trailer for next year. I would love to know where you get your farm banners made too? Any suggestions for a first timer at farm bannering, lol?

#97

Hi Everyone.
I’m back at work now (my day job) and have had some time to reflect on the show. First, I’d like to congratulate each and every competitor who showed their horses in the incredibly stifling heat. With that kind of weather, tempers could have been short, but without fail, each and every person was cheerful and respectful.

There were glitches on Wednesday, when the arenas were changed for a couple of classes, but the changes made for a safer environment, so I guess that the confusion was a small price to pay.

The newly renovated barns are, indeed, wonderful and I hope that everyone who inhabits them in the future will continue to respect the space and try to keep it in nice condition. I felt terrible when I had to use a thumbtack to put a note up in one of the new barns. I didn’t want to poke a hole in the new boards. I saw a few advertising posters that were stapled to the wall with 6 staples in each sheet of paper. That’s a little overkill! They were still there long after the occupant had left. The time it takes for the maintenance staff to pull staples out of the walls could be better spent fixing other things on the grounds.

The Devon Horse Show Foundation is trying to raise the money to eventually renovate all of the stalls, but it will take time. If anyone out there has a few bucks that they can spare, I suggest you contact them and earmark your donation to the stall renovation campaign. There were trifold fliers in each of the competitor’s bags explaining how to go about it. Yes, sponsoring a barn would be a LOT of money, but small donations add up. It would be nice, one year not to have anybody in a ‘crusty old stall’ (as it says in the flyer). It’s going to take all of us to make that happen and it’s going to take all of us to make sure that the renovated stalls stay as nice as possible.

My thanks to all of you for all of your kind words. Dressage at Devon is a labor of love for me. Going there each year is like a family reunion. I see people there (volunteers, sponsors, staff, and competitors) who I only see once each year, but each and every one of them is like a member of my extended family.

Lastly, if any of you out there has suggestions for improvements, or would like to become a member of the committee who actually makes this wonderful show happen, please contact me. I’d love to hear from you.

Warmest regards,
Lori

#98

Darlyn, why is this forbidden from this server??? I’d sure like to see what you are refering to!!:confused:

#99

Re: having sale info available at shows.

[QUOTE=ljshorses;2713070]
I love the idea of the of using the tacky stuff. I had often thought about hanging a farm banner and putting up some sale info but pounding nails didn’t agree with me. I also like the rope ends attached to the banner idea. Thanks Fairview, I am going to incorporate these things in my show trailer for next year. I would love to know where you get your farm banners made too? Any suggestions for a first timer at farm bannering, lol?[/QUOTE]

A great idea for sale info is to have a notebook on a table. You can use the page protectors to give your flyers more protection, and by being a notebook (three-ring binder type) the flyers won’t start flying away. On the front of the binder you can insert a page that says “Horses for Sale” (or whatever) and then you can print out your most up to date info on each horse with photos before each show and update your notebook.

#100

Does the Fun Tack ALWAYS come off with the flyer or poster, or does some of it remain on the walls? What happens if a horse licks it off?

Don’t get me wrong, it infuriates me to get to a show and find our stalls covered with nails, staples, etc., but I would also be concerned about bits of tacky stuff adhering to the walls where a mouthy horse could get to it.

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