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I've ridden in saddles that fit me strange my entire riding career. I had finally given in and decided to purchase a Voltaire Palm Beach.

It arrived last month and I really do love it. However, there's a side of me that still really loves CWD saddles. Anyone have experience with both brands, or have a preference of one over the other?

If neither of these, what higher end brands would you choose instead? Just want to hear what others have to say on the matter.

My small chihuahua has been on Natural Choice Small Puppy Bites since he has been able to eat kibble, and he has done well with it. However, I worry sometimes that he is not getting enough nutrients or nourishment, and have looked into feeding RAW or perhaps a different brand of kibble.

I just want my dog to be the healthiest he can possibly be.

I was just curious if anyone was familiar with the brand, and if they had negative or positive feedback about the saddles. I bought a lightly used Frank Baines (Passad or Victorian?). Either way, it's cut like the Elan model on the website. Just curious if anyone once owned a FB or has experience with using one mainly because I have not heard of the brand until recently. :)

http://www.frankbaines.com/page.asp?id=24&rangeid=...

I'm thinking about joining this Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym nearby, because I want to get into MMA eventually. But I've got a few problems.

One, I'm short. 5 ft even, and my reach is, well, not long. And I'm pretty sure it'll affect my performance in the long haul. And for two, I've got braces, should I risk it?

Three, I dunno how this would come across with guys. Is being a fighter a turn off when it comes to chicks?

I've got a pair of black field boots that I've had for about a year, but I have large calves, so when I put them on, they don't slide up my leg completely. In result, the ankle area of my boots has gotten increasingly wrinkled and saggy. Will this count against me in any way in terms of cleanliness in the hunter ring? Is there any way to solve this problem without getting new boots (i.e. rubbing conditioning oil into the grooves, asking a tailor to add a zipper, etc.)

Lately, I've been riding a horse that belongs to a friend of mine. She's a 6 y/o bay mare with very smooth gaits named Zoe. She was recently switched from a side pull to a bit, and she doesn't seem very responsive with either one. When I make a move to halt her, she will first ignore me, then when she actually does halt, she won't stay still at all.

I want her to behave and be enjoyable to ride, but a horse without brakes leads to big trouble. We really don't want to have to go to a professional trainer, so how can we fix this problem on our own?

Okay so, I have just been given by my stupid cousin a six week old chihuahua puppy. I wanted to take him back since he is MUCH too young to be taken away, but now I'm stuck with him. I don't know why he won't do his business on his puppy pads,and he insists on going on the floor. It's only luck that has gotten him to go on his pads. I've tried to praise him for going on them, but he just doesn't seem to understand. Is he too young to really understand? Or am I just not working hard enough? I can't take him outside to potty train; he hasn't had shots and is too young to get them until at least 8 weeks. I'm at my wits end...help?

I am a firm believer in KARMA. But lately, I've had more harrassment than I can bear. Should I strike back?

An ex-friend has been mercilessly prank calling my boyfriend and I, calling me a "wh*re" among other things I shouldn't post.

I want to know if there's any revenge that isn't exactly ILLEGAL, but can do as much damage. This has been going on for at least a few months and I'm getting so sick of the prank calls and the text messages.

Am I stooping to his level?

The reason why I haven't reported this harrasment to any authority figure is one, it IS a little juvenile, and two, I no longer have evidence.

It's a school project for us. I'm in high school, but I want to take this project seriously. We can make a mini magazine on anything (appropriate) we want, and I want a name that sort of cuts like a knife. Something that HASN'T been taken by the outside media but something fresh and sharp.

Ex: like the source, the edge, the slick...

any ideas?

Tomorrow is out Sadie Hawkins dance, and I've yet to put something together to wear! I'm definitely (without a doubt) wearing red wedges, but I also want to match with my boyfriend (who's wearing lime green). How can I rock both colours without looking like a christmas tree!? And the theme is "80's glow in the dark", so I not only have to make do with matching, I also gotta rock the 80's style! Help with putting together an outfit? I'm going shopping in a while.

I know the last episode just aired, I missed the whole thing, but I've heard rumors of Big getting a girl pregnant. What is GOING ON!?

Okay, I'm down to the final straw. I have no parental permission, and yet I'm gonna pierce my bottom lip. The safest and best way to do it? Do I need any special needle?

And HOW? I pierced my industrial by myself, but I don't know about my lip.

What in the heck is that supposed to mean?

Like, does it mean the message was delivered to the phone, or did the person read it?

HELP!!! =O They're not very high, they're little gold ones.

Cute, but too much?

I've been thinking about tons of costumes. But I want something really funny (for a girl) that isn't too embaressing.

I've heard everything from Gotti to a baked potato to a mormon. Surprise me =].