Been puttin this off long enough!

Ok, I need to break down and buy a horse vacuum..I want one I can take with me to shows... this is what I've found so far, but I can't pick between the little black one, and the little blue one at the top...do you guys know what's good?
http://www.horse.com/depts/maindept-10__dept-80.html

I've never used one, but I've heard good things about the Vac N' Blo ones.

I'm spoiled and FORTUNATELY my old blower from showing cattle and pigs was stored fabulously by my father and he said he didn't want it SOOOOO---

I now own an AWESOME blower!!! The name is gone off the side but it is a light bluish/turquoise color...

I've heard WONDERFUL things about the little black 4HP one, that's like $186.00. The attatchments are supposed to help out a lot. When you get one, be sure to let me know how it works for you, because I'm in the market too. How's Mr. Phenom doing?

He's doing well thanks! In fact, we branded him last night.

Oh, poor Boo Boo!!!
I hope you gave him a nice snack of cat food afterwards to make him feel better!!!!

..he's spoiled rotten and you know it!

Branded him???? Are you joking me? First the hair, second the branding... Lordy, what's number three gonna be...HA!

Unless you branded him in a special spot... hum!!!!

Well, you be the gosh-danged guinea pig... I've never knew which one to get either, so I just never got one...

Yep! Dad and I freeze branded Phenom and Lulu on Monday.

What's next? Well, I'd say a tatt, but I've had our family brand tattooed on myself for several years...as for piercings, that might be out because I've alreedy had my tongue, nose and eyebrow done.. kept those for years, but took them out when I entered "The Real World"... I guess I'll have to think more on that one...I do need to add Charlie's birth and death dates to my brand tatt.. Sheree gave me that idea, and it's a great one.

Fine...I'll be the guinea pig! I'm going for the 4hp vac and blow.. getting out the credit card

ive had both the large blue and white vac and the small black one (i currently own that one) they both work great. i prefer the smaller one now however, because its easier to travel with, and we had a stud colt put his leg through the larger one and tore his leg up pretty bad in a freak accident.


if you are going to be serious in the halter industry, i truely believe these little vac's are a one up, you wouldnt believe the difference it makes in their coats!!!

Thanks Stanby! Li'l sucker is on it's way!

I use a strong shop vac. Its the size I can put over my sholder. Cheaper! BUT, there is no replacement for elbow grease. There is nothing that can do the job for a hair coat that is better than brushing. I use mine mostly in the winter to keep from having baths, when working them, sweating them and having blankets on or for dust removal after a serious amount of brushing. Keeping the oils moving.

I'm excited, I think I get to order mine next week, so I hope you get to use your new one before then!

I used to have a Vac N Blo. Loved it. Was easy to haul around with me. The attachments were great. You'll wonder how you ever lived without it.

Music to my ears! ..it should be here early next week

Well, Phenom's in love with a vacuum...

I rubbed down both sides of him and brushed him like I normally do, then went over one side again with the vac and blo... I can't believe the results! It really adds an edge to the coat, and that was only the first time!

you mean phenom got even sexier???

how do you keep the fillies away?

haha that's awesome that it worked!

I can't wait to meet the big fella in person

Are you sure???? He's Fat and sassy!
I will give him this...he knows his way around like an old dairy cow though... this morning we did our routine (in from the pasture, thru the barn, into the stall) without a halter... yep, old cow