tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post6602005746217510530..comments2023-10-28T00:51:22.112-07:00Comments on MiKael's Mania - Arabian Horses: The Count Down for an Arabian Breeder's Annual Open House Part 2Rising Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-81845047339640111162007-07-11T19:36:00.000-07:002007-07-11T19:36:00.000-07:00It sounds like you need to replace the rechargable...It sounds like you need to replace the rechargable batteries - they don't last forever:) You should be able to pick up these batteries quite easily or on ebay - just match the voltages up. Even buying a new charger and batteries shouldn't set you back too much. And do write that letter to the company when you have a chance. Do they have a customer support telephone number you can call? <BR/><BR/>Sorry you are having these issues. You know that once people get there, they won't have eyes for anything else but the horses, and will easily see beyond, even if they even notice, any cosmetic issues that you feel you haven't addressed. If they don't, well who cares!<BR/><BR/>Take care and don't stress. Have fun!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01974456128080167612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-59437725877912630822007-07-10T21:33:00.000-07:002007-07-10T21:33:00.000-07:00my 1st visit here... excellent pictures of superb ...my 1st visit here... excellent pictures of superb horses! also an education going through your posts... thank youmagiceyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848851692951192508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-70382564731904380922007-07-10T18:53:00.000-07:002007-07-10T18:53:00.000-07:00Hope everything works out, and try not to get too ...Hope everything works out, and try not to get too stressed. Don't worry about posting until you're done with the open house - we can survive until then, and I don't want you to have to spend time here that you could be using elsewhere!<BR/><BR/>Oh, and have fun!!! I hope lots of people come!Original Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08503068909740890309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-29754422513935473522007-07-10T15:31:00.000-07:002007-07-10T15:31:00.000-07:00Hey MiKael, I would definately contact the clipper...Hey MiKael, I would definately contact the clipper company. They really should replace those. I think the blogger community could help you out as well by emailing the company about your plight. When Tracey got the truck donated from Ford for the mustangs, I wrote a nice long letter thanking them. We could definately do the same for you. Keep us posted!photogchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14822162590502709534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-67529536924471003542007-07-10T14:18:00.000-07:002007-07-10T14:18:00.000-07:00I'm so sorry about your clippers. I can't imagine...I'm so sorry about your clippers. I can't imagine spending that much on clippers (of course I only have one horse and don't show as of yet) but dang...if I did they best last a long...long...LONG time. And I totally agree with becky...send them a letter...if nothing else it'll probably make you feel better getting those feelings out and to the company even if it doesn't accomplish getting you a new set of clippers. ((HUGS!!))EquineSpirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041573346910499278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-79167626098500002252007-07-10T12:44:00.000-07:002007-07-10T12:44:00.000-07:00Good luck with your open house, but don't get too ...Good luck with your open house, but don't get too stressed. Things will work out. I wouldn't worry about getting all the horses clipped. Get the ones done that you really want to show off, and don't worry about the rest. I personally don't mind a few wiskers and hairy feet! Altough a partially trimmed bridle path can look like a mohawk! A good horse looks good even without a trim. Matted manes and tails are far more noticable than a few hairs.<BR/><BR/>As far as the clipper situation, you could mention in your letter about the popularity of your blog, and if things are resolved to your satisfaction you will give them a good review.<BR/><BR/>It looks like the weather out there is supposed to cool down abit after the next couple of days. But please don't send the hot weather EAST!!! I'ld love to come to your open house, but I think over a 1000 miles is a bit too far!ShowMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01307301320182159273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-84894842970231433502007-07-10T11:39:00.000-07:002007-07-10T11:39:00.000-07:00Too bad about the clippers. I hope it gets fixed t...Too bad about the clippers. I hope it gets fixed to your satisfaction soon.<BR/><BR/>Abraham Lincoln<BR/><A HREF="http://brookvilledailyphoto.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Brookville Daily Photo</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-28561963398236416332007-07-10T08:16:00.000-07:002007-07-10T08:16:00.000-07:00If your clippers get hot, try some Kool Lube or ot...If your clippers get hot, try some Kool Lube or other clipper cooling products. They work much better than WD-40 (which is what we used)and you can spray every part of the clipper with this stuff, even up into the motor and it cools them off instantly. Give the blades a really good spray and then the motor every few mintues if needed and you should be able to get by. You should be able to pick some up where they sell pet grooming supplies. <BR/><BR/>Are your old clippers Osters? I worked for a few years at a dog grooming shop and after trying other brands I'm glad I still have my trusty Oster A5's in my tack trunk. They might have a cord, are big and noisy, but they are reliable and do a great job.Dressage Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13741448152235721941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-61216692129868868362007-07-10T07:39:00.000-07:002007-07-10T07:39:00.000-07:00Good luck with your open house. You are a busy one...Good luck with your open house. You are a busy one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-28472295967409156232007-07-10T05:45:00.000-07:002007-07-10T05:45:00.000-07:00I wish I was there, with my clippers, to give you ...I wish I was there, with my clippers, to give you a hand :)<BR/>Thanks so much for the advice regarding bits. I thought a full cheek snaffle was appropriate, but I've got too many opinions being thrown at me, rubber bit, hackamore, you name it, anything but the snaffle I already own and love.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07331876220972088597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-64737698397693272122007-07-10T05:10:00.000-07:002007-07-10T05:10:00.000-07:00Oh dear, sounds like you are having a fair few tro...Oh dear, sounds like you are having a fair few troubles! I hope that the heat doesn't effect you too badly and you get those clippers working properly! Lovely photo :o)<BR/><BR/>{{HUGS}} :o)taljhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453067647408903100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-8701382742638282882007-07-10T03:26:00.000-07:002007-07-10T03:26:00.000-07:00Man, you poor thing! If I lived closer I'd offer ...Man, you poor thing! If I lived closer I'd offer my services, but since I don't (and more's the pity!) may I offer you some advice regarding your misbehaving clippers?<BR/><BR/>I've found that the power of a business letter can go a loooooong way! I suggest utilizing your wonderful command of the English language and writing an "I'm so sorry to have to inform you of my disappointment in your product" type letter to the company. Say pretty much everything you just posted, make a note of how you are an Arabian horse breeder who consistently shows, and how you were just soooo excited to buy their product... and now, of course, are so disappointed that it didn't work out for you and how you're just going to have to live with buying a better-functioning pair from another company. You, of course, are only doing this out of the goodness of your own heart, and your desire to let them know how their malfunctioning clippers might possibly be driving away other business than just your own, etc, etc, etc. The trick is to end the letter with some sort of a question that requires a response--- ask them about something, or for something, or whatever, which will force them to respond to you. Make sure you CC the copy to several different departments, as well as the president, or whatever. (The questioning and the CCing are the key details.)<BR/><BR/>Why all this trouble? Well, I'd be willing to bet that they'll replace the clippers for free. Why? Because it's REALLY rare for people to actually follow through with complaining--- I remember reading a marketing fact where if a person has a good experience they may tell one or two people, but if they have a bad experience they'll tell an average of 11. And of all these conversations, almost NONE of them actually make it to the ears of the company, who would LOVE the feedback. <BR/><BR/>Anyways, I highly recommend the business letter (letter, not email), because if you make it politely informative and end it with a question (ensuring their response), the chances are very good you will get a new set of clippers (which, frankly, it sounds like you deserve.) <BR/><BR/>Of course, you can do all this after you've survived your Open House! Best of luck!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09544884349722760099noreply@blogger.com