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While trail riding during deer-hunting season, I make sure to wear a reflective vest so hunters can identify my horse and me quickly. Last year, I also attached a bell to my saddle to announce our arrival even before we might be seen.— Erin Marshall, Butler, Pennsylvania Send your suggestions for inexpensive horse-care substitutes as well as hints for saving effort and time to Hands On, EQUUS, 656 Quince Orchard Road, #600, Gaithersburg, MD 20878; Fax: 301-9909015; E-mail: EQLetters@EquiNetwork. com. Senders of published items will receive selected EQUUS merchandise.