HANDS ON TIP

GIVE KINKS THE BOOT

I recently discovered that “pool noodle” flotation toys make great boot trees. I sliced a noodle in two the long way and slipped a boot over each half. (If the noodle is thick you may need to taper the end, but my noodle fit just fine.) Now my show boots are holding their shape and I don’t have to worry about misplacing or breaking expensive trees when I’m at a show. —Kellianne Martin, Bakersfield, California

Send your suggestions for inexpensive horse-care substitutes as well as hints for saving effort and time to Hands On, EQUUS, P.O. Box 7510, Falls Church, Virginia 22040; email: EQLetters@aimmedia.com. Senders of published items will receive selected EQUUS merchandise.