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- Sat May 18, 2024 3:06 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: May the horse be with you. And June
- Replies: 60
- Views: 2105
Re: May the horse be with you. And June
Congratulations! I love it when long held dreams become real. I’ll enjoy watching/hearing about Letta progress.
- Thu May 02, 2024 3:57 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: It’s been at least 20 years
- Replies: 12
- Views: 567
Re: It’s been at least 20 years
Hope u don’t ache for too long! Like you I schedule my falls twenty years apart by only riding steady eddies! My last one we were heading home from a trail across the neighbors property and my old guy stumbled and almost went to his knees. Since I was perched on top not really riding I went over his...
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:24 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
- Replies: 194
- Views: 417905
Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Oh Chisamba, I’m so so sorry. I totally understand why you both feel guilty altho neither of you should. Sometimes bad things just happen. You have all my sympathy and empathy.
- Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:52 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Pentosan/Glucosamine
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4767
Re: Pentosan/Glucosamine
I agree with both of you! I have had discussions with my Vet about the possibilities of harm in these ingredients (which is minimal). I have also had multiple horses on Pentosan IM injections for years and my perception (ie anecdotal evidence only) is that it has helped with osteoarthritis in senior...
- Mon Dec 11, 2023 9:48 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Pentosan/Glucosamine
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4767
Re: Pentosan/Glucosamine
I just started the once a week for 4 weeks loading protocol for my two since they have been off it for over 6 months. Then I’ll go back to once monthly. Keeping my fingers crossed that this combo will continue to be available! Several years ago I started one of my newly acquired senior horses on Ade...
- Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:00 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Pentosan/Glucosamine
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4767
Pentosan/Glucosamine
Thank you Chisamba! My Vet was able to order the Pentosan/Glucosamine combo for my guys at $130 for 30 ml which is about what I had been paying for just the Pentosan. I’m waiting to hear what dosing protocols I’ll need to use since they’ve been off it for six months. I have definitely noticed an inc...
- Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:04 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
- Replies: 194
- Views: 417905
Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
I had a very sharkfinned OTTT. I inherited him from my uncle at19. He had been a successful racehorse then became a successful jumper. He did mini prixs and won in Southern Cal rated shows. He also took a junior to equitation championships, so very talented. When I inherited him he had been on pastu...
- Wed Nov 08, 2023 10:28 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: C6-c7 malformation
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2400
Re: C6-c7 malformation
Yes! That’s the person I was thinking of. Thank you.
- Tue Nov 07, 2023 11:25 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: C6-c7 malformation
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2400
C6-c7 malformation
I was telling a fellow boarder about this research since she is having some issues with her thoroughbred. However, I can’t remember the names of the researcher/s involved. Can anyone supply those names. Thanks.
- Fri Nov 03, 2023 3:48 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
- Replies: 194
- Views: 417905
Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Oh, I was getting from Wedgewood previously and Roadrunner before that and never had any swelling issues. At that time I had three horses on it IM once monthly.
- Fri Nov 03, 2023 3:46 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
- Replies: 194
- Views: 417905
Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Thanks for the info on the Pentosan. I’ve asked my vet to check with Rood and Riddle. I’ll probably get the same answer as Exvet but it doesn’t hurt to ask.
- Fri Nov 03, 2023 5:32 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
- Replies: 194
- Views: 417905
Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
I had all my senior horses on monthly compounded Pentosan for years until that was no longer available at an affordable price. Now I’ve had to put the 28 year old on daily previcox. He used to occasionally canter in turnout and trot regularly. Now he is noticeably stiff, lame on turns, and only occa...
- Thu Oct 05, 2023 8:30 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Life Changes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3351
Re: Life Changes
Although I boarded when I got my first horse that was many years ago. Now I am transitioning from my own property, where I actually boarded other people’s horses for a brief (very brief) time, to being a boarder again. I really didn’t enjoy boarding other people horses, way too much work for the rew...
- Wed Oct 04, 2023 3:02 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: September October, we go on and on.
- Replies: 240
- Views: 1175306
Re: September October, we go on and on.
I’m so sorry. It’s so hard to lose them.
- Tue Oct 03, 2023 10:56 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Life Changes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3351
Life Changes
I don’t have any children and all my closest family members live in other states. Many years ago I decided that I NEVER wanted someone else to have to take responsibility for my future. Since I’m a retired librarian I, of course, researched. When I discovered communities that included independent li...
- Wed Aug 09, 2023 2:36 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
- Replies: 275
- Views: 1078117
Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Actually the stitches broke and another vet came out and restitched too tightly. Then had my regular vet (finally) who came and loosened stitches so he could poop!
- Wed Aug 09, 2023 2:33 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
- Replies: 275
- Views: 1078117
Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
I had a mini stallion who did that several years ago. His came out much further. Vet came out and stuffed it back in and packed it with sugar. I was rather horrified….especially since it was a fairly new young vet and not my regular. However, it went back in and stayed in. I think she put in a coupl...
- Fri May 19, 2023 1:55 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Piggy's laminitis journey
- Replies: 77
- Views: 20855
Re: Piggy's laminitis journey
Your update made me soooo happy! Any time anyone defeats this awful diagnosis it’s great! Several years ago I had to pts one of mine after fighting the good fight for several years. Go Piggy!
- Wed May 17, 2023 9:13 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Stall fans
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4925
Re: Stall fans
I don’t use closed motor fans, but I WONT use a box fan due to the hay etc that catches in them. I use those open ones that just have a stand/legs and hang them in the stall corner by the legs. Mine usually last two to three seasons. You can find them at Walmart and similar places at the end of the ...
- Wed May 17, 2023 9:00 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: UPDATE Below: 2 week deadline to trailer load - advice please
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5100
Re: UPDATE Below: 2 week deadline to trailer load - advice please
I’m so glad your pony trailered well and is now healing from his dental surgery. My sympathy for the loss and suffering of your feral barn cat. Good thinking of the Humane Society and kudos to them for their response. You gave him a safe haven that he obviously appreciated since he returned to it wh...
- Sun May 07, 2023 7:12 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Suspensory Injury
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2551
Re: Suspensory Injury
Not sure this will be pertinent since not a suspensory injury but…. My oldest guy (25 at the time) shattered a hind splint bone nicking an artery. It was in the middle of an Arizona summer. I ice wrapped it several times a day and hauled him to a rehab place for cold salt water therapy among other t...
- Mon Apr 24, 2023 1:15 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: March (and April) of Progress
- Replies: 221
- Views: 283050
Re: March (and April) of Progress
Oh Chisamba I’m so sorry. Hang in there. This too shall pass.
- Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:39 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: March (and April) of Progress
- Replies: 221
- Views: 283050
Re: March (and April) of Progress
This conversation has voiced something that I have long thought. I used to do a fair amount of scribing and I still do a LOT of watching at dressage shows. What I’ve noticed is that the first impression of a pair makes an impression on the judge that sets the tone for the scoring on the whole ride. ...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 10:03 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Any new ideas to get a horse to drink?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2773
Re: Any new ideas to get a horse to drink?
When my 28 year old wasn’t drinking (or eating) enough and really disliked oral electrolytes I started him on one pound of soaked beet pulp pellets twice daily. I layered the beet pulp with 1/2 pound rolled oats or barley. He has been gobbling it up and is now looking quite good. He also gets free f...
- Thu Jan 26, 2023 3:19 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 421890
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Love your ribbons Chisamba! Several years ago I had a quilted wall hanging made out of several years worth of ribbons. These can be beautiful and a wonderful way to use ribbons.
- Wed Jan 25, 2023 5:01 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Lamb Spam!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2685
Re: Lamb Spam!
Great photo of your son, Chisamba! You should be proud. The lamb is cute too.
- Sun Jan 22, 2023 7:44 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Selling my trailer--SOLD
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5091
Re: Selling my trailer--input requested
I was paid in cash. I have also taken cashiers checks. Good Luck!
- Mon Jan 09, 2023 6:25 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Mary Wanless books
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2864
Re: Mary Wanless books
I have most of her books and have audited a clinic with Mary plus several with her direct students. (Most auditing many years ago.) I think most of the controversy about Mary Wanless has to do with her personality not so much with her biomechanics. I find her books and diagrams very useful. The clin...
- Thu Jan 05, 2023 11:45 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Selling my trailer--SOLD
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5091
Re: Selling my trailer--input requested
I sold my horse trailer a year ago December. It was VERY similar to yours in age and amenities but a slightly less regarded brand.(CM all aluminum 2 horse straight load with ramp and grooming, walk through, warmblood size) Even tires were about same age. I did not put on new tires. I asked for $9000...
- Tue Dec 20, 2022 6:29 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Are internet BBs still relevant?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 14230
Re: Are internet BBs still relevant?
I’m not involved in a lot of technological sites (ie Facebook, ticktock etc), but I enjoy coming here and to the other board :D . Mostly I just read, but I thoroughly enjoy reading. I’ve come to feel like I know most of the people who contribute here. I also like that this is a much friendlier board...
- Sun Dec 11, 2022 1:58 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Hole in Cornea
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3088
Re: Hole in Cornea
I wanted to give you all an update! Cowboys recheck came up good! No green dot! This week I’ve been slowly tapering off his eye meds. He was actually pretty good throughout the process. My wonderful friend Alice came over Sat and Sun and did the am meds so I only had mid day and evening. Sue is back...
- Thu Dec 01, 2022 1:16 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Hole in Cornea
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3088
Re: Hole in Cornea
I’m seeing an orthopedic hand,arm,shoulder surgeon with 40 years experience. He’s very matter of fact ie blunt. I think that’s good. He can’t tell me exactly what the surgery would be until he gets inside. He says it depends on the quality of the tissue. Sometimes it’s very thin and fragile, others ...
- Wed Nov 30, 2022 5:39 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Hole in Cornea
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3088
Re: Hole in Cornea
Thanks Exvet! I’m feeling more hopeful this am. The pain isn’t totally gone (the doctor warned it might not be) but it is much better than it has been in months. I’m much more confident now that I’ll be able to handle medicating Cowboy. This eye problem is so worrisome especially since after a coupl...
- Wed Nov 30, 2022 6:00 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Hole in Cornea
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3088
Re: Hole in Cornea
Sorry….Volta ran. Not vetrlin
- Wed Nov 30, 2022 5:53 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Hole in Cornea
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3088
Hole in Cornea
This story is about both my injury and Cowboys (24 year old buckskin quarter horse) hole in his cornea. We could both use jingles. :D Starting with me. Last June my right wrist started to ache and complain when twisting or lifting anything heavy. I’m right handed, of course. I ignored it assuming it...
- Sun Nov 27, 2022 7:53 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: The dusty horse
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4082
Re: The dusty horse
Although we can still do baths in the middle of the afternoons (high 60s to low 70s). I find a damp rag/towel is the only thing that takes care of that surface dust. The curry or a body brush to bring it up then a damp towel.
- Thu Nov 24, 2022 1:28 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
- Replies: 187
- Views: 123947
Re: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Congratulations! Super picture to see! Happy Thanksgiving!
- Thu Nov 10, 2022 4:26 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Piggy's laminitis journey
- Replies: 77
- Views: 20855
Re: Piggy's laminitis journey
Yeah Piggy! Are you going to change his name since he “lost the excess weight”? . Also congratulations to you for all your work (and worry).
- Thu Oct 27, 2022 5:19 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
- Replies: 231
- Views: 70990
Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Chisamba, healing vibes heading your direction!
- Thu Oct 27, 2022 5:10 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
- Replies: 231
- Views: 70990
Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
I audited an L program several years ago. VERY worthwhile! Also IF you have the time available offer your services as a scribe to the participants. That will get you to the last two sessions (no auditors only participants) where they do the practice judging and testing. Hearing those discussions and...
- Thu Oct 06, 2022 5:13 am
- Forum: The Menagerie
- Topic: Crate training labrador
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1653
Re: Crate training labrador
When crate training our dogs we always give a treat when putting them in the crate. It got so they would run into the crate any time we got out a treat. Also young puppies miss their litter mates when put to bed. Soft towels and cuddly toys can help plus we always had the crate in our bedroom so the...
- Fri Sep 23, 2022 12:49 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Piggy's laminitis journey
- Replies: 77
- Views: 20855
Re: Piggy's laminitis journey
Wonderful news! From another person who has been on this long and difficult journey.
- Thu Sep 22, 2022 7:17 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Wow. Kissing spine
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1771
Re: Wow. Kissing spine
I hope they can developer a test for this gene soon!
- Thu Sep 22, 2022 7:15 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
- Replies: 231
- Views: 70990
Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Demi, it’s good to hear from you. I’ve been missing your updates. I’m glad you are riding and enjoying Besa!
- Wed Aug 17, 2022 9:49 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
- Replies: 242
- Views: 139583
Re: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
Thank you!
- Wed Aug 17, 2022 8:09 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
- Replies: 242
- Views: 139583
Re: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
I just wanted to comment on how much I enjoy watching your trail cams! A few ignorant questions….being from a very different geographical region…Arizona desert….what are the red headed birds? And the larger bathing bird (maybe a bird of prey)? Are those raccoons or ringtails? Are they the same thing...
- Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:03 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 348
- Views: 1515168
Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
All of the pictures are good but if I had to limit my choices it would be the first three. The first one is just fun. The second is classic. The third is just a wonderful picture of you.
- Mon Aug 01, 2022 3:46 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Thoughts on this video?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3776
Re: Thoughts on this video?
Just $.02 to add to the discussion. About 30 years ago I audited a John Lyons Clinic that taught something very similar. In fact the whole first day of a five day clinic was on setting your hand on the thigh and waiting for the horse to release before proceeding. So not a new or solely dressage tech...
- Fri Jul 29, 2022 5:02 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 348
- Views: 1515168
Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
I’m so sorry. Demi. Stay strong and remember all the good times.
- Mon Jul 25, 2022 3:22 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Kittens!
- Replies: 96
- Views: 32783
Re: Kittens!
Did u survive the claw trimming? Any chance ar more pictures?