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by Dapple Field
Tue Feb 21, 2023 2:06 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Walking away from mounting block with one leg not in stirrup
Replies: 14
Views: 2686

Re: Walking away from mounting block with one leg not in stirrup

My mare is a saint about standing when I'm mounting or dismounting which is GOOD as I'm now 74 and can't just swing up quickly. The motivation to her heart is a treat. Once I'm up she waits for her treat, one on each side. The same dismounting. No matter how long it takes me she just stands there ti...
by Dapple Field
Thu Feb 24, 2022 1:28 am
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
Replies: 47
Views: 13283

Re: Oldster on a hunger strike

I had a sick horse and acupuncture helped with her appetite. Might be worth a try.
by Dapple Field
Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:16 am
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: HTBF Colonel Brandon
Replies: 109
Views: 20907

Re: HTBF Colonel Brandon

Thank you so much !!
by Dapple Field
Fri Aug 20, 2021 1:30 am
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: HTBF Colonel Brandon
Replies: 109
Views: 20907

Re: HTBF Colonel Brandon

Thank you exvet ! That's very helpful.
by Dapple Field
Tue Aug 17, 2021 8:31 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: HTBF Colonel Brandon
Replies: 109
Views: 20907

Re: HTBF Colonel Brandon

Exvet, I've enjoyed your videos! I have a question about your arena lights. How tall are the poles and are you satisfied with the height? Also do you know how many lumens each light is? Am working on putting some up in my arena before fall when we run out of daylight. Thank you :)
by Dapple Field
Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:22 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Where is DJR ?
Replies: 10
Views: 4308

Where is DJR ?

She hasn't posted since February.
by Dapple Field
Wed Oct 09, 2019 3:34 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Having a run of horrible luck (graphic photos) - RIDING AGAIN!!!, Vids posted Oct 7/19!!
Replies: 119
Views: 63535

Re: Having a run of horrible luck (graphic photos) - RIDING AGAIN!!!, Vids posted Oct 7/19!!

Great news about Finn, but what is even better is that your daughter videos you while riding her horse! She has come a long ways.
by Dapple Field
Wed Sep 25, 2019 11:58 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Mold on tack
Replies: 11
Views: 8699

Re: Mold on tack

When we lived in Georgia, someone told me to add a splash of lysol to murphy's oil in water. It did seem to work pretty well and the tack handled it fine.
by Dapple Field
Wed Sep 25, 2019 11:55 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: That "girl" is a 60 year old woman!
Replies: 23
Views: 14017

Re: That "girl" is a 60 year old woman!

Being in my 70's, I'd take it as a compliment!!
by Dapple Field
Fri Aug 02, 2019 5:54 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: FREEEDOOOMMM! I'm out! I'm back!!
Replies: 21
Views: 14316

Re: FREEEDOOOMMM! I'm out! I'm back!!

I was just wondering the other day how you are doing. Great news and hope the time till February passes quickly and productively.
by Dapple Field
Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:57 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Anhydrosis - your experience
Replies: 15
Views: 11125

Re: Anhydrosis - your experience

I'll just put this out there for what it's worth. We had a haflinger who stopped sweating when he was on Therahist or Equihist (can't remember which). He resumed sweating when we took him off the medication.
by Dapple Field
Thu Jun 06, 2019 1:21 am
Forum: The Menagerie
Topic: Birds and cookware
Replies: 10
Views: 10483

Re: Birds and cookware

Thanks all. I was visiting someone's house who used non-stick cookware and found out what I've been missing all of these years! I guess I'll never have the pleasure of using it in my own home since the bird will probably outlive me. Stainless steel and cast iron it is. And, I just found out that Rev...
by Dapple Field
Mon Jun 03, 2019 10:47 pm
Forum: The Menagerie
Topic: Birds and cookware
Replies: 10
Views: 10483

Birds and cookware

Are there any non-stick pans that are safe to use when a bird is present? I know that teflon is a no-no.
by Dapple Field
Sat May 18, 2019 11:04 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Our new addition, born yesterday!
Replies: 22
Views: 13366

Re: Our new addition, born yesterday!

Wonderful !! So happy for you and your daughter!
by Dapple Field
Tue Oct 16, 2018 2:29 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Cold is coming! Recommendations for boots, coats?
Replies: 24
Views: 14242

Re: Cold is coming! Recommendations for boots, coats?

Are you still commuting from the East Coast to CO or in CO full time? For boots, I like the assortment that LLBean has. They can fit you up for almost anything. In the winter I usually ride with a larger stirrup to allow for the extra width of winter boots. I buy handwarmers by the carton on Amazon ...
by Dapple Field
Mon Oct 15, 2018 2:17 am
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: Brand new Lemieux matchy pads
Replies: 7
Views: 7108

Re: Brand new Lemieux matchy pads

Will PM you
by Dapple Field
Sat Oct 13, 2018 12:44 am
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: Brand new Lemieux matchy pads
Replies: 7
Views: 7108

Re: Brand new Lemieux matchy pads

Are you going to Equine Affair Nov 8 or 9? Might be interested in the fuchia. For some reason I think you are or maybe were in New England.
by Dapple Field
Thu Jun 07, 2018 11:47 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Walter Zettl
Replies: 13
Views: 10324

Walter Zettl

Walter Zettl died early this morning. Details are on the Walter Zettl Classic Dressage facebook page. Sorry, I don't know how to get it onto this site. May he now ride "Up in heaven" with a young body on his cherished horses.
by Dapple Field
Wed May 09, 2018 2:16 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Need some help or advice
Replies: 65
Views: 40207

Re: Need some help or advice

Keep with it Linden! You have people you don't even know rooting for you.
by Dapple Field
Tue Apr 17, 2018 8:45 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Get some spring in your step - March/April Goals & Progress
Replies: 292
Views: 122989

Re: Get some spring in your step - March/April Goals & Progress

Chisamba, you probably know, but Lyme can cause horrid temperament changes.
by Dapple Field
Sat Apr 07, 2018 9:07 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Prascend how do you administer?
Replies: 50
Views: 31405

Re: Prascend how do you administer?

For our pony, i just put it in with his tiny bit of grain. It's a deep feed tub so little chance of him tossing it out. I think the first few times I put it in a slice of apple just to make sure he would eat it.
by Dapple Field
Mon Apr 02, 2018 5:40 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I must be the world's worst packer...
Replies: 6
Views: 5887

Re: I must be the world's worst packer...

Sometimes I think it's harder to go away than to just stay home. Having to get everything ready for the animal caretaker, lists and lists of who gets what and when, vets numbers, back up numbers, making sure there is enough feed, supplements, and bedding for everyone, making sure all bird cages, lit...
by Dapple Field
Sat Mar 31, 2018 2:18 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Pysanky anyone? (Ukrainian Easter eggs)
Replies: 14
Views: 11255

Re: Pysanky anyone? (Ukrainian Easter eggs)

Oh my gosh! They are beautiful !!
by Dapple Field
Sat Feb 17, 2018 11:42 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Annwylid Dare to Dream
Replies: 191
Views: 122806

Re: Annwylid Dare to Dream

Thanks for the gate answer. Looks like they would be easy for a dirt bike to breach but would keep out 4 wheelers.
by Dapple Field
Fri Feb 16, 2018 4:55 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Annwylid Dare to Dream
Replies: 191
Views: 122806

Re: Annwylid Dare to Dream

Happiness!! I've never seen a gate like your first picture. Why is it shaped like it is ?
by Dapple Field
Thu Jan 25, 2018 1:23 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Pracend (pergolide)
Replies: 3
Views: 3832

Re: Pracend (pergolide)

My pony is also on Prascend but he is only 600 pounds so is getting one half tab a day. He's been on it a couple of years and so far his blood work is good. He is old enough that he's losing teeth though.
by Dapple Field
Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:14 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Chaps
Replies: 10
Views: 8220

Re: Chaps

Years ago I had a pair custom made and they weren't all that expensive. Maybe someone who does upholstery work could fabricate you a pair. Their sewing machine is probably heavy enough to go through leather. Farriers often have their chaps locally made. Ask yours if he has any leads.
by Dapple Field
Sat Dec 16, 2017 12:18 am
Forum: The Menagerie
Topic: Solved Senior Kitty problem!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 6048

Re: Solved Senior Kitty problem!!!

In case the vision is not an issue with a cat missing the box,I had a 17 year old Himalayan who started peeing outside of the box. I was siting near the box one day and "Zeus" went INTO his box and peed on the floor. Turns out he would go in the box just enough to get all 4 feet in, lift h...
by Dapple Field
Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:22 pm
Forum: The Menagerie
Topic: Arapawa sheep
Replies: 5
Views: 7176

Re: Arapawa sheep

Love your sheep!! The lambs are adorable.
by Dapple Field
Sun Nov 12, 2017 7:20 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: For those who got their own indoor arena...
Replies: 39
Views: 22492

Re: For those who got their own indoor arena...

On the subject of boarding, I have owned and operated a 30 stall barn which we ran as a business. I really didn't have people complaining about anything. Fencing was safe and repaired as needed, horses were well fed, if supplements were put in a baggie - I fed them, dressed and undressed horses for ...
by Dapple Field
Sat Sep 16, 2017 5:37 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Farm/Stable on 16 acres for sale!
Replies: 31
Views: 21378

Re: Farm/Stable on 16 acres for sale!

For me, as a former boarding barn owner, I liked the shot of the hay truck and elevators. It showed a large capacity in the hay loft and also the fact that you can actually get a large truck to the barn. Those are important necessities when housing multiple horses.
by Dapple Field
Mon Aug 21, 2017 3:02 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Copper nails?
Replies: 10
Views: 9827

Re: Copper nails?

My farrier has used the copper nails for the past two shoeing. He seems to like them and says that they can't hurt.
by Dapple Field
Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:31 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Most hated domestic task.
Replies: 31
Views: 21245

Re: Most hated domestic task.

Cleaning the bird cage and cooking.
by Dapple Field
Fri Aug 04, 2017 4:10 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Day 1 of vacation, and THIS happens!
Replies: 23
Views: 19394

Re: Day 1 of vacation, and THIS happens!

Love Nova Scotia and PEI. I have relatives there and my Grandmother came from Amherst.
by Dapple Field
Wed Jul 26, 2017 7:26 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Anyone ever had hip labral tear surgery?
Replies: 5
Views: 5727

Re: Anyone ever had hip labral tear surgery?

I've had 2 shoulders and 2 knees done. The knee replacements were a walk in the park compared to the shoulders. Was back on the horse in 6 weeks with the knees so if you have your hip replaced, barring any complications you should be OK.
by Dapple Field
Wed Jul 19, 2017 2:15 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Spinoff of Prudent -- your riding genesis
Replies: 19
Views: 17151

Re: Spinoff of Prudent -- your riding genesis

Started with lessons for one year at a local farm that actually taught horsemanship when I was in 10th grade after years of begging. Got a horse from an auction for $250.75 who luckily was an absolute saint. Parents didn't think we needed lessons after we got the horse but fortunately we had a great...
by Dapple Field
Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:59 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: 5 acre property layout and poop
Replies: 17
Views: 14143

Re: 5 acre property layout and poop

Boots, I would suspect that the amount of shavings mixed in with the manure would be a factor. Few shavings would equal slipperyness. Also the drainage under the shavings track would be important.
by Dapple Field
Wed Jul 12, 2017 3:07 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: 5 acre property layout and poop
Replies: 17
Views: 14143

Re: 5 acre property layout and poop

My only regret with our place is that in hind sight, I wish we would have built a small simple indoor with just a few stalls across one end instead of the beautiful, custom barn that we did. In this climate (VT) an indoor would have been much more useful than tongue and groove varnished stalls. The ...
by Dapple Field
Sun Jun 25, 2017 3:06 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: anhyrdosis
Replies: 9
Views: 8952

Re: anhyrdosis

I had a gelding who developed anhidrosis when he was on antihistamines. Once he was off of them he was alright.
by Dapple Field
Sat Jun 24, 2017 12:51 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Cheers!
Replies: 23
Views: 15789

Re: Cheers!

Waves
by Dapple Field
Wed Jun 07, 2017 9:20 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Questions on floating.
Replies: 5
Views: 5804

Questions on floating.

For about the past 19 years my vets have power floated my horses. The vets were in WA, IA/NE, and VT, so not any one vet. My Clydesdale who is about 25 and Welsh pony who is also about 25 are both having trouble with their teeth. We have owned them since 2004 so their teeth have been power floated f...
by Dapple Field
Wed May 10, 2017 3:51 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Rain ....
Replies: 21
Views: 15132

Re: Rain ....

We had snow at the slightly higher elevations yesterday and the day before and more rain elsewhere. There is no end in sight for at least a week. I had to put winter coats back on the horses it has been so cold here lately. When the sun finally does come out, the bugs are going to be horrendous!! DJ...
by Dapple Field
Sat May 06, 2017 7:25 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Lonely cat
Replies: 13
Views: 12517

Re: Lonely cat

Following this with interest!! We have a 16 year old male Himalayan who just lost his sister. Some of his yowls sound as if he is in pain but if we talk to him or pick him up he stops. He's been to the vet and seems OK but we have to go away on 2 separate occasions and will leave him at home where i...
by Dapple Field
Thu Apr 27, 2017 9:35 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Deposit for sale horse question
Replies: 31
Views: 21079

Re: Deposit for sale horse question

Piedmontfields, she is CUTE!

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