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I wear Sorel shearling slippers. Over time, the insoles wear out, but I just cut new ones out of a sheepskin pelt and they last a few years. Very cozy and easy to slip on/off.

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I'm using Alfalfa lox by Triple Crown for my mare. Feeding fat and alfalfa I would think would cover you pretty well though you might want to add in an Omega supplement (I like Omega horse shine). I had asked my vet who scoped my mare who has had issues with ulcers and he said alfalfa was one of th...

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I treated Annabelle last winter, then put her on SmartGI Ultra for several months. Based on a recommendation, I started her on Outlast, then tapered off the SmartGI this summer. So far so good. The Outlast is her "grain" that her supplements go in. I give her 3 caps of generic esomeprazole...

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Wow, Queso is making such great progress!

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Moutaineer wrote:Darn, if it were a 10 I'd bite your arm off for it. I love this color. Does it run small, perchance?

Maybe a touch small in the shoulders? It's a nice light fabric, so it would be good for schooling even if it doesn't have a tailored look.

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Went for a run yesterday - it was better than the previous run at least, but I need to do more if I want to start running better. Way too much food happening right now. I'll be happy if I can maintain for the next two weeks, and then work on dropping again. I'd love to be down 8-10# by the time Anna...

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Wait, this is CORAL - the Pantone color of the year!

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( Mid 50s and higher: naked Low 40s-low 50s: rain sheet only Mid 30s-Low 40s: a lighter medium weight blanket, no hood Mid 20s-Mid 30s: a heavier medium weight blanket with a hood Low 20s and under: heavy blanket with a hood That is about what I do, though if it's rainy and <70, I do put a Sunshowe...

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Yum, sourdough! I made a starter a year or two ago, and the bread was delicious, but I could never get it to rise the way I wanted. If I ever try again, I think I'll buy a starter, or get some from a proven one. Yesterday we had delicious fish tacos on homemade corn tortillas. Tonight is tofu/veggie...

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I've heard of them, but never actually had one. Very southern, as far as I know, and haven't made it out west yet.

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How is everyone doing? Only a one month slog through Christmas cookies and nog until everyone hits the wall and starts making NY's fitness resolutions. Knee was a little cranky after running last weekend, so I've been walking the dog at night. At least lots of neighbors have lights up, which makes i...

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I don't know if this helps you at all, MC. My guy had never shown any gut problems in the 7 years that I've had him so now we've entered a new phase of our relationship. He definitely is ulcery from this. Cause or effect? Doesn't matter now. Well, cause or effect might influence your management goi...

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7 weeks just doesn't do it for a shod horse with this kind of foot. 7 weeks?! That's too long for my two barefoot wear very evenly mares. I can't imagine a shoe staying on that long :shock: OTOH, I'm on a barefoot trimming FB group, and they're asking how to convince cheap owners that they need to ...

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So many comments about reimbursing, but I think it's more about the quality of care. Reimbursing is not the first thing I think of here. It's the care or lack of for her horse. Yes but, what's done is done, and the clinic should be falling over themselves to make it right. Just like a restaurant co...

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Thanks all! This diagnosis was quite a shock yesterday, but probably better in the long run than some of the other possibilities. I'm working on getting her into a stabilizing shoe and setting her up with some toys to alleviate boredom. At least she is allowed out in her small pen, where she has a v...

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This came free with my recent Horze.com order, and it's just too bright with my chestnut mares. Would be cute on dark bay/black/gray. Pay shipping ($6 or so) and it's yours:

https://www.horze.com/womens-show-shirt ... 33209.html

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Ridiculous - they should comp you for the time they screwed up, not to mention getting the care issues corrected.

I can't imagine a vet putting a horse in a soiled stall/pen.

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Thanks Susan - Cathy was already scheming about who else I could ride. I told her a need a few days to feel sorry for myself first. I'll have to do something this winter/spring if I want to be prepared to swing a leg over the baby giraffe next summer though.

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I have a like new 28" Westip if you're interested.

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Well, FML. Had a new vet out and she pinpointed Annabelle's issue: fractured coffin bone wing.

Good prognosis, but she is going to be layed up for 6-8 months. So much for 2019.

I will need to muster the ambition to ride other people's horse, I suppose.

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Aww, congratulations!

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So funny! (probably not to the rider at the time) Tesla's barn name should actually be Thumper. Whenever she's being led at what she deems to be Too Slow (which is pretty much any walking speed if she thinks she is headed towards food), she reaches her right front leg out and stops it down, almost l...

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Glad you are getting around better and riding, Sue! Baby T has learned to trot next to me without getting so excited (mostly) and slowly getting better with her hoof-handling manners. Learning to wear a blanket now that the weather has turned. Yesterday she took the bridle without the fruit roll-up ...

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Heddy, hope you and your husband are both feeling better! Instead of an apple dessert, I started off the day with apple pie cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing. I can't remember the last time I had a good cinnamon roll, but these were SO GOOD. The cheesecake came out fabulous. I just had a slice ...

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Jingles! He is in good hands and I'm sure he'll be right as rain soon.

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That is such an athletic little horse. I bet they will go far together.

Abby, so sorry about your foot woes.

And Miro/Dresseur.

Such a bummer that this thread seems to be turning into an injured list.

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Gah, I keep eyeing the olive green LeMieux pad and accessories, and now SmartPak has their olive green silicone breeches on clearance. Must. Resist. Buy the breeches, wrap them, put a tag on them from DH to you, and tell him you've taken care of some of his Christmas shopping. My DH loves it when I...

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Their flamingo pink is lovely, quite orange. It might look cute with red redheads. I have a light cotton sweater of theirs in that color and it looks really sharp with olive green breeches! Gah, I keep eyeing the olive green LeMieux pad and accessories, and now SmartPak has their olive green silico...

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Ugh, glad it is nothing major!

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Kyra has been pretty good. Our ride on Monday ended a little prematurely. I had her over on the track and one of the other boarders was riding way out in the hay field. She was very intent on the apparition that was out there. When that rider came back by us, she finally figured out it was a horse ...

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OK, I am making a maple-praline cheesecake. Haven't made a cheesecake in years. Smoked pulled turkey with jus Honey-mustard Brussels sprouts Yukon gold mashed potatoes Roasted kabocha squash Stovetop (gag) Maybe an apple dessert? And of course we'll lay in some potato bred, cream cheese and jellied ...

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Inspire me. I have an 11# organic, free range turkey, and I'm planning to try pulled turkey with jus smoked with apricot wood. DH will make Stovetop dressing because he is a monster. Pecan pie is his favorite, so I will look for a corn syrup-free version of that. I think last year I did a version wi...

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I'm so sorry. It sounds like Roger had a wonderful life with you.

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Set up the lines so that they are low on the surcingle-- this prevents the spin and is a bit like butt reining. ;) If you are not using a surcingle, holler and I will take a photo of how I do it with a saddle on the low setting. Yes, I am using a surcingle, I will try putting them a little lower, b...

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Blob, your girl looks fantastic. I love how she's using her hind leg in those shots! Annabelle's leg is nearly back to normal, so I'm thinking she'll be back to work for Thanksgiving. I managed to jog her in hand a few times, then she just started showing off her rearing skillz, so we had to shut do...

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Since I couldn't find an affordable Thermatex quarter sheet, I settled for the Vail wool riding blanket by Horze. I love it so far! And it works w/my monoflap. https://www.horze.com/quarter-sheets-and-exercise-blankets/horze-vail-wool-riding-blanket/24612.html?color=PDB That one looks good, but onl...

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Jingles for Roger!

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After all, this is a 'discussion forum' is it not? If someone doesn't want to discuss the topic, it's simple to ignore it. I guess I'm missing what is being considered 'rude' here. Yes, but the OP had no response at all to DJR's excellent post with direct experience on the subject as a medical prof...

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Exciting, she is beautiful!

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That is a nice problem to have, Chisamba! I can't speak directly to Texas, but I did spend two years in southern New Mexico, and it would occasionally dip into the 20's, but mostly stayed above freezing, so I certainly didn't need or have the arsenal of various winter clothes that I own now as an Id...

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I have a Thermatex Nordic. I use it like MC, since I have a monoflap saddle and remove it once warmed up, then throw it back on at the end of the ride. It's too big for Annabelle, but when I price out buying another in her size, I cheap out and decide to make do. Really it just needs some extra velc...

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There's a Rambo Dry Rug that is like a towel material and there is a Centaur Turbo Dry. I can not find any product called a Rambo Turbo Dry. :?: Comments about the Rambo is that once shavings get on it, you can't get them off. Misremembered the name, but it is the Rambo. I read the same thing about...

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StraightForward wrote:Might be smaller than Deanna's, but for that price, I had to have it.

My pony arrived with severe cervical arthritis. Some quick surgery and he's able to pick his head up. Unfortunately, he is unable to achieve a grazing position, which might explain his low BCS.

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Linden, your guy is gorgeous (and huge)!

Zinnia, nice to see your new boy too. He sounds wonderful. What a scary episode with the surgery; glad he is being a good patient and healing!

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SueB said she was having good results with the Rambo Turbo Dry cooler. I don't think the regular fleece ones wick all that well. Some of them seem too heavy to allow the horse to cool off very much, or don't allow air flow underneath. A scrim underneath might help to provide some air flow. Even a bi...

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Great article thanks for sharing!

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It is nice that CotH is highlighting the success of various breeds at the dressage finals. http://www.chronofhorse.com/article/sensitive-smart-catherine-harris-rides-arabian-u-s-dressage-finals?fbclid=IwAR3ix2CZmfL46ZmNCkwIxQTG9u5RmzO8xMib9aSedIGnMS1icIfMIo6hVrg http://www.chronofhorse.com/article/r...

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Do get him re-scoped before you taper off the ulcer meds. The mare I just got rid of had pretty severe ulcers that were resulting in similar behavior (nearly planted the trainer when they were just walking on a loose rein with nothing spooky happening). She was not healed after 28 days, we had to do...

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Wow, too cold for me, especially when it's just into November! I can deal with winter here, but it doesn't get down below 0F that much, and we don't get tons of snow. So far just in the 20's at night and Miss No-Hair Annabelle is still happy in her 100gram turnout, while Tesla will remain au natural...

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Imperini, glad to hear Pal is settling in. I'm sure she'll relax in the new arena soon. It is a big change for her. SF I don't know what the vet injected in the tendon sheath. My recollection is he said it was a steroid but don't quote me on it. Cost for the injection was $155, won't tell you what t...

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