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For those heading out to vacationland, enjoy yourselves and recharge those batteries! Good for you, good for your ponies, too. Tanga, hoping that some peace lies ahead with your situation and for your mom. Jingles as always. Can't believe the heat bomb ya'll are enduring is currently NOT on top of u...

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Jingles to all, and their horses. Everything typically craters all at once... Heddy, hope Maia's bites (?)have calmed down. Had that happen to K one day--came in from the pasture all tiny bumps. Fire ants here. Also, hope your dad is able to get some relief soon with his medical issues. Aleuronx-- j...

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Also a long-time Muck Boot wearer, currently disappointed with their longevity. They split along the sides and tread goes flat fairly quickly. I do use them daily in unforgiving terrain in addition to the barn. Hate to just throw them in the trash, but don't know who would take them, esp. my size 6 ...

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Khall, tough decision about your friend's mare. Been there, done that 3 years ago now and still is gut wrenching to hear when others need to walk that path. SF, love to hear about your jumping-- living vicariously through your reports. I did find that some aspects of my meager dressage training coul...

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Tanga, my eyes are popping out of my head reading about your unfortunate nightmare....Will the rehab staff be at all helpful in keeping you in the loop or understanding the family situation? Might be a tiny relief if someone in charge there at least had a grasp of what's happening. Stubborn + nut-jo...

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Josette thanks for sharing your situation and the links to important information. I hope your mom's passing was a quiet one. Time now for you to focus on moving past the bad memories. The memory of having to put my uncle in a nursing home against his wishes (he was dying at home, alone, from metasta...

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Khall--nice way to start the day with a foal! (Today is DH's/my 37th anniversary

. Please share his name when he gets one, plus a few more pics. And to your point previously, agreed that easy keepers really can be tough to manage.

Is it April already??

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Aleuronx--how nice! Chisamba--I know of one person who still has 'stuff' going on, well after his bout with COVID, but he's much older than you. One day we'll know more about the cootie and how it messes with folks, but those in the throes may not get the benefit they need right now. tanga--wonderin...

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GH, I bet the adults were taking plenty of pics of that little girl! Maybe she'll be a dressage queen some day just because she sat on Piggy :). Glad you've overcome your canter fears. I had a lunge lesson once on a predictably unpredictable horse I owned (I'd been riding my other horse for several ...

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Thanks for the livestream, SH! Oliver (Babycat) finds it much more interesting than sitting in the kitchen window. He took time out from Tech Support (i.e. strolling across DH's keyboard) to watch the feeder cam, swatting at every bird who flew on and off screen

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Still lurking but keeping tabs with interest with all the projects, goals and success, big and small, from everyone. Last month's spam session gave me a scare so hoping I'm not entertaining any bots, breaches or virus cooties by posting now :). And Goldhorse, I feel your pain and sorrow with all the...

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Thanks, Chisamba and exvet for sharing your stories and baring your souls. You both gave all you could in attempting to turn things around for the better with your horses. I've learned so much in this space over the years from folks like yourselves. Somewhere I read "Behind every strong person ...

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I was hoping the initial Harris campaign enthusiasm would've carried over into votes. Without spending time outlining specific remedies for our country's woes (real or perceived) it seemed too much time was spent responding to what Trump did or said. Personally my biggest concerns are for environmen...

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Khall, so glad Joplin made it through the colic. Trailering would've added 10x the panic for me--glad you could do it! Those all-important night checks......

And welcome, to the DDBB, E.L.D.!

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Re: trucks and trailers, my 2007 Chevy Silverado HD2500 diesel is in the shop right now for some work (oil change, front rotor re-do, coolant stuff). It has 106K mi. on it and although I'm horseless now I think I'll keep this machine until it drops in the traces. So convenient for all the things tha...

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Gosh, Khall, what a nightmare. Has any bloodwork been done on any of the horses? Might be a shotgun approach but you never know. Could the lameness be just a symptom of a different issue? DH used to say, "True. True. But unrelated" --in that health problems occurring simultaneously can som...

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Today marks the 55th anniversary of astronauts' first steps on the surface of the moon. My dad was working for NASA at the time. He was always bringing home official NASA photographs of astronauts, of rocket ships and all NASA-related images, plus sew-on patches of the mission insignia, rocket-shape...

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More jingles for big improvement and complete bill of health for Rip.

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Exciting news from everyone! Heddy, I thought you were already THERE! Guess I missed the flight plan memo

Chisamba what great discipline and drive you have! Mushi!

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Wow, Heddy, sorry the Lone Star State didn't give you the best send-off. Glad you're taking the disasters in stride but, hey, what's an epic haul without a few close calls to remember?! Take care of those remaining fingers and jingles for smooth sailing.

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Heddy, hope all your critters, self and "stuff" arrive in MD in perfect condition! Give us a shout here when you get a break from the trip and unpacking! Sorry to see you leave TX.

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We're also on (wooded) acreage here. I've trapped and relocated bunches of critters over the years, mostly when I'd do night check in the barn (ring-tailed cats, skunks, possums, rat snakes, raccoons, feral cats) although in the last 2 years I've relocated a couple of rattlesnakes during the day (I ...

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OK all, just for grins, go off course to the "Rider Health/Fitness" forum, 'Rider fitness programs' post and scroll down to Chisamba's entry near the bottom. Second paragraph. And Chisamba, no fair editing your posting before others can read it. Ahoy, matey!

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Chisamba your post is cracking me up, what with those pirates and pirates livers! OK-- auto fill-- but this is pretty funny reading! I will say I also tried pilates and was nothing but sore and frustrated. My hips didn't like any of it, so I stick with a personal training program and try to walk our...

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Agree, best to keep compost/organic materials in the pastures or gardens. My setup is exactly as Khall's, although now minus the horses. Never had problems with my materials. Hope your eventual new owners will appreciate the 'shoring up' of these areas....

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Zevida glad those clouds moved out of the way! Same thing here, we were very fortunate. The drifting cloud streams actually added some extra "O-h-h-h-h-h!" to the surreal display. Got out my binoculars during totality and it all took place just as so many had described, although nothing li...

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One week and counting to The Big Dark! Of course, the current weather prediction for us (in the heart of totality!) is cloudy skies and possible thunderstorms

Anyone else planning to observe this feat of nature?

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Chiming in here, also really like Blob's pale pink--looks very tasteful! In a style way, not a food way;) Congrats on 'Lani Baby and the healthy birth. She looks to be a real pistol, beyond the usual foal pistol! Might have to start a new set of posts under her own title..... Heddy, sorry to see you...

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Another thumbs up for US Rider; only used them twice and actually neither time with a horse involved, thankfully. I'm in a rural setting with largest town about 23 miles away.

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Up front: two water bottles, notepads, a Patrick Starfish (Spongebob's buddy) plastic toy, chapsticks, CDs (yes my truck is THAT old), baby wipes, winter gloves, deo, pair of socks, sack of quarters, masks, real old-fashioned U.S. and state maps; under bench seat in back: dirt, several gimme caps, r...

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Tanga, hopefully you can secure a room at the senior care facility so when this maelstrom is over, your mom will have a safe place to land. I can barely imagine how this is impacting your life and your mom's--just having to be in non-stop survival mode. A note on the UTI, those infections can simmer...

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Tanga that sounds like a living nightmare; I wish I had information to help you wade through this. Hoping that what others have suggested can help you find a way forward for your mom. Don't forget to keep yourself mentally/physically healthy as best you can. DH and I are on the frontline for my mom'...

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Too funny!

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Congratulations! Can't wait till she is mobile and on her way to the barn!

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HL, what an unfortunate accident! Hope you can overcome your wrist situation once you're out on the trails.

Wishing everyone a safe and sane 2024! Time to start a new thread for the new year....!

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Hugs to you, Chisamba, on the passing of your wonderful dog under extraordinary circumstances. It is so tough to juggle all the other life stuff while finding emotional space to grieve in a way that you need to. I hope your son can reconcile that the circumstances were unavoidable. What a heartbreak...

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Have made another price adjustment on these turnout sheets. Might not get to you before Christmas but a nice way to start the New Year

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Not riding, just lurking now, but I still appreciate the dedication to horse, to sport and to personal health everyone seems to have. Observations from Chisamba make me nod my head "Yes, yes". And interesting how many continue to work towards weight management (with themselves); it doesn't...

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I have 3 of the frost-proof hydrants you've installed in your garden area. They are all outside. I couldn't imagine one being installed inside a structure but maybe I just haven't seen them done that way. They're designed to self-empty any remaining water once the handle is closed via a spout under ...

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Jingles for your healing, Tanga.

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SHL,thanks for posting. Over the decades it seems that many of the significant life changes which were either thrust upon me, or that I decided to make actually ended up being the best thing that could've happened, given the situation. Not always evident at the time, but when one has a chance to loo...

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Wow, so much coming at everyone. That's the way of horses, though! Tomorrow is October so maybe all the mayhem/injuries/illness are done... Chisamba, I empathize with the scenario you're facing with your elder mare. Had that emotional conversation with myself last year as I said goodbye to my geldin...

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Once again, Oliver (orange tabby :) ) and I thank you for posting the latest critter cam footage! That vireo species might have been a blue-gray gnatcatcher; we're seeing them a bit more right now, but not sure if you are in their range. Always excited to see roadrunners. They have interesting facia...

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Cool video! NOAA always says if you can hear thunder you're close enough to be struck by lightning, so good idea to stay under cover. Over the years I've been able to observe some awesome lightning displays from the (relative) safety of our barn. We, too, can see about an hour away into the distance...

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Living vicariously through all the posts here. So sorry, Chis, about the youngster with prolapse. Have only had that happen in one of my older hens; sadly, not a good outcome. But very nifty job with Fly's first show. What a good boy! Nice to see all the training progressing in bits and pieces and l...

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Wonderful video! As they say, the key to attracting birds to your environment: water, water, water. We're fortunate to get all those species depicted, except the Louisiana waterthrush, although we have the black-crested titmice (mouse?) down here. Thanks!

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Paula, did you receive your stall fan yet? How is it working so far? How did you end up attaching the fan (stall or ceiling)? I ordered the Valley Vet 18" fan (this being for my chicken coop) but too big/heavy/vortex for my use. So went with your QC Supply 14" fan. Waiting for delivery.

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Congrats on staying the course and the successful vet trip! Jingles for his good recovery. How sad about your kitty; fortunate that he managed to get back home and receive the 'help' needed. Life tends to throw the whole lot at us sometimes....

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When he retired I think my oldster 'K' would've been a good prospect to use for the littles' lessons.
Unfortunately, there were no appropriate lesson/riding facilities close enough to me, and he just had too many feed, care and health considerations to loan him out long term.

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I, too, believe that horses and other animal species grieve, in a fashion, and/or suffer a sense of loss or befuddlement when a herd/flock/pack member disappears. The behavior changes that we observe in the critters who remain after a friend's passing are, IMHO, not just coincidence. Who knows all t...

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