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- Tue May 14, 2024 12:43 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: I feel like I'm in a Caddieshack episode with a raccoon
- Replies: 7
- Views: 220
Re: I feel like I'm in a Caddieshack episode with a raccoon
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 ...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 4:02 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
- Views: 22364
Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
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!
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:54 pm
- Forum: Rider health and fitness
- Topic: riding fitness programs?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4953
Re: riding fitness programs?
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...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:02 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Stall & barn aisle "sub-flooring"
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2456
Re: Stall & barn aisle "sub-flooring"
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....
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 5:15 pm
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- Topic: Countdown to Total Solar Eclipse
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2361
Re: Countdown to Total Solar Eclipse
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...
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 5:49 pm
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- Topic: Countdown to Total Solar Eclipse
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2361
Countdown to Total Solar Eclipse
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?
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:57 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
- Views: 22364
Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
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...
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 5:42 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Trailering Insurance
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1720
Re: Trailering Insurance
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.
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 8:17 pm
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- Topic: What’s in your car?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2904
Re: What’s in your car?
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...
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:04 pm
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- Topic: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4837
Re: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services
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...
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 5:16 pm
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- Topic: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4837
Re: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services
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'...
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 4:59 pm
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- Topic: Low Hanging Fruit
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3575
Re: Low Hanging Fruit
Too funny!
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 4:57 pm
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- Topic: New Arrival/ Reason for lack of Kringling
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5200
Re: New Arrival/ Reason for lack of Kringling
Congratulations! Can't wait till she is mobile and on her way to the barn!
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 7:26 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
- Replies: 194
- Views: 417499
Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
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....!
Wishing everyone a safe and sane 2024! Time to start a new thread for the new year....!
- Wed Dec 20, 2023 7:39 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
- Replies: 194
- Views: 417499
Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
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...
- Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:58 pm
- Forum: For Sale!
- Topic: Turnout sheets-szs: 68,78,81--Prices adjusted
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4219
Re: Turnout sheets-szs: 68,78,81--Prices adjusted
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
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:02 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
- Replies: 194
- Views: 417499
Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
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...
- Fri Oct 27, 2023 8:15 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Freeze proofing barn faucets
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3467
Re: Freeze proofing barn faucets
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 ...
- Wed Oct 04, 2023 9:34 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: September October, we go on and on.
- Replies: 240
- Views: 1174095
Re: September October, we go on and on.
Jingles for your healing, Tanga.
- Wed Oct 04, 2023 9:22 pm
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- Topic: Life Changes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3342
Re: Life Changes
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...
- Sat Sep 30, 2023 6:16 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: September October, we go on and on.
- Replies: 240
- Views: 1174095
Re: September October, we go on and on.
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...
- Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:51 pm
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- Topic: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
- Replies: 242
- Views: 139553
Re: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
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...
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 4:27 pm
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- Topic: Interesting weather …
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2238
Re: Interesting weather …
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...
- Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:10 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
- Replies: 275
- Views: 1076951
Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
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...
- Wed Jun 28, 2023 4:00 pm
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- Topic: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
- Replies: 242
- Views: 139553
Re: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
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!
- Sat Jun 10, 2023 4:37 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Stall fans
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4920
Re: Stall fans
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.
- Thu May 18, 2023 6:08 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: UPDATE Below: 2 week deadline to trailer load - advice please
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5085
Re: UPDATE Below: 2 week deadline to trailer load - advice please
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....
- Sun May 14, 2023 7:51 pm
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- Topic: Retirement and staying useful
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2908
Re: Retirement and staying useful
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.
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.
- Wed Mar 29, 2023 4:45 pm
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- Topic: Do horses grieve?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2439
Re: Do horses grieve?
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...
- Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:44 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Any new ideas to get a horse to drink?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2768
Re: Any new ideas to get a horse to drink?
In cold weather, when my oldster came into the stall for p.m. feeding, I'd fill his flatback water bucket(s) with very warm water. He'd take big long drinks. Especially if I held the bucket.... I always thought the shock of cold water on his teeth in cold weather made him reluctant to drink sometimes.
- Tue Mar 14, 2023 4:15 pm
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- Topic: Pen(wo)manship tune up?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3347
Re: Pen(wo)manship tune up?
My maternal grandmother had beautiful penmanship, and 91 year old mom still has very nice cursive handwriting (she makes her own greeting cards for family and friends). Sadly, that trait was not passed down to me. I've noticed that both the writing surface (slick vs matte) and moreover, the pen I us...
- Thu Mar 09, 2023 10:16 pm
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- Topic: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
- Replies: 242
- Views: 139553
Re: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
Thanks for sharing! Looks like the lame coyote is alive and well and roaming the territory. Loved the quail--wish we had some. I'm hearing turkeys on our place right now; any up there? I had the volume turned up on the computer downstairs while watching. Once the bird calls kicked in, Oliver Babycat...
- Tue Feb 28, 2023 6:25 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Walking away from mounting block with one leg not in stirrup
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4521
Re: Walking away from mounting block with one leg not in stirrup
All good points and perspectives above. I was lucky with my heart horse--he had excellent ground manners. Once in the saddle, I'd sometimes take a deep breath and sit there with loose reins, to reinforce a 'please don't anticipate' mindset at the mounting block. Maybe I'd like to sit here for a minu...
- Sun Feb 19, 2023 6:12 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Selling my trailer--SOLD
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5084
Re: Selling my trailer--SOLD
I sold my Exiss trailer yesterday to a very nice couple who live few hours away from me. The wife is a first-time horse owner. Husband seemed quite knowledgeable about other types of trailers in general. I did not get my full asking price, but I am very satisfied with my final sales price and how sm...
- Thu Feb 16, 2023 8:15 pm
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- Topic: Tell us about YOU.
- Replies: 223
- Views: 204729
Re: Tell us about YOU.
Hello, FlyingLily, welcome back.
Weren't you a new arrival to TX a few years back? I could be wrong. I remember meeting for dinner in San Antonio with "Falling Waters" and someone else; thought it could've been you...
Weren't you a new arrival to TX a few years back? I could be wrong. I remember meeting for dinner in San Antonio with "Falling Waters" and someone else; thought it could've been you...
- Tue Feb 07, 2023 10:34 pm
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- Topic: Chickens
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3596
Re: Chickens
Demi, so sorry to hear of your husband's situation--hoping he is well on his way to recovery. And the loss of your chooks during that time must have added huge stress. Thanks for considering me to take on Yoko! It sounds like you've found a soft landing for her. Lone chickens sometimes do ok, but of...
- Fri Feb 03, 2023 9:24 pm
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- Topic: French horn almost 2yrs in
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4972
Re: French horn almost 2yrs in
Well done! I love the sound of the French horn. As a (used-to-be) violin player, I so appreciate anyone who plays an instrument, especially taking on a brand new endeavor at a 'mature age' vs junior high/high school when I first learned how and was playing! Onward, and keep us posted!
- Sun Jan 22, 2023 6:16 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Selling my trailer--SOLD
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5084
Re: Selling my trailer--input requested
Another question, for those who've sold horse trailers: What form of payment did you accept/request from buyers? I don't do PayPal or other 'device driven' platforms, but if any of those would be safest or more reliable, I would probably go that route. DH sold a BMW sedan on craigslist once and that...
- Tue Jan 10, 2023 4:14 am
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Selling my trailer--SOLD
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5084
Re: Selling my trailer--input requested
Yes, Quelah, that's my trailer; I did see that ad, looks like from AL. I don't do FB but will look at getting some comps there. Got 3/4 of the trailer exterior washed today so plan to complete the cleanup this week and move forward with putting it on the market, hopefully by the upcoming weekend.
- Sat Jan 07, 2023 9:18 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Selling my trailer--SOLD
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5084
Re: Selling my trailer--input requested
Quelah, mine has a front tack room only (carpeted floor/swing out saddle racks/brush tray/swinging blanket bar/12 bridle hooks). I found a 'Bluebook value' on horsetrailerworld or horsetrailertrader; these were also the sites I searched for comps. Not sure how BB is determined but I plugged in my tr...
- Fri Jan 06, 2023 7:06 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Selling my trailer--SOLD
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5084
Re: Selling my trailer--input requested
Thanks for all input so far. Really helps get some perspective on this. My trailer is considered 'sport horse' size, with 7 1/2' height in horse box and tack room. I'll have to measure width again but thinking 3' for each horse. Will measure floor length while I'm at it. I know I had those numbers s...
- Thu Jan 05, 2023 7:30 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Selling my trailer--SOLD
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5084
Selling my trailer--SOLD
I'm preparing my 2008 Exiss Sport 2H, BP straight load w/ramp horse trailer for sale. I have a clear title in hand. The current Bluebook valuation is less than $7K; not sure how closely sellers look to the BB when deciding pricing, and not sure how much it comes into play with buyer price negotiatio...
- Sat Dec 31, 2022 7:28 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: So it would seem internet BBs are relevant....more questions
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8593
Re: So it would seem internet BBs are relevant....more questions
Is Horse of the Month still used/needed? Maybe move to some type of "Best of..." archive. Also, could any obviously continuously running threads (i.e. 'game camera', which I love!) be clustered at the top of the forum list? Not sure if that makes sense.
- Sat Dec 24, 2022 9:42 pm
- Forum: The Menagerie
- Topic: Dry shampoo for dogs-recommendations?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2002
Re: Dry shampoo for dogs-recommendations?
Thanks Paula those products look worth a try! Happy Christmas!
- Thu Dec 08, 2022 6:10 pm
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- Topic: Miss A and the cherry picker
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2866
Re: Miss A and the cherry picker
Sometimes seems like the bigger, noisier the object, the less stress it creates. Once at my former barn I went to collect my gelding from way out in the pasture. One of those single-seat ultralight planes went spluttering pretty low, right over our heads. My guy looked up. Whatever. Next. Yet he'd s...
- Wed Nov 30, 2022 6:47 pm
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- Topic: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
- Replies: 242
- Views: 139553
Re: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
Thanks for sharing! Oliver ("The Babycat") and I watched with great anticipation. He wondered where all those coyotes go once they leave the screen :) Really enjoyed the cardinal/bunny encounter at the water dish, and the camera crash was hilarious! First time to see a possum carry her nes...
- Wed Nov 30, 2022 6:26 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Hole in Cornea
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3076
Re: Hole in Cornea
Jingles for you both. I feel your pain re: equine eye ointments requiring multiple applications during the day. Been there, done that more than once! Ointments will be very helpful, though. Try putting the tubes down in a pocket of your britches for a few minutes to warm up the goop before putting i...
- Sun Nov 27, 2022 6:21 pm
- Forum: The Menagerie
- Topic: Dry shampoo for dogs-recommendations?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2002
Dry shampoo for dogs-recommendations?
For those in-between days when our lab mix needs refreshing, but too cold to bathe outside, and when I'm not compelled to splash around in the pup wash area ;) I'd like to try a dry shampoo for all over, not just something for spot cleaning. Some of the equine products might be pretty good, and cani...
- Thu Nov 24, 2022 4:29 pm
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- Topic: Happy Thanksgiving
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2003
Re: Happy Thanksgiving
Ditto, KathyK. Stay safe and comfortable, all!
- Sun Nov 06, 2022 10:07 pm
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- Topic: Dental Implants
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4662
Re: Dental Implants
I have not had implants, only crowns on some otherwise ok teeth. I do have teeth that decided not to show up, once my adult teeth were coming in. Never had any wisdom teeth (yippee) and have only one molar on the lower left rear instead of two, which might approximate your situation if you decide to...