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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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!

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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Thanks Paula those products look worth a try! Happy Christmas!

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Ditto, KathyK. Stay safe and comfortable, all!

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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...

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FOR SALE-- Assorted turnout sheets as described below. Please read descriptions, as I tried to be as comprehensive as I could. All items are gently used, all are cleaned, all include leg straps where applicable, each item in a storage bag. Suggested asking prices added, but looking for your best, re...

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Is this the same tyke who just yesterday fit wonderfully into a lobster pot?

. He'll need a pony real soon!

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Whew, I can breathe again

. R&R time!

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Jingles and positive thoughts for everyone in your circle. My BIL had an ablation and it seemed to work for him. Stay positive and calm and when you feel ready, please check in here again so we can hear how much better you feel!

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{{{Hugs}}} to you during this very sad time.

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Khall, so glad you are deciding to keep this boy for a while! He'll enjoy a beach boy vacation! RE: heartworm, I guess things have changed in the 11 years since we've had a dog. Didn't know about the 2x testing for dogs with unknown treatment history. Our Bentley, adopted last Dec. at age 2 (best gu...

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Took my truck in this a.m. for routine oil change and some other minor stuff. Major oil pan issues discovered. The $$ I got for the manure spreader will cover all but about $300 of the truck repairs...... Lucky me! I guess.

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Waved goodbye to my spreader this a.m. The buyer drove 4 hours to come pick it up

. I dropped the price once more since gas prices are so high. Plus, he's an Aggie (went to Texas A&M) like me!

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Trump's ego is too big for him to back away, even if not vying for POTUS. He's getting his jollies by fueling the fires. Perhaps a more scary prospect than RDS would be Ted "Fled" Cruz. He's a real creepster.

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Just dropped the price a bit on my spreader. I'll consider reasonable offers....

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Try soaked hay pellets first, without any supplement, to see if they'd be palatable. I wouldn't rule out beet pulp products with molasses, if you're only using the foodstuff to deliver supplements, since the molasses content overall is not going to be a huge component of the daily diet. Also, what a...

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Yes, my ad is running in our local weekly paper (every Wednesday;) ) for 3 editions, plus a freebie horse mag, plus CL, plus another rural weekly paper. Hoping someone is interested since it is a great machine and I don't want it to go to waste.

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Not sure where this should be posted, but I'm selling my manure spreader. Since my beloved oldster has gone to the Rainbow Bridge, and there are no horses in the immediate future for me, I can't see keeping it. This spreader is just over 1 year old and has many hours of good use still available to s...

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Should be able to be seen in some form by most of the U.S. If link doesn't work, go to earthsky.org. Also, I watched the ISS pass overhead last night when I did nite check at the barn. Very cool! https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/total-lunar-eclipse-may16-2022/?utm_source=EarthSky+News&u...

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What a relief and a good update. Catio will be wonderful, too! Lots of cool designs out there. Not much consolation, but at least you appear to have some type of recourse for this horrible transgression. Out in the county where I live, seems the morons and cretins get away with every possible infrac...

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She's sleeping in...

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I'd like to quote part of a Letter to the Editor, published back in February, in a nearby city's newspaper. The words are from a Richard C., the thoughts echo my own: " No woman should be forced to carry a pregnancy to term. There is nothing worse than forcing an unloved, unwanted child into th...

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Thanks, KM, for your thoughts. It often seems to be kidneys as either the basis or the final factor for many situations. Last week we said goodbye to our 17 y.o. kitty, Sebastian. His situation was very similar to your Mom's pup. Unfortunately, due to miscommunication by the vet's staff we ended up ...

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Oster Golden A5 Clippers--single speed, power cord, 120v/45 watts, made in USA, instruction manual copyright 2002. Comes with: size 15 Cryogen-X blade, size 10 Wide Elite Cryogen-X blade, carbon brush and brush spring assemblies, two tubes of oil These clippers are somewhere around 20 years old. Use...

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All fly masks have been donated :) I have seven (7) used flymasks, all Horse size, all with velcro closures, all recently put through the washing machine (although some still have some hairs stuck on). They're in serviceable condition in the configurations listed below. You'll need to take all 7 fly...

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So glad you found a wonderful family member. IMHO, they never completely take the place of those who went before them, yet we are often able to build on those experiences and memories to create a new place to receive them in our hearts and souls.

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So very, very sorry for this tragic loss :(. I hope there is some form of restitution that can be had. My guess is that these dogs, likely, couldn't even be trusted around people (neighbors), depending upon the circumstances. Seems like in too many locations, laws/ordinances end up protecting the pe...

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Thanks for all your condolences and kind words. It's a slow roller coaster of emotions that the rest of life keeps interrupting. I try to start chipping away at cleaning, storing, prepping supplies, tack, equipment, etc. to be donated and/or sold, and realize it is too soon. Yesterday I bought a you...

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Thanks for asking, M. I just finished typing a lengthy response but it somehow vanished. My equine partner of 24 years is gone. 'K' was coming 31 and had been in retirement with a bit of arthritic lameness for several years here on our ranch. I'm floundering right now, trying to function in a swirl....

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Demi, you have a PM.

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Yes, Chisamba, quality of life goes beyond just finding something he'll eat. This is the proverbial 'elephant in the room' for me right now. He is already compromised (teeth, vision and hearing, and soundness) and although he shows spunk in the morning, his overall way of being is not really the sam...

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Thanks, I might make another attempt at some rehydrated alf cubes. Didn't seem to sit well with my old guy; seems he prefers (at least right now) crunchy, but his preferences are a moving target. He has now consented to have his Purina Sr. feed top-dressed with Ultium (Quelah's suggestion), but hard...

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How very sad; thank you for sharing this news. She'll see her beloved critters at the Rainbow Bridge.

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Thanks for the alfalfa source near Bastrop and for suggestion on acupuncture, too. DH gave the B vitamins injection two days ago. Not kicking in yet. Oldster turned his nose up at the Ultium yesterday. :( Feed store didn't have the Calf Manna. No breakfast eaten this a.m. Four separate feed pans wit...

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