That is amazing. I love how you can see the little hairs on his nose and his little feet.

***JinGleS***

Did anyone mention Ashland OR yet? I lived there for 2 years. Stunningly beautiful. Housing is expensive within city limits. Perhaps a road trip is in order to see which area resonates with you? "Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, majestic mountains, rushing rivers, rolling foothills and drama...

I was worried the garlic is too good to be true. Kitty can't partake in any case. I was reading online: One person had used garlic and thought it was working, apparently had no clue until she brought her dogs into the groomers. She was informed her animals were infested with fleas. That makes the re...

I have 2 dogs - ancient German shepherd and neurotic chihuahua. Neither dog does more than putter around the yard at home. They both spend most of their day indoors. I also have 1 indoor cat. We've been alternating between Frontline and Advantage for flea control for years. The products have worked,...

I've used talc powder. Ants avoid it like the plague. Haven't heard of using cucumber peel - I'll try it - next time I see the little buggers.
Food doesn't seem to be relevant. They sometimes invade a downstairs craft room. No reason for being there that I can fathom.

Thanks FatCat.
I'm in West Linn - a few miles south of PDX.

It's crossed my mind, FatCat. I think you're right. The only way to get those riding muscles is to ride (and supplement with work outs). Here's my whine - Paying full board for my horse, his vet bills, and my own weekly lessons doesn't leave me much $$ to lease another horse. There may be a horse at...

How can I get myself in riding-shape without actually riding a ton? What exercises approximate riding? My horse is recovering from a lameness. I am hand-walking him for now. I am in the process of scheduling a riding lesson at another barn once a week. Five years ago a friend and I decided to take a...

Jingles! What a cutie

Speaking as a mom who had to find an ortho for her daughter's back surgery - I would absolutely talk to another doc for a second opinion. Get a third if you don't like either doctor. Communication is super important - make sure you have a doctor you feel is on your team, you understand, you like. Go...

Thank you , everyone. I appreciate your help. When I had the vet examine my horse she did a full chiropractic work-up on him. She didn't find any soreness - including the back and wither area. She could see he was off but found no aberrations in the muscle tissue and his Achilles tendons were flexib...

Lovely yarn - wow, I'm impressed!

I loved seeing the sheep too. Amazing coloration.

I thought this was going to be about donkeys!

I'm a weaver, so if ya'll have a lot of yarn you don't know what to do with think of me! ;) I'm in Oregon - there is a big fiber community of spinners. They do lovely work. I'd love to learn one day. You all should post some pictures of what you've spun sometime. I'd enjoy seeing it. We weavers are ...

We didn't do radiographs. Vet first suspected neurological problems - but after having the horse walk, trot, canter and move in various patterns she felt he knows where is feet and legs are. You bring up a good point - what would be my next step here? Call in a different vet for a second opinion and...

My horse has a mystery lameness. Has been seen by the vet and farrier - neither can pinpoint a cause. It started at the end of summer. We do 3 or 4 days of trail riding (1 - 1.5 hours per ride) and the horse began acting a little owie on the front end. Sometimes he would stumble - but it was always ...

Hmmm, so maybe there's a sub-group for Portugal?
I would enjoy the lessons with trail ride option. I love being with the locals, learning about culture, cuisine, etc...If anyone else is into that sort of thing.

Why are you all deciding on Spain over Portugal? Both places look amazing - just curious.
I've heard Portugal is incredible. I've wanted to go for ages.

Oh no. I just saw this thread.
I'm so sorry.

Are you interested in health, beauty, using essential oils on animals? This one is older - but I like how it is arranged. I have used it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0931432820?keywords=essential%20oils%20book&qid=1448382380&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2 This book looks good - but I haven't pe...

That is awesome. “discussions on the vexed question of whether logs should be stacked with the bark facing up or down have marred many a christening and spoiled many a wedding when wood enthusiasts are among the guests” Too bad I missed the 6 hr tv show: "A Norwegian television programme based ...

No tech help - just wanted to say I LOVE my fitbit. Mine shows me the funniest faces. The other night I sat around a bit to watch Survivor - looked at my fitbit screen - he showed me a picture of a potato with two eyes. (At first I thought he was calling me a turd, then realized the picture was a po...

Great ideas, everyone!

I love the idea of the Weenie Ride, PaulaO. That is more my speed!

My barn borders on private timber land (this is in Oregon). There are hunters. Let me tell you, there are many different permits and seasons for hunting. There are bow hunters, hunters who are disabled with special permits, etc. I gave up trying to figure out when any particular season starts. The s...

I do like the idea of visiting Montana. I've never been there. Looks stunning. Thanks - boots-aregard! I'd most definitely need to leg up. I had frozen shoulder a year ago. I really took a hit, fitness-wise. I'm still recovering. I am increasing my workouts even now as we speak. Slowly improving. Lu...

I have a FB friend who always likes her own posts and pics. It seems kinda tacky. Makes me cringe. Honestly - gosh.

I forgot that part! Yes - it's not carved in stone - but we were thinking September.

Next year I'm turning 50. A friend (who will also be 50) and I have been talking about going on vacation together to celebrate. We are both into horseback riding. She's a god of fitness and riding - while I am done after, say, a 2 hour ride. So let's rule out 8 hours of jumping over hedgerows- for m...

I like to draw, paint, do crosswords, Sudoku, read, surf the web, watch movies.
There are games on FaceBook to play.

Like every one said - rest is the main thing for now. Hope u are better soon!

I like this. Which things shall I choose? Last year I was waking up 1 hour early every day to mediate, exercise and read or journal. I found I was much more alert/energetic throughout the day. Then - I fell off the wagon. :roll: My diet could use improvement. I felt sooo much better when doing a jui...

I was going to suggest Masterson too! https://www.mastersonmethod.com/ I watched his seminar. I've got the book and DVD. My 23 yr old horse really seems to relax and enjoy the body work. I'd love to do the 3 day workshop. I have the arena. Maybe some of us Oregon people should get together for train...