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- Mon Sep 25, 2017 1:11 pm
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- Topic: Referring to barn crew as "the Mexicans"
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Re: Referring to barn crew as "the Mexicans"
I would probably be confused and it would only be partly an act.
- Mon Sep 25, 2017 1:09 pm
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- Topic: I bought the farm!
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Re: I bought the farm!
Congratulations! I have no advice about the moles except for maybe a cat or a terrier.
- Tue Aug 15, 2017 12:35 am
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- Topic: Jingles for Chancellor
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Re: Jingles for Chancellor
Sending jingles for a speedy recovery.
- Thu Jun 29, 2017 12:57 am
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- Topic: Dreaming about an ex-friend
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- Views: 4000
Re: Dreaming about an ex-friend
I agree with Billy.
- Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:48 am
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- Topic: One more radiation treatment and then the hard part is over
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- Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:48 am
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- Topic: Barn dilemma
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Re: Barn dilemma
I am with everyone - I find the rules bizarre, restrictive and non-sensical. My radar is pinging that that the BM may not be as she appears- she sounds more controlling to me. But I once boarded at a small barn and thought the owner was sweet. She turned out to be a total nut-bar so I might be proje...
- Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:42 am
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- Topic: We are loosing our younger dog to cancer.
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Re: We are loosing our younger dog to cancer.
I am so sorry. Please take care of yourself.
- Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:41 am
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- Topic: Trash to treasure: trailer tack locker project
- Replies: 11
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Re: Trash to treasure: trailer tack locker project
Wow- that is great. Well done.
- Mon Jun 12, 2017 12:25 am
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- Topic: You don't see this every day!
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Re: You don't see this every day!
They are very adorable!
- Sun May 28, 2017 11:23 am
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- Topic: Sicilly here we come...
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- Views: 6634
Re: Sicilly here we come...
That should be a fabulous trip. Enjoy.
- Sun May 28, 2017 11:22 am
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- Topic: Name that Wood
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Re: Name that Wood
I would guess birch.
- Tue May 23, 2017 6:58 pm
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- Topic: My Perseverence is Paying Off
- Replies: 29
- Views: 21769
Re: My Perseverence is Paying Off
I actually think this is a mare vs gelding/ stallion thing. For better or worse the spanish and Portuguese bred the Iberian mare for breeding and the stallion for riding. Almost without exception I have found the lusitano mares to be so smart it makes for a difficult ride and requires a very sensit...
- Tue May 23, 2017 12:55 am
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- Topic: My Perseverence is Paying Off
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Re: My Perseverence is Paying Off
This is a heartwarming update. Thanks for sharing. My Morgan mare has proven to be a quirky mix of overachieving, worrywart, and sensitive (requiring a high level of finesse and tact to ride), along with a bombproof trail horse. I've recently discovered that her true gift is trails--she's a rocksta...
- Fri May 19, 2017 11:01 am
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- Topic: A new purpose in life.
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Re: A new purpose in life.
This is a cute story. It really needs photos though....
- Wed May 17, 2017 11:53 pm
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- Topic: Update on my #warhorse - Tuddy the Canadian
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Re: Update on my #warhorse - Tuddy the Canadian
Sometimes you need to start over. This is a great update.
- Wed May 17, 2017 10:00 am
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- Topic: My Perseverence is Paying Off
- Replies: 29
- Views: 21769
Re: My Perseverence is Paying Off
Mine aren't so spooky as I try to get them used to all sorts of things from a very young age, so that by the time I'm ready to ride them they are mostly dead quiet and very laid back individuals that cope with most things. Take the time to do the groundwork and handling and this will really help yo...
- Tue May 16, 2017 6:35 pm
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- Topic: Help New Farm Owner Please...oh, the variables!
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Re: Help New Farm Owner Please...oh, the variables!
I"ve used pelleted lime for a while and it works well. I have made my pastures into three smaller ones so I can rotate in and out. That helps me to take care of ones not being used. We also aerate every spring and it has made a big difference.
- Tue May 16, 2017 6:20 pm
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- Topic: My Perseverence is Paying Off
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Re: My Perseverence is Paying Off
Thank you everyone. And I'm sorry for the really large picture. It has been a journey for sure and it's not over. I was fully prepared to sell her if I couldn't make it work. She requires a lot of mental attention at times and sometimes a 'get over yourself' attitude and sometimes a bit of coddling....
- Tue May 16, 2017 12:48 am
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- Topic: My Perseverence is Paying Off
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My Perseverence is Paying Off
Two years ago I bought a young Andalusian mare. She quickly showed herself to be reactive and not very trusting. I worked with her and made some progress but when we started again last spring she was becoming dangerous to ride. I was seriously considering selling her because riding her was not fun b...
- Tue May 16, 2017 12:13 am
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- Topic: Ouch ... falling off sucks.
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Re: Ouch ... falling off sucks.
I am so sorry that you were hurt that badly. It's never a good thing. I would agree that thinking to sell her might not be a bad idea.
- Fri May 05, 2017 4:51 pm
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- Topic: Happy Birthday buddy! - more pics added
- Replies: 21
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Re: Happy Birthday buddy! - more pics added
Happy Birthday! I have a 7 year old mare that I'm just now able to show training so if you want to talk slow.....
- Thu Apr 06, 2017 11:55 pm
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- Topic: The beginning of a new equine adventure !
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Re: The beginning of a new equine adventure !
You should bring her to my place for a weekend of fun! We could get Shanea over to teach us.
- Thu Apr 06, 2017 11:53 pm
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- Topic: PONY!!! - with more pics
- Replies: 31
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Re: PONY!!!
I've been wondering how you've been doing! That pony is adorable!
- Sun Apr 02, 2017 12:10 pm
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- Topic: Big changes in the past year!
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Re: Big changes in the past year!
KathyK wrote:I remember when Merlin died. It was tragic and I felt so bad for you. It's wonderful to see you with a new partner. I wish you many happy years with Zeus. He's quite a guy!
This.
He's lovely and I love the smile on your face.
- Thu Mar 16, 2017 5:50 pm
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- Topic: Ariel and the crossties
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Re: Ariel and the crossties
Blocker ties are a good idea. Teaching her to ground tie is good too. Teaching Carmen to ground tie made her so much easier to work with. She was very reactive when being groomed. I do find that she is very wary about her face- in a way that makes me think she has had a bad experience in the past. I...
- Thu Mar 16, 2017 10:04 am
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- Topic: 1st World Whine about the weather
- Replies: 15
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Re: 1st World Whine about the weather
I will join you in the whine! I need to start my mare back to work!
- Thu Mar 16, 2017 10:03 am
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- Topic: Boarding in Reno Nevada?
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Re: Boarding in Reno Nevada?
Thank you! I've passed it along
- Tue Mar 14, 2017 11:33 pm
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- Topic: Boarding in Reno Nevada?
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Boarding in Reno Nevada?
I'm asking for a friend. She's relocating to Reno and is trying to find a horse boarding place. If anyone has any leads and can p.m. me that would be terrific.
TIA
TIA
- Wed Mar 08, 2017 10:28 am
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- Topic: No Water - broke well - this is bad
- Replies: 28
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Re: No Water - broke well - this is bad
Phew- I'm glad that you have water again!
- Tue Mar 07, 2017 1:46 am
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- Topic: Compliment for Miss A.
- Replies: 6
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Re: Compliment for Miss A.
Good work. Those sort of compliments give a real shine to the day don't they?
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 12:08 pm
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- Topic: Need Help Naming -"E" and "J" suggestions please!
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Re: Need Help Naming -"E" and "J" suggestions please!
I love Ehrenhafte!
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 12:07 pm
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- Topic: No Water - broke well - this is bad
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Re: No Water - broke well - this is bad
Keep us posted on how you are doing. I hope that it doesn't take long to get water back to the house!
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 12:05 pm
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- Topic: And now I have no water in my barn!
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Re: And now I have no water in my barn!
Our neighbours came down and helped us out. He's one of those guys who just is handy. Turns out that our well was honest to god frozen! Not the pump or the pipe- the water! There's been a bitter arctic wind blowing for days and it found it's way into a crack in the well cover and the water froze. It...
- Sun Mar 05, 2017 2:01 pm
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- Topic: Granny squares are in vogue.
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Re: Granny squares are in vogue.
I've always liked granny squares. It's good to know that I'm back to being fashionable.....
- Sun Mar 05, 2017 2:00 pm
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- Topic: And now I have no water in my barn!
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And now I have no water in my barn!
Sigh. Tap was frozen and I got it thawed this morning. A bucket filled about half-way and then no more water. Pump is running but nothing. I shut it off and hoped that it just needed to be primed. Nope. of course last night I left the empty trough thinking I would get it this morning. And Irish poop...
- Thu Mar 02, 2017 7:54 pm
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- Topic: Meet the Newest Addition to the Farm
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Re: Meet the Newest Addition to the Farm
Thanks everyone. Sorry that I forgot the name: his name is Guinness. He's showing himself to be very intelligent. Both parents are from working lines. Thank you for the link Reiter- I'll take all the help I can get. We're getting into a routine. He's very people oriented and is already coming to me ...
- Thu Mar 02, 2017 7:51 pm
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- Topic: No Water - broke well - this is bad
- Replies: 28
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Re: No Water - broke well - this is bad
Oh no! This is terrible news and why do these things always happens hen you can't get people out?!
Do you have barrels or some large things to hold water? You could probably get them filled at a near farm or at a community spot. '
Do you have barrels or some large things to hold water? You could probably get them filled at a near farm or at a community spot. '
- Wed Mar 01, 2017 4:26 pm
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- Topic: Meet the Newest Addition to the Farm
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Meet the Newest Addition to the Farm
My aussie died suddenly before Christmas (she presented with heart failure and did not improve). Yesterday we picked up this guy: https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/16991560_10155108806998593_4402674881318255571_o.jpg?oh=15dce2f9f45eb122ef5c41c1ed1351a2&oe=59422DF4 He's a red sable g...
- Wed Mar 01, 2017 4:23 pm
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- Topic: Moving forward after an SO's family member is less than polite
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Re: Moving forward after an SO's family member is less than polite
Given that you said that she is not the type of person you can have a discussion with to hash it out I would put it behind me and act like it's all normal. Pretend you just met her. If she does it again I would address it directly (but I'm like that). Not in a confrontational way but along the lines...
- Sun Feb 26, 2017 12:26 pm
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- Topic: Snow Fun
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Re: Snow Fun
CUTE!!! Maybe she'll realize the snow can be fun... How are things going with her? Things are going much better. We hit a wall last year and I ended up bringing a trainer out to help me with her- it was either that or sell her because I was going to get hurt. He helped me see where her behaviour wa...
- Mon Feb 20, 2017 4:42 pm
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- Topic: A cost-effective proposal?
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Re: A cost-effective proposal?
Lol. It would make a great reality show!
- Mon Feb 20, 2017 1:29 pm
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- Topic: Ariel went on walk about
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Re: Ariel went on walk about
That's what gives us grey hairs!! Glad that it all was fine.
- Mon Feb 20, 2017 1:02 pm
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- Topic: Snow Fun
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Snow Fun
In the last week we've had a huge dump of snow. My mare, Carmen, is not a fan of snow and often won't leave the small paddock we have cleared. My older gelding goes out into the larger paddock but she rarely follows. Yesterday was nice and warm so I went out into the larger paddock and started to ma...
- Mon Feb 20, 2017 12:57 pm
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- Topic: Miss A. and I are are going to show
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Re: Miss A. and I are are going to show
Have a great time!
- Mon Feb 20, 2017 12:55 pm
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- Topic: Remodelistas! Laundry room/bathroom (update)
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Re: Remodelistas! Laundry room/bathroom
I love the trees. The birds are nice too.
- Wed Feb 15, 2017 1:12 am
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- Topic: I got a promotion and I'm not happy
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Re: I got a promotion and I'm not happy
As a manager in health care I will say that it's a difficult enough job when you love it (which I do). I don't love all of it and sometimes the admin piece is enough to drive me batty. That said, there's a lot that can be offered if you want to contribute. I don't know what the 'leadership meetings'...
- Sun Jan 22, 2017 2:30 pm
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- Topic: lift a glass to the memory of my friends
- Replies: 32
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Re: lift a glass to the memory of my friends
I know what you mean- some anniversaries are just HARD. I had to give myself permission to stop and mourn and let the emotions come. I will lift a glass to your lost friends tonight.
- Mon Dec 12, 2016 10:49 pm
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- Topic: i lost my horse-- RIP, Gristle
- Replies: 40
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Re: i lost my horse-- RIP, Gristle
I am sorry- you must be missing her so much. ((((Hugs))))
- Fri Dec 02, 2016 12:48 am
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- Topic: Getting the work done in a small barn? Please help! UPDATE 11/30
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Re: Getting the work done in a small barn? Please help! UPDATE 11/30
I'm glad that this worked out. Good for you!
- Tue Nov 29, 2016 1:47 am
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- Topic: No discussion on Castro?
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Re: No discussion on Castro?
There's been so much written about Cuba it's hard to find the balance but I found this article quite informative: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/a-new-cuban-revolution-and-the-stark-divide-between-rich-and-poor/article28073917/