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by westisbest
Thu Feb 23, 2017 2:04 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Polyglycan?
Replies: 9
Views: 9607

Re: Polyglycan?

I just started my retired 21 yr old on Previcox this winter. It really has made a difference for him. I did do baseline blood to check his kidney and liver function but it is not required. I Good to know Josette. My coach has her 19 yr old one it.. He is still capable of PSG but doesn't have a ride...
by westisbest
Wed Feb 22, 2017 4:24 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Polyglycan?
Replies: 9
Views: 9607

Re: Polyglycan?

I think poyglycan is Ichon? was using this but vet supply in US will now longer cross border ship to me here in Canada without a script. I would use it mainly for cost. Dont' think there is enuf objective evidence for any injectibles frankly but the cost alone was the draw for me. Pretty similar che...
by westisbest
Tue Feb 21, 2017 11:56 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Question for those mid-40s and older.
Replies: 30
Views: 18861

Re: Question for those mid-40s and older.

I'm 68 and I havent lost strength just stamina. Two summers ago I took a job doing landscapiing/gardening at a huge race horse facility. Damn near killed me doing manual labour 8 hours a day 6 days a week but after a month I adjusted. Was asleep by 9 pm up at 5 am. Now I help with chores at our priv...
by westisbest
Tue Feb 21, 2017 2:39 am
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Topic: Vancouver Island BC - trip ideas / suggestions
Replies: 12
Views: 10153

Re: Vancouver Island BC - trip ideas / suggestions

I just wrote a long post with more info, but the ... ate it.. I would do just two nights in Vic, then head up to the Wild West coast. There is just so much to see and do there it's spectacular wilderness.

feel free to email me at kdescossa@shaw.ca and I'll give you all the inside info.. :)))
by westisbest
Sat Feb 11, 2017 10:22 pm
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Topic: Vancouver Island BC - trip ideas / suggestions
Replies: 12
Views: 10153

Re: Vancouver Island BC - trip ideas / suggestions

Once off the ferry, head to Parksville., beautiful little town lovely beaches, lots of accomodation. If you want to spa etc., check out Tigna Mara. If you want to see spectacular beaches, then driving up to Ucluelet and Tofino is a MUST. From Parksville, it's about 2 hours.. The road is windy and no...
by westisbest
Tue Feb 07, 2017 10:28 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: "What's for dinner?"
Replies: 808
Views: 547669

Re: "What's for dinner?"

Worst winter here in living memory, well mine I've lived here in outskirts of Calgary for 40 yrs. Anyway mega snow arctic cold for a week now. Made a Bailey's cheesecake on Sunday for the man and me. Haven't made a cheesecake in decades, it turned out pretty yum maybe tiny bit soft in middle but it ...
by westisbest
Tue Jan 24, 2017 1:21 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Surprises | What has your horse surprised you with lately?
Replies: 14
Views: 10441

Re: Surprises | What has your horse surprised you with lately?

Oh Kande lol! My nearly 24 yr old has surprised me with his kind and authoritative adoption of the coming 5 yr old PRE stallion we have in training belongs to a friend of mine that is importing some nice horses from Spain.. I was dead freaked out when I brought him (my guy) home after an injury reha...
by westisbest
Tue Jan 24, 2017 1:13 am
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Topic: Tuddy's Photo Shoot...
Replies: 18
Views: 14264

Re: Tuddy's Photo Shoot...

He is a beauty, and no mistaking he's a macho beauty. I can see why you are so invested in him. I hope that you can continue with his training when the weather gets better.
by westisbest
Thu Jan 12, 2017 2:05 am
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Topic: Hep C
Replies: 25
Views: 15343

Re: Hep C

Pretty sure they wouldn't do it here (Canada) unless as I said, you were showing some specific symptoms. You don't get everything under the sun or on the req form just because it's there.. Waste of resources.
by westisbest
Thu Jan 12, 2017 12:38 am
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Topic: Hep C
Replies: 25
Views: 15343

Re: Hep C

I had several blood transfusions in the mid-80's but I have never had any indication that I may have contracted Hep C. I routinely get a full physical with blood workups (thanks free health Care!) and I'm pretty sure that if I had been harbouring Hep C for decades I would have shown elevated liver e...
by westisbest
Sat Jan 07, 2017 4:00 pm
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Topic: Holy WINTER, Batman!
Replies: 38
Views: 19988

Re: Holy WINTER, Batman!

We were warned by the I guess Farmer's Almanac that it would be an unusually cold snowy winter here in S. Alberta and yep they were not kidding. November was still mild t-shirt weather here then the hammer fell in December. We have had one intensely cold spell couple of weeks ago now we are about to...
by westisbest
Wed Jan 04, 2017 6:42 pm
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Topic: The beginning of a new equine adventure !
Replies: 84
Views: 47664

Re: The beginning of a new equine adventure !

Just read this thread and wow, big yes on the total cuteness and really nice confirmation of Echo. You look really good on her. what's this "old" stuff lol, I'm closing in on 69, you look pretty young to me :)
by westisbest
Wed Jan 04, 2017 6:41 pm
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Topic: The beginning of a new equine adventure !
Replies: 84
Views: 47664

Re: The beginning of a new equine adventure !

Just read this thread and wow, big yes on the total cuteness and really nice confirmation of Echo. You look really good on her. what's this "old" stuff lol, I'm closing in on 69, you look pretty young to me :)
by westisbest
Sun Jan 01, 2017 4:46 pm
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Topic: Another rockin' New Year's Eve
Replies: 12
Views: 9649

Re: Another rockin' New Year's Eve

We had our now trad seafood supper a pot of mussles then some raw NB oysters on the half shell.. my SO had an emerg small stitch up to do this am (he's a dental surgeon) so champagne is still on ice. It's been snowing a ton here. We are planning on heading out to a village half hour away for dinner ...
by westisbest
Sun Dec 18, 2016 10:20 pm
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Topic: "What's for dinner?"
Replies: 808
Views: 547669

Re: "What's for dinner?"

Oh man! sounds so good.
by westisbest
Sun Dec 18, 2016 9:51 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: "What's for dinner?"
Replies: 808
Views: 547669

Re: "What's for dinner?"

After the longest stretch of bitter cold here in 20 yrs! finally a west wind chinook today. So making the chicken thigh veg (using brussels shallots, and sweet taters) ala Rockabilly :) and a Pink Lady apple pie with a heart on top for my guy. And red wine, Apothic Red on sale nearby.
by westisbest
Thu Dec 15, 2016 3:46 pm
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Topic: A toasty 5 degrees last night
Replies: 5
Views: 5132

Re: A toasty 5 degrees last night

I just checked my weather and it is currently -4°F, but with the wind-chill factor, it feels like -24°F. My three horses at home are doing well, they have their heads buried in a round bale, I give them extra oats for some energy. The donkeys are in the barn in their stall, with blankies and same t...
by westisbest
Tue Dec 13, 2016 8:36 pm
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Topic: "What's for dinner?"
Replies: 808
Views: 547669

Re: "What's for dinner?"

Thx so much, I'll skip the bacon as well. :)
by westisbest
Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:32 am
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Topic: "What's for dinner?"
Replies: 808
Views: 547669

Re: "What's for dinner?"

Rockabilly wrote:Yes, boneless thighs. You marinate for an hour or overnight whichever suits you. Would you like the exact recipe?


Yes please! It's been arctic stupid cold here for a week. Made a lasagne but that's done so am looking forward to this for tomorrow after riding.
by westisbest
Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:09 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: "What's for dinner?"
Replies: 808
Views: 547669

Re: "What's for dinner?"

I have chicken thighs marinating in olive oil, balsamic vinegar and country digon mustard. Later today I will put them on a foil lined tray with cut up sweet potatoes, onions and brussels sprouts. I will roast all together on the tray for about 40 minutes basting every once in a while. It is a deli...
by westisbest
Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:05 am
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Topic: i lost my horse-- RIP, Gristle
Replies: 40
Views: 22914

Re: i lost my horse-- RIP, Gristle

I'm so sorry you've lost such a long and treasured friend. Please take comfort in the knowledge that there must have been extraordinary care and love to get Gristle to that age. xo
by westisbest
Sat Dec 10, 2016 5:23 pm
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Topic: Question about frostbite and scar tissue
Replies: 9
Views: 8152

Re: Question about frostbite and scar tissue

I have been dealing with a slow healing surgical wound on my horse's chest for 2 yes 2! years. It's extremely cold right now -33C windchills he's out all day and no frostbite on the small area. Vit E does have some affect on healing. I used Dermagel for quite some time. The only thing that really he...
by westisbest
Sun Nov 20, 2016 4:45 pm
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Topic: Another exciting Friday night, or Ariel choked
Replies: 8
Views: 7797

Re: Another exciting Friday night, or Ariel choked

I'm glad she's OK! Friend's horse had a moderate choke couple of years ago, same protocol.. Very scary.
by westisbest
Mon Oct 31, 2016 4:04 pm
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Topic: Television shows- I found some gems. Anyone else have any good ones?
Replies: 42
Views: 22544

Re: Television shows- I found some gems. Anyone else have any good ones?

I signed up for Netflix yesterday (streaming) just so I could watch Peaky Blinders. First month is free so I will watch both series. I also watched a Jim Gaffigan special last night and laughed so hard I couldn't breathe. I hope you like it! The first episode where Tommy rides bareback thru the iro...
by westisbest
Wed Oct 26, 2016 5:10 pm
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Topic: Television shows- I found some gems. Anyone else have any good ones?
Replies: 42
Views: 22544

Re: Television shows- I found some gems. Anyone else have any good ones?

"Peaky Blinders" a BBC series about a family of Irish gypsy bookies and thugs set in Birmiingham post WW 1. Sets are stunningly beautiful, acting and writing superb. Totally addictive.
by westisbest
Wed Oct 19, 2016 11:42 pm
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Topic: Weekend at the barn
Replies: 12
Views: 9062

Re: Weekend at the barn

Ditto, Ditto. Great pics, lovely mare.
by westisbest
Wed Sep 28, 2016 4:15 pm
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Topic: Completely aggravated whine warning
Replies: 17
Views: 12768

Re: Completely aggravated whine warning

bailey wrote:I think you are an amazing person in so many ways. The home is really lucky to have you there caring for them. I believe in karma and I think you're in for a real 'karma boomerang' soon!


I'll second that. You are the ultimate over-comer of difficult situations Chisamba.
by westisbest
Tue Sep 20, 2016 6:31 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Thinline Reins
Replies: 4
Views: 4779

Re: Thinline Reins

Definitely like them had mine about 3-4 years.
by westisbest
Tue Sep 20, 2016 2:52 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Senior rider earning her USDF Gold Medal
Replies: 12
Views: 13135

Re: Senior rider earning her USDF Gold Medal

That's so great! I sent this link to my two older riding barn buddies. I'll follow the FB page as well.. thx.
by westisbest
Thu Sep 15, 2016 2:50 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Senior rider earning her USDF Gold Medal
Replies: 12
Views: 13135

Re: Senior rider earning her USDF Gold Medal

Yes very inspiring, please post any links to her story when it comes out!
by westisbest
Thu Sep 15, 2016 2:48 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Came off - now what?
Replies: 11
Views: 9445

Re: Came off - now what?

I've come off a couple of times in the last six years. Older horse, big and strong, jumper eventer.. Can be full of P&V on a fresh day even now at 23 ! I got back on as soon as I was medically cleared, only ever had mini-concussions.. so usually 10 days.. after one fall I was very emotionally fr...
by westisbest
Tue Sep 06, 2016 9:49 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Senior gals with senior horses
Replies: 239
Views: 149044

Re: Senior gals with senior horses

Thanks Calvin, we had one more small set back.. vet left a couple or maybe one loop suture in when he removed the big row of (mattress) stitches back in mid-June. My SO who is a dental surgeon was coming out to remove it simple job yes? no, he raised a big lump of what turned out to be infection so ...
by westisbest
Sat Aug 27, 2016 8:19 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Senior gals with senior horses
Replies: 239
Views: 149044

Re: Senior gals with senior horses

No, its a registry here but it doesn't require TB blood, i know my approved Hanoverian stallion was in the foundation studbook so I'm guessing it's a dupe registry of some sort.. so ignorant now I have to go look it up :)
by westisbest
Tue Aug 09, 2016 10:43 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Senior gals with senior horses
Replies: 239
Views: 149044

Re: Senior gals with senior horses

I moved my horse back home just over two weeks ago. Now in fully hot wired paddock. Beside a 5 yr old PRE stallion. My big old boy settle the little man's hash quick, a neck arch over the electric fence a few squeals and that was that. Little stallion had been fence charging and harassing the two ge...
by westisbest
Thu Jul 07, 2016 8:49 pm
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Topic: Cash economy?
Replies: 18
Views: 13253

Re: Cash economy?

What about conterfeit cash? nothing is fool proof. I like the cash deposit tho. Altho with a trailer I'm hoping showing the recent service records will be good enough. Not like a car where you would want a mechanic to check it over.
by westisbest
Wed Jul 06, 2016 4:36 pm
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Topic: Cash economy?
Replies: 18
Views: 13253

Re: Cash economy?

I sold a car for $5K cash once. What about e-transfers? Also, you can ask for a certified check or money order. The timing of the EFT? as in I wouldn't allow buyer to leave with trailer before receiving EFT. So it would have to be done on the spot presumably. Certified cheque seems safest to me.
by westisbest
Sat Jul 02, 2016 11:55 pm
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Topic: Cash economy?
Replies: 18
Views: 13253

Re: Cash economy?

Dont know what cashier's cheque is? I'm selling my trailer hoping to get around $7,000.00, I'll only accept a certified cheque.
by westisbest
Wed Jun 29, 2016 12:24 am
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Senior gals with senior horses
Replies: 239
Views: 149044

Re: Senior gals with senior horses

Didn't see my boy yesterday but today wow! big increase in healing.. This hyperbaric is like a miracle. A pricey one but its like fast forward healing.. So we are hot wiring his paddock for home coming.. Not sure if it will be forever but for the near and distant future he is going to be contained a...
by westisbest
Tue Jun 28, 2016 4:05 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Senior gals with senior horses
Replies: 239
Views: 149044

Re: Senior gals with senior horses

Westi, just so sorry to hear about your horse...I didn't even notice this Sr. Forum had any activity until just now or I would have responded sooner. You're right of course that "this too shall pass" but in the mean time it's just rotten luck! On the positive side, I've noticed (and you p...
by westisbest
Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:07 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Senior gals with senior horses
Replies: 239
Views: 149044

Re: Senior gals with senior horses

In the place I just left boarded there for 5 years HJ facility, horses got hurt in singular paddocks. And even at the race horse facility with the highest quality of care I've ever seen two horses now over a couple of years have broken cannon bones kicking against the metal pipe fence, they are turn...
by westisbest
Thu Jun 23, 2016 11:41 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Senior gals with senior horses
Replies: 239
Views: 149044

Re: Senior gals with senior horses

But he will be in his own possibly hot wired big grassy paddock for the foreseeable future. Really can't go thru this again. I'm a huge fan of individual turnout for some horses, because they're already enough of a hazard to themselves without either aggravating the others until they get kicked, or...
by westisbest
Thu Jun 23, 2016 10:08 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Senior gals with senior horses
Replies: 239
Views: 149044

Re: Senior gals with senior horses

MC, I had been riding and getting my mental mojo (always iffy) and physical fitness for riding back. Need a brace on right knee now to post trot but small deal. The original surgical wound had healed to a mere 1.5 x 3". I did not clip this winter but we had a very mild one he was stalled inside...
by westisbest
Thu Jun 23, 2016 12:03 am
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Senior gals with senior horses
Replies: 239
Views: 149044

Re: Senior gals with senior horses

Ha well this thread has not had much attention! I'm still a senior rider with a senior horse. Unfortunately senior horse (now a beautiful fit 23) went and injured himself big gash in the chest within one week of moving to my friends beautiful new private dressage paradise. NO IDEA how he did it, he ...
by westisbest
Wed Jun 22, 2016 7:13 pm
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Topic: This seems to be the root of my trouble.
Replies: 8
Views: 8426

Re: This seems to be the root of my trouble.

I'm so sorry you are going thru this. I would be fed up too. Puts all the stupid small problems of life in perspective.. Prayers and all good thoughts for healing and back to happy healthy times for you..xx
by westisbest
Tue Jun 07, 2016 2:28 pm
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Topic: Back in my 2nd home, the hospital
Replies: 33
Views: 18585

Re: Back in my 2nd home, the hospital

Sending you the most jingles and hoping they get this solved.
by westisbest
Wed May 11, 2016 3:17 pm
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Topic: Any DDBBers in Fort Mac?
Replies: 15
Views: 11411

Re: Any DDBBers in Fort Mac?

Yes exactly.. A lot of people (still) were working at camps and oilfield operations some distance out of town so were unable to return. This fire moved incredibly quickly. People in some of the critical areas had to just turn their horses lose and run. Smell of smoke in the air today. And I'm in Cal...
by westisbest
Tue May 10, 2016 11:27 pm
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Topic: Any DDBBers in Fort Mac?
Replies: 15
Views: 11411

Re: Any DDBBers in Fort Mac?

Don't think I've ever seen any posts by someone up there.. Far north. A few of us ordinary Albertans here. It was utterly devastating last week to just live thru the news coverage.. cannot fathom the terror and loss that they all are going thru. OTOH the stories of sacrifice, courage, compassion and...
by westisbest
Thu Mar 03, 2016 11:30 pm
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Topic: What can you tell me about going on a cruise?
Replies: 26
Views: 20711

Re: What can you tell me about going on a cruise?

I went on a Mediterranean cruise in 95.. Had just signed divorce papers and needed to get away from it all. It was an art history cruise on a now defunct line Royal Cruise Lines. I would say I enjoyed about 75% of it. The food was excellent, it was a good mix of ages and nationalities, Big group of ...
by westisbest
Sun Feb 14, 2016 2:47 am
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Topic: Just to remind us we're Cdn
Replies: 9
Views: 7752

Re: Just to remind us we're Cdn

It was so spring like on Thursday and Friday we were riding outdoors in the harrowed arena, about 18C in the sun. No snow at all in the country not much around home here but some ice that the sun hasn't melted. Pretty much like last winter which was unseasonably mild as well.. It's awesome but sligh...
by westisbest
Tue Feb 02, 2016 3:20 pm
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Topic: 2016- 4 yrs with Riot
Replies: 10
Views: 9211

Re: 2016- 4 yrs with Riot

What a beautiful painting! Time does fly.

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