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by texsuze
Tue Nov 24, 2015 5:02 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Changes to expect in the aging horse
Replies: 11
Views: 12025

Re: Changes to expect in the aging horse

If my gelding were sound for riding we'd still be out there, for sure. I tried some work in-hand right after I had to retire him, but even that was uncomfortable for him. Three vet consults, x-rays, ESWT, joint supplements, Adequan, etc.---you get the picture. None of the vets felt he would be able ...
by texsuze
Mon Nov 23, 2015 9:04 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Changes to expect in the aging horse
Replies: 11
Views: 12025

Changes to expect in the aging horse

My gelding retired pasture sound just over 4 years ago. He is now 24. Only recently has his topline started to dip a bit, plus his face and body now sport many more gray hairs (he's chestnut). He has no problem eating his grain or hay or pasture grass so far (knock wood). He finishes shedding out co...
by texsuze
Mon Nov 23, 2015 8:30 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Equimax shortage?
Replies: 6
Views: 6446

Re: Equimax shortage?

FC, just sent you a PM, but mere minutes too late...!
by texsuze
Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:41 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Thanksgiving plans?
Replies: 26
Views: 20013

Re: Thanksgiving plans?

DH and I having a nice T'giving brunch at a favorite restaurant in the next town over. It is in an old railway depot and the food and service are always wonderful and dependable.
by texsuze
Mon Nov 16, 2015 9:25 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: "What's for dinner?"
Replies: 808
Views: 549350

Re: "What's for dinner?"

A very simple crock pot recipe for beef short ribs: 1 1/2 cups apple juice 2 lbs beef short ribs 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup sliced carrots 4 apples, roughly chopped 1 onion, chopped 1/4 cup maple syrup Layer all ingredients in slow cooker and cook for approx 7 hours. I found th...
by texsuze
Mon Nov 16, 2015 3:17 am
Forum: The Menagerie
Topic: Dogs on the bed, yes it no?
Replies: 31
Views: 24490

Re: Dogs on the bed, yes it no?

Our yellow lab mix never had any interest in getting on top of any furniture or in the bed. Guess we were lucky. And so lucky to have had her, RIP.

If we had a dog now, he/she wouldn't stand a chance against 4 cats in the bed. Each night, DH and I, at some point, turn into a 'cat sammich' :D
by texsuze
Sun Nov 15, 2015 7:03 pm
Forum: Freecycle Forum
Topic: Thinning shears--TAKEN
Replies: 0
Views: 2905

Thinning shears--TAKEN

Miracle Coat scissors, stainless steel w/carry pouch, excellent condition. Exactly like those in link below. Yours for $7 shipping. What a bargain! Thanks!

http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Coat-Equi ... B001CCSBME







Taken, thanks...
by texsuze
Sun Nov 15, 2015 7:00 pm
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: Sheets-68 & 81/shipping boots/ OS brown browband/ hock & fetlock shields
Replies: 4
Views: 5341

Sheets-68 & 81/shipping boots/ OS brown browband/ hock & fetlock shields

Some new, some gently used tack for sale. Really interested in moving these items, so make an offer, please! Sorry, no Pay Pal, just cashier's check, money order, personal check. All funds $US. Buyer pays shipping, please. PM me with your email so I can send photos or any additional info. Thanks! HO...
by texsuze
Sun Nov 15, 2015 6:13 pm
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: Wool show jacket (hunter)/scarves/ velvet helmet/ boot covers
Replies: 0
Views: 3150

Wool show jacket (hunter)/scarves/ velvet helmet/ boot covers

For sale, as described below. Ready to move these items! Sorry, no Pay Pal, just cash, cashier's, or personal checks. Buyer pays shipping costs, please. PM me with your email address and I can forward pictures and any addt'l info. I can adjust prices if you'd like to buy more than one item. Thanks! ...
by texsuze
Fri Nov 13, 2015 10:15 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: old horse and my farrier
Replies: 25
Views: 22627

Re: old horse and my farrier

My 24 y.o. retiree has difficulty keeping hind legs up for farrier, so farrier does a bit of 'stretchies' work with each hind leg before trimming. He also knows to give my horse a break if work seems to be taking a bit longer than anticipated. He recently bought a new stand which can be lowered lowe...
by texsuze
Tue Nov 10, 2015 5:49 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Garth Brooks concert
Replies: 4
Views: 5330

Re: Garth Brooks concert

Many (many) years ago when I volunteered at a therapeutic riding facility, one of our little wheelchair-bound riders was so very excited to be going to the upcoming Garth Brooks concert. Everyone at the barn that day heard that he would be going to see 'Garth'. So we asked, "Caleb, are you goin...
by texsuze
Mon Nov 09, 2015 4:59 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Space Picture
Replies: 11
Views: 10585

Re: Space Picture

Beautiful pic. Does DH ever log on to http://live.slooh.com to view other celestial happenings?
by texsuze
Mon Nov 09, 2015 4:50 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Stray dogs and their owners
Replies: 6
Views: 6216

Re: Stray dogs and their owners

Figs, your uncle would make a great character on one of those reality TV shows! Just think of all the money he could rake in simply being himself....!
by texsuze
Mon Nov 09, 2015 4:46 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Can we talk about ankles?
Replies: 7
Views: 7078

Re: Can we talk about ankles?

Ankles injuries always seem to creep back into your life, just when you think they've either become tolerable or have gone away altogether... I would suggest consulting with a sports medicine orthopedic doc, and not a podiatrist, IMHO. Hope you can get some good, professional input and that you will...
by texsuze
Sun Nov 08, 2015 5:30 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Stray dogs and their owners
Replies: 6
Views: 6216

Re: Stray dogs and their owners

Did you see any kids in those car seats? Wondering what the dude was doing at the FWP? I have mixed feelings about dogs roaming where they shouldn't be. The dogs don't understand boundaries, fence lines, but their human "keepers" should. Thankfully, we've been able to replace lots of old p...
by texsuze
Sun Nov 08, 2015 5:08 pm
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: SOLD WeatherBeeta Landa Standard Lite Turn Out Sheet
Replies: 2
Views: 4056

Re: WeatherBeeta Landa Standard Lite Turn Out Sheet

Is this poly/cotton blend or a denier outer fabric? Waterproof and/or breathable? Is there nylon or mesh lining? I'll try to PM since I'm interested. Thanx!
by texsuze
Sat Nov 07, 2015 10:23 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: High-neck turnout blankets/sheets?
Replies: 21
Views: 18279

High-neck turnout blankets/sheets?

Anyone have any "yea" or "nay" about turnout blankets and sheets which extend a bit further up the neck than conventional cuts? I don't mean the separate neck attachments, just the style with higher neck coverage. It always seems the blankets/sheets I buy my oldster sit so far ba...
by texsuze
Tue Nov 03, 2015 10:13 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Feeder Watch bird cams
Replies: 1
Views: 5381

Feeder Watch bird cams

Cornell Lab of Ornithology once again has a camera set up in Canada for this season's Project Feeder Watch. Hope you can access this link: http://cams7.allaboutbirds.org/channel/38/Ontario_FeederWatch This will be my 21st season to participate in Project Feeder Watch's ongoing citizen science progra...
by texsuze
Tue Nov 03, 2015 4:43 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Should we have a What's for Dinner or Cooking new forum?
Replies: 23
Views: 16912

Re: Should we have a What's for Dinner or Cooking new forum?

I prefer the idea of a "Kitchen/Garden/Home' forum. When these topics are mixed within the OL, I tend to miss them once they float beyond the first page. The (possibly) lower traffic seen on these topics actually keeps them more interactive, IMHO, if they have their own location. If someone has...
by texsuze
Thu Oct 29, 2015 9:38 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Chickens
Replies: 19
Views: 16914

Re: Chickens

Love my Black Australorps! "Mean Jolene, the Grasshopper Queen" is 5 1/2 years old now, still laying reliably. Her eggs won first prize at the county fair last weekend (next county over from ours)! Bertha, my Little Brown Hen, is purportedly Ameracauna; her eggs won first prize in back in ...
by texsuze
Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:19 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Compression Fractures/Kyphoplasty
Replies: 10
Views: 10773

Re: Compression Fractures/Kyphoplasty

For more info, you might want to look at this website, hosted by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA):

http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=vertebro
by texsuze
Mon Oct 26, 2015 4:46 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Home improvement folks - paint color quest
Replies: 6
Views: 8132

Re: Home improvement folks - paint color quest

It might depend upon whether your house is brick, or wood siding, and how much trim is around windows, soffits, attic, etc. Out here in the country, I've seen the blue/gray houses (mostly clapboard siding) use a cream (not white) colored trim around windows and doors. Often, since they are bungalow-...
by texsuze
Sat Oct 24, 2015 5:27 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: In honor of Halloween, a thread for all things spooky
Replies: 16
Views: 13113

Re: In honor of Halloween, a thread for all things spooky

A "funny" spooky. Back in the last century, when kids in our 'hood had free run of the streets for trick-or-treating, sans parents. A house at the end of our block had one of those mail slots built into the brick wall of the front porch, so mailman could lift the hinged lid and drop in the...
by texsuze
Fri Oct 23, 2015 5:12 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: A lesson pony
Replies: 35
Views: 22301

Re: A lesson pony

Trying to locate the emoticon for tears, but having a tough time. My vision is blurred with my own tears.

:cry:

Thank you, good lesson pony.
by texsuze
Fri Oct 23, 2015 5:08 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: You have to laugh at dementia.
Replies: 23
Views: 16794

Re: You have to laugh at dementia.

Dad had Alzheimer's and passed away in February 2014. He was living in a memory-care center and still showed some funny glimpses of humor from time to time. The kitchen area of the center had a short, swing-door that was kept latched so the folks could not get into the kitchen. Dad, being the consum...

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