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Silly boy...what was that about? He looked so calm and relaxed and then "the opinion"...what do you think that was about?

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Lovely! Was shocked to see the "opinionated" photo you posted in another thread about his ability to self-express his contrary thoughts. Didn't think he did such things.

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Do you feel like you should get a second opinion from another comparable specialist just to get more qualified input/reasoning? Just for peace of mind. It sounds like there are several you-specific factors that your doc is considering. And it's not like you can put them back later nor want to go thr...

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Any chance you'd find a better deal if you went in a trip to another state/out of the northeast? (If you ever feel the need to get a new truck...I actually love the personality and history of your old truck!). Would prices vary region to region? I got very very lucky with my 2500HD. 4wd. It is a 200...

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Yes, the hay seems fine. Very dry. It was cut, sat, flipped, sat, etc. just gross NC hot weather way too soon in the year. Fertilizer, nitrogen, lime needs to be done, just the typical steps for around here. I have to wear jeans and long sleeves due to allergies with hay, which didn't help how gross...

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That photo of you in the orange shirt, standing beside him, is the best....you both have the kick a$$ and take names energy coming off of you, like a powerful team.

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That's great. Does it make you feel like the story of the Ant and the Grasshopper? The Ant works hard putting food away for the winter while the Grasshopper plays on and wonders why the Ant is working so hard. I always, always thought of that story as beautiful bales of hay were put in the barn on ...

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Yes, this is a great "problem" to have, I know. :D We have about 3.5 acres dedicated to in fescue hay, no fences just crop. Bought the farm two years ago. A month after we moved in we offered the neighbor (who is the grandson of the previous/only owner) any hay he could bale for his cows. ...

fergusnc

Glad you're ok in the grand scheme of things. How scary! Dang pony is supper cute. Dang pony.

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Sounds like you found a great answer for both of you. It's not fun for riding to be "no fun". I swear, nowadays when I see ads for these packer type horses that also have at least average athleticism, I think "why are they selling that horse?!" The older I get, the more I covet t...

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Awwww. I don't know anything about geese so can't offer any answers, but can offer that the story is adorable! And now I want to see a photo of a 25 year old goose.

fergusnc

Excellent update! Good for you!

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Redsox..yep! See first post. Did that.
I actually got myself a buddy in county extension as soon as we bought the place, 6 months before our move in date.

Teresa...we just finished fencing off a third pasture about two months ago. Makes it sooooo much easier plotting some of this work out!

fergusnc

Yep. That's the stuff. Sounds like you now have a good connection with your Ag store. That's always helpful and usually fun. Bring 'em cookies some time and they'll bend over backwards for you. :D Haha. I am there so often, and have thrown so much money at them getting this place under control, I t...

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Isn't it the best?! :D Bought The Fixer Upper Farm two years ago last month...holy cow how has it been that long.....and have had horses here for just over a year. So much to figure out, even when you've done tons of research and been what feels like "living at" farms and barns for most of...

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Yes, you want Ag lime with no "fertilizers" in it. Just pelleted lime. Again, wait until after a good rain. You'll see the pellets for days or weeks, depending on your rainfall. Tarlo, this is the stuff at the Ag store. My buddy told me it didn't have fertilizers in it, just lime. Look ri...

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Just got off the phone with my buddies at the Ag store. They carry a cheaper version of the above link. Said it is safe for grazing pastures, helped me sort though the amount I'd need, and explained all the stuff I had questions about as far as the options out there. Sounds like this is the way I wi...

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Hey Tarlo. Nothing that is saw in the facilities section. Maybe it was in UDBB. So...this is where I get tripped up...products for lawns versus products for grazing pastures (due to the ingestion factor). Is there a potential problem with this with lime products/the pelleted type, or is that just wi...

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Hey gang. The Fixer Upper Farm continues to come along well and we have two very happy horses. I've come up with plans and have been getting equipment that makes sense for the space we have. Three pastures are complete. So....re: the pastures...lime is needed. Yes, soil has been tested. Yes, county ...

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Venturing outside the box here, but have you considered a dog? My first dog liked other dogs, in their place, and other than her puppyhood roommate (college days, my roomie's dog), she was not interested in sharing her domain. When I graduated, not liking the idea of her alone all work day, I got an...

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The second picture is my favorite too...both of your faces say a lot! I love to hear about you and Miss A!

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Excellent news! Glad things are going well.

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I love all of the photos! And starting to get down to brass tacks at seven or eight after a good, healthy bunch of easy years for the horse is a great place to be! Our last trainer took in an unstarted eight year old that had been a pasture puff all of his life, and in just a couple of years he was ...

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Would you say you were surprised by the big reactions? (I was in rereading the thread, but I know the thread is not dailynlife and idiosyncrasies and having a feel for that sweet pony). I only ask because I wonder if maybe you are uncovering some emotional baggage (you mentioned panic-like responses...

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Oh his face. It's just too wonderful.

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Late in seeing this. So glad the jingles have been working! And so thankful folks are able to help her, and help with her mare. How terrifying for both of you.

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Too. Freakin. Cute.

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The place looks great too!

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Oh, no! I am so sorry for your troubles.

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Just gorgeous. Well done DH.

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Thanks again all! I try to reconcile safety-conscious versus worry wart or what-if thinker. This thread is helping me cut myself some slack. 8-) Another Blocker question as I try to picture it in my mind away from the barn....so the piece that attaches to the eyebolt that is screwed into the post..i...

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I bought a Blocker for Dallas. I am doing little bits with him every day but this whole fixer upper farm thing....and winter...can limit stuff, lol. But I embrace the thing someone smart once said about training or untraining your horse every time you interact with it, and I try hard to do something...

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I am so glad I started this thread! Thanks guys. So...do you think that I am am over-estimating how many wrecks there are from pulling back/trying to get loose? And maybe in some of those strories the horses were tied on too long a rope, etc? I taught Fergus to try as described...short periods, lots...

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Interesting re rope halters tied correctly...I know when I first got them I did them wrong, and I'm pretty sure I remember the correct way now, lol. And the person who told me they would get to a point of being untie-able didn't use them, so good reminder/perspective. I didn't grow up immersed in ho...

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So I don't remember what I was taught as a kid...pretty much just used crossties at lesson barns from what I can remember....no teaching or training really I guess, horses knew what was up already. But as an adult, and riding all ages and horses with various backgrounds that came to my trainer who a...

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Just reading his name I can "see" some pix she posted on the board(s) of them. So sorry to hear the news. Godspeed Chico and peace for his people.

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Late to the party, but loving the good update. Well done Chancellor! and kudos to your team!

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The only fence jumpers (or crash through-ers or fence squeeze between rail-ers) I ever heard of/knew, had reasons to jump and once those reasons were addressed, the jumping stopped. One horse was being picked on, and when the herd was changed up, he quit trying to run for his life. Same for the cras...

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What a complete drag!

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Oh my goodness, I am so sorry! Hope it all gets finished soon!

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45 now. In my physical at 43 with GP (I am bad abt yearly physicals with GP, but always go to the gynecologist yearly) I mentioned less energy, weight gain, some other random things. Had lost both parents in a few years, heart disease on both sides. He told me it was probably age related, he is same...

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There is no phone number for FB!!! Just heard a news report on this the other day. If you find a phone number, don't use it...a scam....and well spread. You will talk to people trying to pull something over on you. All customer support for FB is via email. Sorry, no idea about how to fix your problem.

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You got this Chancellor!! Keep kicking butt and taking names.

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So pretty Sunshine! Will her wedding have a bit of a vintage theme? Re naked cakes...I googled as well....laughed when I saw photos and realized we had a naked cake and didn't even know it was a "thing". We had a Sunday morning wedding on the beach, reception place just a walk up the steps...

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Godspeed TJ.

So very sorry for your loss.

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Thanks everyone! It's been home for a week and I am still staring at it every time I walk in the room.

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What do you use as a wax? Interesting!

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Used to boot with shipping boots for every trip. Chicken walk and leg shaking for about 30 seconds every time. :lol: Gotten to the point that I don't go anywhere except to move barns, or last year's move home, lol. Short trips I have gotten me to the point that I just put his Woof riding boots on al...

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There are pages on Facebook specific to equestrian communities...charlottes, sandhills, triangle areas of NC. Maybe there isn't one for Aiken? Or I bet if you joined the one for the Sandhills, you would find people that haul to Aiken and may have personal experience...

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Sooooo handsome!

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