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by Code3
Wed Dec 23, 2015 9:12 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Ah Modern Voyeurism....
Replies: 13
Views: 11275

Re: Ah Modern Voyeurism....

Still jealous you're going to be living in Deadwood. Don't get too jealous. DH says currently part of the property is underwater. I said, "good, that will tell us where NOT to build the barn." He couldn't argue with that. this weather will give you excellent information and it is unusual ...
by Code3
Mon Dec 21, 2015 4:07 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: So I have a court date tomorrow...
Replies: 29
Views: 19037

Re: So I have a court date tomorrow...

YAY! Nice to have it in the rear view mirror!!
by Code3
Mon Dec 21, 2015 3:09 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Ah Modern Voyeurism....
Replies: 13
Views: 11275

Re: Ah Modern Voyeurism....

Very cool. It is wet up here. How is your creek handling all the rain?
by Code3
Mon Dec 21, 2015 3:08 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: So I have a court date tomorrow...
Replies: 29
Views: 19037

Re: So I have a court date tomorrow...

Be confident or just fake it. Breathe. Pause before you answer and collect your thoughts. Practicing is excellent as you will become familiar with what you want to say. Do you have anyone going to support you? If not, WE will be there with you in spirit. You can do this! Shoulders back, chin and eye...
by Code3
Mon Dec 21, 2015 2:53 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Jingles for UDBBer Fluffy --RIP
Replies: 43
Views: 23606

Re: Jingles for UDBBer Fluffy

Many jingles for Fluffy and family.
by Code3
Sat Dec 19, 2015 3:45 pm
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Topic: PNW Storms
Replies: 28
Views: 19395

Re: PNW Storms

I drove up to Newberg yesterday from Eugene. We passed one grass seed field that was a giant lake. It was so deep the field fencing was under water, so over 4' deep. Pretty stunning visual but I was driving and couldn't get photos.
by Code3
Sat Dec 19, 2015 3:33 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Putting weight on new guy....
Replies: 23
Views: 17998

Re: Putting weight on new guy....

I feed Renew Gold to my hard keeper. Great product. My horses also have grass hay in front of them 24/7.

Oh, and, photos please! :)
by Code3
Sat Dec 19, 2015 3:27 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Balance Rider
Replies: 14
Views: 12698

Re: Balance Rider

Of course time in the saddle is important. But so is fitness, and balance, and being aware of our own body imbalances. I use lessons on this http://rideamerika.com as a training tool. Having lost my more experienced horse, I am currently riding two relatively young horses who have their own imbalanc...
by Code3
Fri Dec 18, 2015 3:12 pm
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Topic: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
Replies: 230
Views: 131525

Re: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH

All good points, but I was most interested that as a police officer you don't want a heavily armed citizenry. I sometimes wonder why I don't see more editorials or ads or statements in the media from police officers weighing pros and cons of this concept. I can't think of a more important, more inv...
by Code3
Fri Dec 18, 2015 3:09 pm
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Topic: What will happen to today's young men and women?
Replies: 45
Views: 25067

Re: What will happen to today's young men and women?

I know some very motivated, hard working young people. But more and more what we see is what Chancellor, Red Barn, fatcat, Suzon, M&M describe. I agree with the term "helpless". They both need to be led by the hand, and have a sense of entitlement.
by Code3
Fri Dec 18, 2015 2:59 pm
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Topic: PNW Storms
Replies: 28
Views: 19395

Re: PNW Storms

Our generators are charged and filled with gas. We're ready!
by Code3
Fri Dec 18, 2015 2:55 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Stocking Up - Solved
Replies: 11
Views: 8938

Re: Stocking Up - Solved

kande50 wrote:
Didn't Calvin say the white hairs were clipped off, which would have removed the coarse hair that trapped the moisture?

calvin wrote: My older horse's hind legs were stocking up rather badly overnight (stalled).
calvin wrote: Problem was solved when the legs were clipped.


kande, I read that the horse was stocking up when unclipped and stopped stocking up once it was clipped.
by Code3
Wed Dec 16, 2015 6:26 pm
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Topic: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
Replies: 230
Views: 131525

Re: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH

I'm concerned not only by mass murderers/anomalies/mental illness, but by those "law-abiding" gun owners who kill and injure thousands of people every year because a) they see themselves as "good guys with guns," or b) they leave their loaded weapons unattended so that children ...
by Code3
Sat Dec 12, 2015 3:09 pm
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Topic: Goat People...invalid food suggestions
Replies: 25
Views: 17687

Re: Goat People...invalid food suggestions

Cut hay? Hay pellets (timothy or orchard) soaked? Tough one. Jingles Scrunchy and Mom.
by Code3
Sat Dec 12, 2015 3:05 am
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Topic: For our goat lovers
Replies: 9
Views: 8535

Re: For our goat lovers

That is hilarious! I never wanted goats either and now I have six of them and absolutely adore them.
by Code3
Fri Dec 11, 2015 3:29 pm
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Topic: PNW Storms
Replies: 28
Views: 19395

Re: PNW Storms

Eugene had damage with trees down. Portland had a death from a tree falling on a house. I worry about that but we had some trees taken out around our house last year that were "iffy". So far just lots of wind and rain but no damage at home. Except my outdoor all weather arena is a lake. La...
by Code3
Fri Dec 11, 2015 3:25 pm
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Topic: To those with diesel trucks - how long can they sit?
Replies: 23
Views: 21714

Re: To those with diesel trucks - how long can they sit?

Not normal. My older dodge diesel sits for long periods of time. Never had a dead battery and it's 17 years old. The truck, not the battery.
by Code3
Fri Dec 11, 2015 3:19 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: StripHair grooming tool?
Replies: 8
Views: 8964

Re: StripHair grooming tool?

Pippigirl wrote:Wish there was a video showing how it's used.
http://www.striphair.com/video/
by Code3
Wed Dec 09, 2015 2:41 am
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Topic: I want to name our new homestead--but what?
Replies: 14
Views: 12422

Re: I want to name our new homestead--but what?

I like Zippity Do Da. I also like Laughing Moon. In the end, YOU are the one who needs to be happy with it. And then we will be happy too! :-)
by Code3
Wed Dec 09, 2015 2:24 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: under-tempo
Replies: 29
Views: 18537

Re: under-tempo

My clinician refers to it as "under impulsionized". I have one horse that greatly benefits for the reasons above. The other would not benefit and is indeed sent forward, but he never gets quick. Under tempo is NOT "under impulsionized". Impulsion has to be maintained. WOrking un...
by Code3
Mon Dec 07, 2015 6:00 pm
Forum: The Menagerie
Topic: Dogs on the bed, yes it no?
Replies: 31
Views: 24453

Re: Dogs on the bed, yes it no?

King sized bed. Two humans, two labs, one cat. Cozy. I love it.
by Code3
Mon Dec 07, 2015 5:43 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: under-tempo
Replies: 29
Views: 18537

Re: under-tempo

My clinician refers to it as "under impulsionized". I have one horse that greatly benefits for the reasons above. The other would not benefit and is indeed sent forward, but he never gets quick.
by Code3
Sun Dec 06, 2015 8:00 pm
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Topic: What on earth happened to me today?
Replies: 25
Views: 17880

Re: What on earth happened to me today?

In addition to PTSD, I suspect you experienced an adrenaline dump which will make you shake. I'm so sorry this happened - both the original and this. Please be kind to yourself.
by Code3
Sat Dec 05, 2015 7:04 pm
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Topic: Anyone else with gift giving anxieties?
Replies: 19
Views: 14804

Re: Anyone else with gift giving anxieties?

Ooh, me! Me! I get very anxious about gift giving and almost never take part in gift exchanges. However, the gift you put together sounds so thoughtful and loving that I would let go of that anxiety. What a special gift!
by Code3
Sat Dec 05, 2015 3:56 pm
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Topic: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
Replies: 230
Views: 131525

Re: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH

There is so much hate being expressed every day but ordinary citizens. Listen to what Trump is saying. It is horrifying, and his numbers keep going up. We have less and less tolerance for different opinions. We no longer have discussions, we have arguments and put downs and ridicule and cruelty. I'm...
by Code3
Fri Dec 04, 2015 6:11 pm
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Topic: Does/did your horse have a special buddy?
Replies: 9
Views: 8752

Re: Does/did your horse have a special buddy?

When I first got Nito a little over two years ago, he joined a herd of three geldings. My OTTB has always been the leader, but in a very quiet way. Monday, the OTTB, had "raised" my one Arab gelding, Ty, who came to live with us when he was 5 months old (he's now 8 years). The other older ...
by Code3
Fri Dec 04, 2015 5:40 pm
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Topic: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
Replies: 230
Views: 131525

Re: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH

IMO we should all be mad as hell and be saying enough is enough. There is no excuse for our country, my country, to have a mass shooting every friggin' day. It is complicated, it is about a lot of things, but it is also about guns. Listen, to be clear, I own an AR-15, two shotguns, and multiple hand...
by Code3
Thu Dec 03, 2015 8:20 pm
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Topic: Jingles for baby
Replies: 41
Views: 23771

Re: Jingles for baby

Heartbreaking. Beyond heartbreaking. So, so sorry.
by Code3
Thu Dec 03, 2015 8:16 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Talk to me of long lining/double longeing/ground driving
Replies: 17
Views: 13912

Re: Talk to me of long lining/double longeing/ground driving

In reading some of the other posts, I wanted to add that ground driving helped me with my position in the saddle as I needed to remember to correctly position myself and my hips when turning. I hh with my core, same as in the saddle. It all reinforced the under saddle work and built a great bond of ...
by Code3
Tue Dec 01, 2015 10:21 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Oat fiber - where to buy
Replies: 15
Views: 14697

Re: Oat fiber - where to buy

Avola wrote:Shoot, just saw this.....H&E Feeds in Eugene sells oat groats by the 50lbs bag at $9.00 per bag. You can use a coffee grinder to make oat flour. Works like a charm.

Good to know. Next time. Thanks!
by Code3
Tue Dec 01, 2015 10:07 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Talk to me of long lining/double longeing/ground driving
Replies: 17
Views: 13912

Re: Talk to me of long lining/double longeing/ground driving

I ground drive a lot with my young horse, including the horse park. He has learned to cross water and bridges being ground driven. In the arena, he does w/t/c in double lines, and jumps. He will reverse direction at both walk and trot. I think it has given him confidence and exposure where I have co...
by Code3
Sun Nov 29, 2015 3:13 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Oat fiber - where to buy
Replies: 15
Views: 14697

Re: Oat fiber - where to buy

My guess it is a coating/absorption issue.
by Code3
Fri Nov 27, 2015 8:30 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Thinline saddle pads - do you use / like it?
Replies: 17
Views: 15749

Re: Thinline saddle pads - do you use / like it?

I use a wool lined thinline for one horse (WB but think TB topline) and a quilted thinline with the other (a very wide Arab). I also use seams right pads - love them and they last forever! This combo works for me and the horses. No sore backs for any of us. I use a large for my 17.5 dressage saddle....
by Code3
Fri Nov 27, 2015 8:26 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Places to buy halters
Replies: 10
Views: 11084

Re: Places to buy halters

I recently bought a halter from the Tack Shack and can vouch for the quality.
by Code3
Wed Nov 25, 2015 9:45 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Equimax shortage?
Replies: 6
Views: 6445

Re: Equimax shortage?

Fatcat wrote:
Code3 wrote:I'll look for you and buy some if I find it.

Thank you! I did find some over the weekend at Wilco. I appreciate your offer :)

Excellent!!
by Code3
Mon Nov 23, 2015 4:28 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Equimax shortage?
Replies: 6
Views: 6445

Re: Equimax shortage?

I'll look for you and buy some if I find it.
by Code3
Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:26 pm
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Topic: A little whine with my cheese...
Replies: 15
Views: 12126

Re: A little whine with my cheese...

I'm sure my acupuncturist would recommend fish head soup. I just look at him and tell him, "not going to happen". I am sending jingles and healing vibes that you are feeling better!
by Code3
Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:41 am
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: Micklem Bridle Black Large Horse Competition
Replies: 4
Views: 5259

Re: Micklem Bridle Black Large Horse Competition

Oh how I wish this were a regular and not large. :-(
by Code3
Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:34 am
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Topic: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
Replies: 230
Views: 131525

Re: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH

In Oregon the parent would be charged with Reckless Endangerment.
by Code3
Sun Nov 15, 2015 12:06 am
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Topic: Why am I not losing weight?
Replies: 29
Views: 18928

Re: Why am I not losing weight?

I plateau on a low carb diet, then some weight comes off, then I plateau again. It works for me, I feel better on a low carb diet, but I don't get weighed every day because it makes me crazy. Maybe give it more time.
by Code3
Sun Nov 15, 2015 12:00 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Skin Cancer UPDATE! Neck Threadworms!
Replies: 30
Views: 21776

Re: Skin Cancer UPDATE! Neck Threadworms!

Here it is advised, even with a negative fecal, to worm twice a year with Equimax or Quest Plus.
by Code3
Sat Nov 14, 2015 2:33 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Skin Cancer UPDATE! Neck Threadworms!
Replies: 30
Views: 21776

Re: Skin Cancer UPDATE! Neck Threadworms!

The vets are NOT recommending rotational worming because of resistance. There are numerous articles. I would talk to my vet about periodically worming for threadworms before I returned to rotational worming and giving up decals and figuring out what kind of shedder your horse is.
by Code3
Sat Nov 14, 2015 2:03 am
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Topic: Terror in Paris
Replies: 51
Views: 32075

Re: Terror in Paris

Horrifying. Watching it unfold on TV.

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