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by Srhorselady
Tue Aug 18, 2020 11:31 pm
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: Big tack trunk cleanout!
Replies: 6
Views: 4430

Re: Big tack trunk cleanout!

PM sent. Thanks
by Srhorselady
Mon Aug 17, 2020 1:06 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Trips/events cancelled, trips/events planned?
Replies: 18
Views: 6886

Re: Trips/events cancelled, trips/events planned?

Exvet, FYI. When I was at the Canyon last week I overheard a hiker saying they were not issuing overnite camping passes, but some people got around it by “hiking” at night. That was okay. I wouldn’t go this week, however. Williams hit their record high temperature ever 96 degeees! Better next week. ...
by Srhorselady
Sun Aug 16, 2020 10:27 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Trips/events cancelled, trips/events planned?
Replies: 18
Views: 6886

Re: Trips/events cancelled, trips/events planned?

Well, my first cancellation due to Covid was the World Cup in Las Vegas. Then my tour of the Canadian Rockies (I would have been leaving this week) was cancelled by the tour company when it became obvious the borders were going to remain closed. I waited for the Company to cancel to make sure I got ...
by Srhorselady
Sun Aug 16, 2020 4:45 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress
Replies: 251
Views: 78022

Re: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress

Congratulations to everyone on all the progress they are making! I’ve really enjoyed reading it all and seeing the pictures. I hope to post pictures in the future. Thanks to Flight I now can reduce their size, BUT I upgraded my phone to an iPhone 11 and no longer know how to transfer them here. Ah w...
by Srhorselady
Sun Aug 02, 2020 4:11 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Surviving COVID
Replies: 24
Views: 10733

Re: Surviving COVID

To both of you with your endangered relatives. You have all my sympathy. One of the reasons I posted was so that people would realize Covid is NOT a death sentence even for those at risk. It’s far better to NOT catch it but don’t totally panic. Now they are finding so many variants too. However, I d...
by Srhorselady
Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:20 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress
Replies: 251
Views: 78022

Re: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress

More congratulations to Tesla and SF and Hot4S!
by Srhorselady
Tue Jul 28, 2020 4:26 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Surviving COVID
Replies: 24
Views: 10733

Re: Surviving COVID

One of the craziest things about this pandemic is how things that should be easy are not! When I came down with symptoms on a Friday night I waited until Monday morning to call my doctor thinking he would have me come in for a test. No. He gave me names of places and telephone numbers to get tested....
by Srhorselady
Mon Jul 27, 2020 7:13 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress
Replies: 251
Views: 78022

Re: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress

Congratulations to every one on their show results! Those are really super! Beautiful color on that pony. WOW!
by Srhorselady
Mon Jul 27, 2020 7:04 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress
Replies: 251
Views: 78022

Re: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress

Exvet, I know absolutely nothing about Welsh breeding. I got this pony from the same person as my previous half Welsh pony. She is a close friend of a close friend and the breeder is her daughter in California. Peanut, the first half Welsh/half Arab pony is by a Welsh Hunter stallion Called Rain Bea...
by Srhorselady
Mon Jul 27, 2020 2:03 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress
Replies: 251
Views: 78022

Re: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress

I wonder if I can blame Exvet? I also have a new project pony...who is half Welsh (plus 1/4 thoroughbred and 1/4 Dutch Warmblood. :D :D :D I swore I wouldn’t buy any more horses when I hit my mid 60s. So I didn’t. She was given to me. She is 8 and has had ground work but not been saddled. Unfortunat...
by Srhorselady
Sat Jul 25, 2020 5:42 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Surviving COVID
Replies: 24
Views: 10733

Surviving COVID

Since no one else has brought this subject up I’ll tell you my experiences catching and recovering from Covid. First I was wearing a mask and I thought I was observing all precautions. Like many of us stuck at home I was getting a variety of household projects done. As a senior woman living alone on...
by Srhorselady
Sat Jul 25, 2020 5:02 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Pickled Quail Eggs
Replies: 6
Views: 4081

Re: Pickled Quail Eggs

Very pretty as well as yummy!
by Srhorselady
Fri Jul 24, 2020 4:15 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Pickled Quail Eggs
Replies: 6
Views: 4081

Re: Pickled Quail Eggs

Our eggs rarely lasted two weeks! :D In fact it was hard to make people leave them alone for two days! Since it was rare to still have any at two weeks I didn’t worry about the tough issue. I would assume there should be a way, but don’t have any good ideas. They also start to darken in color the lo...
by Srhorselady
Thu Jul 23, 2020 11:22 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Pickled Quail Eggs
Replies: 6
Views: 4081

Re: Pickled Quail Eggs

I’ve done chicken eggs in a very similar solution. (I assume you boiled the eggs :D ). I then soaked eggs for any where from 24 hours to Two weeks. More than two weeks they start to get tough and less than two days the flavor is very mild. The flavor gets stronger the longer they are left in the vin...
by Srhorselady
Tue Jun 23, 2020 2:16 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Colic last night...some jingles, please
Replies: 16
Views: 8555

Re: Colic last night...some jingles, please

Hurray for the poop report! Tell him to keep it coming!
by Srhorselady
Sat Jun 20, 2020 4:17 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: "Never a lender or borrower be" is good advice.
Replies: 19
Views: 10755

Re: "Never a lender or borrower be" is good advice.

That sounds like a very healthy decision Rockabilly! You can’t do anything about your relative, but letting this go will free you. And I like your decision to replace the coat that brought you so much pleasure.
by Srhorselady
Sat Jun 20, 2020 4:11 am
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Topic: Fire Danger
Replies: 11
Views: 7069

Re: Fire Danger

Stay safe Redsoxlover! There are currently no fires close to me, but the smoke from the Bush fire is causing very bad air quality and is making my eyes burn. Fires are so scary.
by Srhorselady
Mon Jun 15, 2020 11:48 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: working with the energy conservationist horse
Replies: 12
Views: 7313

Re: working with the energy conservationist horse

My senior schoolmaster is definitely an energy conservationist and always has been even when younger. He can halt on the aid so fast you get whip lash, but every request for an upward transition is met with a momentary “are you sure?”, before complying. He is now retired, but when we were working se...
by Srhorselady
Mon Jun 08, 2020 1:39 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Keep Calm and Canter On: May and June Goals and Progress
Replies: 188
Views: 76854

Re: Keep Calm and Canter On: May and June Goals and Progress

Chisamba, you are on the front line facing daily what most of us are only reading about and seeing/hearing about. Stay strong and do what makes you happy. That is what IS important during these very depressing times. I admire you for what you are doing.
by Srhorselady
Thu Jun 04, 2020 5:15 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: 4 year old tense when lifting hind leg
Replies: 30
Views: 15061

Re: 4 year old tense when lifting hind leg

Sometimes you just want to scream, yell, or cry! Thank goodness you persevered. Even though he is young, hopefully this will be a “manageable” case of arthritis...especially since you have got it diagnosed early. Hang in there.
by Srhorselady
Thu May 28, 2020 1:54 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: "Never a lender or borrower be" is good advice.
Replies: 19
Views: 10755

Re: "Never a lender or borrower be" is good advice.

Be aware that since this is an item of clothing it may now be “worn” enough that you won’t want it. Even the most favorite clothing item fades with age so I wouldn’t expect it to be in a condition to be worn after several years. So getting it back might not be a blessing. However, if this might be t...
by Srhorselady
Sat May 23, 2020 2:18 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Fire Danger
Replies: 11
Views: 7069

Re: Fire Danger

Thank you all for your good wishes! The fire that was threatening here is down to mopping up the hot spots. I’ve unhooked the trailer and put the truck back in the garage. Unfortunately this looks like the start of a very bad Fire Season. There have been at least three other outbreaks in the local a...
by Srhorselady
Wed May 20, 2020 7:07 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Compost-makers, I need advice!
Replies: 6
Views: 4514

Re: Compost-makers, I need advice!

When using horse manure I had three large pits and I put sewer pipe that had holes in it at angles with the ends sticking out. The holes got air in since I couldn’t turn it. Then I would stick a hose in the pipe end periodically to add moisture. The pits were approximately 4x8 and 5 feet deep. Then ...
by Srhorselady
Wed May 20, 2020 5:53 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Fire Danger
Replies: 11
Views: 7069

Re: Fire Danger

Swirling gusting winds today but cooler temperatures and firemen were able to get a handle on the fire. It is now 70% contained and approximately 100 evacuees have been allowed to return home. It has been very scary and as I drive through the area every where I see people out dealing with weeds and ...
by Srhorselady
Tue May 19, 2020 3:26 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Please jingle for my boarder and long time friend
Replies: 16
Views: 9414

Re: Please jingle for my boarder and long time friend

Jingles for your friend! TWO serious horse related accidents would make me think about things VERY seriously. One is an accident but two....
by Srhorselady
Tue May 19, 2020 3:19 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Fire Danger
Replies: 11
Views: 7069

Re: Fire Danger

I am luckily not in the mandatory evacuation area. The fire burnt over the Hills (approximately 3 miles away) yesterday leaving them charred. This morning it looked like there was one reassurgence on this side of the hill but it was quickly dealt with. Then the tankers dropped lots of bright red fir...
by Srhorselady
Mon May 18, 2020 2:25 pm
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Topic: Fire Danger
Replies: 11
Views: 7069

Fire Danger

Yesterday a fire (human caused) started a little over a mile away from my house. It grew from 5 acres to over 1500 acres in 12 hours. I feel very lucky. The winds pushed it north and East. They are evacuating parts of Cave Creek. The winds are expected to rise again today. The fire dept estimates th...
by Srhorselady
Thu Apr 23, 2020 8:16 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Feeding adjustments: no more alfalfa
Replies: 19
Views: 11958

Re: Feeding adjustments: no more alfalfa

Sorry for misunderstanding! I have had discussions on this point with my Vet with no exact results. Basically one pound of hay equals one pound of hay whether in hay or pellet form. HOWEVER different pellet companies do use different binders, And many include molasses in their binders. (In my part o...
by Srhorselady
Mon Apr 20, 2020 7:06 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Feeding adjustments: no more alfalfa
Replies: 19
Views: 11958

Re: Feeding adjustments: no more alfalfa

BTW to weigh hay I have a hanging scale with a hook in the barn and use canvas material things that look like firewood carriers. I sewed a hem through two ends and put dowels through them and attached cord. Then fill with hay and hang by cord from the scale hook to weigh each meal. Then tie cords to...
by Srhorselady
Mon Apr 20, 2020 6:55 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Feeding adjustments: no more alfalfa
Replies: 19
Views: 11958

Re: Feeding adjustments: no more alfalfa

I feed by weight, both in hay and pellets. I measure pelleted feed in coffee cans. For each different food I measure a can of the feed and dump it into a plastic bag that I take to the grocery store and weigh on the produce scales. Then I have my list of One Coffee Can of X pellets equals .... pound...
by Srhorselady
Wed Mar 11, 2020 7:55 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Ocular squamous cell carcinoma?--Final UPDATE?: (scroll down)
Replies: 30
Views: 19959

Re: Ocular squamous cell carcinoma?--Final UPDATE?: (scroll down)

Congratulations! That is good news. My 25 year old has cataracts bad enough to affect his vision. He is now spooky about tall weeds and when brush moves. However he still loves to trail ride. We stick to areas he’s familiar with and/or frequently pony the pony as a seeing eye pony. She’s quite brave...
by Srhorselady
Wed Mar 11, 2020 12:42 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Lameness and Ulcers
Replies: 12
Views: 8563

Re: Lameness and Ulcers

Definitely takes a minimum of 30 days of Ulcergaard to heal gastric ulcers. I give a small amount of alfalfa (most of my horses are fine on a grass hay plus senior feed diet) to any ulcer prone horses and always give generic tums before riding. One very ulcer prone mare was on compounded powdered fl...
by Srhorselady
Fri Mar 06, 2020 3:16 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: baucher bit?
Replies: 9
Views: 6562

Re: baucher bit?

I’ve used a Sprenger B Baucher on several horses with positive results. The first horse we tried it on was my big strong warm blood school master. The horse was a lot more trained and bigger/stronger than I was. He was used to being ridden in a double and with solid contact. At that time I tended to...
by Srhorselady
Thu Mar 05, 2020 4:29 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Anyone familiar with Multiple Sclerosis
Replies: 29
Views: 16782

Re: Anyone familiar with Multiple Sclerosis

I’m very happy to hear this update! I’ve been wondering how your son was doing but hesitated to ask. A close friend has MS but is lucky enough to have been in remission for the last several years.
by Srhorselady
Tue Mar 03, 2020 1:15 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Jingles for my dad
Replies: 50
Views: 27377

Re: Jingles for my dad

My sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. I found it a relief to know my father was no longer suffering. Take care of yourself.
by Srhorselady
Sat Feb 15, 2020 1:56 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Jingles for my dad
Replies: 50
Views: 27377

Re: Jingles for my dad

We had similar medical issues with my father almost three years ago. You have all my sympathy as you go through this difficult time. Take care of yourself and your family. Lots and lots of hugs and hand holding.
by Srhorselady
Thu Jan 23, 2020 11:38 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Help developing a training plan among lots of travel
Replies: 6
Views: 5263

Re: Help developing a training plan among lots of travel

My Vet once told me that horses don’t lose fitness near as quickly as humans. He said most horses can go about 6 weeks without losing a lot of physical fitness as long as they have turnout. However mental fitness is another issue! So YOUR riding fitness could be more of an issue with this schedule. :D
by Srhorselady
Mon Jan 13, 2020 3:55 am
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Topic: World Cup Oh Oh...
Replies: 38
Views: 20698

Re: World Cup Tickets?

Okay I just made my hotel reservations. They now have the sponsoring hotels listed on the World Cup web site. I’m assuming that they will be having shuttles from the sponsored hotels to Thomas and Mack, like they have in the past, although no one has been able confirm this. Two of the sponsored hote...
by Srhorselady
Tue Jan 07, 2020 5:10 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: World Cup Oh Oh...
Replies: 38
Views: 20698

Re: World Cup Tickets?

Thanks Tanga. I’m sort of in a compromise position. The friend is not a horse person, but doesn’t mind traveling and watching horse stuff. She would prefer to be near the Strip for those occasional times when we are not at the arena. I may have to give her the choice of the pricy room and the Strip ...
by Srhorselady
Tue Jan 07, 2020 1:25 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: World Cup Oh Oh...
Replies: 38
Views: 20698

Re: World Cup Tickets?

A friend and I have tickets for all sessions both jumping and dressage. We don’t have a hotel yet. I was waiting to find out where the shuttles would leave from. I’d prefer something within walking distance of a shuttle but cheaper than the strip. Most of the strip hotels are expensive and we won’t ...
by Srhorselady
Wed Dec 25, 2019 3:12 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: It’s the Holiday Season! November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 128
Views: 65313

Re: It’s the Holiday Season! November/December Goals and Progress

Blob it sounds like you may be on the right path with RP, but one other possibility just in case. If you have a vet/acupuncturist you might have him checked for TMJ. I had a horse who acted like he might have some arthritis in this joint and she was able to give him some relief.
by Srhorselady
Sun Nov 24, 2019 7:01 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Nutrena feed--ingredient list now changed
Replies: 5
Views: 4662

Re: Nutrena feed--ingredient list now changed

The Safe Choice Senior “Dry” also has new packaging. I was told it is still the same. I think Az is one of the few places Safe Choice Senior was available in a “dry” format. It has always had a little molasses but it was processed differently than the moist version. Those of us with insulin resistan...
by Srhorselady
Sun Nov 24, 2019 6:51 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Grain-free?
Replies: 19
Views: 14277

Re: Grain-free?

If you want to feed beet pulp try beet pulp pellets. It’s a lot less messy. I’ve fed my senior horses 1-2 lbs of beet pulp pellets for over 5 years without soaking. I’ve never had a problem. I mix with their other pellets and senior and moisten slightly so salt, msm, flax, etc sticks. They also get ...
by Srhorselady
Tue Oct 29, 2019 5:02 pm
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Topic: The end is nigh
Replies: 63
Views: 33070

Re: The end is nigh

I’m so sorry. You did everything you possibly could do. You are giving him release out of love. I am crying for you.
by Srhorselady
Mon Sep 09, 2019 1:20 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Cool down and keep going! September/October Goals and Progress.
Replies: 442
Views: 213717

Re: Cool down and keep going! September/October Goals and Progress.

My equine vet who I respect a lot is certified in animal acupuncture and my niece a recently graduated small animal vet from Cornell is also certified in animal acupuncture. I have used it for pain control with laminitis and had the horse move much more comfortably. I had her treated over her whole ...
by Srhorselady
Fri Sep 06, 2019 4:52 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Ariel and the new farrier
Replies: 14
Views: 10514

Re: Ariel and the new farrier

I agree with Blob. A little practice won’t hurt. All it takes is one bad experience and they (horses) decide that they are going to hurt or be uncomfortable every time the farrier shows up. It will probably take many times to reduce her reactivity. Also she’s a mare and a red head :D . (I love them).
by Srhorselady
Mon Sep 02, 2019 8:58 pm
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Topic: Installing new flooring over ceramic tile?Nixed by mom...
Replies: 16
Views: 11949

Re: Installing new flooring over ceramic tile?Nixed by mom...

I live alone and I have always had a small plug in nightlight that come on after dark in every dark room. They have never bothered my sleep and it is comforting if getting up to investigate a noise. Since they are always on after dark there is no going off and on to disturb me.
by Srhorselady
Mon Sep 02, 2019 8:53 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Happy anniversary
Replies: 7
Views: 6388

Re: Happy anniversary

Congratulations on wonderful partnerships with two wonderful horses! Sept 2 is obviously a wonderful and very lucky day for you.

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