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by Quelah
Sun Apr 16, 2017 9:31 pm
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Topic: Favorite cookie recipe?
Replies: 1
Views: 3284

Favorite cookie recipe?

I'm in need of a new cookie recipe. I've got tried and true oatmeal raisin/chocolate chip down pat. Looking for a good recipe that is not chocolate (because unlike me, not everyone loves chocolate). Thanks for any suggestions!
by Quelah
Sun Apr 16, 2017 9:31 pm
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Topic: Favorite cookie recipe?
Replies: 14
Views: 12658

Favorite cookie recipe?

I'm in need of a new cookie recipe. I've got tried and true oatmeal raisin/chocolate chip down pat. Looking for a good recipe that is not chocolate (because unlike me, not everyone loves chocolate). Thanks for any suggestions!
by Quelah
Sun Apr 16, 2017 8:30 pm
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Topic: Birthday gift suggestions for two year old (human)?
Replies: 13
Views: 12815

Re: Birthday gift suggestions for two year old (human)?

Woost2 wrote:$50 for a two year old??? Is wretched excess a requirement?

How about $6-7.


Should have said up to $50. No it's not a requirement, if I can find something clever for $10, so much the better!
by Quelah
Sat Apr 15, 2017 4:07 am
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Topic: Birthday gift suggestions for two year old (human)?
Replies: 13
Views: 12815

Birthday gift suggestions for two year old (human)?

Specified human because otherwise my go to would be a nice leather halter for the celebrant to grow out of ;) So need birthday gift ideas for a coming two year old BOY who is mad about cows and horses. He lives in town, but he loves cows and horses. Willing to spend ~$50, any suggestions? I normally...
by Quelah
Mon Apr 03, 2017 10:12 pm
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Topic: A captive again
Replies: 20
Views: 15482

Re: A captive again

Wonderful news! Enjoy your camping!
by Quelah
Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:29 pm
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Topic: A captive again
Replies: 20
Views: 15482

Re: A captive again

So sorry to hear this, best wishes that you are soon well and released!
by Quelah
Mon Mar 27, 2017 5:57 pm
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Topic: Chiropractor, physiotherapy, doctor or other?
Replies: 12
Views: 11557

Re: Chiropractor, physiotherapy, doctor or other?

I rarely go to Dr but I would say doctor / chiro equally. I have a wonderful and careful chiro. I don't go often but DH does. He'd be a mess if not for our chiro. It will be a cold day in hell before I work with a PT. That was the biggest mistake I made after I broke my back and the occasional back ...
by Quelah
Mon Mar 27, 2017 12:34 am
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Topic: I am not a fan
Replies: 6
Views: 6691

Re: I am not a fan

Ditto.
by Quelah
Mon Mar 27, 2017 12:33 am
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Topic: Anybody have a Purple mattress?
Replies: 8
Views: 8182

Re: Anybody have a Purple mattress?

Refreshing this thread to see if anyone has tried one yet?
by Quelah
Sun Mar 26, 2017 9:49 pm
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Topic: Horsepower... vroom vroom
Replies: 38
Views: 23830

Re: Horsepower... vroom vroom

I don't know if Xan is around but I think she rides, I want to say she's got a beast of a Ducati maybe?
by Quelah
Sun Mar 26, 2017 4:30 am
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Topic: Tying Discussion....thoughts?
Replies: 30
Views: 18453

Re: Tying Discussion....thoughts?

My Irish TB mare ( and namesake ) was the only horse I've ever had who didn't tie reliably, but I met my BFF (now of 25 years ) over a broken leather halter :) . Jet lived in a tie stall before I got him, so yeah, he ties. Everyone else has tied reliably to one degree of another. My horses all learn...
by Quelah
Wed Mar 22, 2017 2:46 pm
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Topic: Major Jingles to Chancellor
Replies: 44
Views: 25041

Re: Major Jingles to Chancellor

Jingles for good healing!
by Quelah
Thu Mar 16, 2017 5:46 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Best Half Pad To Put Under the Saddle Pad
Replies: 13
Views: 12580

Re: Best Half Pad To Put Under the Saddle Pad

I would just get a piece of real sheepskin, that's sheared, and cut to shape and use that. But I'll be the dense one and ask why you need a half pad under the pad or what you're trying to accomplish with it?
by Quelah
Mon Mar 13, 2017 3:36 am
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Topic: OMG, Off The Rails!
Replies: 22
Views: 18398

Re: OMG, Off The Rails!

Early onset dementia plus too many recreational pharmaceuticals in her youth?
by Quelah
Sat Mar 11, 2017 1:34 am
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Topic: Has anyone dealt with a fence-jumper before? UPDATE WITH PHOTOS!!
Replies: 34
Views: 21580

Re: Has anyone dealt with a fence-jumper before? UPDATE WITH PHOTOS!!

Oh, and I'll pass along a tip, that I got from Joe Taylor's book (which I highly recommend for anyone building or having a horse farm, even if they're not racehorses). Have your gates be the highest part of your fence line. Gates are often the place horses are most likely to challenge a fence, make ...
by Quelah
Sat Mar 11, 2017 1:29 am
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Topic: Has anyone dealt with a fence-jumper before? UPDATE WITH PHOTOS!!
Replies: 34
Views: 21580

Re: Has anyone dealt with a fence-jumper before? UPDATE WITH PHOTOS!!

Oooh I love her! Marked the way we like them ;) . Tell more, what's her breeding, what the plan for her, etc!
by Quelah
Mon Mar 06, 2017 12:13 am
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Topic: No Water - broke well - this is bad
Replies: 28
Views: 19272

Re: No Water - broke well - this is bad

I think this is what we have, or something similar. We're in a dry area, everyone has them. https://www.amazon.com/FRANKLIN-ELECTRIC-Pumptec-water-protection/dp/B00T869ISW Our is set for manual restart, cause if the shaft goes dry I've done something stupid and I need to figure out what the problem ...
by Quelah
Sat Mar 04, 2017 10:05 pm
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Topic: No Water - broke well - this is bad
Replies: 28
Views: 19272

Re: No Water - broke well - this is bad

Pumps should have shut off switch so they stop running if water level drops, our does. Are you super duper sure you need a new well? I've found well companies to not be any more honest than other contractors (I'm married to one so I know they're not all crooks!) but I would never take one company's ...
by Quelah
Sun Feb 26, 2017 5:34 am
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Topic: Question for those mid-40s and older.
Replies: 30
Views: 18981

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

" I now look only for DOs as my PCPs as I personally feel they are more willing to take a more "holistic" and overall view of my health rather than address point problems." I don't seek out holistic leaning people but by pure coincidence my new PCP is a DO ( First time in my adul...
by Quelah
Wed Feb 22, 2017 10:41 pm
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Topic: Straw and hay in California?
Replies: 4
Views: 4521

Re: Straw and hay in California?

Straw can be wheat or oat straw here, general wheat. Our bales (both straw and hay) are 3 wire/strand. 2 wires my exist but I've never seen them for sale. 3 wire bales are 100-120 lbs, sometimes less if they were baled to be sold "by the bale", like hay baled specifically for feed stores i...
by Quelah
Sat Feb 18, 2017 5:13 am
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Topic: Question for those mid-40s and older.
Replies: 30
Views: 18981

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

Getting older is not for sissies. I'm pretty much exactly where you are, 45 years old and 20 lbs exactly in the last year ;). Caveat, I have MS and I broke my back rather badly 11 years ago. I live on a small farm/ranch and do the bulk of daily labor for 5 horses myself. But yeah, 15 years ago I man...
by Quelah
Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:46 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Zeus is being started
Replies: 23
Views: 20506

Re: Zeus is being started

LOL! It's called a flank cinch. The purpose is that if you are actually being a REAL cowboy and upon occasion throwing a rope and catching a cow, when that 5-1,000 lbs animal hits the end of the rope, it can actually pull the back of the saddle UP, which is problematic for the rider and really not n...
by Quelah
Sat Feb 11, 2017 2:38 am
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Topic: To shavings/wrap or not to shavings/wrap - Trailering debates
Replies: 27
Views: 18257

Re: To shavings/wrap or not to shavings/wrap - Trailering debates

On my own horses? Pure laziness I guess ;). I don't use boots when I ride or turnout either, except on new horses until they get settled. My own horses all get along in the trailer and they haul regularly and well.
by Quelah
Thu Feb 09, 2017 1:57 am
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Zeus is being started
Replies: 23
Views: 20506

Re: Zeus is being started

Your cowboy is very Great Basin of California with his gear :)
by Quelah
Sun Feb 05, 2017 1:46 am
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Topic: House Sitting, kinda, how much?
Replies: 12
Views: 10509

Re: House Sitting, kinda, how much?

For two months? No way in hell would I do that for $200, on my daily walk or no.
by Quelah
Sat Feb 04, 2017 5:51 am
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Topic: Vacuum Recommendations
Replies: 14
Views: 11830

Re: Vacuum Recommendations

I have an Animal and I don't think its heavy. To me it would be easy carry up stairs I don't know how good it would be at vacuuming stairs. I think I'd rather heve a canister vac and long hose for stairs, JMO :)
by Quelah
Fri Feb 03, 2017 7:03 pm
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Topic: Two thirds done with chemo
Replies: 27
Views: 17688

Re: Two thirds done with chemo

Great news! You are strong, you can do this!
by Quelah
Tue Jan 31, 2017 4:24 am
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Topic: Button and brooch bouquet
Replies: 11
Views: 9751

Re: Button and brooch bouquet

Gorgeous bouquet!!' Well done mom and yes, pics of cake please :)
by Quelah
Tue Jan 31, 2017 3:36 am
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Topic: Grass fed, whole, pasteurized, HOMOGENIZED milk?
Replies: 16
Views: 13039

Re: Grass fed, whole, pasteurized, HOMOGENIZED milk?

The logistics of keeping cows that are milking well fed enough on pasture (especially in the winter) while keeping them in close enough proximity to a milking facility would be very difficult. ETA- I'm assuming by grass fed that's what you mean, unless you mean strictly hay fed. Grass fed beef live ...
by Quelah
Mon Jan 30, 2017 4:11 am
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Topic: To shavings/wrap or not to shavings/wrap - Trailering debates
Replies: 27
Views: 18257

Re: To shavings/wrap or not to shavings/wrap - Trailering debates

Always shavings, I bed my trailer like a stall, 4-6 inches deep. Dust is not an issue in my trailer (y'all know I have mostly black horses, I'd see it), it won't be in yours, roughly same trailer. I *want* them to pee in the trailer, helps reduce stress. If you're really concerned about dust, dampen...
by Quelah
Thu Jan 26, 2017 6:38 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: desperately in need of paddock boots
Replies: 6
Views: 6824

Re: desperately in need of paddock boots

When outside I live in Ariat all terrains and have fine so for years. They've never failed me in waterproofness. The two times I've had lengthy horsey excursions to England (the Northern parts) they've done great. When we spent two weeks Shire shopping in England and Scotland, I got the insulated on...
by Quelah
Thu Jan 19, 2017 12:43 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Carl Hester is coming to the East Coast!
Replies: 8
Views: 8075

Re: Carl Hester is coming to the East Coast!

I think for the Charlotte clinics she reviewed the videos and chose the riders. At the LA clinic, except for one rider they were all pros. I say send in a video, the worst thing that can happen is you don't get in, the best thing that can happen, well it would be worth the bother wouldn't it? Good l...
by Quelah
Sun Jan 15, 2017 1:35 am
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Topic: I have a new verandah (boobs)
Replies: 13
Views: 10907

Re: I have a new verandah (boobs)

Congrats on your new boobs! Onward and....upward? ;)
by Quelah
Sat Jan 14, 2017 11:56 pm
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Topic: Trailer safety chains question
Replies: 13
Views: 10540

Re: Trailer safety chains question

Tarlo he's not alone sadly. I've thought of doing a photo blog of all the improperly hooked up trailers I see in horsepital parking lots ;)
by Quelah
Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:46 pm
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Topic: Trailer safety chains question
Replies: 13
Views: 10540

Re: Trailer safety chains question

Yes chains/cables should be crossed under hitch and also set appropriate length so the will cradle trailer should it come uncoupled. Also electrical cord (not the breakaway) that plugs into truck should have enough length and be arranged so that should the trailer come uncoupled, the plug can stay p...
by Quelah
Thu Jan 12, 2017 4:34 pm
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Topic: Trucks! Seeking your opinions
Replies: 45
Views: 26194

Re: Trucks! Seeking your opinions

For a 4 horse I'd want a 1 ton dually. People pull them with single rear wheel trucks, but I'd want a bigger truck.

If you can, get a truck with leather and heated seats, you won't regret it.
by Quelah
Thu Jan 12, 2017 12:38 am
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Topic: Trucks! Seeking your opinions
Replies: 45
Views: 26194

Re: Trucks! Seeking your opinions

Haven't read the whole thread. I have a 2007 F250 6.0 diesel (horrified gasps!) 4x4, extended cab, long bed, manual transmission. I custom ordered the truck to my specs. I love it like I've loved few things in my life. Yes the 6.0 doesn't have a great rep, I have a good one. Hopefully I'm not jinxin...
by Quelah
Wed Jan 11, 2017 1:40 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: 4 year old Dutch Warmblood - PPE - bone fragment off Navicular wing **update radiographs added
Replies: 9
Views: 8614

Re: 4 year old Dutch Warmblood - PPE - bone fragment off Navicular wing

Agree that many WBs have "curious" navicular radiographs, BUT that doesn't account for the fragment. Does resale matter to you? If it does, I would pass personally. There are places I'd be ok with a chip and have bought horses with chips. Navicular is not one of those places. If you really...
by Quelah
Mon Jan 09, 2017 4:48 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Blanket Help
Replies: 14
Views: 15236

Re: Blanket Help

Your clip looks pretty darn good and IMO Saxon blankets are very very nice for the price. Good job horse mom!
by Quelah
Sun Jan 08, 2017 4:29 am
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Topic: Heipful idea for those who do their own barn work.
Replies: 5
Views: 5724

Re: Heipful idea for those who do their own barn work.

Thanks for the tip, my gloves often get de tangling sprays on them (darned long mane horses!) so I will give this a try!
by Quelah
Wed Jan 04, 2017 6:13 pm
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Topic: Vulture invasion
Replies: 43
Views: 24175

Re: Vulture invasion

Natures garbage men, they are gentle creatures. I hand raised one decades ago. I don't mind them. Our local vultures quicker figured out that on Sunday mornings in the summer DH often shoots ground squirrels. They will sit on the fence posts on the hill above the house with their utensils in the cla...
by Quelah
Wed Jan 04, 2017 1:19 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Carl Hester Master class
Replies: 13
Views: 11474

Re: Carl Hester Master class

Mountaineer I sent you an email through the board, let me know if you don't get it, or if you do get it :)
by Quelah
Wed Jan 04, 2017 12:23 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Random tack/apparel brag
Replies: 11
Views: 11455

Re: Random tack/apparel brag

Nice Straightforward! Big D zippered cases are the BEST :)
by Quelah
Sat Dec 31, 2016 4:33 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Random tack/apparel brag
Replies: 11
Views: 11455

Re: Random tack/apparel brag

What in all the little zippered cases?
by Quelah
Sat Dec 31, 2016 4:32 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Random tack/apparel brag
Replies: 11
Views: 11455

Re: Random tack/apparel brag

OMG that's brilliant to hang pads that way!

You have more pads than I have pants :lol:
by Quelah
Sun Dec 25, 2016 12:36 am
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Topic: I got a pony for Christmas
Replies: 17
Views: 13035

Re: I got a pony for Christmas

And what a pony she is!
by Quelah
Thu Dec 22, 2016 4:08 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: KWPN help
Replies: 4
Views: 6495

Re: KWPN help

You might start with calling or emailing the registry directly, I've always found them to be very helpful :)
by Quelah
Wed Dec 21, 2016 5:22 pm
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Topic: So depressing (warning, graphic horse injury photos)
Replies: 78
Views: 45563

Re: So depressing (warning, graphic horse injury photos)

Looks awesome! Good job, your diligence is being rewarded :)
by Quelah
Wed Dec 21, 2016 2:41 pm
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Topic: There are good people out there...
Replies: 7
Views: 6851

Re: There are good people out there...

Years agoy Coach purse was stolen out of my car in front of my parents house. Someone found it, two towns away, sans cash but still had my contact info in it. I got it back and decades later, still have it. Cheers to the good people in the world :)
by Quelah
Tue Dec 20, 2016 6:55 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Myler bits?
Replies: 6
Views: 6891

Re: Myler bits?

What size mouth is she? I may have just that bit? Of course, classical caveat ;) better to train the horse than reach for more hardware, you can run out of bits and all that. I had the Myler snaffle for a tb mate that would put her tongue over the bit sometimes. With the ported mouthpiece there was ...

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