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Sending out jingles to everyone whose horse is dealing with medical issues. There seems to be several of us here with vet bills. Khall - This spring has been horrible with allergy season (I look like a raccoon, itchy eyes, runny nose and feel dopey tired). Maybe a reason why/how Joplin scratched her...

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There is barely a small wind puff observed on his hind lower ankle. Frankly, it is so small compared to other horses with ankle blemishes that you might not notice it. I am cautious when riding or lunging to use SMBs (old style 4 staps) on his hind legs - that have the bottom strap wrapped for ankle...

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Tonight feeding he allowed me to stand behind petting his butt - playing with his tail. Then more on/off load and back several times after eating. I am committed to feeding him inside the trailer - then loading at odd times so not always around an expected meal time. Chisamba - I see myself getting ...

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We had another load lesson this afternoon and he marched on and stood with me. This lesson was me saying load now- then wait - now back off SLOWLY. I decide when to load, stand for a time and then get off slowly. He was fine after 3 repeats so we were done. His confidence level has greatly improved ...

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Thank you ! Yes - the issue is not loading but staying inside and the food incentive is working really well. The Trailer is parked outside the barn in the driveway and the property is enclosed - gated so there is no fear of him getting loose outside. I fed him last night inside the trailer and he wa...

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So our equine dentist yesterday confirmed my aged gelding has a broken back tooth (infection observed on X-ray) that needs removal at her surgical clinic. Based on the complexity of extraction it cannot be done in my barn. So my gelding must be trailered about 2 hours away. I have a 2 horse ramp tra...

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My guy had a pasture injury doing zoomies some years ago - rear fetlock as you described. I recall he was on stall rest for minimum 4 weeks (maybe 6 weeks?) with standing leg wraps with daily linament and topical. Initially I applied poultice to removed heat and swelling. Next I slowly introduced da...

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Ditto - what texsure said for giving warm water to an older horse. This detail has always been successful with my older geldings - so maybe a dental sensitivity with age. The outside water source must always be fresh clean water without mud, algae, slime etc. as many horses will refuse to drink it. ...

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Dog food recall: Throw away this brand; it may cause kidney failure
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023, 1:58 p.m.|Published: Feb. 14, 2023, 12:17 p.m.

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I've had more than my share of dealing with the care of aging parents and relatives. Mom who is now age 96 admitted to nursing home early 2020 before the COVID lock down in these care facilities. Sometimes she is bed ridden while some days she is able to sit in her wheel chair. Dementia issues for s...

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Blob - I have the books Srhorselady mentioned. Mary Wanless and Suzanne Von Dietz’s books with a DVD. PM me if you want them free - just cover shipping cost.

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Queen Elizabeth’s corgis and pony get their final goodbye https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/09/19/queen-funeral-corgis-pony/ https://twitter.com/RoyalCentral/status/1571876381793062915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1571876381793062915%7Ctwgr%5Ee5d951fa5328ebb42adddc6c7...

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Demi - Thinking of you and my sincere condolences.

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Chisamba - off topic - in this extreme hot weather this is my go to drink that helps me when I get dizzy. Gator aide makes me sick.
Bai Coconut Flavored Water, Molokai Coconut, Antioxidant Infused Drinks, 18 Fluid Ounce Bottles, (Pack of 12)

370mg K+

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Demi - so sorry to hear about DH and stroke. Been there with family members too. Dedicated rehab is very beneficial - sending your DH healing wishes for his recovery.

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Tanga - Thank you - now I recall this supplement from my memory about Chaste Berry. I'm reading up more information plus found SmartPak has a pellet formula. I'm trying to reach my vet to discuss these labs results and what I might need to change or do. Certainly agree that more exercise and weight ...

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Thank you for replying SrHL. I'm trying to figure out how the ThyroL medication is affecting the Cushings labs - if I should put my guy back on it. It helped before with weight loss in the past - but I never had a T4 blood level to reference as baseline. So his current T4 is now barely in low normal...

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(I corrected the post title from EMS to Cushings based on lab results. I do not think my guy has IR with normal Glucose and Insulin levels. Please correct me if I'm interpreting that data incorrectly.) My Connemara gelding age 22 has been on Prascend since 2017 when dx with Cushings. He was started ...

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I totally agree with you that it is bad for the horse but when has bad training ever stopped anyone? It's done across multiple riding disciplines because there is a demand and market that brings in big business. IMO it's really all about buyers with very deep wallets who will pay $$$$$$ for these ta...

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KM - what you described sounds like a perfect trip. That would be my speed too. Plus, I understand during winter months some road access is not possible in areas (ice). So very different trip itinerary warmer months versus winter. Take lots of pics!

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You made me remember the post a few years back when Gwen visited Iceland. Her pictures were beautiful! It's on my bucket list for future trips.
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It seems like wet food works best for him. I think try wet hay pellets with added apple sauce as Chisamba said with your powder supplements. Worth a try.

Have you tried any probiotics in the past?

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My guy is an easy keeper and I was wasting any supplements in powder format. I do feed him a small amount of alfalfa pellets with his pelleted supplements - this vitamin mineral supplement was recommended by my vet (pellets) and no waste. It is specific for easy keeper horse. His Equithrive Joint is...

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Thanks Blob - sounds like you get reactions too even with NSAIDs. I thought we would get some storms rolling through yesterday so I did not ride him after shot. I'll walk him today - he is very cozy inside stall now with his fans. He has large turnout directly off his open stall but likes to hang in...

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I hate these vaccine reactions. My guy always gets a Banamine injection before the injected vaccine yesterday. This morning all legs stocked up with heat. I cold hosed and gave Bute - plus sent a message to vet if she used a different brand? We always split the vaccine but I wonder if she forgot and...

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Demi - Excellent Update!!!!

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Demi - you are the owner now. Please do what YOU want for Besa and pursue your goals. WS can make other arrangements as she has more riding years in her future.

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More links....
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/what-your ... elling-you
https://www.hoofrehab.com/HeelHeight.html

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LS - follow your gut if you feel this farrier is doing something not quite right. I think you mentioned he visits every 5 weeks. When you say excess heels - maybe check out this link? Do you feel maybe his feet are being done too small or that the shoes are too small? I'm NOT an expert on shoeing or...

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Beautiful mare! Love her color! She does look like a horse of substance and you look great on her. Stirrup length looked fine - maybe you just need to get use to a new different feel on a wide body type. Have fun! (I don't need a 3 year old TB - but I do enjoy viewing those videos. Too bad we can't ...

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Checking in to see some updates and love the pics. I've been getting my guy back to fitness in between weather issues. Tomorrow will hit 90 - today we have tornado watch until 7 pm. Extreme weather as many of you are experiencing too. Demi - Awesome news! Enjoy your new mare! She sounds like you can...

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I am really determined to do better at riding the horse I have, not the one I want. I often have a plan when I ride. It's a goal right. It's appropriate to have a plan and goal for the day, the week, the month. Well I was horrible at explaining that goal to Kimba yesterday, or maybe she just needed...

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May be a bit costly but eclectic suggestion - find an old used cedar chest. I have a very old very well built one with the large tray that is very convenient. Maybe find at used furniture type store. Blankets smell great, bug resistant and so far never had a rodent issue chewing into it. https://www...

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Could this be an issue with his kidneys?
https://www.cahosp.com/post/chronic-kid ... -the-horse
https://equusmagazine.com/diagnosis/exc ... in-horses/

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We are near the NJ coast and waiting for this storm heading our way tonight. :roll: Then during the week will see some warmer days - crazy weather. Enjoy AZ! :) https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/ocean-city-maryland-under-winter-storm-watch/ https://patch.com/maryland/baltimore/md-weather-winter-storm-watch...

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I've been subscribing to the PBS, Acorn and Britbox channels on Amazon Prime because I prefer mystery and drama series but no extreme violence. I recently watched a PBS crime series called Vienna Blood takes place in early 1900's time period. If you like a bit bizarre and twisty to keep you guessing...

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Do a GOOGLE search on Horse RAST testing which is used to identify allergens. It is very accurate to identify food allergies and other things that make Potters reactive. Myself and a friend had it performed years ago on our horses for allergies - her horse allergic to corn and my horse was sensitive...

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Mountaineer - I apologize for my comments as they were not tactful or helpful. It was wrong to compare my guy's trust spook issues from bad training and possibly aggressive handling. I'm dealing with different type of mental issues. (My guy is still fearful of any new person (ex: vet assistant) comi...

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Well this one's a puzzle. Great ground manners, nice personality. But, under saddle, he's always on the lookout for something to spook at, and you have to be on it the whole time to keep his attention on you and not have him decide he's going to have a meltdown over something trivial. oh, the drama...

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Well that certainly is a strange situation - time will tell how that works for the seller. I recently saw a seller site who refuses to do videos but insists you visit in person. However, you must send a video of yourself riding prior to the appt to be approved. Sellers can do what they want........

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Totally agree and those comments are what gets someone like me off track because I could interpret literally - at least I did in the past. OT - many years ago I heard a western trainer comment that too much movement in the saddle was "screwing the saddle". :o :shock: :? That would not go o...

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Just like the horse, the rider has to use their body also. I've struggled with the sitting trot especially when I was having physical issues of stiffness and being crooked - years behind a desk. At one point, I realized I was over focused on being too quiet in my body parts and not allowing myself ...

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I like your comment that he appears level headed which is great for a green training project. I would prefer that over reactive or unpredictable behavior (been there). It sounds like you would enjoy working with this trainer to make him into a fun horse. He is cute and you fit him well too.

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Beautiful girl

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I'm so sorry. Hugs to you.

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Hope Demi is okay in TX - severe weather and power loss there.

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You are not alone SueB in this situation. My mother was admitted to a Nursing home at the end of February 2020 after discharge from the hospital. Shortly afterwards on March 13 2020 the building went into lock down for Covid and I have not been allowed inside since then. She is age 94 and has dement...

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Maybe for window shopping but check out the QH pony listed under the poster name Jessica Turner. There are some lovely pics posted but you would have to contact seller for video and price. https://www.facebook.com/groups/119042001761362/ Facebook - Dressage Ponies in USA and Canada - Public forum Tr...

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Is there a scream icon? I couldn't catch the last 2 cats this morning for the spay appt. Food and water was removed last night but I guess they figured it out that it means a road trip - like in the past for vaccines. I'm annoyed that the vet office booked 2 cats as I told them I might only catch on...

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