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- Fri Jul 29, 2022 1:34 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 348
- Views: 1734287
Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Demi - Thinking of you and my sincere condolences.
- Wed Jul 20, 2022 9:34 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 348
- Views: 1734287
Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
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+
Bai Coconut Flavored Water, Molokai Coconut, Antioxidant Infused Drinks, 18 Fluid Ounce Bottles, (Pack of 12)
370mg K+
- Tue Jul 19, 2022 3:42 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 348
- Views: 1734287
Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
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.
- Tue Jul 19, 2022 1:00 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Controlling Cushings meds, diet exercise - experiences?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4705
Re: Controlling Cushings meds, diet exercise - experiences?
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 ...
- Mon Jul 18, 2022 11:47 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Controlling Cushings meds, diet exercise - experiences?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4705
Re: Controlling Cushings meds, diet exercise - experiences?
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...
- Mon Jul 18, 2022 8:14 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Controlling Cushings meds, diet exercise - experiences?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4705
Controlling Cushings meds, diet exercise - experiences?
(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 ...
- Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:38 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Help! Overheated or anhidrosis?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8167
- Sat Jul 09, 2022 8:24 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: You thoughts on 8/9 year olds at GP
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5102
Re: You thoughts on 8/9 year olds at GP
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...
- Thu Jun 30, 2022 7:03 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: I did it...my Iceland trip is booked
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6655
Re: I did it...my Iceland trip is booked
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!
- Thu Jun 30, 2022 4:15 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: I did it...my Iceland trip is booked
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6655
Re: I did it...my Iceland trip is booked
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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- Fri Jun 10, 2022 1:56 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: beet pulp alternative/picky eater
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7509
Re: beet pulp alternative/picky eater
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?
Have you tried any probiotics in the past?
- Thu Jun 09, 2022 10:22 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: beet pulp alternative/picky eater
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7509
Re: beet pulp alternative/picky eater
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...
- Thu Jun 09, 2022 4:24 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Vaccine reactions
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10671
Re: Vaccine reactions
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...
- Thu Jun 09, 2022 1:43 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Vaccine reactions
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10671
Re: Vaccine reactions
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...
- Wed Jun 01, 2022 10:07 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 136933
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Demi - Excellent Update!!!!
- Tue May 31, 2022 1:06 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 136933
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
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.
- Sun May 29, 2022 3:18 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 136933
- Sun May 29, 2022 12:44 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 136933
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
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...
- Sat May 21, 2022 2:27 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 136933
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
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 ...
- Fri May 20, 2022 7:07 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 136933
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
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...
- Tue May 03, 2022 7:07 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 136933
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
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...
- Wed Mar 02, 2022 8:09 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: tack trunks
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7998
Re: tack trunks
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...
- Thu Feb 10, 2022 12:12 am
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
- Replies: 47
- Views: 28825
Re: Oldster on a hunger strike
Could this be an issue with his kidneys?
https://www.cahosp.com/post/chronic-kid ... -the-horse
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- Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:41 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Moving as a Senior: Advice Please
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4237
Re: Moving as a Senior: Advice Please
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...
- Wed Jan 26, 2022 2:05 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: So what are you watching?
- Replies: 166
- Views: 90715
Re: So what are you watching?
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...
- Wed Oct 20, 2021 12:57 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Hives
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4596
Re: Hives
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...
- Fri Feb 26, 2021 2:47 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
- Replies: 242
- Views: 62340
Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
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...
- Fri Feb 26, 2021 12:04 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
- Replies: 242
- Views: 62340
Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
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...
- Thu Feb 25, 2021 4:49 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
- Replies: 433
- Views: 93252
Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
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........
- Thu Feb 25, 2021 2:51 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Hard to sit trots
- Replies: 54
- Views: 14167
Re: Hard to sit trots
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...
- Tue Feb 23, 2021 6:44 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Hard to sit trots
- Replies: 54
- Views: 14167
Re: Hard to sit trots
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 ...
- Sun Feb 21, 2021 2:28 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
- Replies: 433
- Views: 93252
Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
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.
- Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:03 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Jingles for my sick dog please- Edit- new friend March 2022
- Replies: 57
- Views: 17297
Re: Jingles for my sick dog please- Edit- she's gone
Beautiful girl
- Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:56 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Jingles for my sick dog please- Edit- new friend March 2022
- Replies: 57
- Views: 17297
Re: Jingles for my sick dog please- Edit- she's gone
I'm so sorry. Hugs to you.
- Wed Feb 17, 2021 9:52 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 271
- Views: 63350
Re: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Hope Demi is okay in TX - severe weather and power loss there.
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:33 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Just need some cyber hugs
- Replies: 28
- Views: 9342
Re: Just need some cyber hugs
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...
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:27 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
- Replies: 433
- Views: 93252
Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
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...
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 4:02 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Need Cat advise for new house cats
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4577
Re: Need Cat advise for new house cats
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...
- Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:52 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Scoring Discussion Thread
- Replies: 48
- Views: 11887
Re: Scoring Discussion Thread
SueB, in my experience, the warmbloods find it as frustrating as you do... In my ongoing horse search, I'm finding quite a lot of horses that have been hustled up the levels to the point they have said "no." They've been pushed beyond their level of fitness and muscular development and ha...
- Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:26 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Rein Length
- Replies: 93
- Views: 26889
Re: Rein Length
Ditto - another vote that I really like your photo. She has a lovely expression too.
- Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:24 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Need Cat advise for new house cats
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4577
Re: Need Cat advise for new house cats
Thanks for these ideas - they are very helpful. :) Daisy kitty (the one with missing hind paw) was spayed last Thursday and is currently recovering in the downstairs bathroom. She can hear the kitchen noises and activity with dogs and appears relaxed there. She did shred the remaining toilet paper I...
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 3:41 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Scoring Discussion Thread
- Replies: 48
- Views: 11887
Re: Scoring Discussion Thread
Lendon Gray and Seldom Seen are who triggered my interest in dressage so many years ago. This was in the 80's that I became aware of them. The riding and training of an average horse was what appealed to me. Over the years, it seems dressage has developed into more of an extreme equine sport that I ...
- Fri Feb 05, 2021 6:57 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: What offbreed would most interest you as a dressage horse?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 14417
Re: What offbreed would most interest you as a dressage horse?
Ok - maybe I'm wrong but I thought this guy was a rare find especially on the east coast. He also sold within 3-4 days of posting advertisement. I really liked him even if he might have been a wee bit big - wide for me. ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYoTpFHGZ1A&feature=youtu.be https://www....
- Fri Feb 05, 2021 4:24 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 271
- Views: 63350
Re: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Sending positive vibes your way.
- Fri Feb 05, 2021 3:53 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: What offbreed would most interest you as a dressage horse?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 14417
Re: What offbreed would most interest you as a dressage horse?
This gelding sold in 2 days after being posted. I sure liked his brain and his way of going. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=252bQEg0i-s https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/skip+n+whiskey2 I really like the QHs. However, I would definitely consult with someone like Kelo who knows this breed so well. Th...
- Wed Feb 03, 2021 11:45 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
- Replies: 242
- Views: 62340
Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
This is a great update viewing this horse. I laughed at 16.1 hands because that is large for me. The critical word that jumps out is FUN!
- Mon Feb 01, 2021 6:53 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: "Helpful" neighbor.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4744
Re: "Helpful" neighbor.
I agree this sounds like an older former horse owner - who misses being around horses. I think she was trying to help in these weather conditions - but should definitely have contacted you FIRST. Deep breath - then talk to her about asking BEFORE she ever tries to help / feed in the future. Her resp...
- Mon Feb 01, 2021 3:06 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Need Cat advise for new house cats
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4577
Re: Need Cat advise for new house cats
Blob - yeah - that is what I'm trying to figure out. The basement situation is my current setup with my indoor cat for the litter box because my dogs will not go down the basement stairs. She is fed on a counter top in the kitchen. :? (That is my ideal goal for ALL cats to use the basement and I can...
- Mon Feb 01, 2021 2:50 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 271
- Views: 63350
Re: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Rosie - Bliss is Gorgeous! You have made amazing progress with your training because the majority of the credit goes to you. Also, I really like that you are working in a snaffle - just something I like to see. Huge congratulations for your hard work and a beautiful horse.
- Mon Feb 01, 2021 4:31 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Need Cat advise for new house cats
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4577
Re: Need Cat advise for new house cats
Tanga - thanks so much for your experience as my adult cat does like catnip. These young females are about 8 months old - so not that young now. They were really feral and fearful when we found them last summer. It took so long to make spay appointments due to Covid - plus we couldn't catch them. Th...