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- Wed Oct 25, 2017 5:22 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Horse First Aid Kit - What's in yours?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7915
Re: Horse First Aid Kit - What's in yours?
Vet wrap (several rolls), stethoscope, mercury thermometer, diapers, gamgee bandage, alcohol wipes, sterile gauze bandages, epsom salt (several bags), benadryl tabs, ichthammol salve, desitin cream, corona, tubes of banamine and bute paste (in home fridge). Beyond these items, most situations would ...
- Mon Oct 23, 2017 8:11 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Bot eggs
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6116
Re: Bot eggs
I've been waiting for those nasties to show up here, but so far, no bots! Best tool for removal of eggs is a bot knife; don't bother with anything else. An inexpensive but worthwhile investment. I've found that using Farnam's WIPE fly repellant does a darn good job of deterring either the flies from...
- Tue Oct 17, 2017 4:06 pm
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- Topic: Eastern Canada Vet Clinic - CT, Xray, Other Large Scan Equipment
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5415
Re: Eastern Canada Vet Clinic - CT, Xray, Other Large Scan Equipment
I don't know Canada much, but just scanning the web for a few connections. Even if these facilities can't handle Esther, they may be able to direct you to someone who can see her: http://www.mitchellvets.ca/food-animal/swine-services http://www.shpswine.com http://www.wellesleyvet.com/services/swine
- Tue Oct 17, 2017 3:05 am
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- Topic: Costume contest for horse and rider
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6489
Re: Costume contest for horse and rider
That pinata is hilarious! Love it when folks aren't afraid to decorate the equines! One time I went as a doctor, wearing scrubs, bonnet, booties, mask. I attached syringes (minus needles, of course) to my gelding's mane and he too wore a surgical bonnet. Lots of fun!
- Mon Oct 16, 2017 5:45 pm
- Forum: For Sale!
- Topic: Sheets-68 & 81/shipping boots/ OS brown browband/ hock & fetlock shields
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5461
Re: Sheets-68 & 81/shipping boots/ OS brown browband/ hock & fetlock shields
Just bumping, again, now that winter is coming. Again. Hoping to re-home these sheets if possible. Thanx!
- Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:08 pm
- Forum: Rider health and fitness
- Topic: Personal trainers and gyms
- Replies: 18
- Views: 16019
Re: Personal trainers and gyms
I started using a personal trainer when I reached a dead end with attempting to configure my own workout routine (weights, reps, distance, frequency, etc, etc). Had a great trainer at the YMCA a few blocks from us when we lived in the mega metropolis. He was a triathlete himself. He had blind client...
- Thu Oct 12, 2017 6:50 pm
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- Topic: Christmas card exchange *LIST SENT*
- Replies: 25
- Views: 17944
Re: Christmas card exchange
Me also on the list!
- Tue Oct 03, 2017 4:50 pm
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- Topic: RIP Tom Petty
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5539
RIP Tom Petty
We've lost another music icon. Hearing any of his songs takes me back to some great times in my life. Thankfully, I believe his songs and his memory will live on well into the future.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/03/arts ... -dead.html
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- Mon Oct 02, 2017 4:33 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: ERU
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13649
Re: ERU
Reading this gives me a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. I had a free lease on an old (30+) pony as buddy for my retiree. Unbeknownst to me when pony came, he had a history of ERU in one eye. During flare ups, we did the 4x/day drops, the atropine, etc. etc. He was such a good boy. DH would st...
- Wed Sep 27, 2017 5:52 pm
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- Topic: Talk me down... so frustrated, barn help deal imploded
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15237
Re: Talk me down... so frustrated, barn help deal imploded
Stick to your guns. You made your restrictions/allowances abundantly clear to the folks at the outset. Don't get caught up in their crises re: kids, poor life choices, etc. Seems people simply don't understand or want to comply when it is your land, your rules. We've been in similar situations with ...
- Mon Sep 25, 2017 4:15 pm
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- Topic: The Saga of the Kittens
- Replies: 15
- Views: 14185
Re: The Saga of the Kittens
First, very sad to hear of Pandora's passing. You gave much thought to her transition to a new home, her current health condition, etc. Kitties always seem to require strategy! With your new girls, we, too have a set of "sistahs", with pattern and coloring exactly like yours! One has the '...
- Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:37 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Copper nails?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9919
Re: Copper nails?
Update: had the farrier appt. again today and I asked him, 'What's with the copper nails?' He said having lived and worked in The Jungle (a.k.a. Florida) for so long, he uses nails coated in copper which apparently keeps them from degrading, rusting, falling apart in the hoof wall. Not a thrush or m...
- Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:32 pm
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- Topic: Good bye Princess, Hello Hulk
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12349
Re: Good bye Princess, Hello Hulk
Thought this post was going to be about Halloween costumes
- Wed Sep 20, 2017 8:18 pm
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: working with a trainer
- Replies: 19
- Views: 16957
Re: working with a trainer
I couldn't imagine working with someone who yells. Do you mean yells in anger or frustration?
Not sure where you are in TX, Demi, but PM me if you are up near Dallas, since I rode there for several years. Might have a suggestion or two for you for trainers.
Not sure where you are in TX, Demi, but PM me if you are up near Dallas, since I rode there for several years. Might have a suggestion or two for you for trainers.
- Wed Sep 20, 2017 8:10 pm
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- Topic: The Equifax debacle
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5954
The Equifax debacle
Putting this in the category of 'other hot topics'. Is anyone working on assessing whether your personal info might have been caught up in the Equifax hacking? Having already been a victim of identity theft last year, I'm sure all my i.d. stuff is already/still out there in the hands of the spooks a...
- Wed Aug 30, 2017 4:39 pm
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- Topic: Hurricane Harvey, ya'll....
- Replies: 35
- Views: 24360
Re: Hurricane Harvey, ya'll....
Just unreal, the amount of water and getting my head around what clean-up will have to take place. My mom, in Pasadena, miraculously stayed high and dry with no loss of electricity! I cannot believe it. She thought she might go down the street to Kroger to stock up on more cat litter---like anyone w...
- Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:17 pm
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- Topic: Hurricane Harvey, ya'll....
- Replies: 35
- Views: 24360
Re: Hurricane Harvey, ya'll....
Ditto for demi's DH putting in the hours at the Red Cross. And thanks to all those states who, I hear, are sending folks down from various agencies to assist with disaster relief.
- Sun Aug 27, 2017 5:12 pm
- Forum: Freecycle Forum
- Topic: TAKEN--Breeches (small sized)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6334
Re: Breeches (small sized)
Knoel...the breeches are boxed and ready. Just need you to PM your mailing address to me. Thanks!
- Sun Aug 27, 2017 5:09 pm
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- Topic: Hurricane Harvey, ya'll....
- Replies: 35
- Views: 24360
Re: Hurricane Harvey, ya'll....
Some good points from Literiding esp. about the contractor work post-storm. Always stories of unsavory folks coming in from the hinterlands to do repair/roof work, asking crazy prices and wanting cash up front, only to scurry away. Hopefully we won't see that. Only big north winds and sporadic rain ...
- Sat Aug 26, 2017 3:56 pm
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- Topic: Hurricane Harvey, ya'll....
- Replies: 35
- Views: 24360
Hurricane Harvey, ya'll....
Anyone in harm's way, either in TX or LA? We're in the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country, about 60 miles NW of San Antonio, waiting for big rain right now, and hoping we've dodged the bullet yet to come. Overcast, drizzle, dark, and north winds, which is very weird for August. My mom lives o...
- Sun Aug 20, 2017 8:54 pm
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- Topic: The eclipse, anyone?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 21563
Re: The eclipse, anyone?
Ready with our pinhole peepers and approved specs here We're probably only 70% totality; would love to be in The Path, you lucky guys! Remember to protect your eyeballs!
- Sun Aug 20, 2017 8:51 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Copper nails?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9919
Re: Copper nails?
You learn something new every day. My oldster doesn't have thrush, but maybe copper nails are just this farrier's SOP; or maybe a way to charge more......
Probably also where Koppertox gets its name, duh. Thanks for the replies.
Probably also where Koppertox gets its name, duh. Thanks for the replies.
- Sat Aug 19, 2017 4:52 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Copper nails?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9919
Copper nails?
My regular farrier had elective surgery this week, putting him out of commission for a while. So I took my oldster to our vet clinic yesterday to use the farrier who comes routinely to the clinic to work on some of their clients' horses. My plan is to use this guy until my own farrier is back at wor...
- Sat Aug 19, 2017 4:34 pm
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- Topic: The end I hope
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6712
Re: The end I hope
So much has been thrown your way. Jingles as you move towards continued good health!
- Sat Aug 19, 2017 4:30 pm
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- Topic: Which home owners insurance company do you use?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8940
Re: Which home owners insurance company do you use?
Hochheim Prairie www.hochheim.com
We looked at Farm Bureau (who most of the folks around here use) but after meeting with a representative and hearing his shockingly racist comments, then examining FB's political agenda, we opted for Hochheim, at least for now.
We looked at Farm Bureau (who most of the folks around here use) but after meeting with a representative and hearing his shockingly racist comments, then examining FB's political agenda, we opted for Hochheim, at least for now.
- Thu Aug 17, 2017 4:48 pm
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- Topic: Curry comb collector
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12637
Re: Curry comb collector
Another 'care package' coming your way; should arrive tomorrow (Fri)! PM me if you don't get the box by early next week
- Thu Aug 17, 2017 4:42 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Half-chaps
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9350
Re: Half-chaps
I love the Ariat leather half chaps, although my pairs were bought several years ago. If their quality is the same now as when I bought mine, they last a long time, IMHO.
- Mon Aug 14, 2017 4:37 pm
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- Topic: Jingles for Chancellor
- Replies: 42
- Views: 26993
Re: Jingles for Chancellor
Adding jingles and healing vibes for quick turnaround!
- Sun Aug 13, 2017 7:56 pm
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- Topic: Most hated domestic task.
- Replies: 31
- Views: 21460
Re: Most hated domestic task.
Most hated chore inside the house is emptying the dishwasher, so DH gets to do that
Second most hated is mopping floors, closely followed by cleaning DH's shower.
Outside? I must admit I hate to clean my horse's toilet, er, stall. I'd rather clean his sheath than his stall any day of the week.
Second most hated is mopping floors, closely followed by cleaning DH's shower.
Outside? I must admit I hate to clean my horse's toilet, er, stall. I'd rather clean his sheath than his stall any day of the week.
- Thu Aug 10, 2017 3:19 pm
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- Topic: My ex mother-in-law died
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9565
Re: My ex mother-in-law died
Sounds like your (ex) in-laws were first and foremost your friends. I, too, am glad you were able to attend the wake, despite the tension of your previous situation. I bet FIL and Lisa were touched that you were there. Very sorry for your loss at this time.
- Wed Aug 09, 2017 2:47 pm
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- Topic: Curry comb collector
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12637
Re: Curry comb collector
Another request for mailing info from TR Teacher, please. If you don't mind PM'ing me, too. Is there other equipment/tack your facility is needing? I probably have some extra items to re-home.
- Tue Aug 08, 2017 9:06 pm
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: Senior Feet and Toe Nails
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11069
Re: Senior Feet and Toe Nails
I'd rather clean my gelding's sheath (which I do) than trim someone's toe nails. And while we're on the subject, what's with all the old dudes and long fingernails? I don't mean the folks who are in various stages of dementia, but the old walkie-talkie men who appear to abandon their nail clippers o...
- Tue Aug 08, 2017 8:50 pm
- Forum: Freecycle Forum
- Topic: TAKEN--Breeches (small sized)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6334
Re: Breeches (small sized)
Hi, Knoel,
I'm very sorry for not checking back with my thread Yes, all the breeches listed above are still available. PM me if you are still interested, despite my tardiness!
I'm very sorry for not checking back with my thread Yes, all the breeches listed above are still available. PM me if you are still interested, despite my tardiness!
- Mon Aug 07, 2017 5:08 pm
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- Topic: Need Help Naming -"E" and "J" suggestions please!
- Replies: 31
- Views: 21315
Re: Need Help Naming -"E" and "J" suggestions please!
One of my hens is named Jolene and she is solid black. Just sayin'
- Mon Aug 07, 2017 5:04 pm
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- Topic: Curry comb collector
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12637
Re: Curry comb collector
Maybe we should find a worthy equine therapy barn or other non-profit barn, gather up all our no-longer-used-but-still-useful grooming tools and put together a big 'ol DDBB Christmas box for this year 8-) I have a little batch of grooming stuff stored away that I'd be happy to re-home to a worthy ca...
- Wed Jul 12, 2017 7:41 pm
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- Topic: 5 acre property layout and poop
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14296
Re: 5 acre property layout and poop
Re: poop, like Srhorselady, I had good intentions of managing poop in compost piles. Too much trouble, tractor couldn't quite handle the turning of manure, and too many shavings vs other organic compounds meant I never got compost :( Got a Loyal manure spreader from TSC (on my second one now) and ju...
- Sun Jul 02, 2017 6:41 pm
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- Topic: Total solar eclipse!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14839
- Fri Jun 30, 2017 8:54 pm
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- Topic: Total solar eclipse!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14839
Re: Total solar eclipse!
You folks lucky enough to be in the path of 'totality' might want to consider renting out a room/stall/camping spot on your driveway/electrical outlet for RV hook-up for the event Could result in some nice mad money...!
- Fri Jun 30, 2017 8:49 pm
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- Topic: I bought Ariel last night
- Replies: 34
- Views: 21499
Re: I bought Ariel last night
Yea! Hope she realizes what a sweet situation she has fallen into
- Fri Jun 30, 2017 8:47 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: 2nd Opinion?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 19956
Re: 2nd Opinion?
HayB, no (known) injury, just initially off-and-on lameness, over a few months, which then didn't resolve. Radiographs were showing some spurs in a front pastern which didn't look that problematic. There was also some calcification of, I believe, the DDFT on the opposite front foot. Best described i...
- Tue Jun 27, 2017 4:00 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: 2nd Opinion?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 19956
Re: 2nd Opinion?
Had 3 opinions (all concurred) on my gelding before deciding to retire him a few years back, although today, with his fruitloop behavior in the pasture, you'd never know he had a problem ;) He had ESWT (shock wave) but I did not find it to be helpful in his situation, FWIW. These guys just seem born...
- Tue Jun 27, 2017 3:51 pm
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- Topic: Total solar eclipse!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14839
Total solar eclipse!
Get ready, folks! Total solar eclipse takes place on August 21, 2017, just weeks away! Lucky folks in the U.S. who are within the pathway of totality will get to experience this super duper celestial event! Unfortunately, I'm too far south of the totality pathway to get the full-on effect, but I pla...
- Mon Jun 19, 2017 7:18 pm
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- Topic: Bread machines?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8634
Re: Bread machines?
Snork, if you want to trade your bread machine for some tack, look at my classified ad (old post is towards bottom of page) to see if there is anything that interests you there
- Mon Jun 19, 2017 7:14 pm
- Forum: For Sale!
- Topic: Stall guards
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3497
Stall guards
I have two (2) Dura Tech stall guards (identical to website below), never used (barely out of box), navy straps w/beige plaid panel. Panel is 32" x 20"; guard extends to about 48" wide total. Eyebolts included. http://www.sstack.com/product/dura-tech-deluxe-dura-mesh-stall-guard Askin...
- Mon Jun 19, 2017 3:45 pm
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- Topic: We are loosing our younger dog to cancer.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 16027
Re: We are loosing our younger dog to cancer.
Oh, this brings back the tears. We lost our 6 year old kitty in March--he had lymphoma which was so extensive it was shocking. Only a tiny bit of labored breathing and he began not eating much, vet visit wherein we were sent straight to a feline specialist (hour's drive) for x-rays and ultrasound, a...
- Wed Jun 14, 2017 3:57 am
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- Topic: Difference between a hot flash and just sweating?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13699
Re: Difference between a hot flash and just sweating?
And at 4 a.m. when you've just pulled the covers back over you because you had cooled back down after having the 3:30 a.m. "flush";)
- Wed Jun 14, 2017 3:54 am
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- Topic: Sicily was lovely!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11213
Re: Sicily was lovely!
Wow, how many folks were there?! Cake looked spectacular and bride had the right physique to wear such a classy gown! The Italians (probably Sicilians, too) are such a warm, wonderful people. Ready to pack my bags now....
- Wed Jun 07, 2017 3:25 pm
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- Topic: Help w/buying carpeting
- Replies: 13
- Views: 12059
Re: Help w/buying carpeting
We've always gone with Mohawk or Shaw. Color (puke-hiding capability!) is a big factor with us. We re-carpeted the Rehab Room (a.k.a. Man Cave) and a dressing room not that long ago, using a local, family-owned flooring store. Took advantage of a spring sales event. I didn't realize at the time that...
- Wed May 31, 2017 6:44 pm
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- Topic: Tell us about YOU.
- Replies: 223
- Views: 190579
Re: Tell us about YOU.
You are still welcome to lurk and chime in, even if horse-less And we have the Menagerie thread for non-horse critters, too!
- Wed May 31, 2017 6:42 pm
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- Topic: And now....pasture reno...thoughts, experiences, insight from farm owners/managers please?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12469
Re: And now....pasture reno...thoughts, experiences, insight from farm owners/managers please?
I've forgotten how many acres of pasture you have on your property. Questions: is it essential that you have fields dedicating to growing/harvesting hay? If so, have you considered, or is it even possible in your area, to grow/manage hay from native grasses? Many folks are now foregoing the 'introdu...