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by KathyK
Sat Apr 04, 2020 6:40 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Minor vent
Replies: 23
Views: 14552

Re: Minor vent

WhileI get that, it is also a question of animal wellfare. But it was made quite clear that horses need controlled excercise (versus just paddock/pasture time) to stay happy and healthy... Poppycock. Made quite clear by whom? Many, many horses lead happy, healthy lives without being ridden or any o...
by KathyK
Sat Apr 04, 2020 1:24 pm
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Topic: Minor vent
Replies: 23
Views: 14552

Re: Minor vent

Yep Paula, I'd say that lady and her girls made the BO set stricter boundaries. I actually am a bit leery to ride, I'm concerned that if I get hurt the last place I want to go is the hospital. Since things with this virus don't seem to be improving, I may even drop down to every other day. If you (...
by KathyK
Fri Apr 03, 2020 1:31 am
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Topic: Covid 19
Replies: 155
Views: 66578

Re: Covid 19

Out little burg (population 16,000) now has its first confirmed cases of COVID-19. An 85 year-old resident of a nursing home has died (s/he had significant underlying health problems), and 10 residents and four staff have tested positive. Shit just got very real here.
by KathyK
Wed Apr 01, 2020 8:08 pm
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Topic: King Charles Spaniels
Replies: 17
Views: 10968

Re: King Charles Spaniels

This pup, being a mixed breed, will have hybrid vigor, and not necessarily any of the fairly minor health issues of the CKCS breed. Go get that pup! Hybrid vigor does NOT apply to mixed breed dogs. Mixed species are hybrids not mixed breeds! Hybrid vigor absolutely does apply to outcrossing, as opp...
by KathyK
Wed Apr 01, 2020 1:18 pm
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Topic: It's been a tough day up here on the mountain
Replies: 22
Views: 13755

Re: It's been a tough day up here on the mountain

Tough day for you, Moutaineer. I'm so sorry.
by KathyK
Wed Apr 01, 2020 1:15 pm
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Topic: Well that was exciting!
Replies: 18
Views: 12089

Re: Well that was exciting!

That's a big one. Glad you're okay and hope your co-worker is, as well.
by KathyK
Tue Mar 31, 2020 1:55 pm
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Topic: King Charles Spaniels
Replies: 17
Views: 10968

Re: King Charles Spaniels

This pup, being a mixed breed, will have hybrid vigor, and not necessarily any of the fairly minor health issues of the CKCS breed. Go get that pup!
by KathyK
Sun Mar 29, 2020 2:03 am
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Topic: Ariel's 20 stitches
Replies: 20
Views: 12721

Re: Ariel's 20 stitches

Poor Ariel! Poor Paula! Jingles for quick healing and a small vet bill (first one possible; second one... :roll: ).
by KathyK
Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:32 pm
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Topic: Flower of the day
Replies: 23
Views: 15262

Re: Flower of the day

The very rare turkey plant

:shock: :shock: :lol:
by KathyK
Thu Mar 26, 2020 12:25 pm
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Topic: Going a little stir crazy?
Replies: 6
Views: 5006

Re: Going a little stir crazy?

He's adorable even if he's not a happy camper. He will adjust.
by KathyK
Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:30 pm
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Topic: Flower of the day
Replies: 23
Views: 15262

Re: Flower of the day

The race to see which will open first is on!

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by KathyK
Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:12 am
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Topic: Flower of the day
Replies: 23
Views: 15262

Re: Flower of the day

First crocus of the year on this chilly morning.

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by KathyK
Sun Mar 22, 2020 9:36 pm
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Topic: Covid 19
Replies: 155
Views: 66578

Re: Covid 19

Ohio Department of Health has issued a stay at home order for two weeks starting Tuesday. it permits "outdoor activity." Guess who's going to be riding outside for the next two weeks (if the barn stays open).
by KathyK
Sat Mar 21, 2020 7:06 pm
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Topic: So what are you watching?
Replies: 166
Views: 75820

Re: So what are you watching?

Started The Stranger on Netflix but bailed in the middle of episode 2. I can't count the number if shows I've bailed on after two episodes. Once in a while, after one. Life's too short, and there is enough great TV that I will like to spend time watching anything I'm not into by the middle of the s...
by KathyK
Sat Mar 21, 2020 1:02 pm
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Topic: Covid 19
Replies: 155
Views: 66578

Re: Covid 19

I'm expecting the same decision from my barn in the next few days. I will also agree and understand, but will also probably be quite teary at times.
by KathyK
Thu Mar 19, 2020 9:24 pm
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Topic: So what are you watching?
Replies: 166
Views: 75820

Re: So what are you watching?

I'm watching "City on a Hill." It took me a little while to get into it, but I'm enjoying it.
by KathyK
Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:50 pm
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Topic: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place
Replies: 42
Views: 20365

Re: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place

Moutaineer, you just can't catch a break, can you.
by KathyK
Wed Mar 18, 2020 11:58 am
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Topic: Covid 19
Replies: 155
Views: 66578

Re: Covid 19

Things are changing quickly here--SF bay area. I think all schools were closed as of last week. They just announced a shelter in home for all seven bay area counties for three weeks. Let's see how this goes. We all just need to relax and go with it. On a vent, I have been sharing any free online le...
by KathyK
Wed Mar 18, 2020 11:55 am
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Topic: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place
Replies: 42
Views: 20365

Re: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place

goldhorse wrote:I argued this morning with DH over who got to empty the dishwasher. We both wanted the chore to lessen the monotony.

Okay this confirms it -- the world has gone crazy! :lol:
by KathyK
Tue Mar 17, 2020 5:54 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Let the horse hair fly! March and April Goals and Progress
Replies: 162
Views: 80591

Re: Let the horse hair fly! March and April Goals and Progress

...but I also think I found Junior's TRUE talent, hence the quote above LOL. While cleaning my stall on Saturday. I used the wheel barrow to block the entry of the stall. Junior wanted out but I told him to wait and I'd take him for a walk after I was done mucking out the stall. He was standing at ...
by KathyK
Tue Mar 17, 2020 5:51 pm
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Topic: Covid 19
Replies: 155
Views: 66578

Re: Covid 19

Rockabilly wrote:Next somebody is going to say you can catch it over the Internet.

You mean you can't? :shock: :? :lol:
by KathyK
Tue Mar 17, 2020 5:37 pm
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Topic: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place
Replies: 42
Views: 20365

Re: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place

I'm going to try making English muffins today. I used to make all our bread but have never attempted this variety. I have a bread machine somewhere in the storage room and all the ingredients... I made English muffins once years ago, before there was such a thing as a bread machine. They were very ...
by KathyK
Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:55 pm
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Topic: Covid 19
Replies: 155
Views: 66578

Re: Covid 19

Things are changing quickly here--SF bay area. I think all schools were closed as of last week. They just announced a shelter in home for all seven bay area counties for three weeks. Let's see how this goes. We all just need to relax and go with it. On a vent, I have been sharing any free online le...
by KathyK
Mon Mar 16, 2020 2:13 pm
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Topic: Covid 19
Replies: 155
Views: 66578

Re: Covid 19

So..., I spend a lot of my time on FB and groups correcting mistakes about hand sanitizer recipes. Ask away on that and that subject only. I've heard that 2/3 cup 91% alcohol, 1/3 cup aloe vera gel is a good recipe. Your thoughts? Yep, or substitute glycerin or even water for the aloe vera gel. Tha...
by KathyK
Sun Mar 15, 2020 1:16 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Groin/Hip/Knee - (spinoff from Dresseur's post)
Replies: 39
Views: 26662

Re: Groin/Hip/Knee - (spinoff from Dresseur's post)

This is a wonderful hip tuitorial video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlCvKEOZtpo I agree -- a very clear explanation of the hip joint. I had x-rays last week, ordered by my chiropractor, and have been diagnosed with "moderate to severe" osteoarthritis in my left hip. Chiro is smart en...
by KathyK
Sun Mar 15, 2020 1:04 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Let the horse hair fly! March and April Goals and Progress
Replies: 162
Views: 80591

Re: Let the horse hair fly! March and April Goals and Progress

We have begun some cross training with a (so far) good H/J trainer who understands 1) this is a dressage horse and 2) this is a dressage horse! We are working over trot and canter poles for the time being. I am learning to be straighter in the saddle, harder for me to do in a jumping saddle in a hal...
by KathyK
Sat Mar 14, 2020 1:31 am
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Topic: Covid 19
Replies: 155
Views: 66578

Re: Covid 19

goldhorse wrote:So..., I spend a lot of my time on FB and groups correcting mistakes about hand sanitizer recipes. Ask away on that and that subject only.

I've heard that 2/3 cup 91% alcohol, 1/3 cup aloe vera gel is a good recipe. Your thoughts?
by KathyK
Sat Mar 07, 2020 11:44 am
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Topic: OK, sorry in advance... dog poop.
Replies: 14
Views: 9731

Re: OK, sorry in advance... dog poop.

That's disgusting. Sorry you're having to deal with all the filth inside and outside.
by KathyK
Thu Mar 05, 2020 11:14 pm
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Topic: So what are you watching?
Replies: 166
Views: 75820

Re: So what are you watching?

Moutaineer wrote:The Stranger on Netflix... 2 more episodes to go. So far, so riveting!

A good friend just this morning recommended this. I'm looking forward to seeing it.
by KathyK
Thu Mar 05, 2020 11:13 pm
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Topic: Dumb brag about my son
Replies: 18
Views: 12376

Re: Dumb brag about my son

Fantastic! Big congratulations to both of them!
by KathyK
Tue Mar 03, 2020 2:21 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dublet and Salvino, why we haven't seen them, Salvino's GP video
Replies: 3
Views: 3497

Re: Dublet and Salvino, why we haven't seen them, Salvino's GP video

Salvino belongs to a friend. This success has come via a long, difficult road, with lots of heartache. I could not be happier for her.
by KathyK
Tue Mar 03, 2020 2:18 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Let the horse hair fly! March and April Goals and Progress
Replies: 162
Views: 80591

Re: Let the horse hair fly! March and April Goals and Progress

I think this is my first contribution to the Goals threads! My not-so-new horse (almost nine months now) and I are starting to come together pretty well. It took awhile, but I always felt that it would happen eventually. Our goals: Learn to ride the right lead canter/walk transition properly to help...
by KathyK
Mon Mar 02, 2020 2:01 am
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Topic: Jingles for my dad
Replies: 50
Views: 27966

Re: Jingles for my dad

My sincere and deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts.
by KathyK
Thu Feb 27, 2020 1:29 pm
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Topic: Jingles for my dad
Replies: 50
Views: 27966

Re: Jingles for my dad

I'm so very sorry, khall. I'm glad, though, that you and your sister have each other to hang onto during this devastatingly difficult time.
by KathyK
Fri Feb 21, 2020 6:38 pm
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Topic: So what are you watching?
Replies: 166
Views: 75820

Re: So what are you watching?

StraightForward wrote:I'm excited for new seasons of Better Things and Better Call Saul next month. We've been watching Sex Education on Netflix, which is pretty good.

Hooray for the new seasons of both!
by KathyK
Wed Feb 19, 2020 1:24 pm
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Topic: So what are you watching?
Replies: 166
Views: 75820

Re: So what are you watching?

I'm watching the first season of Marcella, a British mystery/police drama with complex, interesting characters. Laura Carmichael isn't the main character, but has an important role in the first season. It's fun to see her away from her Downton Abbey role.
by KathyK
Sat Feb 15, 2020 11:53 pm
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Topic: Fire at my barn
Replies: 18
Views: 12309

Re: Fire at my barn

I'm so glad that you, the staff, and almost all of the horses are safe. How awful that one did die. Fire is terrifying.
by KathyK
Sat Feb 15, 2020 1:00 am
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Topic: Jingles for my dad
Replies: 50
Views: 27966

Re: Jingles for my dad

Wicky wrote:I'm so sorry. So many of us have gone through this.
{{{{khall}}}}

Yes, we have, and we understand how hard it is. You and your family are in my thoughts.
by KathyK
Fri Feb 14, 2020 12:07 am
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Topic: Nancy Grace
Replies: 7
Views: 5693

Re: Nancy Grace

While no one deserves to be shot, the victim in this case is responsible for a lot of what led to the shooting.
by KathyK
Tue Feb 11, 2020 4:05 am
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Groin/Hip/Knee - (spinoff from Dresseur's post)
Replies: 39
Views: 26662

Re: Groin/Hip/Knee - (spinoff from Dresseur's post)

Dresseur posted an in-depth report on her health on the progress thread. I can certainly relate to it, and had intended to write a report on my own groin issue. I strained my right groin decades ago. It was when I was first starting up/down lessons and stood in 2point too long. Because I didn't own...
by KathyK
Sat Feb 08, 2020 12:33 am
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Topic: A gift from my vets....
Replies: 9
Views: 7286

Re: A gift from my vets....

What a lovely thing for the vet tech to do.
by KathyK
Sat Feb 01, 2020 2:58 pm
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Topic: Today is Fergus' and my 20th anniversary... :-(
Replies: 7
Views: 5880

Re: Today is Fergus' and my 20th anniversary... :-(

Last night I had the full-on sobs, thinking about the trust they have in us, how I literally led him to his final resting spot and he walked right along, never doubting me. How his vet gave him an IV injection/sedation like she'd done so many times over their 12+ years together and he never had an ...
by KathyK
Sat Feb 01, 2020 3:44 am
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Topic: Doritos commerical
Replies: 17
Views: 10838

Re: Doritos commerical

I have absolutely no idea who Lil Was is and I still loved it.
by KathyK
Fri Jan 31, 2020 6:31 pm
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Topic: Doritos commerical
Replies: 17
Views: 10838

Re: Doritos commerical

Super, just super! :lol:
by KathyK
Tue Jan 21, 2020 2:06 pm
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Topic: On Saying Goodbye...
Replies: 31
Views: 17941

Re: On Saying Goodbye...

A beautiful, fitting, and heartbreaking tribute to a wonderful horse. We share your heartache.
by KathyK
Sun Jan 12, 2020 1:57 pm
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Topic: So what are you watching?
Replies: 166
Views: 75820

Re: So what are you watching?

A while back I watched this mystery on Amazon Prime - 'The Missing'. Very good with lots of twists. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S3J0GX6 When five-year-old Oliver vanishes, it sets off a manhunt that will last for years to come. THE MISSING is a gripping dramatic thriller that takes you inside the ...
by KathyK
Sat Jan 11, 2020 1:46 pm
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Topic: Moving into town, redux... i may need some hand-holdng
Replies: 48
Views: 26095

Re: Moving into town, redux... i may need some hand-holdng

I thought the first photo was a painting. I understand how different it will be living "in town," but your present home, while beautiful with its incredible views, is really isolated. You will probably adjust more quickly than you think possible. The exterior of your log house is gorgeous,...
by KathyK
Sat Jan 11, 2020 1:23 am
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Topic: So what are you watching?
Replies: 166
Views: 75820

Re: So what are you watching?

MaryC wrote:Good Omens on Amazon Prime! It's a crackup and David Tennant and Michael Sheen are wonderful!

Oh.My.God. I'm watching now and here's a PSA: this show is as good as it gets!
by KathyK
Thu Jan 09, 2020 3:09 am
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Topic: Verdades is retired
Replies: 5
Views: 4693

Re: Verdades is retired

Tanga wrote:I don't see anyone else who is better than these guys, no matter what CJ thinks and how many expensive horses she buys.

CJ?
by KathyK
Wed Jan 08, 2020 2:21 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Boot top extensions? Such a thing?
Replies: 4
Views: 4121

Re: Boot top extensions? Such a thing?

Google "boot crowns."

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