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by Tuddy
Fri Dec 22, 2017 7:32 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Betta fish - mine is trying to die - UPDATE RIP #gtff
Replies: 26
Views: 17015

Re: Betta fish - mine is trying to die

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This is what he looked like in October. I blamed that orange plant for tearing his fins so I took it out. They were okay, but then drastically got worse.
by Tuddy
Fri Dec 22, 2017 4:46 pm
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Topic: Betta fish - mine is trying to die - UPDATE RIP #gtff
Replies: 26
Views: 17015

Re: Betta fish - mine is trying to die

I got him in April? And I only used bottled water. I don't trust the tap water here at my workplace.... If I was at home I would. ETA: Like I said, he was fine up until about a month ago when I noticed his fins getting ragged. I thought it was because of a fake plant I had in there ripping his fins....
by Tuddy
Fri Dec 22, 2017 4:42 pm
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Topic: Betta fish - mine is trying to die - UPDATE RIP #gtff
Replies: 26
Views: 17015

Re: Betta fish - mine is trying to die

Oh I have no idea. Ugh this is so damn frustrating.
by Tuddy
Fri Dec 22, 2017 4:26 pm
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Topic: Betta fish - mine is trying to die - UPDATE RIP #gtff
Replies: 26
Views: 17015

Re: Betta fish - mine is trying to die

I know for sure you should stay away from Pimafix and Melafix. I've had good luck with them with other fish types, but its one that makes the bettas unable to breathe. So its a heater that has the temperature already set for you... I'd be tempted to get one of the internal thermometers ( I never li...
by Tuddy
Fri Dec 22, 2017 4:07 pm
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Topic: Betta fish - mine is trying to die - UPDATE RIP #gtff
Replies: 26
Views: 17015

Re: Betta fish - mine is trying to die

What dosage of salt are you using? The salt should be just over 1/2 tsp per gallon... or 1tbsp per 5 gallons. I'm racking my brain trying to remember which meds are ok. I think at this point they may not help, but I don't think it would hurt either. ETA: What temperature did you set his heater at? ...
by Tuddy
Fri Dec 22, 2017 3:48 pm
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Topic: Betta fish - mine is trying to die - UPDATE RIP #gtff
Replies: 26
Views: 17015

Re: Betta fish - mine is trying to die

PhoenixRising wrote:Has he responded at all to the heater/salt combo?


Not really. No worse, definitely no better.
by Tuddy
Fri Dec 22, 2017 3:20 pm
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Topic: Betta fish - mine is trying to die - UPDATE RIP #gtff
Replies: 26
Views: 17015

Re: Betta fish - mine is trying to die

PhoenixRising wrote:It does indeed look like fin rot, but I'm wondering if there isn't an underlying cause... even just old age. At first I thought it looked like he had spots by his gills, but looking closer I believe that's just his scales?



Should I look at adding medication along with the salt?
by Tuddy
Fri Dec 22, 2017 3:20 pm
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Topic: Betta fish - mine is trying to die - UPDATE RIP #gtff
Replies: 26
Views: 17015

Re: Betta fish - mine is trying to die

I feed him daily, and I witnessed him eating a pellet the other day. I am going to assume he finds the other pellets and eats them too. And he does have discolored scales too. I'm hoping old age is the cause. His tank only ever got disgustingly gross once. And that was when I was off work for 2 1/2 ...
by Tuddy
Fri Dec 22, 2017 3:16 pm
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Topic: Betta fish - mine is trying to die - UPDATE RIP #gtff
Replies: 26
Views: 17015

Re: Betta fish - mine is trying to die

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He has hardly any fins at all. And this is his standard position. Laying down.

:( :( :( :( :(
by Tuddy
Fri Dec 22, 2017 2:03 pm
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Topic: Betta fish - mine is trying to die - UPDATE RIP #gtff
Replies: 26
Views: 17015

Re: Betta fish - mine is trying to die

Thanks! I have been using the aquarium salt and changing his water everyday for the past 3 days. I also have been putting in water conditioner. While he isn't any worse, he doesn't seem to be any better. I put a heater in his tank as well. I also took out the carbon filter and replaced it with a spo...
by Tuddy
Wed Dec 20, 2017 3:55 pm
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Topic: Hashbrown Casserole
Replies: 1
Views: 3211

Hashbrown Casserole

I made this today for my work family. It was a hit. 1 bag of hashbrowns 1 500 ml tub of sour cream 2 cans cream of mushroom soup ½ c melted butter ½ cup grated onion (I used 2-3 small bunches of chopped green onion) 2 c of grated cheddar cheese (I used a whole bag of double cheddar) 1 pkg of bacon S...
by Tuddy
Wed Dec 20, 2017 3:55 pm
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Topic: Hashbrown Casserole
Replies: 3
Views: 4031

Hashbrown Casserole

I made this today for my work family. It was a hit. 1 bag of hashbrowns 1 500 ml tub of sour cream 2 cans cream of mushroom soup ½ c melted butter ½ cup grated onion (I used 2-3 small bunches of chopped green onion) 2 c of grated cheddar cheese (I used a whole bag of double cheddar) 1 pkg of bacon S...
by Tuddy
Wed Dec 20, 2017 3:50 pm
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Topic: Betta fish - mine is trying to die - UPDATE RIP #gtff
Replies: 26
Views: 17015

Re: Betta fish - mine is trying to die

Well that's the thing. He could be 6 months or he could be 2 years old. If it's old age, I am okay with it. But who knows how long he was living in one of those cups at the pet store before I bought him.
by Tuddy
Tue Dec 19, 2017 6:39 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Bronc Dressage
Replies: 73
Views: 44125

Re: Bronc Dressage

Go with it, because it's just a discussion. No one has to "win", nor can they because we can't know how the horses feel about any of this. If we were discussing facts the debate would have been over before it started, but because we're offering opinions about something that can't be known...
by Tuddy
Tue Dec 19, 2017 3:45 pm
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Topic: The Decrepit OTTB - Slightly Less Decrepit Now He's in Heaven!
Replies: 39
Views: 22276

Re: The Decrepit OTTB - Slightly Less Decrepit Now He's in Heaven!

Sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your adventure of and with him.
by Tuddy
Tue Dec 19, 2017 3:42 pm
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Topic: Betta fish - mine is trying to die - UPDATE RIP #gtff
Replies: 26
Views: 17015

Betta fish - mine is trying to die - UPDATE RIP #gtff

Okay friends. I have a fish at work, his name is #gregthef*ckingfish. How he got his name is a story for another day. Anyways. He has fin rot and I am trying to keep him alive. I went the pet store and was told to try aquarium salt treatment over medicine first. He lives in a one gallon tank with a ...
by Tuddy
Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:35 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Bronc Dressage
Replies: 73
Views: 44125

Re: Bronc Dressage

Are you comparing a few minutes a Y-E-A-R to a seven minute ride a D-A-Y? :shock: Yes - it's what we have been doing this whole T-H-R-E-A-D !!!!!! I don't get it, it's like flogging a dead horse. Numerous people have put forth stories and experience to show you that not all rodeo horses are treated...
by Tuddy
Mon Dec 18, 2017 2:57 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Bronc Dressage
Replies: 73
Views: 44125

Re: Bronc Dressage

Would you work you horse maximally/explosively on NO warm up SEVERAL times a year? These are not riding horses. As pointed out before, stalled horses turned out will race/buck/kick with no warm up. I think the lack of a warm up may be an insignificant factor in the life of a rodeo bronc, which is r...
by Tuddy
Wed Dec 13, 2017 1:45 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Would you allow the intentional infliction of pain/discomfort from a bucking strap on your horse?
Replies: 36
Views: 20706

Re: Would you allow the intentional infliction of pain/discomfort from a bucking strap on your horse?

Tsavo wrote: I don't know if this pushback is real or just rhetorical. It's hard to believe people are serious with some of this stuff.


Something we can agree on....
by Tuddy
Wed Dec 13, 2017 1:32 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Would you allow the intentional infliction of pain/discomfort from a bucking strap on your horse?
Replies: 36
Views: 20706

Re: Would you allow the intentional infliction of pain/discomfort from a bucking strap on your horse?

Tsavo wrote:People rehab horses for the entertainment value? I think they do that to help the horse.


And once they are rehabbed, most (not all) go back to be riding horses..... for their rider's entertainment.
by Tuddy
Wed Dec 13, 2017 1:30 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Would you allow the intentional infliction of pain/discomfort from a bucking strap on your horse?
Replies: 36
Views: 20706

Re: Would you allow the intentional infliction of pain/discomfort from a bucking strap on your horse?

angela9823 wrote:You were recently asking people what they thought about riding your horse that is limping. Your vet okayed this. But you use another vet's words for us to now all gang up and agree that a rodeo horse is abused.



Boom.
by Tuddy
Wed Dec 13, 2017 1:29 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Would you allow the intentional infliction of pain/discomfort from a bucking strap on your horse?
Replies: 36
Views: 20706

Re: Would you allow the intentional infliction of pain/discomfort from a bucking strap on your horse?

I wish all the TWHs would drop dead to avoid the horrific abuse. :shock: Okay, I'll tell my friend who just purchased one for trail riding that she should end it's life. Because it's a TWH. Intentionally doing something to an animal that you know causes pain just for entertainment purposes is not i...
by Tuddy
Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:09 pm
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Topic: Christmas card exchange *LIST SENT*
Replies: 25
Views: 17639

Re: Christmas card exchange *LIST SENT*

All my cards have been sent! :)
by Tuddy
Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:08 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Would you allow the intentional infliction of pain/discomfort from a bucking strap on your horse?
Replies: 36
Views: 20706

Re: Would you allow the intentional infliction of pain/discomfort from a bucking strap on your horse?

Tsavo wrote:Any person who can enjoy watching a horse have a strap pulled so tight that they buck is not a horseperson FULL STOP.


Oh darling....you'd sure test the patience of a saint, whew!
by Tuddy
Tue Dec 12, 2017 4:19 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Would you allow the intentional infliction of pain/discomfort from a bucking strap on your horse?
Replies: 36
Views: 20706

Re: Would you allow the intentional infliction of pain/discomfort from a bucking strap on your horse?

Kind people are insulted by the question because it would never occur to them to intentional inflict pain/discomfort on their horse. I am a kind person. I am a very kind person. I was insulted because you created a poll to make kind people feel ashamed for standing up for their knowledge and first ...
by Tuddy
Tue Dec 12, 2017 4:05 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Bronc Dressage
Replies: 73
Views: 44125

Re: Bronc Dressage

I'll ask my friends about the bucking strap and get back to you. Other than that, I have nothing else to offer to this thread.
by Tuddy
Tue Dec 12, 2017 2:22 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Would you allow the intentional infliction of pain/discomfort from a bucking strap on your horse?
Replies: 36
Views: 20706

Re: Would you allow the intentional infliction of pain/discomfort from a bucking strap on your horse?

I voted - Don't insult me.

To which I will reply - Too late.

This poll is too one sided.
by Tuddy
Tue Dec 12, 2017 12:44 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Bronc Dressage
Replies: 73
Views: 44125

Re: Bronc Dressage

Once my friends get back from Vegas.. *cough*where they sold the high selling bucking horse this year before the rodeo started*cough*.. I'm going to ask about flanks straps. I will stand by my belief that a flank strap is tightened to the point that it prevents slippage. Not to a point to create wri...
by Tuddy
Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:38 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Bronc Dressage
Replies: 73
Views: 44125

Re: Bronc Dressage

These horses are better looked after than some horses I have met at many boarding barns and horse shows I have attended. The flank strap is padded. It is worn for 12-16 seconds. There is more care taken into the placement of this strap than some owners care about saddle fit. Uncomfortable strap for ...
by Tuddy
Mon Dec 11, 2017 8:36 pm
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Topic: What can I tell people who ask how's your dog doing?
Replies: 26
Views: 17945

Re: What can I tell people who ask how's your dog doing?

I am very sorry for your loss and for the situation that this puts you in.
by Tuddy
Mon Dec 11, 2017 8:33 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Bronc Dressage
Replies: 73
Views: 44125

Re: Bronc Dressage

Good friends of mine (and also neighbors) are in the rodeo stock business. Particularly horses. Every now and again they get loose and end up in my hay fields. When the neighbors come to round them up, I am in awe of the free flowing movement that would put the Valegro's and Totilas' to shame lol! :...
by Tuddy
Tue Dec 05, 2017 3:21 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Walk work and a question
Replies: 39
Views: 20701

Re: Walk work and a question

http://www.nj.com/sports/njsports/index.ssf/2015/10/a_different_breed_makes_its_mark_during_dressage_a.html Here is the Canadian Horse that was at Devon a couple years ago. I am friends with the breeder on Facebook, but I know she is focusing more on her Dutch warmblood breeding program. Anyways, I ...
by Tuddy
Mon Dec 04, 2017 7:19 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Walk work and a question
Replies: 39
Views: 20701

Re: Walk work and a question

My list of wants in order of increasing negotiability is as follows: Age about 8 Mare Draft cross upper level (confirmed at least third) barefoot/good feet/conformation puppy dog personality You need a Canadian. Chunky, good bone and feet, extremely athletic. I do know of some breeders that show dr...
by Tuddy
Tue Nov 21, 2017 4:01 pm
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Topic: So I had an idea.... UPDATE
Replies: 11
Views: 9682

Re: So I had an idea....

I had to resurrect this thread as I have more to this story to share... Canadian Western Agribition started yesterday here in my town. It is western Canada's largest livestock show. It show cases different breeds of cattle, bison, sheep and goats. The evenings are usually busy with some sort of main...
by Tuddy
Tue Nov 07, 2017 2:49 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: In Which I Seek ze Legerete (long)
Replies: 22
Views: 16586

Re: In Which I Seek ze Legerete (long)

Abby Kogler wrote: I am waiting for my Soloshot! I want to chronicle the boys as we go along.

Thanks!


I am excited to watch your journey as well! Good Luck!
by Tuddy
Wed Nov 01, 2017 7:54 pm
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Topic: So I had an idea.... UPDATE
Replies: 11
Views: 9682

So I had an idea.... UPDATE

My daughter and I dressed up as "Day of the Dead" for Hallowe'en.... I had a light bulb moment at work and texted my daughter this idea and to get ready for it after I got home from work/before she went trick or treating... Good thing my horse Lucas puts up with my silly ideas... this one ...
by Tuddy
Wed Nov 01, 2017 7:51 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: In Which I Seek ze Legerete (long)
Replies: 22
Views: 16586

Re: In Which I Seek ze Legerete (long)

Good Job! I love French classical and a good friend of mine is a trainer in training and rides with Bertrand as well.
by Tuddy
Mon Oct 16, 2017 6:33 pm
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Topic: Boarding question
Replies: 11
Views: 8963

Re: Boarding question

WheresMyWhite wrote: Would I be happy if this happened to me? No. But would also realize BO is running a business and I would not be privy to what is driving a business decision.


This ^^
by Tuddy
Mon Oct 16, 2017 6:32 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September and October Goals and Progress
Replies: 382
Views: 198926

Re: September and October Goals and Progress

And, my daughter and I won two tickets for the Carl Hester symposium this coming weekend (2 days) - SO AMAZING!!! My daughter loved the SC clinic and kept going on and on about wanting to win the raffle for the CH clinic. She's only 10 and LOVES dressage clinics!!! I can't wait to tell her tonight ...
by Tuddy
Mon Oct 16, 2017 5:31 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September and October Goals and Progress
Replies: 382
Views: 198926

Re: September and October Goals and Progress

Wow! Everyone has been busy! I have just been doing the groundwork stuff with Yonka this past bit. I haven't been feeling well to do much else and the weather was a little iffy and cold. I took him to a Trail Challenge fun day on Saturday. I just did the obstacles from the ground instead of in the s...
by Tuddy
Wed Sep 27, 2017 9:51 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Article on Lightness
Replies: 3
Views: 4076

Re: Article on Lightness

This was on my facebook page today...

http://www.eurodressage.com/equestrian/ ... f-tornblad
by Tuddy
Wed Sep 27, 2017 8:14 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Personal trainers and gyms
Replies: 18
Views: 15713

Re: Personal trainers and gyms

I haven't started with the personal trainer yet, as I wanted to get rid of some fat first. I don't think I can cut calories, do aerobic training, and do resistance training all at the same time. So I have an appointment with the personal trainer this Friday and I will have to tell her I am still no...
by Tuddy
Wed Sep 27, 2017 7:15 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September and October Goals and Progress
Replies: 382
Views: 198926

Re: September and October Goals and Progress

Khall, Tuddy: Pretty much the best way to get Tio "unstuck" is to do in-hand work. The lunge work helps to get forward withing the gait, but it is the in-hand work that puts "forward" into his mind set. Thanks for this! Will definitely put this in the mental filing cabinet. The ...
by Tuddy
Tue Sep 26, 2017 2:25 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September and October Goals and Progress
Replies: 382
Views: 198926

Re: September and October Goals and Progress

Great work everyone! I see some of you are in a heat wave, while here, it is getting cooler. Close to freezing overnight. I don't think I am ready for winter just yet! Been doing some more ground work with Yonka, but haven't gotten on since the trail ride. :( . The arena I would like to haul to had ...
by Tuddy
Wed Sep 20, 2017 3:19 pm
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Topic: Ring from PonyLocks
Replies: 3
Views: 4252

Re: Ring from PonyLocks

Nice!
by Tuddy
Wed Sep 20, 2017 3:17 pm
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Topic: Yonka - My Last Chance at Equine Sanity
Replies: 10
Views: 9948

Re: Yonka - My Last Chance at Equine Sanity

Thanks Tsavo! The Canadian is starting to gain some popularity. There are more small breeders popping up trying to promote and save the breed. Breeders are a tight knit group, but if one doesn't have what you are looking for, they are more than happy to help you find one through fellow breeders. I l...
by Tuddy
Mon Sep 18, 2017 2:04 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September and October Goals and Progress
Replies: 382
Views: 198926

Re: September and October Goals and Progress

Yonka Field.jpg My goals this month were to keep working with Yonka and Tuddy. Yonka has been doing really well, but he has lived a sheltered life and needed some life experiences. I've taken off the farm to clinic settings, but never off the farm to a trail rider/open setting. Yesterday was the da...
by Tuddy
Mon Sep 11, 2017 2:25 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Personal trainers and gyms
Replies: 18
Views: 15713

Re: Personal trainers and gyms

Have you, by any chance, tried dairy products from non-cow sources (goat, sheep, etc?) If so, did they have the same negative effects? A few years ago I briefly had a source for goat's milk, and thought it seemed to be easier on my stomach than regular cow's milk. Alas, that source is no longer ava...
by Tuddy
Mon Sep 11, 2017 2:20 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September and October Goals and Progress
Replies: 382
Views: 198926

Re: September and October Goals and Progress

What kind of barn manager either doesn't know what stall rest is, or thinks she knows more than the owner and the vet? Oh, I know a few of those! Sorry to hear about your horse Dresseur. Mentally, I would have lost my sh*t, but I know I would have just given the silent look and only spoke in short ...

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