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- Mon Jul 09, 2018 3:14 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Pica: your experience, input?/FINAL UPDATE (1st post)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7256
Re: Pica: your experience, input?/FINAL UPDATE (1st post)
Final updates on lab work now posted at the bottom of my first post. Thanks for advice and input!
- Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:37 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Dental Question
- Replies: 25
- Views: 17027
Re: Dental Question
Musical,
no special equipment, except my regular vet didn't have a mouth speculum or the type of digital x-ray plates he would've liked to have. He managed to 'eek' out one o.k. film for a tooth extraction, but I then went to a dental vet for a more extensive workup.
no special equipment, except my regular vet didn't have a mouth speculum or the type of digital x-ray plates he would've liked to have. He managed to 'eek' out one o.k. film for a tooth extraction, but I then went to a dental vet for a more extensive workup.
- Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:19 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Ariel colicked from the heat
- Replies: 16
- Views: 11140
Re: Ariel colicked from the heat
Whew! Keeping tabs on these critters is a full-time job and then some. Glad you were there to put wheels in motion. Keep us posted and keep cool!
- Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:17 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Dental Question
- Replies: 25
- Views: 17027
Re: Dental Question
I second the second opinion, with oral x-rays. One step at a time is the way to go. Be sure to ask this next (vet school) vet about how many cases of EOTRH and/or gum conditions they've seen or tend to see. I had to travel to the next largest city to find a dental vet who (a) had the appropriate x-r...
- Tue Jul 03, 2018 5:36 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: A big whine
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9397
Re: A big whine
I've grown up in this state and with warm (often humid) conditions, but I gotta say my tolerance is taking a real dive, probably another of those age-related thingys! My oldster (born and raised in TX!) goes out during the day into a pasture with many large, shady trees, water trough in the shade, o...
- Thu Jun 28, 2018 3:26 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Please make it stop! (storming)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4101
Re: Please make it stop! (storming)
OK, you asked for it Git yerself on down to this "T" state if you want to dry out. Drought, pastures dried up, hot and humid in the mornings, then hot, dry, dusty in the afternoons. This too, shall pass, but send some precip down this way, please!
- Sat Jun 16, 2018 4:36 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: The Casual Impossible Horse Hunt: August update
- Replies: 166
- Views: 78945
- Thu Jun 14, 2018 7:57 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Pica: your experience, input?/FINAL UPDATE (1st post)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7256
Re: Pica: your experience, input?
Vet was out this a.m. and we discussed pica. In his experience, the majority of the cases he's seen are behavior-related, not nutrition. That said, he took blood to send in for CBC and analysis of the most commonly found deficiencies (vit A, selenium, and some others). Some of the more detailed mine...
- Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:01 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Xeriscape update for anyone who remembers when it started...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 13477
Re: Xeriscape update for anyone who remembers when it started...
I remember when this project began. Looks awesome! Have the neighbors 'bought in' to the native/xeriscaping style? Looks like a great demonstration garden for the unenlightened! Do you have any small, "specimen" trees or bushes planned for either front or back yard?
- Sun Jun 10, 2018 5:41 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: PPEs: How far do you go? (And does anyone here have a rec for a vet in Columbus, OH?)
- Replies: 34
- Views: 20030
Re: PPEs: How far do you go? (And does anyone here have a rec for a vet in Columbus, OH?)
The youngest horse I ever considered buying was a 6 y.o. well under saddle. Since it was only a few hours drive, I was present at the PPE and he flexed sound on two different surfaces. I had told the seller and the PPE vet well in advance that even if the flexions looked good, I would continue with ...
- Thu Jun 07, 2018 9:35 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Pica: your experience, input?/FINAL UPDATE (1st post)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7256
Re: Pica: your experience, input?
Thanks, Chis, I've thought about a grazing muzzle, too. I've always kept my horses slightly on the lean side, seeing plenty of fatties in this part of the state, so will need to evaluate the grazing muzzle in his case. Vet comes in a week's time, so I'm trying to hold off changing anything in his di...
- Tue Jun 05, 2018 6:48 pm
- Forum: The Menagerie
- Topic: pet food brands
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6379
Re: pet food brands
Our 3 cats (ages 11-13) eat an rx dry food due to some of the gentleman's urinary issues. But we give 3 "mini-meals" of Fancy Feast canned each day to all. We use the classic puree', not the gravies, not the grilled or chopped. Their puree' varieties usually don't have the corn glutens or ...
- Sun Jun 03, 2018 4:51 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Pica: your experience, input?/FINAL UPDATE (1st post)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7256
Pica: your experience, input?/FINAL UPDATE (1st post)
In the last few weeks I've witnessed my coming 27 y.o. gelding eating dirt in the pasture. Recently, I caught him with a chunk of decayed wood hanging like a cigar from his mouth (from one the dying trees in the pasture). And this weekend, he managed to slice open a chunk of the inside of his mouth ...
- Sat May 26, 2018 4:50 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: The Casual Impossible Horse Hunt: August update
- Replies: 166
- Views: 78945
Re: The Casual Impossible Horse Hunt
Throwing this out there, just for conversation, of course:
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Oops, found another one.....
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/grd/d ... 43240.html
https://austin.craigslist.org/grd/d/3-y ... 04768.html
Oops, found another one.....
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- Wed May 23, 2018 4:35 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Medical alert pendants
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4017
Medical alert pendants
You know, those "I've fallen and I can't get up" alert devices which are typically worn on a lanyard? I'm researching the various types for my mom. Her neighbor fell in her home recently and was unresponsive. Long story, neighbor is back home recovering but the scenario prompted me to inve...
- Thu May 17, 2018 8:48 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Kayaking, anyone?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4981
Re: Kayaking, anyone?
Had my second outing this morning, in the borrowed 10' Riot kayak. Worked fine, but a bit on the heavy side compared to the newer kayaks. I like the fit, though. This Riot is over 18 years old :shock: Anyway, I felt comfortable but very inefficient in the paddling department. I'll have to settle dow...
- Fri May 04, 2018 4:47 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Tell me about your colonoscopy
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12452
Re: Tell me about your colonoscopy
Once I get around to getting the rx filled, I'll be doing the Cologuard; no history of GI issues in my family. Maybe one day I'll do the real deal. If you haven't read Dave Barry's column (from the early 2000's) on his colonoscopy, here is a link to what I believe is the abbreviated version. You'll ...
- Sat Apr 28, 2018 5:29 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Kayaking, anyone?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4981
Re: Kayaking, anyone?
Thanks for the input. Researching online and seeing all the styles, reviews, pricing, pros/cons of kayaks reminds me of shopping for saddles My personal trainer offered to lend me her Riot kayak, so I'll test drive that vessel for our May KrAzy YAKers paddle-fest. Stay tuned...
- Mon Apr 23, 2018 9:29 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Kayaking, anyone?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4981
Kayaking, anyone?
I met for the first time, last week, with a gal's kayaking group in a nearby little town. Gray-hairs like myself, gals only, casual floating on the river (about 25 minutes from me), lunch afterwards. Their group is an offshoot of their local garden club. Never met these gals before but thought I'd d...
- Mon Apr 09, 2018 4:00 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Your feeding regimes for the dentally challenged senior
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9213
Your feeding regimes for the dentally challenged senior
My coming 27 y.o. gelding had his annual dental exam last week with a new (to us) veterinarian, who specializes in equine dentistry. I like this vet; he didn't float my guy's teeth because it wasn't necessary. Took radiographs to assess the possibility of EOTRH, which was present in a very early sta...
- Thu Mar 22, 2018 5:08 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Horses does a fashion shoot. Nobody dies.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14234
Re: Horses does a fashion shoot. Nobody dies.
What, no pics of the model plonked into the mud?
Your handsome boy will make clipping a new fashion statement
Your handsome boy will make clipping a new fashion statement
- Thu Mar 22, 2018 5:02 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Paddock Boots
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8410
Re: Paddock Boots
I checked some Craigslist listings in a couple of the major cities in my state. Found a child's sz 4 pair and a brand new in the box sz 10 pair, both Ariat paddock boots. So you might look at CL on the off chance someone has a pair, even used, that will work for you.
- Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:56 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Footing bonanza or waste of time?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7296
Re: Footing bonanza or waste of time?
Trails or footpath?
- Fri Mar 09, 2018 3:46 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: The little things that make you happy
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9233
Re: The little things that make you happy
I got a personal tour of our town's new animal shelter today. The facility was completed several months ago and I kept thinking I need to stop in and take a look. Got there and the sign on the door said they were closed because of an off-site adoption event, but one of the head employees just happen...
- Tue Mar 06, 2018 4:43 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Needlefelting project
- Replies: 49
- Views: 24816
Re: Needlefelting project
I discovered a fiber arts place about an hour from me. They're having a festival this month:
suzoos.com
Might stop in the next time I'm down there to investigate the needlefelting idea.
suzoos.com
Might stop in the next time I'm down there to investigate the needlefelting idea.
- Sun Mar 04, 2018 6:43 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Galapagos Islands...anyone been there?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17669
Re: Galapagos Islands...anyone been there?
Well, looks like our ("my" ;) ) big plans have been scrapped for the moment. DH and I were reviewing all the 'can't-put-off-any-longer' projects on the property and realized we would likely need more time to plan such an important Galapagos trip. Then, DH's sister passed away two weeks ago...
- Sun Mar 04, 2018 6:35 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: What to do... horse at home, or horse at boarding stable?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9876
Re: What to do... horse at home, or horse at boarding stable?
First, so very sorry that you will be sending one of your horses to the rainbow bridge :( That in itself will be difficult. Selling your current property, plus moving, plus decisions about your remaining horse are lots to deal with. My opinion is to board your final horse, and perhaps before your ma...
- Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:54 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Make ahead lunches
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9935
Re: Make ahead lunches
Way too healthy
- Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:53 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Riding britches
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9964
Re: Riding britches
What size are you looking for? I have some Tropical Rider deerskin full seats (sz S) for sale and a few pair of "freecycle" breeches, too. None are show ring quality, just schooling breeches. You can PM me for more info.
- Fri Feb 09, 2018 10:13 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Needlefelting project
- Replies: 49
- Views: 24816
Re: Needlefelting project
So cool to see these projects! Tractor Supply has an article on needlefelting in their latest Out Here magazine (Spring 2018 issue, free in their stores). This is the second time I've seen their mag feature someone's work. We are sheep and goat country where I live, so maybe time for me to think abo...
- Mon Jan 29, 2018 4:10 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Super blue blood moon eclipse Jan 31st
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2360
- Fri Jan 26, 2018 7:37 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Galapagos Islands...anyone been there?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17669
Re: Galapagos Islands...anyone been there?
Thanks for all the travel outfitter info and feedback from friends/family. I've been exploring the websites ya'll have offered, which look very promising! Trying to kick DH into high gear so we can secure a timeline that works for us. Most daunting thing will be getting things ready on this end for ...
- Thu Jan 25, 2018 6:31 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Galapagos Islands...anyone been there?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17669
Galapagos Islands...anyone been there?
DH and I are marking our 30th anniversary this year, so I'm looking into getaway trips for us. Would really love to go to Scotland but we're leaning much towards the Galapagos Islands right now. We plan to travel in October, since it makes most sense for us on many levels. Wants: nature-based trip t...
- Mon Jan 22, 2018 9:59 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Chaps
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8509
Re: Chaps
Ah, full chaps; reminds me of years gone by ;) They were great during the summer when wearing nylon shorts and paddock boots and working as a counselor (?sp) at a summer riding camp. Just a quick unzip and you're cool and done! I had the suede, closer fitting ones (no fringe, thank you....) which li...
- Mon Jan 22, 2018 4:15 am
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- Topic: Anyone in NC or TX?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 19288
Re: Anyone in NC or TX?
High-o, if you and hubs want to come down to explore central TX ya'll are welcome to stay here on our place for a visit We're an hour west of S.A. PM me if/when you might want to think about it.
- Fri Jan 12, 2018 9:46 pm
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- Topic: Found an idyllic retirement barn for my horse
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6039
Re: Found an idyllic retirement barn for my horse
Hope it continues to go well with your guy! I was thinking recently that if I happen to snuff out before my retiree does (he's 26), I have to make certain DH would know to seek out a quality retirement barn for my horse, since DH would not be capable of caring for my oldster. I'll just leave instruc...
- Fri Jan 12, 2018 9:35 pm
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- Topic: Anyone in NC or TX?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 19288
Re: Anyone in NC or TX?
Echoing mostly what Demi has mentioned. I'm 2 hours west of Austin (1 hour NW of San Antonio); previously lived 14 years in Dallas and grew up in the Houston area. You could consider property east of Dallas if your work was Dallas-based. Sprawl continues heading that way but still small acreages aro...
- Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:59 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Putting new soles on muck boots?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3600
Re: Putting new soles on muck boots?
Thanks, Canyon, for the Shoe Goo input. I wear a size 6, so sadly won't be able to take advantage of your Muck boot offer ;(
- Wed Dec 27, 2017 5:55 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Putting new soles on muck boots?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3600
Putting new soles on muck boots?
I've got two pair of the neoprene-lined muck boots from The Muck Boot Company. Love them and use them all the time for barn work. With our unforgiving soils, the soles wear through before the remainder of the boot is ready to die. The holes in the soles have become "problematic", i.e. poop...
- Fri Dec 15, 2017 6:24 pm
- Forum: The Menagerie
- Topic: Solved Senior Kitty problem!!!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6311
Re: Solved Senior Kitty problem!!!
Wow, would never have guessed their vision deteriorates in that manner. Usually the pee/poop problems are associated with some psychological/behavioral/urinary tract issue. Glad you found the answer!
- Tue Dec 05, 2017 9:03 pm
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- Topic: Me Too
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7234
Re: Me Too
And the harassment takes on different forms. Or maybe I'm just re-thinking experiences I've had, working all those temp secretary jobs to make money for college. When married guys in the department or office area where I worked became friendly, talkative, wanting to show me around the facility, the ...
- Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:43 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Wrong ringbone, right bottom line PLUS Kathyp's horse issue
- Replies: 31
- Views: 19435
Re: Wrong ringbone, right bottom line
Something else, just on the management end: get a set of radiographs (presume you've done already) taken of the "suspect" foot and the corresponding "normal" foot, as a baseline. Then, annually, get just one or two views taken of them again, so you can compare any changes that ma...
- Mon Dec 04, 2017 8:31 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Wrong ringbone, right bottom line PLUS Kathyp's horse issue
- Replies: 31
- Views: 19435
Re: Wrong ringbone, right bottom line
My gelding was retired, pasture sound, in 2011, after evaluations by 3 different vets, x-rays, shock wave, adequan. Talk about the rug being yanked out from under you. I might have posted all this somewhere already. Bottom line: each vet suggested retirement, i.e. no longer being ridden. One vet not...
- Wed Nov 22, 2017 8:47 pm
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- Topic: RIP David Cassidy
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4439
RIP David Cassidy
Like him, dislike him, never heard of him--regardless of where you stand, for some of us "gray-hairs", he was a part of the music we grew up with:
www.nytimes.com/2017/11/21/obituaries/d ... -dead.html
www.nytimes.com/2017/11/21/obituaries/d ... -dead.html
- Thu Nov 16, 2017 5:31 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Stirrup Irons
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8928
Re: Stirrup Irons
Have always used and liked good ol' plain Korsteel fillis irons. I suppose I just like the weight and feel.
- Thu Nov 16, 2017 5:28 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Bunch of 'tude and an experiment...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5450
Re: Bunch of 'tude and an experiment...
Thanks for sharing and keep updating. Nice to have a timeline like you've included, since that always helps give perspective. Having many tools in the toolbox is very beneficial!
- Thu Nov 16, 2017 5:23 pm
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- Topic: Look what I found at the thrift store
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10300
Re: Look what I found at the thrift store
Geez, we had that book! For some reason, as a kid, I always thought the title was Little Blacka Pony! Sister and I shared a bedroom as kids and dad read to us every night. I still have the copy of Black Beauty that he used to read to us, as well as all my old Marguerite Henry horse books. I think bo...
- Wed Nov 08, 2017 8:07 pm
- Forum: Technical Support
- Topic: Notification of private messages
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3667
Notification of private messages
Hi,
I've checked my preferences for receiving notification about PMs that are sent to me. I presumed I'd be getting an email to let me know when a PM comes, but that's not happening. Anything I need to be doing differently to receive email notices that I have a PM?
Thanks!
I've checked my preferences for receiving notification about PMs that are sent to me. I presumed I'd be getting an email to let me know when a PM comes, but that's not happening. Anything I need to be doing differently to receive email notices that I have a PM?
Thanks!
- Wed Nov 08, 2017 7:49 pm
- Forum: For Sale!
- Topic: ISO Cotton/cotton poly turnout sheet, sz 78 NO LINING--Found!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2765
ISO Cotton/cotton poly turnout sheet, sz 78 NO LINING--Found!
I have a Weatherbeeta, exactly like I need, but at sz 81 it is simply too big (see my sales ad). Haven't been able to find a size 78 like this one anywhere. I'm looking for a cotton or cotton blend turnout sheet (not stable sheet) that has NO lining (shoulder area only, acceptable). Needs to have re...
- Wed Nov 08, 2017 7:35 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Shoulder guard for blanket
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5214
Re: Shoulder guard for blanket
I used Bossy's Bibs for a while but found the neck hole tended to enlarge a bit after use. Not sure why, since it doesn't seem as if it would. Hand wash and line dry.