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by PhoenixRising
Mon Mar 30, 2020 3:34 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place
Replies: 42
Views: 19970

Re: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place

I've been keeping busy. My barn isn't closed, but I've stayed away for two reasons: One: Phoenix not being totally well yet so I'm not riding anyway. Two: having been around people at work who were traveling into hot zones before all the closures, I want to be totally sure I'm not passing anything a...
by PhoenixRising
Mon Mar 30, 2020 3:19 pm
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Topic: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place
Replies: 42
Views: 19970

Re: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place

StraightForward wrote:Free 5-day series 5 Ways to Improve Your Riding (Even when you can't ride) starts tomorrow. https://www.facebook.com/RitterDressage/


This looks really great! Thanks for posting it!
by PhoenixRising
Sun Mar 22, 2020 1:31 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Lameness and Ulcers
Replies: 12
Views: 8567

Re: Lameness and Ulcers

I had a new vet out yesterday to do her teeth. We had the vet who did her lameness check look to see how her teeth were because she had been indicating they were also bugging her. I last had them done in the fall. She said they definitely needed done so I brought in a vet who actually “specializes” ...
by PhoenixRising
Sun Mar 22, 2020 1:19 am
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Topic: Covid 19
Replies: 155
Views: 65118

Re: Covid 19

Four counties immediately around me- basically the Kansas City Metro area- is going to be on shelter in place starting Tuesday. I have a feeling the entire state will follow suit soon.
Phoenix is still getting time off, so getting to the barn hasn’t been a huge struggle.
by PhoenixRising
Tue Mar 17, 2020 9:52 pm
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Topic: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place
Replies: 42
Views: 19970

Re: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place

StraightForward wrote: I did hit on an amazing avocado-based brownie recipe last week though; I will be making them again with my limited avocado supply.



Please share! We've been doing Keto to get some holiday pounds off, and what I wouldn't give for a brownie :lol:
by PhoenixRising
Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:31 pm
Forum: The Menagerie
Topic: Elderly Dog Help: UPDATE- We said our goodbyes
Replies: 19
Views: 14045

Re: Golden Paste for Dogs: Elderly Dog Help

Well, we were doing so much better... Since my last post, she's been happy. Playing, running around the yard, seeming like her normal self. Then a couple weeks ago the pain meds seemed to stop helping as much. And now she's not eating again. I've ordered some liquid calories to get down her tonight ...
by PhoenixRising
Mon Mar 16, 2020 6:39 pm
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Topic: Covid 19
Replies: 155
Views: 65118

Re: Covid 19

Here in Kansas/Missouri things are amping up quickly. The virus is here and starting to spread. A lot of schools are cancelled, gatherings of more than 50 people not permitted, and a lot of businesses transitioning to working from home-including mine. My office isn’t at all set up for this, the comp...
by PhoenixRising
Tue Mar 10, 2020 7:35 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Lameness and Ulcers
Replies: 12
Views: 8567

Re: Lameness and Ulcers

The poprocks you can get here: https://abler.com/ Though, a head's up that shipping is slooow. So, if you want them, you should order now/soon. Thanks! I sent this to my trainer who worked at a few different equine vets to see if she's heard of it. I'll see what she says and get on ordering it soon...
by PhoenixRising
Tue Mar 10, 2020 7:15 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Lameness and Ulcers
Replies: 12
Views: 8567

Re: Lameness and Ulcers

ETA: the other thing that really helps prevent them from coming back is making sure she's rarely on an empty stomach or getting too much concentrate at a time. Not sure if it's possible to feed three smaller meals instead, but that can help. Also good to make sure she either has access to pasture o...
by PhoenixRising
Tue Mar 10, 2020 7:08 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Lameness and Ulcers
Replies: 12
Views: 8567

Re: Lameness and Ulcers

One suggestion--i would keep her on ulcer guard or another form of omneprozole for longer than 10 days. Standard treatment is 30 days and then you probably want at least a week or two to wean off. Ulcer guard is expensive, so after the ten days you could switch to the poprocks or tablets-- both are...
by PhoenixRising
Tue Mar 10, 2020 2:28 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Lameness and Ulcers
Replies: 12
Views: 8567

Lameness and Ulcers

Well, Last week Phoenix started presenting with mild lameness. Seemed to be getting worse instead of better so Sunday we made the decision to have the vet out. The vet came yesterday, and while the she was there, she was practically sound. Tiny little head bob but inconsistent. You'd see it one seco...
by PhoenixRising
Fri Mar 06, 2020 8:27 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Let the horse hair fly! March and April Goals and Progress
Replies: 162
Views: 78996

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

I had a few lost pregnancies, I seemed healthy. Blah blah, but I was hypothyroid. Just in case they havent checked. I had to start synthroid to carry full term. It might be totally different but I wish someone had suggested I get my thyroid checked sooner I'll definitely ask about it! I did ask thi...
by PhoenixRising
Fri Mar 06, 2020 7:11 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Let the horse hair fly! March and April Goals and Progress
Replies: 162
Views: 78996

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

I don't have many goals right now. After a second pregnancy loss last month that had me physically down for a couple weeks, I handed the reins back over to my trainer for awhile so Phoenix could stay busy and start to learn some of the things I don't know how to teach. I'm still riding, but only a c...
by PhoenixRising
Wed Mar 04, 2020 10:50 pm
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Topic: Jingles for my dad
Replies: 50
Views: 27383

Re: Jingles for my dad

I'm so sorry for your loss.
by PhoenixRising
Wed Mar 04, 2020 10:48 pm
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Topic: So what are you watching?
Replies: 166
Views: 74443

Re: So what are you watching?

I just watched Locke and Key this week. I enjoyed it so, so much. I really enjoy the scifi/fantasy genre, but really struggle with it sometimes to find something that feels original and doesn't get too carried away. For me, this was pleasantly refreshing and I really hope any future seasons follow s...
by PhoenixRising
Wed Mar 04, 2020 10:37 pm
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Topic: Anyone familiar with Multiple Sclerosis
Replies: 29
Views: 16789

Re: Anyone familiar with Multiple Sclerosis

Oh yay! I'm so glad to hear that!
by PhoenixRising
Wed Mar 04, 2020 2:51 pm
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Topic: Anyone familiar with Multiple Sclerosis
Replies: 29
Views: 16789

Re: Anyone familiar with Multiple Sclerosis

Chisamba, I've been wondering... How is Mikhail doing?
by PhoenixRising
Thu Feb 06, 2020 4:05 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Half Chap Suggestions
Replies: 4
Views: 4288

Re: Half Chap Suggestions

With regards to the calf measurement can you have someone else help you take the measurement with a cloth measuring tape if that's not how you got the first measurement? I have fairly large calves and they only measure around 16". Last time I had to get new half chaps I got a medium in the Ari...
by PhoenixRising
Wed Feb 05, 2020 7:10 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Half Chap Suggestions
Replies: 4
Views: 4288

Half Chap Suggestions

After about 6 years of use, I need to replace my Dublin Suede halfchaps. They've served me well, but they're falling apart. I'd like to replace them with something a bit "fancier" while still somewhat inexpensive if possible. I'd like something that looks more like a leather boot, and poss...
by PhoenixRising
Fri Jan 31, 2020 10:10 pm
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Topic: MARES-- A venting thread
Replies: 25
Views: 16249

Re: MARES-- A venting thread

Redsox, I do have professional assistance. I have a trainer who rides her 2-3 days a week- more if I cant. I also take lessons with her at least 1x a week, 2x as often as possible. The more I sit on this and observe her, the more I think it may possibly be BOTH things. I'm going to have her teeth ch...
by PhoenixRising
Tue Jan 28, 2020 5:21 pm
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Topic: On Saying Goodbye...
Replies: 31
Views: 17642

Re: On Saying Goodbye...

I'm so, so sorry for your loss.
by PhoenixRising
Thu Jan 16, 2020 5:25 pm
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Topic: So what are you watching?
Replies: 166
Views: 74443

Re: So what are you watching?

I've been binge watching Call the Midwife. DH and I watched the new show The Witcher within about a week, and am now listening to the audio books.
by PhoenixRising
Mon Jan 06, 2020 6:41 pm
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Topic: MARES-- A venting thread
Replies: 25
Views: 16249

Re: MARES-- A venting thread

We conquered P! :lol:

Saturday ride went pretty well, and I made a point of working through the P issue at the beginning. The rest of the ride after that went well.
Sunday, she was perfect and we had a great lesson.

I'm just happy we can go full arena somewhat easily again!
by PhoenixRising
Mon Jan 06, 2020 3:26 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: riding gloves
Replies: 6
Views: 5379

Re: riding gloves

I got these a few months ago and really like them so far. https://www.smartpakequine.com/pt/roeck ... loves-2212
by PhoenixRising
Fri Jan 03, 2020 9:34 pm
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Topic: MARES-- A venting thread
Replies: 25
Views: 16249

Re: MARES-- A venting thread

Sue B said she's 5? I 100% agree, all of mine were lovely at 4, and 5 is when they started challenging. My theory is the finally figured out how to move legs and do stuff with you on top, so have more time to concentrate on other things. I think it's the hardest age for a lot of horses. Yes! She's ...
by PhoenixRising
Fri Jan 03, 2020 7:12 pm
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Topic: MARES-- A venting thread
Replies: 25
Views: 16249

Re: MARES-- A venting thread

I do mostly agree, poor choice of words. But she has done "bad" things for me that my trainer says she doesn't do with her. It makes it really hard to tell what's an issue and what's ME. She's not ALWAYS good for her either but usually there's a reason (IE bucking at the beginning of this ...
by PhoenixRising
Fri Jan 03, 2020 5:08 pm
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Topic: MARES-- A venting thread
Replies: 25
Views: 16249

Re: MARES-- A venting thread

Could be ulcers, especially with the girthiness. I might try a week of UlcerGuard and see if she improves. Interesting you say that, there have been several horses who have come up with ulcers in the time I've been at this barn. It's one reason of many that I choose to keep her on pasture board. He...
by PhoenixRising
Fri Jan 03, 2020 4:02 pm
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Topic: MARES-- A venting thread
Replies: 25
Views: 16249

MARES-- A venting thread

Phoenix has been in a MOOD lately. Spooking has always been an issue for her, and usually its something you can ignore and leg yield her into it. But lately, she's decided she has an issue with the letter P. She tries to shy away from it EVERY SINGLE TIME we get close. It's right next to a big garag...
by PhoenixRising
Thu Jan 02, 2020 6:01 pm
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Topic: Name?
Replies: 17
Views: 12355

Re: Name?

I love the Benjamin Button suggestion... too bad she nixed that one. Frankie came to mind. I've also always liked the name Loki and have thought I'll probably name a dog that someday. Then again, I once named a dog Ruckus, and he felt the need to live up to his name, Now I'm a bit leery of naming an...
by PhoenixRising
Thu Jan 02, 2020 5:13 pm
Forum: The Menagerie
Topic: Elderly Dog Help: UPDATE- We said our goodbyes
Replies: 19
Views: 14045

Re: Golden Paste for Dogs: Elderly Dog Help

Quick update. She has shown so much improvement on the pain meds that I really think that's the biggest issue. She's gotten bounce back in her step and some of her activity level back. The vet said she has a heart murmur, but isn't surprised by that with her age. Everything else about her heart soun...
by PhoenixRising
Thu Jan 02, 2020 5:06 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: 2020 training hopes and dreams
Replies: 21
Views: 13941

Re: 2020 training hopes and dreams

I haven't thought too much about this, but I'd have to say my biggest thing is like Aleuronx said... to have fun. I'm experiencing some burnout in other areas of my life, and I need my time with her to stay fun and relaxing. I desperately need that outlet, and to keep up motivation. That aside, I'm ...
by PhoenixRising
Fri Dec 27, 2019 3:49 pm
Forum: The Menagerie
Topic: Elderly Dog Help: UPDATE- We said our goodbyes
Replies: 19
Views: 14045

Re: Golden Paste for Dogs?

Unfortunately I don't have the PTO to take her during the week right now, but we're going tomorrow morning (Saturday)! A friend had leftover pain meds from an old dog she had with pain issues (Meloxicam). She let me have them to try, and Trudy has perked up quite a bit since starting them a few days...
by PhoenixRising
Thu Dec 26, 2019 3:38 pm
Forum: The Menagerie
Topic: Elderly Dog Help: UPDATE- We said our goodbyes
Replies: 19
Views: 14045

Re: Golden Paste for Dogs?

The good news: Her weight looks fine---she certainly does not need to gain anything and could be slimmer. The less good news: You need a new vet who is better at listening to your observations and assessing your dog. I think that picture is a bit misleading on her weight. She's actually really fluf...
by PhoenixRising
Wed Dec 25, 2019 3:22 pm
Forum: The Menagerie
Topic: Elderly Dog Help: UPDATE- We said our goodbyes
Replies: 19
Views: 14045

Re: Golden Paste for Dogs?

I would be concerned that there is a systemic issue. I agree that a new vet visit is in order. Make your entering concern about a sudden and rapid falling off of energy attention and loss of typical behavior. A limp that warms out. For me that would signal attention organ function, heart and arthri...
by PhoenixRising
Thu Dec 19, 2019 2:43 pm
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Topic: One thousand....
Replies: 19
Views: 12354

Re: One thousand....

Amazing! Congratulations!
by PhoenixRising
Wed Dec 18, 2019 6:33 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: New GP Test at Olympia, all of it
Replies: 17
Views: 12533

Re: New GP Test at Olympia, all of it

I watched a good hour of this last night. I have to agree I'm not a fan of the riders having to immediately dismount to give an interview. It doesn't feel right. I'm all for drawing people to the sport, but as a rider I would be upset with that. It was fun to watch the interviews, true, but at the s...
by PhoenixRising
Tue Dec 17, 2019 5:42 pm
Forum: The Menagerie
Topic: Elderly Dog Help: UPDATE- We said our goodbyes
Replies: 19
Views: 14045

Re: Golden Paste for Dogs?

Have you taken her to the vet? I did take her a couple months ago to have the fatty tumors looked at. I wasn't a big fan of the vet we ended up seeing that day. It wasn't our usual vet(same office, different doctor), so I've been planning to take her in again after the new year. I feel like she's g...
by PhoenixRising
Tue Dec 17, 2019 4:39 pm
Forum: The Menagerie
Topic: Elderly Dog Help: UPDATE- We said our goodbyes
Replies: 19
Views: 14045

Elderly Dog Help: UPDATE- We said our goodbyes

Have any of you tried or heard of using golden paste for dogs? Our old girl, roughly 13, is starting to really show some signs of aging and I'm getting worried. A friend suggested I try golden paste. She started developing what seems to be fatty tumors about a year ago, but more recently she's reall...
by PhoenixRising
Tue Dec 17, 2019 3:08 pm
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Topic: Anyone purchase a horse long distance without a visit?
Replies: 32
Views: 17712

Re: Anyone purchase a horse long distance without a visit?

texsuze wrote:Craigslist often gets a bad rap, and there certainly can be a lot of cruddy-looking stuff there, but wouldn't hurt to check CL in your area.


I second the not hurting to look. Sometimes you can find real gems there, that's where I found Phoenix!
by PhoenixRising
Sun Dec 15, 2019 9:17 am
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Topic: Anyone purchase a horse long distance without a visit?
Replies: 32
Views: 17712

Re: Anyone purchase a horse long distance without a visit?

He may be sore in the back, could be a saddle issue. He cringes and clamps his tail when being saddled. Given the way the back of the saddle is raised when it’s cinched, I’m sure that saddle is a poor fit. I’d bet he’s sore. I wonder if they’re hiding a little sourness about saddling with how they’...
by PhoenixRising
Fri Dec 13, 2019 8:13 pm
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Topic: Yoga
Replies: 24
Views: 15265

Re: Yoga

I've wanted to try getting into yoga for a couple years now, but I don't really have time to take a class and don't have the self discipline to wake up early and do it at home as I'd like to. Maybe someday... I know it would be good for me.
by PhoenixRising
Thu Dec 12, 2019 6:14 pm
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Topic: It's here!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 7691

Re: It's here!!!

What's that black padding you have underneath the saddle? It looks pretty thick. It's a ThinLine half pad. We got the saddle slightly wider than she needs since we anticipate her widening and filling out even more (which she has, even in just the last 8 weeks). They have shims that can be added/rem...
by PhoenixRising
Wed Dec 11, 2019 7:29 pm
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Topic: It's here!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 7691

Re: It's here!!!

It's an Equipe Olympia. It seems to fit great. I had her fitted and tracings done by a brand rep/fitter, then ordered the saddle after testing a few options and seeing what she seemed to like best. I've been waiting on it for the last 8 weeks or so to be made. In the meantime, I've been renting what...
by PhoenixRising
Wed Dec 11, 2019 6:28 pm
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Topic: It's here!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 7691

It's here!!!

It felt like Christmas morning as a child getting to the barn last night with this waiting for me! Couldn't wipe the silly grin off my face the whole evening. This was a huge indulgence, but Phoenix and I are much happier with the fit. I rode in it for the first time. Laughed a lot as I rode at all ...
by PhoenixRising
Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:15 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Dynamic saddles
Replies: 34
Views: 15341

Re: Dynamic saddles

Also, what influenced your choice? Several different factors. I like that they make sure that the saddle is not only wide enough, but also that it fits the shape of the horses back. The fitter I went through wasn't interested in selling me the most expensive saddle, she only cared that Phoenix and ...
by PhoenixRising
Tue Dec 10, 2019 12:29 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Dynamic saddles
Replies: 34
Views: 15341

Re: Dynamic saddles

I know someone who just ordered one after test riding in one for awhile, and I know the person she borrowed it from to try it out loves it. I personally have no first hand experince with them though. ETA: I texted and asked this person about it. She said basically “It forms to any horse and rider. Y...
by PhoenixRising
Fri Dec 06, 2019 3:22 pm
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Topic: **2019 Kringle Exchange!** ASSIGNMENTS SENT! **
Replies: 42
Views: 24351

Re: **2019 Kringle Exchange!** ASSIGNMENTS SENT! **

I received my gift from pKOR! She sent me a book I've been really wanting to read, "The Girl On The Dancing Horse" by Charlotte Dujardin, an elephant necklace I had on my Christmas list, and some of my favorite candies! Thank you so much Jen! I've almost eaten all the candy already, and I ...
by PhoenixRising
Fri Dec 06, 2019 2:33 pm
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Topic: **2019 Kringle Exchange!** ASSIGNMENTS SENT! **
Replies: 42
Views: 24351

Re: **2019 Kringle Exchange!** ASSIGNMENTS SENT! **

Baroque wrote:Can I have an elf please


Send an email to DDBBKringle@gmail.com with your needs and I'll elf for you :D
by PhoenixRising
Mon Dec 02, 2019 11:03 pm
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Topic: **2019 Kringle Exchange!** ASSIGNMENTS SENT! **
Replies: 42
Views: 24351

Re: **2019 Kringle Exchange!** ASSIGNMENTS SENT! **

I have been out of town, so sorry to the people who have sent messages the last few days.

Zevida, please check your email!
Galopp, I'll get back with you tonight regarding your PM!

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