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Best trail cams! Thank you.

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Khall, I am just discovering Mark Russell, thanks to you. I have a horse who needs Mark, so I shall simply have to absorb his writings and apply them. Gosh, what a great horseperson. Thank you.

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What a gal! Truly an inspiration as a rider, trainer and as a person.

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Reporting back. I bought and applied light mineral oil (apparently, there is a "heavy" version) - seems to be doing the trick without ummmm inflaming anything. So, I am now seeing if my farrier will finally give US compliments on the shiny, young-looking ummmmm "stick"!!

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What WhereIsMyWhite said is my experience. As a lawyer. Do be mindful of tow capacity. I know you are weighing lots of considerations! Blob, be realistic as to usage vs. Cost! I had a 3/4 ton BP and steel trailer for my 1600# plus behemoth. After I I purchased my vehicle, I only hauled once or twice...

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Reaction to coconut oil. Vet suggested mineral oil. Shall report in due course.

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I believe Benatus’ horse is 17. Mine is 24. And yes, it looks like flakey, dried skin, Hayburner. No farrier compliments for us!!

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Benatus,

Thank you for voicing what MY horse is doing!

You are not alone ... and I am reading the replies with great interest. I am going to try the coconut oil suggestion.

Nancy

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Given the premium the USD has these days, this 3 year old gelding (in Canada) is in your price range. The sire was credited with producing a great mind in the foals with which I am familiar. Now, let's see if I can send the link properly . . . [url]https://www.canadianhanoverians.com/marketplace/hor...

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MC, I have used one of the commercial services with great results and low cost. Yes, they use poison but the better thing is that once on a spring and fall program, there are NO MORE MICE. So, the poison sits in a bait station and is not used. No owls could be harmed, I think. Kande is correct that ...

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1) Problem person will not - ever - change. (Clever will go over his head if he cannot even recognize who will solve the problem.) 2) Enlist Hal as suggested. Honestly, this stuff is SO very tiresome, and does not seem to go away. A head-on confrontation is not in your interests. You recognize that....

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Bridge of Clay by Zusak, author of The Book Thief. I think this is marketed as YA fiction. I enjoyed it. A lot. Basically, 5 boys raising themselves. A bit Lord of the Flies, but there are race horses, lots of animals in fact, and wonderful layers in this book.

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Quelah, You really DO have the best stories! Please keep on writing. Do you mean a duvet? If so, I did purchase a St. Geneve (accent grave over the second "e") silk duvet a few years ago upon the recommendation of the store owner. It is lightweight, hypoallergenic, and there are no little ...

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Dashcam

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Well, I bought a 6 month old Hanoverian. Sire Londonderry, dam Duchess Alyce. Clearly I am slightly insane, but my plan is to involve my coach’s barn in the development of Babycakes. (Get photos) In the meantime,my 23 year old partner seems sound and healthy following laser, IRAP, and other treatmen...

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Do horses exhibit the placebo effect? I would not expect this to be the case.

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Absolutely lovely, lovely eye. Well done. Sending you wishes for lots of joy with this lovely boy!

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Thank you so much! This is a great, motivating and powerful post, Chisamba. A great weekend for you!

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I think one has to have some luck - or at least, not have bad luck. Current horse is a T'bred/warmblood cross, age 23, working 3rd level, is also a low-level hunter, and remains sound. I inject Adequan monthly. I started that last year. I am not sure he needs it but it is affordable and may help. I ...

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Greatly appreciated, PF. Thank you for taking the time, making the notes, and thinking about what you have heard and seen. I have SvD's books and I think this is a wonderful addition. You have added some practical things to do and to try.

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Chiming in here! The weather has been lovely which is an incentive to school, hack and play with the horses. Demi, take care with that sciatica. It is common and as Moutaineer suggested, well-timed injections can be fantastic. As to a frozen shoulder, oh Dressur. It can come (and GO) for no apparent...

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Thanks - great question because I had exactly the same problem as Josette. Shall try the laptop approach.

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The ones posted.

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Observation, but not sure if it is important. The line from bit / hand / shoulder in the photos is straight. Very straight.

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Dear Linden, You have been through so many traumatic events. Your feelings are honest and well-founded. As you realize, they are not helping you feel better about the situation in which you now find yourself. You are asking deep questions as to what it means to be human, where you fit in the world, ...

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I like the One-K too! I always ride with a helmet cover, to keep the helmet itself cleaner for my very occasional forays into showing / clinics.

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Demi, This is a very, very positive and promising development for you. (And you are not "old", just "older"!) It IS all about the journey for some of us, and if we are lucky enough to be able to continue riding in our 60's and beyond, we really want to have enjoyable lessons. The...

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SO timely for me, too, PMF - thank you for posting. Food for thought, and a call to action (in the sense of quietening the torso, and being sympatico with the seat!).

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I think this is a quote attributed to Kyra Kyrklund as to a better half pass (travers) - but it was "point your knees" in the direction to which you are travelling. I now have to think through the rationale for that advice. Perhaps some one else can remember the quote, and more importantly...

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A giant body, and an even bigger soul: rest well, Ben. You are and shall ever be loved by many, especially your very own Deanna and Kara. {{{hugs}}} to you both. It just, plain, hurts.

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Shall do - and thanks again. Love Emma's progression (I know it has been side-tracked by weather, bugs etc. recently) - but her lovely face just makes you melt. Her feet are so improved, and soon I am sure she will be feeling MUCH better.

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OOOOOOH - thank you SO MUCH for posting the ear photo. Here I am, far north, and it's been a pretty good summer but this year and last year, my horse developed that exact ear "look". I thought it was just bug bites, followed by scratching - but it looks terrible and bothers him. Thank you ...

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Congratulations to all - so much GOOD news, despite the hurricane which has ravaged Texas and other areas. Moutaineer, you must be so pleased with Laddie. I saw Exvet's post as to "Junior" - wow, I remember when he was born. He was promising then, and is gorgeous now. Rosie B - love the pr...

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Nova Scotia sending MANY MANY healing jingles your way. Crap!!! Let's just move forward into a nice, healthy 2018, Chance!!

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Hi there, Demi is silenced for a bit due to computer network issues, so I shall jump in to join this thread. Just to re-introduce, I am a senior gal (60's) with a senior horse (22) - and we have a goal: to show this month. There is a little show at the farm where I board. No trailering, no fuss and ...

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How fortunate to be reaching these decades, in at least reasonable* health (*wear and tear has to be gracefully accepted!). I think we need to rejoice. I can say I am thoroughly enjoying this 60's decade, at least so far. Health is the key, I think. The Trump revisions / proposals / health plans see...

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Silk, Thank you SO much for your courage in dealing with love and maturity with Indy, and thank you, separately, for sharing the dissection findings with us. It IS extremely helpful. I am thinking of another horse who had the kind of frustrating, hard-to-pinpoint-why it just did NOT work out for her...

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This is a really great thread. Thank you all for your input - I find this timely, and extremely practical and helpful.

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Fabulous to *hear* your voice again, and to see photos of your lovely new grey! You have been missed. It is always a different journey at different stages in life, but so glad to see that you are again involved with horses. You have given many of us great reads, great laughs, and great photos over s...

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My horse is kind of ... rotund? I don't think there was much of a gapping issue, but I really like the newer model. So does he.

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Chancellor - sending you MORE [[[[[jingles]]]]] because you cannot have too many, right? So, piling more on. Also sending you some nice fresh snowflakes (will they ever end??) - cooling, refreshing, snowflakes . . .

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Total Saddle Fit has a new girth with elasticized inserts. I ordered it with the neoprene backer. It fits well, no gapping. Perhaps worth a look.

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Chancellor: Wild rice is not rice, which is probably why the rice cooker was unsatisfactory. I cannot remember my biology on this Sunday evening, but wild rice takes about 45 minutes to cook in a pot on the stove. At a boil, then simmer. I use a lot of it, as I make a lightly curried wild rice, orzo...

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We have collectively missed you, Linden, and send you heartfelt jingles for positive changes. It is your turn for some. Your outlook and priorities are commendable, and it is important to figure out earlier (and not later) what is important in life. You have done so. Now, I echo the request for an u...

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Thanks, Haffie! Great suggestion. We certainly we have hills. I think I can remember Steffen Peters making this suggestion in a Dressage Today article, a few years ago.

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My doctor said that some of her healthiest patients are in their mid-late 50's and even 60's. She said that at this stage in life , women finally have the time to make themselves a priority. At every other stage in life, someone else or something else (children, parents, career, etc.) seem to take o...

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Thanks, Canyon - I didn't think that looked quite right!

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I have been on a Robert Harris binge. Historical fiction of the great kind with the "Cicero" trilogy, and then "An Officer and a Spy", dealing with the Dreyfus Affair. Great reads! I read his newest, "Conclave", which was interesting as to the politics in electing a pop...

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Chancellor, we are all walking with you, every step of the way. Your body has to have its say, too, so rest, recover, and know that our vibrant community is willing a full and complete return to health. Slainte!

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