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Chisamba - I'm so sorry for Deneb. I do totally agree that you made the right but difficult humane and compassionate decision.

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Aleuronx - that was a terrifying accident and very glad to hear all is well with Kora. She is a gem to reload so easy afterwards. I'm impressed that the tow guy and police escorted you to the farm. Good People!

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Stop Curling links - video examples on 2 different horses.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbCmpjMmZ6s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id5qHt5QsGA

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The reality is this is not just happening in NJ.

No hot water, no working stove, barely enough food at troubled N.J. nursing home, state says

https://www.nj.com/healthfit/2024/11/nu ... -says.html

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I think the biggest issue is people don't care enough, and not educated. Those people who didn't vote and those who voted for tRump are screwing themselves. Exactly - I believe many people have become so tolerant and desensitized by his extreme and criminal behavior as acceptable. Next a few Suprem...

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khall - so glad to hear Joplin recovered from her colic. One of my worst fears. I highly commend your nerves of steel for the 2+ hr trailer ride to the vet clinic.

SF - what a gorgeous picture in your fall riding colors!

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Tanga, I'd be happy to help, although Jersey is chock a block full of fancy trainers and the more down to earth variety. But having said that there is a huge divide , everyone south of hwy 80 seem to have stupid money. And everyone north of 80 sometimes has to choose between eating Ramen for a week...

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SF - your photos look like a very complex multi-nodular skin tumor and quite the treatment challenge. The one month to track wound healing looks really amazing how well T is responding to this treatment. Many years ago, I had an Arab who would pop benign Mast Cell tumors (single hard lump) on variou...

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Khall - If your riding ring is fenced in would that be a possible dry lot turnout option? It would mean poop cleanup but at least restrict eating grass and some free turnout. These metabolic types are complicated to manage. Anyway just a thought....

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https://www.nj.com/business/2024/09/pet ... -asap.html

Pet food recall: Do not feed your pet these 2 brands, dispose of ASAP

Evidence of listeria and salmonella contamination.

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Private equity corporations taking over hospitals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbfLh7WJ5SQ https://www.nbcnews.com/investigations/private-equity-takes-over-hospitals-less-able-care-patients-jama-rcna164497 https://www.businessinsider.com/big-corporations-unitedhealth-optum-cvs-walgreens-taking-o...

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Chisamba - Her whole attitude just flipped like a switch when she heard the whistle.

I do agree with you about adding the bell, whistle, judge's table staging at home to test her sound trigger.

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khall - I'm very sorry for your loss. Sending you peace.

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Home Healthcare Services

https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/home-health-services

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For what it's worth, I'm wondering if spending lots of time under saddle just walking her all over the place without a workout. If your facility has access to fields, cross country course even your rings - just walk and walk to try and get her brain to chill. She is physically so fit that letting he...

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Martha Stewart explaining DRESSAGE to Snoop Dogg.

https://www.today.com/video/snoop-dogg- ... 6523845922

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It is not only their belief of misinformation but they accept his reprehensible behavior. They are not interested in learning the actual facts because they don't care. Maybe too much effort to seek out the truth.

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I would keep him in a stall over night. I'm not keen on sedating unless he goes crazy and I would never do so loose in a paddock pasture. My elderly pony is high maintenance and has injured himself a few times blasting around in his paddock. He is back yard kept and as much as I liked to leave his s...

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Khall - sending more jingles for Rip. trivia - years ago I had a mild founder post dental surgery. I used plastic umbrella bags filled with ice tied around ankles. These ice ankle bracelets were well tolerated like wearing bell boots. I just kept replacing the melted ice. Best wishes for easy recove...

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I am 100% with you on never wanting to be like this. This whole experience has made me tell everyone around me I don't want to live like this, and I will off myself if need be. My friend's husband ended up doing that. We are kinder to our animals than to people in this way. Totally agree. I've been...

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https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/miller-trusts/ How Qualified Income Trusts (Miller Trusts) Help Medicaid Applicants Become Eligible for Long-Term Care QIT aka Miller Trusts may sometimes be used for individual circumstances. This financial support tool is specific by state and often used ...

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Another informative Healthcare website to track recent news for your state. https://www.modernhealthcare.com/healthcare-news-this-week Of course, NJ nursing homes again sited for more fraud and poor patient care. https://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/medicaid-fraud-suit-ny-nursing-home-owners-l...

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Chisamba - you look marvelous! Huge congratulations! Ditto - your great discipline and determination. Thank you for the motivation to shed my extra baggage.

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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/senate-announces-probe-place-for-mom-referral-service-rcna157282 Senate probes A Place for Mom, referral service accused of putting seniors at risk I had initially contacted this service then told them to stop calling me. Do the research as these services cannot ...

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I don't want to derail this forum topic - except for these mentions of vaccine reactions. I stopped vaccines except for tetanus because each year my pony's side effects were worsening and I feared founder. He would get IV Banamine and paste Bute pre-vaccination then vaccines in pectoral muscle. A fe...

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As investors pour in, for-profit nursing homes leave some seniors in need

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/for-profit ... -concerns/

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This nursing home owner / manager was in frequent NJ news last year due to his crimes which included multiple states. I am relieved to see the judge denied his plea deal. It is horrific knowing how long he got away with it and how elderly and disabled people suffered for it. A Failure of Care https:...

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Mountaineer - that is seriously scary for them getting into the house! Years ago, one got inside the feed room and trashed it leaving a poo pile on the floor. I agree about chasing with the water hose as that helped the other night in the barn. Last summer we used it several times to get one off the...

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I know many of you here have LOTS of experience with wildlife critters. So maybe you have some advice? ;) We live on a heavy wooded property (an oddity in our area) - so there are lots of deer and small critter types: possum, raccoon, skunk and fox. My frequent nemesis is a persistent raccoon who ha...

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Mike Rowe Gets EXPERT Lessons in DRESSAGE and Horse Racing | Somebody's Gotta Do It

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrfi33JplR8

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This video covers what I previously described that Assisted Living Facilities are for profit. All services provided are charged as extra fees to the base price. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3z5AK9tCMs https://www.forbes.com/sites/howardgleckman/2023/11/27/who-really-owns-nursing-homes-and-how-th...

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Nursing Home/Assisted Living Warning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFs_dUB_uUk

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I agree with you to avoid the compost. It is about good drainage. Over the years, DH has recycled a lot of our compost to our paddocks (which are very sandy) - then drags mixing it. One time he applied the compost too close to the barn doors and it resulted in muck after heavy rains or snow melt. He...

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Proprioception and Strength Training Techniques for Horses https://thehorse.com/1121736/proprioception-and-strength-training-techniques-for-horses/?lid=8uswofo29d7h&utm_source=braze&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_content=TheHorse%20-%20Newsletter%20-%2020240327-%20Sound...

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I just GOOGLED this definition - "A general power of attorney only operates while you are still coherent and mentally capable. It automatically expires upon incapacity or death. A durable power of attorney remains operational upon incapacity, although it expires upon death." You may need t...

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avma - whenever I had to sign ANY documents for my mother's care (nursing home - NJ), I ALWAYS signed my 'SIGNATURE, POA' to identify my financial responsibility role. I had access to HER bank accounts to pay her medical bills - until HER money ran out and Medicaid support was needed. Again, this ma...

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Anyone looking into Assisted Living accommodations - be advised to ask important questions for care and surveillance of the family member. In my experience (NJ) these facilities are for profit (no surprise) and up front the decor and apartments are really nice. (Meals may not be so great but look ni...

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More Hugs to you Tanga. I totally agree with khall reply in that this is Guardianship Abuse - which happens all too often. Legal action, APS and documenting the abuse. Your mother CANNOT be released to this step-sister's control / home care. Legal authority may be needed to sell/liquidate that estat...

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https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fda-names-16-brands-dog-food-linked-canine-heart-disease-n1025466 FDA names 16 brands of dog food linked to canine heart disease. The FDA is investigating more than 500 reports that appear to link dog foods that are marketed as "grain free" to can...

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https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/siblings-hoping-answers-1973-disappearance-new-jersey-teen-jan-cotta-rcna97183 Siblings hoping for answers in 1973 disappearance of New Jersey teen Jan Cotta On June 26, 1973, the 19-year-old vanished from Wall Township, New Jersey. I remember wat...

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SF - Annabelle's knee pics look scary but great news that she is comfortable walking around with you. Time and care will mend those knees. Thanks for posting the name of the Zarasyl ointment as I am dealing again with summer time scabby leg sores (too much rain). I found the Zarasyl on AMAZON and th...

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Pardon as I felt I over responded.... SF - I am sorry to hear about Annabelle's injury and dealings with the instructor. My interpretation is A is still a greenie jumping and pushing her for speed over fences like a 'jumper' was not fair even if accidents can happen anytime. Enough said. Wishes to A...

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Air has become worse since this morning.

N.J. smoke misery meter hits red ‘unhealthy’ stage with air quality plummeting

https://www.nj.com/weather/2023/06/nj-s ... eting.html

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I've been reading these posts with both curiosity and interest as I appreciate everyone's diverse backgrounds and the areas where everyone lives. I've never owned a mare but can understand the desire to breed your heart mare. However, khall mentioned exactly what I was thinking as a former long time...

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Thank you all for your kind words. Pony does require daily Bute for a few days as I expect he is quite sore. However, he would not allow me near his mouth to administer the paste. So I purchased those soft horse Stud Muffins treats then add a hole to insert the soft Bute paste. I hope he continues t...

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UPDATE - Excellent trailer experience because my patience and routine paid off. Fed daily inside however I never locked him in but played with butt bar to make noise behind him. He was very content to be left inside eating (loose) while I walked away or made noise outside the trailer. I went back to...

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Sending out jingles to everyone whose horse is dealing with medical issues. There seems to be several of us here with vet bills. Khall - This spring has been horrible with allergy season (I look like a raccoon, itchy eyes, runny nose and feel dopey tired). Maybe a reason why/how Joplin scratched her...

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There is barely a small wind puff observed on his hind lower ankle. Frankly, it is so small compared to other horses with ankle blemishes that you might not notice it. I am cautious when riding or lunging to use SMBs (old style 4 staps) on his hind legs - that have the bottom strap wrapped for ankle...

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