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We have a Theraplate at our barn. It's supposed to help with lameness but that's not been our experience. We have however used it more than once for colicky horses. For whatever reason, we put them on the Theraplate and they poop without fail. I think the movement mimics a trailer ride, and we have ...

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glad to hear you are on the mend!

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Never apologize for not doing rescue. I don't begrudge anyone for doing rescue. It's not for the faint of heart, though and if you are paying the bills you get to decide where your money goes. There's no shame in supporting a responsible breeder. I have rescued over a dozen dogs in the last 20 years...

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I have spent the majority of the past two weeks clearing out the hovel of my mom's best friend. She had a heart attack, survived and is now in rehab. Her dwelling is completely uninhabitable. She has resources, she chooses to not use them. I am not exaggerating when I say that we have removed 60 lar...

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I am genuinely amazed about how many terrible people there are in this world.

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Ideal makes great saddles, and they build saddles for a ton of other companies. If you know what model
and size Suzannah you need, you can easily get one off eBay UK or one of the UK saddlers for $500-$600.
David Dyer Saddlery always has a good selection, as does eBay.

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Glad you are on the mend. Hope you feel better soon!

redsoxluvr

Bridle2fit are equal in quality to Jerry's and you can buy your bridle in components to custom fit your bridle. Mine was less than $300 out the door and it's just gorgeous.

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We garden year round here. My cherry tomatoes are already laden with fruit, my cilantro and parsley are going like mad. My chiles are still struggling with post winter malaise but I hope they survive. Cucumbers and zucchini are planted. Roma tomatoes, garlic and bell peppers are going in tonight. It...

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So sorry for your loss.

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My 82Yo mum got her first Moderna vaccine on Saturday. I had a heck of a time getting her an appointment. She had a few hours of nausea and vomiting but was fine the next day.

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I've taken three videos of Junior and the Pivo has been invaluable in me realizing certain areas where I need to really concentrate on myself. Each video shows improvement though still a long way to go. I have a new video of Brandon but it was taken by my SO as we were out on the desert trail to sh...

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I have Petries and Kingsleys. Love the Petries, do not love the Kingsleys. The Petrie I have are the cowhide Olympic ones and they fit perfectly. They are three years old and still look brand new. Not a mark on them even though I have worn them many times. The Kingsleys have been worn lightly twice ...

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Mountaineer Amanda Barr Olson has some nice horses right now. She is in Washington state. Good luck!

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Yes, check with the state's unclaimed property listings. That's where the "PIs" get the info.

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I got divorced last year - mine came completely out of the blue after 28 years of marriage. I had no idea my spouse was unhappy. It was and continues to be the most devastating thing that has happened to me. My former spouse has mental issues too and it's difficult to see him in the position he is i...

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Thanks for the suggestions, exvet. My Holsteiner already is not a great sweater. This is his first summer in the Valley so he is standing in front of a mister most of the time. I'll give the Platinum Performance stuff a try.

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My colleague just got out of the hospital yesterday with COVID pneumonia. She is only 38 and has a host of health concerns. Hopefully she recovers fully but she is definitely very vulnerable.

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So glad the information seems to have helped. I know how frustrating these things can be; so, any can of positive effect is awesome. My stinker is still doing well on a completely holistic approach to his allergies - the second spring/summer in a row he's kept all his hair and the first one I've (s...

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This thread is timely for me. I am saddle hunting and found a decent price on an Arlando. After hearing what a PITA this is, I will continue looking. It doesn't sound like the manufacturer is even remotely reasonable to deal with.

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Prophetic words, Srhorselady. Right now there is a fire not 30 miles from my house that has already charred over 150K acres with no eta on getting it even remotely contained. This is only the beginning of fire season, so I would make sure your truck is gassed up and you can get your trailer out. Sta...

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I gave up on rescues due to the ridiculous amount of hoops you have to jump through. I was turned down because I did not have a 6' block wall around my property. Our fence is only 5' tall. (This is for a Boston Terrier who is <>15 inches tall at best.) We were eventually approved after they met us a...

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I will be the dissenter and say you are dealing with a young horse, and sometimes they test boundaries or limits. Sometimes they say no when they have said yes before. It's not always pain or hormones or gender. I would not pin this on being a mare. She's 5. I would get some professional assistance ...

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I wore mine around the house a few times, then the first few times on the horse I just hacked. Took about a week or two to feel perfect.
I love mine and they are holding up great.

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Have you considered Crypto - Aero? Not sure if it is available in your area but it may be an option for you.

redsoxluvr

Sorry for your loss.

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Oh, hugs to all of you carrying such heavy burdens. Onward to better days. Ach, redsox…I went through something similar to that a couple years ago and I really feel for you. Sudden surprise divorce, and mine came with a extra dose of a super sick horse and sick family member....suffice to say, it w...

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I got divorced after 29 years of marriage at the beginning of this year. I thought we had a blissfully happy, wonderful union until the day I discovered that we didn't. To make matters worse, I lost two dogs (separate times) as well as one of my horses. My divorce was final in January and I have spe...

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I had the same situation - hopelessly broken horse and all manner of people trying to tell me what I should do to save him. Try this herb, or that majickal supplement or voodoo. It's well meaning, uninformed and arrogant. I am genuinely sorry for your situation, Xan. I remember you looking for ages ...

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Mine are wearing great and I am very happy with them. If I had to split hairs, I would say that I was right about the height. The bow on mine is 7CM so quite high. This looks fine but they are a hair lower than I like behind the knee. Otherwise, about the only thing I don't like/would have done diff...

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You can get mold inhibiting cleaner, and I strongly recommend it if you have a mold problem. They carry it at Tractor Supply.

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Oral dorm gel has to be squirted under the tongue to work. It is very potent and if I were you I would not use it for a farrier appt. My horse gets very, very sedated and I would be concerned for your farrier being under the horse. I have to use it on my guy when there are fireworks going off. In ad...

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What is the FB page called?

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I find keeping my pasture mowed helps to control the weeds. I cut the bermuda before irrigation but do not bag it. The seed heads end up germinating and make the grass thicker. Otherwise with our harsh climate we would be overrun with weeds. I find my horses will not eat the grass when it is very ta...

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My guy tore both flexor tendons in a turnout injury. He was in a Patton shoe for months, then a 12 degree wedge pad (really, they had to nail 2 6 degree pads together to get 12 degrees!) I did everything I could do to help him, and he had a full team of vets who did everything they could. It was awf...

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Mine gets hay 4x per day, plus he gets grass in turnout. His hay gets fed in a slow feeder in the AM, then a flake around three, then turnout, then hay when he comes in via the slow feeder again, then another flake around midnight or so. if he had hay in front of him 24-7 he would be wider than he i...

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Hope your mare feels better soon! Stall rest is the bane of my existence. At this point, if I were faced with a lengthy amount of time stalled I would probably think long and hard about euthanasia. I tried to rehab my boy for nearly 4 years after a severe tendon injury and I would be hard pressed to...

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Best wishes for you and your new horse. It has always been my motto to forget what the papers say. Just ride the horse that comes out of the barn. I have a Furioso/Absatz/Storm Cat gelding which IME is a match made in Hades. Storm Cats are notoriously tough minded, Absatz are tough and Furiosos can ...

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I have had several horses pass and have never taken the tail hair. It makes me too sad to think of it. However, I will say that there have been instances where I found tail hairs in a tree or whatever after the fact and have taken them as a memento.

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My sister does greyhound rescue and has had many come through her doors. She has not had any that have had issues with cats or other small pets. However, there was a definite transition period when her current greyhound moved to my farm. My dogs are expected to heed when they are off leash and the g...

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Hugs to you, DJR, If it helps, we had a TB mare get an equally gruesome injury to her shoulder. It was like 18" long, at least six inches deep in spots. It was able to be stitched in places but it was horribly deep. I thought for sure we would lose the mare. With basic care, the wound healed pe...

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Congratulations!

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My horse has anhydrosis. He will sweat lightly at the beginning of the summer, but by the time it gets really hot he stops completely. We manage him with acupuncture and One AC. You need to start the One AC now if you expect it to work this year. It takes about a month to show a difference, and you ...

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If you go on https://www.reitstiefel.shop they have a configurator with excellent color swatches, etc. for Konig, Petrie, DeNiro and Cavallo. I have bought boots from them in the past and have had very good luck with them. FWIW, the blackberry is pretty dark.

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I have lots for sale again. All tack is black unless otherwise indicated. Condition is as described. I take Paypal. Buyer to pay actual shipping. (2) Lemieux black leather halters, size Horse. These have been put on a horse for sizing but are otherwise unworn. $65 each. Bridle2fit drop noseband snaf...

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Chancellor, how did things turn out? Were you able to get through the week without quitting or ending up n the news?

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You can't get into a Pi**sing match with this neanderthal, because as you are the only woman you will be seen as instigating, not retaliating. I recommend that you remain professional, be gracious in your replies and just move on with your life. Having been the only woman in a male dominated group,...

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I do Rabies annually, and thank you for the reminder. I did shots in Feb but did not do Rabies as my horse has an autoimmune issue and we didn't want to overload his system at the time. Now I'll call my vet and have her come out. I am sure my horses' titers are probably fine, but I would rather have...

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You can't get into a Pi**sing match with this neanderthal, because as you are the only woman you will be seen as instigating, not retaliating. I recommend that you remain professional, be gracious in your replies and just move on with your life. Having been the only woman in a male dominated group, ...

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Jingles for your old friend!

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