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Posting now only because I just bought a “treeless” saddle that is actually as stable and secure for the rider as my treed saddles. So far my horses love it. The Smart Saddle is made in England. It’s precursor was the Ansur, or whatever they called it in England. But this is so much more refined. Bi...

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A friend of mine who is a body worker and trainer has one in her barn. She uses it daily. The horses load themselves. Does it work? I don’t know. But the horses like it.

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I’m very late to this, as I’ve been away from DDBB. My current job is the criminal investigation of sexual assaults on a college campus. I’ve been in law enforcement for 31 years. I recently was involved with a case that came from Safe Sport. I think of them as administrative, like Title IX. The inv...

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Wow, Lizzardwoman hasn’t changed at all. My dog gets acupuncture and it makes an observable difference. I’ll be sure to tell my vet (who does the acupuncture) that it’s voodoo and try to explain to the dog that it’s not really working and he really doesn’t feel better.

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I started him on Cabergoline, his first injection being given yesterday. First two injections are .5 cc, then 1 cc given every 14 days. In answer to questions, I've tried oils, flavorings, etc. I tried probiotics and Equine Omega Complete. The only thing at this point I can get him to eat is Triple ...

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So no one has used Cabergoline? If I try it, I’ll report back.

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Hayburner, I’ve been boosting his immune system ever since he started head shaking as a 7 year old. It’s one of several supplements that I’m trying to get down him. I’m willing to try Equine Omega complete. I’d be thrilled if it worked. But he won’t even eat things he used to love.

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Josette, my guy’s supplements are split too. I’m glad your horse started eating again! We haven’t had any colic so I’m lucky there. I’ll give him a probiotic tonight and see if it helps. Can’t hurt.

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My horse will eat a small amount of grain with applesauce and a touch of molasses plus all supplements as if it's a luck the bucket clean treat. Do you really need to syringe it, have you tried just rolling it like soft muffins and feeding? I personally would not want to have to squirt 6 syringes d...

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I’m doing that with a couple. To get all of them would be at least six large syringes and I can only mix the powders. We are in a selenium deficient area and I’ve purchased a selenium supplement I can mix with applesauce and syringe. He gets herbs and magnesium for his head shaking. At this point he...

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My guy eats the pill itself when I put it in a cookie. The problem is he needs other supplements that he isn’t getting because he won’t eat his soaked alfalfa pellets with them. I’ve had him since he was five months old and eating was never a problem so I’m sure it’s the pergolide. I guess I could d...

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Last April during his annual health check with the vet we decided to test my 11 year old Arabian. Oddly enough because we were talking about his head shaking. My vet told me the story of an IR horse he treated and for some reason the IR medication stopped the head shaking. Long story short, my horse...

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“Nice flying change. Unfortunately not required at this level.”

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I have a 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel 4WD, less than 150K miles on it. I pull a 2 horse bumper pull with dressing room with it and it doesn't know it's back there. I live in mountainous terrain--I can't actually go anywhere from here without going down and up and over a mountain pass. I think what yo...

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I pull my 3 horse slant with a 99 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel. I use an electric brake controller and have made runs from western Oregon to Reno and to the California Bay Area. If I were regularly going over steep mountains with a full load I’d want a 3500 but for my regular use of mostly local trips the ...

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One of the best displays of horsemanship I ever saw was at a PBR event. There was only one horse in the ring used to move the bulls out after the ride. The first horse was clearly very experienced. The cowboy switched horses mid way and the second horse was nervous and fidgety. Watching the cowboy s...

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Thank you for sharing your journey!

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This is incredibly exciting. Congratulations!

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Abby, I missed that it was both eyes. I know you'll do what's right - whatever that is. I'm sorry you're in this position. Lucky horse to have landed with you.

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I've had two horses with ERU. Both OTTBs. The first also had an injury, and was fine when we removed the eye. The second was caught early, treated appropriately, and still devolved into increasingly hard to treat and more frequent flare ups. We thought about doing a cyclosporine (sp?) implant at UC ...

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Thanks Code3, I write all the treatments down! Where are you buying you anti inflammatory herbal mix? I used Kill Itch last year but I haven't needed to use it so far this year. I make it myself. 1 cup each: MSM, Flax, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger root, and paprika. The original "recipe" in...

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I love seeing your progress. She looks amazing. As my trainer says, the slow way is the fast way. You are finding the holes in her training and fixing them. Such a wonderful journey. Thank you for sharing.

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I used to dismiss being fussy about bits until I had a horse that was fussy about bits. In my quest I discovered neue Schule bits and, when my horse liked it, I was convinced. I used a Verbindend on my OTTB and a Tranz Angled Eggbutt on my Arab. I lost my OTTB, but my Warmblood also goes well in the...

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I have a horse with sweet itch who is also a head shaker. Three years ago, at the age of seven, he was unrideable. FWIW, he is having a great summer with minimal headshakng and air loss after much experimentation. I realize you don't have the head shaking issue, but I'll throw out what works for my ...

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I've seen it used on a dog and on a horse. My neighbor swears by it for her dog. We used it once on a dog and I didn't see a difference. I wasn't able to follow up on the horses it was used on, just saw it demonstrated. Sorry, not much help.

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My clinician's horse is 33 this year. He evented at upper levels, is still sound and does best when exercised regularly. Activity is great for horses, as long as it is reasonable. Enjoy your horse!

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We have a Riccar we've been happy with. It handles lots of dog hair - three large, shedding dogs.

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There's always Eugene, Oregon. Several nice facilities, moderate climate, an hour from the coast for some beach riding. Active dressage community bringing in clinicians.

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Such overwhelming heartbreak. I can't imagine. My heart goes out to you on such a sad anniversary.

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i started my WB in a drop. As he matured, I tried him in regular cavesson and flash, then went to a Micklem. He is quieter with the Micklem I think because of the stability. He is very light and learning to take a good contact. My Arabian has always been ridden in a regular cavesson. In the last few...

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I have a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins diesel. Runs like a top, nothing has fallen off of it. It did need a new heater coil and a new alternator this year. It definitely drives like a truck, and it's loud, but it's 18 years old with less than 135,000 miles on it so it's sticking around. My mechanic sw...

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Regular size (16").

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Godspeed, Gristle. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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Boy, did I have them safely tucked away!!

Size M. I'm trying to attach a photo but it says too large. Tried reducing the size, still too large. GRRR... If you'd like a photo I can probably send it via email.

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Fatcat and I have the same trainer, and she's less than ten miles from me. She does still travel, although I trailer to her place for my lessons. many other trainers in the area also travel.

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Well. I put them somewhere safe and can't find them. I'll look again and see if I can answer your question.

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My friend, 15 years ago.

My mother, 7 years ago.

My friend, 7 years ago.

My friend, 1 year ago.

My friend, current

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The opportunity to have a respectful conversation about training was a boat that sailed with the very first reply on this thread. Very true. And very sad. I'm sorry, Shirrine. Your boy is lovely and it's great to see you riding again. (((hugs))) As for the rude comments that continued and doubled d...

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I hope it works for you. My WB does very well in his.

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Such a beautiful girl. Godspeed.

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I found they ran true to size.

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silk wrote:I believe tet. vax is recommended every 10 years.

That's what my doctor tells me.

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I'd rant too. Sorry you had to deal with that.

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Wonderful!

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Very pretty girl!

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goldhorse wrote:I always double check the hitch before I drive off. I am paranoid that someone will sabotage the hitch when I'm out trail riding.

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who does this!

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DJR pretty much summed it up for me. I think there are times a horse does need to be rehomed to a better fit, but I have had my own disaster story which is why I won't ever sell another horse. I have a horse out on free lease for the very reason that, should something happen to the owners who are ve...

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Kill Itch. Amazing stuff that works wonders on my horse with Sweet Itch.

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Another sweet itch horse owner here. For my guy it also turned into head shaking. I've tried almost everything, including medication. What is working for us is homeopathic remedies weekly. I also use Killitch when needed (LOVE that product). Last year my guy didn't have any hair on the top of his ta...

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