Sympathies. Our house was built on an ant hill. We were the first occupants. When we moved in, winters were okay, but warm temps were iffy. After a few years, ants became a problem in summer. Then they started marching through the house in winter. They would march into the freezer and stack their co...

Nope, I can relate. I want so much to be "in harmony" and soft that I unwittingly let my horse plod around comfortably. My trainer finally took us back to square one, loose reins, get the horse MOVING at a walk, and take it from there. It has been very beneficial. Once I get him listening ...

Live in the desert north of Los Angeles and we have pretty steady temps greater than 100 F often running from June-October, although last year it seemed like summer ran from March through early November. On hot days I try to ride early in the morning, if work allows. Otherwise I have to wait for the...

Sending jingles and hugs...

So, I am at work, and need to learn a new virtual CPR website offered by the American Heart Association. I have done CPR training for about 30 years, so I am feeling pretty comfortable...until I start this new virtual test and nothing goes right. I keep clicking on icons and they do not function as ...

Agree with the PTSD diagnosis. What a terrible event. Sending hugs.

Thanks! I have used Red Cell: I will resume using it. Much cheaper than APF!

APF? Have you used it? I am researching it after a recommendation by my trainer. It looks expensive, so I'd like to have some more information before making the investment. I am looking to increase my Percheron cross's forward without making him hot. He tends to be a bit anemic. Thanks.

Oh geez and I need that recipe for bacon and egg pie!!

Thanks for the suggestions. I will be hitting the grocery store tomorrw! (Now I need to find where I stashed my show saddle pads!!)

I think string cheese is a variation on mozzarella: it is rich, buttery, a bit bland but satisfying in that buttery mozzarella kinda way. And it is made so that the proteins break into "strings" like a braid.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/String_cheese

Thanks! So far I have water, V-8, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Nuts and string cheese are good ideas. I am a foodie but just drew a blank on ideas.

Showing this weekend and I don't want to make the mistake I made last time: riding while starving. (They do sell burgers and such but I may not be able to leave my guy long enough to purchase one.) What snacks do you like to take to shows?

No, but I will click the Like button on a response to a post I made.

<y trainer is starting out on her own professionally. I am honored that she believes that she will benefit by being seen at shows as my trainer. Hence she is charging me for a lesson to coach me at a show. I consider myself very lucky!

So sorry about that! But after your description I was expecting VERY gory photos. What a surprise: you weathered your ordeal very well. Sending hugs and healing thoughts your way!

Wow, some impressive fitness here!! My 40 hour/week job really impinges on fitness time! :evil: I am lucky to have minimized my commute so I try to walk 1-2 miles in the morning before work and cycle 2-3 hours/week minimum, as well as equestrian stuff 4-6 days/week. Would love to do a more intense w...

I couldn't stay awake for the entire thing, but did think Hilary displayed her extreme comfort in that arena. I thought Bernie had his moments and stumbled a bit here and there but overall did a good job. But YES wasn't it GREAT to hear adults discussing actual issues? Apparently Trump was bored. B...

Missed it: daughter is getting married, so family time.

What did you think? We taped it: worth watching?

Thanks.

Trails in my area means tackling big hills, walking up a (boring) dirt road, or crossing a REALLY busy local highway. So I opt for the hills. Depending on our mood and the weather, we will tackle all or part of the hills, working on FORWARD for the uphill and placing weight on the hind for the downh...

As a cyclist and erstwhile gym rat, I used to depend heavily on NSAIDS (i.e. ibuprofen) for pain relief. But think about what research has proven: NSAIDS reduce inflammation. Which is nice. But what leads to muscle growth?? Inflammation. So use of NSAIDS for pain relief is a double-edged sword. Redu...

My trainer suggested I ride the counter canter as though I am asking for the canter depart. Seems to help.

Cannon and I were progressing nicely under our former trainer JP. His death in December of last year threw us off course. The stars were aligned wonderfully though and we are blessed with a new local trainer, whose background is eventing and dressage, and we are back on course again. We just started...

Last night I made vegan stuffed portabellos: they turned out quite yummy. I hadn't intended them to be vegan but I enjoy the challenge of it once in a while. Have no clue about tonight's dinner: we will be celebrating my older daughter's wedding this Saturday, and my younger daughter is visiting fro...

Oh, so sorry!! Losing our little buddies is so hard. We had to say good-bye to our daughter's 16 year old cat a few months ago. I still see him in the corners of our house...hugs to you!!

Very grateful. Thank you. So happy to see names and faces I recognize.

What is your usual level of activity? I have wrestled with creakiness for the last 20 years, since my early forties. I have found that greater activity levels lead to less pain and soreness in general. I think the biggest problem I encountered was the 2-3 hour commute daily to work: once that was el...

Spiritpaws wrote:The decor is lovely: I especially appreciate the dark walnut paneling, Chancellor, and the tasteful chintz. Nice to see recent copies of Mother Jones on the coffee table

looking for the "like" button!!!

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Happy dance! Thank you!