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- Mon May 13, 2024 11:45 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: I feel like I'm in a Caddieshack episode with a raccoon
- Replies: 5
- Views: 77
Re: I feel like I'm in a Caddieshack episode with a raccoon
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...
- Sat May 11, 2024 6:51 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: I feel like I'm in a Caddieshack episode with a raccoon
- Replies: 5
- Views: 77
I feel like I'm in a Caddieshack episode with a raccoon
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...
- Sat May 11, 2024 1:05 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Mike Rowe Gets EXPERT Lessons in DRESSAGE
- Replies: 2
- Views: 61
Mike Rowe Gets EXPERT Lessons in DRESSAGE
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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
- Wed May 08, 2024 11:22 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4063
Re: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services
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...
- Wed May 08, 2024 12:15 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4063
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 12:21 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Stall & barn aisle "sub-flooring"
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1897
Re: Stall & barn aisle "sub-flooring"
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...
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:42 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
- Views: 15838
Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
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...
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 2:26 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4063
Re: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services
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...
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 8:13 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4063
Re: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services
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...
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 2:06 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4063
Re: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services
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...
- Thu Jan 18, 2024 3:17 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4063
Re: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services
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...
- Sun Aug 27, 2023 2:59 pm
- Forum: The Menagerie
- Topic: FDA names 16 brands of dog food linked to canine heart disease
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3636
FDA names 16 brands of dog food linked to canine heart disease
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...
- Mon Jul 31, 2023 1:08 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: COLD CASE Missing NJ Equestrian
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2041
COLD CASE Missing NJ Equestrian
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...
- Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:13 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
- Replies: 275
- Views: 1019723
- Thu Jul 06, 2023 10:03 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
- Replies: 275
- Views: 1019723
Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
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...
- Fri Jun 30, 2023 7:12 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
- Views: 166852
Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
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...
- Wed Jun 07, 2023 7:22 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
- Views: 166852
Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
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
N.J. smoke misery meter hits red ‘unhealthy’ stage with air quality plummeting
https://www.nj.com/weather/2023/06/nj-s ... eting.html
- Wed Jun 07, 2023 5:15 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
- Views: 166852
Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
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...
- Thu May 18, 2023 6:35 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: UPDATE Below: 2 week deadline to trailer load - advice please
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4553
Re: UPDATE Below: 2 week deadline to trailer load - advice please
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...
- Wed May 17, 2023 7:50 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: UPDATE Below: 2 week deadline to trailer load - advice please
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4553
Re: UPDATE Below: 2 week deadline to trailer load - advice please
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...
- Sun May 07, 2023 11:24 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
- Views: 166852
Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
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...
- Sun May 07, 2023 6:03 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Suspensory Injury
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2269
Re: Suspensory Injury
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...
- Thu May 04, 2023 3:26 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: UPDATE Below: 2 week deadline to trailer load - advice please
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4553
Re: 2 week deadline to trailer load - advice please
Tonight feeding he allowed me to stand behind petting his butt - playing with his tail. Then more on/off load and back several times after eating. I am committed to feeding him inside the trailer - then loading at odd times so not always around an expected meal time. Chisamba - I see myself getting ...
- Wed May 03, 2023 7:41 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: UPDATE Below: 2 week deadline to trailer load - advice please
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4553
Re: 2 week deadline to trailer load - advice please
We had another load lesson this afternoon and he marched on and stood with me. This lesson was me saying load now- then wait - now back off SLOWLY. I decide when to load, stand for a time and then get off slowly. He was fine after 3 repeats so we were done. His confidence level has greatly improved ...
- Wed May 03, 2023 12:58 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: UPDATE Below: 2 week deadline to trailer load - advice please
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4553
Re: 2 week deadline to trailer load - advice please
Thank you ! Yes - the issue is not loading but staying inside and the food incentive is working really well. The Trailer is parked outside the barn in the driveway and the property is enclosed - gated so there is no fear of him getting loose outside. I fed him last night inside the trailer and he wa...
- Wed May 03, 2023 12:39 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: UPDATE Below: 2 week deadline to trailer load - advice please
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4553
UPDATE Below: 2 week deadline to trailer load - advice please
So our equine dentist yesterday confirmed my aged gelding has a broken back tooth (infection observed on X-ray) that needs removal at her surgical clinic. Based on the complexity of extraction it cannot be done in my barn. So my gelding must be trailered about 2 hours away. I have a 2 horse ramp tra...
- Thu Apr 06, 2023 5:52 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Suspensory Injury
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2269
Re: Suspensory Injury
My guy had a pasture injury doing zoomies some years ago - rear fetlock as you described. I recall he was on stall rest for minimum 4 weeks (maybe 6 weeks?) with standing leg wraps with daily linament and topical. Initially I applied poultice to removed heat and swelling. Next I slowly introduced da...
- Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:44 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Any new ideas to get a horse to drink?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2526
Re: Any new ideas to get a horse to drink?
Ditto - what texsure said for giving warm water to an older horse. This detail has always been successful with my older geldings - so maybe a dental sensitivity with age. The outside water source must always be fresh clean water without mud, algae, slime etc. as many horses will refuse to drink it. ...
- Tue Feb 14, 2023 7:27 pm
- Forum: The Menagerie
- Topic: Dog food recall: Throw away this brand; it may cause kidney failure
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5524
Dog food recall: Throw away this brand; it may cause kidney failure
https://www.nj.com/business/2023/02/dog ... ilure.html
Dog food recall: Throw away this brand; it may cause kidney failure
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023, 1:58 p.m.|Published: Feb. 14, 2023, 12:17 p.m.
Dog food recall: Throw away this brand; it may cause kidney failure
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023, 1:58 p.m.|Published: Feb. 14, 2023, 12:17 p.m.
- Tue Feb 07, 2023 2:21 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 396948
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
I've had more than my share of dealing with the care of aging parents and relatives. Mom who is now age 96 admitted to nursing home early 2020 before the COVID lock down in these care facilities. Sometimes she is bed ridden while some days she is able to sit in her wheel chair. Dementia issues for s...
- Mon Jan 09, 2023 7:13 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Mary Wanless books
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2603
Re: Mary Wanless books
Blob - I have the books Srhorselady mentioned. Mary Wanless and Suzanne Von Dietz’s books with a DVD. PM me if you want them free - just cover shipping cost.
- Tue Sep 20, 2022 12:15 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Queen Elizabeth’s corgis and pony get their final goodbye
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1531
Queen Elizabeth’s corgis and pony get their final goodbye
Queen Elizabeth’s corgis and pony get their final goodbye https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/09/19/queen-funeral-corgis-pony/ https://twitter.com/RoyalCentral/status/1571876381793062915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1571876381793062915%7Ctwgr%5Ee5d951fa5328ebb42adddc6c7...
- Fri Jul 29, 2022 1:34 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 348
- Views: 1411135
Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Demi - Thinking of you and my sincere condolences.
- Wed Jul 20, 2022 9:34 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 348
- Views: 1411135
Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Chisamba - off topic - in this extreme hot weather this is my go to drink that helps me when I get dizzy. Gator aide makes me sick.
Bai Coconut Flavored Water, Molokai Coconut, Antioxidant Infused Drinks, 18 Fluid Ounce Bottles, (Pack of 12)
370mg K+
Bai Coconut Flavored Water, Molokai Coconut, Antioxidant Infused Drinks, 18 Fluid Ounce Bottles, (Pack of 12)
370mg K+
- Tue Jul 19, 2022 3:42 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 348
- Views: 1411135
Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Demi - so sorry to hear about DH and stroke. Been there with family members too. Dedicated rehab is very beneficial - sending your DH healing wishes for his recovery.
- Tue Jul 19, 2022 1:00 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Controlling Cushings meds, diet exercise - experiences?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2763
Re: Controlling Cushings meds, diet exercise - experiences?
Tanga - Thank you - now I recall this supplement from my memory about Chaste Berry. I'm reading up more information plus found SmartPak has a pellet formula. I'm trying to reach my vet to discuss these labs results and what I might need to change or do. Certainly agree that more exercise and weight ...
- Mon Jul 18, 2022 11:47 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Controlling Cushings meds, diet exercise - experiences?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2763
Re: Controlling Cushings meds, diet exercise - experiences?
Thank you for replying SrHL. I'm trying to figure out how the ThyroL medication is affecting the Cushings labs - if I should put my guy back on it. It helped before with weight loss in the past - but I never had a T4 blood level to reference as baseline. So his current T4 is now barely in low normal...
- Mon Jul 18, 2022 8:14 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Controlling Cushings meds, diet exercise - experiences?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2763
Controlling Cushings meds, diet exercise - experiences?
(I corrected the post title from EMS to Cushings based on lab results. I do not think my guy has IR with normal Glucose and Insulin levels. Please correct me if I'm interpreting that data incorrectly.) My Connemara gelding age 22 has been on Prascend since 2017 when dx with Cushings. He was started ...
- Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:38 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Help! Overheated or anhidrosis?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4355
- Sat Jul 09, 2022 8:24 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: You thoughts on 8/9 year olds at GP
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3498
Re: You thoughts on 8/9 year olds at GP
I totally agree with you that it is bad for the horse but when has bad training ever stopped anyone? It's done across multiple riding disciplines because there is a demand and market that brings in big business. IMO it's really all about buyers with very deep wallets who will pay $$$$$$ for these ta...
- Thu Jun 30, 2022 7:03 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: I did it...my Iceland trip is booked
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5289
Re: I did it...my Iceland trip is booked
KM - what you described sounds like a perfect trip. That would be my speed too. Plus, I understand during winter months some road access is not possible in areas (ice). So very different trip itinerary warmer months versus winter. Take lots of pics! ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
- Thu Jun 30, 2022 4:15 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: I did it...my Iceland trip is booked
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5289
Re: I did it...my Iceland trip is booked
You made me remember the post a few years back when Gwen visited Iceland. Her pictures were beautiful! It's on my bucket list for future trips.
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viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1991&p=30089&hilit=Iceland#p30089
- Fri Jun 10, 2022 1:56 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: beet pulp alternative/picky eater
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4650
Re: beet pulp alternative/picky eater
It seems like wet food works best for him. I think try wet hay pellets with added apple sauce as Chisamba said with your powder supplements. Worth a try.
Have you tried any probiotics in the past?
Have you tried any probiotics in the past?
- Thu Jun 09, 2022 10:22 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: beet pulp alternative/picky eater
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4650
Re: beet pulp alternative/picky eater
My guy is an easy keeper and I was wasting any supplements in powder format. I do feed him a small amount of alfalfa pellets with his pelleted supplements - this vitamin mineral supplement was recommended by my vet (pellets) and no waste. It is specific for easy keeper horse. His Equithrive Joint is...
- Thu Jun 09, 2022 4:24 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Vaccine reactions
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7510
Re: Vaccine reactions
Thanks Blob - sounds like you get reactions too even with NSAIDs. I thought we would get some storms rolling through yesterday so I did not ride him after shot. I'll walk him today - he is very cozy inside stall now with his fans. He has large turnout directly off his open stall but likes to hang in...
- Thu Jun 09, 2022 1:43 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Vaccine reactions
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7510
Re: Vaccine reactions
I hate these vaccine reactions. My guy always gets a Banamine injection before the injected vaccine yesterday. This morning all legs stocked up with heat. I cold hosed and gave Bute - plus sent a message to vet if she used a different brand? We always split the vaccine but I wonder if she forgot and...
- Wed Jun 01, 2022 10:07 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 106273
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Demi - Excellent Update!!!! ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
- Tue May 31, 2022 1:06 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 106273
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Demi - you are the owner now. Please do what YOU want for Besa and pursue your goals. WS can make other arrangements as she has more riding years in her future.
- Sun May 29, 2022 3:18 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 106273