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Only 4 days to teach him anything? Try to be patient. . .

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Definitely not in my DNA. I went to a horse centered girl scout camp for 2 summers. The horses were kept about a 1/2 mile hike through the woods from where the camp center was located. You spent the first 2 days getting oriented, etc. before meeting the horses. I confess to waking up at about 3:30 t...

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Driving home today on I-90 (main east/west expressway across WA state), we were behind a multi-horse (I think ~5) slant load being pulled by a 250 or 350 size truck/gooseneck. I saw at least 2 horses in it. When we were about 100 feet behind it (we were in middle lane, truck/trailer in right), a rea...

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Snowhorse!! DH must know what model Brownie you use for these amazing videos, he's gotta have one! Our latest: DH took down upper rail on fence to facilitate elk jumping in an out on their animal highway. bg bd bob2.JPG how dare you2.JPG And the first bear of the year this weekend, which is always e...

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musical comedy wrote:fwiw to the bleeding hearts on here.....

As long as there's no warfarin involved. . . .

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The evolution of empathy. . . . And it is off point, because the comment was that drowning involved less suffering than virtually instantaneous death. (At least as I interpreted the response). I only brought up the AVMA because something so obvious was disputable. I got no pleasure whatsoever out of...

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I lived in Durango/4 corners back in the 70's when I first left the nest. Chaco Canyon (between Farmington/Santa Fe) is highly recommended as far as ruins are concerned. Back then, it was quite a few miles of dirt road to get there and not crowded. That has changed. It's 120 miles from Durango to Bl...

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Living with horses and/or in the country means rodents. Our worst problem with mice is that they get into our vehicles. DH had a Miata mouse magnet. Besides chewing up his wiring, seat cushions, cabin filters, the absolute worst incident was when one died in his car and we couldn't find the body - ...

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I don't agree with you on that, but I choose not to argue about it. Drowning is not considered an acceptable method of euthanasia by the AVMA, cerebral trauma is (dead bolt/gunshot). Dropping an animal in a bucket is easier for you. Of course, poisoning isn't acceptable either, but that is not the ...

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Don't drown the mouse. What's quick about that? Drop it on the concrete, take a shovel and smash it broadside. Just do it. Don't let it suffer. I don't agree with you on that, but I choose not to argue about it. Drowning is not considered an acceptable method of euthanasia by the AVMA, cerebral tra...

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I took the carpet outside and shook the mouse in the grass. It was still breathing :cry: . I wanted to put it in water and drown it, as I feel that is a quicker death, but I had nothing to scoop it up in. . Don't drown the mouse. What's quick about that? Drop it on the concrete, take a shovel and s...

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https://www.equispirit.com/info/articles/choosing-a-tow-vehicle.htm This site is an excellent source of information. The below is an excerpt from an article. Choosing a Tow Vehicle - It's All in the Numbers ………………………...……………...………...……... Once you know how much your trailer weighs you must add the w...

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StraightForward wrote:Moral of the story? Buy a rig that is appropriate for your local hauling conditions.

Exactly. Although apparently the devil is in the details.

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It isn't all about tow weight IMO. Nor it is all about having trailer brakes (required by law). It's always wanting the tow vehicle to be in charge, not the trailer. You're towing a live load that moves around, not something that is packed optimally and won't move around. Short wheel bases would ma...

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I towed a variety of single horses (occasionally a mare and foal) in a 2 horse trailer with an F150. I personally would consider that minimal. The consequences of a trailer accident are pretty awful. As someone else mentioned, Brenderups are designed to be pulled with smaller vehicles. I personally ...

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Argh, that must hurt like the dickens. Poor Walker, spring can't come soon enough. At least there's no flies now.

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Horses Against Moore

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Silver - Check your PM!

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IMO TBs (aka Jockey Club) spend far more time and effort attempting to make the sport as safe as possible than many other disciplines. Equine Injury Database (EID) comes to mind for one. Looking at possible changes in drug/medication guidelines and policies. Mandatory necropsies in most (all?) stat...

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I have not, had not heard of it until now. Coincidentally, watched Wild Horse Redemption last night (Prime Video), a documentary about the Colorado Prison System Mustang program. It starts a tad slowish, but you quickly get drawn into the stories of the prisoners and their work with their horses. Ev...

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The sheet is 54' long (base of neck seam to top of tail flap) by 30' deep (middle of back to bottom). It also has a separate belly band. The neck piece is part of main sheet. It also comes w/directions! The tail flap has some small holes in it (probably caught when rubbing), but the material is very...

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I used SWAT on the mare's belly and inner leg area. It is extremely effective because it has the added benefit of creating a mechanical barrier and they can't land very well on it. When I occasionally ran out, I would rub with Vaseline and then use fly spray. SWAT was best though. For her, the itchi...

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StraightForward wrote:Those turned into, not properly warmed up and didn’t study my dressage test for me recently.

At least I’m not naked in those dreams.

I think you can get rung out for flying, too. . .

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He has a really intelligent look about him! Cute as a button, too.

If you right click on a photo (or look in the toolbar at top), under the edit function, you will often get an option for resize. (cuz we need these pics!)

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Ohhh yeah. College. Exam. Unprepared.

Scarred for life, lol. DH too.

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And a couple of oldsters ~8,300 feet closer to heaven:

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Great idea, Linden! And so like the DDBB to have such far reaching and beautiful photos! Here's the view from the south crater rim of Mt. St. Helens looking northeast and northwest. Taken by a couple of oldsters (moi and DH) on Mt. St. Helens last spring: Crater Wall resized.JPG Spirit Lake (still f...

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What a beautiful pony, condolences to K and you and everyone that knew her.

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Would it be bad taste to post our stories?

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silk wrote:You have my sympathy.

Pull out a bottle of your finest favourite drink. I prefer gin. Tuesday will arrive in no time!

Better yet, give them the gin! Then go spend some quality time with your horse. . .

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She looks ready to go to work!

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I was highly amused by the Reps using their fully allotted time to talk about what a waste of time it was. . . I wasn't particularly impressed, either, by people who used the unequal balance of power in that room to bully, but that broadcast was for public consumption/constituencies. And speaking of...

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My worst nightmares as an owner were fire and horses getting out onto a highway. Condolences to the family and all that loved these horses.

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We too are named after a local feature = creek.

As to breeding, buckle up tight. . .

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After we finish the cheese enchiladas tonight, it's off the veg wagon for a couple of days with the Braised Cabbage and Chicken. I included the link. Heddy L has us on a cabbage craze!

https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2019/02 ... athy-gunst

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The way to get a sense for this kind of drive is to put yourself crotch/sternum/nose to a barn door or stall door that slides, and then push that door forward with your core. The trick is to not take any of your frontline off the door... so it all moves in one piece. If you engage your body like th...

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I read CS's comments somewhat differently, particularly in the context of his circle example and asking the horse to go to medium for a few steps. I always thought the horse's strides (covering ground, rotation of hips) were reflected in the rider's hip swing. So you would swing much more in your hi...

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I have a large dressage library for sale. Where is a good place for me to post this? Thanks!

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I'd like to hope that somewhere Leonard Cohen is smiling!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZpOfJ8hxQ0

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Has anyone used these? There is a new/unused set on CL for a pretty good price, it sounds intriguing. Any experience out there?

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Has anyone used these? There is a new/unused set on CL for a pretty good price, it sounds intriguing. Any experience out there?

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Fatcat is right, here it is 45, rinse and repeat, almost no cold, have not yet scraped windows in north seattle. Fairly typical winter for us now. if we are going to get cold and snow it will be between thanksgiving and christmas, rarely after that. stay warm in spirit my friends This is a fairly r...

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Ugh, so sorry to hear that, Xan. Let us know how life is going for you even if not horsecentric. KK

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Backyard blood moon

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It actually clear here in the Pac NW. Should have built a huge bonfire to dance around. . .

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Variation on a theme, I omit the parsley, more pecans, and use fresh fettucine.

https://www.marthastewart.com/319121/pa ... and-pecans

We have it with spicey habanero pork sausage (guilty pleasure!) from Whole Foods on the side.

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Can you reuse the plastic bags?

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Ah, here it is, "papercutting", why didn't I think of that? LOL. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!

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I googled cutwork/paper lace and pulled images of needlework. Not sure if that's what you were thinking (?). This has more of a primitive folk art quality to it, I'll try to find an image. It is reminiscent of the paper snowflakes you create from a folded piece of paper. I worked with a woman who ha...

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Can someone identify the craft that involves scissors and paper and generates a stencil like image? The motif is often tree of life with forest animals. I'd like to find a piece on Etsy, etc. for a small spot on a wall.

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