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Kande, the course was 3 days (it can be 2, if you don't want to look at the internals ie gastro intestinal tract, liver, kidneys, repro, heart, lungs - though to be honest we didn't spend that long on all of that, perhaps four hours tops), plus about 4 hours of prep (which was Sharon and two helpers...

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Thank you for sharing, Silk. Very interesting, but unimaginably difficult for you. Did witnessing all of those internal problems give you more peace about putting her down? Yes and no. Certain things were incredibly validating - knowing the lifestyle and diet must be right, the dentist I use must d...

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If she didn't have ulcers I am going to guess that even with all of the stuff you found, that she was not in pain. Interestingly, when we were prepping (right after she was put down)... the process is that the horse is lifted by hind legs and then the relevant cuts are made so that the guts are dro...

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I truly believe some of the "not quite right" horses have issues from the moment the hit the ground. Think of how many human babies are born just not quite "normal" but we expect all to be right physically with horses that come out with four good legs. Silk, having heard the sto...

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This is the end of Indy's story. Some of you may remember her... Stunning Dutch WB x mare who I purchased as a just-turned-5yo project (hah!) at the beginning of 2010. 7 years on, we said our goodbyes. This is a long and hard story to tell, but it's her legacy, and I feel like it's important to tell...

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Last night I got in late - as had a long chat with my client after trimming her horse, then there was traffic... I had no idea what I would make for dinner other than I had two chicken breasts in the freezer. After an initial false start, thinking I'd make "satay-ish chicken something", I ...

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I made a goat curry last night. It ended up being marinated for 48 hours instead of 4, so the kaffir lime flavor was intense! I was aiming for a Jamaican style jerk curry, and though I did put a fair amount of dried chilli in (scotch bonnets that I grew and I know are potent), it didn't have a 'kick...

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I have two copies of the cookbook, and would be more than happy to pass one on, or try to work out how to email/share the file. From memory it was quite large but happy to check this when home next weekend and see if I can make it work.

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Went out with a group from work to celebrate winning a tender. 'Asian fusion' style food ... We had 6 entrees, 4 mains plus sides, and a 2 desserts. OMG I feel like I ate enough for a week! Entrees Betel Leaves, Crab, Kaffir Lime & Chilli Kingfish Sashimi, Green Nam Jim, Coconut & Basil Cris...

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Thanks Canyon and Chisamba. I will fill you all in on the rest of her story soon... I feel like that's what I've been doing for the past week as I catch up with various people who knew her and shared our journey, so much of it is already typed. I miss her but I know it was the right thing, and I am ...

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I have a painting of one of my cats, a Kringle gift, I cannot remember who, and it was in the UDBB years, so I have no record any more in PMs. My favourite scarf and woolen hat that I wear to work in autumn/winter (they are both multi-coloured and go with nearly everything) were Kringle gifts too. I...

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Steak with roast veges. No greens - bf's mum asked where they were and was told "onions" (which were red/Spanish) and then "beetroot" (which is purple)... haha.

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I'm silk, no name change here either, silk is and always has been my forum handle. I am one of the handful of Kiwis, and can promise we are very hospitable! I've met several UDDBers, despite the geographical distance! I am a very part time barefoot trimmer (weekends only) and have a full time offic...

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Surprise - I think I'll end up eating with my boyfriend and his parents. Last time I was there it was a slow-cooked pork casserole on rice. with fresh steamed beans from my garden. I always aim to take along something to add to the meal - the time before last, I made a zucchini cake with cream chees...

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Chancellor wrote:We need more pictures. There are never enough meezer pics

I agree wholeheartedly. I luff him.

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I have a soft spot for Meezers, and the space reserved for blue boys is particularly soft (my first two boys were blue points).
He's gorgeous! I hope he settles in and feels better soon!

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That jacket (and its matching pants) are the "least" I'll ever be wearing even in summer. No gear, no ride! I quite like my skin :P I will get a synthetic jacket for wet weather, in time. Yes, although I only tried out this model, it is low and narrow and I just felt "at home" on...

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I am concerned. If traffic is so bad that you hate it, you shouldn't be doing any better with a bike. Weaving in and out and riding alongside of cars is DANGEROUS. I don't think that commuting on a bike safely should take any time off your commute. Traffic is simply unpredictable. It's part of livi...

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Yeah we have subsidized courses so they are on my list. I've got down time to read/watch tutorials during the week so super keen to do that in addition to riding time on the weekends.

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I think I have (had?) Xan on facebook so I'll try to find her..........

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Yes we have some (heavily subsidized ie very low cost) safety courses for riders, so as soon as I can get to one of those, I will. The lame part is my bike is at home, so I can only ride on weekends until I am confident and experienced enough to bring the bike to Auckland (1.5 hr journey, approx 90 ...

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I bought a set of leather jacket & pants (zip together - with armour) - still need boots. I have a really good helmet and gloves.

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Suzuki SV650. It is somewhat restricted, as our licencing system has a power-to-weight ratio for those not on their "full" licence.

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I moved towns for a new job. The traffic drives me nuts. I hate paying for parking. So, I got my licence and bought a motorbike. Now I'm teaching myself to ride it :mrgreen: Anyone else here have a motorcycle? I feel like I've spent years discouraging my horse and myself *not* to lean into corners, ...

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The rolls on a Mattes pad are super easy to remove.

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Not keen on the plaster casts or hoofprint art ideas myself.

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I've seen ceramic vases/pots incorporating the hair. Ask yourself if you really want to do anything. Maybe you don't. Maybe keeping her halter in a special place is enough. Her filly will 'inherit' all tack that fits, as and when she is ready to wear it (halter, bridle, saddle). If the halter is to...

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Have you ever had something done to remember a horse by? I'm farewelling one of my horses soon and I'm not sure what I want to do/keep. I don't tend to wear jewellery so most of the bracelet/necklace ideas are out. This horse has never been shod by me. I've heard of people keeping tails to make them...

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I've read a few Jodi Picoults recently. To Harvest a Heart, one with a title about Whales, and another I forget the name of. I enjoy her style of writing.

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Lamb chops, marinated in a mix of basil pesto, rosemary, crushed garlic, salt and pepper, pan fried and then lid on to cook in the pan juices for a bit. Served with veges: sliced onion, kale, zucchini and capsicum (lightly fried first, then lamb back on top and steamed for a bit). Yum! Lunch today i...

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Pulled pork (slowly roasted), with a tomato/aubergine sauce sort of thing (fry off aubergine, add tomatoes and seasoning, cook for at least two hours on a low heat), and fresh garden veges, steamed (sliced cabbage, sliced green beans, kale, etc). And some pasta. Yum! Leftovers for lunch tomorrow, it...

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Underslung heels are the hardest type of contraction to fix. They take time. The hoof must be trimmed suitably to allow the heels to stand up as they grow in. It is hard. You must trim the bar, quarters, toe, etc, in the right ways, and get the heel buttress "back" as far as you can withou...

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I roasted half of the pork, with the skin, and diced the other half. The roast had simple salt and pepper as seasoning; I also cooked some mixed roast vege (potato, beet, onion, and for the last little bit, zuc and asparagus). The skin didn't crackle up properly but was crispy and crunchy - yum! The...

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I have a pork shoulder needs roasting, plenty of fresh asparagus (the last for this season from my friend's dad's farm - he mulched the paddocks yesterday *crying*) and zucchini for steaming, and a mix of potatoes, beet, onion to go in the oven and roast alongside the pork. I am not sure what I'll s...

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Always down, never ever locked/up. Today I accidentally hooked my iron on am empty/lone gate gudgeon, next to the fence I chose to hop on the horse at. I didn't even think twice about the mounting location, horse walked off and then I realised we were hooked! Leather slid off and detached from saddl...

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Steak with garlic bread and mixed vegetables (onion, cabbage, bok choy). Then, because I needed celebration cake, I baked a version of my favourite dark chocolate cake, with blueberries. Today I put an offer in on a house which was accepted... WOOHOO! I'll take the cake to work tomorrow, but there w...

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FWIW, I don't cover. We live in a mild climate - several heavy frosts each winter, but never snow. I used to own at least one winter weight cover (with changeable, layer-able liners) per horse, a waterproof (sheet, no fill, cotton or jute liner), and a summer (cotton). When I decided to stop coverin...

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I refuse to acknowledge that it contained two pounds of potatoes, a pound of smoked whitefish and three cups of heavy cream :lol: Apart from the fishy aspect (I don't do fish), this sounds like my idea of heaven!! [As an aside, I haven't seen Bascar for a while.] Tonight I'm having dinner with my a...

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We don't celebrate Thanksgiving. Tonight I'll be back at "home," but mum is in India and I have no idea what our housemates are doing, so it'll likely be just me and the cat. I'll probably scrounge up some leftovers from the fridge, haha! He'll be very thankful to have a bed to sleep on to...

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We have only one poisonous creature, which is a spider that's so rare most Kiwis will never ever encounter one (Katipo). It only exists in certain parts of the country, to boot. Then we have a host of flightless, defenceless, critically-endangered birds and whatnot. Australia, on the other hand... t...

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What do you think the issues are? IE what about those feet displeases you/makes you unhappy? Hard to say whether you are feeling the right things if we don't know what you think... All you've said is the feet have got worse, and you don't like the way they look - not the specific things you're conce...

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It doesn't matter if you are overdressed, only underdressed.

I'd pick a nice dress, or a pair of dressy pants with a blouse and nice jacket/shrug/cardigan/shawl/wrap. Heels, if you have them. Simple jewellery, if any.

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Guess what? Lasagne again

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This week (erm, yeah... cooking for one is not going quite to plan at the moment) I have lasagne for dinner. I'll do steamed asparagus each night as well. Need to make some freezer space as I have too many leftovers that simply won't last until next week.

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Gosh, scary story Silk, you have just made me feel 100% better about the hassles we are having installing a fire sprinkler system in our new (being constructed) house! It is going to be worth the cost and effort, because sure as shit the fire service won't get up here in time if there was ever a fi...

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I just get so darn BUSY! I check in and sometimes I mean to write things but then... ya know, life. I think I posted about my new job, on the back of a whinge about my old (well, still current - down to my last three days!) one... So I'm in the middle of sorting out what's happening with my horses, ...

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Change is hard.... change is scary. One has to have the ability to weigh up the pros and cons and put emotional ties aside (to some extent at least). I am about to embark on the scariest move of my life - a new job in a new city. I'm leaving home, been here (on the home farm) nearly 20 years [ and l...

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Last night, roast chicken legs with leeks and other vege. Delish!
Leek and potato soup, with cornbread. Nom nom!
Tomorrow night is lasagne, with leeks in the white/cheese sauce.

Saturday will probably also feature leeks...

Can you guess we over-purchased on leeks this week?!

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