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by redsoxluvr
Wed Feb 22, 2017 5:30 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Saddle flap length - update with picture
Replies: 10
Views: 11745

Re: Saddle flap length - update with picture

My saddler uses the two fingers rule - there should be about two finger's width between the top of your boot and the bottom of the flap.
Yours looks fine to me.
by redsoxluvr
Wed Feb 22, 2017 5:24 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Calming supplement?
Replies: 11
Views: 9577

Re: Calming supplement?

Good for you! Stand your ground - I know there are vets out there who aren't really horse people who may be a little hesitant to prescribe drugs that are not USAE legal. I mean, I know they have the clinical education, but I know more than one horse vet who has pretty limited riding/horse experience...
by redsoxluvr
Mon Feb 20, 2017 1:32 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Calming supplement?
Replies: 11
Views: 9577

Re: Calming supplement?

Would this be something that she could be on once she can be turned out? Are there dangers to this drug? The diagnostic vet recommends No Turnout untill she is back in full work. He suggests March 1st I ride her at the walk, and Slowly progress from there. There is no way I can get on her without l...
by redsoxluvr
Mon Feb 20, 2017 1:20 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: FB Help? FIXED! 1st post.
Replies: 9
Views: 7761

Re: FB Help?

Check your privacy/security settings. Also, clear the cache/browsing history on your computer.
by redsoxluvr
Sun Feb 19, 2017 1:23 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Calming supplement?
Replies: 11
Views: 9577

Re: Calming supplement?

I would use Reserpine, rather than an herbal calmer. Your vet can give her a shot, or you can do pills. For a situation like this you need the big guns.
by redsoxluvr
Wed Feb 15, 2017 3:28 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Turns out, I am done with chemo
Replies: 24
Views: 17158

Re: Turns out, I am done with chemo

Good luck! Chemo sucks.
by redsoxluvr
Thu Feb 09, 2017 3:49 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: The optimum in recycling
Replies: 8
Views: 7717

Re: The optimum in recycling

That's great! How do you feel?
by redsoxluvr
Sat Feb 04, 2017 4:33 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Two thirds done with chemo
Replies: 27
Views: 17833

Re: Two thirds done with chemo

Keep fighting, Chancellor. Best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery.
by redsoxluvr
Thu Jan 26, 2017 6:04 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: lift a glass to the memory of my friends
Replies: 32
Views: 20134

Re: lift a glass to the memory of my friends

I remember this like it was yesterday.

To this day, I refuse to have electricity in my barn.
The fire is a big reason why.

Sorry for your loss, Chisamba.
by redsoxluvr
Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:50 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: "What's for dinner?"
Replies: 808
Views: 600146

Re: "What's for dinner?"

Alright, some of us are not exactly foodies.
Tonight I had a peanut butter and raw banana sandwich on multigrain bread, alongside a dark chocolate Atkins protein shake.

I might round up some Skittles and Diet Coke later to wash it all down. :lol:

Don't cry, y'all!
by redsoxluvr
Sun Jan 15, 2017 1:12 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I have a new verandah (boobs)
Replies: 13
Views: 10986

Re: I have a new verandah (boobs)

This is a big step for you! Congrats! Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
by redsoxluvr
Fri Jan 13, 2017 2:08 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Cleaning blinged browbands
Replies: 3
Views: 3976

Re: Cleaning blinged browbands

I would just take an old toothbrush and gently go over the stones. I don't use detergent as I think the detergent would dull the stones,
by redsoxluvr
Fri Jan 06, 2017 2:09 pm
Forum: Freecycle Forum
Topic: Reins
Replies: 9
Views: 12295

Re: Reins

I will take whatever reins are left.
by redsoxluvr
Fri Jan 06, 2017 1:53 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Trucks! Seeking your opinions
Replies: 45
Views: 26445

Re: Trucks! Seeking your opinions

The Ford 6.0 diesels are awful. If you see a used Ford that seems way cheaper than normal, it's probably a 6.0. The 6.4 or 7.3 diesels are far better.
by redsoxluvr
Fri Jan 06, 2017 2:12 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Trucks! Seeking your opinions
Replies: 45
Views: 26445

Re: Trucks! Seeking your opinions

A friend has the 1500 Ram Eco Diesel and has had a horrific amount of trouble with it. When he tried to trade it in after 8 months of misery, he was told he was almost 15K upside down in it. :0 That being said, I have many friends who have the 2500 Cummins diesel who rave about them. Ford makes a go...
by redsoxluvr
Thu Jan 05, 2017 5:49 pm
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: ISO brown browband with red beads
Replies: 3
Views: 4411

Re: ISO brown browband with red beads

Hi, sorry, I never got the message. Sent you a PM.
by redsoxluvr
Sat Dec 24, 2016 3:07 am
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: KWPN help
Replies: 4
Views: 6689

Re: KWPN help

You can email either the KWPN or the NA-WPN and see if there are relatives.
by redsoxluvr
Sat Dec 24, 2016 2:58 am
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: Bridles, leathers, reins and more
Replies: 10
Views: 10543

Re: Bridles, leathers, reins and more

Updated to remove sold items. Make me an offer!
by redsoxluvr
Wed Dec 21, 2016 3:45 am
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: Bridles, leathers, reins and more
Replies: 10
Views: 10543

Re: Bridles, leathers, reins and more

You already bought the Toklat ones off FB. :) (Thanks for that, they're enroute!)

Let me know if you still want pics of the bell boots.
by redsoxluvr
Fri Dec 16, 2016 4:51 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Thank you to my Kringle Paula O!
Replies: 1
Views: 2161

Thank you to my Kringle Paula O!

Thank you so much for the wonderful book, lip balm and chocolates. I have coveted the Carl Hester books and am so pleased that you got it for me.
The chocolates will be put to great use as will the lip balm.

Thank you so much and best wishes to you and your Ariel.
by redsoxluvr
Thu Dec 15, 2016 2:55 am
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: Bridles, leathers, reins and more
Replies: 10
Views: 10543

Bridles, leathers, reins and more

All tack is black and in good or new condition as noted- Bridles for sale as follows- Andis clipper- used with blade-$50 Horze bell boots- Black. Large. $10 Black Fleeceworks half pad. Used. Not the shimmable one. $50 Sorry, no trials. Make realistic offer. I take Paypal. Buyer to pay actual shippin...
by redsoxluvr
Thu Dec 15, 2016 2:54 am
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: ISO brown browband with red beads
Replies: 3
Views: 4411

Re: ISO brown browband with red beads

Hi Code3, I can make one for you for the cost of materials. PM me if you want. :)
by redsoxluvr
Wed Dec 14, 2016 6:37 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Thank you to my Kringle!
Replies: 11
Views: 9263

Re: Thank you to my Kringle!

galopp wrote:Think I am in that 'no note' group. I got a bottle of Balsamic Fino. Thanks SO MUCH to my kringle.


Glad you liked it. Guess Santa forgot the gift receipt.
by redsoxluvr
Tue Dec 13, 2016 4:46 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: i lost my horse-- RIP, Gristle
Replies: 40
Views: 23324

Re: i lost my horse-- RIP, Gristle

So very sorry for your loss. Hugs to you.
by redsoxluvr
Tue Dec 13, 2016 4:43 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Pulling shoes to grow heel on the hinds
Replies: 13
Views: 10391

Re: Pulling shoes to grow heel on the hinds

We pulled the front shoes on my AQHA gelding about three weeks ago. He was already barefoot behind. My guy is a typical AQHA hunter type, with lots of TB blood. We have battled a severe case of thrush for an entire year with this poor guy. He has a slight club foot on the left and it compounded our ...
by redsoxluvr
Wed Dec 07, 2016 3:39 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: How many blankets does one horse need?
Replies: 40
Views: 24228

Re: How many blankets does one horse need?

It does get cold here, down into the 20's but it rarely stays that cold for more than a couple of hours. My horses live in mare motels, so basically an open air barn. Neither one of them grow much hair. If I body clipped, I would blanket lightly. Otherwise, they get to go nekkid. It doesn't snow her...
by redsoxluvr
Tue Nov 22, 2016 2:54 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Getting the work done in a small barn? Please help! UPDATE 11/30
Replies: 70
Views: 39678

Re: Getting the work done in a small barn? Please help!

I have had a boarder. It was my best friend, someone who I have known for 20+ years. It started out OK, but rapidly declined. I was charging a rate that was far under average for my area. It really didn't even cover my costs. I convinced myself that it was helpful to have her here as it was company ...
by redsoxluvr
Tue Nov 22, 2016 2:47 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Breast Cancer Spin-Off, Who's had it?
Replies: 30
Views: 19985

Re: Breast Cancer Spin-Off, Who's had it?

My mother, about twenty five years ago. She is on tamoxifen and is doing just fine.
by redsoxluvr
Tue Nov 22, 2016 2:45 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I have breast cancer
Replies: 58
Views: 33416

Re: I have breast cancer

I am very sorry to hear this. Hoping for you a speedy and complete return to good health.
by redsoxluvr
Thu Nov 17, 2016 2:55 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: de face booked myself
Replies: 8
Views: 7205

Re: de face booked myself

There is actually a FB group that is not run by BD but is very useful. It has sales, general discussions etc. It is called British Dressage as well.
by redsoxluvr
Thu Nov 17, 2016 2:53 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Going for a refit
Replies: 6
Views: 6063

Re: Going for a refit

Good luck!
by redsoxluvr
Wed Nov 16, 2016 3:46 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I have my hair back
Replies: 13
Views: 10925

Re: I have my hair back

You look beautiful! :)
by redsoxluvr
Tue Nov 01, 2016 5:24 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: It's been a year since Definitely Dressage was formed
Replies: 30
Views: 17585

Re: It's been a year since Definitely Dressage was formed

Thank you for giving us a place to connect, Chancellor.
by redsoxluvr
Tue Nov 01, 2016 5:23 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Goodbye to a fine Morgan mare
Replies: 32
Views: 20097

Re: Goodbye to a fine Morgan mare

Sorry for your loss. She was lovely.
by redsoxluvr
Tue Nov 01, 2016 5:14 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Another New Project Horse
Replies: 43
Views: 22767

Re: Another New Project Horse

You know. I knew it was coming. This isn't the first sack of bones I've acquired (or purchased with the huge "S" stamped on my forehead). Last night, I went in his stall after feeding and he lifted his leg when I was feeling his sides. He didn't kick me and he certainly could have. He was...
by redsoxluvr
Tue Nov 01, 2016 5:00 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Help me find my new horse?
Replies: 55
Views: 30463

Re: Help me find my new horse?

I am sad to report that bomb proof horses are a myth. Even the best trained, most reliable horse can become frightened by something. You as the rider need to be able to deal with what the horse does. If you persist in looking for some equid saint that will stand calmly in cannon fire you will be alw...
by redsoxluvr
Tue Nov 01, 2016 4:46 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: RIP Anna
Replies: 41
Views: 23064

Re: RIP Anna

I am so very sorry for your loss.
by redsoxluvr
Sat Oct 29, 2016 9:31 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Another New Project Horse
Replies: 43
Views: 22767

Re: Another New Project Horse

Congrats! Hope he is everything you need him to be.
by redsoxluvr
Thu Oct 06, 2016 2:50 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I make all my horses picky.
Replies: 14
Views: 11203

Re: I make all my horses picky.

I think that you have to feed your horses the best hay you can give them - whatever type of hay the horse needs. If it means lower calories or whatever, then that is the best hay for that horse. One thing I refuse to do is feed poor quality hay to any horse. (That's what cows are for.) If me being c...
by redsoxluvr
Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:19 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I'm looking at rescuing a yearling colt with a hernia. Question
Replies: 3
Views: 4084

Re: I'm looking at rescuing a yearling colt with a hernia. Question

It depends how large the hernia is. It can be <1000 or it could be much, much more. Is it an umbilical hernia?
by redsoxluvr
Sat Oct 01, 2016 3:35 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: My new pony :D
Replies: 14
Views: 10926

Re: My new pony :D

Congratulations! He is stunning.
by redsoxluvr
Sat Sep 24, 2016 3:39 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: So depressing (warning, graphic horse injury photos)
Replies: 78
Views: 46018

Re: So depressing (warning, graphic horse injury photos)

Funny thing - Vetricyn smells like bleach because that is the primary ingredient. I am not sure if you have seen it in your travels, but consider a human product called Calmoseptine. It was originally used on humans that had feeding tube sores, etc. My gelding was attacked by something 30 days ago t...
by redsoxluvr
Sat Sep 24, 2016 3:29 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: For those of you who have built little barns
Replies: 26
Views: 15636

Re: For those of you who have built little barns

And, morbid as it is, give a thought to being able to reasonably easily disassemble a stall. You, hopefully never, may have to take one apart some day in the event a horse goes down in the stall :( and that will not be the time emotionally to have no clue how to get it apart so a tractor or somethi...
by redsoxluvr
Wed Sep 14, 2016 1:44 am
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Bittersweet
Replies: 13
Views: 12837

Re: Bittersweet

Sorry for your loss. Hugs to you.
by redsoxluvr
Sat Sep 10, 2016 5:56 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Good quality, stiff dressage boot recommendation
Replies: 16
Views: 14590

Re: Good quality, stiff dressage boot recommendation

If anyone is in the market for Konigs Classic Dressage in the UK is having a 50% off sale.
by redsoxluvr
Wed Sep 07, 2016 3:07 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Browbands revisited
Replies: 105
Views: 58548

Re: Browbands revisited

We, the enablers, unite... Oh yeah. Now I have a LeMiuex seller's shop bookmarked. The D thing is genius, I always cut off the ones that go on the billets, too. My only complaint is that their color line doesn't seem to be designed for the red headed mares. I am definitely getting a full set of bro...

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