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by Srhorselady
Mon May 29, 2017 12:11 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Reins and contact
Replies: 140
Views: 73724

Re: Reins and contact

I've been following this discussion with interest since I am among the many who constantly hear "shorten your reins" and I'm never sure how much to shorten. I have had, hopefully mostly in the past, a tendency to throw the reins away. Well today I had a lesson in "reins and contact&qu...
by Srhorselady
Sun May 28, 2017 12:34 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Mirrors or Soloshot opinions please
Replies: 21
Views: 15316

Re: Mirrors or Soloshot opinions please

Jossette it sounds like you have exactly the same needs and why I've been considering the Soloshot! However that is an excellent question. I assume you can view it on the camera, but what is the next step?
by Srhorselady
Sat May 27, 2017 7:08 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: How to manage bolting?
Replies: 37
Views: 23495

Re: How to manage bolting?

Addendum to above. I finally remembered where I'd seen a horse flipping his head like she is. I was given a nice quarter horse who started life as a roping horse then became a trail/all around horse several years ago. He'd been in a curb for years. His first English bridle had a French snaffle. That...
by Srhorselady
Sat May 27, 2017 4:48 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: How to manage bolting?
Replies: 37
Views: 23495

Re: How to manage bolting?

No expert on bolting horses, but I watched your video. I'm assuming her teeth are good so I'm wondering about the bit. She has that fjord neck so she's able to get a lot of leverage going too. Most of the flipping seems to come when there's a little contact. Have you experimented with bits? Not a ha...
by Srhorselady
Wed May 24, 2017 5:22 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Senior progress thread?
Replies: 273
Views: 168918

Re: Senior progress thread?

Ok. Count me in! I read the training thread but I don't have any goals for myself or my horses although I'd like to improve. I'm 66 and ride several senior horses. I started riding in my 30s and never progressed very far although I've had a fair amount of instruction and have well trained horses. I'...
by Srhorselady
Tue May 23, 2017 6:19 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Where to drop off to recycle for Rags?
Replies: 8
Views: 6563

Re: Where to drop off to recycle for Rags?

I was told that Goodwill recycles unusable clothing to rag and fiber content. So I always give mine to them. Lots of easy drop off points when I'm finally at the clearing out stage!
by Srhorselady
Tue May 23, 2017 3:58 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Snowbird with horses?
Replies: 5
Views: 5220

Re: Snowbird with horses?

I know lots of people do it here in Arizona. I don't have any personal experience. One of my neighbors runs a large public stable and they get regular snowbirds. Some bring their living quarters and live in them and others just board every winter. My neighbor is an eventer but their place has multip...
by Srhorselady
Tue May 23, 2017 3:31 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Mirrors or Soloshot opinions please
Replies: 21
Views: 15316

Re: Mirrors or Soloshot opinions please

Thank you all for your input! Yes having both mirrors AND videoing would be best. Any mirrors I get would have to be of the cheaper variety and since it is an all purpose arena not a dressage arena placement could be tricky. I'm leaning at waiting to see how the Soloshot works. Supposedly one of the...
by Srhorselady
Sun May 21, 2017 9:30 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Mirrors or Soloshot opinions please
Replies: 21
Views: 15316

Mirrors or Soloshot opinions please

This could be a project for next year. I need help motivating myself to ride more frequently. I thought if I got more feedback it might help. Soooo. I could install mirrors and get immediate feedback. However I only have an outdoor arena and we have occasional dust storms and frequent dust devils. T...
by Srhorselady
Sun May 07, 2017 2:59 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Pension has been applied for
Replies: 23
Views: 15804

Re: Pension has been applied for

I retired from my career job at 53 with full benefits and a pension after 30 years. What seems like plenty of money doesn't seem like it even 5 years later...especially if you have horses. I retired for the second time last October after 9 years part time with no benefits, which was fine since I had...
by Srhorselady
Sun May 07, 2017 2:34 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: 2nd Opinion?
Replies: 29
Views: 19816

Re: 2nd Opinion?

Definitely second opinion. If there are other options you want to know about them.
by Srhorselady
Sun May 07, 2017 2:32 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Holy retained sole!
Replies: 13
Views: 11575

Re: Holy retained sole!

Fascinating! Thanks for showing. Excellent angles.
by Srhorselady
Wed May 03, 2017 3:40 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The club foot argument.
Replies: 118
Views: 64073

Re: Can we discuss lightness in the contact

I'm finding this discussion and the quoted research on club feet fascinating due to my current situation. I have a 19 year old halter bred quarter horse mare who looks like her doublebred Impressive (she is negative negative for HYPP) breeding. I acquired her as an unhandled yearling after she was b...
by Srhorselady
Fri Apr 28, 2017 3:35 am
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Seniors...will you buy another when....
Replies: 141
Views: 93745

Re: Seniors...will you buy another when....

Every time I read about one of you with injuries and health issues I feel so bad and know that it could easily be me. I've never thought of myself as fragile but you get to a certain age and know anything could happen. I worry about my critters, not so much if I die I have made arrangements for that...
by Srhorselady
Fri Apr 28, 2017 3:14 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and Progress March April 2017
Replies: 182
Views: 92714

Re: Goals and Progress March April 2017

Khall,you have all my sympathy. The next two weeks are going to be so difficult. Praying for a miracle.
by Srhorselady
Thu Apr 27, 2017 7:17 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Seniors...will you buy another when....
Replies: 141
Views: 93745

Re: Seniors...will you buy another when....

I dream about buying another younger smaller horse, but realistically I probably won't. I'm 66. I currently have 5 senior horses and 5 acres to take care of. The two horses I ride the most are both 16.3 hands and big. I'm 5 foot and 116lbs. I'd love something smaller. One of my horses is a 15.1 hand...
by Srhorselady
Wed Apr 26, 2017 8:38 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Mini!
Replies: 24
Views: 17837

Re: Mini!

Minis are just soooo cute! I'd post a picture of Sparky if I could figure out how I'm not very techy. Sparky is a silver dapple, slate gray body and platinum mane and tail. He is considered a large mini. His previous owner (a friend who died) drove home in a CDE as well as a Mini drill team. He was ...
by Srhorselady
Wed Apr 26, 2017 2:26 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Mini!
Replies: 24
Views: 17837

Re: Mini!

Sparky is a 24 year old stallion, 34 inches at the withers with draft type conformation. He has Cushings, COPD, and had a bad choke a couple of years ago so he only gets to eat mush. (He hates it when I get it too soupy and flips his dish.). He no longer gets actual hay which he loves. He gets betwe...
by Srhorselady
Wed Apr 26, 2017 12:46 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Mini!
Replies: 24
Views: 17837

Re: Mini!

One of the better books on minis: Miniature Horses, a Veterinary Guide for Owners and Breeders. By Rebecca L Frankeny, VMD Trafalgar Square Pub, 2003. It's older but there isn't a lot out there. The formula for calculating a mini's weight: BW in lbs =9.36 x girth in inches + 5.01 x body length in in...
by Srhorselady
Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:13 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Trust your gut: Indy's story
Replies: 25
Views: 18651

Re: Trust your gut: Indy's story

For those who are interested: Deb Bennett used to (maybe still does) a similar type anatomical autopsy horse clinic in the US.
by Srhorselady
Tue Apr 25, 2017 5:27 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: My tail has been docked!
Replies: 24
Views: 15567

Re: My tail has been docked!

Great news! Get healthy soon and back to the barn!
by Srhorselady
Tue Apr 25, 2017 5:19 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Trust your gut: Indy's story
Replies: 25
Views: 18651

Re: Trust your gut: Indy's story

A beautiful tribute from an owner dedicated to not only her own horse's welfare, but to improving the future welfare of horses everywhere. Thank you for sharing. I can only imagine how hard this must have been for you.
by Srhorselady
Tue Apr 25, 2017 2:30 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Showing and previcox...
Replies: 13
Views: 12843

Re: Showing and previcox...

The 1/4 tablet dosing is for the Previcox 227mg tablet. It also comes in a smaller mg tablet. Much cheaper with the 1/4 tablet dosing but some owners/vets are not comfortable with splitting tablets.
by Srhorselady
Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:31 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Showing and previcox...
Replies: 13
Views: 12843

Re: Showing and previcox...

BTW Previcox, the dog med, is a lot cheaper than the equivalent horse cox medication.
by Srhorselady
Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:29 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Showing and previcox...
Replies: 13
Views: 12843

Re: Showing and previcox...

Do we have a vet or pharmacist on this board who can answer more completely? My understanding is that Previcox and Equiox ( and the new horse tablet whose name I've forgotten) are identical and is a cox 1 or 2 ? Inhibitor. Bute and Banamine have both cox 1 and 2 and one of those cox numbers is what ...
by Srhorselady
Fri Apr 14, 2017 2:47 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and Progress March April 2017
Replies: 182
Views: 92714

Re: Goals and Progress March April 2017

Khall I'm so sorry. So very difficult. We get so close to them and then it is so awful when we know we will lose them. However, it is worse to watch them suffer. You have my tears in sympathy.
by Srhorselady
Fri Apr 07, 2017 12:24 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Advise/Opinions please
Replies: 18
Views: 14563

Re: Advise/Opinions please

I can relate from the opposite side. I have a very close friend who is going through a period of financial hardship. In comparison I am relatively comfortable. She is always stopping by to give me portion of something she has cooked or help with my stall mucking. She is so thoughtful. She loves to h...
by Srhorselady
Fri Mar 24, 2017 11:42 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: To Pee or Not to Pee, what an odd question...
Replies: 8
Views: 7343

Re: To Pee or Not to Pee, what an odd question...

I was given a 16 yr old Quarterhorse gelding who did not drop even to pee. The previous owner said he never had and she'd owned him since he was two. I had his sheath checked and cleaned and all was fine except for a bean and yuck. I've had him over two years now and he actually extends partially to...
by Srhorselady
Fri Mar 24, 2017 2:55 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Anyone Going to World Cup?
Replies: 28
Views: 18472

Re: Anyone Going to World Cup?

I wore my version of fashion jeans (in contrast to barn jeans but not blingy) in Vegas and will probably wear jeans or cords depending on the temperature in Omaha. I'm not in the VIP section either. However, I'm not very fashion conscious and my dress will definitely depend on the temperature and wh...
by Srhorselady
Fri Mar 24, 2017 2:41 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Trail riding in the desert
Replies: 14
Views: 10666

Re: Trail riding in the desert

Oh I'd love to see a Gila Monster in the desert. I think they are fairly shy? I find the Bobcats beautiful too. There have been reports of a mountain lion in our area Exvet in case you haven't heard. I don't know if anyone has seen it, but prints were identified in the wash near 14th St and Cloud. T...
by Srhorselady
Wed Mar 22, 2017 7:21 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Major Jingles to Chancellor
Replies: 44
Views: 24905

Re: Major Jingles to Chancellor

Thinking of you! Lots of jingles!
by Srhorselady
Wed Mar 22, 2017 3:12 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and Progress March April 2017
Replies: 182
Views: 92714

Re: Goals and Progress March April 2017

Great news Mountaineer!
by Srhorselady
Tue Mar 21, 2017 7:02 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Trail riding in the desert
Replies: 14
Views: 10666

Re: Trail riding in the desert

Sorry no pictures! Incompetent non techie here. Yes we have had much more rain than usual this winter. The weeds are literally well over knee high. Very little bare ground. Creosote in bloom, also nasty fiddle neck, plus some herby thing that looks (and smells) similar to chamomile, globe mallow, br...
by Srhorselady
Mon Mar 20, 2017 2:34 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Trail riding in the desert
Replies: 14
Views: 10666

Re: Trail riding in the desert

The Saturday ride really energized me! This morning I took the thoroughbred out. He's a bit of a giraffe and I was alone so we stayed closer to home, but it was still beautiful and a wonderful ride. He' 30 now so I let him set the pace, mostly walk with a little trot. New next door neighbors were ha...
by Srhorselady
Sun Mar 19, 2017 6:15 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Fear, and riding outside
Replies: 27
Views: 17446

Re: Fear, and riding outside

I know exactly how you feel! I have a wonderful conditioning trail around my property that follows the natural contours and has good footing. Yet I rarely canter on it and definitely don't gallop. Just plain old honest to god fear!
by Srhorselady
Sat Mar 18, 2017 7:35 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and Progress March April 2017
Replies: 182
Views: 92714

Re: Goals and Progress March April 2017

Stifle injuries seem to be the current injury going around! Nasty. You are the third person I know who has gotten that diagnosis in the last couple of months. Unfortunately the stifle is hard to get clear ultra sounds even when hauled in to the hospital to use a more powerful machine. Last acquainta...
by Srhorselady
Sat Mar 18, 2017 7:21 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Trail riding in the desert
Replies: 14
Views: 10666

Trail riding in the desert

I don't ride as much as I used to. I'm 66 now and it takes a lot of energy especially with 5 horses to care for. However, yesterday I texted my friend Alice and said "let's ride tomorrow morning". I'll clean after. ". I went out at 7am to throw hay this morning and Alice was already t...
by Srhorselady
Sun Mar 05, 2017 6:41 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: No Water - broke well - this is bad
Replies: 28
Views: 19180

Re: No Water - broke well - this is bad

Older well pumps don't necessarily have the shutoff feature. Our old one didn't but the current one does. Do you have to do paperwork to declare your old well "dead" before they will give you a permit for the new one? We did. It was actually faster to get the permit to dig the new well on ...
by Srhorselady
Sat Mar 04, 2017 2:39 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Anyone Going to World Cup?
Replies: 28
Views: 18472

Re: Anyone Going to World Cup?

Received my tickets earlier this week! A friend and I are going and really looking forward to it. It would be nice to meet some of you IRL. Did you see that Vegas got it again in 2020 in a new venue.
by Srhorselady
Sat Mar 04, 2017 2:27 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: No Water - broke well - this is bad
Replies: 28
Views: 19180

Re: No Water - broke well - this is bad

Our new well was $20,000+ but we had to go 800 feet deep. The bladders are in your pressure tanks that create the water pressure that moves your water to your various faucets. If/when they break the pressure tank fills with water and no pressure. Pressure tanks need to be replaced about every 10 to ...
by Srhorselady
Fri Mar 03, 2017 6:08 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: No Water - broke well - this is bad
Replies: 28
Views: 19180

Re: No Water - broke well - this is bad

So sorry! Been there done that had to redig well. Took several days plus $$$$. (Also nightmare of county paperwork.). Do you have a storage tank or was yours an "on demand" well? There are companies that will send out trucks with potable water to fill tanks, usually about 2000 gal. Not too...
by Srhorselady
Thu Feb 23, 2017 4:48 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Polyglycan?
Replies: 9
Views: 9611

Re: Polyglycan?

I used to have two of my senior guys on Adequan but when I needed to add a third it was too expensive. So I researched Pentosan and sent all my research to my fairly conservative vet. He read it and said it wouldn't hurt and could help and wrote me a script for my compounding pharmacy. My guys have ...
by Srhorselady
Fri Feb 17, 2017 2:09 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Ariel went on walk about
Replies: 4
Views: 4505

Re: Ariel went on walk about

This seems to be the week for walkabouts! My Mariano who is ALWAYS a perfect gentleman with excellent manners was being a little pushy and rushy when I was returning him to his stall. He knew his food was waiting. Anyway I made him stop, backup, and walk politely with me and boy did it piss him off....
by Srhorselady
Sat Jan 28, 2017 4:43 am
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: need to vent - more on reasonable work for a 26 year old horse
Replies: 20
Views: 17221

Re: need to vent - more on reasonable work for a 26 year old horse

You sound like a VERY caring owner who is doing everything possible to care for her horse. Keeping a senior horse active and working is the best thing you can do. The former owner sounds like someone who is not able to let go. No advice on how to deal with her, but please stay and enjoy your time wi...
by Srhorselady
Sun Jan 22, 2017 10:30 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I Got Myself a REALLY Fun Gift!
Replies: 20
Views: 15122

Re: I Got Myself a REALLY Fun Gift!

I had one made last year too! I love it! Yours is beautiful! Creater was based out of Cavecreek/Scottsdale Az. Same person?
by Srhorselady
Fri Dec 16, 2016 11:15 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: College graduation gift ideas?
Replies: 6
Views: 5438

Re: College graduation gift ideas?

Gift certificate to Cabellas?
by Srhorselady
Fri Dec 16, 2016 11:11 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Crazy trailering question
Replies: 10
Views: 8367

Re: Crazy trailering question

Minis have LOTS of coat (ask me how I know when I clip mine each March) unless she is ill or immuno compromised I wouldn't worry about her...especially if she's been outside. BTW if in the future your daughter thinks she needs a sheet/blanket I've been very happy with mine from Schneiders. My mini i...
by Srhorselady
Wed Dec 14, 2016 2:06 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: i lost my horse-- RIP, Gristle
Replies: 40
Views: 22922

Re: i lost my horse-- RIP, Gristle

There is something about the age 33. I lost my Stubby at 33 after 17 years. I started to cry again when I read your post. We love them so it is hard to let them go. But you know when it is time so they don't suffer any longer. You have my heart felt sympathy.
by Srhorselady
Sat Dec 10, 2016 4:19 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Do you lock your stirrup leathers into the bar?
Replies: 22
Views: 17574

Re: Do you lock your stirrup leathers into the bar?

Always unlocked for safety reasons. Never had one slide off on its own altho occasionally had a struggle getting them off for cleaning or changing!
by Srhorselady
Sat Dec 10, 2016 4:13 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Pulling shoes to grow heel on the hinds
Replies: 13
Views: 10284

Re: Pulling shoes to grow heel on the hinds

I think it's an individual horse thing. Conformation ally some horses have flatter feet and or thinner soles. My vet recently xrayed feet on two different horses for different reasons and was thrilled that the laminitic mare had 1.5 and 1.7cm of sole depth. The other horse is not laminitic and had e...

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