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by Fatcat
Wed Oct 14, 2015 2:46 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Boink equivalent ??
Replies: 5
Views: 6652

Re: Boink equivalent ??

I wish I knew... Boinks are the only tights which really fit my longer legs and high rise. I'm in mourning that they're closing. I'll be watching for replies to this also. I keep on eye out on ebay for boinks that pop up out there. I don't know what size you are, but I have some Boink summer tights ...
by Fatcat
Wed Oct 14, 2015 2:36 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Rain Rot
Replies: 20
Views: 21867

Re: Rain Rot

Actually, you need to pick the scabs. It is awful and painful but all the nasties live in the scabs and will reinfect. What I would do is wet my horse and then slather on Hibiclens and scrub with a curry comb. I left the hibiclens on for at least 5 minutes and then rinsed. I repeated this for 5 day...
by Fatcat
Tue Oct 13, 2015 11:18 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Rain Rot
Replies: 20
Views: 21867

Re: Rain Rot

I would use Equiderma on the rain rot, and not pick scabs. You should not share brushes among them, and I'd wash all brushes when this is over and leave them in the sun to dry.
by Fatcat
Tue Oct 13, 2015 10:32 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Smartpak Sale
Replies: 10
Views: 10507

Re: Smartpak Sale

Magicboy wrote:does anyone ride in the terrains?

Oh yeah, I've logged many a mile on the trail in my terrains. They also make a good hiking boot.
by Fatcat
Tue Oct 13, 2015 3:44 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Cross training: Trail riding?
Replies: 39
Views: 29583

Re: Cross training: Trail riding?

I love love love trail riding, more than dressage! Usually about half my rides are trail riding, I work on things on the trail too, leg yields, s-i, canter lengthening. We have some trails off our property, but only about 45min worth. However, 5 min via trailer I can get to hundreds of acres of rese...
by Fatcat
Tue Oct 13, 2015 12:55 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Best winter riding glove
Replies: 22
Views: 18482

Best winter riding glove

What is your favorite non bulky winter riding glove, (preferably under $50). I need a pair and am wondering what's out there now. Thanks
by Fatcat
Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:10 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: General photography related stuff thread
Replies: 423
Views: 217080

Re: General photography related stuff thread

Rtr - I am a casual photographer, so I can't help you out at all. But, maybe you and others can help ME out. I am looking for a small, decent camera, preferable $250 or less, to take on hikes and when traveling. I have had two Nikon Coolpix in the past, but DH broke them (don't ask!). I mostly take...
by Fatcat
Mon Oct 12, 2015 7:18 pm
Forum: The Menagerie
Topic: ITCHY DOG!
Replies: 10
Views: 10216

Re: ITCHY DOG!

I've been through the food and environmental allergies hell and back with our cat over the last ten years. Finally had some allergy testing done by my new homeopathic vet which showed he was allergic to all grains and most protein sources, along with lots else. We had been battling this for years, s...
by Fatcat
Mon Oct 12, 2015 4:41 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Are any of the candidates, either party, electable?
Replies: 44
Views: 25407

Re: Are any of the candidates, either party, electable?

I hope and think Bernie is electable. I'm frustrated with how little media attention he's getting. Other than a brief mention in local news about how large his rally crowds are, the big media seems to be ignoring him to over analyze trump and Clinton. :roll: Thank goodness the eye rolly emoticon is ...
by Fatcat
Mon Oct 12, 2015 3:44 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Hoof abcesses
Replies: 20
Views: 17548

Re: Hoof abcesses

My understanding, is that the purpose of soaking was go get the hoof immersed in Epsom salts to draw out the infection. Now that there are gel like gooey Epsom salt poultices, I find these work better. Another possible reason might be to increase the temp inside the hoof to increase the inflammatio...
by Fatcat
Mon Oct 12, 2015 3:40 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Tell us about YOU.
Replies: 223
Views: 179610

Re: Tell us about YOU.

I'm 53, I've been a horse nut since I could walk, and have been riding since I was 10, started in 4-H. I rode western for 20 years, then switched to dressage at 30. I acquired a horse that needed retraining from the ground up, and thought dressage would be the place to do that. I worked for 20plus y...
by Fatcat
Mon Oct 12, 2015 2:36 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Hoof abcesses
Replies: 20
Views: 17548

Re: Hoof abcesses

I don't like soaking, I think it turns the hoof to mush. I thought that was the idea: to soften the hoof so that the abscess would have an easier time working its way out? My understanding, is that the purpose of soaking was go get the hoof immersed in Epsom salts to draw out the infection. Now tha...
by Fatcat
Mon Oct 12, 2015 2:32 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Introducing counter canter
Replies: 58
Views: 37583

Re: Introducing counter canter

Another one who teaches with shallow loops to the quarter line and back. Isn't this a movement in first level? It's been ten years since I have shown, but I seem to remember it in first.
by Fatcat
Mon Oct 12, 2015 2:58 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Welcome and updates
Replies: 22
Views: 19083

Re: Welcome and updates

I mostly lurk here lately, though I think I posted a year or so ago after our first recognized show, and this spring with some video of the flying changes progress with the western trainer we've been learning them from. (those lessons have been fantastic!) The changes are really coming along, (I ev...
by Fatcat
Mon Oct 12, 2015 2:53 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: documentary....
Replies: 10
Views: 10321

Re: documentary....

No.
by Fatcat
Mon Oct 12, 2015 2:46 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Another newbie
Replies: 7
Views: 8502

Re: Another newbie

Welcome! We love pics!
by Fatcat
Mon Oct 12, 2015 1:21 am
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Creaky. What to do?
Replies: 33
Views: 26026

Re: Creaky. What to do?

Should I do anything about it? I rode yesterday for probably the first time in 4 weeks and even though I had a good ride I'm sore and creaky today. I have a friend who is 10 years older than I am and she lives on Ibuprophen, but I don't think that's healthy. Is it? On the other hand, I'm rather pil...
by Fatcat
Mon Oct 12, 2015 12:34 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Hoof abcesses
Replies: 20
Views: 17548

Re: Hoof abcesses

My favorite is to poultice with an Epsom salt poultice like Kaeco, well wrapped and duct taped/diaper booted. I don't like soaking, I think it turns the hoof to mush. I have another poultice I like out in the barn, but can't remember the name, I'll update when I go out there. Not to freak you out bu...
by Fatcat
Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:58 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Smartpak Sale
Replies: 10
Views: 10507

Re: Smartpak Sale

You're welcome! I'm getting some winter breeches, going to try the new FITS tech tread wind pro, hope I love them as much as my all season FITS.
by Fatcat
Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:31 pm
Forum: The Menagerie
Topic: Instinct dog food
Replies: 8
Views: 9183

Re: Instinct dog food

We fed our last lab instinct dry, the duck variety, and it was just fine. I think my parents fed their collie instinct at one time, but now he's on a low fat diet for pancreatitis. I just read ingredients and make sure it's full of real food, not chemicals or things I can't pronounce and that its gr...
by Fatcat
Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:09 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Smartpak Sale
Replies: 10
Views: 10507

Smartpak Sale

This weekend. Code is Columbussp
by Fatcat
Sun Oct 11, 2015 5:27 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I'm in!
Replies: 128
Views: 83575

Re: I'm in!

I'm here too! I echo liking the cool blue, and thank you chancellor! The day just feels right when you check in at the dressage BB.
by Fatcat
Sun Oct 11, 2015 4:41 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Turnout question
Replies: 18
Views: 16097

Re: Turnout question

How happy is he with solitary turnout? I.e. Does he put his nose down and eat without fussing about not having buddy? I've had horses that were fine being alone without another horse in sight, and others need to have their hoofies held or they have meltdown. Four acres isn't very big for 6-7 horses....

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