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Posted on 12/30/2004 7:01:16 PM PST by HairOfTheDog
Free Republic has a lot of horse people that have found each other on other threads…. And since we all like to talk horses, how about a thread where it is not off-topic, but is THE topic?
This is a horse chat thread where we share ideas, ask for input from other horsemen, and talk about our riding and horse-keeping. We have a lot of different kinds of riders and horses, and a lot to share. In the previous threads we have had a great time talking through lessons, training, horse lamenesses, illnesses and pregnancies... and always sharing pictures and stories.
I always have a link to this thread on my profile page, so if you have something to say and can't find the thread in latest posts… look for it there and wake the thread up!
I also have a ping list for horse threads that are of interest, and Becky pings everyone most mornings. Let Becky (Paynoattentionmanbehindthecurtain) and/or me know if you would like to be on the ping list. As FreeRepublic is a political site, our politics and other issues will probably blend in…. There are many issues for horsemen that touch politics… land use, animal rights/abuse cases that make the news…. Legislation that might affect horse owners.
So... like the previous threads, this is intended as fun place to come and share stories, pictures, questions and chit-chat, unguided and unmoderated and that we come together here as friends. There are lots of ways of doing things and we all have our quirks, tricks and specialties that are neat to learn about.
i got sent one with the last issue. Its pinned up in front of the computer, nothing like a subtle hint huh?
HMM. I don't know if I can still find the Dec issue. I'll look at Walmarts tomorrow maybe.
Well I am going to have to call it a night. It's 11:45pm here and James will be in soon. I'm going to grab a drink and soak in the hot tub.
Pleasant dreams of beautiful log cabins!
Nice chatting
Sharn
Night. Have fun.
I have hopes my husband will have a change of heart like you, but I'm not counting on it. About the only thing that can be changed about a man is his diaper when he's a baby, after that you'd better just accept him the way he is. ;o)
Oooooo, I want the barn!
Good morning
Becky
Good Morning to you too!
Question: We have talked, here, several times about our differnt routines for worming. I can't really remember tho, other then ones with ivermectrin in them, strongid everyday pellets, and safeguard, what types you use.
I have a question about one in particular: Anthelicide. Any one use this one? It comes in a red and white box. It's actually a cheaper one, it doesn't take care of bots. I have used it for years in my rotation of wormers. I worm just about once a month.
My question is, I've had horse suffer a mild colic, occasionally after useing it. Nothing bad, just go off their feed for a few hours, even might roll a bit, look at their stomachs. But it passes very quickly. Anyone ever use it, and have this happen?
It actually happened again yesterday. I wormed all the horses Tues. afternoon. I kept a close eye, like I always do after using it. In the past IF they colic on it it's usually within a short time of giving it. But Rusty was down last night, more then 24 hours after I gave it too him. He's had it in the past with no problems. It wasn't bad, by the time I caught on he was having a problem, I think it was already passing. I was just worried for awhile because I could tell he had been rolling. When I found him he was down but not rolling, and he didn't seem interested in eating. He was up later when I went to feed, standing quietly, but didn't eat. He seems fine this morning.
I continue to use the stuff, because this happens very infrequently, but I really think this stuff, other then bots, cleans them out very very good. I've noticed in the past that in 2 weeks of giving it, they shed some, and really put on a beautiful shine.
I just wonder about this occasional colic thing???
Becky
Isn't that the truth? Sometimes you even have to swat their little legs even to get that done:')
It's 23 here this morning. But the funniest thing. Nothing is frozen. No ice on troughs, the ground is muddy, puddles no ice.
Becky
It's wonderful going on vacation during off season. Would you believe all THIS for $585/6 nights!
Good morning!
The reason i was determined to overcome my fears, is my 10 yr old daughters love of horses. When we go on trail rides, a lot of comments are directed to the fact that she is a natural and must have been on a horse from an early age. That is not the case, but she does seem to have "a way" with them and apparantly has a good seat! .........like I would know! All i know is that my "seat" hurts after a ride LOL!
I hope your husband changes and that you get to go to the mountains on trail rides. The barn i posted was part of a wonderful gated cabin community that is set up for horse lovers. There are loads of these barns around and lots of trails. No traffic and peace and quiet. We loved it there.
Wow! Too small though! :(
It's in the low 60's here. High 50's yesterday. But, your colder weather is going to blow in here later this evening. This weekend highs are going to be in the low 20's and low in single digits. Has been raining for days. It's crazy!
I've used Anthelcide before in a three-way rotation with Ivermectin, and Strongid or Rotation 2. I read somewhere that these 3 classes of wormers were good to rotate because they were different enough that the worms couldn't develop an immunity when they were used in this way. I've never had the problem you described with Anthelcide. What may be happening is this wormer is killing off a large quantity of worms when you use it and it's stressing the gut, but you would think that ivermectin would be harsher because it's supposed to kill a wider variety of worms. I would also think that since you are worming so often that there wouldn't be that many worms build up between wormings. Your horses may just be sensitive to Oxibendazole. So I don't know. It sounds strange to me. As long as it continues to be mild, I think I'd keep using it.
I will most likely need that hot tub after riding. Been awhile since I have been on a horse.
Yeah, it IS crazy. It was nearly 70 here last night and it's going to be 24 tonight.
Those are the three I rotate also.
I have my horses checked by the vet frequently for worms, and I've always come up clean. I'm like you, I thought colic from wormers was because of a heavy load of worms. I really don't think that is the case here, unless they can get that infested within a month.
It's very infrequent, this is maybe the 4-5 time it's happened. But I do think it works soooooo well that I do/will keep using it.
My stud is the one who has had the most frequent trouble, he's done it 3 times. He's the one I watch close after using it:) He's been fine this time, so who know:)
Becky
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