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Posted on 03/21/2005 7:18:04 PM PST by HairOfTheDog
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.
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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.
Previous threads:
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread - thread ONE
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread - Thread TWO!
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread - Thread THREE!
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I'm going to try to get a couple hours sleep while Bob keeps an eye on the mare, then up later to watch her. Have a good night.
This is the horse that has always acted like she was starving and always wanting to eat. She isn't eating much now though and I hard a hard time getting her to take it with sweet feed. She ate about 1/2 a scoop. She also bit the end of the water hose and was drinking when I wet her down. I thought that was kind of cute. I wonder if it's something she will continue when she is well.:') Most was running out the sides but I guess it felt good.
good night. Thanks for keeping me company:')
My trying to sleep didn't last long :) - lack of appetite is part of strangles. Several of my horses play with the hose and Indy will drink from a can or bottle. They think it's fun I think.
You're welcome but you were keeping me company 0 it's a lot later where you are.
Good morning
Becky
Mornin' all,
Hair, the long acting tranquilizer than the vet gave Winnie, the one that was supposed to last 30 days? 2 weeks max, it's out of her system. I'm hand walking her now and she's a total pain in the butt. I'll be so glad when I can work this mare every day, keeping her in a stall is making her nuts.
How much longer till she can be let out?
Becky
She gets hand walked for two weeks then she can be turned out. After two weeks of turn out we can start riding her again. I'll probably start lunging her when she gets turnout.
Can you give her another shot?
BEcky
After my 4 broken ribs last yr.,I don't want to take any chances. At 59 I can't afford to get thrown or spooked again. I know I"m a wuss but better a wuss than a cripple.
Mornin' ladies.
How are the patients this morning?
I see that the vet didn't call you back, Rose. I'd be pretty hacked off too.
Good morning.Thanks. Hopefully it's not strangles.
Is there some vet retreat going on that all the vets are at?
Two weeks on the 30 day horsie downer... got it!
Good morning.... Duchess, no baby yet?
Stateline tack has some. I don't know how easy they are to wear. I thought about a right hip pad. That's my favorite spot to land on:')
To be fair to my vet, I told the secratary it was not an emergency and there was no rush for her to call me back.
Becky
Mornin'!
I have no idea why a vet wouldn't call back unless he isn't getting his messages. :-/
Understood about not wanting to take a hit. Hunter jumper and eventing people wear a protective vest of some kind. I'd browse through catalogues, might be hard to find a place where you can actually touch them and try on, I know our tack shop doesn't have them in the store.
Good Morning....gonna call you Lorri Morgan. :')
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