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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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No, I'm right-handed, but I switch the reins between hands a lot. I'm not sure if either one is predominant.
It sure was hot here today. I had to hose Sarah Lee down. I think when I have my own place, I'll put a sprinkler in the pasture( a water hose with nail holes:')
we should not be getting a lot of rain, now or anytime, and we are????
:) I have a theory that people who hold their reins in their left hands were gun-fighters in a previous life...or at least carried a gun. Of course, your husband could have been a left handed gun fighter.
Well, I do carry:')
See, theory is at least half right :)
lol
I just got my cable back. Someone hit a pole last week, and I have been getting booted off. I called them today, and they cannot get anyone out, until next Tuesday. For some odd reason, I have connection now. Didn't this morning.
Well, you'll have a nice green desert then this year... Do you ever get flooded when it rains a lot?
It was a nice ride... we look forward to going a lot.
Right now, though, we look forward to hitting the couch. We put the horses in already, it's pouring out and they looked like they wanted in. They deserve a big early dinner and to take a load off inside ;~D Even the pony deserves it, she was so nervous and excited when we came back today, she'd barely get out of the way at the gate so we could get them past her. She wanted a hug, all she got from Bay was pinned ears and "get out of the way". ;~D
Well, I just got moved. We took a spare bedroom and made it our "office" so our bedroom wouldn't be so junked up. I know all this stuff came off my shelves and desk but I can't seem to get it all back now:')
I'm afraid it is still gonna be awhile before I can ride Sarah Lee. I've been walking her with the lead rope and she was doing fine. Today be played soccer and she started to cough some when she would get to a trot. Since she's doing ok walking I'm thinking abouttrying the saddle this week. If she handles that ok, maybe next week I'll get on. I'll see. I want to ride but I want her healthy too. What do yall think?
The Carson River right now -
LOL I'm still sitting in my "office" with piles of stuff on the floor. I don't know where it came from when I put the wall of bookcases in here, and I don't have room to put it anywhere.
I'd take it slow and easy - maybe just walking for awhile, and keep an eye on the heat too.
Great pictures, looks like you had a wonderful time!
I am taking my horse to church tomorrow.
>News Release
>Texas Animal Health Commission
>Box l2966 . Austin, Texas 78711 . (800) 550-8242 . FAX (512) 719-071
>Bob Hillman, DVM . Executive Director
>For info, contact Carla Everett, information officer, at 1-800-550-8242,
>ext. 710, or ceverett@tahc.state.tx.us
>
>
>For Immediate Release---
>And Now There are Three.
>Texas Joins States with Vesicular Stomatitis in 2005
>
>Texas, on Friday, May 20, joined New Mexico and Arizona as states with
>confirmed cases of vesicular stomatitis (VS) this spring. Two Travis
>County horses were hauled home May 10 from a trail ride in Arizona, where
>they apparently were exposed to the virus that can cause animals to
>develop blisters and sores in the mouth, on the tongue, muzzle, teats and
>hooves. The year's first VS cases were confirmed April 27 in two horses
>in southwest New Mexico. Since then, infection has been detected in 17
>horses on 11 premises in New Mexico, Arizona, and now, Texas.
>
>"A number of states and countries impose strict testing, permitting and
>inspection requirements for livestock that originate from VS-affected
>areas or states. Check with the state or country of destination before
>hauling livestock from Texas," said Dr. Bob Hillman, head of the Texas
>Animal Health Commission (TAHC), the state's livestock and poultry health
>regulatory agency. Phone numbers for other states' animal health
>regulatory agencies can be obtained from the TAHC's Austin headquarters at
>1-800-550-8242. Staff at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Austin
>office can be reached at 512-916-5565 for international shipping rules or
>restrictions.
>
>"VS rarely causes death, but an animal can suffer several weeks, while the
>lesions heal," said Dr. Bob Hillman, who also serves as Texas' state
>veterinarian. "To help prevent the spread of VS, an infected animal and
>the other livestock on a premises are quarantined until at least 30 days
>after the sores heal. Prior to releasing movement restrictions, a
>regulatory veterinarian will examine the affected animal to ensure healing
>is complete. Other livestock also will be checked. If infection is
>detected, the quarantine will begin anew."
>
>Dr. Hillman explained that the clinical signs of VS mirror those of the
>dreaded foreign foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease. Horses are susceptible to
>VS, but not FMD; however, both diseases can affect cattle, sheep, goats,
>swine, deer and a number of other species. "When sores or blisters are
>seen in FMD-susceptible animals, we must immediately rule out an
>introduction of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). When horses have lesions, a
>VS test rules out other possible causes for blisters and sores, including
>toxic plants, chemicals or poison. Tests are run at no charge to the
>animal owner, and the VS diagnosis in horses is confirmed at the National
>Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) in Ames, IA."
>
>Dr. Hillman noted that the disease occurs sporadically, but outbreaks
>generally follow a 10- to 15-year cycle. In l982-83, the country suffered
>its worst recorded VS outbreak, when infection was confirmed on 617
>premises in nine states: Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming,
>Idaho, Montana, Nebraska and South Dakota.
>
>Subsequent outbreaks in l995, l997 and l998 were limited to New Mexico,
>Colorado and Texas, with a few cases in Arizona. Last year, Arizona was
>"spared," when Texas had 15 VS cases, New Mexico had 80, and Colorado, 199.
>
>Livestock owners and private veterinary practitioners are urged to report
>suspected cases of VS to their respective state's livestock health
>regulatory agency:
>Texas Animal Health Commission -- 1-800-550-8242 (operational 24 hours a day)
>New Mexico Livestock Board -- 1-505-841-6161
>Colorado Department of Agriculture, State Veterinarian's Office --
>1-303-239-4161
>Arizona Department of Agriculture, State Veterinarian's Office --
>1-602-542-4293
>
>The TAHC's web site at http://www.tahc.state.tx.us has additional
>information on VS and a link to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where
>situation reports, maps and movement restrictions and requirements are
>posted.
Really enjoyed your pictures:) You think you'll go again tomorrow?
I think this hot humid weather has upset the horses too. They all seem rather crabby. Harley followed along behind me while I walked to the barn to feed with his ears pinned. Then while I was measuring he and Rock were chargeing each other over the fence. Silly horses..It's suppose to be cooler tomorrow. I'd like to maybe ride a bit tomorrow.
Becky
When she would cough was it just once or repeated?
I'd err on the slow side, it's good for her to get out and get moving, and even good for her to cough help break up any sludge in her respiratories... but I'd let her choose the pace, at pasture, for awhile. I don't see walking as harmful, even under saddle, in short doses. Try to keep her out of dust, wet her hay if it's dusty.
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