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Hello from sunny (and this time of year, hot, humid,
buggy) Florida We are Robin and John Churchill and
have been lurking on the list for awhile without
posting. We hail from Black Tongue Farm in Sanibel,
Florida which is way down
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The heat and humidity starts here at the end of May
and doesn't let up until the end of October. The low
temp overnight is usually in the 70's. I usually ride
early am because and although it is cooler then also
more humid but evening
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I don't see what whether everyone can come to an
agreement has to do with whether a topic is
appropriate for the list. I haven't been on the list
for long and don't usually post but there typically
seems to be a lot of disagreeing over
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I had two fjords shipped from BDF 2 years ago at the
end of September. Carol arranged for her shipper to
take them to Maryland where they overnighted for a day
or two then a shipper recommended by a friend who has
shipped her upper level
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I agree with Sarah. I would take him off any type of
concentrate and feed him some type of not very rich
grass hay (I don't know what is available in Finland)
and use a vitamin/mineral supplement meant for horses
on grass hay. Here
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The situation you describe with the first mare doesn't
have anything to do with the vaccine. It is from the
IM injection and could have been anything that was
injected. One of the risks of giving horses
injections is that they can develop
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If you are going to work him significantly in the winter then he will sweat and
you will have to spend time every day getting him dry after you ride if that is
even possible with a heavy fjord coat or clip him. If you clip him then you
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I think you should clip if you want to work the horse hard enough to make him
sweat with any frequency. If you are not going to do much with them in winter,
I would think about it before going to the trouble to clip and investing
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I agree with Teressa. If you are going to blanket, make sure you get ones with
at least 1000 or even higher denier shells and good hardware which are usually
more expensive. The cheaper ones get torn up easily and even if they can
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Rambo makes a blanket called Rambo XL for the fuller bodied horse that is wider
across the chest and shoulders. I have one for my warmblood and it is made
roomier than their standard models some of which I also have. My fjord gelding
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Jamie, if you don't mind my asking, how did you end up with these two anyway?
I know that I am probably in the minority but unless you can find someone to
take them who would give them a good home, I think you should feel some
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We don't usually need coolers down here but when I was
farther north, I used a polar fleece dress sheet since
it stayed on better than a cooler. I have one for
Ooruk that I think was made by Weatherbeeta.
Robin in Florida
--- genevieve
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If you buy a larger size, it is bigger in the chest
but eventually is much too long. There is a blanket
that Rambo makes called Rambo XL which is made for the
bigger bodied horse but the smallest size they come in
is a 75 inch so if your
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Right on, Robin! Well said!
Jean,
My dream is to get to Ocala and get our place built and have all my fjord
friends come down and stay with us for the winter. We will have 14 miles of
bridle paths, are right across the street from
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I inquired how such a sweet,
kind, affectionate breed ended up with such contentious owners. My
mentor grinned, and allowed as how Fjords were likely the only breed
that could put up with some of those folks
Maybe that's the truth
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I have made those plane reservations. How long to you consider winter in
FL. and how many of my Fjord friends can I bring ?
To me, the good weather down here starts in November and ends in April.
October/May are tolerable and June
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Just thinking about what Marsha said about her fjords taking cues from other
horses. When our fjords arrived two years ago, we had them shipped to a
friends due to the potential difficulties with getting into our place with a
tractor
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I wish you would send some down here!
Robin in Florida
Humid with highs in the mid 80s---yuck!! Ooruk and Patrick are not pleased.
Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, cloudy and +6: We sent the cold arctic air
down
to you folks!
Access over
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I use a Myler snaffle the one that is legal for
dressage. Both of my fjords really leaned on a
french-link snaffle but do well in the Myler. I had a
warmblood mare who would lean on you and we used a
Pessoa type snaffle on her
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Are you really feeding 14 pounds of feed a day to a
fjord? I disagree that all fjords have cresty necks.
They do have thicker shorter necks than some other
breeds but should not be cresty. My fjords get
essentially no feed (1/2 a 4 oz
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I don't call hay feed That is why I am asking if
Cheryl is feeding 14# of feed a day which to me means
grain or some type of concentrated feed or if she
means concentrate and hay together because I have
never heard of anyone except maybe
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I think that for a number of people putting out
$10,000 unexpectedly for colic surgery would be
difficult. However for a fairly reasonable yearly
premium, surgical insurance that will cover usually
$7500 to $10,000 depending on what you get
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I haven't had time to read everyone's posts this week
but agree with the info about colic. Colic can be a
bellyache or a surgical emergency and it is sometimes
difficult to tell which. I had had Ooruk and Ulyssa
at home less than a year
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My horses don't chew the fence much because I have
electric on the board fence but we have a lot of trees
on the property (over 200 sabal palms alone) and they
frequently eat the trees. They prefer the smooth bark
trees and I have fenced
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Maybe I gave the wrong idea in the original message.
Except for a few of the trees that I don't want them
to destroy, I am not really worried about the trees.
I worry that eating the bark and wood will make them
sick but so far they seem
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I don't know about Joan's horses but my horses don't
crib, they eat bark and wood of trees which is
different from cribbing.
Robin in Florida
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Hay should always be tested, but as a general rule,
you should feed the 1:1
ratio with legume hay, and the 2:1
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I haven't bought that brand but my 14.3 HH gelding
wears a 72-75 sheet depending on the brand.I have been
told by an experienced fjord person that this gelding
is not drafty so I don't know how he would compare to
your mare. You could put
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I know you guys feel real sorry for me when I am
complaining about freezing when the daytime high is 50
degrees. Us Florida people always make the excuse
that it just feel much colder down here because of the
wind. Last winter when I went
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A woman contacted me today who lives about an hour and
a half from me on the west coast of Florida. She has
draft horses now but is getting older and is
interested in looking at fjords. She will be making a
visit to Ohio soon. She
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My fjords are both barefoot and do well but the ground
is very sandy here. The Hanovarian has to have shoes.
I have tried a number of times to pull the shoes and I
won't bore you with the details but he can't go
without them even on the rear
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I haven't gotten the winter issue yet and I did pay
the annual membership in January, I am not sure if it
was overdue. Anybody got Mike's email address?
Robin in Florida
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There is something called Laser Sheen that comes in a
concentrate. I think you mix 3 oz to 29 oz of water.
It is cheaper and I think works about the same.
Robin
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One way we get our horses to drink enough here in our
hot climate is after riding (and sometimes before in
the really hot weather), we give them Gatorade. This
also works to get them to drink at shows or on the
trailer if they like it. We
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Congratulations are truly in order to Prisco, Kestrel
and Lori. We had a great visit with she and Stefan.
She rode my Ooruk and when I got on he went like I've
never felt him go before. I have been riding dressage
for a bunch of years (I
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I don't know about horses but in people you can't
really interpret total calcium levels without knowing
the albumin level as well since most calcium is
protein bound. At any rate, 10.5 shouldn't be anything
to worry about since it is only
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We have a combination of wood and chain link for
perimeter fencing because that was what was here and
my husband wouldn't let me re-fence because he thought
I was never going to think the place was perfect
enough to actually bring the horses
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There is a guy named Steve O'Grady who was a farrier
then became a vet and now specializes in hoof
problems. When my warmblood had a crack probably from
improper trimming that turned into a year-long
nightmare, I took him to see this guy
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Hi Everyone,
I have a couple oversize fly masks that ended up being
too big for my warmblood gelding who has a fairly big
head (wears an oversize dressage bridle). They are
just laying around here taking up space. If anyone has
a draft
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I don't know anything about the cheap indian saddles
but they probably wouldn't fetch much if you decided
you didn't like them and to sell them. Wintecs seem
to be a good choice for a lot of fjords. I have a
Bates Isabel that with the easy
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I was going to start the bid on Ebay at $925 including
the gullet set which new costs about $100. The saddle
has some wear as it is about 4 years old and went with
both Ooruk and Ulyssa when they went for training but
overall is in pretty
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I like to keep the tails untangled but never use a
brush, I hand pick them or gently use a wide-tooth
comb after spraying with Lazer sheen or putting some
other detangler on them starting at the bottom and
working my way up. I try to keep
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MTG is a product made by Shapely's here in Fort Myers,
Florida that is supposed to be a Mane/Tail Conditioner
and dermatitis treatment. It is kind of a stinky,
oily concoction and I have no idea what is in it. It
doesn't really say on it so
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Is a quad an ATV? If so that is what I and my friend
drag our arenas with all the time. I guess it depends
on what size drag and what size ATV you have. I have
never heard from anyone including the dealership where
I have it serviced
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In my other life, I am a specialist in pediatric
infectious diseases. Supposedly, I have always worked
part-time but from 2003 when we moved here until
last September, I was the only peds ID doc from Tampa
to Miami so part-time meant I rode
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--- Michelle King [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Does anyone have suggestions about lighting for an
outdoor arena?
The barn where I used to have my horse in Virginia had
lights around the arena that were put in by the
electric company
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Obviously, with living in Florida, if our fjords are
ever going to work, they have to do it in the heat but
I try to be extremely careful with them. I only work
them in the morning or evening, hose them before and
after working and hydrate
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Has anyone used Old Mac, Boa or Cavallo's Simple Boots
and if so what did you like and dislike about them?
My big horse developed an abscess and his shoe had to
be pulled so now needs wrapped and will not be able to
have the shoe back
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Lucky you, there is no crispness here just stickiness.
My guys got their first clipping this week which is
late for them. I usually have to start in August.
Robin in SW Florida
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The days feel
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I have a large and small pair from Premier 1 the
fence/clipper/sheep supply company and I think they do
a good job. They sharpen the blades for really cheap
and get them back to you fast. They have good
customer service. Mine get a lot
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I have 2 geldings and a mare who are the only horses
on my property. One of the geldings and the mare are
fjords and the other gelding is a Hanovarian. The
problem I have is that when the mare goes into heat,
the fjord gelding has tried
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Black walnut sawdust or shavings can cause laminitis
in horses but I don't know about the leaves.
Robin in Florida
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My vet told me that black walnut leaves are toxic
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I have 2 fjords. The mare doesn't drink a lot and the
gelding does. I have had his chemistries checked and
they are normal.
Robin in Florida
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Ooruk (6 year old gelding Orka X Maite)made his
dressage debut at first level this month. First we
went to a schooling show and he scored 69.7% for a
second place with the top score being 70% on First
Level Test 1. Then last weekend we
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No they didn't have a photographer there and I didn't
think to take a camera. We do have one video out of
the three rides because due to some confusion that I
won't bore you with the details of the other rides
didn't get taped. I have
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I supplement with a vitamin/mineral supplement because
my fjords get just a handful of concentrate to think
they are getting something since my warmblood gets fed
concentrate about 2-5 pounds a day depending on his
workload. Certain
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I agree with Bonnie's comments. It is the same with
dogs and cats, people are allowed to breed as many as
they want or be irresponsible about spaying/neutering
their pets so there are too many so they have to
suffer terrible lives and die
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My Hanovarian has biopsy-proven EPSM. He has done
much better on the special diet and exercise program.
At first I fed him the alfalfa cubes and oil but
eventually he wouldn't eat it anymore so I put him on
the Releve food
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Maybe the way the supplement works is that it makes
their food taste bad so they don't eat it.
Robin
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I have decided to put the ponies on a weight
management
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Here is a website that tells about the screening blood
tests. Definitive diagnosis is by biopsy and it is
not that big a deal. If they have the right kind of
needle, they can do a needle biopsy. My horse had a
regular biopsy
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Hello from Olivia Farm,
For real riding I have a pair of insulated,
full-seat, winter over-pants from State Line
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Well, I am envious of the people who's fjords stop
when they spook. Although he is a lot better now than
when I got him and it doesn't happen often, you aren't
doing any neck riding when Ooruk spooks. I have
learned to throw my shoulders
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I know, we are weinies and it has really only been in
the 50s mostly at night. We have had just a couple of
days where it didn't get out of the 50s. When it get
that cold this far south, everyone is in their gloves
and knit hats. We did
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I agree with Janet, if the horse is fat, I would give
him some type of what I call diet i.e. lower
calorie/protein grass hay and give him more of it to
keep him busy and happy, get rid of the oats and
alfalfa pellets and just give him a good
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I have had the same problem with the horses taking the
t-post caps off. I have looked at T-post covers but
can't find any to buy that come as a single one so I
can see what it is like before buying 20 or 25 since
they are not exactly cheap
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Thanks, Marcia. I found them and ordered two bags
from Jeffers and also found some fairly cheap T-post
covers and ordered a couple of them to see what they
are like. If anyone wants some of my leftover caps of
the other type let me know
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We have lived in Florida for almost 5 years and almost
4 years with the fjords. It took the horses awhile to
acclimate to the extreme heat that you get in the
summer here. You have to be prepared to clip them in
the winter and the first
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If I had to pick a place in Florida, I would go with
the Ocala-Gainesville area where it is not hot for as
long and there are a lot of amenities for horses and
horse owners. There are tons of excellent equine vets
as well as the University
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Well, this is not going to be very popular but whoever
bred him probably knows who he is and should take him
back. I would take him if we weren't restricted to
three horses by our property zoning.
Robin in Florida
--- Karen Keith [EMAIL
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I saw in one of the horse magazines someone that used
show ribbons to make a quilt but don't remember which
one it was--maybe Horse Illustrated?
Robin
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Kris,
If you don't find anyone on the list, I have used a
hauling company called Crystal Creek that are out of
Ocala and do alot of hauling between there and
Kentucky. They are a husband and wife and are
extremely conscientious
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I had a Bates Isabel for a few years which I sold not
too long ago. The pros:
-Fits a lot of horses if you have all the gullet
plates.
- Holds it's value fairly well if you sell on the
internet.
The thing I didn't like about it is that I
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Go to Premier1's website or get their catalog. They
have something that is called Equiline fence that you
might look into. They are a reliable company and very
helpful.
Robin
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I don't know what the laws are in your state but do
not trespass or take them. I would call the sheriff's
department or animal services and find out what can be
done. Here they have something called an Ag deputy
that will go investigate
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I know some people think garlic is great and it
probably does repel insects but it can give your horse
anemia and the dose that it takes to cause it is
apparently not well worked out. An explanation of the
mechanism is in the following link
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Actually there is an article outlining a very small
study on the effects of garlic on horses and also
several on the effects of allium (the component in
onions, garlic and chives that reportedly causes the
problem). Please see American
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Do any of you who live in dry places have specific
regimens that you follow or that your vet has advised
for prevention of sand colic? In southwest Fl, winter
is our dry season but we have had two summers with
much less rainfall than usual
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I have a pair of black suede half-chaps with a zipper
and elastic panel on the outside. They are size large.
I think they are riding sport brand by Dover. They
were used a couple months by a girl who was riding for
me last summer
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What kind of powdered psyllium do you buy? I have
never seen it in powder except like metamucil. Also
why the senior feed as opposed to some other feed?
Robin
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Kate, did the vet put the hoof testers on him? The
acuteness and severity of the lameness does seem
consistent with a hoof abscess but really it could be
anything. I feel like the queen of lameness because I
have had so many problems
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We get some kind of orange flavored bute powder from
our vet and the two gelding eat it up on their food
with no problem if they happen to need a dose. The
mare is a different story, however after trial and
error with a bunch of concoctions
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Although this may not be right, my understanding is
that at least in some breeds that branding has gone by
the wayside and been replaced by microchipping. My
Hanovarian is freeze-branded but he is 13 and I heard
they are not doing it anymore
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One thing to consider is that the brands do not always
look nice even freeze brands. My Hanovarian has a
very nice-looking freeze brand but his half-brother
was not so lucky, his just looks like a big scar.
They are both grey horses so I
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They have discomfort in the area when it is done--not
after it is healed.
Robin
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In my search of brands I stumbled upon this site and
think it is a rather
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In southwest florida, we have what would be considered extremely hot, humid
weather from May through October with daily high temps in the 90s and high
humidity. I have found the Boink tights to be good as far as comfort and
coolness
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In the winter, which is the nice weather here, mine go out about 15 or 16 hours
a day but the grass is generally pretty sparse since it is our dry season. I
actually have to feed a lot of hay to keep them from pulling what grass
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My husband has a used Smucker's Harness listed on Ebay for sale. It came with
a cart he bought (that I told him not to buy) that he was planning to use once
he taught Ulyssa to drive (which he doesn't know how to do). He lost interest
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The fjords seem to have less skin problems than other horses even in hot, humid
SW florida. In the summer, my warmblood has to have his lower legs scrubbed
with anti-bacterial shampoo and sprayed with microtec spray to ward off
rainrot
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I have not had a fjord develop melanomas but my grey Hanovarian gelding has a
number of them. I was advised the same as you that you leave them alone unless
they get so large that they interfere with some function or if they were
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I didn't find the video but did find an article about Hickman, Nebraska that is
trying to evict a 32 year old horse off the property it has lived on all its
life. If this is true, then those people should be harassed to death. I sent
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I did read the other side of the story after I was able to find it. I agree
that the horse owner's son seems to be somewhat of a moron. That being said,
we all know the horse is not likely to be a health hazard so what is an annual
exam
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Well, I have the trailer hooked up and loaded with stuff I will need. I
appreciate your offer so much and may take you up on it sometime. I am
planning on taking the horses off the island tomorrow morning to about 35 miles
inland
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Well, I just ordered two pairs of the enduracool clarino seats. I don't like
leather seats although I have never had deerskin specifically. The sale is a
great deal so I hope I like them. Does anyone know if the sale is only for
today
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I get The Horse e-mail newsletter and they gave the website for an organization
that is helping in relief efforts for horses on Galveston island. Apparently
there are 100 or more loose horses that they are trying to get to safety
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Lisa, my printer is not working. If I e-mail pictures with the names, can you
print them? Do you think it is safe to send the gift cards in the mail? I will
get one today.
Robin
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I think what Gayle may be referring to is the Animalintex poultice. They make
some especially in the shape for the hoof. Stephen O'Grady DVM who is a
vet/farrier who specializes in hoof problems recommends them. You can order
from
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There is a boot that you can turn the horse out in called Soft ride boots. It
velcros on and worked very well for me when my warmblood had an abscess and had
to have his shoes pulled. They are a little pricey at $175 a pair but if you
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I have used the spray for tents, etc to freshen up the waterproofing on
blankets and sheets. One of the brands is KIWI Camp Dry. You just spray it on
clean dry sheet or blanket and let it dry. You can buy it at WalMart or
someplace
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When my warmblood was 2 and at a boarding barn, he ate part of a brand-new $500
tractor seat when someone parked the tractor adjacent to his paddock. Nothing
happened to him but I would call my vet if I were you.
Robin in Florida
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That is just horrible but does seem suspicious to me. If it were me, I would
not put them out in a field that was accessible to the road if there are any
other possibilities. There have been reports in the past couple years of
horses
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