On 6/9/07, Nancy Sturm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > That said, we take our horses to endurance rides where they share feed and > drink out of common water tanks. I try not to worry. > > Nancy >
i would take my own water i think! In fact I have been looking at systems people have for carrying large quantities of water. The tank you buy that fits in the corner of the tack room and then some rig jobs that look effective, a barrel and a syphon even :) I took the guys to the vet, Tivar too, got his west nile so I cant ride him today, I always let them rest a day after a shot like that. I love my vet! But he dioes this thing where duiring the week he tacks on 30 bucks extra for an appt but every sat has a "clinic" first come first serve, no office fee, cheaper, if a problem crops up during the week or you need something you can just go and be there early in line and get out quickly. But they sometimes have so many horses thru there. I have watched them wash hands, use gloves, disinfectant, but I won't let my horses touch noses or graze there etc. When things are going around I honestly hate to go there but susan from saddleuptack on the other list pointed out how upper respiratory things in fla are just off the chart now due to smoke from fires. so would aggravate even a minor thing. i dont think I will ride with anyone til it passes... Janice-- yipie tie yie yo
