Recent content by Ridgerunner

Does anybody know if Bonnie Fogg is still doing readings? If she is, that'd be my first call. Many times Bonnie can tell exactly what the horse is feeling. She's helped me out a few times in the past. Love her!

Beautiful foals! That black colt is simply stunning!

I'm with Miniv. Miniature Horses, Their Care, Breeding, and Coat Colors has been my bible since I got my first minis almost 20 years ago. I re-read Blessed Are the Broodmares every spring!

That's why I only give a light dose, 1cc. If it's a real colic, that won't stop it, and I know it's time to call my vet. I give it orally. I never give banamine IM anymore.

Over the years I've had several mares like that. I have one now that has an episode during every cycle. She doesn't roll, but lays down a lot, and just generally acts 'off'. One light dose of banamine and she's fine. For 3 weeks! lol

SparklinJewel, are you in the KC, MO area? When we lived in Raytown, I discovered that Del Moody lived not too far from us. Unfortunately, we were in the process of moving back to the farm in south MO, and I never got to go see his horses! Talked to him a few times on the phone, and he was...

Yes, that's intestinal lining. I've seen it once before when I had an impaction colic. Your little girl really needs IV hydration, but since your vet sounds like a real winner, do everything you possibly can to get her to drink! It's a good sign that she's moved some of the impaction through...

I've always fed the alfalfa pellets dry, mixed with their feed. The couple of times I tried the cubes, they were like little alfalfa BRICKS! No way to feed them without soaking them! All of mine love the pellets, except for my boys. Father and son, and they're both little divas when it comes...

Trying this again! I just typed a long post, and the cyber fairies gobbled it up! The short version is this. You asked about grain. I wouldn't give her any grain till you get this resolved. It definitely sounds like ulcers, and grain is the worst thing for ulcers. You should see...

Hey Barefootin, I didn't know that was you! Again, thank you! And I've always loved your avatar! What a cute pic!

Even though I'm pretty late (hubby had surgery), I just wanted to thank Saleena Hilderbrand for the neat heart shaped picture frame! I put a pic of my grandkids with one of my foals in it. And thanks REO for having these fun games for us!

That head shot is just stunning! What a beautiful face and big soft eye! You're gonna have so much fun with her! But be aware that soon you'll realize she needs a little buddy her own size. Or two or three!

Hi Shirley! Welcome from the Missouri Ozarks! Sorry your little mare lost her foal, but we've all been there. More times than I care to think about! It breaks your heart for sure. But then you have a live one, and it heals your heart! Wish we were closer. I'd breed her to one of my boys...

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