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    Barn floor

    I have a dirt floor, the stable i work at has 17 stalls, only 5 of them are mats on top of concrete, the rest is dirt. I *HATE* dirt floors with a passion! My barn isn't too bad, but that's because i bed it heavily with shavings, clean it two times a day and pull out one wheelbarrow load...
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    Barn floor

    I have a dirt floor, the stable i work at has 17 stalls, only 5 of them are mats on top of concrete, the rest is dirt. I *HATE* dirt floors with a passion! My barn isn't too bad, but that's because i bed it heavily with shavings, clean it two times a day and pull out one wheelbarrow load...
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    Care of your horses

    I work for a living taking care of horses. When I first started, I spent 49-59 hours a week caring for 18 horses 6 days/week. I'm now down to 15 horses and the BO changed things a little so I'd have less hours there, I can generally get things done there by 4-5PM every day....and i get there...
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    Wounds and scarring on pasterns, a "?"

    My mare has scars on her pasterns, on the hind legs....I think she had them when I bought her, but from my experience, it isn't easy to get hair to grow back on legs. Good luck!
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    Breeding

    Well, I sent my mare to the breeders late last year (she was still cycling) to be bred...didn't really WANT to breed that late (I believe i sent her in late october or November). The stallion handler decided to wait until the new year to start, which was better for me as I rally prefer early...
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    boarding

    Before you say yes to the gal, make sure she has current coggins on the horses, if possible, go see them BEFORE you agree to taking them to make sure they look healthy. Full board here, generally, no matter the size horse will run you $250 and up per month. That usually includes feed, turnout...
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    Health Certificates

    I'm in agreement, worthless piece of paper...ahem..expensive piece of worthless paper! Everytime I've been present for a horse getting a health certificate, rarely have I seen the vet actually check anything, except take a quick glance. Some didn't care as long as they had a current coggins...
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    need help suggestions something!

    I hate to say it, but there is no 'magic' trailer loading and nothing will get it done if they are in a hurry. Horses that are already bad at trailer loading will be worse if you try to rush them...and there's no quick way to get a stubborn or an afraid horse onto a trailer. The best method...
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    Non horsey hubby needs a list

    I second having a horsey friend that he can call in case he needs to, having them come check things a couple times wouldn't be a bad idea. Write down signs of founder, colic, show him how to take a temp., etc. If horse has any previous health issues, make sure he knows what they are and what...
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    Gasoline Prices Effect on Horse Market

    I would still buy a horse, but it would have to be somewhat local...I wouldn't drive much more than a few hours one way for them right now. our new Chevy 3500 dually gets about 10 miles to the gallon when we ARENT hauling and only between 8 and 9 when we are....and that's even with an empty...
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    Another farrier bit the dust and boy I'm mad

    I agree, you should learn to do it yourself. I've lived in somewhat remote areas and also lived in very populated areas. In California, by the time I found a good farrier, something happened and they'd stop showing up (sually an argument with a barn owner). Calling new farriers left me with a...
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    Chasing down your money...

    I'm sorry that you are going through this. We have sold a couple horses that were only $1,000 each, both sold on payment plans. I retained the papers on one and the other had the things they needed to register her, but i never signed anything so that they could. They both started making...
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    What would you do?

    I hate to say it, but knoe several people that transport state to state without a health cert., I don't know if they have current coggins or not.... Me? I ALWAYS have a current coggins, and only get a health cert. if I am going out of state. Are there states that require you to have a brand...
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    Price of feed

    I last paid $3.50/bale for an Alfalfa/Orchard Grass mix, bought 75 bales and will be going back next month to buy more than that before the winter hay prices show up. I was fore warned to expect $5-$6/bale starting in late Sep-October. My bales are only about 35-40lbs. I still pay more for my...
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    Taking Photos of your horses...

    You could do what i do........run around like crazy with a lunge whip in one hand and my camera in the other! LOL Of course, it's difficult, I have to run, then stop, focus my camera and *hope* my mare is still moving out like I want her to. By the time i get it focused, she usually has...
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    Miniauture Horse Trailers!

    For miniature horses, they make a camper type thing that you put in the bed of a truck, if you are iffy about pulling a trailer, one like this should be no problem because it's actually on your vehicle and your not pulling anything. I forget what site I saw them at, but they should come up in a...
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    Just a what if...

    Ok, so, it's not ALL based on conformation. But, there are several excellent producing horses that they themselves look horrible, for whatever reason. Serious conformation faults would very obviously not be able to breed, but, who decides what lesser faults are acceptable? What if the horse...
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    Just a what if...

    This has been brought up for other breeds as well, the biggest problem is A: Cost and B: Who decides what stallions are good enough? Even with stallion testing, you still need judges, and depending on what activities must be included in the testing period, a lot is probably still going to be...
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    Can provide excellent home for a mini rescue

    Hello everyone. I've recently moved my mare home (she's due to foal in Feb. 06), but she is much too lonely being here by herself and I'd like to find a companion for her. Age isn't important, I don't care if they're breedable, preferably sound, but if they have arthritis, or are a little...
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