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    We have a Darling Filly

    We have a darling filly. The proud dad is Thunder,the silver black in my avitar. She is very active, and loves to be scratched. She is fine in every way except her eye was injured during birth. At first her eye was just matted, and we were cleaning with unsented baby wipes. But then slowly...
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    My Mare Aborted Last Night for the 2nd Time

    One of my favorite mares aborted last night. She was at 280 - 290 days. It was scary, as the baby was not in the correct position. (But luckily we were able to correct the positioning.) She passed the placenta, and she is well. Which is the most important! But it is such a heartbreaker...
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    Safe-guard Equi-Bits dewormer

    Has anybody used the Safe-guard Equi-Bits alfalfa pellets for deworming? I am considering trying them for the 5-day double-dosage Safe-guard treatment. I have a couple that swing their head like crazy when I use a tube to deworm. It's not unusual that I squirt... the head swings... and its a...
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    My Mare has Aborted

    It’s so sad. My sweet mare, Windy, has aborted her foal. She was about 240 days. The good news is that she is fine. Windy is my favorite mare. I am so thankful that she is OK. Though we continue to watch her. This is my 1st experience with abortion, and I would appreciate any input from...
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    Non-Climb Horse Fencing

    Hi, I am looking for info about non-climb horse fencing. For those of you who have (or have had) it…… what is your evaluation? Have you had problems such as getting hooves stuck? There seems to be 2 kinds the “V-Mesh” and the “2 x 4” Mesh”. Which do you think is better in regards to...
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    Is Anyone Watching the World Show Sale??

    I would like to watch the sale. I have gone to the Auction Web Page => http://www.livecattlesales.com/main/index.php But do not see how to log on. Is anyone able to get on-line??
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    Quick Questions about Bio-sponge

    I am looking to order a few tubes of Bio-sponge paste.... just to have on-hand for when needed. I am trying to decide how many tubes to order, and a few questions come to mind. Are there any special storage requirements? Does it expire? If yes..... in general, how far out is the expiration...
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    Impaction Colic - 3 Horses in 2 months

    We have recently been having a series of colic, due to impaction. (3 horses in 2 months) They have been relatively mild. But still very scary. The cause seems to be Mesquite Tree Beans. (For those of you not familiar…… Mesquite is a very hardy & prolific tree in this part of the country...
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    Would Appreciate Critique of Website

    Hi Everyone, I have been working on updating/improving my Web site, and would really appreciate your feedback. (I know I suffer from "Barn Blindness", at times Not sure if I suffer from "Web Blindness", too. ) If you would please take a look and let me know your thoughts about the way...
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    What Do You Think Is A Pet Quality Mini??

    I have recently begun to wonder…… what criteria is used to designate a mini as “Pet Quality”? Is it registered -vs- unregistered? Is it show horses -vs- non-show horses? Is it conformation? And if so…… what are the attributes associated with Pet Quality? Other qualities??? I am...
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    We have a Beautiful Pinto Colt

    I am so excited about this guy (I think he’s gorgeous). He is a beautiful chestnut colt with blue eyes. But I really need help with a name!!!! We would like the name to have “ Heart “ in it. (To quickly explain… it is purely sentimental reasons. Last May this mare had a chestnut pinto...
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    Foals Are Such A Joy.... I can watch them forever

    I never get tired of watching foals. And, I take lots of pictures, but very few are any good. :DOH! I liked these pictures….. and wanted to share. They are of our filly, Cocoa. She truly is a darling….. and is just as sweet as she looks. Here is a Cute Picture of Cocoa with one of our...
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    Wow – Our 2nd Foal for 2008 Yippee!!

    We have been super-busy, lately... and it has not stopped, yet. On Saturday morning we had our 2nd foal for the year….. a beautiful colt!! Everything was perfect. We are very pleased. He’s a big guy, with long legs. His sire is Kings Thundercloud …. we have named him Majesty’s Storm...
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    Clipping for Dummies – 101

    They say there is no such thing as a stupid question. Well… that was before I decided to learn how to clip. I need help. Here is what I have done so far. I bought some Double Ks, with two size 7 blades and two size 10. (I do not show….. so do not need a close clip… I think the size 7 will...
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    Introducing Mattie & Beauty

    It occurs to me that I ought to introduce the 2 mares who recently joined our growing little herd. (Thank You, Tony! Beauty & Mattie are both a great addition to our farm family!!!) This is Buster Browns Beauty. I think she is a Beautiful Bay. (I noticed I got a string of “ B’s “...
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    Our 1st Foal for 2008

    The Filly Fairy came last Monday. And I am very grateful everything went smoothly, without any problems. Here is our little darling. We’ve been calling her Cocoa. (And I am in Love ) A couple of pics when she was only 12 hours old And then from yesterday.... at 6 days
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    What about a Miniature Hay Baler??

    Is anyone familiar with compact hay balers?? Currently we buy hay. But we would really like to be more self reliant for hay supply… if we can. We have a few acres and a smaller size tractor. It cannot handle a “regular” hay baler. But we have found this compact hay baler that sounds...
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    Sick Stallion is at the Vets

    Our stallion stopped eating. We took him to the vet.. They kept him a couple of days. All blood chemistry levels were OK, except his White Blood Cell count was Low. They kept him a couple of days. Treatment was IV fluids and antibiotics. He began eating, and came back home on Tuesday...
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    Color Help Needed

    I will soon be registering our only colt from 2007 I am thinking that Dusty is Chestnut. But he seems to be getting lighter in color. His Mom is Palomino, shown below. His dad is a Silver Dapple ( and is Ee ) So I was just wondering what you all think.... is he most likely Chestnut? Here...
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    Color Question about Bays

    I think I remember reading "somewhere" that often the lower legs of a Bay are light colored at birth..... and then darken. I guess my 1st question is...... Has this been your experience??? (Or was that just bad info??) Then, IF it is true...... - when do the lower legs begin to darken? -...
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