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  1. MyFriendFlicker

    Lets See Your Big Guys!

    I have Fizz, or My Phrist Issue, a Half Arab and National Show Horse mare. She's 12 years old and went to Nationals in Country English Pleasure (prior to me purchasing her.) What do I do with her? Ride here on/off the ranch, work a little cattle, give rides to guests and am working on getting...
  2. MyFriendFlicker

    Good Grief!! Poor Pony Has WHAT Sticking Out of Him?!? (Added Photos)

    I only have a moment for a reply, but want to thank you all for the continuing advice. We've switched over to oral abx, crushed into molasses and it goes down easily. His "holes" are looking a lot better, but I am not convinced that this small attack on the problem will create a permanent...
  3. MyFriendFlicker

    Giddyupflix, Horseflix, Barnsweetbarn, etc.

    I haven't tried any of these, but am anxious to hear opinions, too.
  4. MyFriendFlicker

    Kidney failure in my mare

    Stacy, best of luck and good wishes to your little Sonata. Her story breaks my heart. I so hope she overcomes this and has many happy years to go! You sure are fighting it with her and giving her every chance!!
  5. MyFriendFlicker

    Good Grief!! Poor Pony Has WHAT Sticking Out of Him?!? (Added Photos)

    We got him in December 2007. There was no evidence of a problem at that time. We play with or work Flicker at least twice a week and again, never anything visible. Granted, I'm not normally checking him out closely. Only at bath time do I really ever see there. And, interestingly, our dog...
  6. MyFriendFlicker

    Good Grief!! Poor Pony Has WHAT Sticking Out of Him?!? (Added Photos)

    I just got off the phone with the vet. As suspected, I didn't get a good answer. "I got as much of the string out as I could. There may still be more in there, but it might come out on its own. That's why I recommended the hydrotherapy." what? If it was going to come out easy enough to...
  7. MyFriendFlicker

    Good Grief!! Poor Pony Has WHAT Sticking Out of Him?!? (Added Photos)

    I completely agree. I don't understand how it will heal unless it's completely removed. I'm very skeptical that it's going to heal correctly as is. My husband was the one there with him this morning. So, I'm going on second hand information. I'm definitely calling in the morning, but am not...
  8. MyFriendFlicker

    Good Grief!! Poor Pony Has WHAT Sticking Out of Him?!? (Added Photos)

    I was clipping Flicker yesterday and found two horrible holes dripping pus from where he testicles would be. I cleaned him up and out of one hole was a cut "tube end", moist and red in the hole, but dried and enlarged at the end. Possibly the vas deferens? And in the other hole was several...
  9. MyFriendFlicker

    Lowest Cost Decent Harness for Experimenting

    So, is the chrome on the Ozark Pleasure Harness over steel or stainless, do you guys know? Chrome around here doesn't have much of a lifespan...brass generally goes green and yucky quicker, but is functional longer. Or, maybe it's just polished stainless? I should probably just call and...
  10. MyFriendFlicker

    Lowest Cost Decent Harness for Experimenting

    More excellent advice. Thanks, guys! Now, for stupid newbie questions: Overcheck or side check? Brass or chrome? (I assume brass is better unless I need 'silver' b/c I don't have to worry about rust.) Lastly, can you recommend a good bit? I'm assuming a half cheek snaffle, but don't know...
  11. MyFriendFlicker

    Lowest Cost Decent Harness for Experimenting

    Great, guys...I'll order one of the Pleasure Harnesses today, I think. I'm really happy to hear the reviews. I was afraid I had to go with junk or more money than I wanted to spend right now. You think it'll work well for a 36.5" ball of fluff?
  12. MyFriendFlicker

    Lowest Cost Decent Harness for Experimenting

    I am interested in training Flicker to drive, I think. I found an Ozark Mountain Easy Entry cart for a good price..ugly but solid. I can't seem to find a used harness, so I am looking for a new one. I don't know if this is something I am going to stick with or not and while I'm normally...
  13. MyFriendFlicker

    Minis trimming(what does your farrier charge?

    We're expecting our farrier tomorrow....we've only used him once before. I'll hold out opinions on him until I know him better. He charges $35 per horse, regardless of the size.
  14. MyFriendFlicker

    Mane Thinning

    Thank you, thank you! Next time I get some free moments, I'll see if I can make him look marginally presentable. Now, about the clipper marks...am I doing something wrong, or is it because I have cheap clippers? (They're Wahl Stable Pro clippers.)
  15. MyFriendFlicker

    Big Mini Under Saddle

    Funny how that works, isn't it? When our dog startled him, he jerked over a few steps and "threw" our son. The boy was sitting on the gravel, kinda crying and Flicker goes over and nuzzles him a bunch, like he was checking him and saying sorry, too. If it was me that was hurt, he'd just turn...
  16. MyFriendFlicker

    Mane Thinning

    Here's one horrible shot of him in the calf chute. (Dorky pony!!) Eh...a bunch of these pics show his trolly-ness. http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/Past_VNE/Flicker/ I just clipped his body (badly, with my cheap clippers) and pulled his mane/forelock just a little. He looks better...
  17. MyFriendFlicker

    Mane Thinning

    Where on Earth do I start with the mane thinning? I've never done it before. :DOH!
  18. MyFriendFlicker

    Big Mini Under Saddle

    Thanks, guys!! I never have much input on this board, since we are a one mini, non-showing family. But, sometimes, I just have to share a pic that you guys will appreciate.
  19. MyFriendFlicker

    NEW Horse!!! LOTS of pics.!

    Awww, Brandi is such a pretty girl! I love the half arab head. Her profile is so very similar to my Arab/Saddlebred mare, it's amazing. Enjoy her, she looks like a friendy mare and sounds very kind and willing.
  20. MyFriendFlicker

    Big Mini Under Saddle

    Flicker is such a butthead with everyone but our son. He treats that kid like gold! Here are our two littlest boys, riding together with Daddy and his gelding.
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