Thanks everyone for your help. I got a ton of the first cutting same field today. I'm going to send it in for sugar and starch tomorrow. I have enough 2nd cutting (tested hay) to last just Copper

Dee, with your seniority and experience on this List, I can only hope that many will follow in your shoes. You've helped us grow, learn, hope and cheer. Big <hugs> for you and Party. When the time

Oh Dee, I'm so sorry for you. One day when your heart only has a dull ache, you'll be able to bring out your wonderful photos. You are so lucky that you've had the extra time with him, and that

I hope this helps someone's horse like it helped mine. When Sammy, my 19 year-old Arabian was abscessing and couldn't walk without pain, I was given advice to soak her hooves in straight 20% Peroxide

Dee, my heart is breaking for you. You may not remember but you were the one who got me off the applesauce for my Blue's meds, and I think of you every day - it's made a huge difference, and thanks

Dear Dagmar, Please know that you've gone above and beyond the call of stewardship for Party Lights. I remember your messages to the list from the beginning. I would stay up reading all night about

Dagmar wrote: We're all thinking of you, Dee. There will be some amazing souls there to meet Party at the Bridge. I know because they're my friends. Hugs and a few extra tears from here, in case

Barb S in CT has her mini donk in Sabre Sneakers. They're very cute & seem to work well for her. -Abby -- ************************** Abby Bloxsom www.advantedgeconsulting.com

Suzanne Clothier wrote: How about using the urinary cortisol:creatinine ratio? Eleanor discussed this some time ago - maybe last March? I tried to search but the archive search server is busy. My

wrote: buddys hay comes from central new york area all info is online under dairyone could a basic supplement be made up to somewhat match this hay would be better than the accell he now gets thanks

Dee, I'm sorry you're going through this. We'll remember you in our prayers. - Cindy and Alf (and entourage) in NY

Dee, my heart goes out to you at this very sad time. Be strong for Party, you did everything plus more for your boy. He was very fortunate to have had you love and care for him. I'm very

ahhhh... Dee.....?

It's time for me to let my boy Party go. He's endured enough. The last 2 weeks he's been in a lot of pain and there just isn't a whole heck of a lot we can do for him any more. It's time for me to

I also wish the hay gurus would respond - but it has been my experience with eastern OR hay it has more to do with when it was cut. Because the extremely cold nights there were only a few windows

Yes, the problem isn't only the size, but the shape - they're so much more upright. You "might" get away with hind hoofwing boots from horsesneakers; could try a tracing and/or phone call to see what

wrote: the Ellen - FYI, when I found out my gelding tested positive for Cushings, I did use the CTB first. He shedded out better, seemed better - but his numbers never came down. If I hadn't

hi again. i am in south bend indiana. if anyone within driving distance of south bend is interested in joining forces, i think that i can get a local store to carry this. the store is obviously

Hi Jodie, Just agreeing with Mandy.I'd go with the same field too,with the caveat that I'm not a guru either. Lorna