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    Horse DNA test.

    Depending on why you're getting a DNA test for your horse, the results might not be totally accurate. If you're doing it to verify your horse's parentage as a requirement to register it in a certain breed's studbook so you can register your horse, then yes, it will be worth it, assuming one or...
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    On the intelligence of livestock

    I think all animals are smart! In the sense that they are able to evaluate whatever's available in their environment, and find some way to use it to make their lives more comfortable.
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    Calling horse owners! Slow feeding square bales in dangerous weather.

    Moving around helps keep them warm, so possibly set hay nets in various places around their pasture? Put the majority in their shelter, to encourage them to keep out of the blizzard/wet. Are they blanketed? Depending on what breeds they are, the ones who grow a thick winter hair coat will do...
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    Horses!

    A friend of mine bought a new horse, Rosie, an 11 year-old Mustang. I'm so happy my friend decided to board here at the same barn I board at! Yesterday we went on a trail ride together, and it was so fun. My friend told me, the other day when she went on the trails by herself, Rosie was...
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    Tips for managing a horse with dry coat syndrome?

    What part of the country, what type of climate, do you live in? As a Chintoteage pony, did he come directly from that area (hot summers, but sea breezes all year and moderate winters) to your area, where there's maybe more exaggerated temperature changes of the seasons? I'm imagining a horse...
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    When pets get old…

    People like you make this hard world a better place. For the animals in your life for sure, but also for the rest of us animal lovers as well, by hearing your story. When your beloved guys eventually pass, don't feel guilty about taking a break. Take comfort in knowing you did your best for...
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    Horses!

    I know, it's crazy what these cost new! I have another fleecy that I use with my jump saddle, also removable from the leather part and washable. I bought that used as well, from a different barn mate with a giant horse, so I don't need extenders with that one. One thing you could do: some...
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    Horses!

    Here you go, the girth is an Ovation "Europa" dressage girth. For now, I'm using it with a girth extender on both sides - we're still working on my mare's "baby belly" and just another 50 lbs or so and I'll be able to use the girth by itself, but for now I use two extenders so I can keep it even...
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    Horses!

    I'll take a look at it tomorrow, I don't remember the model. I bought it used from one of my fellow boarders who had some tack for sale.
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    Horses!

    Had a setback with my new girl a couple weeks ago - I fell off due to my own stupidity. She did nothing wrong whatsoever, it was absolutely my fault for being an idiot and forgetting to check my girth! Which was part of the very first lesson I ever had, 57 years ago, before I ever even got on a...
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    Horse name!!!!!

    Are you sure she is really Palomino? Honey looks Palomino, but this little girl looks like a very light Paint. Or maybe she just rolled in something, LOL!
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    Horse name!!!!!

    If her "sister" is Honey, maybe she should be Maple Syrup?
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    Horses!

    Aw, he's cute! Why is me making a crabby face, though? Does he not like getting his picture taken? :p
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    Horses!

    Not knowing how my new mare trailers, I decided I wanted to tow my trailer to the barn and park it there for a month or two so I could practice with her. I hadn't used it since I moved my two late retirees three years ago, it's just been parked in the grass next to my driveway ever since I got...
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    Horses!

    Aw, thank you! I feel like I'm monopolizing this thread with all my horsey musings, hope nobody minds. I should at least take pictures! Especially now that she's started to lose a bit of her brood-mare/hay belly (wish I could say the same for myself!)
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