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I've always thought the mileage rule seemed like an antitrust violation, but never had occasion to look closely at the matter. If nothing else, my feeling is that it protects mediocre horse shows and...

I think that depends on the pro. Someone who is just starting out may do all that (though even then, many seem to feel they should not have to do more than ride and teach, at least that's the trend...

I agree 100 percent with Go Fish, who posted the above. Not having a "desk job" does not excuse the behavior IMO. If you are running a business, you behave professionally. Period. I do understand...

I'm just going to say it: I find the plethora of George Morris threads to be an absolute snoozefest. Does that count?

I know a lot of people love their Rambo Duos, but personally I can't stand the hassle of the liner being attached to the shell. I find it to be a huge PITA. I much prefer using stable blankets or...

To the OP: I've done this a couple of times (i.e. purchased horses in the $25k price range that would not vet in order to afford higher quality for less money) and I won't do it again. I guess some...

Try FarmVet. I found some there this summer.

This is an excellent point. You can learn to love an ugly duckling if you love riding and caring for him or her. One of my best horses was far from beautiful when I bought him, but he was lovely to...

I have seen stifle and hock injections help quite a bit with twisting. I also think the stifle blister is a good suggestion. If it were me and I really liked the horse and his mind (which let's face...

Thanks Beethoven. LH, what kind did you use? I only have the all-leather bosal-looking type, which I know will not be the right answer for my horse (not enough steering or brakes), so I've been...

Beethoven, what kind of hackamore did you use? I've been thinking of trying one on my very hot TB jumper who is easily offended, but I'm not sure what kind to try. I'm concerned about being able to...

I haven't tried Ace powder, but I have used compounded Ace paste and found it worked as well as injectable (which I give IM or IV, not orally).

You could talk to your vet about trying a daily med such as Sucralfate, Cimetidine or Ranitidine, all of which are relatively inexpensive and available in horse-appropriate doses from your...

The expense and the BS of showing in the hunters in part led me to take up jumpers years ago. If I still had a hunter I'd take a stab at it, not with the expectation or hope of winning, but in hopes...

I don't mean to single out this poster because this is a common sentiment, but my feeling is, if the "lower-level" riders (i.e. those showing below 3'6" in either the hunters or the jumpers) are the...

With regard to the Banamine/colic issue, it seems the easiest way to avoid this problem would be to switch your NSAID of choice to Banamine (i.e. give Banamine instead of Bute as your regular NSAID...

I've tried many calming supplements with numerous horses over the years. While I think it depends on the individual, I've had the best luck with Quiessence (with extra given before shows) and Perfect...

I have a couple of much-loved retired horses who live out w/run-in sheds, heated water troughs and daily hay and grain. I don't clip them, so I am sure they would be fine with just a sheet and a...

The single NSAID rule goes into effect 12/1/2011: http://www.usef.org/documents/drugsMeds/NSAIDFAQs.pdf

Here is the NSAID form: http://www.usef.org/documents/drugsMeds/NSAIDDisclosureForm.pdf
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Actually, it is not illegal to stack NSAIDS within allowable limits. You cannot stack bute and banamine, but you can combine others. The current rule (which I believe is in effect through the 2011...

I have had the tree widened on my Prestige twice since I purchased it. I believe it was a 33 when I got it, it's now a 36 (which is quite wide). I shipped mine to the Dover warehouse to have it done....

My thoughts exactly.

He was adorable. USEF once contacted me on behalf of a previous owner regarding a horse that was recorded with me. She contacted USEF and they in turn sent me an e-mail asking whether it would be ok...

I have not read all the replies, so forgive me if this has already been suggested, but have you considered using the PPE findings to knock the horse's price down? If the changes were not extensive or...

It is. In fact, I used a blade from a knock-off Furminator on a mane this spring. It was actually a little easier than using a clipper blade because the Fake Furminator blade was wider. For what it's...