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:( Hugs to you, Leah. You know it's the right thing, although it is never ever easy.

But I will control when the food comes. Want dinner? Don't kick me. Kick me= my opoosable thumbs take the food bowl out. The horse can't challenge me to be the superior and come grab it out my...

It's a good idea to have a vet check his heart!

YES!

Awesome point!

Sorry, I just don't think any horse could make me a subordinate. I have opposable thumbs to open gates among other things, cash to buy horsegrain, and a plethora of other things which constantly put...

Epona, thanks for the clarification!

I guess I wonder why we don't use positive reinforcement (rewarding for what we want) more often with horses (like petting for standing still, rewards for a...

Luckily animals are very resilient. Most can learn to trust again. Operant conditioning, counter conditioning, desensitization, and classical conditioning will fix nearly anything. Every once and a...

Or anxiety. A lack of predictability increases anxiety. Lack of predictability= one day the owner is nice and pocket nudges equals treats, the next day the owner is a big scary monster who throws...

So, you have taught him that this is ok for the past 4 years, but suddenly the same behaviors are not ok now. How would the horse know that know that he's 4 he's not allowed to do the same things he...

Was it in Asbury Park at Convention Hall? The 1st night MR worked with a Palomino stud named Cooscenario and it did NOT go well... the 2nd night with a Palomino gelding. The 2nd was mine :D

My...

So far so good for mine. I have 3 variety's of lettuce, radish, carrots, and peas. I got inspired when I saw a classmate. She has herbs and spinach- and the spinach is huge.

I was glad they...

All good suggestions!

Other thoughts: accupuncture and doggie physical rehab.

I've been lucky enough to see two big vet clinic's rehab centers. They have a water treadmill, laser therapy (the...

I saw someone's and got to play with it. :D

It's just a giant I touch, but it can also run Pages, Keynote,etc . It is great for the frequent traveler, as the movie quality is wonderful, and it...

Still waiting to hear back from the mods- but all I need is $315 by the 15th for the program fee, then I'll figure out airfare. Wow, what a difference a day makes :D

I have a short break without...

Oh, and we had health certificates for all our animals as well as updated their vaccines (less our heart disease dog). We were never asked for health certificates (even for the horses), but, going...

Fort Collins, our home area!

Lots of people do that route (are you taking route 80?- watch the snow!). Have fun!

We drove our 3 dogs out there from NJ (one had heart disease), 2 cats, and 2...

;) My friend just gave us this photo of my dear Champ. I love it. I may just post a picture of him or a lock of his mane in an eBay auction- but I wasn't sure if anyone besides those of us who knew...

What a difference a day makes.

Today started in tears for me. I finally broke down.... it's been a tough last 2 months since Champ died, and my DH, and some good friends, have really needed my...

Learn new things every day!
The whole Ca+ thing is so much more confusing than meets the eyes, esp. with PTH, osteoblasts/clasts, etc join the party.

I'm still confused- as I know hypocalcemia...

One of the big reasons the TNR clinic I volunteer for doesn't keep them overnight is because these are feral wild kitties and they are put back into the carriers/traps while they are still knocked...

Please don't wait. She is in pain- and there are stronger drugs- and it sounds like she needs something.

I rescued an old shelter dog that we found had osteo in his skull (confirmed with rads). ...

Hehe! My friend who was an English major is starting her 4th year of vet school next month!

My childhood neighbor does this! She is now working in Manhattan and loves her job. To think of it, she was quite the quiet librarian style. She really make a big difference with the children- of...

Sadly I already got that back- and it went straight to tuition :(

Firebug- ALL ideas are something worth offering. In just a few minutes I've gotten some great ideas I certainly wouldn't have...