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I've used Frontline spray (yes, order online) with success. I would spray every 2 - 3 weeks, wherever ticks like to attach (up near sheath, chest etc) and on the legs. It works really well. Now,...

Agree, your horse sounds fine.

If you ever do want to get a companion for him, you can always free lease one fyi. That way if your situation changes you can give him back. I'm always advising...

I know exactly which "rescue" this is, and these very provisions are the ones that drive me mad too! I guess there's an upside in a way, a woman wants to board her horse with me because I'm one of...

Re: the management issue-- it could be, it could not be. My horses are on 20 acres and fly predators have done absolutely zero. I believe our problem is that there are two herds of cows within 1/4...

I was lucky to catch the Lyme early each time. But after four times, I thought I'd better take some preventative steps (I was not taking any precautions before, and I have 10 horses on the farm I"m...

Checks are good, but the problem is you cannot see ticks in the nymph stage, and they can transmit disease. People recommend DEET; there's a natural spray that's been shown to work in studies, I'll...

His problem is not your problem. Give him five days; if you want to be helpful I suppose you could call around, find out which barns have spots, and give him the list.

Is it normal for boarding...

But WHY are you doing this?

Why on earth would you allow someone in your barn if you don't trust them enough so that you don't have to lock everything up?

I don't get it. Why not just give him...

Timex is putting together a list of retirement farms run by COTHers, or recommended by them. From memory I think there's someone over your way (possibly spotmenow?) You could try posting this in...

Sorry, my point of view is based on my experience, which is that around here many many people ride because "it is the thing to do" not because they like riding or horses. And yes, I do have some...

I would just add a word of caution -- my terrier would bring home deer legs every fall/winter and I never really thought much of it. One February he really chowed down on one, and got pancreatitis. ...

Yes. I also use this method, with animalintex.

I drag my pastures whenever they need it, and it is not too cold (I live in the northeast). I don't worry about waiting until it is hot enough.

As you know, the idea is for the hot/dry temp to...

Yes, my trainer's barn has a crew of working students ages 13 - 18. They do a lot of the work -- she has a system down pat. They have time sheets, and are assigned shifts -- basically it is just...

Read the "Tips for rehoming a horse" sticky at the top of the Giveaways forum.

I don't have much to add, except to REALLY check references and visit the new place.

My two cents is that if it...

But I think you are confusing things!

Separate out the money from the "having kids" issue. If money were no issue, *would you want kids*. If the answer is "no" then the fact that he might make...

Wireweiners -- HOW COOL ARE YOU???!!! :D

(And I agree with your take on things)

Did not ride w/my first two, rode until 6 months with my third b/c I had a hard time dismounting. I rode school horses as I didn't have one of my own, and by the end was only walking and trotting on...

But, a whole lot more kids DO make bad decisions like this!

Teen pregnancy anyone? Driving under the influence? They are notoriously bad assessors of risk! My son's high school has a "no...

No, I knew that. I meant "getting a pass" in this discussion -- most of it seems to be focused on the rider or the parents.

As for the parents, I've read the thread, but it is still not clear to...

So -- I get that Mia made a very bad, wrong decision. I get that the parents are ultimately responsible b/c they knew their daughter the best, and knew the history of the horse.

What I don't get,...

Hmmm, I wondered why I answered the way I did, so I went back and reread your original post.

I guess why I wrote about my bond with my kids is because the only reason I hear you saying you don't...

Dunno . . . usually you can do both, in some form (lease not own a horse; take lessons; ride someone else's horse for them etc so it is not an "all or nothing" scenario).

Animals (horses, as well...

Our farm is 200 acres, and the existing barns are 1/4 mile away from my house. Does this count?

However I don't see them only once a day. I go out at least twice, and often three and four times....

In my experience, the best barns are those OWNED by the trainer. That way, there is no drama about stealing clients, or suddenly leaving etc etc. I've ridden at two such barns (and many others that...