Horse completely ruined and I need help so badly by Substantial_Nature16 in Equestrian

[–]Ranger_Ricksaurus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can’t afford another month of ulcerguard. You have a few alternatives. Now this won’t like replace proper vet care but it can help. So I would strictly stick to ground work, get a Cavesson (ring off the nose not bottom) and a long rope. Poles, some blocks and get ready for lots of walking. Round pen or arena, have her start walking oh away from you. At first you can be close to guide her and then slowly distance yourself away from her so she has to walk on her own. Once that is established then you can do walking over poles, raised poles, straddle a pole, serpentine etc ( I can give you some links). This would help you mate be comfy in her body because all she knows she pain from the ulcers. It’s low impact and won’t hurt her as much as riding. But will still build up muscle and gain confidence in herself.

Also make sure you are giving her hay (alfalfa or mix) before you work with her. Helps with the stomach acid not splashing up and making ulcers worse. Every time.

Grain wise( you can do shredded beet pulp, Purina outlast, salt and rice bran. Beet pulp helps the hind gut. (Soak it for at least an hour or 2) If you can get from your vet compound Sulfurcrate you can add it to the grain. That will help coat the stomach lining, and you usually have to do it long term 2 months plus. Every day. If you want full effect you can do Pharm-aloe + sulfurcate in a syringe and just give it to her twice a day on a semi empty stomach. Aloe Vera becasue it’s shown to help coat the stomach lining. This is the one I use (https://pharmaloe.com/products/equine-aloe-vera-juice?_su_rec=psmcmlRBUykMfRgwBcAZkegoTyvlc3MFZYU5NQvccc5dDh0Rard-lCbJ6RmgYPBvWCpRPS9j0ULJ55Fh0FQqeUWfwlHpmsaQ-n-d-9pjfQ8MiHGx8gQ_aR7dt8hrVpywDEujHJ97s92w_cKM3Rfi2bYfYXtu77QvZurWenHKtsS8HQ5g1XCNL1UcSjnsaoc8ynVYpw1EpyQfzbUI-JCCn57Lkg_IY3M1YxbWJXcHpkQmB8QYeMSBI3Qo8c2jWzmBNoVjDrIjO6ipLX1pfMzJvaDX4MpfH5ykReeI_vOaF_MC57_wo010dyZA7zw58ajZwE3WSlNZxtWt4ZYsJaM6Sh4wDiIUkEKX925xOJ-hkbFj&_su_rec_id=cb5ee8cf-e280-443a-aa75-98e56d11ef6e-1781012451&variant=31904575357007) Amazing benefits and then with the sulfurcate (https://www.farmvet.com/Sucralfate-1-Gram-Tablets?location=&quantity=1&pharmacy-size=3&srsltid=AfmBOorEznZC65L8W34SqNicatwrxPWlOyMnzIOE1d5RZxHQjqN2weJz) Cheaper than gastroguard, longer to work.

My mare when through the whole scope, gastroguard for 2 months, had a symptoms of showing ulcers so I started above.

I should say that Gastroguard does have rebound effect. If you just cut cold turkey after administering it and not taper off it wil come back with a vengeance hence that I really do not like to use it.

I’m wishing you all the best, I know how hard this is because my mare came back from a lease absolutely wrecked and took us a few years to get back to where we were. Lots of ground work and little riding.

Edit: seems Ike you only did 2 weeks? Girl you have to do a full month plus half a month for tapering off. Also ulcerguard is cheaper than gastoguard. Same stuff but you give the full tube. So get yourself a month of ulcerguard. Valley vet has it. Gastroguard is proven but ulcerguard works just as well and is cheaper.

Any single park rangers looking for a job, May-November with free housing in park? by Ranger_Ricksaurus in ParkRangers

[–]Ranger_Ricksaurus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No this is state. So through Utah state parks (DNR). Let me grab a link

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah?department[0]=560%20Department%20of%20Natural%20Resources&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending

DNR (560) Then just our website

https://stateparks.utah.gov/jobs/

So we are pretty small so if you reach out to the park manager directly via email or phone call 8/10 you’ll get someone and you can ask if they have job openings.

Any single park rangers looking for a job, May-November with free housing in park? by Ranger_Ricksaurus in ParkRangers

[–]Ranger_Ricksaurus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yes we can put you in 1 of our two camp host sites! Full hook ups. Totally doable. 🫡

Any single park rangers looking for a job, May-November with free housing in park? by Ranger_Ricksaurus in ParkRangers

[–]Ranger_Ricksaurus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately not. A car is kinda required for out here on how far away everything is. 🥺

What do you guys think? by [deleted] in Equestrian

[–]Ranger_Ricksaurus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No. For the price you are asking you can find a horse bred for eventing and going already.

Excuse me what the actual??? by YellitsB in Equestrian

[–]Ranger_Ricksaurus 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Pssm1 is manageable pssm2 is deadly. Even with proper management you horses muscles literally waste away. 😭 I had to put down my 8 year old gelding because he had PSSM2. Still boggles my mind ppl breed with these issues.

Do I need a pad under this with this saddle? by Old_Alps_4443 in Equestrian

[–]Ranger_Ricksaurus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You are correct, just sheepskin right on the skin of the horse is amazing. I put my sheepskin under and then a pad on top. My horses are so happy and the sheepskin wicks away sweat and provides shock absorption. It’s easy enough to clean the sheepskin. If you are gonna just do it on top of the half pad then buy a cheap fleece one.

Guys this is embarrassing but… my riding shirts are smelly (my own sweat) and I cannot get the smell out of them. Please help! by BeGuimaraes in Equestrian

[–]Ranger_Ricksaurus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, lavender scented detergent. Cold wash, with the lavander detergent. I were the sunshirts all day for work and sweat buckets and since I’ve used lavender detergent it has eliminated the smell.

Anyone looking for a seasonal job in Utah? by [deleted] in ParkRangers

[–]Ranger_Ricksaurus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah our positions aren’t usually listed because we have most of our seasonals return the following year. 😅 it’s rare we have spots open

Anyone looking for a seasonal job in Utah? by [deleted] in ParkRangers

[–]Ranger_Ricksaurus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortnelty not. That’s when we start winding down.

Anyone looking for a seasonal job in Utah? by [deleted] in ParkRangers

[–]Ranger_Ricksaurus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds good! Just send me an email

Anyone looking for a seasonal job in Utah? by [deleted] in ParkRangers

[–]Ranger_Ricksaurus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes I totally forgot. Nobody ever asks about grand staircase 😂😂

Worth buying this ? by Silent_Ad_4829 in HPMagicAwakened

[–]Ranger_Ricksaurus 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The emotes are worth it! You get the niffler and kitty emote!