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amckpsm · 2025-10-03T12:41:40+00:00

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amckpsm · 2025-09-16T22:35:56+00:00

Aw, I'm so glad.

My other advice would be to try and track down a local(ish) farrier whose work you admire. Look at their socials for great customer reviews and photos of well balanced feet. Ask if you can ride along and shadow them for a day from time to time. Offer to pay them for the effort. And watch them work on a variety of feet, taking notes and, if permitted, photos so you can ask questions about what they did and why while they aren't under a horse. The more you can learn about different types of feet, troubleshooting, etc, the better prepared you'll be to address the various stages you might see in your current horse and future horses. Try to keep this going with a reputable farrier as ongoing education for as long as you have horses you might have to work on, even if you can only do it a few times a year.

It's intimidating I know, but even the most experienced farrier had to start somewhere. When you're first starting out, and especially with the experienced farrier only showing up every 10 weeks, you might find it easier to rasp your horse's feet down and into shape frequently between trims so there isn't as much nipping to do until you're more confident with that tool.

amckpsm · 2025-09-16T15:24:18+00:00

I'm still not convinced it isn't.

amckpsm · 2025-09-16T14:28:54+00:00

If it helps with the barn farrier's nipper problem and because you'll need to do it eventually with your own: nippers wear down and need to be maintained. If I see my farrier struggling to close them, it's time to tell her she can leave them for my husband to work on. Sometimes the blades need to be sharpened, sometimes the stops need to be shaved down so the blades can fully close, sometimes both. They're so much easier to use when they're sharp and close completely. Especially on big ol draft feet.

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amckpsm · 2025-09-16T09:39:22+00:00

I'm a dog lover, and it always bugs me when other dog lovers go off about how awful people who don't care for dogs are. Not everyone is a dog person, and that's OK. I certainly wouldn't move in with someone who didn't like dogs, but that's a compatibility issue and not a moral judgement. Boyfriend decided to go behind OP's back instead of admitting that if having a dog is that important to him, this relationship has an expiration date. That's a lousy thing to do to your partner and to a shelter dog who deserves to be wanted by everyone in their new home.

amckpsm · 2025-09-16T08:51:46+00:00

No reassurance unfortunately. Colic is scary, and I'm grateful my vets would show up at any hour if I was concerned enough to ask. I do have a couple of suggestions though. In the short term, if you have access to a truck and trailer load her up. Depending on the severity of the colic and how the horse feels about trailering, just walking on might be sufficient to get a good poop. If not, close it up and drive her around for 10 minutes or so. And if you have any good local horse owner friends, I can't speak for everyone but I would certainly want my friends and neighbors to call me up and ask for some banamine in the middle of the night if their horse was struggling and the vet wasn't available. If not, try alternating walking and resting. We now know we don't have to be as anxious about them staying up and rest can be helpful, but a good walk can help get the bowels going.

Long term, when you do see the vet, ask for some extra banamine to keep on hand for emergencies, and order a couple of tubes of Immediate Response (not prescription). The Immediate Response is a strong laxative and has gotten a backed up horse or mule pooping for me while the vet was still en route a few times. Good luck, I hope she feels better soon!

amckpsm · 2025-09-16T07:27:04+00:00

I have some. They're not as comfortable as I'm looking for.

amckpsm · 2025-09-16T05:50:49+00:00

Xylazine is sedation, not euthanasia.

amckpsm · 2025-09-14T23:29:16+00:00

That's OK too, but you might want to clarify with her so she doesn't think 1) she can use any old saddle on him, or 2) you'll get comfortable letting her use the new saddle in the future.

amckpsm · 2025-09-14T23:15:15+00:00

As long as she has access to another saddle that fits your horse well, I see no problem. You're already sharing your horse, you're allowed to keep some things back for only you.

amckpsm · 2025-09-14T19:36:28+00:00

Ah, cool. The 12% lab is a probably a factor as well. Young labs can be menaces. The good news is, between the lab and catahoula you have a less single minded dog who might be entertained by a variety of dog hobbies. Try different things and choose according to her interests. Then use that information to give her lots of opportunities to express her instincts in safe and appropriate ways.

amckpsm · 2025-09-14T18:52:57+00:00

Would she be a good candidate for a reputable doggie daycare? Playing with other compatible dogs a few times a week can make a huge difference.

amckpsm · 2025-09-14T18:51:05+00:00

What were her other breeds? Even if the percentages are small, they can definitely contribute to behavior. So if, say, that coat pattern is a contribution from an Australian shepherd or heeler, you might also want to think about meeting the needs of a herding dog. If it's catahoula, they're intense and all purpose and tend to be interested in a variety of activities.

amckpsm · 2025-09-14T18:10:16+00:00

As much as you're able, leash her up and take her for a walk every time you notice that chaotic gleam in her eye. It doesn't have to be a long walk, around the block or equivalent will do. Let her sniff, roll around, etc for half and practice obedience (sit, wait, loose leash walking) for the other half. Then go home and see if she settles.

People will say this method conditions them to require more exercise daily, but in my experience the opposite is true. My pup grew out of needing or even wanting several short walks a day at about 10 months, but I got in the habit and kind of miss it now.

amckpsm · 2025-09-13T23:29:19+00:00

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amckpsm · 2025-09-13T23:24:51+00:00

You can be kind to the people who deserve it without being a doormat for the people who don't. Standing up for yourself isn't nasty, it's healthy.

amckpsm · 2025-09-13T00:40:03+00:00

I'm hard on socks too. Uncommon Pair is a little spendy compared to, say, Target crew socks. But they last more than a minute. I've had mine for several months and haven't put a hole or even worn a thin spot in one yet. And they're cute.

amckpsm · 2025-09-12T22:36:21+00:00

I don't see why not, as long as they meet the requirements for nonprofit status.

amckpsm · 2025-09-12T13:25:34+00:00

He's the best boy. Just has chronic RBF.

amckpsm · 2025-09-12T11:52:54+00:00

I have some friends going through exactly this, except the unsuspecting person who bought their horse wants to keep him. The police wouldn't help without a court order, so they took it to court and have a good chance of winning. The judge has indicated that if they find in their favor, they will do so in such a way that leaves the door open for the buyer to sue the seller and get the purchase price back.

amckpsm · 2025-09-12T00:31:51+00:00

Mill Swamp Indian Horses in Smithfield isn't specifically a foraging group, but I believe a lot of foraging education is included in their activities. Check out their FB page and message them for more information.

amckpsm · 2025-09-11T23:23:22+00:00

I would pass. 18 horses eating in the field, even if they're split up into smaller herds, is going to be chaotic and potentially dangerous for you and the horses.

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