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My dog vet also advises not to feed puppy feed to large breed puppies once they reach a few months of age. Margo

I've been responsible for feeding horses for well over 60 years, and I cannot think of any horse feed that I've ever seen nor heard about that would look or smell like what you describe. I believe your sister has taken appropriate action. Margo

ABSOLUTELY, find the carcass and call the Public Health Dep't. to find out where to take it for testing...delay no longer, for heaven's sake!! That is NOT normal behavior for a skunk; they are widely known to be one of the worst 'reservoirs' for rabies, and are frequently one of the species...

I have done it, but it definitely has its risks. I would not do it 'outside'(I only did so in my securely-enclosed arena); nor with any horse not WELL-trained to lead, nor with anything but a VERY solid, well-trained horse that you are driving. MOST of the horses I did it with gnawed the back of...

Please, I implore you to obtain and train your horses to breeching. It is not proper driving procedure to expect one to pull an easy entry cart such as pictured without breeching to be the 'brakes' to keep the cart from very possibly bumping the little horse in the rear when stopping. The horse...

One should keep in mind that 'solid' rubber tires will give a rougher ride that air-filled; this can make quite a difference in the ride on most 'pipe' carts, which have only the small coil springs under the seat as their 'suspension'. I don't know where they came from,but the tires on my...

Gee, just what Florida needs...another invasive non-native species! (yes, tongue-in-cheek...) Margo

Marty--I am so VERY sorry to read of this awful news. I know all of us 'longtimers' fondly remember 'going along' with you on your search for her, and the joy when you found her! I have had many beloved dogs in my numerous years,and know ONLY too well that it NEVER gets easier to lose a...

The companies I get catalogs from(Jeffers, Valley Vet,KV, a couple of others) seem to all now have a policy of ONLY shipping via overnight, or 2nd day air, at a fairly sizable charge, unless you order something like $250 worth....I'd suggest checking on that before committing to an order. That...

Carolyn R...that's EXACTLY what I was yelling last night! 'SHOOT HIM WHILE YOU STILL CAN!"...arrggghhh!!! Now the crazy b...... may be around to cause even more grief! But....drama requires conflict, so .... I practically stood up and cheered for Glen and Maggie...but like others, found Carl's...

Actually, they are pretty adaptable to different horses. Case in point...I have a Deep V(NOT a Freedom collar, but quite similar) from The Carriage House in FL ; ordered it w/ measurements off my FULL 38", sturdy R mare, but have used the breast collar on two of my A minis, both pretty...

Can't wait until this evening---but with mixed feelings, because I want to see how the season ends --but hate for the season to be over and have that long 'dry' spell until the next one begins! Margo :-)

Yep, I also have been taping the marathon episodes, though am noticing that they are skipping a few. I'm 'getting' the big picture a lot better on a second viewing, so am really enjoying it even more than the first time around...and I am one who very seldom enjoys 'reruns'!' Margo

I began breeding in '85...and sold for decent prices for a number of years...though only one to 3 or maybe 4 per year. Changes in 'type' that wins in the show ring, heartrending losses of foals, drop in the market, and mostly, my increasing feeling that I really 'hated'...

Can't even order rabies vaccine in NM, either. In my area, the risk is low, and I have never had rabies given to my horses, though of course, have to my dogs. Should there ever be any reports of cases in my area, I would get my vet to give them; would therefore have a 'legal' record. Margo

SPOILER ALERT: DO NOT READ if you haven't seen the March 24 episode!! I thought last night's episode was VERY powerful. I liked seeing Merle 'come around' and be somewhat 'redeemed' by his effort to help the prison group---though it was likely mostly on behalf of his brother. Great acting by...

I really like 'Total Equine', the forage-based feed I have been using for over a year now. I feed generous, though not free-choice, dovey fescue(this year's wasn't as totally green and beautiful as the previous year's, but they clean it up and I actually can feed more, to keep them 'grazing' on...

I'm kind of with Rabbitsfizz. It has been shown that most healthy, adult equines that are not in significant work can do just fine on quality pasture or hay; I think we as a culture tend to overfeed concentrated forms of feeds. Many can 'do without' such feeds, at least for part of the time, as...

Very pretty filly, Joy! You've come a long way; congrats! Margo

Russet harness is considered correct w/ natural or brown-painted/stained vehicle/trim. I prefer russet; even if dyed(and some 'natural leather' is also dyed), it isn't as likely to rub off on to fabric/gloves as the black. My first harness was a Smuckers Russet leather 'Lite'; it is still in...