Does anyone out there vaccinate their horses for botulism? With all the rain we got this summer and some of the questionable hay I am considering it for this...
You are quite right: botulism is not associated with dusty hay, and there is often nothing to cause you to 'suspect' a bale might be contaminated. In Nova...
Hi Laurie! Here's a link to an article written by Dr. Bob Wright about botulism and horses. I found it interesting that the vaccine only protects against one ...
This is an interesting topic. When I read the article by Dr. Wright, it stated that there hvae been a few incidents. I wonder if that means 3 or 4 . Is this a...
Hello list, I'm looking for outdoor board for my Leo. Where I have him presently - It's a nice place - outdoor ring (unfenced), large indoor arena, jumps,...
Hi Jennifer. I'm sorry I can't help you with the board, but I will say that what you're looking for is exactly what I'd like for my horse!!! How do you cope...
Well, I wish you guys were in Alberta!! Some friends of mine just took over a boarding stable/indoor arena operation, and they use quite a few of Parelli's...
Vanessa, I wish your friends well. Good for them, for taking that risk to live their dream! I hope their business flourishes and that they have so many...
How close are you to Thamesford, Cyndi? I know somebody there that would be perfect for you.. It's not pasture board either, but these people are terrific. ...
Thanks for the input. It actually was because of an article in Equus and discussions with my vet earlier in the year that I was thinking of it. I will...
Hi Katherine. According to Google Earth, Thamesford is about 45 minutes from here. That's quite a hike, but that's not to say I'm not interested. Fanny needs...
I have a Canadian mare who just turned three in July. We've been working on steering, halts, transitions etc. The woman who comes a few times per week...
All ground work and manners are done at two years old and the training for riding at three. I have always worked the young horses with balance at walk trot,...
The sloping hill and trails.... I so much agree with you. The sloping hill and being out of the arena are such wonderful training tools to condition bodies and...
Hello all - Just did our annual update to our website. Have a look at www.horsebc.com/fivewindsfarm We got some great shots of the summer activities - some...
Not Canadians...but a distant relative. If you know of anyone who might be interested in helping preserving the Lac La Croix Indian Pony, there are a couple...
Hope it is OK to post this here - I have had many visitors to see our Canadians from all across the country and many of them have commented on what a beautiful...
Hi Leonor, Canter with Canadians is a topic that came up a lot in the past, especially when I was working with Beau! Some Canadians, I discovered, are slow to...
There is an old adage that say "You find canter in the trot". Some horse are not strong enough at 3 and some are. Unless a horse is really travelling through...
I appreciate the time you've all taken to comment on my cantering post. I've forwarded them on to the person who has been helping me with the riding. I see now...
Hi Leonor & Marie Lynn, This sure is a topic that gets my attention. Marie Lynn, my paint mare, now 6, still really struggles at canter unless cantering on a ...
I'm trying to visualize what you mean by "pull her in on the inside" Jody. I think I do something similar with Melis now that she's going nicely under saddle....
Thank you for asking the "cantering" question, Louise. I have a four year old gelding who is very forward and trots as fast as my friend's QH canters. He...
Denise, I do build up back strenght through longing with side reins; doing a tons of transitions. This is my building 101, where I build the back inche by...
The reason that a slight incline helps in teaching is that it enables the horse to get its hindquarters under itself easier and make it less likely that the...
I think there is something to this canter in the ring problem with Canadians. My mare, now 11, canters beautifully in the field or on the trails, although...
Hello all. First of all, I've enjoyed reading all the talk on cantering. I'm nowhere ready for that, but I sure do learn a lot in here. I'm wondering how many...
Hello, I think it depends on how much time a week you have to spend with your horse. I board at a place that is about 35-40 minutes away but is "almost" on my...
Hello, I guess I should introduce myself rather then just be someone who is reading and learning in the background. I have a 10 year old gelding Trooper. I...
Thanks Beckie. I know in my heart that I would feel so much better knowing that Fanny is someplace that I feel good about. I don't feel that where she is now....
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