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I only wear leather full seat breeches and I highly recommend for summer Anastadt or tropical rider. They come in all different weights. You can find them on ebay. I wear them in the woods riding sometimes 3 to 4 hours or in a lesson. What I like about them is that the seat is real soft leather and is sewn on top of the material so the leather isn't touching your skin.
I have schumacher, kentucky, eurostar, etc and find that I don't wear them in hot hot weather!!!!!!!!!!
Hope this helps
07/02/2009 11:00:24 PM
[ Mo ]
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After several emails back and forth pleading my case, the gates were posted in the Bargain Barn and have since been sold. In fact I DONATED 4 of them to a PROJECT SAGE foster farm. I should have clarified that in my post. And thank you very much but I am very certain of who I am, did not personally attack anyone with name calling and I do not need to come from behind the MIST as someone suggested. And for the record, I don't dislike you Sharyn, how could I do that when I have never even met you or spoke to you? In fact I don't dislike any of you, I don't know who the heck any of you are! I love how the all the pots call the kettles black......you should all take your own advice! Why don't you all skip my posts if you don't like them instead of personally attacking me? Why are you all entitled to an opinion and yet I am not? I never said I looked down on anybody for riding western! In fact it was me, weeks ago when this topic came up originally, that suggested maybe this board could make a separate area for show results or just that I thought it belonged in the Barn News section.
And to those two of you that found it necessary to send me personal nasty emails simply because you didn't care for my opinion I am going to suggest to Sharyn/Janine that if I forward them the emails you should be suspended from the message board. Shame on you, get a life.
07/02/2009 10:04:39 PM
[ ginnyjunior ]
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Summer weight full seat breeches |
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RE: full seat breeches, summer weight.
I love them, and ride in them all the time--both in the summer in LI and also in the winter in Florida. I wear Pikeur and Kentucky full seats (they aren't real leather seats, I think real leather can chaffe in really hot weather). I highly recommend them, particularly if you are a dressage rider.
07/02/2009 10:03:58 PM
[ Horstopia ]
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WOAH!? only one scheduled Hunter Pace this season? :-/ Boo.
07/02/2009 09:46:07 PM
[ Caiden ]
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Local Show Results |
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vICIOUS TRUTH:
"There is NO REASON at all we should not be allowed to post show results"
Sue:
"LOCAL RIDERS HAVE RIGHTS!!!!!"
Ok. The Hunter Jumper shows are for local riders.
What would happen if I sent Champion and Reserve results for some of the larger LI shows? Not every week, but from time to time for larger shows or for year end awards?
07/02/2009 09:22:24 PM
[ Sally Rosenberg ]
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FULL SEAT BREECHES |
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Anyone want to give their suggestions, likes or dis-likes on summer weight full seat breeches?
07/02/2009 09:02:24 PM
[ jojo ]
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Hopefully tommorrow is a great day for trailriding....my friends and I have been looking forward to a good long "girl's day out" trailride....
07/02/2009 09:00:17 PM
[ Denise Ingrassellino ]
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Enough already! There has been so much "mud slinging" and name calling that this site has gotten to be like a soap opera. We all come on here for different reasons, I assume most of us are adult enough to read what we want to and scroll by the things that do no interest us. I enjoy reading each and every show result, even those of which are not a discipline I participate in.
C'mon people, stop the bull*** and grow up.
Thanks Sharyn for providing us ALL with this forum.
Suz
07/02/2009 08:18:40 PM
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Round 2,
I was holding my breath before going back on here, I put on my helmet and here I am. I honesty don't know who some of the authors are. I hate to be someplace and be disliked by someone and not even know who you are.
Gates under $100 dollars go on the bargain barn.
I don't know much else, and what I do know I am afraid to say.
Janine will be back soon. I hope that everyone will just post the messages as they always have. I also would like if we could all be nice. Kids are on here and we are not showing them how to get along (good showmanship).
I am sure that we can all get along and just look for articles and messages that interest us.
I am forced to read all this drama till Janine comes back. I hope she never leaves me again.
On July 4th, I will try to do these from my cell phone. I may make some mistakes; they will all be corrected when Janine comes back. I will be working from a small Blackberry and I am old now and can't read small print very well.
I guess I don't take this board as serious as some of you do.
I really think we should try to just read what we like to read on the message board. It is here for all of us to enjoy. Just my 2 cents.
Who said there are no computers in heaven? LOL--- I know Rose took a website with her.
I was wondering if anyone noticed that the economy is starting to look up. New topic if anyone is interested.
07/02/2009 07:49:02 PM
[ sharyn ]
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LOCAL RIDERS HAVE RIGHTS!!!!! |
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I see nothing wrong with posting LOCAL show results for NBHA,NPBA, IHA ,LIHS Team Penning etc etc!!! THESE ARE ALL LOCAL RIDERS!!!! NBHA website posts NATIONAL SHOW RESULTS not local ones. ALL the riders look forward to seeing the results posted here!!! Sometimes they miss a show and want to see who wins. LIE has always been very accomodating to alert all our riders of RAIN OUTS etc!! THEY LOOK TO LIE for this info. They should be able to see their results as well!! THEY ARE ALL LI RIDERS!!!! WE LOVE HAVING JANINE OR SHARYN OR WHOMEVER work with us to do this!!! We of course MISS our Rose who would NEVER NOT POST info about a LOCAL show!!! IF YOU DONT WANT TO SEE IT DONT READ IT!!!! We have all come to rely on Sharyns website to promote and list stuff about all the LOCAL RIDERS who love this board!!! Even tho they are PART of National Organizations the AWARDS GIVEN OUT ARE LOCAL AWARDS AND THE NATIONAL ORG has nothing to do with those awards!!! THEY ARE PAID FOR BY PROCEEDS FROM ALL OUR SHOWS FEES FROM LOCAL RIDERS!!!
07/02/2009 07:16:08 PM
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I can't help but wonder...is Rose looking down laughing and thinking... God I love these people and I am missed...they really are having trouble on the board without me haha. To bad there isn't computers in heaven huh
07/02/2009 06:37:58 PM
[ animallover ]
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Post now and in the past |
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Yes, Sally I did say that as well that the USEF shows have the LIHPA for posting results, Its great, very well done, exactly my point. I said when I want to see what our people are doing we just go to the LIHPA and there it is. Western Barrel Racers, Pole Benders who compete on Long Island for National points don't, as of this time have such a venue for getting out the word on results from such Nationally pointed shows. NBHA is just now doing awesome with close to 100 entries at one show alone. I'm sure in the future they will have a website of their own. NPBA is very new and plans futurities for next year, great news for those of us with young stock, so why not tell the news. . USEF people have come on and mentioned the breeders classes , a great idea and a great post and yet very similar.
I have three websites and I suppose the verilysixbugs site could even make NPBA and NBHA a free page to list results, but that's not really the point. As ginnyjunior said this is a public website, and those results are public information that needs to go public. We have been doing this for IHA, LIHS and many other local organizations on this site since the beginning of time. Entries for NBHA or NPBA are not as big as USEF entries at this time so posting results is on the small side.
Plus the post I made for NPBA results none of those people I congratulated were from my barn, like I said I am an equal opportunity Congratulator.
ginnyjunior needs to come out from behind the Mist to see that many other disciplines are on LI and they are just starting out and need some help. LIequine is kind enough in the past to help them and I hope will be there for them in the future.
As far as your gates, put them up on the Bargin Barn. Or now that it's all out in the open anyone looking for a gate see ginnyjunior. That's how it works, one hand helps the other.
I also pay for up to 7 or 8 advertisments a month to make all those plugs. Yes, I am guilty as accused Plus I cant even keep track anymore of how many people moved or are moving to KY so that info also "good". Same ads help pay for this very expensive site and enable ginnyjunior to come on this site for free and complain. It would be better to learn to scroll.
07/02/2009 05:42:36 PM
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RE: GATES FOR SALE AND WHERE TO POST THEM.. |
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I HAVE A QUESTION.........1 GATE UNDER $100 IS A BARGAIN BARN ITEM. ISN'T SEVERAL GATES A CLASSIFIED?? JUST ASKING...
07/02/2009 05:21:31 PM
[ Robyn ]
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SHOW RESULTS - STILL AN ISSUE?! |
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If the sight of show results upset you or make you angry... find a new message board. LOL. Honestly... this shouldn't even be a big issue. When you go to the message board and there is something you don't want to read on here and it 'upsets' you or annoys you, maybe you should avoid the message board all together. NOBODY said you had to read ANY posts or LIKE the ones you read. Whether its yourself that has placed in a show or someone you don't even know, you should still be happy for them. Long Island is a relativly small horse community to begin with. The kids or adults that compete in small local shows could be the next world champion for all we know. A lot of people from Long Island have represented the small show series, Long Island, and New York in National compititions many many times. Whether you barrel race, jump, rein, dressage.. whatever, you DESERVE RECOGNITION. Even the last place finishers! If one Long Islander places in a show, I'm proud of them! We should all feel pride for our friends, family, and fellow competitors every time they enter a show ring, whether they win or now. There is NO REASON at all we should not be allowed to post show results, EVEN IF THERE ARE OTHER SITES TO RECORD THEM!
But if people continue to have a big problem with this, maybe we should add another thread for show results? Well I'm sure everyone that does an awesome job running this website will be able to resolve it for us, they usually do!
As far as bragging - well that's in the eye of the beholder. Again, I think it's great when people share their success with the rest of us. In fact, I say thanks for making the Long Island horse community look great in every discipline, all over the country. If we have riders or horses that are kicking butt and taking names, I think we should be excited and proud!!! (not to mention share the glory!)
IF YOUR A LONG ISLANDER AND YOU COMPETE IN ANY DISCIPLINE - THANKS FOR DOING YOUR BEST AND REPRESENTING OUR HORSE COMMUNITY!
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO RUNS THIS WEBSITE AS SMOOTH AS POSSIBLE!
07/02/2009 04:22:36 PM
[ Vicious Truth ]
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If anyone had an issue with how we handled your post, please let us know. We do make errors. I once made one with a girl and I felt horrible when Janine pointed it out to me. We are humans here at the office. We try very hard to make everyone happy. If you had gates that were under $100 dollars then you should have been able to post them.
07/02/2009 03:49:46 PM
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I forgot to add that with a certain poster it is not just show results being posted. There are long, very long, posts about horses in other states along with their show results. Why do we need that on here? That is nothing but bragging and promoting your business. Again, if you have that much going on and such an interested group of people following it, it may be time for your own site! That is all I am saying. Of course I can skip the posts I don't care about. And I do. But why should certain people be allowed to self promote on here all the time and then I had a couple of gates to get rid of and was contacted that I needed to take a classified ad? For what? I had a few gates, all under 100 each. I'm not a business or a distributor of gates. I was just looking to get rid of some stuff just like everyone else in the Bargain Barn. Made me think that there is a little bit of a "click" of people that the rules don't apply to.
07/02/2009 03:13:54 PM
[ ginnyjunior ]
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RITA:
"USEF people have the LIHPA that will post all the points for riders in this district. I can look up our students points shortly after the shows on that site. So they don't need the message board."
"Also the NPBA and the NBHA are not backyard shows or barn shows. They are National Shows"
In Hunter Jumper world the national organization ( USEF ) posts points for the entire country. Is there a web site for NPBA or NBHA that can post or track points? If they are National Shows wouldn't there be a place to record this stuff?
LIPHA and LIHSAA each have their own web site for local association points. We don't permit show results on the H/J message board as it would clog up the website.
Several H/J shows run a series of shows. Those shows have their own websites.
Perhaps LIHSAA/USEF show results should get equal time here??
That won't happen as I'd take pages for each show but I'm sure you get the point.
07/02/2009 02:13:32 PM
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Why not post results? |
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You said that other websites DONT post results? So why NOT post them here? It is the LONG ISLAND EQUINE sight, isn't it? I dont show and I dont have kids that show, but I am sure everyone enjoys seeing their names listed here.
I dont get that involved with this websight becuase of all the negativity, such as yours. Dont you like people to enjoy seeing their names? especially the kids, you have to keep the kids interested so they grow up to be equine adults. otherwise you will lose all the riders and have more golf courses and malls than barns.
IMHO
07/02/2009 01:42:29 PM
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Sharyn -- I Enjoy Seeing the Show Results |
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You all do a great job ont he site!! I can't imagine wading through everything. As with anything in life -- not everyone is going to be in agreement on anything (smile).
I love always seeing the show results posted here on the message board. If I am interested I read to see who I know (horse or human) that placed. If not, your suggestion was great, just skip over anything that doesn't "catch your fancy."
Please keep doing it -- This message board is a wonderful place to visit, exchange ideas, etc. I though my cousin was slightly to the left of center when he told me a deer jumped out onto Shore Road on the way to Bayville last summer. (Glad to know he wasn't seeing things - I personally never saw a deer in Nassau -- BUT they obviously exisit as a number of people have seen them.)
Keep up the good work. Have a safe 4th -- they just said this AM that July 3rd is the most dangerous day of the year to be driving and it is followed in 2nd place by July 4th.
07/02/2009 01:01:49 PM
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Show Results - YES |
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Since the beginning of this website/message board... we have always posted show results on one of the threads here(messages or barn news). Why should it change now? There is no discriminaton on what shows or disciplines can post show results... we can all do it. If you have your own website - good for you guys, you can still post results on here as well.
If you don't care who won the barrel race or the dressage classes... DON'T READ IT...
We could all use a bit more recognition for our accomplishments, it won't hurt anybody!
07/02/2009 12:31:41 PM
[ Vicious Truth ]
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YIKES!!
I have to read all this stuff till Janine comes back, I normally do not read all this. I just wanted to say that lots of people want to see the show results and they look for them posted here. They have been posted here for many years and people are used to it.
Many people never go to other areas of this website some just look at this part of the message board. I do not want to drive traffic away from this site to other sites. We do happen to have a lot of people on here that barrel race. There is room for the postings and the kids love to see there names up here when they win.
I know when my kids were small I would look for there names and print it for my albums.
I have been worried about many of the loyal users that have not been posting. I get calls from other people who watch out for this site. I try very hard to be open to new ideas.
I don’t like all the fights that go on at all. I know that when I am here and Janine is away I am much more liberal to what gets posted. I like to let everyone have a say, good, bad or ugly.
One thing I can say is if something does not interest you just go over it to the next post. This will make it a place that everyone can go for what ever there interest is. I would like to think we can all play in the same sandbox.
Just my thoughts –
SG
07/02/2009 12:03:55 PM
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Perhaps if getting the NPBA and NBHA show results and points out to people is so important to you than you should start your own site. It seems like you are passionate enough about it and get your horses for sale advertised to people that way so why not start your own site? There are quite a few LI horse info websites and none of the others that are message boards clog up space with so many show results. The LIHighscore website is not run by the USEF. It's strictly local people who take the time to keep the site updated so that competitors can check their points and standings. LIHorseshows doesn't post results either, it's just a message board type site. And what about IHA or LIHSA or Hidden Pond? Don't they have websites that post results? I think since you have such a strong need to get your results out there and promote your own horses, either get your own site and do it or start your own site. Why not post your results with the horse if you have it advertised for sale on LIEquine under horses for sale? You can put the link to your website with the ad and then people who are interested can see all of your accolades on your site. Many, many farms have their own website to boast about themselves and I feel that's where it belongs, not on a public message board. Especially if you have a website of your own.
07/02/2009 11:25:00 AM
[ ginnyjunior ]
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The newsletter is very well done. I love the Newsletter, subscribe to it now if you don't get it.
My suggestion to put up the weeks happenings in the Newsletter on Mondays, was accepted by Janine and she did post it this week. Great Job Janine . My thoughts on the Newsletter as an advertiser of 7 or 8 adds is this. Lots of people get that newsletter each morning, not all come to the message board. I would say not even 50% do. Now, the days we put our adds up for the first time, they go out in that newsletter the next day. For three days we get calls when this happens and than it dies out a little. The reason I think,
The Newsletter is sent to 11,000 people but not 11,000 people go on the message board daily or even weekly. So posting weekly events on Mondays with just a little teaser of what is happening and a not to go to the message board to see the rest, is a great way to reach out to that group and is great exposure for the advertisers . Keep those people on Monday Morning aware of what is happening for the week, that dont go to the message board. All the clubs and farms will benefit from that. This might, maybe entice them to go to the message board more to check out those events in more detail, and also check out some adds. Good business for everyone. Classified advertisments pay for the message board and the message board helps the advertisers it has to be a group effort.
However, another way to get more out of an add is, if we had a pony for sale on the site, and if it won a Grand Champion we would post a congrats and a note to go check it out on liequine classified. Short and sweet so not to offend Janine or anyone else. It works. I get calls when I do that. I have not done that in two weeks and my adds are not working. I am going back to it as I did get the OK to do so.
Also the NPBA and the NBHA are not backyard shows or barn shows. They are National shows, and my concern with not being able to post them on the message board is this. We have no place to post local Western Events points of the National type. USEF people have the LIHPA that will post all the points for riders in this district. I can look up our students points shortly after the shows on that site. So they don't need the message board. Unfortunately we do, as I will say again we have no place to post National points of the local type for LI anyplace. Also just like 1 out of every 10 people who get the Newsletter don't go to the message board same can be said with barn news. So it is better for us to post the results on the message board. They should be even in the Newsletter, and why not you posted the event, post the results as well. Again no place to post this National Pointed info.
I think if LIequine posted the results in the Newsletter we might see more people attending these shows. Again those 11,000 or even 12,000 now that get the Newsletter do not always go to the message board.
Love the message board and the Newsletter but their is room for improvement.
07/02/2009 09:44:37 AM
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LOVE THE NEWSLETTER!!!
Hidden Pond Stables GREAT reminder of events!!!
07/02/2009 09:05:10 AM
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Hello,
I wanted to make you all aware of the L.I.Equine Newsletter. I have been very surprised by how many people call our office and ask how to get one. Yesterday a woman drove to our office to ask for one. We explained it is an on line Newsletter.
Above the Calendar on the home page of L.I. Equine is a tab under the ribbon. If you click on that it will take you to a page and ask for your name, number, and e mail address. Don’t worry we will not call you! It is there in case we get an e mail bounce. If you move or change your e mail account (then we call you) only to ask if you are aware the Newsletter can not be delivered.
The newsletter contains: Classifieds, horses, houses, items for sale, petitions, information on horse related issues & much more. Many times we get calls if someone did not receive there daily L.I.Equine Newsletter. Honestly if you are not receiving one you are not in the groove of what is going on, and you may be missing some important horse related issues.
There is a remove me at the bottom and we also get calls that someone clicked on that in error.
If you sign up you will start to get the newsletters that night.
We have well over 11,000 + horse people who receive them as of now and the list grows daily.
When you post an ad with us the ad goes out to the newsletter. The horses, tack, barn sales, stall rentals, trucks, trailers, saddles, trainers, clinics too much to list.
I myself do look at them daily. I don’t read the message board much / but the Newsletter I LOVE. My staff at the office works very hard to make sure they come out daily. Janine the moderator of this board also works on the newsletter (Janine is GREAT). If you have questions about the Newsletter please call us or e mail us, or ask Janine the moderator.
I hope a few people would come on this board and tell how great it worked for you!
We do from time to time post free ads for horse rescues and people who send in great articles, or things realtated to horse issues, or land preservation (which at LIHP we all work hard to do).
If you have any great articles or petitions that are related to our industry please feel free to send them to:
Office@lihorseproperties.com or Sharyn@lihorseproperties.com. We will read them and see if horse people would be interested.
P.S. I still need more agents !
P.P.S. Janine is away now so some messages I did not post. I am not sure if she wants them on the board or not. Janine will be back in a day or two and decide.
I wish you all a happy and safe 4th of July weekend!
07/02/2009 07:31:49 AM
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Does anyone know where we post horses for adoption? I vaguely remember that it had changed? thanx! Vera
07/02/2009 06:13:14 AM
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is a great easy way to help out your favorite Rescue. I have been sending all my proof of purchase to Ponytales Rescue :)
~Deb
07/01/2009 08:59:11 PM
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Foster and Smith has some in their catalogue. Available online too, drsfostersmith.com
07/01/2009 08:00:13 PM
[ Tailor_Made ]
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Probiotic Treats |
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Total Pet Care in Holbrook has the treats you are looking for.I've seen them there.Their address is 780
Broadway Ave in Holbrook.The phone number is 631-218-7680.
07/01/2009 04:31:43 PM
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I posted this ,but forgot to add my e-mail,so here goes again:
I am looking for riding partners in Connetquot Park.I have a beautiful Ky Mt Horse, and I just moved him to Islip and would love to find people who like to ride slowly and see the scenery--no fast riding for me!!! I am recovering from a bad injury and have not ridden for nearly two years,so it is a slow road back,and I am trying to get my confidence back and enjoy this beautiful park.I am there Tues,
Thurs and Sat,and my friend will ride on Mon, Wed, or Fri,or some combination of those days. Please contact me
Ellie Mueller (elliem2@optonline.net) or phone:516 621 5145
07/01/2009 03:39:26 PM
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Does anyone use packaged hay for their horses and if so what kind type of hay do you use and who sells it? Thanks, Denise
07/01/2009 01:52:56 PM
[ Denise Ingrassellino ]
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Probiotic treats? |
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Hey everyone! Anyone know where I can get probiotic treats for my horses? Or anyone have a treat recipe I can use probiotics IN?
I used to get Rounders EZ gest from Agway but I haven't seen them there in awhile. And most horse cookie recipes call for cooking, and wouldn't that kill the live bacteria??
Any help would be great! Thanks!
07/01/2009 12:27:37 PM
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Project Sage is looking for a couple of volunteer riders. All riders must be experienced and comfortable with green horses. Many of these horses are very green and need miles under tack with a confident rider that can help them with their training. We have horses in Nassau and Suffolk that need riding time. This is great opportunity to ride some great horses and help them find their new homes.
All riders must be gentle! We are looking for western and english riders at this point. This is a great way to give back to the horses.
If you are interested please e-mail Brittany at Sportie1030@aol.com
06/30/2009 10:48:41 PM
[ animallover ]
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US Humane Society has paired up with a major university to do a
degree in management of shelters, etc. It is mostly an on-line
program. I found it one day while I was doing a google search.
06/30/2009 10:47:20 PM
[ tassie ]
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A new way to help Project Sage! |
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Project Sage Horse Rescue is now joined up with Triple Crown and Southern States horse feed! We have signed up for the SHOW program! Thank you to Lindsey from Neptune Feeds for suggesting this and for bringing out the rep to my barn to speak to me about the different feeds they offer.
The SHOW program is basically collecting the "Proof of Purchase" (bar code) on the back of your Triple Crown, Legends, or Reliance grain! All you have to do it cut them out and mail them to Project Sage and we recieve money for every one we send in!
PLEASE, if you feed these types of grains take a minute and cut out the proof of purchases on the bags! If you board your horse please talk to the barn owner about what type of feed they are using. It only takes a minute to do this and it will really help the rescue horses.
If you would like to help by donating your proof of puchases to Project Sage Horse Rescue please e-mail Sportie1030@aol.com
Thank you!
Brittany
06/30/2009 10:02:26 PM
[ animallover ]
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This isn't quite horse related, but I'm hoping someone here would be willing to share some information with me.
I recently obtained my B.S. in Animal Sciences, and have been working as a vet tech for about five years now. I'm at the point where I'm looking for a "career," and I've come across quite a few wonderful jobs in various shelters, animal control centers, research centers, and hospitals. My problem: How exactly does one gain management experience in these fields? Every job I've applied for has told me they want 2-3 years of direct management experience...I don't want to leave the animal field, but I'm stuck! Would a master of business or public adminstration help at all? If anyone has any suggestions, I would love to hear from you.
06/30/2009 08:10:41 PM
[ Tailor_Made ]
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Stall Gates |
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I know that The Riding Shop in Syosset has stall gates in stock,full and half. Their on Jackson Avenue, in Syosset.
Phone # is 516-364-3311
06/30/2009 07:37:23 PM
[ erckp@aol.com ]
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English saddle wanted |
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I'm looking for an older English saddle, Passier or County medium tree, or Stubben 31cm tree that I can purchase and have reflocked to fit my hard to fit horse. Looking for an older saddle to make it affordable. Any older saddles sitting unused in your tack room?
06/30/2009 06:11:58 PM
[ luv2ride20045 ]
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Gates |
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You can find gates in stock at Port Jefferson Agway. They have a whole yard full of gates, portable fencing and such.
06/30/2009 05:42:37 PM
[ wildqh ]
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Deer in Nassau County |
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This fall while riding through Muttontown Perserve I saw two deer. They were over in the section that has the tall pine trees. Although I ride there often, I haven't seen them since nor have I seen any hoof prints that would indicate they are still there.
06/30/2009 09:31:22 AM
[ Barbara Gianmugnai ]
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Where to Buy Stall Gates in Stock!! |
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Does anyone know of any tack/feed shops that have the metal stall gates in stock?? We ordered a gate from my local feed store two weeks ago and it hasn't arrived and my horse needs to be moved out of her current barn today and into my barn! I don't want her to have to stay into July on prorate but she's an escape artist, so a temporary stall gaurd or chain I'm afraid won't keep her in. And with all the rain we've had, I'd hate to night turnout her right now! I'm going to start calling all the feed stores I can think of...
06/30/2009 09:21:25 AM
[ Meggie ]
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If you are looking for a great hunter/jumper trainer I am currently training with one. Her name is Elizabeth von Bargen. If you'd like to check her out (or any other trainer) try coming down to Lloyd Harbor Equestrian (right in Caumsett Park) -- really great facility and people! Either way, good luck with your search :)
06/29/2009 09:56:39 PM
[ Omara ]
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ADOPT RESCUED KITTENS |
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PLEASE give these kittens a new home. They were brought to me, at a week old, after their mom was hit by a car. They are 6 weeks old now, and are all weaned and ready for new homes. Please see my ad in the classifieds. There are 4 of them and they are all orange tabby types. They would make great indoor or barn cats. They were raised with a golden retriever so they aren't afraid of dogs. Please call 631 439 0559 or email wendy@lihorseproperties.com.
06/29/2009 06:05:08 PM
[ wendy@lihorseproperties.com ]
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Oakwood Farms Fun Show |
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Just wanted to post a quick thank you to all who came out and participated in the Oakwood Farms Fun Show. Also thank you to all who came and spectated. We had great weather and as usual a fun day.
Hope to see you all at our next show!! Remember it is open to all riders and can be a great first time show experience.
06/29/2009 10:15:00 AM
[ Jen P ]
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Lisa F. |
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Congrats on your new package!!!
06/29/2009 07:05:12 AM
[ ponytales ]
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Sun Jun 28
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Seeking hunter trainer |
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I am relocating to Long Island and have been searching for a barn to ride at and have had minimal
success. I am a young amateur rider. I am currently doing 3' hunters and eq. I do not own but
would be interested in leasing if the right horse was presented. I am hoping to find a trainer who
works in this area and shows year round and can help me. I would prefer the western end of the
island but would travel for the right facilities. Thanks!
06/28/2009 10:49:00 PM
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Just want to thank you for letting me a part of Benji's life.He sure is a great horse.The more love I give him
the more he gives back.Keep up your good work with all your hard work helping all these rescues.
06/28/2009 09:18:25 PM
[ Gracie Girl ]
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IHA Western Pleasure Show |
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Thank-yous and results for the IHA Western Pleasure Show are in the Barn News.
06/28/2009 06:59:07 PM
[ Knotty's Mom ]
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Dressage at Stanhope |
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Today, finally, the sun stayed out. The weather was warm. The rings were dry and in great shape. The dressage show at Stanhope went off smoothly. The competitors looked great. The horses looked relaxed. The judge gave some wonderful comments.
There is something so very elegant and timeless in watching riders all in bright white with tall black boots float around a ring, with blue skies and green trees, in harmony with their horses.
A big thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors who helped made today possible!
Hope to see you in 6 weeks!
06/28/2009 06:07:17 PM
[ Chris ]
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Stall Mats (again) |
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Another question on stall mats: which do most of you recommend? The solid piece, the cut pieces or the ones with holes? Is there enough drainage from the cut pieces? This is not cheap & I want to do it the right way the 1st time!
Thanx, Vera
06/28/2009 08:13:18 AM
[ Vera ]
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thx everyone, I found Bill, all is well with both owner and horse :-)
06/28/2009 01:42:06 AM
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IHA Western Show |
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I went down to the center today and dragged the rings and cut trenches for water to flow out. I am happy to say they are in good shape and ready for the Western show tomorrow.
As previously mentioned you can still enter tomorrow at the pre-entry fee. We will have lunch available and the ice cream truck will be paying us a visit as well. Don't foreget even if you are not showing to come see the Drill Team perform during our break. They are quite a site if you have not seen them before.
Hope to see you all there!
Laura Henagan
06/27/2009 08:27:18 PM
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PRE-ENTRY EXTENSION |
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BECAUSE OF THE STRANGE WEATHER WE'VE BEEN HAVING, THE IHA WESTERN PLEASURE COMMITTEE IS EXTENDING THE PRE-ENTRY RATE THROUGH THE START OF THE FIRST CLASS SUNDAY MORNING JUNE 28. SO IF YOU'VE BEEN WAITING TO SEE WHAT THE WEATHER WOULD DO, BUT DIDN'T WANT TO PAY THE FULL FEE... FRET NO MORE...COME ON DOWN TO THE BOHEMIA EQUESTRIAN CENTER!
06/27/2009 07:56:46 PM
[ Knotty's Mom ]
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Dogs need homes ASAP |
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Please help!!! Two young dogs need homes ASAP together or apart. Project Sage is picking them up today, they were rescued and given a chance to live, now they need someone to love them. If you can adopt or foster PLEASE email Brittany at Sportie1030@aol.com this is an emergency situation for these two adorable young small dogs. UTD on all shots, neutered males.
06/26/2009 10:45:07 PM
[ animallover ]
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Deer in Nassau |
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I live on the south shore of Nassau County very near the water. My husband has spotted deer on the side of Meadowbrook Parkway from time to time. They usually come up during the cold months when food becomes more scarce.
06/26/2009 06:26:41 PM
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Rose Ott |
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In memory or Rose Ott, the Islip Horsemen's Association Mounted Drill Team, The Spirit of Long Island, will be preforming Sunday June 28 at the Bohemia Equestrian Center during the lunch break of the Western Pleasure Show at about noon. (Time approximate) Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the performance in honor of one of Long Island most memorable horse persons.
06/26/2009 01:09:21 PM
[ Knotty's Mom ]
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Channel 12 news today! |
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Project Sage will be on Channel 12 news every hour today!!! Its a great piece so please check it out.
Its called "12 Making a Difference"
Everyone check out our new fundraiser listed in the events section for July 18th.
We are collecting garage sale items/tack for the fundraiser. Email me if you have anything to donate.
Brittany
Sportie1030@aol.com
06/26/2009 09:55:42 AM
[ animallover ]
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Wildlife Rehab |
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Not sure if these are still current:
Wildlife Control - Falcon Environmental Svc 877-733-2526
The Wildlife Center 631-728-WILD
Volunteers for Wildlife 631-423-0982
Does the Wildlife Sanctuary at the Teddy Roosevelt Museum take in any rehabs? Just a thought.
Good Luck
06/26/2009 09:48:57 AM
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Do you have a young horse? Long island show managers are trying to help get the hunter breeding division going in our area. Yearlings, two and three year olds come out to play, get experience for your young horse in a quiet show atmosphere. Next weekend at oldfield and the following weekend at hunter isle. Please bring out your babies of all breeds..........if noone comes this will die out around here and it is soooo good for the young ones to get experience without any wear and tear to their legs. I have three for next week and I know of three others that will be there, so come show!
06/26/2009 08:58:27 AM
[ oldetownee ]
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Rice Bran |
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I know nothing about the feed store in question BUT I will say:
Rice Bran spoils easily. You don't know that it has spoiled, it doesn't look or smell funny, it is just no longer nutritious. The other problem with using Rice Bran in a diet is taht anytime you add an unbalanced component into your horses feed you throw of their entire mineral and vitamin ratios. A cup a day of Vegetable oil puts adds on 6-8 times as many calories as a cup of rice bran and doesn't upset the nutrient balance of the horse. I'm not saying don't use Rice Bran, but you really shouldn't just arbitrarily throw an extra ingredient into your horses balanced diet, without investigating the need to rebalance the diet.
06/26/2009 07:34:06 AM
[ ponytales ]
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Disposing of straw bedding |
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Where do those of you that bed in straw, and dump your own manure, get rid of it? I'm looking to hopefully hear from some of you on the east end, north fork. Thanks!
06/26/2009 04:18:36 AM
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Hunters Isle Location |
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For the person who wanted directions to Hunters Isle
DIRECTIONS: From East, L.I.E. Exit 64, make a right at Route 112 and proceed North on Route 112 to Granny Road. At light, make right onto Granny Road, make a left onto Mill Road and go 1-1/2 miles to Coram Equestrian Center on right. From West, L.I.E. Exit 64 North, make a left at Route 112 and proceed North on Route 112 to Granny Road. At light, make right onto Granny Road, make a left onto Mill Road and go 1-1/2 miles to Coram Equestrian Center on right.
06/25/2009 09:33:15 PM
[ Sally Rosenberg ]
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Silverpony, if you don't have something nice to say please don't say anything, your comment is about someone's business and seems unecessary. I don't use them but it still upset me. Most feed has expiration dates or production dates on them, I would hope people are smart enough to check these.
06/25/2009 08:29:26 PM
[ oldetownee ]
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Hunters Isle |
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Hunters Isle Horse Shows at Coram Equestrian Center
I 495 to exit 64. North on Rte 112. Right on Granny Rd. Left on Mill Rd. Go 1 1/2 mi. to Coram Equestrian Center on right.
06/25/2009 05:48:15 PM
[ tcgelec ]
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Horse Show |
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not really a message but a question. Can any one tell me the location of the Hunter's Isle Horse Show on July 11th? I know its in Coram but if any one knows more details I would greatly apperciate it. Thanks
Kathy
06/25/2009 01:33:47 PM
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Deer |
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A definite siting of two deer winter of 2008 Near the Muttontown
presever by what is now Nassau Equestrian Center off Rt. 106.
06/25/2009 11:25:04 AM
[ Phyl ]
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Yes, deer are in Nassau County |
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Deer have been spotted all over Oyster Bay Cove, Cold Spring Harbor and Huntington Village. A deer was just hit by a car in Oyster Bay Cove by Sagamore Hill.
06/25/2009 09:42:55 AM
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Growing Up Gypsy - Talkin' Horses |
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Meet David McLarin, owner of the first Gypsy Vanner Farm on Long Island. In this clip of "Talkin' Horses", David tells us about this beautiful breed and what his farm is all about. Check it out at www.talkinhorsestv.com
Enjoy :)
06/25/2009 07:19:21 AM
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Deer - Nassau County |
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There was reported to be a deer that jumped onto Shore Road (road
to Bayville) last summer at night. However, it was never
confirmed by the police. It is not impossible for a wild deer to
get here; but, I haven't seen one in my lifetime and I am older
than dirt (smile). I have never seen one at Old Westbury,
Muttontown, SUNY or Oyster Bay Cove/Laurel Hollow.
Has anyone ever made a confirmed sighting in Nassau?? I think if
there were any - with over-development, high speed traffic (even
on side roads) someone would have hit one by now. No one I know
has ever complained about their landscaping, trees or flowers
being eaten (like they do out in East End).
I don't remember ever seeing or hearing about a wild deer in
Nassau County in my life and have lived here my entire life.
Anyone ever see a wild deer around Nassau?
06/25/2009 12:36:05 AM
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Vicious Truth |
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dont want to stir trouble but ive heard A LOT of negatives about the rice bran from medford feed, from more than one person. such as it has sat outside the store in the baking sun for months and still offered for sale. ive heard its pretty much on sale for the fact that hes got no buisness and that bran has been there forever. I dont buy from that store for personal reasons but im just putting out there that sun bleached bran dosent sit well.
06/24/2009 11:04:50 PM
[ xsilverponyx ]
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Wildlife Rehab |
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I believe Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown Rehabs wildlife.
06/24/2009 10:06:51 PM
[ jessieP ]
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2 dogs for adoption |
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Project Sage currently has two dogs avaliable for adoption.
They are both dachshunds crosses.
Hugh and Heiro and both young males. They are UTD on all shots and are fixed. They both get along great with other dogs and are very friendly.
They were rescued from a high kill shelter and are seeking their forever homes.
For more information please e-mail Sportie1030@aol.com
Thank you!
06/24/2009 09:46:22 PM
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Thanx to all who gave info on stall mats! Vera
06/24/2009 07:25:28 PM
[ Vera ]
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Rice Bran Sale! (for thin horses) |
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For those of you that use Rice Bran to keep/put weight on your horses, Medford Feed (on Rt 112) has it on sale this month for only $10 for the 50 pound bag! I was just down there the other day and couldn't believe what a great price they had for the best brand around. I have payed $25-35 a bag for this stuff in the past- but it is worth the money. Just figured I'd share a good sale, we could all use to save some money!
(Rice Bran is AWESOME for horses that need to gain weight or don't keep weight on. I swear by it! You only use a cupfull a day and you get amazing results.)
06/24/2009 05:48:22 PM
[ Vicious Truth ]
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IHA Western Show Dilema |
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We regret to inform those that are attending this Sunday's show that we will not be having a food truck. However, to help with this situation we were thinking of getting a couple of big sub sandwiches made and delivered at lunch time. So we would have that available for sale along with chips and beverages. We would not be selling them for a profit, just enough to cover cost. It would probably be $3.00 per sandwich and $1.00 more for chips and a drink.
We really need feedback from our riders if we should go this route or not. It could end up being another long show day so we want to make it as easy on you as possible.
Please email me at draftcrazyny@optonline.net
06/24/2009 03:22:29 PM
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For Vera Re: Fixing up Your Stalls |
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This is for Vera. Hi Vera, I can tell you what we did to imporve the drainage in our stalls. If you want you can email me at ridefrthesol@hotmail.com
06/24/2009 02:30:43 PM
[ Denise Ingrassellino ]
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Born2jump, I lived in FL for almost 4 years...The fleas they have down there are mutant flea's! I stopped bringing my dog to the barn because she would be covered! I had to bath her fast & hurry a wet dog in the back of my truck! frontlines does Nutten!
Last summer I went to N.C. & used a product called Neem spray & it worked wonders for both my dogs.
Lori
06/24/2009 02:18:51 PM
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Swap meets? |
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Any Swap meets coming soon? Thanks
06/24/2009 01:09:21 PM
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IHA Dressage In The Park-June 28th |
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Just want to let everyone know that the times for Islip Horsemen's Association Dressage In The Park show at Happy-Go-Lucky Farm are posted at the IHA website: www.isliphorsemensassociation.com or you can e-mail IHADressage@aol.com. Due to the overwhelming entries we received (thank you to all our riders!) the show will begin at 7:30am. Once again, we would like to thank everyone for their continued support of our schooling shows! See you all on Sunday! Pray to the sun gods!
We would also like to welcome our newest dressage committee member, Kieran Larkin! Hugs and kisses to Mom, Dad, Baby and Oscar too!
06/24/2009 09:30:45 AM
[ TwinBayFarm ]
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You will need approximately 1.5 yards of material to fill a 10 x 10 stall 4 inches. Personally, I wouldn't use stone but if I did I would put that down first. Hope this helps.
06/24/2009 09:12:56 AM
[ moondances ]
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First you are going to have to strip out the stall for a base. If you are about six inches down you may want to split your base, three inches of course sand then three inches of stone or gravel that is 3/8 of an inch or less.If you have a 10x10 there are 10x10 kits and choices of plain edge or interlocking. If you have a handy hubby you may want to buy plain edge and custom cut them using a skill saw with a heavy duty carbide blade. They are great for those "piggy" horses. BTW, don't let anyone convince you course shavings are better for stalls that are matted, you end up wasting a ton regardless of how careful you muck the stalls. We use regular shavings and the wet spot clumps up nicely. I'd say on days he is in I toss out about 1/5 of a bag of shavings from his wet spot and he's an expert in making BIG wet spots. This has been my experience with mats. Remember also you will need help unless you buy the lightweights, stall mats are pretty heavy they can range from 45 to 70 lbs depending on what type of rubber was recycled to make them. We also use rubber belt fencing to seperate the inner paddocks from each other. My exterior perimeters are all Red Brand horse fence to keep out all the dogs that run loose around here.
06/24/2009 08:34:56 AM
[ georgia ]
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It is probably a good idea to switch off from front line to another product like advantix or vetra- D which I have been hearing good things about.Just be careful with the last 2 as they are very toxic to cats and should not be applied if the kitty can come in contact with dog within 12 hrs of applying.I truely believe that these pesty ecto-parasites can become resistant to topical products, although research says no, but in the veterinary practise world we are seeing alot of these resistences. In horses we see these resistences with internal parasites which is why it is good to have a good rotational worming program. So, why not fleas and ticks?
06/24/2009 07:37:50 AM
[ Dressagegal ]
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Rings and paddocks |
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Can anyone recommend someone who levels rings and fixes muddy paddocks? The guy I usually use is not available. Email me directly CDomb@aol.com.
thanks
06/24/2009 06:52:10 AM
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Does any one know of any available stalls with a riding ring and a decent amount of turnout for my 10 year old thoroughbred. Preferably in the huntington, west hills, melville, dix hills, northport area. I live in Huntington and will be attending school in Bay Shore and wanted to find something close to home.
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From Janine- Don't forget to check here... http://www.lihorseproperties.com/stallrentals/index.cfm
06/23/2009 07:40:55 PM
[ Cody ]
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Stall Mats |
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Put on your thinking caps, everyone! I am thinking of doing stall mats in one of my stalls...he's such a slob! If I need to add about 4 inches to a 10x10 stall, how much sand do I need? And how much stone? And what goes directly under the mat...stone or sand? I've seen places on the net that sells stall mats in 1 complete piece. Anybody try them? Any help would be great! Thanx...
06/23/2009 07:16:07 PM
[ Vera ]
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Not just Lymes |
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Just remember, Lyme's is not the only disease ticks spread. As some of you may recall, my guy nearly died from anaplasmosis, whose presentation was sudden, high temp, loss of appetite and depression. Vet said it was "heat stroke" and had me giving cold showers and no grain or hay x several days. New Bolton diagnosed within 2 hours of his arrival there and had him temperature free x 24 hours with a cheap course of tetracycline. Spread by ticks at Caumsett.
06/23/2009 04:38:13 PM
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This is a bit off topic but...I took my puppy to Florida a couple weeks ago with frontline on and the flee's were so bad she was in the grass once and was covered in them
06/23/2009 03:45:06 PM
[ born2jump ]
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Farm Architect |
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There is a wonderful farm in White Post Va.
The owner is Matt Mackay Smith, who is the vet consultant for Equus Magazine.
They can be reached at Banbury Bedrock Bull Terriers, and I have seen their wonderful farm, and I am sure they can recommend a architect. Winkie is his lovely wife, and Ch. Banbury's Black Olive ROM CGC (AKA Delta) was my dog... :(
06/23/2009 02:51:46 PM
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Whoops |
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Well, if my old scout leader was alive (from circa 1958) I would have to disipline her with a good feather tickling. Naughty lady, LOL, she told us not to swat those crane flies/mosquito hawks because they helped control the mosquito population. Now Wiki tells me they survive on nectar!
WALKER
I boot and suit (sheets,masks and mesh leg boots) my horses to keep as much off them as possible and not have to put fly sprays on them. The double benefit is their coats shine like polished glass and they're not sun bleached. It is easier to find ticks and other problems when the coats ar wet.
06/23/2009 01:29:58 PM
[ georgia ]
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Oakwood Farms Fun Show & Buckle Series |
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Just wanted to give a quick reminder that this saturday is Oakwood Farms Fun Show and Buckle Series. Our last couple of shows have had a great turnout and everyone had a lot of fun.
There are still a few shows left so come on down for a fun day and a chance to win some points and possibly a Buckle!!
The fun show classes are barrels, poles, speed barrels, dash, walk trot canter, egg & spoon, musical ribbons and flag race. This is a fun show so it is open to riders of all disciplines and all riding levels.
Here is a listing of points accumulated by our riders from the past shows for the buckles.
1D
Cali Schmidt - 7pts
Brittany Francis - 7pts
Bianca Deluca - 5pts
2D
Melanie Randall -7pts
Stephanie Hines - 7pts
Patrick Brady - 5pts
3D
Brianna Termini - 9pts (5 from first show & 4 from show)
Tori Puccio - 7pts
Casey Menges - 7pts
Jimmy Lenaunen - 5pts
Brianna austin - 4pts
Stephanie Sheridan - 3pts
Remember you have to be in it to win it!!!
06/23/2009 01:18:47 PM
[ Jen P ]
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Desperately needed by tomorrow. Does anyone have a Horizon Chicken Shipping Box for 5 Silkies? Will pay of course. Mine got wet and it collapsed just when I was ready to ship today. TY
Kathy 864-1696
06/23/2009 12:00:21 PM
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There are boom or bust years for insects, and this is def. a boom year so far due to the rain. 1 good thing this does is give all the many things that eat them a boom year as well! I've noticed so much more bird life and activity than previous summers. The 'neotropical migrants' such as barn swallows are doing great for example, and their offspring will be much better fed and more likely to survive. More predators mean more insect prey will be eaten, and the balance restores over time.
BTW the "Giant mosquito" that was mentioned is prob. a Crane Fly (see Wikipedia) and they are harmless. They happen to prefer wet areas.
I've never had a single tick at Blydenburgh while riding there, but I've heard from a park official there that 2 deer were indeed recently spotted recently.
I prefer using mechanical fly deterrant means, such as fly sheets/masks etc, and avoid chemical sprays as much as possible. After all, horses lick/chew their fur sometimes when scratching and can swallow some of the fly spray residue over time, and the aerosolized particles can harm their respiratory tract or cause sensitivities/reactions in some. Since flies/mosquitoes don't like dark, shady places, providing a good enclosed shelter in a paddock is another non-chemical way to cope.
For ticks, I find that if I dampen my horse down completely (don't need a full bath, just a bucket and a sponge) and ck within 2-3 hrs after every ride, they are much easier to find and pick off, (even the tinier deer ticks) and as is known, they typically cannot transmit Lyme unless attached at least 24-48 hrs. It's a bit of a chore though, and prob not feasible for multiple horses. A surefire non-pesticide way to kill them is to put them on a hard concrete surface and 'smear' them with your metal hoof pick...
06/23/2009 11:09:13 AM
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Tassie, am I reading your post right? Nassau County doesn't have any deer? Anywhere?
06/23/2009 09:51:05 AM
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If you hate regular fly spray |
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1 cup Skin So Soft Bath Oil
1 cup Water
1 cup White Vinegar
1 cup Peppermint Scope (or other Peppermint Mouthwash)
Mix together and put into a spray bottle. Spray onto your pets (especially horses) to help keep those flies away!
This was posted on EBAY and it works. But as my eighty year old neighbor said "Just don't go hanging out a red light!" (It does give off a questionable aroma 
06/23/2009 09:35:19 AM
[ georgia ]
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Horse farm planner |
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Planning on fencing and renovating my farm in virginia. Want to have an overall plan on how to utilize acreage that can be done in increments while optimizing horse friendliness so to say. Are their people who design only horse farms? If so, how would I go about finding them? Anyone have experience?
06/23/2009 08:55:08 AM
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Doxycycline |
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As far as I know that's the only course for Lyme I've heard of. WE used to give our horses a course of it every fall. The ticks at our upstate farm were always much worse than our Island place.
Just because it's called a deer tick doesn't mean mean much, to a tick anything with blood and a heart beat is fair game.
It used to be when the slightest possibility of Lyme existed most doctors would put patients on 21 day courses of Doxycycline.
06/23/2009 08:33:36 AM
[ georgia ]
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Giant Mosquito |
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Tassie
What you are seeing are not mosquitos. They are what is called in layman's terms a mosquito hawk... they they are a natural mosquito killer. It's one of those rare instances in nature where the predator resembles the prey. They do not snack on humans or animals.
06/23/2009 08:25:46 AM
[ georgia ]
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Tickes and Deer - Nassau County |
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I am not sure about the deer/tick connection regarding Nassau
County. We don't have any deer here (at least none we know of -
LOL)and there seems to be an abundance of ticks on trail.
Everything is just so overgrown. Dogs are getting them too if
they go into grass - underbrush.
There seem to be some sort of giant mosquito around. They are
even at my house -- they are huge!! Wonder if it is the rain or a
new strain.
06/23/2009 01:46:42 AM
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Mon Jun 22
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Lymes Disease |
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Lymes disease can aslo cause behavior changes and alternating lameness!
Spirit...Hope u found a foster for the Appy Pony Mare?? i wish i could have helped i looooove the
APPYS =)
06/22/2009 09:46:10 PM
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TICKS |
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Yes Sharyn the ticks in Blydenburgh are horrible this year. Ive found four on my horse already this season! ive been on both sides of Blydenburgh for four years now and ive never had a problem. and last fall i saw two deer in Blydenburgh that i have never seen before.. i suppose they were from caleb smith but they were very close to the entrance to the park on Croft ln. maybe thats where these little demons are comming from
06/22/2009 09:13:40 PM
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