This message is from: "Pat Holland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The term : "ladies horse" is traditionally know for disposition. Well mannered. Size makes no difference.
Sophie Fiedler was always very knowledable regarding natural remedies. One I really like and use is Tea Tree Oil. I mix it with Orvus soap, or any base and apply for irritations. Another is Witch Hazel and cotton balls to clean the ears. I have a gelding right now that came to me with a major skin irritation on both sides of his neck, I'm getting him ready for a halter class at Blue Earth. Everyday I wash the area with Tea Tree oil and Orvus - let is set and rinse. Its just about all gone and the hair coming in is glossy and healthy. Good stuff. And I love the smell. Clean. As far as stalls: When we built my barn we used 2x8 treated tongue and groove wollmanized (don't know how to spell it - sounds like that).....on the bottom two boards which are anchored in cement. All the top boards are , well my husband said they were Southern Illinois Pine 2x8 non treated. I have no idea if northern Illinois pine, or southwestern pine or pine from the rain forests makes a difference. Who knows, the only pine I know comes in a bottle and I pour some on my wash rack floor for cleaning. Or spray it in the bathroom when guests are coming and I want them to think I'm a good housekeeper. Pat in northern Illinois with southern wood.
