Re: Manure management

This message is from: "Stephen Nasby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I pile it in a big pile and let it sit, turning it with the tractor now and then. I have a large 5-6 foot high by 20 feet wide by 50-70 feet long pile from cleaning all winter (lots of fun hauling when the tractor does

australian saddle

This message is from: "Stephen Nasby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I've been re-watching my dave Genadek saddle fit tape (excellent!!) and after going to a couple Australian saddle websites realized they emphasize the legs being forward in the saddle. I thought all the stirr

saddles

This message is from: "Stephen Nasby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have a question re. knowing what size saddle is best for the human. The saddle I use right is comfortable for me, but I've only ridden in a few saddles my whole life. Is there some standard for height weight,

Re: nippers and trimming

This message is from: "Stephen Nasby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yes, they do sell a variety of sizes. A trimmer told me that if I bought the local tack store's nippers (el cheapo, which I did*G*), then they can be almost impossible to use. Buy the right size (she has 12 inch o

Re: kelp/seaweed

This message is from: "Stephen Nasby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Here is the website where Source lists the analysis of their seaweed. http://www.4source.com/technical/additional_technical_information.shtml The analysis for the kelp I get is similar to theirs. For example, the source

Re: Hoof nippers for wimps

This message is from: "Stephen Nasby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> After saying I have problems with the nippers, I ended up using them without a problem while trimming my horse's hooves this afternoon. In fact it was downright easy, and my hands aren't even sore now - us

nippers and trimming

This message is from: "Stephen Nasby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well, the first set of "nippers" I bought were awful to work with - bought on the recommendation of somebody who obviously didn't know any more than I did LOL. After trying and trying and trying to us

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This message is from: "Stephen Nasby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Is the Dancing with Horses (Hempfling) video worth $80?? I can get the book and video but they are going to cost $120 (Canadian) with shipping, exchange, duty etc. I'm flinching at the cost for a single video an

Re: snow tube

This message is from: "Stephen Nasby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well, I should have known better, being from the mountains in BC, but I've actually never used one.:<) I'm sure they can be wild - some friends of ours had a few accidents as they piled too many peopl

lice

This message is from: "Stephen Nasby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Just re-reading old posts and wondered if Oden ended up being diagnosed with lice? I have used Diatomaceous Earth successfully internally (not daily, just when needed) and externally, as well as a topical pour on treat

Re: Easy Keepers

This message is from: "Stephen Nasby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> FinallyI lost the older mare to a stress fracture of her hind leg just below the hock. The vet hypothesized that in horses who are confined for long periods of time with little exercise (which she was because of th

Re: snow tube

This message is from: "Stephen Nasby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sorry, I just realized that maybe you just meant a normal snow tube. For some reason when I was reading about the skijorring I was thinking it was some special thing for horses *G*. Anyway . . . can you tell I need a n

snow tube

This message is from: "Stephen Nasby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I was reading through old posts and wondered what a snow tube is and if somebody knows of a picture on line? Thank you Heather _ Chat with friends

straw/easy keeper/kelp

This message is from: "Stephen Nasby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "i am a strong believer in feeding seaweed. . " Me too. Everybody here (including chickens) get it free choice. Until I had kelp, I just had the normal mineral mix available free choice, and the cows really g

easy keepers

This message is from: "Stephen Nasby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I've just been thinking about how Fjords are easy keepers and tend to get overweight easily. I was wondering if it is because they are fast eaters, eat too much, don't need as much feed, etc? (Can you tell I&

re. introduction, clicker training Klaus etc . .

This message is from: "Stephen Nasby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> No, I have never tried clicker training, but did go to a site this morning where a fellow taught his horses to retrieve balls and that sounded like fun. I used the word "good" instead of the clicker, but it cou

re. introduction, clicker training Klaus etc . .

This message is from: "Stephen Nasby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Oops, I hadn't read the bottom of the message, so didn't know you recommended where the book was available. Sorry. Heather _ Get your FREE d

Re. introduction

This message is from: "Stephen Nasby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Alison : I'm from Yorkton/Melvile area. Yes, I have heard of Christ Irwin, but the clinic I was going to last year was cancelled, and I never heard of another one. Guess I'll have to search on the internet.

introduction

This message is from: "Stephen Nasby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi to all. I live with my family (7 of us) on a 160 acre farm in Saskatchewan. We haven't owned a farm before, so I am enjoying it immensely with my 7 Dexters, 1 sweetheart Jersey, 2 Herefords, Arabian gelding w