This message is from: Jeanne Zuker <jmzu...@att.net>
Thanks again for all who gave suggestions......he is doing a lot better. Cleaned his sheath but I don't think that was it.....I got some detangler and sprayed that on his tail, worked it in and the next day started brushing it....it helped. I also sprayed some Listerine on him and that helped....I wrapped Duct tape around the knob.....he saw that and nosed it a little and went to eating his hay....no more rubbing!! So I am using the detangler and brushing him tail, hope that it grows out....he did a number on it! Whatever it is he is comfortable and doesn't have any interest in rubbing his tail on the bucket anymore. He and I are happy, AND he is enjoying the extra time I spend on his grooming and talking to him while he is eating. Thank you all so much. Now I will try to return the favor. I ordered one of the Xhoses in a 50' length (39.98+tax/shipping), I have a bad back and handling the 50' rubber hose in the winter can be a pain. It isn't exactly winter here yet, but it has had some freezing temps., and the hose does work, it is lightweight and extends to the full length, and when the water is turned off, it retracts. It does not have the full pressure of the rubber hose and I have to figure out how to weigh down the one end so it doesn't float out of the big tank but I really love it. I bring it back in the house after I use it until I need it the next time. I can put it in a plastic bag like you get at Wal Mart....I have one of the reuse cloth bags that I keep it in. It is very light weight and I think it will help with one of winters chores that I have dreaded. It isn't made to be left out in the cold/heat. I think the longest length is 75'. I know there are other folks who have a bad back, etc., or like me, are getting older and appreciate things that can make our life a little easier. I think I may order another one in case it doesn't hold up, I think with some care it will be fine.....it weighs a lot less then my purse!!! LOL It has a shut off valve which is handy so it can be moved from place to place without having to use a nozzle. I got mine from the Harriet Carter magazine, but I am going to do some internet searching and see if I can save on tax/shipping/handling. Monty is happy since his buckets and tank will be cleaned and filled easier which means more 'mommy and me time' for him. Jeanne and Monty MI/ high today 34 degrees....BUT they say we might see the SUN!!! :) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
