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GOOD THINGS ABOUT HUSBANDS
1. Husbands are less expensive to shoe.
2. Feeding a husband doesn’t require anything that even mildly compares with the hassle of putting up hay.
3. A lame husband can still work.
4. A husband with a belly-ache doesn’t have to be walked. Note .. this item prompted a response from someone else:
But if you’ve ever endured a husband who is rolling on the floor, screaming, and writhing in pain with a kidney stone at three in the morning, you know you can’t put him down (and get away with it).
5. Husbands don’t try to scratch their heads on your back.
6. They’re better able to understand puns.
7. If they’re playing hard to catch you *may* be able to run them down on foot.
8. They know their name.
9. They pay their own bills.
10. They apologize when they step on your toes.
11. No saddle fitting problems.
12. They seldom refuse to get in the vehicle.
13. They don’t panic, yelling and running all through the house when you leave them alone. (unless you left the kids too)
14. For a nominal fee you can hire someone else to clip them.
15. They don’t like the lady next door just as well as you just because she fed him 3 days straight.
THE HORSE’S ADVANTAGE
1. If they don’t work out you can sell them.
2. They don’t come with in-laws.
3. You don’t have to worry about your children looking like them.
4. You never have to iron their saddle pads.
5. If you get too fat for one you can shop for a bigger one.
6. They smell good when they sweat.
7. You can repair their “clothes” with duct tape.
8. It’s possible to keep them from “jumping the fence”.
9. You can force them to stay in good physical condition…with a whip if necessary.
10. They don’t want their turn at the computer.
11. They turn white with age, but not bald.
12. They’ve never *heard* of PMS.
13. They learn to accept restraint.
14. They love to go trail riding.
15. They don’t care what you look like, as long as you have a carrot.
Good things about wives.
1. Your wife can feed herself if you have to leave town.
2. You can (usually) kiss your wife’s neck without worrying about getting your feet stepped on.
3. You can shop for a new car without worrying about whether it’s powerful enough to haul your wife.
4. If you call in sick at work to stay home and play with your wife, there’s very little risk of serious injury that will be tough to explain to the boss the next day.
5. Your wife won’t go roll in the mud right before an occasion when she needs to look her best.
6. Your wife can groom herself much better than you can.
7. Bathing your wife can be much more entertaining than bathing your horse, and doesn’t require tying her up (unless you’re into that).
8. If your wife loses a shoe, you can be pretty sure she has plenty of replacements in the closet.
9. Your wife’s mane doesn’t need to be pulled.
10. If your wife runs away from you, you don’t care whether she gets hurt.
THE HORSE’S ADVANTAGE
1. Horses are less expensive to shoe. They’ll happily wear the same set for weeks.
2. Horses are less expensive to clip, and one clip job may last all winter.
3. Your horse won’t constantly ask you if his blanket makes his butt look big.
4. Your horse won’t worry about whether his shoes match his saddle.
5. Your horse won’t complain if you occasionally ride a different one.
6. You have more options for working out your horse’s behavioral problems.
7. Your horse won’t sulk if you forget his birthday.
8. Your horse’s farts make yours seem like no big deal.
9. Your horse won’t tell all his friends about every little mistake you make.
10. Your horse won’t constantly nag you to redecorate the barn.
11. If your horse runs away from you, you can usually get him back.
Let Me Teach You
Nov 22
When you are tense, let me teach you to relax.
When you are short tempered, let me teach you to be patient.
When you are short sighted, let me teach you to see.
When you are quick to react, let me teach you to be thoughtful.
When you are angry, let me teach you to be serene.
When you feel superior, let me teach you to be respectful.
When you are self absorbed, let me teach you to think of greater things.
When you are arrogant, let me teach you humility.
When you are lonely, let me be your companion.
When you are tired, let me carry the load.
When you need to learn, let me teach you.
After all, I am your horse.
From Roberta Edstrom http://www.Knot-A-Tail.com
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George Gregory on BLM clination: "As it gets closer and before we make a presentation in front of the crowd attending a BLM adoption, we hope to offer clinic for those that would be agreeable to help us make a DVD. The DVD will not be for sale but for free distribution at those adoptions we can't attend and to anyone that wants one. Evelyn and I think we have some good information to share but doing it effectively is the key. Our goal is not to make money from this but maybe help get a few mustangs adopted. Yet that is not the most important reason we will be doing this. We want to see the adoptions take place but we want people to drive away with one they can safely train. Our biggest concern about these Mustangs is folks take them thinking what they see on a Clinton Anderson or Cris Cox video (not singling those two out) is real life. It appears to a novice they can solve major problems in 22 minutes. If we do nothing else we will be certain those that listen to us will know the process takes time and patience. The biggest heart break is to see one go to a nice home and start building a trust with their new owner and start diminishing their ability to fend for themselves. Then in the end the adopter decides they can't get it done and take the Mustang back to those BLM pens. Not bad pens understand but they are inhabited by wild horses that will take advantage of the guy that comes back totally confused by what has happened to him. Long winded I know but that's where we are on this and we may need a little help. We need some backer that may share our interest, goals and concerns. If you know of any one or business that believes they would benefit by publicly supporting us and believes in what we are trying to do. We can better accomplish this if we have the equipment to make good DVDs and get our story out there." Horse lovers follow George Gregory on Facebook
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Find and contact your U.S. senators here and urge them to hold a hearing or investigate BLM’s management of America’s wild horses and burros and tell the BLM to stop rounding up and killing or removing our wild horses and burros or selling them for slaughter and return them to the lands where they were living in 1971. Go here to write your U.S. representative and urge him or her to do the same!
Warts on Horses Nose
Oct 28
Article from Queensland Horse Council Inc
http://www.qldhorsecouncil.com
Warts are caused by the papillomavirus, and they
usually appear as blemishes on the face, mouth, or
nose regions in younger horses. They appear as
either single warts, or as clusters of warts that have
a “cauliflower” appearance.
While unsightly, they usually pose no threat to the
horse’s overall health and are considered merely a
cosmetic blemish. In most cases, the warts will
disappear on their own in a matter of time.
But it is important to remember that warts are a viral,
contagious disease and that proper steps should be
taken in order to prevent them from spreading from
one horse to another, especially if the horse is kept
near other horses.
Younger horses are more susceptible to warts
because they have less-efficient immune systems
than older horses.
The good news is that once a horse has been infected,
it builds up an immunity and is less susceptible to
future infections. Provided the horse is in good physical
condition, has a good nutrition program, is wormed
regularly, and is under good management, the warts
should disappear within six to nine months.
Short-term, the warts will not reappear because of the
immunity the horse has developed for the virus.
If a horse becomes affected with warts, it is best to
keep it away from other horses as much as possible.
Also, as a general management practice
do not use the same equipment such as brushes,
halters, bridles, etc., on both infected and noninfected
horses. While there might be no way to
really isolate the infected horse, good hygiene
practices will help keep the warts from spreading.
Complications that can arise as a result of warts
are secondary, but they do sometimes occur. Some
of the most common secondary problems arise
because the warts are banged or scraped on barn
doors, fences, halters, bridles, etc. When this
happens, it creates an open sore on the wart that
could allow a secondary infection to enter the open
wound.
During hot months, “summer sores” can
become superimposed on the warts if the wart has
been rubbed raw. There also is the possibility that
maggots or larvae might invade damaged warts.
The only time warts become dangerous is when a
horse has an immune deficiency such as CID,
which compromises the immune system. In these
cases, the warts could become much more
extensive and cover wider areas of the body
because the animal’s immune system will not
contribute to self-curing.
Ultimately, warts are a fairly trivial disease,
provided the horse is given good nutrition and care.
In most circumstances, the infection is self-limiting
and there should be no complications. Since warts
are caused by a highly contagious virus, if the
horse is stabled with other animals, then commonsense
hygiene should be utilized because warts
appear more often in this type of situation.
End of Article
I have been reading a lot about warts on horses nose. They appear on most young horses that haven’t developed a good immune system. Most people advise you to leave them alone and they will go away in 6 to 9 months, but our Vet came out today and looked at the warts on our 6 month old filly. She squeezed and busted all of the warts and said by squeezing them, it would make the horse’s immune system develop an immunity against the warts faster. Be sure and wear plastic gloves, the warts are caused by a contagious virus.
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