Category Archives: Horse Care

Feed Bag Comparison

While we were at Auburn [Clinic Report], we asked an ag instructor about Milton. She was unconvinced on soy as the cause [Clean Cups!]. She asked for scans of the feed tags. In the event anyone else would like to float a theory, here is the nutrition information: Dr. Jekyll Manufacturer’s page: Purina Omolene 100Continue reading “Feed Bag Comparison”

Take-Away Message

Milton continues to transform back into the lovely horse I met in Lexington [Logistics: Shipping]. His ears are up. His coat is glossy. His topline is less hunched. He lets us pick out his back feet without attempting to kick. It’s amazing how good life is when you don’t ache all over [Clean Cups!]. Oddly,Continue reading “Take-Away Message”

Text Art: K is for Kopertox(R)

For those who haven’t enjoyed sticky, green hands: “Recommended as an aid in treating horses and ponies with thrush due to organisms susceptible to copper naphthenate.” Zoetis US: KOPERTOX® For the rest of us, did you know “Shake well before use”? News to me. ibid. Alphabet 2015 J is for Jump I is for IronsContinue reading “Text Art: K is for Kopertox(R)”

State of the Blog: A Matter of Record

End of the month commentary on blogging. List of previous SotB The blog has been around long enough to serve as a repository for things forgotten. That can be good and bad. The Bad Part of stylin’ in the saddle seat show ring is to cut the end of the arena at a crisp, 90oContinue reading “State of the Blog: A Matter of Record”

Meanwhile Back at the Ranch: Feed

At the beginning of the year, we raised Milton’s rations significantly [Miseries: Feed Me!]. He improved. For a while. Then stalled. His attitude was more pleasant, but still grumpy, “He’s never going to be a ray of sunshine, but he’s less vile-tempered.” He disliked being groomed. I was annoyed with him. Our blacksmith thought heContinue reading “Meanwhile Back at the Ranch: Feed”