Things have really changed in the 30+ years I have been caring for horses. It used to be oats and pasture were all you needed to feed a horse and the only concern was getting enough grain in the diet to keep the them fat without causing colic or founder. Hay was given only when … Continue Reading »
I have been following the news about health care and also talking to many different people. I have seen parts of what is in the actual bill in congress and heard many experts debate the pros and cons. You know what. I don’t care! I don’t know who is responsible for the current problems but … Continue Reading »
I am working on a Five Element feeding book and I am very excited about encouraging people to grow vegetables and herbs as food for their horses. The drought we are having right now has pointed out to me how much I depend on my horses having some native pasture to balance out their needs. … Continue Reading »
Bud’s muzzle came in and it seems to be a good fit. He is not that impressed but has not tried to get it off. I let him out for about 2 hours yesterday and he got to hang out across the fence from the horses when they went down to the lower pasture. Bud … Continue Reading »
I often think about how my path in spreading the word about holistic healing compares to spreading the word about network marketing. I know one of my biggest challenges in holistic healing has been helping people understand the concept of cure, palliation and suppression. People always ask me what herb or homeopathic remedy they can … Continue Reading »
Don’t get attached. Madalyn
I trimmed Remi’s front feet this morning and I am fairly happy so far with his progress. The cracks at his toes are almost grown off on both feet but I am still having trouble with him growing tough wall. He wears off the wall faster than he grows it and then he starts wearing … Continue Reading »
As some of you know I have had some challenges with my milk goat, Sally. She is very spooky and was not at all impressed with my initial milking attempts. We have grown to understand each other but she is still not what you would call a gentle goat. On the other hand, her kid, … Continue Reading »
I love living on the same property as my horses. It allows me to be much more spontaneous in my interaction with them. Before if I went over to the clinic to ride that was what I did and I rarely went over just to pet or hang out with the horses. This morning it … Continue Reading »
Bud has been improving steadily but he still has a way to go. I have been able to learn so much having him right outside my window where I can watch him closely. I have determined that food sensitivities are a huge issue for him. He also can’t handle much food at one time. He … Continue Reading »
Your network marketing product is not for everyone. No matter how unique it is, how much research there is behind it, how great it tastes or how much it helps people most won’t want it or if they want it they won’t be willing to pay for it. Sorry but this is the truth. So … Continue Reading »
I am going to apologize up front for any ranting that happens in this post but I am so sick(pardon the pun) of hearing about the health care crisis in this country. Before I even start into the health side of it I would like to say occasionally people(even doctors) do make mistakes and if … Continue Reading »
I still have Bud at the clinic and he is doing great. After watching him closely for a month it was clear that he always felt bad immediately after eating. He did not act like colic so much as he seemed to have very low energy and would lay down and sleep. I finally decided … Continue Reading »
The constitution of the United States starts out with We the People. Not we the government, we the special interests groups, we the politicians, we the large corporations or we the financial institutions. It begins We the People and it will be We the People(guided by God) who turn this world around. If you think … Continue Reading »
Tomorrow is the Fourth of July and that means fireworks in many areas. Fireworks and horses are not a match at all. In my veterinary career I have treated many horses, including my own, that were seriously injured by running into or through fences when they were frightened by the loud noise and flashing lights … Continue Reading »
I had my first encounter with a rattlesnake since moving to Fischer. I have seen several other non poisonous snakes but no rattlers until yesterday. I was walking out to check the horse water about noon and there he was in the path right next to my hay barn. I really am afraid of snakes … Continue Reading »
I took Remi to the lake today but we did not have time to swim. I was looking to test my new approach to his spookiness. I had been coddling him when he got tense and trying to show him he could trust me to take care of him. That approach would have been perfect … Continue Reading »