10/7/13- D'Artagnan is continuing to look good and pass manure normally. He is comfortable and on his normal feed. We will update if there are any other issues, but for now, things continue to look good! D'Artagnan had originally colicced last Tuesday, and the vet was called out to assess him. D'Artagnan is allergic to Banamine, a common drug used in colics, so we had to treat him with alternative drugs. He was very dehydrated and his rectum was full. The vet excavated his rectum … [Read more...]
Meeting of the Dark Horse Brigade
The Dark Horse Brigade met Tuesday afternoon. Among the topics discussed: Keeping the black from fading: How to retain that luster all year long (speaker: D'Artagnan) Leg extensions and training for success: (speaker: Sapphire) How to train humans into give you more carrots (speaker: Tamahome) Roommates or co-existing? How to share a paddock between a gelding and a mare (open discussion) Fly masks and how to remove them permanently (open discussion) The … [Read more...]