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> Hello, all!
>
> This is my first posting on Ridecamp, being a new member and a new computer
> owner as well, but there have been so many requests lately for help in healing as
> well as help in increasing immune systems that I thought I'd better "introduce"
> myself and my company.  (I am doing this with the approval of Steve, whom I
> consulted regarding the protocol of mentioning my business).
>
> My company, Anico Veterinary Products, Inc. has been doing business
> as a family based  (my father and myself) operation for 40 years, and have
> never advertised so this is a real departure for us.  However, we have many
> vitamins and healing products which I believe could prove very beneficial to
> the obviously caring and concerned membership of Ridecamp.  If you would
> like to know more about us and our products,  please E-mail me privately or
> phone me at 1-800-Go-Anico  (462-6426).  Thank you and ride in good health.
>                                                                  Linda E. Flynn  (and the Golden Saddle menagerie)
>
> ridecamp-d-request@endurance.net wrote:
>
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > ridecamp-d Digest                               Volume 98 : Issue 664
> >
> > Today's Topics:
> >   Re: language                          [ owens <owensall@sierranet.net> ]
> >   Horses for sale                       [ guest@endurance.net ]
> >   Horses for sale                       [ guest@endurance.net ]
> >   Truck Overheatin                      [ Cheryl Newbanks <horsetrails@infica ]
> >   Truck Overheating                     [ Cheryl Newbanks <horsetrails@infica ]
> >   kids & language                       [ Terry Bartee <broknbel@ntws.net> ]
> >   Re: Working and Riding Criteria 5-7   [ Roger Rittenhouse-VMAXEPT <vmaxept@ ]
> >   Saddle trade                          [ Kimberly Huck <khuck@magicnet.net> ]
> >   Re: kids & language                   [ SandyDSA@aol.com ]
> >   Arabian horses in need of homes       [ EISENHART@aol.com ]
> >   Rhinitis; Questions about Immunosupr  [ Susie Wimberly <suzieqc1cr@yahoo.co ]
> >   truck overheating                     [ Cheryl Newbanks <horsetrails@infica ]
> >   truck overheating again, sorry        [ Cheryl Newbanks <horsetrails@infica ]
> >   Post Part Two: Immunosupression, Equ  [ Susie Wimberly <suzieqc1cr@yahoo.co ]
> >   Stonewall Saddles/Barfields           [ Cheryl Newbanks <horsetrails@infica ]
> >   Message for Kathleen Crandell         [ "Susan B. Felker" <felker@swva.net> ]
> >   Nv ride                               [ jtaylor@pyramid.net ]
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 20:09:31 -0700
> > From: owens <owensall@sierranet.net>
> > To: Terry Bartee <broknbel@ntws.net>
> > CC: ridecamp@endurance.net
> > Subject: Re: language
> > Message-ID: <35DF87EB.E60@sierranet.net>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> >
> > Dear Steph;
> > Exactly how many children subscribe to ridecamp?
> > Katee
> > >
> > > What in the world IS an orthodox bishop, anyway? I find it hard to believe that if Jesus were to call a soldier into account
> > > on judgement day for cussing his head off like the person in the letter did, that anyone would dare call Jesus self righteous.
> > >
> > > Sorry if I stepped on your viet nam veteran toes.  You took what was written all wrong.  I did not (and I don't think the
> > > other person who commented did either) mean in any way to critisize the individual who wrote the original letter.  That person
> > > did not post that letter to Ridecamp, where children would be reading it.
> > > The person who forwarded it is the one responsible for the language appearing on Ridecamp.  If the language could not be
> > > edited out, then there should at least have been some sort of warning on the subject line.  So, cool your jets, soldier.
> > > Nobody is trying to diminish what our brave soldiers go through or have gone through.  I stand on the side of the American
> > > soldier, and am proud to be protected by the men & women who give so much of their lives for our freedoms, which we all seem
> > > to take for granted.
> > > I'm not going to ask you how you dare to assume things yourself.  That was an arrogant question, and if you would like to
> > > discuss this further, you may e-mail me privately.
> > > Sincerlely,
> > > Antionette Bartee
> > >
> > > Synod of Orthodox Bishops Wstn Rite wrote:
> > >
> > > > Reference of sorted language I really wonder if you were put in the
> > > > position of these particular people that were in the armed forces in
> > > > Turkey, and it was your wife or husband or child or son, OR YOU, I
> > > > really wonder what kind of language you would be using
> > > >
> > > >      Let me tell you something--these men and these women put their life
> > > > on the line for you so you can sit there and talk about what kind of
> > > > language should be on the internet.  If it was not for warriors such as
> > > > these you might not be able to say what you just posted.
> > > >
> > > >       I am a Vietnam combat veteran.  I was in the Military  Police,
> > > > Special Forces 101st Airborn  You do not seem to have any contact with
> > > > reality.  Your ideals of what reality is , is not vey realistic.  Look
> > > > at what has happend in Africa, Look at what has happened all over the
> > > > world because  of terrorism.  Vietnam was terrorism 24 hrs a day.  Let
> > > > me tell you a little bit about reality.  How would you like to wake up
> > > > in the morning with your son next to you with his throat slit.  That
> > > > happened to my company...just to leave a message that they could get us
> > > > whenever they wanted to.  Imagine your son, if you have one, 17 years of
> > > > age loving mom and apple pie and children like all american boys have
> > > > been taught and believe in,  walking up to a child with hershey bars in
> > > > your hand, befriending the child while it was boobey trapped with a
> > > > bomb, or having sexual relations with a vietnemes woman who has razor
> > > > blades inplanted you know where.  or to be in a fire fight with young
> > > > men between the ages of 17 and 20 crying and screaming for their mothers
> > > > with their legs blown off, their intestimnes blown all over the place
> > > > and your position being over run by terrorist and running out of
> > > > amunition and having to fight hand to hand combat to the death as your
> > > > comrades fall all around you.  YOU do not know what terrorism is.  You
> > > > do not know what terrorism of the mind and soul is.  You do not know the
> > > > scarring of ones spirit or of ones mind.  You do not know what the word
> > > > despair means.  Anyone that has been attacked or provecated by cowardly
> > > > terrorists would know the the meaning of what I say.  You need to give
> > > > thanks to your God that these and others died for your right to say
> > > > watch your language.  Thanks to these fallen comrades and these true
> > > > patriots, and true warriors you have this right as I have the right to
> > > > tell you that YOU GIVE AID AND COMFORT TO THE ENEMIES OF THIS COUNTRY
> > > > AND ALL THAT IS HOLY AND RIGHT.  HOW NARROW MINDED YOU ARE.  HOW SO SELF
> > > > RIGHTOUS YOU ARE.  YOU HAVE NOT EARNED THE RIGHT TO DISHONOR THOSE
> > > > WARRIORS WHO PROTECTED YOUR RIGHT TO BE FREE TO SAY AS YOU WISH.  A
> > > > PRICE HAS BEEN PAID THAT CAN NEVER BE REPAID.
> > > >
> > > >        HOW DARE YOU???????
> > > >
> > > > Joe Dobiss
> > > >
> > > > Chow!
> > > >
> > > >                                                   ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > >
> > > > Subject: language
> > > > Resent-Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 13:10:46 -0700 (PDT)
> > > > Resent-From: ridecamp@endurance.net
> > > > Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 13:09:45 -0700
> > > > From: softride <softride@cdsnet.net>
> > > > Organization: Underwood Enterprizes
> > > > To: "'ridecamp'" <ridecamp@endurance.net>
> > > >
> > > > I thought we were supposed to watch our language on this list
> > > >
> > > > Rebecca
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 20:25:34 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: guest@endurance.net
> > To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> > Subject: Horses for sale
> > Message-Id: <199808230325.UAA18848@fsr.com>
> >
> > PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO GUEST@ENDURANCE.NET!!!
> > You must post replies to the actual sender listed below.
> >
> > From: Teresa Mc Hugh
> > Email: sierramx@pacinfo.com
> >
> > Two excellent three year olds for sale.  Grey Arabian mare, hand raised, started under saddle, from great endurance stock.  Linebred Bask topside, Morafic bottom, 1/2 sister to past NW region champion, solid bone, big trot.  Should mature to 15hh.  Waiting for the right person to start her career.  $2,800
> >
> > Akhal-Teke/ Peruvian Paso cross gelding.  Golden bay, combines the beauty of the Peruvian with the versatility of the Akhal-Teke.  Pacer, big ground covering gait.  Gentle, great personality, started under saddle,  Will make excellent trail/endurance prospect.  $4,000
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 20:26:26 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: guest@endurance.net
> > To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> > Subject: Horses for sale
> > Message-Id: <199808230326.UAA19147@fsr.com>
> >
> > PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO GUEST@ENDURANCE.NET!!!
> > You must post replies to the actual sender listed below.
> >
> > From: Teresa Mc Hugh
> > Email: sierramx@pacinfo.com
> >
> > Two excellent three year olds for sale.  Grey Arabian mare, hand raised, started under saddle, from great endurance stock.  Linebred Bask topside, Morafic bottom, 1/2 sister to past NW region champion, solid bone, big trot.  Should mature to 15hh.  Waiting for the right person to start her career.  $2,800
> >
> > Akhal-Teke/ Peruvian Paso cross gelding.  Golden bay, combines the beauty of the Peruvian with the versatility of the Akhal-Teke.  Pacer, big ground covering gait.  Gentle, great personality, started under saddle,  Will make excellent trail/endurance prospect.  $4,000
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 20:38:32 -0600
> > From: Cheryl Newbanks <horsetrails@inficad.com>
> > To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> > Subject: Truck Overheatin
> > Message-Id: <3.0.5.32.19980822203832.008dcab0@mail.inficad.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Ok this isn't exactly endurance related so answer in private please.  But
> > in a way it is because if I can't haul my trailer then I can't go to rides.
> >  My 1993 F350 1 ton dually Ford overheats when I am pulling a trailer, or
> > hauling hay, IF I have the ac on MAX, I can keep it from overheating for a
> > while with AC on norm if I slow down around 50 and or turn the ac off.
> > I've taken it to 2 ford dealers, both times drove in overheating and they
> > tested the clutch fan, ok, thermostat, ok, pressure is great!  Then they
> > tell me I'll just have to wait till it breaks to fix it!  WRONG: I don't
> > want to be stuck on the side of the freeway in AZ in the summer in 110
> > degrees with horses in the trailer.
> > Has anyone else had this trouble and if so what was it.  It is now starting
> > to overheat without hauling anything if the AC is on.  I do notice some
> > belts squeeking like they are slipping when I start it.  Could it be that I
> > need new belts and that the belts slipping with the ac on puts too much
> > load on the engine?  All ideas are appreciated.
> >
> >                                   Cheryl Newbanks
> > ~~~           ~~ ^ ^        SW Region
> > ~~~\      _ ~~/ /\ /        Buckeye, AZ
> >        (   ) __    ) ' '        horsetrails@inficad.com
> >        //          \\
> >       //            \\
> >     **             **
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 20:43:15 -0600
> > From: Cheryl Newbanks <horsetrails@inficad.com>
> > To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> > Subject: Truck Overheating
> > Message-Id: <3.0.5.32.19980822204315.007f8850@mail.inficad.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Ok this isn't exactly endurance related so answer in private please.  But
> > in a way it is because if I can't haul my trailer then I can't go to rides.
> >  My 1993 F350 1 ton dually Ford overheats when I am pulling a trailer, or
> > hauling hay, IF I have the ac on MAX, I can keep it from overheating for a
> > while with AC on norm if I slow down around 50 and or turn the ac off.
> > I've taken it to 2 ford dealers, both times drove in overheating and they
> > tested the clutch fan, ok, thermostat, ok, pressure is great!  Then they
> > tell me I'll just have to wait till it breaks to fix it!  WRONG: I don't
> > want to be stuck on the side of the freeway in AZ in the summer in 110
> > degrees with horses in the trailer.
> > Has anyone else had this trouble and if so what was it.  It is now starting
> > to overheat without hauling anything if the AC is on.  I do notice some
> > belts squeeking like they are slipping when I start it.  Could it be that I
> > need new belts and that the belts slipping with the ac on puts too much
> > load on the engine?  All ideas are appreciated.
> >
> >                                   Cheryl Newbanks
> > ~~~           ~~ ^ ^        SW Region
> > ~~~\      _ ~~/ /\ /        Buckeye, AZ
> >        (   ) __    ) ' '        horsetrails@inficad.com
> >        //          \\
> >       //            \\
> >     **             **
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 22:34:57 -0500
> > From: Terry Bartee <broknbel@ntws.net>
> > To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> > Subject: kids & language
> > Message-ID: <35DF8DE1.7930D828@ntws.net>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> >
> > Dear Katee,
> > In regards to your question to Steph asking how many children subscribed
> > to ridecamp, that is a matter of opinion.  Since you used my letter for
> > refrence, I would like to answer the question.  It was only a few days
> > ago that a 12 yr old child was looking on Ridecamp for other 12 yr olds
> > who ride endurance.  The child that was looking did receive an answer,
> > to the best of my knowledge.  I did not read the posts, as I am not 12,
> > but I did read the subject line on my computer.
> > Ma'am, I do not care if it is only one child reading ridecamp posts,
> > that child should not be subjected to that kind of language. Neither
> > should I for that matter, and I am 34 years old.  Had a simple warning
> > of language been attached to that letter, I would have no problem with
> > it, however, (and the person who posted it may take exception to my
> > OPINION here), the shock factor was greater since there was no warning
> > posted regarding graphic content & language.
> > If something offends me, I have the right to object to it, just as you
> > have the right to ask rediculous questions, and the person who posted
> > that informative but completely out of context post has the right to
> > post it.
> > If you would like to take this matter up with me further, please feel
> > free to contact me privately, as I personally feel this matter should be
> > left alone now, mainly for the sake of people who feel that there was
> > nothing wrong with posting it.
> > Sincerely,
> > Antoinette Bartee
> > Chico, TX
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 22:48:38 -0400
> > From: Roger Rittenhouse-VMAXEPT <vmaxept@cococo.net>
> > To: rabair@dcrtti.dcrt.dla.mil
> > CC: rabair@dcrtti.dcrt.dla.mil, RideCamp@endurance.net
> > Subject: Re: Working and Riding Criteria 5-7 miles (30-40 min.)"Question"
> > Message-ID: <35DF8306.180EA2B6@cococo.net>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> >
> > Ruth you have been doing this easy rideing program for over a year..
> > try to get in a few 2-day weekend rides about 15 miles each day..
> >
> > I would say you are ready for a 25ld.. this fall.. as long as the trail
> > is sort of like what you do on the weekend rides.
> > push a bit harder on the weekend like you said you do..
> > then do the 2x rides  around home to keep him up..
> >
> > gosh you get 6 hrs for 25 miles -less one VC of 30 min.. should be able
> > to do that.
> > thats slower then a ECTRA CTR
> >
> > go for it
> > roger r
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1998 08:21:18 -0400
> > From: Kimberly Huck <khuck@magicnet.net>
> > To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> > Subject: Saddle trade
> > Message-Id: <3.0.5.32.19980823082118.007a09a0@pop3.magicnet.net>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> >         I have a new, 15", brown, Big Horn Endurance saddle that is either for
> > sale or trade.  If trading, I would like a new or barely used 15" Western
> > Big Horn Saddle with square skirt.  Need the Western style with full
> > quarter horse bars.  Any takers?  Please e-mail me privately.  Thanks and
> > happy trails.  Kim
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1998 10:55:37 EDT
> > From: SandyDSA@aol.com
> > To: broknbel@ntws.net, ridecamp@endurance.net
> > Subject: Re: kids & language
> > Message-ID: <8c5be383.35e02d6a@aol.com>
> > Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
> > Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit
> >
> > indeed - I am 40. I don't want to hear it. I am offended. One need not be a
> > child to be offended by profanity, vulgarity and otherwise less than civilized
> > discourse. san
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1998 11:46:27 EDT
> > From: EISENHART@aol.com
> > To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> > Subject: Arabian horses in need of homes
> > Message-ID: <fcf523e8.35e03954@aol.com>
> > Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
> > Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit
> >
> > Hi everyone!!  My name is Christine Eisenhart and I am located in Pa.  I'm a
> > fellow endurance rider and very involved in horse rescue.
> >
> > Currently, there are 3 Arabians that need new homes.  One is a stallion...an
> > MS Santana son for those of you who know backgrounds.  I'm not sure of the
> > gender of the other two yet ( I just got basic details yesterday).  I do know
> > that one is a Drucilla baby.  Drucilla is a beautiful, grey, endurance horse
> > with a wonderful temperment.  These horses are all papered.
> >
> > The people who have been "caring" for these horses, know nothing about horses.
> > They throw hay into them once in a while, feed them once in a while.  The
> > horses have not been out of a stall in at least 6 months...maybe longer.  The
> > local SPCA hasn't done anything.
> >
> > A friend of mine has been working for 4 years to get at least one of these
> > horses out.  There were originally 6.  She finally got one yesterday.  2
> > others have also been sold.
> >
> > These horses can probably be bought for $1,000.00 to $1,500.00.  If anyone is
> > interested, please e-mail me privately.  I'm still getting details, and will
> > be happy to provide more information to anyone who wants it.
> >
> > Thanks!!
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1998 09:02:35 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: Susie Wimberly <suzieqc1cr@yahoo.com>
> > To: RideCamp@endurance.net
> > Subject: Rhinitis; Questions about Immunosupression. Post Part One.
> > Message-ID: <19980823160235.15817.rocketmail@send103.yahoomail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> >
> > Dear RideCamp:
> >
> > Yes, I've consulted my horse vet by phone today.
> >
> > I'm doing two separate posts on this, Parts one and two.
> >
> > Part One:  Rhinitis (head cold) Would you all provide the collective
> > poll regarding your remedies and nostrums for colds.
> >
> > Tez, 7 y/o gelding, presented about 48 hours ago with nose blowing &
> > bilateral nasal discharge; color clear to white. Was preceded by an
> > infrequent cough.  Cough is NOT persistent, but occasional, infrequent.
> >
> > No fever, no swollen glands.
> > Good appetite, good attitute.
> > Eyes clear & dry.
> > Pasture turn-out & rest, no work.
> > Vet said try a light work out (30 minutes walk, trot) to see if it
> > provokes the cough, tonight after things cool down here.
> >
> > Tez was at his first competition August 6th-9th, and is not normally
> > near other horses, so has minimal exposure to opportunities for
> > sharing minor viral stuff.  It was very hot & dusty at Fort Armstrong.
> >
> > SO, WHO DOES WHAT FOR MINOR HORSE COLDS?
> >
> > Susie.
> > _________________________________________________________
> > DO YOU YAHOO!?
> > Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1998 10:14:01 -0600
> > From: Cheryl Newbanks <horsetrails@inficad.com>
> > To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> > Subject: truck overheating
> > Message-Id: <3.0.5.32.19980823101401.00808c60@mail.inficad.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Ok gang, just wanted to inform you all of what I've already done that I
> > left out.  We flushed the radiator out already, no blockages and we use
> > straight antifreeze, no water in the radiator.
> >
> >                                   Cheryl Newbanks
> > ~~~           ~~ ^ ^        SW Region
> > ~~~\      _ ~~/ /\ /        Buckeye, AZ
> >        (   ) __    ) ' '        horsetrails@inficad.com
> >        //          \\
> >       //            \\
> >     **             **
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1998 10:22:28 -0600
> > From: Cheryl Newbanks <horsetrails@inficad.com>
> > To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> > Subject: truck overheating again, sorry
> > Message-Id: <3.0.5.32.19980823102228.007afd40@mail.inficad.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Oh yeah I forgot it is a 460/gas engine
> >
> >                                   Cheryl Newbanks
> > ~~~           ~~ ^ ^        SW Region
> > ~~~\      _ ~~/ /\ /        Buckeye, AZ
> >        (   ) __    ) ' '        horsetrails@inficad.com
> >        //          \\
> >       //            \\
> >     **             **
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1998 10:19:53 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: Susie Wimberly <suzieqc1cr@yahoo.com>
> > To: RideCamp@endurance.net
> > Subject: Post Part Two: Immunosupression, Equine Immune Responses
> > Message-ID: <19980823171953.27833.rocketmail@send1b.yahoomail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> >
> > ?? Who does what with...
> >
> > homeopathic remedies, supplements, and VETERINARIAN RECOMMENDATIONS
> > for keeping one's horse's immune system strong?
> >
> > Here's a little history on a horse that's been experiencing things
> > that I think aren't normal for him.
> > Even though I'm only a backyard horse owner, I keep a written health
> > journal for Tez, so I don't ever forget what he's been treated for,
> > when & what happened.
> >
> > Since I have time on my hands this weekend, I am noodling about the
> > concept that the horse may not be in optimal immune-system shape.
> >
> > Arabian Gelding, Purchased at age 4 (1995). Perfect health until
> > Memorial Day of 1997, then foot injury (nail stick).
> >
> > 05/97: Nail Stick required surgery & 10 months rest to recuperate.
> > Surgery successful, no post-op complications & horse now sound.  At
> > injury & follow-up, horse treated first with penicillin (subpar vet
> > advice), then with SMZTMP for approx. 3 weeks.  After surgery & after
> > SMZTMP finished, used probiotics and vitamin supplements.  Horse
> > appears in good health otherwise.
> >
> > 06/97-04/98. Recuperation period. Stall rest graduated to paddock
> > rest, graduated to pasture turn-out.  Horse gained weight during
> > winter to "MODERATE TO FLESHY" on Body-Condition Scoring System.
> >
> > 10/97-04/98. Farriers observed two minor hoof abscesses at different
> > times (not in injured hoof, but in two others) during a warm, wet fall
> > and winter. Abscesses had not presented any lameness, swelling or
> > fever and were discovered during routing farrier visits.  Horse not
> > shod during winter, but trimmed regularly, plus periodic prophy
> > treatment with Thrush Buster.
> > DURING 24 MONTHS, 04/97-05/98, HORSE EXPERIENCED NO HOOF ABSCESSES.
> > Vets & farriers explanations: sometimes it just happens (random event).
> >
> > Jan - March 1998: Incidents of rain scald; minor lesions responded to
> > standard treatments; two recurrent bouts, then finished. No vet call
> > required.  Warm, rainy winter.
> >
> > 04/98-Present: No recurrence of hoof abscesses.
> >
> > 04/98: Swollen sheath.  Yes, he's cleaned on schedule as recommended
> > by vet.  Vet re-cleaned sheath (cleaned 10 days earlier by me),
> > diagnosed "skin fold dermatitis" and treated with SMZTMP (note, heavy
> > duty SMZTMP treatment in 06/97) for three days; plus 'bute and
> > naquasone to treat inflamation/pain and swelling.
> > Immediate recovery.
> >
> > 05/98: Just a couple of weeks after the skin fold dermatitis.  Horse
> > presents with right hind fetlock & hock heat and swelling, 1.5 degrees
> > fever, obvious lameness & tenderness.  No apparent trauma.
> > Vet diagnosis: CELLULITIS, a diffuse, subcutaneous infection usually
> > caused by a nick to the skin (possibly fly-kicking) which introduces
> > bacteria.
> > Treatment:  Naxcel injections twice daily for three days.  Vet said
> > penicillin will not touch it, and SMZTMP isn't as effective as Naxcel.
> >  Subsequent report: CBC test count 12,000.  Vet extended Naxcel up to
> > five days.  Vet cautioned may take swelling up to two weeks to
> > completely go away, and monitor for ANY recurring temperature.  Note:
> > The vet observed & commented that the horse had recently completed a
> > short-course of SMZTMP.  QUICK RECOVERY, SWELLING GONE IN LESS THAN
> > ONE WEEK.  RETURN TO LIGHT WORKOUTS.  Note: Ten days after Tez's
> > cellulitis, horse at farm next door comes down with even worse case of
> > cellulitis.
> >
> > 05/98-08/98.  Increased conditioning work-outs & weight beginning to
> > drop & muscle definition increasing.  Initial competition (25 miles)
> > 08/08/98.
> >
> > 08/20/98: Possible viral rhinitis.  The horse has not shown any
> > allergic tendencies so far.  Ongoing monitoring.
> >
> > So, the horse experienced a significant stress event during the summer
> > of 1997: the surgery, which also came with a ten day hospital rest
> > stay and transportation out and back (about 6 hours each ways).
> >
> > Over time (14 months) he has been treated on three separate occasions
> > with antibiotics.  In each case, the antibiotics were administered
> > as-prescribed, and full course (no cheating).
> >
> > IS THERE SOMETHING I SHOULD BE SEEING HERE?
> >
> > JUST A SERIES OF RANDOM AND UNRELATED EVENTS?
> >
> > OR, IS THE SKIN-FOLD DERMATITIS, CELLULITIS, AND NOW POSSIBLE RHINITIS
> > INDICATIVE OF AN IMMUNE SYSTEM PROBLEM?
> >
> > VET SEZ, IF UPPER RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS NOT BETTER BY TUESDAY, WE GO
> > BACK TO ANTIBIOTICS TO TREAT POSSIBLE SECONDARY BACTERIAL INFECTION.
> > IF THIS TREATMENT IS REQUIRED, THIS WILL BE HIS FOURTH COURSE OF
> > ANTIBIOTICS WITHIN 14 MONTHS, AND THREE TIMES WITHIN FOUR MONTHS.
> >
> > Tez has a 25 mile competition coming up September 5th, and so I will
> > have to make a decision on September 1st whether or not to take him.
> >
> > Also, I read that the rhinoviruses which cause colds in horses may be
> > shed in their manure for up to one month after symptoms subside.  If
> > he gets better and we decide to go to Punxsutawney, am I putting
> > others at risk?  We do stable separately from other horses, and I do
> > not permit casual contact with other horses.
> >
> > Comments?
> >
> > Thanks, patient readers.
> > Susie.
> >
> > Post Script:  If I get some "Keeper" responses, I will compile them
> > into a single post for archival purposes.
> > So that when subsequent generations of nervous mommies come looking
> > for immune system boosters (or just morale boosters), you can refer
> > them to the Archive!   --SWW.
> > _________________________________________________________
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> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1998 10:26:42 -0600
> > From: Cheryl Newbanks <horsetrails@inficad.com>
> > To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> > Subject: Stonewall Saddles/Barfields
> > Message-Id: <3.0.5.32.19980823102642.007ded80@mail.inficad.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Has anyone out there got a Stonewall Saddle?  If so how do you like it?
> > Tell me about the company.
> >
> > Also Jerry or Bernita Barfield, can you please email me, I've lost your
> > email addy and wanted to talk to you about Stonewalls.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> >                                   Cheryl Newbanks
> > ~~~           ~~ ^ ^        SW Region
> > ~~~\      _ ~~/ /\ /        Buckeye, AZ
> >        (   ) __    ) ' '        horsetrails@inficad.com
> >        //          \\
> >       //            \\
> >     **             **
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1998 14:34:04 -0400
> > From: "Susan B. Felker" <felker@swva.net>
> > To: "ridecamp@endurance.net" <ridecamp@endurance.net>
> > Subject: Message for Kathleen Crandell
> > Message-ID: <35E0609C.A190D89C@swva.net>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> >
> > I am posting this because my server is unwilling to send a message
> > directly to Kathleen.
> >
> > If you read this, please send me your snail mail address and phone
> > number--I can't seem to reply to your e-mail.
> >
> > Susan Felker
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1998 12:48:33 -0700
> > From: jtaylor@pyramid.net
> > To: ridecamp <ridecamp@endurance.net>
> > Subject: Nv ride
> > Message-ID: <35E07211.4941@pyramid.net>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> >
> > Hey Karen,
> > I know you are out there how did the ride in SS go? My horse got hurt so
> > I had to cancel at the last minute. Seems as if my whole year is going
> > that way. Hope to make the Gdv Gallop. Julie
> >
> > --------------------------------
> > End of ridecamp-d Digest V98 Issue #664
> > ***************************************