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Gette the Wonder Pony
By Patty Wilber I am proud of my grown kids. They have pursued their dreams and have lovely families, BUT THEY LIVE TOO FAR AWAY!
Compression Socks and Holey Pants
By Patty Wilber After getting my legs squished and dented on June 1 when a horse fell on me, and then could not get up for what seemed like forever, I apparently have to wear knee-high light compression socks or … Continue reading
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Screwworm
By Patty Wilber Screwworm has recently been detected in Texas and New Mexico. It is a nasty little fly that lays eggs on open wounds (even super tiny wounds and in noses and ears…eww.). The eggs hatch, and the maggots … Continue reading
Update on Cometa’s Equine Metabolic Syndrome and Cushings
By Patty Wilber We had a very mild winter, and plants that normally freeze and die, did not. We ended up with a bumper crop of foxtail (and orchard grass), but that’s another story. I let the horses graze on … Continue reading
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Riding Around: Ride Out Ranch, AZ
By Patty Wilber Our January Arizona Adventure with the Shuerts and Kingsburys did not disappoint! Shuerts and Wilbers pulled out 7 am. We wanted to get there around 2pm so we could do a shorty ride (4-5) miles the first … Continue reading
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Riding Around: Rt 66 Open Space
By Patty Wilber We are supposed to get hit with a snowstorm this weekend, and that will put a damper, as it were, on trail riding opportunities at higher elevations, but just 15 minutes down the hill from where I … Continue reading
Soccer, Horses, Beach in Hawaii
By Patty Wilber We jetted out to Hawaii September 19 to 22 (got home 9/23 in the morning). Of course, we had a great time, but Saturday was especially fun. Soccer, horses, beach.
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Hay! Tractor! Truck!
By Patty Wilber I like to buy my hay from farmers directly, have it delivered, and store it in my barn for the year. This year instead of buying all my hay from one guy, it looks like I may … Continue reading
P-Squared
By Patty Wilber I see my friend Patty S. for fun things, for Back Country Horsemen, and this year for New Mexico Buckskin Horse Association shows as well. Patty spells her first name just like I do (Patty) which is … Continue reading
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Taking a Blog Break
By Patty Wilber I just ran out of gas this week, so there is no blog except these few lines. I plan to take a short hiatus and will let you know when I am ready to be back at … Continue reading
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