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I surely would like to see horses that "enjoys" fireworks and cannon fire ! But that's a little extreem for my needs. :lol: And I did intend to introduce the gun gradually. With our dogs, we often introduce gun fire using birds and prey drive as the diversion . Horses don't have prey drive, but do ...

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Gradually! With very light noise at first (.22 rimfire from a distance) on up to larger noisier gunfire. My horses attend all my huge fourth of july parties where we fire a cannon, .50 BMG, fireworks and dynamite. They have actually learned to enjoy it. They get excited and charge away only to retur...

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I hope you enjoy a great journey together.

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Sharon wrote:Oh yes I was referring to the dogs. Are you trying to get me in trouble?

Yes!

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[/quote]I've done that too but the possibility of frostbite on the ears and testicles is greatly increased. You'd better put a bootie on those too. :)[/quote] The Testicle part is easy - they are females, so no problem there! They do have hats that we have to put on - takes 10 minutes to get them dr...

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10 fingers 10 toes. You just walk in the muddy lake until you findone, when you step on him he pulls into the shell leaving a tail to grab onto and pick up. Skinning him is another thing butwith care it can be done in a safe fashion. I have a pic on the forum of one I got years ago. Made a hat outt...

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I am sorry for your loss.

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Greg Who decides if it deserves new thread? I understand this I am really not trying to be smarty pants... just seams there is a lot of subjective assumptions made that we ALL need to be aware of. For me I am the worse typer and speller in the world so I really have to think before I strike and lea...

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A bit of a variation on what has already been suggested: a hot water bottle wrapped in a terry cloth towel and a wind up alarm clock that ticks all night to mimic Mama's warmth and beating heart.

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I reloaded shotgun shells more when I was a kid. I used to use a piece of sheet metal for patterning my shotguns. After each shot I would swipe the face with old latex paint (you have some in your garage) and on warm days the paint would dry enough in a minute or less to pattern again. If you could ...

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80 degrees here but that's because it rained all night last night and cooled things down. (just a smart comment because I am in Thailand) I'd rather be bird hunting but our season is closed.

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Contact the BLM wild horse and burro division for an adoption site near you. You should get the site. I believe they are still $75 and they are easy to domesticate. I agree they are music in the morning when they bray you awake. PS here's the link: http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/wild_horse_and_bur...

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bobman wrote:Smart dog if you ask me I'm afraid of horses to, well really wary would be a better term. I've had horses almost all my life and seen them do some scary things.

I was thinking the same thing -- count your blessings because some dogs don't learn to be wary around furry T-rexes!

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Those long shanks on your bit would apply a tremendous amount of pressure if the rider was not secure in her seat or if the rider was otherwise "hard handed". However, spitting a bit out could be an adjustment problem as mentioned above or a head set problem (how the horse holds its head in relation...

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Straight grass hay and pasture is ideal. Wild pasture is actually best but not many folks have that. Grain is a supplement for anticipated hard work (not hobby horse riding) or as mentioned above as a pity snack. A horse is designed to have a belly full of roughage for good health. Concentrated feed...

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One oxygen tank away!

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Wow! Everyone agrees and they are all correct!

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Really depends on what discipline of riding you are looking at. In the halter and QH rings, the "in" thing is the big, tank bodies with the TINNNNY little feet and head. To get the tiny feet, you need to breed for smaller bone. However, if you look at the english disciplines, like dressage and hunt...

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I also liked your site! Great photos.

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My DD (Hanna) has an extensive collection of charming chew toys but she still prefers; lap-top, cell phone and camera, charge cords. Her expensive chew toys last a very long time since they seldom get used.

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You had better be fit! They will give you a workout lie nothing else.

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How does one donate to this event? Never mind I figured it out. You must go to the other forum and scroll down to the end of the first paragraph.

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Good job! I wish I was in the field now.

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Sorry for your loss.

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So these fact sheets are for steel vs aluminum. For the beginner, I would expect that if I stay under the manufacturer's recommended towing capacity for my truck that I should be okay... regardless of steel or aluminum? Interesting info about aluminum corrosion, to hear the salespeople talk about t...

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Boxa, you are correct. Follow the manufaturer's towing capacity rate and it won't matter if the trailer is made from reinforced macaroni! I am sure the steel vs. aluminum fact sheets were only submitted to dispel the myth that aluminum horse trailers are significantly lighter than steel. As you know...

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Thanks for the fact sheets Wyndacer!

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Let's settle this.....who will volunteer to be our test dummy?! :D We must be fair about this. Each advocate squares off at fifteen feet, -- the one who has the less than leathal birdshot load gets to shoot first.(gives the other guy a chance to respond) I am intrigued by the collison between the w...

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Eddie, It is extremely important to follow the advice given regarding fitting the saddle to your horse. Your butt is secondary. Your horse appears to have pronounced (high) withers so you want to make sure the saddle doesn't rub in that area. I have used McClellan saddles for many years when I was y...

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Good job! You can't put a price on compassion.

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Very nice! Being in the field with your dog is its own reward regardless of the harvest.

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Eddie, everyone is giving away horses now. It's one of those depressed economic horsey cycles. So, you could probably get a sound horse for free too. However, I'm guessing your heart is getting in the way of a better decision BUT that ain't necessarily a bad thing in my opinion. Depending on the lam...

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It's a great feeling and I am sure her retrieve instinct will "kick in" and suprise you as my girl's did. I am glad you enjoyed yourself with your girl.

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DJswizz, I recently purchased that Mendota model for my 6 mo. DD and I like it very much. My pup also didn't act as though anything was different. There is plenty of room around the armpits so I do not believe she will ever be chaffed by it. The adjustments are great and the top is open to allow for...

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I ride both (mares-stallions) and geldings. I have no particular preference you must expect the likely problems of your choice but I haven't experienced any I couldn't overcome with frequent riding. Most, if not all, interaction problems with horses can be overcome with frequent riding, however, if ...

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Good advice for everyday. Thanks Ezzy

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Well you certainly are a fine, passionate, advocate. And I agree that there is something wrong with a person who doesn't like dogs. Dogs stir the soul like nothing else I know.

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Thank you all! I'm gonna be a fryin' fool! But not today because I have a vegetarian coming over for dinner. Vegetarians always look "pissed off and sickly" to me.

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Kiki's mom, are you putting a cornmeal coating on the entire bird (like a thanksgiving turkey) or on the jointed bird (KFC style)? It seems there is a common denominator in this thread and that is to use a coating. I suppose a coating would help retain the moisture of the bird. I will assume all bir...

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sjohnny wrote:I can put my hand completely through a pumpkin without much force at all.

They are fun to shoot though

Holy cow! you don't need a shotgun!

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Pumpkins and paper targets aren't fighting back and trying to kill you. They don't have a will to survive and fight. Do what you want. Hopefully you'll never have to find out for sure whether it works or not. Neither does drywall but pumpkins would be a closer analogy to human flesh because they bo...

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I don't believe anyone has ever hit a dove at 15 feet with any birdshot that did not penetrate adequately. I'll admit the effectiveness would diminish exponentially for any shot at increased yardage but that ain't part of the hypothetical. I've done the same test wildweeds and I am impressed. I ain'...

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OK, I'm gonna give it a try with sharptail. Thanks.

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I will try it with ducks. I would think that there extra fat would make them a prime candidate for deep frying. What's your batter recipe?

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Eaglerock, you sure are the most ambitious and loyal spokesman I have ever witnessed for any organization. Keep charging on!

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Can upland game birds be deep fried and still be tender and tasty or is that too fast of a cooking method for such lean meat?

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Wow! Nice photographic essay!
Thank you.

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As you know a good portion of Montana is covered in trees and brush. I could understand a representative of FWP saying that no tracking is allowed because the implication is the dog is pursuing a live animal whose fate is uncertain. I suppose it's all in the language used. Tracking does imply an unc...

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Look on page 21 of your 2008 Montana regulations. (MCA 87-3-124) It states it is illegal to hunt, pursue or chase deer with dogs. I suppose what I said in my my posts was inartfully stated but an entire reading of my posts informs you that none of those things were done by me with my dog. It was a r...

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