2008 - A Better Year For Us All??

Hello - and Happy New Year!!

Let's hope that 2008 will be a better year for us horse lovers than last year was...wouldn't be that hard would it!?

We had 'The Hotel' open for visitors from all over the place and have only just recovered. The veggies from the garden were a huge hit but my wife tells me that the freezer contents are devastated, there's no washing powder left, and the lawn needs mowing!! This could be a short newsletter!!

Firstly, a cry from the heart from Jill. I'm no vet but if any vet or expert can help with this, then just drop me a reply and I'll forward it.

'I have a 5yo standardbred with a chronic parrot mouth, knock knees and the most beautifull temprament. I have noticed in the last few hot days that he is dehydrated, despite having unlimited access to good water. If I do a pinch test it takes up to three seconds for the skin to go back down. I have never had this problem with any other horse and I am at a bit of a loss. How can I help him??? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.'

For those of you into holistic medicine, here's a good article on Flower Essences and Reiki for your horse:
http://tinyurl.com/2uz7xa

Horse Alcohol Consumption!? No, seriously, this is not only topical but also important!!:
http://tinyurl.com/ytbfxb

Here's an interesting article from Dr Temple Grandin on a Window Into the Equine Mind:
http://tinyurl.com/24pzf3

Thanks to Equisearch for the articles

We've kept the H10 grooming products 'at cost' sale going for January. At these great prices, it's certainly worth a look. You can go to www.h10.com.au and look for yourself.

Phew, we're soaking here on the Mid North Coast and everything is growing wild...how I'm starting to hate lawns!!

Geoff