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by Derring
Wed Jan 26, 2011 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Secretariat Movie Arriced!
Replies: 16
Views: 5858

It's a good one--enjoy!
by Derring
Mon Jan 24, 2011 2:46 pm
Forum: Horse Care
Topic: Imaginative Horse Care
Replies: 165
Views: 67791

I'm not sure if this counts as a home remedy but it's a heck of a lot cheaper. My mare suffered every summer with hair loss and itchiness in a few patches on her belly. She would rub on the ground trying to scratch it. The scratching and flies would cause it to bleed. I called the vet out and he jus...
by Derring
Mon Jan 24, 2011 12:46 pm
Forum: Horse Care
Topic: Foal halter breaking
Replies: 17
Views: 7851

I know how it can be when there's only one person--you. Sometimes you just have to be a little creative as long as you put safety first. I put the halter on my foal for the first time when he was asleep in the pasture. Everytime I went out to the pasture, nothing got done until he accepted his halte...
by Derring
Fri Apr 30, 2010 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Thoroughbred Forum
Replies: 2806
Views: 626961

Are you speaking of Lone Star Park's Chili Cook-off? That will benefit LOPE ( http://www.lopetx.org ) but it will also be benefiting another rescue group called REMEMBER ME RESCUE (http://www.teamkeen.com ). Both are wonderful organizations that deserve recognition and support. I heard today that it...
by Derring
Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hurt riders in 6th at Sam Houston last night
Replies: 2
Views: 1329

Roger, did you hear anything more?
by Derring
Fri Jan 08, 2010 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas Books
Replies: 24
Views: 5670

madelyn wrote:I loved ALL of Dick Francis' books!!!



My favorite Dick Francis books are Come to Grief and Hot Money. But like you, I love them all.
by Derring
Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:24 pm
Forum: Horse Care
Topic: Injured Weanling - How serious is it?
Replies: 21
Views: 6197

It's been a couple of months now---how did she fare?
by Derring
Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Thoroughbred Forum
Replies: 2806
Views: 626961

I thought there were some three-for-one deal (Spendthrift) mares that looked alright on paper. Anyone see them?
by Derring
Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Thoroughbred Forum
Replies: 2806
Views: 626961

keyranch wrote:Finally got the computer replaced. It appears everyone has been off line for the past few weeks. It is that time of year. How was opening weekend at SHRP? It appears to have a few new trainers showing up in the entries.



Since my horse lost, I'd say not that great.
by Derring
Thu Nov 26, 2009 1:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas Books
Replies: 24
Views: 5670

I read Chosen By a Horse recently. It's about a woman who rescues a horse against her better judgement and how it changed her life. Very well done.
by Derring
Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Thoroughbred Forum
Replies: 2806
Views: 626961

Hey, does anyone currently have any horses at Retama? Any problems? Comments?
by Derring
Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Thoroughbred Forum
Replies: 2806
Views: 626961

How about bringing people BACK to the tracks? People that used to go but have let their interest wane? I'll make that one of my goals......
by Derring
Sun Aug 02, 2009 12:02 pm
Forum: Horses In Need
Topic: Question about rescues
Replies: 10
Views: 5817

I can tell you first hand that REMEMBER ME is completely legit for horse rescue. There's another thread that has links with videos and newspaper articles. Good for you! I understand your delima with whom to choose. I used to feel guilty about not donating to human charities, but only to animal ones....
by Derring
Sun Aug 02, 2009 11:55 am
Forum: Horses In Need
Topic: REMEMBER ME---TRAINERS SAVING THOROUGHBREDS
Replies: 2
Views: 3465

Yes, I agree---a class act.

Race trainers that also run a non-profit organization for retired racehorses. This video is about 30 minutes but it explains alittle about what they're doing.

www.vimeo.com/5844975