Recent content by Olliedog

Yes, it's the one spread by the bats. It's pretty worrying, I'm not in Queensland, but there are plenty of bats around where I live.

Well, quite a few of the deaths were people attempting to flee who got caught in their cars, or who crashed because of the smoke and so on It was a firestorm, not just an ordinary bush fire, so very unpredictable. The death toll so far is 181, but that'll go up once the search starts properly...

I think you mean Condy's (sp?) crystals? Sorry I can't help you about where to find them, I've never used them myself.

The general attitudes at my last place were what caused me to leave. Most of the people there didn't have a whole load of experience, but felt they could compensate with the amount of cash they spent. So unfortunately there were some super horses in gorgeous tack being ridden by complete t*ssers...

It's generally thought that it can transfer from the bats via urine/faeces/blood etc. It was on the news here the other night that some of the owners of the horses that died have lodged complaints about potential breaches of hygiene standards at the clinic. It's a tragic situation for all...

I think they've picked a good team. Especially happy to see Shane there, he's worked so hard and had some really bad luck. Sonja and Megan are awesome as well.

Very nice looking boy! [ QUOTE ] Quote: He looks lovely (tho I keep reading his name as Anti-Freeze ) You're not the only one! I think it quite suits him although Antifaz means 'mask' [/ QUOTE ] And on the subject of misreading your horse's name...the first time I read a post with...

I know,very broad question! Basically me and my family will be going to Europe in July (my first time there.Yay!). We'll be hitting the Uk first, pretty much hanging around London for a few days before going across Bristol way, heading up to York (possible via Manchester area) and finally...

Hmm, I'll have an each way bet and say Stupid child for not doing what he was told, BUT stupid parent for not putting the camera down and dragging that child (kicking and screaming, if necessary) from behind the obviously not-happy horse...

The only problem you might encounter at the moment is that, due to the fact we have now been *cough* blessed by the arrival of equine influenza, there are no competitions running in most states, and some pretty heavy duty quarantine stuff(unless you're a racehorse, but that's a completely...

Thanks everyone -I think I will definitely look into the Eskadron ones, as I know I can get them down here, not too sure about the availability of the other brands.

So many things, but my favourites relate to behaviour around horses: -have 'eyes in the back of your head', always try be aware of what's going on around you -don't assume that because a horse is 'quiet', the usual safety measures don't apply. -have consideration for those around you(So, if...

As in title really Am just window shopping at the moment, but the velcro straps on my boy's current 'el cheapo' pair are nearly on their last legs, no pun intended. Just asking for suggestions on good types/brands people may have come across(they'll be used for showjumping). The only criteria...

Didn't watch the final this time round because a) it was being broadcast at some unearthly-I-should-still-be-unconscious-hour b)Australia were not there (and didn't deserve to be anyway ) and... c)I couldn't decide who I disliked the most So...WELL DONE ARGENTINA!!!!!

Ah thanks. Actually seems really obvious to me now ETS: I can't spell