Hello. i have a 17 year old irish draft mare with bad sweet itch worsening an spreading by the summer. i have been using a boet rug the last two summers but it often gets ripped very easily and is expensive to replace. its all over her rump, top of tail withers main an top of head! And although the rug covers all these parts she still scratches sumwhat an thats how it rips. her personality totally changes also from april to october, and every year her winter break gets shorter. she's a brilliant horse otherwise and still has life left in her. she gets so irritated an frustrated every summer. what is there out there left to do? Really havent found anything decent yet! Any new inventions? tryed the sterroid injection which also hd no effect, and summer freedom.
How should i treat a 17 year old mare with sweet itch?
Tell me about it, my gelding would scatch himself to death if i let him, its such an awful allergy, no wonder why they get grumpy in the ummer months, it just makes them so irritable. nearly all of the treatments i use have been listed, but before the season starts i Put the boett rug on before the flys come back, but as soon as hes been bitten or shows signs of scratching i put benzol benoate (can't spell) on his whithers, top of the tail, face, flanks and anywhere he can easily scratch, this soothes the skin of the itch, this helps prevent rubbing. If he does manage to rub skin off and open wounds i put sudacrem on the wounds and the put hair regrowth and itch stop cream (pink cream) on where he's rubbed his coat off, this helps it grow back quick and soothes raw and irritated skin. On top of all this i put a 24hr fly spray on him twice a day as he lives out all year, no luxury of a stable, but at dusk when the flys are at their worst i put him in the indoor arean for a bit of protection, he either stays in their for an hour or so or i put a hay bail in and he'll stay their for the night depending on how bad he is! Also he gets some sweet itch suppliment that he is fed everyday (all year) with mollychop, i'm not sure whats its called as its just in a white tub and my farrier gave it to me, i think it contains garlic and vitamins E, B, D. Also i read a year ago in a magazine that marmite given to a sweet itch sufferer everyday will repel the flys, so i thought anything would be worth a try if it helped, so he gets an apple covered in marmite everyday and to my surprise it worked, he was getting bitten less, it was something to do with the vitamins in it, it might sound stupid, but it works!
btw i've tried the steriod injection and the anti-inflamitry, the steroid made him irritable, but had no effect on the sweet itch, so it was worthless really. But the anti-inflamitry works, but it was expensive, it soothed the skin and cleared it up for a while, but it didn't last very long until he'd start to rub again and break skin. It horrible to have a horse with sweet itch, its not the care thats the problem it having to watch them scratch and scratch because they're constanly itchy, but all we can do is try and prevent and sooth until a cure comes along. good luck!
Reply:wow this sweet itch isnt helping any one. I think that theys fly blankets and a little bit of medicashion does the trick. you just half to pay alot more atenchen to your hore. Report It
Reply:Cure her Sweet Itch first. If she keeps ripping a rug, get the best quality one you can find, which will be expensive, but will last.
Reply:I hear you - we have that problem with one of ours.
Obviously stabling overnight is a great help and pasture drainage if possible.
We tried a sheet but that didn't work either.
The only way we have found of managing it involves Dermoline Sweet Itch lotion ( that's the one that works best for him - we tried many different ones) Unfortunately this means that he goes through half the year looking like he's has an oil bath - it's just impossible to keep him looking nice. Cider vinegar did nothing but garlic in his feed does help.
last year he actually managed to keep most of his mane which is better than usual.
The lotion is around £17 a bottle and you need to start applying it before the midges arrive.
Reply:hi i had the same problem with my mare i used a supplement in her feed every day and also garlic supplements helped a treat.Also i used benzly on my horses tail to soothe it and then i used a nasty smelling cream which you can get at any local tack shop to keep fly off .
p.s wash your horses tail onece a week with a fly rinse use plenty off fly spray when out in the padock.
louise x good luck
Reply:you should just treat the horse with a little tlc(tender loving care) or check and see if the ointment you are using is harmfull to the horse( allergic that kind of stuff)
Reply:There are three separate approaches here. Firstly, and most importantly, you need to decrease your horse’s exposure to the Culicoides flies. Secondly, we need to kill the flies that do attack your horse, and thirdly we need to stop the horse itching.
Fly control:
* Best begun before the start of the fly season.
*Insect-proof stables using fine-mesh screens.
*Use ceiling or wall mounted fans in stables to create a breeze – flies will find it harder to land on the horse.
*Stable horses one hour each side of sunrise and sunset, as this is when flies are most active.
*Stabling at night may also help.
*Try using commercially available sheets and hoods to rug the horse with when he is turned out.
*Culicoides flies breed around ponds and marshes, but do not fly more than a few hundred metres from their breeding areas. Moving horses farther than half a mile from such areas should dramatically reduce fly exposure.
*Improve pasture drainage to prevent fly breeding.
*Similarly, clean the water trough regularly to prevent flies breeding here.
Insecticides:
*Insecticides containing pyrethrins or pyrethroids are best. Treatment may have to be applied weekly or fortnightly in worst affected cases.
*We recommend (and supply) the pour-on preparation ‘Switch’.
*Insect repellents, such as benzyl benzoate, will keep flies away, but need to be constantly reapplied.
Anti-allergy treatment:
Corticosteroids remain the most useful product for treating the skin allergy. As steroids do have side-effects in horses, they must only be prescribed by a vet. They are very potent anti-inflammatories which will stop the itching and allow the skin to heal.
Anti-histamines are not as useful in the horse as they are in man. They tend to be very expensive, and often not particularly effective.
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Any One have any ideas for my sweet 16 theme?
My birthday is in about a month, i have my theme which is Snowy White Winter Wonderland, but i don't know how to make it come alive? Any suggestions, ideas would rock. Thanx
Soon to be Sweet 16
Any One have any ideas for my sweet 16 theme?
I love the winter theme idea! It should be easy to make it happen. Even though "white" is in your theme, don't forget that pale, icy blue and silver are great for a winter look. If the tables are covered with ice blue cloths, then pure white dishware and decorations (sparkly snowflakes) will really show off nicely. For a drama. try large bare tree branches, spray-painted white and dusted with clear or silver sparkle. Put large branches (the size of small trees) into big pots and keep them upright with pea gravel. Smaller branches poked into floral foam (cover exposed foam with glue and a dusting of fake snowflakes) will make awesome table pieces. This time of year you can find all kinds of snow/ice decorations at craft stores like Joann's......Use clear twinkle lights everywhere and you will have a party that will have people talking for ages!
Reply:How bout I wear my sunglasses at night theme...it would work for winter, but still help remember great times from the summer...then you could hand out sunglasses for favors, have the most stylish glasses award, or come up with soooo many other ideas...not to mention that music would be easy...
Soon to be Sweet 16
Any One have any ideas for my sweet 16 theme?
I love the winter theme idea! It should be easy to make it happen. Even though "white" is in your theme, don't forget that pale, icy blue and silver are great for a winter look. If the tables are covered with ice blue cloths, then pure white dishware and decorations (sparkly snowflakes) will really show off nicely. For a drama. try large bare tree branches, spray-painted white and dusted with clear or silver sparkle. Put large branches (the size of small trees) into big pots and keep them upright with pea gravel. Smaller branches poked into floral foam (cover exposed foam with glue and a dusting of fake snowflakes) will make awesome table pieces. This time of year you can find all kinds of snow/ice decorations at craft stores like Joann's......Use clear twinkle lights everywhere and you will have a party that will have people talking for ages!
Reply:How bout I wear my sunglasses at night theme...it would work for winter, but still help remember great times from the summer...then you could hand out sunglasses for favors, have the most stylish glasses award, or come up with soooo many other ideas...not to mention that music would be easy...
I tried my best but Girl rejects me for winter formal and prom?
I have been talking to this one girl for about 4-5 months,we hang out 1-2 times a month.She's one of the most interesting girl I ever met.I tried my best to show her that I'm a great and nice guy but at times i can feel a distance.So after about a month hanging out and talking to her I asked her casually/straight out to winter formal and i got a "maybe"which is no.So I was disappointed, but I thought to myself maybe it was too fast,so I continued to stick around and believed maybe if I give her some time I'll grow on her and she'll be more comfortable.So a few months later we still talked to eachother,hung out,etc.I noticed now she is now quite comfortableThen recently prom comes around and I pop the question but this time with some flowers and some other stuff.She isflattered starts to say how nice Iam and sweet, but struggles to answer.I told her its okay I will understand I just want a straightanswer.It was no. So now what?I tried,but now I am dateless for my senior highschool prom.
I tried my best but Girl rejects me for winter formal and prom?
Hey man I understand your pain. It sounds like this girl is just not into you, for whatever reason. Now you know this girl will only and possibly always just be a friend. Don't take it personally, suck it up, move on, and find a girl that will say yes. Even if its a friend, its better than not going or going solo. This is your senior year, make the most of what time you have left.
If you want to make a huge splash, get an escort...
I tried my best but Girl rejects me for winter formal and prom?
Hey man I understand your pain. It sounds like this girl is just not into you, for whatever reason. Now you know this girl will only and possibly always just be a friend. Don't take it personally, suck it up, move on, and find a girl that will say yes. Even if its a friend, its better than not going or going solo. This is your senior year, make the most of what time you have left.
If you want to make a huge splash, get an escort...
What should I do for my Sweet 16?
I'm turning 16 towards the end of December (winter) and I still have no idea what to do.
I don't want to have a huge formal thing because I'm not too big on being the center of attention.
I just want a party with anywhere from 10-20 people that I'm close friends with.
The only ideas I can think of involve warmer weather (beach, park, Hawaiian Luau, etc) so they're not realistic. I don't really want to wait another half a year to have my party...that just seems silly to me. It seems less meaningful to not have my Sweet 16 party, if not the day of, then at least within a week or so after I turn 16.
I don't want my party to be too casual either because I want it to be bigger than what I've done in the past (ex: movies, bowling, board games, skating, etc.) with my friends for previous birthdays.
I need to find the perfect balance, and I'm running out of time...any suggestions?
What should I do for my Sweet 16?
maybe go to a dinner but has a salon were u can dance n stuff. n get a dj n have songs playin n have it kinda like a club only less wild n no alchaholic drinks:D hope this helps
Reply:Go to eventphotocards.com it can really help you.
I don't want to have a huge formal thing because I'm not too big on being the center of attention.
I just want a party with anywhere from 10-20 people that I'm close friends with.
The only ideas I can think of involve warmer weather (beach, park, Hawaiian Luau, etc) so they're not realistic. I don't really want to wait another half a year to have my party...that just seems silly to me. It seems less meaningful to not have my Sweet 16 party, if not the day of, then at least within a week or so after I turn 16.
I don't want my party to be too casual either because I want it to be bigger than what I've done in the past (ex: movies, bowling, board games, skating, etc.) with my friends for previous birthdays.
I need to find the perfect balance, and I'm running out of time...any suggestions?
What should I do for my Sweet 16?
maybe go to a dinner but has a salon were u can dance n stuff. n get a dj n have songs playin n have it kinda like a club only less wild n no alchaholic drinks:D hope this helps
Reply:Go to eventphotocards.com it can really help you.
What do you understand about Mary Ursula Bethell's Warning of Winter?
Warning of Winter by: Mary Ursula Bethell
Give ones,now red roses;
Summer-long you told us,
Urgently unfolding,death-sweet,life red,
Tidings of love. All's said,Give ones.
Summer-long you placarded
Leaf shades with heart-red
Symbols,Who knew not love at first knows now,
Who had forgot has now remembered,
Let it be,let be, lance-lilies,
Alert,pied-spottedtilting
Poised anthers,flaming,have done flaming flerce,
Hard hearts were pierced long since,and stricken
Give to the blast your thorn-crowns
Roses;and now be torn down
All you ardent lilies,your high-holden crests.
Havocked and cast to rest on the claiming ground.
Alas,alas to darkness
Descends the flowered pathway,
To solitary places deserts,utter night,
To issue in what hidden down of light hereafter?
But one,in dead of winter,
Divine Agape,kindles
Morning suns,new moons,lights starry trophies;
Rags tothe waste;Rejoice,and using forth roses,
To the ice-fields;Let here spring thick bright lilies.
What do you understand about Mary Ursula Bethell's Warning of Winter?
Dunno anything at present..wil let u know if i get any infy abt it..
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Give ones,now red roses;
Summer-long you told us,
Urgently unfolding,death-sweet,life red,
Tidings of love. All's said,Give ones.
Summer-long you placarded
Leaf shades with heart-red
Symbols,Who knew not love at first knows now,
Who had forgot has now remembered,
Let it be,let be, lance-lilies,
Alert,pied-spottedtilting
Poised anthers,flaming,have done flaming flerce,
Hard hearts were pierced long since,and stricken
Give to the blast your thorn-crowns
Roses;and now be torn down
All you ardent lilies,your high-holden crests.
Havocked and cast to rest on the claiming ground.
Alas,alas to darkness
Descends the flowered pathway,
To solitary places deserts,utter night,
To issue in what hidden down of light hereafter?
But one,in dead of winter,
Divine Agape,kindles
Morning suns,new moons,lights starry trophies;
Rags tothe waste;Rejoice,and using forth roses,
To the ice-fields;Let here spring thick bright lilies.
What do you understand about Mary Ursula Bethell's Warning of Winter?
Dunno anything at present..wil let u know if i get any infy abt it..
art
What should I do for my sweet 16?
I want my sweet 16 to be special, just like everyone else. I'm not one of those spoiled brats who gets every single thing they want... the problem is my birthday is in December and I can't think of anything cool to do thats in the winter... any ideas?
What should I do for my sweet 16?
make a christmas party, if your jewsih, sorry if tht doesnt really help.. how about a winter in wonderland you can have the theme all white and u get to wear whatever you want, but everyone else is in white!
Reply:Go Skiing
Reply:ice skating? invite 50+ people ( pay for themselves) and tell tem to bring their friends.
Reply:get drunk party then go sledding
Reply:Since it's December, I like to think of things to do that start with the letter D. Like Derek, or dogsledding. Or drugs. No, don't do drugs Niki, let the drugs do you. I remember when I turned 16 for the third time in my second life, it was a mezmorizing enchanting time of my life. Kind of like when they canceled Cosby. Not the first Cosby show, that crappy one that aired on CBS with that annoying white lady. Since we are going with this Cosby theme, I would get some Jello and a kiddie pool. Find all your neighbors friends and drown them in the jello. I know what I am talking about. Chalk it up as an accident and have some pudding pops. Boo Yah. I am Bill Crosby.
Reply:hey mines in october.
you could do like a summer thing and have it at your house, a local church, or a party hall. and have lua stuff. have people wear bathing suits under their clothes.
or do a winter thing. my 8th grade dance was winter themed. get an ice sculpture, have a chocolate fountain, and decorate with christmas lights and lots of white fabrics!
good luck :)
Reply:A month before Build A Ice Fort In The Back Yard It Does Not Have to be big Just Enough for you and a couple friends
to sit in and put a opening in on 1 side to serve winter style drinks from like non alcoholic (or with alcohol depends on your parents) margaritas and things like that put up some lights and you can make like a lil winter birthday ice wonderlands it does not have to be fancy just do the job
Reply:take up astronomy- the winter sky is the best. a pair of binoculars is better for that than a telescope.
Reply:AS LONG AS YOUR INSIDE TRY A CUTE PARTY DRESS ....MAYBE EVEN A SHORT ONE
Reply:maybe a winter-wounderland theme in a big dance hall place with a band and stuff. that would be cool. and like evryone has to wear white and you would wear blue or w/e color and then you can have crystal everywhere and stuff. happy 16th!!! (when it comes, lol)
Reply:get laid
Reply:rent out a ball room, get careters to make food and table spreads, get live entertainment, make a cake you can come out of! who knows ? when your rich like you said you can get anything so use it.
go ahead give me a thumbs down
Reply:Dinner party with your friends. Go somewhere nice if you can afford it. If you can't, start saving now. Every girl loves to get dressed up for a special night out with her friends.
Reply:Um this really depend on the amount of people you are looking to have at our party
if its a large amount, then have like a winter formal type party at a local hotel, or reception hall. Like it can be an all white events and you juss have a DJ and a cake. Depending on your budget, this would be a success
if its a small amount of people, then have it at your house, make it a sleepover, yea you might think sleepovers are for smaller children, but you have to make it fun, and if your house has a fireplace, then make smores, always a crowd pleaser. lol
hope i helped
Reply:Hey, I'm having my sweet 16 this year too! :) (and I'm not spoiled either!)
I think it would be totally cool to have it at a pretty restaurant like... near a golf course or the water (beautiful in winter!)
Do some sort of a winter wonderland theme... once again, so magical!
If you're a girl (just assuming), I would even wear a beautiful white dress, or make your guests wear white and you can wear a bold color to really stand out.
Happy EARLY birthday!
Reply:Maybe a cabin retreat if your family would spring for that kind of thing. That could be cool.
What should I do for my sweet 16?
make a christmas party, if your jewsih, sorry if tht doesnt really help.. how about a winter in wonderland you can have the theme all white and u get to wear whatever you want, but everyone else is in white!
Reply:Go Skiing
Reply:ice skating? invite 50+ people ( pay for themselves) and tell tem to bring their friends.
Reply:get drunk party then go sledding
Reply:Since it's December, I like to think of things to do that start with the letter D. Like Derek, or dogsledding. Or drugs. No, don't do drugs Niki, let the drugs do you. I remember when I turned 16 for the third time in my second life, it was a mezmorizing enchanting time of my life. Kind of like when they canceled Cosby. Not the first Cosby show, that crappy one that aired on CBS with that annoying white lady. Since we are going with this Cosby theme, I would get some Jello and a kiddie pool. Find all your neighbors friends and drown them in the jello. I know what I am talking about. Chalk it up as an accident and have some pudding pops. Boo Yah. I am Bill Crosby.
Reply:hey mines in october.
you could do like a summer thing and have it at your house, a local church, or a party hall. and have lua stuff. have people wear bathing suits under their clothes.
or do a winter thing. my 8th grade dance was winter themed. get an ice sculpture, have a chocolate fountain, and decorate with christmas lights and lots of white fabrics!
good luck :)
Reply:A month before Build A Ice Fort In The Back Yard It Does Not Have to be big Just Enough for you and a couple friends
to sit in and put a opening in on 1 side to serve winter style drinks from like non alcoholic (or with alcohol depends on your parents) margaritas and things like that put up some lights and you can make like a lil winter birthday ice wonderlands it does not have to be fancy just do the job
Reply:take up astronomy- the winter sky is the best. a pair of binoculars is better for that than a telescope.
Reply:AS LONG AS YOUR INSIDE TRY A CUTE PARTY DRESS ....MAYBE EVEN A SHORT ONE
Reply:maybe a winter-wounderland theme in a big dance hall place with a band and stuff. that would be cool. and like evryone has to wear white and you would wear blue or w/e color and then you can have crystal everywhere and stuff. happy 16th!!! (when it comes, lol)
Reply:get laid
Reply:rent out a ball room, get careters to make food and table spreads, get live entertainment, make a cake you can come out of! who knows ? when your rich like you said you can get anything so use it.
go ahead give me a thumbs down
Reply:Dinner party with your friends. Go somewhere nice if you can afford it. If you can't, start saving now. Every girl loves to get dressed up for a special night out with her friends.
Reply:Um this really depend on the amount of people you are looking to have at our party
if its a large amount, then have like a winter formal type party at a local hotel, or reception hall. Like it can be an all white events and you juss have a DJ and a cake. Depending on your budget, this would be a success
if its a small amount of people, then have it at your house, make it a sleepover, yea you might think sleepovers are for smaller children, but you have to make it fun, and if your house has a fireplace, then make smores, always a crowd pleaser. lol
hope i helped
Reply:Hey, I'm having my sweet 16 this year too! :) (and I'm not spoiled either!)
I think it would be totally cool to have it at a pretty restaurant like... near a golf course or the water (beautiful in winter!)
Do some sort of a winter wonderland theme... once again, so magical!
If you're a girl (just assuming), I would even wear a beautiful white dress, or make your guests wear white and you can wear a bold color to really stand out.
Happy EARLY birthday!
Reply:Maybe a cabin retreat if your family would spring for that kind of thing. That could be cool.
LADIES,, do you like Brisk cold winter or warm comfort, a Poem?
Tom
The Kiss"
The evening sun sets, winter breeze brisk,
the light of a full moon, a distant white disc.
Cheeks red from cold winds, your hair blows free,
footsteps traverse lightly, towards comfort of you and me.
Warmth of home welcomes you, two smiles now appear,
our eyes lock in excitement, wiping out all your fears.
Your beauty overwhelms me, by the fire we now lay,
nestled into each other's arms, where we wish to stay.
The sweet touch of your lips against my chest I feel,
I gently kiss your forehead, a kiss of Love to seal.
Our souls and spirit as we drift away....... "The Kiss"
comments ALWAYS welcomed love to know if you feel it...
LADIES,, do you like Brisk cold winter or warm comfort, a Poem?
I like both weather... lol..
great poem... keep up the good work.. Tom...
Reply:i love them both actually.
Reply:I love them both a brisk cold day' and your lovely poems Tommy ' your poems are always welcome/
Reply:Tommy C.; you get an A from me!
Lovely, and I prefer the brisk winter.
The Kiss"
The evening sun sets, winter breeze brisk,
the light of a full moon, a distant white disc.
Cheeks red from cold winds, your hair blows free,
footsteps traverse lightly, towards comfort of you and me.
Warmth of home welcomes you, two smiles now appear,
our eyes lock in excitement, wiping out all your fears.
Your beauty overwhelms me, by the fire we now lay,
nestled into each other's arms, where we wish to stay.
The sweet touch of your lips against my chest I feel,
I gently kiss your forehead, a kiss of Love to seal.
Our souls and spirit as we drift away....... "The Kiss"
comments ALWAYS welcomed love to know if you feel it...
LADIES,, do you like Brisk cold winter or warm comfort, a Poem?
I like both weather... lol..
great poem... keep up the good work.. Tom...
Reply:i love them both actually.
Reply:I love them both a brisk cold day' and your lovely poems Tommy ' your poems are always welcome/
Reply:Tommy C.; you get an A from me!
Lovely, and I prefer the brisk winter.
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