tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post3488237169438890041..comments2023-10-28T00:51:22.112-07:00Comments on MiKael's Mania - Arabian Horses: A Little Stuff..........A Little Catching UpRising Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-44999857082350000242008-07-17T13:07:00.000-07:002008-07-17T13:07:00.000-07:00Checked on this post again and I can now see the p...Checked on this post again and I can now see the pic, cute pic of the three of them!Lori Schmidt (LoriProPhoto)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01786227217137143996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-65031908685998820332008-07-16T20:22:00.000-07:002008-07-16T20:22:00.000-07:00I hate uploading stuff to YouTube, that's why I ha...I hate uploading stuff to YouTube, that's why I have my husband do it for me. I'm glad to hear Lindsay is improving too, sounds like the horses are settling in nicely to the new routine!Dressage Nomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03547664899091391963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-66876483142956467502008-07-16T17:29:00.000-07:002008-07-16T17:29:00.000-07:00So glad to read that Lindsey is doing better! What...So glad to read that Lindsey is doing better! What great news! It has been quite an ordeal and you must be exhausted. I agree with kdhorse, I wish we all lived closer so that we could come in to help you!!! Moving mats is the pits. Those things are so clumsy to move around.<BR/>Love the picture!!!!Midlife Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531655128417397650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-65559433426708371172008-07-16T16:38:00.000-07:002008-07-16T16:38:00.000-07:00Glad to hear Lindsay is coming along and you are g...Glad to hear Lindsay is coming along and you are getting some things done in the barn. Rest would be the best thing for everyone, I think.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-48244122435782816742008-07-16T15:12:00.000-07:002008-07-16T15:12:00.000-07:00So glad to hear you are making progress and that L...So glad to hear you are making progress and that Lindsay is on the mend. Sleep is good for recovery. <BR/><BR/>Hope you and Dave are getting some rest as well. Remember, you both have to take care of yourselves too.<BR/><BR/>So do you think some of those mares put an education on Suede? Maybe he found out when he got in with them that lots of noise and jumping on anything that moves is NOT the way to approach a lady-LOL.BrownEyed Cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03610547057139295854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-83230512099810373312008-07-16T11:04:00.000-07:002008-07-16T11:04:00.000-07:00I am glad Lindsay is on the mend.I am glad Lindsay is on the mend.Kahlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500615451909999365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-2785278903445245612008-07-16T10:14:00.000-07:002008-07-16T10:14:00.000-07:00I have a relatively easy way of moving those pesky...I have a relatively easy way of moving those pesky mats. I have a pair of medium-sized C-clamps. Big enough to fit your hand through the curvy part of the C. They are in the shape of a C (DUH), and have a small drill-like moveable piece that comes down through the top of the C ( making a kind of capital D. They could be called D-clamps.) You fit the open part of the C over whatever you want to clamp, twist the drill thingy (technical term) and it lands on whatever you want to hold. Keep twisting the drill thingy until it's tight. Woodworkers use C-clamps to hold together multiple pieces of wood that need to be 1) glued together, 2) cut in an identical manner, 3) drilled and bolted...plus lots more things. This is more of a low-tech use, because after the clamps are attached to the mat, you can use the round part of the C as a handle. I clamp on the edge of the mat, two clamps on one edge, and then I move the mat. ("move" here means "pull on the ground") It's still brute strength, but with the "handles" it makes it much easier on my hands. It works to just fold the mats up if that's what you want to do. I have some mats that are 6 x 12 (They're great..rarely slip...two mats per stall), and then I have some regular 4 x 6 mats. Seated correctly, the clamps always work. And I've even been able to convince a few men that it's just plain more comfortable to use the clamps then to try to grap ahold of the mats with your bare hands. It takes a minute to get the clamps attached, but it's certanly worth it rather than having cramped up claw-hands after trying to move one mat barehanded.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-78775412102232936722008-07-16T07:30:00.000-07:002008-07-16T07:30:00.000-07:00I recently emptied my horse's stall out, moved mat...I recently emptied my horse's stall out, moved mats, dug out the old urine spots, limed, re-leveled and put the mats back down in an orderly matter. One stall. One day. I was totally exhausted that night so I can NOT imagine how you must be feeling. <BR/><BR/>On the other hand, if you are at all like me you enjoy having something active to do when life throws you something (Lindsey's injury) that YOU can't fix. I like to take care of myself and my family...being thrown a curve ball like Lindsay's injury I would probably be breaking my back in the barn as well just because I'd want to be doing something!Kateehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03539642068473264986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-27837338625247772812008-07-16T06:33:00.000-07:002008-07-16T06:33:00.000-07:00Glad to hear she is contiuning to get better. How...Glad to hear she is contiuning to get better. How wonderful! <BR/><BR/>Glad you got to work the colts~horse time is always great!<BR/><BR/>Hope you all get caught up! Wish I lived closer I would come over and help you all out!<BR/><BR/>Keep rested and know we are praying for you all!kdwhorseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927961715923751666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-17185228955661516912008-07-16T06:30:00.000-07:002008-07-16T06:30:00.000-07:00Hi MiKael, I was hoping it was just the workload t...Hi MiKael, I was hoping it was just the workload that was keeping you from your blog. Keep on truckin' girl, you are getting it all done, I have to do the same with all of my stalls and mats etc. but our temps are close to the 90s at the moment and I just dont want to be outside in it.<BR/><BR/>I am glad Lindsay is on the mend and bet she will be glad to get back to the horses, she is very dedicated to what she does so I know it must be frustrating for her too. Give her a big (((Hug))) for me and tell her she is a real trooper.<BR/><BR/>The picture did not show up on my screen in this post. I hate that, when blogger or any program for that matter starts to give you trouble it can consume so much of your time than you realise and before I know it I have wasted a whole day on one thing LOL.<BR/><BR/>Always in my thoughts, hope Dave is coping too.<BR/><BR/>LoriLori Schmidt (LoriProPhoto)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01786227217137143996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-90590515903322868002008-07-16T06:10:00.000-07:002008-07-16T06:10:00.000-07:00LOL No heart attacks here MiKael- I too have used ...LOL No heart attacks here MiKael- I too have used rasps for some odd things! ;) (Old ones though...lol) Muratic Acid is available at most harware stores. Not too expensive, works well. You need a wire bristle brush to scrub the rasp with as well. <BR/><BR/>When done, coat with WD-40 to prevent rust. <BR/><BR/>Hope you get the rest of the barn back in ship shape in no time! :)Mrs. Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269132012512166439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-29239037929265280592008-07-16T05:22:00.000-07:002008-07-16T05:22:00.000-07:00Sorry about not getting the videos online. But it...Sorry about not getting the videos online. But it's very good news to hear that Lindsey is improving. Thanks for the update.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07331876220972088597noreply@blogger.com