Reference Librarian?

Well, OK maybe not quite.

But,  I would like to become more of a resource of Equine information. I have very few readers that I am aware of and only a fraction of those ever leave comments or ask questions. This leaves me on my own to think up things to say. Too bad I wasn't more interested in talking / writing about Software testing and computer programs that run Hematology and Blood chemistry analyzers--since that is how I spend 45 hours of every week. But , alas, I get more of that than I could ever want! So, in trying to think of ways (that I would like) to become more interesting I came up with an idea. I will put a question deposit box in the side bar where I will collect questions on anything Equine. I promise to research each question for 3 days and include in the answer at least three references other than my personal experiences--which are limited after all. However, I do have at my disposal a vast library of information and many professionals with whom I have the necessary rapport to glean needed expert commentaries. They include Veterinarians, ferriers, trainers in several disciplines, breeders, back yard hobbyists, farmers, and competitors of all ages who have achieved success. Too bad there wasn't pay for this sort of thing, I'd be all set. But I did put a tip jar up for the barn fund--help me have to figure out how to create a gauge to show how close we are getting.

This is how it will work:

1) Question comes in. (To Submit questions just comment to this post. If you are shy and do not wish to have your questions posted send your comment through my e-mail link. You will receive notice that I have your question. You may also be asked to clarify a detail for me during my research. This will be done through e-mail.

2) Question gets 3 days of research (I have not decided if I will post questions in advance--though I just posted my first two. Original questions will be either added as comments (unless requested otherwise by questioner) or become part of the answer post. I'll figure that out as I go.

3) Answer is posted at the end of the third day.

Note: If you are here just to browse the articles Please click on the "answers to Your Questions" link at the bottom of this post. and thanks for stopping by.

Comments

[Stacey]

Hey so the Steel Frame did you get it??? An indoor boy that is a very nice dream!

I have a horsey question/issue.
My draft horse has for lack of better words "feather dandruff". My vet shaved part of her leg and did a culture nothing turned up. It's itchy and I have been treating with tea tree solution this does seem to give her some relief but the dandruff continues and if I stop treatment for awhile she will be right back to scratching her rear legs on the fencing. It's only on her back legs and her skin is not red or irritated looking. Frankly it looks just like dandruff - dry flakey skin.

[jolynna]

Separation anxiety question: I have two horses who have hissy fits when separated. Between the neighing and calling back and forth when one and the head tossing of the one being ridden and frantic galloping and bucking of the one left behind, riding isn't fun.

Any suggestions?

[Scary]

Whoopeee! I have been trying to think of a question for forever, and I finally clicked on the "question of the week" link and saw what it was really about. What a cool idea. So here goes.
Hypothetical training question:

A colt comes to you for training. It is a pain in the rear to catch. It has only ever been caught with a grain bucket. How do you reverse that, so that you can walk right up to it in a field and catch it?

[Scary]

Did you post the answer to my question? I looked for it but can't find it. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place?