Riverside Collies and Mustangs

28/02/2024

And these people are who we should take advice from for choosing a breed or handle ANY animal?!!
These people should not own any living being.

27/02/2024

25/11/2023

The horse's natural diet is rich in antioxidants.

I shared this picture a few years ago of what I was feeding my horses and some people went crazy.

⏹️The drama about me feeding blueberries to my horses. Obviously I don't feed blueberries all the time to my horses because they are so expensive but at this time I had acquired a large quantity of organic blueberries which I shared with my horses.

❓Why I hear you ask? Ensuring your horse has adequate antioxidants (vitamin and minerals) in place can help boost your horse's defenses. You don't need to overdo supplementing antioxidants you need to start by looking at the horses entire diet.

✅You need to build your antioxidant diet from base up so you focus on the basic vitamins and minerals first then you can add in "antioxidant boosts" as you see fit.

Horses who may need antioxidant boosting 🔽
Poor immunity.

Ongoing infections.

Allergies.

Excessive inflammation.

Muscular pains/cramping.

Slow healing.

Ongoing issues with joints tendons ligaments.

Hoof issues.

Winter time.

If your horse has an adequate intake of good forage with a well-balanced diet they might never require added antioxidants into their diet but personally I think all equine diets can be improved with the addition of sprouted seeds, sprouted fodder and of course occasionally berries.
Who wouldn't want the front line of defense in optimal working order.

24/11/2023

Love it Elon!❣️❣️❣️❣️

24/11/2023

My favorite photo of Thanksgiving day with my nieces girls.
They are absolutely adorable ❣️❣️❣️

12/09/2023

30/06/2023

New bantie chicks hatched this morning at Riverside. Mercury was the first to notice and came to tell us.

16/06/2023

MDR1 – Multi-Drug Sensitivity
What is the MDR1 gene?
Multi-Drug Resistance 1 (MDR1) is a gene that is meant for helping to protect the brain.
This gene specifically codes for P-glycoprotein, which is responsible for transporting certain drugs out of the brain. If this gene is mutated, it will create a defective protein, and consequently, drugs will remain and build up in the brain to toxic levels.
This dominant gene is inherited from the parents, whether the parent has two copies of the gene or only one copy. If neither parent has a copy of the mutated MDR1 gene, then nor will the offspring.
What is the test for MDR1?
Through the Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory in Washington State, dog are able to be tested for the MDR1 gene with either a cheek swab or a blood sample.
This can be completed either at home by ordering a kit from their website, or through your veterinarian.
You will receive a copy of the results indicating if your dog is Normal/Normal, Normal/Mutant, or Mutant/Mutant.
If your dog is Normal/Normal, then you don’t have to worry about any drugs related to the MDR1 gene.
Dogs with even one copy of the MDR1 gene should be considered sensitive to the drugs indicated in this article.
What breeds are affected?
The most common breed associated with MDR1 mutation is the Collie, but generally, herding breeds are affected, and that includes any mixed breeds you might find at the shelter.
Below is a list of breeds that are frequently affected by the MDR1 mutation.
Australian Shepherd
Border Collie
English Shepherd
Longhaired Whippet
McNab Shepherd
Old English Sheepdog
Shetland Sheepdog
Silken Windhound
Rough Collie
Smooth Collie
German Shepherd
American White Shepherd
English Shepherd
What drugs are not safe?
There are multiple drugs that will affect dogs with the mutated MDR1 gene.
As long as your veterinarian is aware of your dog’s MDR1 status, they are able to consider which drugs are best suited for the current treatment.
Those with a Normal/Mutant gene may be less susceptible to these drugs, though they would likely react to increased doses.
Below is a list of drugs that should be generally avoided in dogs with an MDR1 status, or herding breeds or mixed breeds of unknown MDR1 status.
Ivermectin
Selamectin
Milbemycin
Moxidectin
Loperamide
Acepromazine
Butorphanol
Vincristine
Vinblastine
Doxorubicin
Paclitaxel
Apomorphine
The following list is drugs that are known to be removed from the brain via the MDR1 gene, but appear to be safely tolerated by dogs with the mutation.
Cyclosporin
Digoxin
Doxycycline
Morphine
Buprenorphine
Fentanyl
Ivermectin was a catalyst for the first testing of MDR1.
The majority of farm dogs are herding breeds, and veterinarians used to give them high doses of injectable Ivermectin as a dewormer because they were highly susceptible to getting worms by being around livestock.
With so many dogs showing adverse reactions, farmers and veterinarians looked for a pattern, which is where the adage ‘white feet, don’t treat’ came from.
Now, Ivermectin is still used as a dewormer in heartworm medication, and those that are sold in veterinary clinics have been tested as safe for dogs with the MDR1 mutated gene if used to the manufacturers’ specifications.
There are other options for heartworm medication, so Ivermectin doesn’t necessarily need to be used.
If your dog is still living near livestock, ensure they are not eating any f***s or any discarded dewormer.
When livestock are given dewormer, it is a high dose of Ivermectin, and it can remain in the f***s (untested to know for how long) for your dog to accidentally ingest.
High doses of Ivermectin are still used for treating mange and should be avoided in any MDR1 status dogs.
A common misconception is that MDR1 status dogs are affected by metronidazole, but that is inaccurate because it is not transported by P-glycoprotein.
Also, vaccines do not cause any reactions related to the MDR1 gene. Any reactions to a vaccine are due to other reasons, such as allergy or the type of vaccine used.
What clinical signs should I watch for?
When there has been a buildup of toxins in the brain, your dog will start to show neurological symptoms, such as weakness, lethargy, ataxia, disorientation, tremors, seizures, blindness, and death.
When any of these symptoms occur, call your veterinarian immediately. Certain drugs have reversal agents, but others don’t, and only supportive care can be given (IV fluids, nutritional support, and diligent monitoring).
Recovery can take a long time due to the nature of the toxins remaining in the brain.
Seizures from the MDR1 mutation have no relation to epilepsy.
Some herding breeds are prone to epilepsy, which is very different from seizures brought on by a buildup of toxins. It is possible for a dog to have both issues and an MDR1-induced seizure could trigger an epileptic seizure.
An MDR1 seizure will always closely follow the administration of one of the drugs listed above.
What should I ask my breeder?
If you are looking to buy one of the breeds listed above or a mixed breed that appears to have any mixture of the above breeds, see if the breeder has had the puppy or parents tested.
A dog only needs to be tested once in its life as its DNA won’t change.
Breeders should give preference to breeding dogs with Normal/Normal MDR1 status, but simply removing all those that are not Normal/Normal would likely deplete the breeding stock too much.
If there were not enough dogs to contribute to the gene pool then new genetic diseases or other health issues would become predominant, instead.
Therefore, breeders should consider the mutation a fault like any other and weigh it against the other pros and cons of breeding any particular dog.
If your breeder has completed the testing on either the puppy or the parents, please be sure you have a copy of the results to give to your veterinarian so they can be treated appropriately.
If the puppy has been purchased for breeding, MDR1 testing should be considered as important as any other test for that breed.
Discussing MDR1 with your veterinarian.
Any veterinary clinic that you bring your dog to ensure the veterinarian knows its MDR1 status.
Your veterinarian is the one who should know which drugs are safe and which are not so that they can make an appropriate plan whenever your dog needs treatment.
Their status can also be taken into account if any neurological signs appear so that the veterinarian can give a correct diagnosis.
If you don’t yet know the MDR1 status of your dog, your veterinarian can also help with the testing.
If you go through a veterinary clinic to do the testing, the results will always be in their file.

Your veterinarian will be happy to answer any further questions you might have that weren’t answered in this article.
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11/05/2023

Fun read with so much truth!

President Trump appeared on far-left CNN last night and just might have delivered the killshot to the propaganda outlet.

14/03/2023

First trim for Santiago.
Good boy Santi!

14/03/2023

Lambies

14/03/2023

Santana branded Kiger Mustang stallion showing off for his son in the corral.

01/01/2023

31/12/2022

Hahaha!

Hey friends on my way back from town this morning I found this dog on the side of the road. With the extreme cold I did not want him to be left outside🥶 He was really scared and hard to catch but I managed👍🏻 Unfortunately he doesn’t have a collar or any tags so hopefully someone will recognize him and help me contact his owners. Thanks!

27/10/2022

22/07/2022

24/01/2022

This gal is an amazing handler!

16/01/2022

Sadly, when I was in Jr High school, I worked for a big vet clinic that also did grooming.
On morning they discovered a miniature poodle had been left in the drying box all night.
Needless to say, the poor thing was dead. That episode left a huge and heartbreaking impression on me.

Heartbreak As Puppy Has To Be Put To Sleep After Visit To Groomers - Pets - operanewsapp

14/01/2022

From a question why her horse won’t lay down …

My answer:
If I may, since you asked for advice…
I like to train with the animals emotional state as my first priority. I always imagine how I would feel if I were the horse (or what ever student) trying to figure out what the trainer is attempting to convey.
As I watch your video, I see the mental state of your horse being one of annoyance and frustration. He is trying really hard to do what you want, but between the food enticing him and the annoyance of your whip cue, he is stressed. Stress will inhibit laying down.
*Relaxation is what allowed a horse to feel safe enough to go down so much faster and with a "happier" mental and physical state. This creates a prettier picture than the tail swishing, tense face and body, leg stomping effect that comes with force.
Capturing his natural behavior will result not only in a more enjoyable lesson for both of you, but also create such an effortless and voluntary image that is truly joyful!
As humans, we tend to focus on getting the job done, but there is far more beauty to our relationship if we try less hard to get it done, and become aware of the emotional state of our interactions.
I can tell you, I have a rule that if the animal is not having fun, I’m doing something wrong. I learned this after years of making mistakes and trying to "make it happen".
Any time I see a behavior that I can capture, I mark it even if the animal is at a distance. Mark it, reward it, repeat it as often as possible and before you know it, THEY are offering without us having to work so hard and become frustrated.
A few other things to keep in mind are:
*Observing what makes them WANT to lay down and recreating that situation.
*horses like soft sand, snow, or grass to roll in. Some really like water, like my mustang mare, Azure.
I don’t ask them to lay on a heard surface. They just don’t like it.
*keep your hand away from the reward out of your pocket until you click. It is distracting him from focusing on what you are asking.
I hope this helps.
I also hope it does not sound too critical… It has taken me years to learn and I hope to continue to learn.

When using food as a reward, but simultaneously using an aversive to obtain a behavior, it is creating tension and may create behaviors we don’t want such as aggression.

14/01/2022

If I may, since you asked for advice…
I like to train with the animals emotional state as my first priority. I always imagine how I would feel if I were the horse (or what ever student) trying to figure out what the trainer is attempting to convey.
As I watch your video, I see the mental state of your horse being one of annoyance and frustration. He is trying really hard to do what you want, but between the food enticing him and the annoyance of your whip cue, he is stressed. Stress will inhibit laying down.
*Relaxation is what allowed a horse to feel safe enough to go down so much faster and with a "happier" mental and physical state. This creates a prettier picture than the tail swishing, tense face and body, leg stomping effect that comes with force.
Capturing his natural behavior will result not only in a more enjoyable lesson for both of you, but also create such an effortless and voluntary image that is truly joyful!
As humans, we tend to focus on getting the job done, but there is far more beauty to our relationship if we try less hard to get it done, and become aware of the emotional state of our interactions.
I can tell you, I have a rule that if the animal is not having fun, I’m doing something wrong. I learned this after years of making mistakes and trying to "make it happen".
Any time I see a behavior that I can capture, I mark it even if the animal is at a distance. Mark it, reward it, repeat it as often as possible and before you know it, THEY are offering without us having to work so hard and become frustrated.
A few other things to keep in mind are:
*Observing what makes them WANT to lay down and recreating that situation.
*horses like soft sand, snow, or grass to roll in. Some really like water, like my mustang mare, Azure.
I don’t ask them to lay on a heard surface. They just don’t like it.
*keep your hand away from the reward out of your pocket until you click. It is distracting him from focusing on what you are asking.
I hope this helps.
I also hope it does not sound too critical… It has taken me years to learn and I hope to continue to learn.

When using food as a reward, but simultaneously using an aversive to obtain a behavior, it is creating tension and may create behaviors we don’t want such as aggression. If I may, since you asked for advice…
I like to train with the animals emotional state as my first priority. I always imagine how I would feel if I were the horse (or what ever student) trying to figure out what the trainer is attempting to convey.
As I watch your video, I see the mental state of your horse being one of annoyance and frustration. He is trying really hard to do what you want, but between the food enticing him and the annoyance of your whip cue, he is stressed. Stress will inhibit laying down.
*Relaxation is what allowed a horse to feel safe enough to go down so much faster and with a "happier" mental and physical state. This creates a prettier picture than the tail swishing, tense face and body, leg stomping effect that comes with force.
Capturing his natural behavior will result not only in a more enjoyable lesson for both of you, but also create such an effortless and voluntary image that is truly joyful!
As humans, we tend to focus on getting the job done, but there is far more beauty to our relationship if we try less hard to get it done, and become aware of the emotional state of our interactions.
I can tell you, I have a rule that if the animal is not having fun, I’m doing something wrong. I learned this after years of making mistakes and trying to "make it happen".
Any time I see a behavior that I can capture, I mark it even if the animal is at a distance. Mark it, reward it, repeat it as often as possible and before you know it, THEY are offering without us having to work so hard and become frustrated.
A few other things to keep in mind are:
*Observing what makes them WANT to lay down and recreating that situation.
*horses like soft sand, snow, or grass to roll in. Some really like water, like my mustang mare, Azure.
I don’t ask them to lay on a heard surface. They just don’t like it.
*keep your hand away from the reward out of your pocket until you click. It is distracting him from focusing on what you are asking.
I hope this helps.
I also hope it does not sound too critical… It has taken me years to learn and I hope to continue to learn.

When using food as a reward, but simultaneously using an aversive to obtain a behavior, it is creating tension and may create behaviors we don’t want such as aggression.

23/12/2021

My brother sent this to me. Very interesting!

In almost every guidebook, Amanita muscaria is listed as a deadly mushroom. The more I read up on it, this seems like it shouldn't be the focus. This is a di...

18/12/2021

Beautiful Corazon working her liberty training early on. Trained by using positive reinforcement exclusively. No whips, force or pressure. She is more than happy to participate in our games of targeting, capturing and shaping.
She is a BLM branded Kiger Mustang mare from the Riddle HMA of the high desert mountains of Oregon.