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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-sshelle Recent reviews written by member sshelle en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_491869671044?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - I've had horses over 20 years, and I don't do anything 'fancy' to them.  They get baths in the summer with shampoo, and that's about it for beyond-daily (brushing, combing, etc.) coat care.  I never could understand why people spent so much... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491869671044 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:45:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491869671044?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488947748484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - I raised mice, gerbils, and hamsters for years. . . we're talking 80 + cages at a time.  I made my own cages out of Sterilite boxes and hardware cloth. When PetCo came to town, I sold everything. Naturally, now my daughter wants a pet gerbil... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488947748484 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:09:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488947748484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_473743789700?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - My daughter adopted all of the snails from her 1st grade class' study of animals (seven of them).  Naturally, we had to buy a couple of fish to liven up the tank.  And naturally, I had given our old aquarium away about 3 months before this. . ... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~473743789700 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:10:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_473743789700?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_473404116612?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - My daughter loves science, and when she saw an ad on television for butterfly gardens, she decided she wanted one for her birthday.  I wanted to make sure we got one from a reputable company, so I searched on the internet for a suitable butterfly... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~473404116612 Tue, 9 Jun 2009 22:00:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_473404116612?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_472359931524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - There are a lot of different twitches out there.  Twitches take the horse's attention off whatever is bothering him (clipping his ears, pulling a tick out of the ears, medicating, vetting, etc.).  Some people just twist a horse's ear and hang... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~472359931524 Sun, 31 May 2009 21:19:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_472359931524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_471507111556?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - My 8 year old daughter bugged me for weeks for this toy.  Her birthday was last week, so we got it.  It was $25!!!  I couldn't believe it.  I can see $10, but really. . . it was easy to find at Walmart.Assembly was a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~471507111556 Sun, 24 May 2009 12:35:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_471507111556?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_462341639812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - It took me awhile to find where to post this, because they have renamed their High Performance litter to "Essentials" litter.  Different name, same performance.  And what a horrible performance.After trying many types of litter, I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~462341639812 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:58:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_462341639812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_460244422276?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - I have a big problem with dry hands, elbows, feet, legs, etc in the winter.  I have tried more lotions than I can remember---the 'regular' lotions like Vaseline, Jergen's; the 'different' lotions, like Corn Husker's and Udder Cream; and the 'heavy... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~460244422276 Sat, 7 Feb 2009 13:56:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_460244422276?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_459256598148?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - I got this as a gift about a year ago, and then pulled it out when my cat started wanting only moving water.  The cat fountains are very expensive, so I thought this would do. .. might as well try.  Ha!  At the rate this thing sucks... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~459256598148 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:07:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_459256598148?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_459146104452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - My daughter got one of these from a friend when she went into the hospital for surgery, to comfort her in the pre-op waiting room.  I've had a lot of stuffed animals throughout my life, but this ranks near the top.  Of course, if you are... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~459146104452 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:29:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_459146104452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_459145580164?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - Okay, so I'm on a diet (again).  This time I'm trying the Weight Watchers Points system, to see if that is any easier than keeping track of calories. . . . so I'm in the 'points' mindset.  The Weight Watchers Smart Ones products put the points... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~459145580164 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:13:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_459145580164?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_458827468420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - I saw these a long time ago, and really wanted one for quick touch-ups, so that I wouldn't have to drag out and 'unpack' my big clippers to do something little like bridle paths or whiskers.  They are a very convenient size and very lightweight and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~458827468420 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:43:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_458827468420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_458826550916?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - This is my standard horse treat.  I get them at Atwood's Farm and Ranch Supply.  They are about the cheapest treats I've found, and the horses love them.  They are rock hard little (less than an inch long, and about 1/2 as thick) nuggets,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~458826550916 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:24:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_458826550916?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_439943597700?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - We go to McAlister's about once every two or three weeks. It is a quick, healthy meal with plenty of food choices for all. They are known for their iced tea. They offer sweet and unsweet in BIG cups, and the wait staff come around and take your cup... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~439943597700 Mon, 4 Aug 2008 22:54:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_439943597700?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436174950020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - A couple of years ago, our senior Persian cat was given the recommendation by our vet to go on a much lower protein diet. As cats get older, their organs start to shut down and not work as efficiently, and kidneys are a common problem in older cats... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436174950020 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 23:28:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436174950020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436170165892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - I train horses for hunter/jumper, Western pleasure, trail, and driving. I like to use the mildest bit I can, and this one is about as mild as you can get, save for a rubber-coated bar. It also gives the horse something to play with, with the copper... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436170165892 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 22:44:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436170165892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436169248388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - For some reason, I have a big problem with 'gas', and it drives my husband nuts. It can also be embarrassing when you can't get away from what you are doing and are with other people and have to 'release'. Not to mention some gas is so... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436169248388 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 22:26:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436169248388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436165906052?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - Did you ever use plaque-disclosing tablets? Remember the red tablets that you could chew and wherever you had plaque, the red would stain so you could see where you needed to brush? Well, this is a modern-day version of disclosing tablets. It is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436165906052 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 22:03:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436165906052?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436165119620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - My dog (Lab mix--about 40 pounds) spends all day outside, and we live in Oklahoma, which means we treat for parasites year-round. Last year she got tapeworms from a flea and that was about a $50 problem (two shots at the vet). And she was on flea and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436165119620 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 21:46:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436165119620?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_433953607300?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - I won the use of one of these for 90 days for being a local teacher of the year, so I am getting quite the "test drive." So far I've driven it 5,000 miles; we just got back from a 2,500 mile trip from OK, through KS, MO, IA, MN, SD, WY, and NE. I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~433953607300 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 21:11:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_433953607300?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_434003480196?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - We have a Persian cat, so fur is everywhere (not that I care about a clump here or there, but my husband really doesn't like fur getting on his clothes, in the car, etc.). So for fur-control, we have tried the little 'bricks', damp paper towels (my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~434003480196 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:02:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_434003480196?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_433940631172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - I keep my leather horse tack (more than I care to think about. . . 3 English saddles and 3 Western saddles and an Australian saddle, a driving harness, and who knows how many bridles, martingales, breastplates, etc.) in the tack room of my horse trailer... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~433940631172 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:03:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_433940631172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_433790357124?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - If you have a stallion or a gelding, or even a mare, there is a chore that has to be done at least a couple of times a year. It's not pleasant, but it has to be done for the well-being of the horse. And that chore is the cleaning of the sheath (between... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~433790357124 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:30:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_433790357124?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_433788849796?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - If you have guinea pigs, ferrets, or anything else that smells up the place, you need this!!! It works!!! And I used to raise mice by the thousands (80+ cages) in my garage with a sensitive husband, so I am a master at controlling smells!!! Critter... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~433788849796 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:29:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_433788849796?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_432242724484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author sshelle - Well, I was a little disappointed with the 'can loaf' that greeted me upon opening the Natural Life Lamaderm Dog Food; it looks like a uniformly colored can-shaped chunk of dog food. Blech! And it was hard enough that I had to cut it apart and scoop it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~432242724484 Sun, 1 Jun 2008 13:57:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_432242724484?linkin_id=8003929