fjordhorse-digest Tuesday, December 4 2001 Volume 2001 : Number 317
In this issue: Re: Help Please - Bad Farrier? Bad Trim? Emergency? Speaking of: Escapes Getting a Fjord from Norway Re: Speaking of: Escapes Re: Speaking of: Escapes Re: Speaking of: Escapes Re: Speaking of: Escapes Fencing Re: Speaking of: Escapes Re: Speaking of: Escapes Re: Fencing Re: Help Please - Bad Farrier? Bad Trim? Emergency? Re: Speaking of: Escapes Introduction to the list. Re: Introduction to the list. Re: Where is the snow?! Re: Where is the snow?! Re: Fencing Re: Introduction to the list. inexpensive dressage ring Re: Aloof Fjord Close Call!! Secret Santa Secret Santa Sign Up! See the end of the digest for information on how to retrieve back issues. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 10:41:34 -0800 From: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Help Please - Bad Farrier? Bad Trim? Emergency? This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brigid, I have had very difficult problems with a most reliable farrier who began to make mistakes. I now have a new one who did very well with my huge warm blood gelding but then this last time trimmed my warmblood mare like a quarter horse. She was lame all over for five days and $360 later. Vet. I can only figure that after doing the 17+ the other horses appear smaller? I mentioned to him that I liked her to have large feet but he did not do as I asked. I think I must take a stronger role even tho we do not have that much choice in farriers. Luckily the "friendlier one" Gunnar, is done well each time. Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Send $20 Three Horses Press PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 15:20:51 -0600 From: "Hope Carlson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Speaking of: Escapes This message is from: "Hope Carlson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Came home Sunday after breakfast to find my two fjordies out on the front lawn! Fortunately the next door neighbor shut the driveway gate to the highway, so no harm or danger but how they got the barn gate open is a mystery. Off to the hardware store for a backup clip on the gate. They were not easy to catch, too busy eating bluegrass. Been enjoying some really pleasant crosscountry rides, looks like a good run of mostly sunny weather this week, upper 40's Happy Trails, Hope N.IL ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 03 Dec 2001 13:37:52 -0800 From: "D T" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Getting a Fjord from Norway This message is from: "D T" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have heard that in Norway the Geldings are generally sold for meat or something, in other words they are killed. I guess the Norwegians don't value Geldings the same as Americans do. Anyway I wanted to know 1) Is that true, about being killed as they have little value? 2) I am curious what it costs to bring a Gelding over to the states from Norway. What does a typical, nothing fancy, Fjord gelding go for over there in U.S. currency and what does it cost just to get the gelding overseas to the U.S. Deb _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 14:00:08 -0800 From: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Speaking of: Escapes This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hope, after the second time Gunnar lifted the gate off around his neck (he reaches thru to get, you guessed it, grass on the other side) I wired it so it can not be lifted. I know the holders can be reversed but could not get the hinges off. It used to be difficult getting Gunnar from the field to the barn as he stopped to get some grass. I just open the gate and call the horses to the barn as the surround is closed. Now my new Corgi has made it her job to see he gets to the barn, no training. It is quite a scene as she furiously yaps and snaps at his heels and he bucks and kicks out in fury, never touching her. Finally he with dignity romps to the barn as though it was his idea from the beginning. This spring new fencing will be put in. Think I have decided on 6x6 posts, treated, with cedar boards. Any trouble with horses chewing those posts??????????? Jean Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Send $20 Three Horses Press PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 03 Dec 2001 16:25:04 -0600 From: Mariposa Farm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Speaking of: Escapes This message is from: Mariposa Farm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Jean, The little bit of wood fence around here got chewed to shreds until I ran one strand of electric on top. They don't rub on it either. I also would probably use treated 5" or 6" round posts from a farm or implement dealer which will be at least 1/2 the price of a treated 6 X 6 (and just as strong). Mark Mariposa Farm http://www.mariposafarm.com Jean Gayle wrote: > > > This spring new fencing will be put in. Think I have decided on 6x6 posts, > treated, with cedar boards. Any trouble with horses chewing those > posts??????????? Jean ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 03 Dec 2001 14:38:52 -0800 From: GAIL RUSSELL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Speaking of: Escapes This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> They love chewing on the treated fence posts. Yummy! Nice soft wood. They literally chewed thru a 4 inch post we had in one of the pens. I now use creosote if I really do not want them chewed. Or hot wire. > >This spring new fencing will be put in. Think I have decided on 6x6 posts, >treated, with cedar boards. Any trouble with horses chewing those >posts??????????? Jean > > > > > >Jean Walters Gayle >[Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" >Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] >http://users.techline.com/jgayle >Send $20 >Three Horses Press >PO Box 104 >Montesano, WA 98563 > > > Gail Russell Forestville CA [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 03 Dec 2001 13:44:29 -0900 From: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Speaking of: Escapes This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would worry more about the cedar boards! My horses LOVE ceday..It is so crunch and chews so easily! Must be tasty too! Jean in Fairbanks Alaska, sunny and COLD, still -30F We need snow! >This spring new fencing will be put in. Think I have decided on 6x6 posts, >treated, with cedar boards. Any trouble with horses chewing those >posts??????????? Jean ************************************************************ Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 18:31:09 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Fencing This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello All, Before we bought our animals, we put in all new fence around our place. We used treated 4 x 4 posts and treated 2 x 6 lumber for the 3 rail fence. Posts on 8 ft centers. It has worked out very well. (dug 85 postholes by hand) Of course, since we have pigmy goats, we put welded wire fence on the inside right to the ground to keep the little rascals in. We then put a hot wire about 8 inches up from ground. This keeps the horse, donkey, alpaca and sheep away from the welded wire so they don't get feet caught. Jean, the lumber yards have lots of good treated lumber these days--and in your wet area, it is certainly needed. (We have a son in Shelton and were there for Thanksgiving so know your area) We have never had a chewing problem and for that we are thankful. Our neighbors animals chew the boards all the time. We have always wondered if it is a mineral missing that caused them to chew, or just habit. We are having a nice sunny 45 degree day in Othello, but more rain in forecast. Dave Sperl Othello, Washington ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 15:42:01 -0800 From: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Speaking of: Escapes This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jean I have never seen one crunch on the cedar boards in 23 years!!!! Yes they do chew on the cedar posts so I put out chunks of fir. Only seems to happen at certain times. But I now wonder about Gail's remarks re chewing on treated posts! Anyone else using treated posts? Thought it would neaten up the place as the cedar posts do not last long in the ground, they rot out fast, no more "old growth cedar". Jean Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Send $20 Three Horses Press PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 15:51:08 -0800 From: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Speaking of: Escapes This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks Mark the reason I have not chosen the round posts is I use cedar boards and it would be difficult to set them on the round. I live on a populated road and use the graduated fencing in the fields to keep dogs out. The boards are around the house for several reasons, one of which is falling limbs from huge trees. Would not want the limbs dragging out posts and wire fencing. Would love that white fencing but did not love the price. Have other things to do with my income. Jean Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Send $20 Three Horses Press PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 15:59:19 -0800 From: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Fencing This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Dave, thanks for the help. Sounds like only some animals chew on the treated posts. I might stick one in for a test and see what happens. I tried the low hot wire but could not keep up with the trimming as the grass grew high and the horses were afraid to get near enough to trim it. Mostly I used the low wire to keep my first fjord from pushing the wire fencing out to get grass beyond the fence line. Gunnar loves to scratch his behind on the fencing and bends the iron posts. I might put a wire about his behind level! Jean Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Send $20 Three Horses Press PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 19:17:59 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Help Please - Bad Farrier? Bad Trim? Emergency? This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 12/3/01 10:58:45 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I think I must take a stronger role even tho we do not have that much choice in farriers. >> Hi Jean- I think you said it all here. We must remember that despite the education, experience, etc., of the professionals, WE are the owners and we know our horses best. I can't count the times I've read on this list of someone "suspecting" their horse had a physical problem which was undetected by vet or farrier. Later, the problem made itself quite evident. I'm not trashing vets or farriers ... they have their work cut out for them, and most do their best, but for them it's a business. Your horse is one of many. As a professional pet sitter, I have to be open minded to the many ways folks care for their animals. I can't impose my ideas on them. If they ask for advice, I give it. Otherwise I do what they tell me (within reason of course)! Farriers should do the same, and accept without offense the "stronger role" the owner plays. Brigid M Wasson San Francisco Bay Area, CA <A HREF="http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html">Our </A> <A HREF="http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html">Fjords</A> / )__~ /L /L ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 03 Dec 2001 19:03:06 -0600 From: Mariposa Farm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Speaking of: Escapes This message is from: Mariposa Farm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I found it easier to put boards against a round post than a square one. Actually it's hard to line up the square face on the square posts so the board sits right. By using the round posts the orientation of the post isn't as critical. I hear you on the white fencing! Mark Jean Gayle wrote: > This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Thanks Mark the reason I have not chosen the round posts is I use cedar > boards and it would be difficult to set them on the round. I live on a > populated road and use the graduated fencing in the fields to keep dogs out. > The boards are around the house for several reasons, one of which is falling > limbs from huge trees. Would not want the limbs dragging out posts and wire > fencing. Would love that white fencing but did not love the price. Have > other things to do with my income. Jean > > Jean Walters Gayle > [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" > Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] > http://users.techline.com/jgayle > Send $20 > Three Horses Press > PO Box 104 > Montesano, WA 98563 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2001 04:45:01 From: "Susan G. @-#--" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Introduction to the list. This message is from: "Susan G. @-#--" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello all! I have just joined this list, so here is a little introduction. My name is Susan, and I am from Brisbane, Australia. I have just finished a three year Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Studies) at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga. I'm hoping to do veterinary science next year at Murdoch University in Perth. I currently do not own a horse, though I was leasing a TB gelding for the last year. As far as fjords go, up until about three weeks ago I had never even seen one that wasn't in a book. However, while I was at Equitana I happened to see the Fjord horse display and stall, and became quite enchanted:) I only know of one fjord breeder in Australia, they are located in Victoria. I am hoping to buy one in the near future. If there are any other Australia fjord people out there, I'd love to get in touch about that :) Susan G. Brisbane, Australia _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 21:59:55 -0800 From: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Introduction to the list. This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Welcome Susan, I am sure you will find answers to your questions here on the list. Great people. Jean Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Send $20 Three Horses Press PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 07:13:00 +0100 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Where is the snow?! This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes, you asked ... I'm living in Mannheim, this is at the confluence of Rhine and Neckar. (Embedded "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>@angus.mystery.com image moved 03.12.2001 19:31 to file: pic11478.pcx) Please respond to fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> cc: Subject: Re: Where is the snow?! Security Level:? Internal This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Anke, where are you in Germany? I think I asked before when I was coming over but have forgotten, Jean Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Send $20 Three Horses Press PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563 [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type application/octet-stream which had a name of pic11478.pcx] ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2001 08:00:01 +0000 From: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Where is the snow?! This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ...snow? There's some here now in N. Nevada. About 4" down here in the valley. We got blasted yesterday afternoon - a great day to stay inside and bake a Jewish Apple Cake ( a great recipe Becky Vorpagel gave me.) Before the snow started, we thought it best to trailer 3 miles over to the other ranch & check on the cows. It was really blowing & super cold; read: tights under Wrangler's under chinks cold. I didn't want to put a nasty freezing-cold bit in Alycias mouth, so I rode her in her bosal. She was a star, and as frisky & forward as she got, never once took advantage of a perfect situation to be naughty! Together Dave & his Qtr/Arab mare, and Alycia and I cruised all the cows & 3 bulls, managed to check most of the fence and just make it in before the snow started spitting. At one point we were riding right into a hard wind from the south, so strong I almost couldn't breathe, but it felt wonderful, our ponies pushing on in an extended trot, finishing the circle on back to the trailer. They knew where we were headed! Before we left Dave obliged my wierd landscaping whims and did most of the work of hefting into the horse trailer,(while I managed the huge one-piece door in the wind), some gorgeously weathered hand hewn limestone corner blocks that were strewn about where an old ranch building once stood. wood chewing?... Just a tip I learned from a native Nevadan about keeping horses penned in dry lots: to keep 'em from chewing on your fences, toss in some old un-painted & un-treated wood scraps (minus nails,etc.), or non-toxic branches. Her small herd of 5 horses really has a field day with them, dragging them hither and yon, and getting a good chew in as well - all with no ill effects, and yes, wood fence still intact. Karen McCarthy Great Basin Fjords Carson City, NV _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2001 08:06:10 -0500 From: Mary McCready <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Fencing This message is from: Mary McCready <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jean Gayle wrote: > > > Hi Dave, thanks for the help. Sounds like only some animals chew on the > treated posts. I might stick one in for a test and see what happens. They might chew a test post if it is standing out by itself? (curiosity) but they wouldn't chew a post if your posts are set on the outside of the boards with the post tops cut at an angle and below the top board? (nothing sticking up to attract attention). I know our fjords will chew treated wood (fence boards) in the areas where they lounge, so now we use white oak for the boards, they don't chew that and the oak boards are fairly affordable (around here anyway). Very hard to nail though. Also have found dry softwood boards can snap under pressure of strong fjord rear action, but the white oak does not. Mary McCready Parkhill ON Canada ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2001 07:23:55 -0600 From: "Carol J. Makosky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Introduction to the list. This message is from: "Carol J. Makosky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "Susan G. @-#--" wrote: > This message is from: "Susan G. @-#--" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Hello all! > > I have just joined this list, so here is a little introduction. My name is > Susan, and I am from Brisbane, Australia. I have just finished a three year > Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Studies) at Charles Sturt University in > Wagga Wagga. I'm hoping to do veterinary science next year at Murdoch > University in Perth. > > I currently do not own a horse, though I was leasing a TB gelding for the > last year. Hi Susan, Welcome to the list. It is nice to hear from someone so far away. I don't believe we have many on this list from down under. - -- "Built FJORD tough" Carol M. On Golden Pond Northern Wisconsin ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 09:19:29 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: inexpensive dressage ring This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] While at "Dressage in the Wine Country" evening of fantastic horse ride/drive exhibitions, they only put in the corners and a short span in the middle of each long side.........looked elegant, and could still use whole arena by being able to pass through the dressage arena in the open areas. Can use empty buckets of Strongid, Platinum Performance, kids' soccer cones (found them for $.99 each), whatever is cheap and handy for your letters.....but put markers out for ALL the side letters.....too hard to guestimate 20 meter circle when only using the minimal amount. Carole Sweet Modesto, CA ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 06:31:54 -0800 (PST) From: M Korose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Aloof Fjord This message is from: M Korose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yeah, I'm behind, 2-3 digests as usual. I also noted this aloofness in just about every Fjord, I think they are careful about where they put their trust at first. None of ours have had bad experiences (that I know) but I am now used to giving them a little time to get to know the rest of the herd (that goes faster than the human part of the herd) and before we ask anything of them. I start right out with my usual barn/stall/crosstie/trailer etiquette, that is expected, but try to spend some time "getting to know" a new fjord and they turn around slowly. Takes couple weeks to couple months (hard core guy, that one) and then you are cheerfully accepted and bugged as one of the herd. I do love this as my previous horses (Thorobreds) were never interested in humans other than as a feed source. All this Fjord talking/wuffling/noises are great. Marsha in sunny warm VA, why do I have to work?, to pay the feed bills, of course. Buy the perfect holiday gifts at Yahoo! Shopping. http://shopping.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 09:51:19 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Close Call!! This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Happy Holidays, Listers!! Minnesota is experiencing warm temperatures - snow is melting - and this morning is foggy and balmy. After I put hay out for Sven and Lena I absentmindedly left the large main gate open. When Lena went out another barn door I turned to go get Sven. As he went out the barn door I noticed Lena was not in sight!! Suddenly I remembered the gate!!!! She was wandering around the yard - he started running to join her. Both were "tails up and lookin' for fun!!!" -- BUT, let's eat first :):):) At the first sight of green grass, both heads were down! I got a lead rope and gently and quietly led them back to their paddock. Remember, it is foggy this am and if they had decided to "have a run" it could have been a horrible disaster:( There are times when that urge to eat comes in real handy:):):) Another balmy day forecast for tomorrow and then it cools down again. Best to everyone!! Linda in Minnesota ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 08:32:37 -0800 (PST) From: Cynthia Madden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Secret Santa This message is from: Cynthia Madden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have had enough private response that I will return as Santa's elf this year to run the Secret Santa. I returned late last night from Sacramento (cold and very rainy) where I help move my mother from into an assisted living apartment (very sad for her). If you will give me until tomorrow I will get some rules posted for the Secret Santa. Yours in elfdom, ===== Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] Buy the perfect holiday gifts at Yahoo! Shopping. http://shopping.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 12:28:45 -0800 (PST) From: Cynthia Madden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Secret Santa Sign Up! This message is from: Cynthia Madden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Everyone is welcome to participate. The "suggested gift price" is around $25.00. People who live in Canada or overseas will be matched in-country as much as possible. If you wish to participate "worldwide," so indicate. If you would like to be part of the Secret Santa gift exchange, you must e-mail me by December 10th with the subject line heading, "FH-L Secret Santa." I will e-mail you notification of your recipient by Dec. 12th. Because we are starting a little late this year, please have your gifts to your recipient by January 15th at the latest. You are obligating yourself to participate when you accept your Secret Santa recipient's name. Please don't dissapoint someone by signing up and then not doing your part. A list of Secret Santa participants will be posted to the list by January 20th so that those who have not identified their Secret Santa can make sure they send the appropriate acknolwedgements. Do make sure your S.S. knows his or her gift has been received. If you want to post clues to the list for your Secret Santa recipient and remain anonymous, you can mail e-mail your clues to me for posting from the "ELF" Please send the following information for your Secret Santa: Name: Email: Mailing Address: Delivery Address: Phone (required for UPS/FED-EX delivery): What you would most like from your Secret Santa: What your horse/s would most like from your Secret Santa: What size t-shirt or sweat shirt you like - just in case!): These ideas are not binding, but people appreciate having an idea of what you'd like! DEADLINE FOR SIGNING UP FOR SECRET SANTA: DECEMBER 10TH. Your Secret Santa ELF, ===== Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] Buy the perfect holiday gifts at Yahoo! Shopping. http://shopping.yahoo.com ------------------------------ End of fjordhorse-digest V2001 #317 *********************************** Back issues are available by sending the following message to [EMAIL PROTECTED]: get fjordhorse-digest vNN.nMMM where "NN" is the volume number, and "MMM" is the issue number.