This message is from: Bernice Blair <bernicebl...@verizon.net>
Hi all. Its Bernice and Edie Blair from Washington DC. We are new to the list and have a question about Fjords on grass. My daughter and I have a 7-year old gelding that we purchased from Carol Rivoire about 4 years ago (BDF Titan). For the first few years that we had him, his turnout was always on dirt, so we did not need to worry about grass. Last fall we moved him to a barn in Maryland where is out on grass for 8-9 hours a day. Our vet has expressed concern about him being on Mid-Atlantic grass in the spring and summer, having seen several fjords in this area founder. Titan is on the lean side, and is not as easy a keeper as many fjords. Nevertheless, we want to be careful. We are wary of grazing muzzles - he has lost 4 halters in as many months thanks to his playful herdmates. We would welcome advice/experience/views. Thanks, Bernice and Edie Blair Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
