wrong address....
This message is from: Martha Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi again This is Martha Smith, I sent my note to the list using my work address..help...please don't use that to reply, sorry for the mistake. I had my computer set to the wrong default address. (computers are not my strong point) This is my address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] please use this for any correspondence. Thanks. Well, now that I have made a good first impression.(grin, blush) Thanks bunches, Martha Dancing Bear Ranch home of Anna, Lucas, Lars and Bjorn Thompson Falls, MT
Re: weed control
This message is from: Martha Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've long been opposed to the use of chemicals but the Knap Weed is so bad here we need to do something soon. Sure hope someone responds to this one. This is just a bit of information for the list. I am from Montana and we have a Weed Control Association here and I think there will be other organizations in other areas. All of your questions can be answered by them, whether it is a question of type of weed, competitive planting, grazing practices that help control weeds or misgrazing practices that promote the growth of the weeds themselves, and yes they can answer the chemical questions. It is very important to get 'local' information before you consider using a chemical. There are many things to consider like will that chemical work on the weed in question, persisitance in the soil, water table location If you don't have a local weed shop or control association you can contact your local extension agent or department of agriculture. Montana State University is doing extensive research on grazing practices, competitive planting, use of bio-control (insects) and use of chemical. I work with the state of Montana and MSU on a new invaders project so I have been involved in some of the research. Weeds are not something to be overlooked! In the long run they can be economically devastating to agriculture and livestock production. This is a huge concern for Montana and should be for other states, too! Whoops, sorry about the soapbox, but we have a small cattle and horse (yes, we have Fjords) ranch in Western Montana and weeds are something that we are very concerned about. If you have any questions I'll be happy and try and answer them and if I can't I'll find out who can, but do remember that the best answers will come from local organizations. I will be gone for the next week working my other job which deals with disasters and emergencies so be please be patient about getting a reply. Take care, Martha Smith from that little bit of heaven called Montana
RE: Confessions of a lurker
This message is from: Martha Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] We are glad you came out of the closet with a Fjord instead of a dress! I am curious, like Gayle. Did you find a dress? Given the opportunity to ride or shop...what do you think...(grin) Actually the kids are getting a little nervous, they are sending for catalogs! Many thanks to all of you who have responded to my questions on training. I am very fortunate in that the horses have an eight acre pasture in which to play and work out steam. I did take Anna out to see if she knew how to lunge, but she looked at me with a totally blank look (or was there a sparkle, you know the saying dumb as a fox!) Any suggestions on how to train them to lunge? Take care, Martha from that little peice of heaven called Montana
Confessions of a Lurker..............
This message is from: Martha Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi there, My name is Martha Smith. I live in NW Montana. I have been searching for the right Fjord horses for 4 1/2 years. I have e-mailed some of you that are now on the list, privately (thank you Ursela for your patience and kind words about 2 years ago) and even visited some of you (Nancy L. you were very kind and free with your knowledge). I have subscribed and unsubscribed from the list a couple of times. Not because of the subject matter, but because I never thought my dream of owning a Fjord would come true. Well4 weeks ago my husband and I were moving our daughter back to Bozeman (she is a junior at MSU) and while we were there I was supposed to find a Mother of the Groom dress (my son is getting married Thanksgiving weekend). The thought of me in chiffon and ruffles made my blood run cold so when my daughter's new landlord found out we were horse people, he asked what we were doing after we moved her in. I said not much and he said he was selling some of his horses would we like to come and see themI am not a shopper so I grabbed the chance to go anywhere but a store. When we arrived you could not believe my delight when I discovered they were Fjords. I spent all afternoon with them giving scritches and pets and fell in love with a 5 year old mare and a yearling gelding. Anna and Lars. A week later we came back with the trailer and brought them home. My husband now has the desease and is selling his Appy and Morgan and wants to buy himself a Fjord. Anna has been trained to ride, but that was a couple of years ago, and not ridden since. I ride her every day for about 1/2 hour doing very simple turns at a walk. She goes in an eggbutt snaffle, has a good whoa, but not much else. Any suggestions on training? Books, videos? She is very willing, not cranky at all, so I don't want to do this wrong. Oh yes, one more confessionI lurked at Libby, too. Although I did talk to a few folks. It is amazing what the desire for knowledge about Fjords will bring out of the woodwork! Any advise would be gratefully appreciated. Take care, Martha Smith from that little bit of heaven called Montana
