Re: Best Friends Grazing Muzzle
This message is from: MARY SERGEANT mkserge...@gmail.com Heather, I recently purchased Best Friends grazing muzzles for both my Fjord mares. Check the measurements on the website. I thought I would need the large horse size for my draft mare, but I measured and then ordered the regular horse size for both. I think the regular horse size is 26 in diameter and 8 deep. One mare was 21.5 and one was 23 (measured firmly against their heads). The regular horse muzzles fit both fine. Based on advice from the list, I introduced them both to the muzzles by putting treats in first. Being Fjords, they were both excited about that and figured out immediately that they had to rest the muzzle on the ground to get the treats. Now they ask for the muzzle when they see it. We're having a little more trouble with them eating the pasture grass. It is belly high right now. They are working on a side to side technique to get the top of the grass in the muzzle. The few places where the grass is short they've had an easier time. So far they haven't tried to get it off...sweet Ingrid probably won't try; Nellie probably will and may succeed. They haven't had them on for any long period of time yet. Good luck Mary in Colorado with Ingrid and Nellie On Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 1:02 PM, Heather Baskey cavy_l...@yahoo.com wrote: This message is from: Heather Baskey cavy_l...@yahoo.com Hello All, For those who have this brand - which size did you choose? I was looking at the oversize (for large headed breeds). Opinions, words of wisdom on grazing muzzles - most appreciated. Heather __ The new Internet Explorer® 8 - Faster, safer, easier. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/ Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Fjord Rescue Subject
This message is from: Mary Sergeant mkserge...@gmail.com This message is from: Robin Churchill rbc...@yahoo.com There is a an organization in California that is sponsoring a low-cost euthanasia clinic. They evaluate the horses and if they are suitable for adoption, they are rescued and if not, they are euthanized for, I think, $30. From what they said they are having far more requests than they though they would. I think there may be info on it on TheHorse.com. Robin Is this the right rescue? It looks like they do free euthanasia clinics. http://www.norcalequinerescue.com/index.php Mary with Ingrid and Nellie in Colorado Where we have no rain or snow Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: foot problems
This message is from: Mary Sergeant mkserge...@gmail.com When my mare (Ingrid) was examined by the vet for her sore front feet, I asked about Cushing's. I am very familiar with it because there was a 32 year old mare in our barn that had Cushing's, and I had a Peruvian Paso gelding with DSLD that I had to have euthanized last year. The DSLD group has a lot of information about Cushing's and IR. My vet didn't think Cushing's was a factor because she had no other symptoms. After the x-rays came back clean, the vet was actually kind of stumped, but the treatment was the same for laminitis or sore feet...bute and sneakers. When I first got my Fjords, my farrier was really impressed with their feet, both in the shape and strength of the hoof. The x-rays confirmed that Ingrid had great soles: thick and even. My farrier also mentioned Sole Guard and had some with him to show me. I think it could be a viable option. The Soft-Ride boots with the orthotic inserts were great, but were starting to show wear. The vet charged $160 per boot (including the orthotic). On the Soft-Ride website, the charge is $235 for 2 boots, including the orthotics. Not cheap to keep your kid in those expensive sneakers. Also, it seems like Ingrid's feet would not harden on their own as long as she was wearing the comfortable sneakers. Thank you to everyone who posted, including Valarie who started this post. It is nice to know you aren't the only one experiencing a problem, and all of the suggestions are great. Ingrid is fine right now, but a little miffed that healthy feet mean she has to work again. I think she thought she was retired. Mary in Colorado With funny Nellie and sweet Ingrid Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: knee and foot problems
This message is from: Mary Sergeant mkserge...@gmail.com I also had the same problem with my mare. In late November, early December, she became quite sore on both front feet. She still liked to frolic in the pasture, but in her stall and run she was tender and frequently weight shifted on her front feet. X-rays showed nothing negative, and her coffin bones were in perfect alignment. She did have a slight elevation in her digital pulses. The vet wasn't sure whether it was the beginning of laminitis or just foot soreness. She had no change in her feed. Treatment was a few days of bute and two weeks of sneakers (Easy-ride boots). We gradually weaned her out of the boots and she is fine now. My main concern now is preventing a reoccurrence. If anyone has experience with a similar problem they can share, it would be much appreciated. Mary in Colorado With Nellie and Ingrid, who doesn't have sore feet anymore because she was such a good girl and didn't try to take her sneakers off. Nellie would have ripped off the Velcro and walked right out of them! P.S. At my age, I also have huge sympathy for the human lameness issue and the ability for healing and better mobility. Bravo! -Original Message- From: owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com [mailto:owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com] On Behalf Of Debbie LeBreton Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 7:10 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: RE: knee and foot problems This message is from: Debbie LeBreton tippiegi...@hotmail.com This message is from: brass-ring-f...@juno.com My poor Fjord is having a bout of something that are making her front feet sore. The vet came today and took xrays so maybe we'll know something tomorrow. He is not sure if it is laminitis or just foot sore from the frozen ground. This is the 5th winter she has been through here and never a bit of trouble before. She is the one who had a couple of abscesses this fall. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Things to do when you can't ride
This message is from: Mary Sergeant mkserge...@gmail.com We have used the turn away trick with all of our horses. An owner taught it to her gelding so he wouldn't intimidate my granddaughter after a riding injury. All of the horse at our barn understand how to ask for treats. We swear that while some learned from their owners, others learned from watching other horses. Our two Fjord mares, while relatively new to us, learned very quickly. (Of course, these food-driven Fjords will do anything for treats!) One of them has her own version, and kind of bows when she asks for a treat. Even our huge Percheron gently turns his head to the side when asking (well, begging) for a treat. It is great fun to see a line of horses all turning their heads to the side as soon as they see anyone approach the treat bin. Mary With Ingrid and Nellie in Colorado where it is relatively warm today. -Original Message- From: owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com [mailto:owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com] On Behalf Of kbatche...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 6:15 AM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: Things to do when you can't ride This message is from: kbatche...@aol.com Robin-- You can definitely use clicker training with Fjords, but as with everything, you have to be thoughtful about what you teach because mine will drive it into the ground to activate the human treat dispenser. We taught our coming four year old Clyde to turn away from the treat to avoid mugging. Now, most mornings, he will approach me, make eye contact, touch me gently with his big cow nose and start repeatedly swiveling his head more and more vigorously until he is almost swinging his hip into me. WHY isn't this dispenser working?! Actually endearing in a weird way... My older guy, the cribber, is difficult to clicker train because after just a couple of tasks/rewards he is scanning the horizon for a pillar or post to crib upon. That has been frustrating, but also fun to try to keep his attention focused for longer and longer. I have clicked him from the saddle to touch his nose to things that he fears, which has worked really well. When he starts to stiffen up on a trail ride, I give him a touch command and he uses his left brain instead. The only problem, again, is that he tends to drive it into the ground. When we ride down our street, he will now weave from mailbox to mailbox, touching each one with his nose and then turning expectantly with his camel lips outstretched. Kris in NC with Monark, Kasper and Clyde If we do clicker training, does that mean you won't get on my back today?! **New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom0026) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: fjord eating wood
This message is from: Mary Sergeant [EMAIL PROTECTED] It is a relief to hear that my girls aren't the only ones up to tricks. One of the mares loves to play in the watersticks her whole head in. The heaters aren't hooked up yet; I'm hoping she will leave them alone. We keep gold fish in the water tank and we thought maybe she was trying to catch the fish. Maybe she's just being a Fjord, though. Mary in Colorado -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bonnie Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2008 3:06 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: fjord eating wood This message is from: Bonnie [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a 5 year old gelding that is always getting into something. He chews wooden fence posts at ground level until they are compromised and I have to replace them. I have given him various branches, old fence posts and hang plastic containers for him to play with. He ignores them all. I bought him a ball and when he wouldn't play with it I put it in his water trough. He loves water but wouldn't touch the ball in there. We had to put the water trough in the barn now because he destroyed 3 tank heaters last year. We had the kind that sat at the bottom of the tank and he would dunk his head all the way to the bottom and pull it out! We are lucky he didn't get hurt. If the tank (and it's a big one) is only half full he will drag it around and isn't happy unless its dumped. Or, he stands in it. We thought we fixed him this summer - we put the tank inside the barn with an opening for them to put their heads in to drink. He must be getting bored with the pasture because yesterday he reached in and managed the dump the tank again! I don't know how to keep this guy busy. I like the idea of putting a large chunk of wood out there and putting molasses on it. That might at least get him interested in bothering that kind of wood. Or, maybe a water slide. . . bonnie in WI Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #200
This message is from: MARY SERGEANT [EMAIL PROTECTED] Perhaps. Although they transported very quietly, and never seem too upset about anything. But this could be their quiet way of adjusting. I'm checking out the nutrition angle, too. They are demolishing their mineralized salt block! On Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 6:59 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 9/25/08 9:45:22 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am new to the list...just bought two wonderful Fjord mares a month ago. Even though we work with them several times a week, they become bored during the day. They are together in a large paddock with metal fencing which has a wooden beam across the top. According to the barn owners, they are becoming termites (cribbing on the wood). We have tried numerous coatings but they are smarter than we are. do you think they are still possibly trying to adjust to the change in living quarters? laurie, and oz ** Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall0001) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: wood chewing
This message is from: Mary Sergeant [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am looking into the nutritional aspect. They are devouring their mineral salt block! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 5:16 AM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: wood chewing This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gail is right about the wood, the chewing begins as the days get colder. But I wonder if it is because their pasture goes down to nothing in winter, not much to browse or amuse? But it could be minerals. My husband will throw a log or two in the pasture in winter, sometimes branches. This keeps them amused for days and has never given any problem. I remember riding my Morgan and I asked him to step over a pretty big log and he put his nose down to it. I thought he was scoping it out to see how big a step to take, but - nope - he started eating it! Valerie Columbia, CT Save on Trade Schools - Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3oLawYOEh7EtLPdL6vcNT5gwAf p3aZyqm8UpXTIcK2Cg4Aya/ Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: keeping Fjords busy
This message is from: Mary Sergeant [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emily, I am very interested in the nutritional aspect. I will join that group. I just lost a Peruvian Paso to DSLD, and the nutritional suggestions (low sugar) are similar to Cushings. We have a 32-year-old Appaloosa mare in our barn that has Cushings. Thanks for the suggestion. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Emily Wigley Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 10:12 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: keeping Fjords busy This message is from: Emily Wigley [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Sep 25, 2008, at 7:38 PM, fjordhorse-digest wrote: If they are just munching on the wood (more likely), I think they are doing it because of some need that seems to appear at this time of year. I saw my Fjords licking an old stump in the pasture, and then biting it. They were clearly after minerals...and it always seems to happen as it gets colder. I would try joining the Equine Cushings Yahoo list and learn about hays and mineral supplementation and do that. Of the horses, mostly nonFjords, and some Fjords, I have had over the last 20 years, the Fjords munch wood less than the others, so I am more inclined to think it is an individual desire due to this time of year (and also in the Spring I see it), and less about a Cushings/ nutritional need. I've talked to a few vets about it, and while they and I may be quite wrong, they feel that it's just a change of seasons, want something different, I know let's chew on that! kind of thing. My local vet suggested putting pieces of (safe) wood in the paddocks to give them something other than fences to eat. Alder, fir and madrona all are plentiful here, and we always have extra fire wood, and the horses enjoy it. It's also more pleasant for the horses to eat things on the ground rather than in the head/neck up position. As an aside, I was waiting for plain salt blocks to come in and some of my horses went without for a few weeks. When I gave them their new blocks, they DEVOURED them, and of course drank double the normal water as a result. I feel so bad that they didn't have salt for a couple weeks, but they've certainly gotten rid of their munching urges on the blocks. Speaking of which those of you who feed loose salt, what do you put it in? My horses all live out in paddocks with sheds, and the moisture almost all year in Western Washington would make loose salt a real mess in many containers. Would love to hear what you do! Thank you, Emily Emily Wigley Fish Bowl Farm Vashon Island, Washington http://www.fishbowlfarm.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Keeping Fjords busy
This message is from: Mary Sergeant [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am happy to get all of these responses, and to know my Fjord girls are not the only termites. Our barn owner suggested maybe it goes back to their history in the mountains of Norway, and an instinctive preparation for winter. We are looking at everyone's suggestions and are thankful for them all. Mary in Colorado 83 yesterday and 85 today (must be a fierce winter coming!) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Willows Edge Farm Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 9:23 AM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: RE: Keeping Fjords busy This message is from: Willows Edge Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] That's funny, because I was just going to post about the wood chewing and then saw all the postings last night. I remember last fall our mares at the time were chewing on everything wood! This year, I have the hotwire around the fencing, so now they have take to the stall doors that are wood. I've tried Cayenne pepper and they lick it! We just had a bunch of tree limbs chipped so I went out yesterday and grabbed a few buckets full of the chips and placed them over by the stalls right next to the salt blocks (both white and mineral). I'm wondering if it has to do with this time of the year - them wanting/needing something in the wood/preparing for winter? Something in their DNA? The same horses never chew the rest of the year, just now, fall. I'm going to try grabbing some more of the big limbs that are still out there and trying Bonnie's idea of molasses. Corinne Logan Willows Edge Farm Bothell, WA (425) 402-6781 www.willowsedgefarm.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Keeping Fjords busy
This message is from: Mary Sergeant [EMAIL PROTECTED] That is a great story! If we put up hotwire, we'll get out the video camera. We used to have a grade quarter horse mare that would listen to the electric fence to see if it was turned on. If yes, she backed away, if no, she put her head through to eat the grass on the other side. Mary Colorado -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cherrie Nolden Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 4:46 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: RE: Keeping Fjords busy This message is from: Cherrie Nolden [EMAIL PROTECTED] We had a QH that ate wood, including the cedar barn. We fixed that by hotwiring the edges of the doors, frames and window sills. We just used a staple gun to attach the wire. And an insulated gate handle to connect the door, whether it was in the open or closed position. It worked great and was incredible entertainment to watch him discover that his chewing posts were electrified. He was a pistol of a smart horse that could open gates and it took him three tries to decide that he should stop eating the barn. The shock sent him straight up in the air, all four off the ground at once, three times in a row! LOL Cherrie Kansas --- On Fri, 9/26/08, Willows Edge Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Willows Edge Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Keeping Fjords busy To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Friday, September 26, 2008, 10:22 AM I remember last fall our mares at the time were chewing on everything wood! This year, I have the hotwire around the fencing, so now they have take to the stall doors that are wood. I've tried Cayenne pepper and they lick it! We just had a bunch of tree limbs chipped so I went out yesterday and grabbed a few buckets full of the chips and placed them over by the stalls right next to the salt blocks (both white and mineral). Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Keeping Fjords busy
This message is from: Mary Sergeant [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am new to the list...just bought two wonderful Fjord mares a month ago. Even though we work with them several times a week, they become bored during the day. They are together in a large paddock with metal fencing which has a wooden beam across the top. According to the barn owners, they are becoming termites (cribbing on the wood). We have tried numerous coatings but they are smarter than we are. I wonder about toys that are safe to leave with them. I saw the postings for the play balls, and will probably get one for them, but am looking for other toys that would be safe. We love the girls and want them to have the best life possible, so any suggestions are gratefully received. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Keeping Fjords buxy
This message is from: Mary Sergeant [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lisa, Thanks. I've had the hot wire idea from several people, and will probably implement it. I've been reminded they aren't truly cribbing, just munching, but it still needs to stop. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lisa Designs, LLC Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 1:45 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: Keeping Fjords buxy This message is from: Lisa Designs, LLC [EMAIL PROTECTED] I don't think a play ball will help. The only thing that will keep them off the fence is a hot wire. If they have already started cribbing they aren't going to stop for toys -- just my opinion! Lisa in the Black Hills of SD Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Keeping Fjords busy
This message is from: Mary Sergeant [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Gail. They do have a salt/mineral block, but I'm always interested in nutrition. I just had to have my Peruvian Paso gelding put down because of DSLD, and my research on that subject has made me even more interested in equine nutrition. And yes, I guess they are just munching, not cribbing. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 12:27 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: RE: Keeping Fjords busy This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] If they are actually cribbing, you will need a cribbing collar. If they are just munching on the wood (more likely), I think they are doing it because of some need that seems to appear at this time of year. I saw my Fjords licking an old stump in the pasture, and then biting it. They were clearly after minerals...and it always seems to happen as it gets colder. I would try joining the Equine Cushings Yahoo list and learn about hays and mineral supplementation and do that. That might work. Lots of work..but you will learn a lot, and you will learn how to supplement your horses for health much more cheaply (and correctly) than if you buy supplements. My opinion is that toys might make a small dent...but not much. Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Keeping Fjords busy
This message is from: Mary Sergeant [EMAIL PROTECTED] I like the tree stump idea! We'll probably have to go to the electric tape. There is an electrical outlet right next to their paddock. I also love the street sweeper brushes for scratching! One of the mares sticks her next into the narrow opening between the shed and the first post, and scratches, and scratches and scratches. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 12:47 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: Keeping Fjords busy This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A good strand of electric (hot) tape put up on the fence will keep them from chewing it. Fjords are constantly into everything, so any toys are good. I also have old street sweeper brushes that they like to scratch on. Lik-its are also good toys for them. Anything that you can hide a treat in and they have to work to get at.I have a very large tree stump in one of my fields and I poured some molasses on it . That kept them busy all day! Bonnie Morris Western WA Cloudy and looking like rain **Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall0001) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Keeping Fjords busy
This message is from: Mary Sergeant [EMAIL PROTECTED] I wish I'd known about the Aspen trees last year. The barn owners cut down a whole grove!l I will look in to the flax seed. Thanks for the information. Mary in Castle Rock, Colorado 79 degrees today! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jean Ernest Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 7:10 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: RE: Keeping Fjords busy This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have fed fresh ground flax seed and felt that it helped deter them from Chewing wood. Also, if you have access to aspen trees/logs, saplings, etc. they love to chew on them. I often cut some small aspen trees (which I have a lot of) and throw them in the corral. Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, still no snow, about 50 degrees today. And yes, I guess they are just munching, not cribbing. _ See how Windows Mobile brings your life togetherat home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/ Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
