Longshot
This message is from: sonsweptf...@comcast.net Hi - does anyone out there have contact with Karen Wolfe - I purchased a Fjord from her years ago and wanted to get in touch with her. She was living in Vermont at the time - maybe still is! Thanks! Nancy and Sonnie in NH Â Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Looking to Move South
This message is from: sonsweptf...@comcast.net Hi All - I'm trying to talk my husband into moving South. (We are in NH) Someplace that offers lots of driving and warmer weather. The Winters up here seem to last forever. I would love to be able to just hook up and go drive and be with fellow drivers. Any tips? Thanks - Nancy in Nottingham, NH Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Sizing a Cart
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi All - I recently found a used Running Brook Spinner. Its close enough that I can bring the horse to the cart and try it on him. What should we be looking for in fitting him? Anyone know where there might be diagrams? Thanks! Nancy in NH The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Fjord Therapy Horses
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Carriage Barn in Newton, NH uses Fjords (and other horses/ponies/Minis) for their program. Its an awesome facility! http://www.carriage-barn.com/therapeutic_horses.html Nancy in NH The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Tick Control
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Has anyone used "EquiSpot" for tick control? We have had so many cases of Lyme disease around here - (Southern New Hampshire) and this year is supposed to be the worst. A friend mentioned "EquiSpot" - like the Frontline one puts on dogs for tick control with her horses. Anyone try it? Thanks - Nancy in NH The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Cart Advise
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi All - we are looking for advise on purchasing a 2 wheel cart for our young Fjord. Something fancy enough for all 3 phases of low level CDE's, but also good for trail driving. We have Running Brook Farm and Greenalls pretty close to us - anyone familiar with their carts? Thanks! Nancy in NH The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Sorry - These are the CORRECT dates for the Robin Groves Clinic Colrain, Mass.
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Driving Clinic With Robin Groves May 24 & 25 Memorial Day Weekend Get Away Weekend At Penfrydd Horse Farm in beautiful Colrain. Ma. A Gorgeous setting, 20 minutes from major highway. Two days of driving instruction including Dressage, Cones, and Hazards with Advanced Driver, Judge, and Extremely knowledgeable Clinician Robin Groves of Brownsville, VT $220 includes two lessons each day Accommodations and stabling available on site at additional cost Lunch and Dinner provided at additional cost. Limited Number of spaces available $75 Non- refundable deposit required to hold space. Auditors welcome $25 per day Bring your horse or use one of our well-trained Norwegian Fjords. For More Information Contact Ceacy Henderson at 413-624-8969 or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mail Deposit to: Ceacy Henderson 107 Hillman Rd. Colrain, Ma 01340 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Robin Groves Driving Clinic, Colrain, Mass.
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Driving Clinic With Robin Groves May 31 & June1 Get Away Weekend At Penfrydd Horse Farm in beautiful Colrain. Ma. A Gorgeous setting, 20 minutes from major highway. Two days of driving instruction including Dressage, Cones, and Hazards with Advanced Driver, Judge, and Extremely knowledgeable Clinician Robin Groves of Brownsville, VT $220 includes two lessons each day Accommodations and stabling available on site at additional cost Lunch and Dinner provided at additional cost. Limited Number of spaces available $75 Non- refundable deposit required to hold space. Auditors welcome $25 per day Bring your horse or use one of our well-trained Norwegian Fjords. For More Information Contact Ceacy Henderson at 413-624-8969 or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mail Deposit to: Ceacy Henderson 107 Hillman Rd. Colrain, Ma 01340 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
EPSM Diet
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi - does anyone on the list has a confirmed EPSM horse? I am curious as to what other people are feeding their horses with EPSM. Sonnie (18 year old Fjord Gelding) was confirmed about 6-7 years ago with a muscle biopsy sent to Dr. Valentine. He is on the oil and alfalfa pellet diet along with supplements. Does anyone else feed their horses alfalfa pellets? Thanks - Nancy in NH The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Electric Pill Crusher and Tahiatian Noni
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi - I need to crush 45 Doxy pills 2x/day. Is there such a thing as an automatic pill crusher or small blender? Also, has anyone ever used Tahiatian Noni Juice? The vet recommended it for my guy as a natural anti-inflammatory drug. Expensive stuff! Thanks - Nancy in Nottingham, NH The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Rons Horse Harness
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Has anyone ever dealt with Rons Horse Harness? http://easyentrycart.tripod.com/ronshorsetackcopy/har.html I have friends looking for a draft size harness and they mentioned the Presidential Harness from Rons. Looks like it sells for $309.00. Price seems almost to inexpensive Also does anyone has a draft size pleasure harness and/or a draft size cart for sale? They are in the Newbury, Mass. area. Thanks! Nancy in Nottingham, NH The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
OT - Medical Question
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sonnie - our 18 year old Fjord gelding started bleeding after urination about 6 weeks ago. We had him scoped and had a biopsy done twice - the most recent results came back as "Hyperplasia" - its located about 75-80cm proximal to the urethral opening. The bladder appears to be normal. We put him on Piroxicam for 30 days. He has been on the Piroxicam for 10 days and is still bleeding after urination. The biopsy results came back as "Hyperplasia". He doesn't seem to be uncomfortable at all - still eats well etc... Has anyone else had this type of problem? Anyone use the drug Piroxicam before? Also, what do people use to "boost" their horses immune system? Thanks - Nancy in Nottingham, NH The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
ADT August 11, New Boston NH
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Apple Valley 4-H Horse Club Presents: Arena Driving Trial Saturday, August 11, 2007 4-H Youth Center New Boston, NH 9:00 am start time Training level, Preliminary level, and Intermediate levels offered. Will divide classes by age if sufficient entries. Entry fee: $75.00 for the day $100 with stall Ribbons and prizes in all divisions! Stabling available, Barn Fund series Horse Show is the next day and offer pleasure driving classes and cones first thing in the morning. Stay and play the weekend! Judge: Susan Koso Technical Advisor: Bev Barney Hazards provided by: Mark Johnson We will be using ADS rules as our guide. Harnesses must be in good repair and properly fitted. Carts may be two or four wheeled, metal or wooden wheeled and must be suitable to the animal pulling it. We will be offering driven dressage, cones and hazards classes in each level. Come and join us for a day of driving fun. Loads of trails leave right from the parking area and can be enjoyed by carts of all sizes. Camping overnight to attend the Barn Fund show the following day is $15. Plentiful water, workout areas and electricity are all available at the site. Start times will be E-mailed or phoned in 4 days before show. Late entries accepted only if there is room. Entries close: August 5, 2007 Entry Form Driver name:Age if under 18 Address:City_State___ Zip Code:Phone:__ Horse or pony name:___ E-mail address to send start time:__ Check one: Training p Preliminary p Intermediate p Stall needed _$25 Camping space $15 I hereby enter the above named horse at my own risk. I understand that horseback riding can be a dangerous sport and I will take full responsibilities for my actions on and around the horses at the show grounds. I further agree to hold harmless and do indemnify Hillsborough County 4-H Foundation, the Town of New Boston, Hillsborough County Horse Counci, Apple Valley 4-H Horse Clubl and its representatives, agents and employees from any and all liability arising out of any person aiding, exhibiting, or working for me or arising out of any vehicle or animal which I send to the show. I hereby certify that the horses and riders listed above are eligible for the classes or divisions entered and I agree to forfeit any and all winnings and titles if I am found to have entered these divisions or classes under false-pretense. Driver Signature:__ Groom Signature:__ Mail entries to: Cher Griffin 112 Hooksett Road Auburn, NH 03032 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Quest Dewormer
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for all the responses - So if you don't use Quest, is there a dewormer that you use instead? Glad I posted this - I was more concerned about our Shetland/Mini cross and Quest, but it sounds like there have been problems with Quest and quite a few breeds. Thanks! Nancy in NH The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Quest Dewormer
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Guys - Per my vet, I have been doing the rotational deworming program, well - now (this month) it suggests moxidectin/Quest - has anyone used on their Fjords? Any problems? Thanks - Nancy in NH The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Robin Groves Clinic, Colrain, Mass.
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I heard they still have openings at this clinic - its a great time! Driving Clinic With Robin Groves August 4 and 5 Get Away Weekend At Penfrydd Horse Farm in beautiful Colrain. Ma. A Gorgeous setting, 20 minutes from major highway. Two days of driving instruction including Dressage, Cones, and Hazards with Advanced Driver, Judge, and Extremely knowledgeable Clinician Robin Groves of Brownsville, VT $220 includes two lessons each day Accommodations and stabling available on site at additional cost Lunch and Dinner provided at additional cost. Limited Number of spaces available $50 Non- refundable deposit required to hold space. Auditors welcome $25 per day Bring your horse or use one of our well-trained Norwegian Fjords. For More Information Contact Ceacy Henderson or Nancie Rich at 413-624-8969 or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mail Deposit to: Ceacy Henderson 107 Hillman Rd. Colrain, Ma 01340 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Driving Clinic with Robin Groves, Colrain Mass
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Driving Clinic With Robin Groves August 4 and 5 Get Away Weekend At Penfrydd Horse Farm in beautiful Colrain. Ma. A Gorgeous setting, 20 minutes from major highway. Two days of driving instruction including Dressage, Cones, and Hazards with Advanced Driver, Judge, and Extremely knowledgeable Clinician Robin Groves of Brownsville, VT $220 includes two lessons each day Accommodations and stabling available on site at additional cost Lunch and Dinner provided at additional cost. Limited Number of spaces available $50 Non- refundable deposit required to hold space. Auditors welcome $25 per day Bring your horse or use one of our well-trained Norwegian Fjords. For More Information Contact Ceacy Henderson or Nancie Rich at 413-624-8969 or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mail Deposit to: Ceacy Henderson 107 Hillman Rd. Colrain, Ma 01340 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
EPSM diet and BOSS
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kelly MacDonald wrote: "For the EPSM horse who needs the truly "high" fat diet, some of them do much better on more natural sources of fat, even when those sources (boss, rice bran), bring the total dietary fat below the 20%+ fat that the more severe EPSM'ers have been deemed to need. Corn oil is "more fat" - - it's 100% fat vs 35 to 40% for BOSS and rice bran and it weights more per volume measure (i.e. cup), so it delivers more calories per volume. However, it's not just calories we're interested in when we're adding fat, although that's a big reason. The nutritional value of BOSS is so much better than oil." I have 1 Fjord that has EPSM and have tried to keep up with any "new" info on EPSM and diets. I had never heard that BOSS would help an EPSM horse/pony. I emailed Dr. Beth Valentine who has been working with EPSM horses for years, including helping us with Sonnie. Thought that someone out there that is dealing with an EPSM horse would be interested in her reply: " The black oil sunflower seeds contain up to about 40% fat, so they are good for horses that won't take in enough fat from oils. I wouldn't recommend them for a horse that eats other fat sources well, though, just be cause we aren't entirely sure how effectively sunflower seeds are digested by horses (at least, I haven't seen a study of it yet). There's nothing else in the sunflower that I know of that is good for EPSM. I think I'd stick with your current diet! " Thanks Kelly for bringing this up - interesting! My Fjord does ok on alfalfa pellets, beet pulp and corn oil plus supplements. This is the diet that Dr. Valentine told us about years ago! Nancy in NH The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Robin Groves Clinic - Colrain, Mass in August
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi All - I have been to one of these clinics at Ceacy Hendersons and had a blast. As any of us who have ever had the pleasure to take a lesson with Robin knows - not only is she a fantastic instructor - very knowledgeable but shes also a real hoot! Driving Clinic With Robin Groves August 19 and 20, 2006 Enjoy a Get Away Weekend at Penfrydd Horse Farm in beautiful Colrain, MA. Drive, ride or walk in gorgeous setting, 20 minutes from major highway. Two days of driving instruction including dressage, cones, and hazards with advanced driver, judge, and extremely knowledgeable clinician, Robin Groves of Brownsville, VT. $220 fee includes two lessons each day. Accommodations and stabling available on site at additional cost: The room with the private bath for two nights (Friday and Saturday) is $180 and includes breakfast both days. The rooms with a shared bath are $130 for two days and include breakfast both days. Stabling is $10/day, including bedding, for those staying at Penfrydd, and $20/day, including bedding, for those not staying here. Limited turnout available depending on number of horses. All taxes are included. Limited number of spaces available. $50 non-refundable deposit required to hold space. Auditors welcome for $25/day Bring your horse or use one of our well-trained Norwegian Fjords. For More Information Contact Ceacy Henderson or Nancie Rich at 413-624-8969 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please mail deposit to: Ceacy Henderson 107 Hillman Road Colrain, MA 01340
Fjords vs Haflingers
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is there anyone on the list that has experience or owns Haffies and Fjords? Can you contact me? Thanks! Nancy