Re: Finding The Right Dressage Saddle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Has anyone tried the saddles where you have a key and can widen or narrow down the tree? It is 27 degrees and crunchy. Beautiful still and clear night. Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle Barnes & Noble Book Stores
Fjord Christmas Cards w/ Your Picture
This message is from: "Betsy Bauer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello Group... Finally my Christmas Card page is ready and if any of you would like to have printed Fjord cards visit www.fjordpony.com/xmascards.html... Also accepting MC/VISA !!! Where there is a will there is a way! Right! Send me your picture or use one of those I have provided... Many other items to choose from for that special fjord gift... enjoy. Betsy Bauer www.fjordpony.com Can also help you find that speical fjord for you and your family.
Re: BDF Jason and Manes
This message is from: "katy/liz/bill/cha/afa/eda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Carol- You recently mentioned hunting with BDF Jason in a well-known PA hunt? THat isn't Radnor Hunt or Cheshire Hunt, by any chance? If so, we live really close to Radnor! I liked your story about hunting. Hopefully Jon and I will be doing that some day! Another question: Do fjords' manes get thicker in the winter? Jon's just got rapidly thicker for some strange reason... I've been cutting it regularly, and keeping it about 3 inches high, but it is flopping over. Any suggestions? I think it would be hard to thin it, and I really detest the idea of shaving it for the winter, because everyone who ever sees Jon is always intrigued by his mane. He looks so cute, i couldn't trim it. So, any ideas? Thanks! Katy and Jon
Re: The book is
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/17/00 4:20:21 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Did I open a can o' worms or what?... : ) I hope you remember the title of this book, I certainly will check it out. >> The book is Problem-Solving and the name isn't Martin, but Marty Marten. I bought it on her recommendation a year ago and it is a good book. Gail D. Vinson Las Cruces, NM
Re: Zoooming home...
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Pam I agree with you. However there are times when you can not stop a frightened or poorly trained horse. You mention getting off. Believe me at any sign that a horse is going to blow or take off, and you must be paying attention to your mount, get off, holding the reins. If you are going to do an emergency dismount, be sure you have schooled your horse in this otherwise unfamiliar movement as it can be the straw that beaks them loose. The first time I was instructed to do this my startled horse sat down Not to mention my knees bent backwards!. You kick off your stirrups while leaning forward and wrapping your arms around your horses neck and then dropping off the mounting side. Holding the reins. My father (cavalry) always taught us to hang on to those reins when you are being thrown, falling or dismounting. In a fall it jerks your upper body around and up usually, not always. It has saved me from head first falls. Jean Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle Barnes & Noble Book Stores
Re: Zooming home
This message is from: "Starfire Farm, LLC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks, Brigid, for telling the rest of the story. It sounds like you and Jack are definately on the right track. Good for you both. Beth -- Beth Beymer & Sandy North Starfire Farm, Berthoud CO http://www.starfirefarm.com
ortho flex saddle for sale
This message is from: Don & Jane Brackett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello list, Good to see so many new messages to read today. Wish I could have gotten away to see the Fjords perform last weekend in Ma. Glad you got such a nice new horse Dave! I bought a really nice, almost new ortho-flex swain ct from a girl who had ordered one and then decided she didn't want it. I had hoped that it would fit the same as my ortho-flex endurance saddle but after a month of fiddling around with shims, I came to the conclusion that it doesn't fit Osa. I sent pictures to the ortho flex co. and they agreed it was too narrow and the only way it may possibly be adjusted to fit would be to mount the panels lower on the points of the tree, which they did not suggest doing. So if any one is interested in an almost new ortho-flex to fit a non fjord or a narrower fjord than Osa (I think any horse needing a narrow/regular to regular/wide tree) e-mail me privately. I'm asking $1100. The weather was perfect today here in Maine, 40s and sunny. Too bad there are all kinds of hunters in the woods and I had to stick to the arena. I borrowed my husbands gelding for a change of pace, Geilo likes to go! :) Jane
the devil made me do it
This message is from: "Catherine Lassesen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic. Conscience is what hurts when everything else feels so good. Talk is cheap because supply exceeds demand. Stupidity got us into this mess - why can't it get us out? Love is grand; divorce is a hundred grand. Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly and for the same reason. An optimist thinks that this is the best possible world. A pessimist fears that this is true. There is always death and taxes; however death doesn't get worse every year. People will accept your ideas much more readily if you tell them that Benjamin Franklin said it first. It's easier to fight for one's principles than to live up to them. I don't mind going nowhere as long as it's an interesting path. Anything free is worth what you pay for it. Indecision is the key to flexibility. It hurts to be on the cutting edge. If it ain't broke, fix it till it is. I don't get even, I get odder. In just two days, tomorrow will be yesterday. I always wanted to be a procrastinator, never got around to it. Dijon vu - the same mustard as before. I am a nutritional overachiever. My inferiority complex is not as good as yours. I am having an out of money experience. I plan on living forever. So far, so good. I am in shape. Round is a shape. Not afraid of heights - afraid of widths. Practice safe eating - always use condiments. A day without sunshine is like night. I have kleptomania, but when it gets bad, I take something for it. If marriage were outlawed, only outlaws would have in-laws. I am not a perfectionist. My parents were though. Life is an endless struggle full of frustrations and challenges, but eventually you find a hair stylist you like. You're getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you once got from a roller coaster. One of life's mysteries is how a two pound box of candy can make a person gain five pounds. It's frustrating when you know all the answers, but nobody bothers to ask you the questions. The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right time, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment. [I NEVER MASTERED THIS LESSON] Time may be a great healer, but it's also a lousy beautician. Brain cells come and brain cells go, but fat cells live forever. [SO TRUE!] Age doesn't always bring wisdom, sometimes age comes alone. Life not only begins at forty, it begins to show. You don't stop laughing because you grow old, you grow old because you stopped laughing.
Re: Finding The Right Dressage Saddle
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] As a rider who's focus is on dressage, I hope I can give you a few tips on saddles. For years I competed warmbloods until recently where I have been competing on a Fjord. Both types of horses needed the proper fit and width to make them comfortable and allow free shoulder movement. However, sometimes fitting your horse with the correct width can present problems for the rider as the tree can become so wide, or the so called "twist" of the saddle that it becomes uncomfortable for the rider. Most good dressage saddles put you in position similar to you standing on the floor, they don't lean you forward nor put you in a chair position. Good saddles are going to cost from $1,200-up unless you can find a used one, but they don't depreciate in value much. There are many popular brands like Passier, Nedersuiess(sp?), County, etc., and it becomes a matter of personal choice. I heard Wintec makes a good synthetic dressage saddle. Some of these saddles put your legs in slightly different positions. But your own body conformation, the length of your leg, the size of your hips, your upper body. etc. all are factors when picking a saddle. The only way to know is to try several different ones for a test ride. Many tack stores will let you try out the saddle for a week. Dressage Extensions store where you can order saddles from a catalog has the same policy. Riding in the saddle is the ONLY way to see if it will work. I tried out 4 different ones before I ended up with a custom made Passier that fits both my very wide horse and me. If you have difficulty finding a tack store that does this, you could contact me and I can give you the name of one that ships anywhere and allows a 30 day try out.
Mel & Jason
This message is from: "Catherine Lassesen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Carol, Thank you for the news about Mel and Jason. For those of us that know this pair. They are wonderful sight to see. Catherine Lassesen
early babies
This message is from: "Ursula Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Here is our two cents worth on the subject of early foals.A couple years ago we looked at our May calendar for the following year and realized that it would be much too overwhelming to add having foals to the equation so we decided we wanted our mares to foal early. We had hoped for April foals but decided in January that since mares cycle but don't ovulate (right?) during the winter we would put the mares in with the stallions to 'socialize' them in January in hopes of 'catching them on their first 'fertile' cycleno lights, no shots, no fanfare, no nada...just nature.it only took them one week to come into estrus & 'do the dirty deed' and the following Dec. we had two mares foal in Dec. (Trinity's Kristoff and Trinity's Dickens) and Catherine Lassessen's Kristy had the first foal of 2000 (Neumann)in Jango figure.3 out of 3 are pretty good odds I'd sayenough to make me a proven sceptic about all those old sayings...lights, infertile cycles, etc. etc...We were lucky that last winter was fairly mild and those babies thrived and we had no problems what-so-ever. I actually liked having them early and they certainly were healthy and totally furry. By the time they were ready for weaning there was nice green grass for them to graze so all worked out well. We only blanketed them for the first week of their life and after that only at night. We were able to see their remarkable growth by how quickly they grew out of their blankets. At this point we still have no snow and the temps are just around the freezing mark here in British Columbia.I don't miss the snow at all cause I know it's coming sooner or later. Ursula Jensen Trinity Fjords Box 1032 Lumby BC Canada V0E-2G0 http://okjunc.junction.net/~ujensen/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] (250) 547-6303
Home sweet home or is that home sweaty home
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have to agree with Gayle Ware 100% on the, 'If they are in a hurry to get to the barn make sure they know if they get there because it is their idea that is is a lot harder to be there than out on the trail.' It's a very simple training method but brilliant. Make the wrong thing difficult and the right thing easy. And it works. And as to,how could the horse possibly know...' come on, Fjords are not stupid. Horses in general are a lot smarter than people give them credit for. In my opinion if you treat a horse like a 'dumb animal' that is what you get, but if you treat them like an intelligent thinking being, you have more of a chance to create something wonderful. Teaching a horse to bend to a stop is a great idea. Just don't do it so abruptly you tip the horse over. Congratulations to Linda Schleef on her purchase of the very cute and sweet horse Shota's Hugin (yep the Hugin of the water polo stories--who I had just decided to keep for myself--sigh) Look for Linda at some of the NW Fjord gatherings. She is a wonderful woman who has won driving awards int he AQHA world and is now going to take her experience to the Fjord world. Linda just logged onto to the list so say hello every one. Well looks like all the horses I wanted to sell are sold except for a weanling gelding who is a full brother to the filly who gor her A Premium. So he is still for sale for $1800, he is a very cute little guy with a nice dished face, big eye and sweet and sensitive temperament. Not as perfect as his sister, but good. Anyone interesed in a yearling (to be) gelding this spring should contact me at : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Shota Fjords is in the NE corner of Oregon. Misha
Auctions
This message is from: "Catherine Lassesen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> There is a carriage auction the first week of November and the first week of April each year in Turlock, CA. The one in November had over 200 carts for auction. A stage coach sold for $5500.00. Hope this helps. Turlock is located on I-99 South of Sacramento and North of Bakersfield. It is also the location of the FALL NORDIC HORSE SHOW. Dates for this show are... SEPTEMBER 28, 29, 30, 2001. Plan on going!!! Catherine Lassesen - Show manager. (Hello to barn manager - Jack)
Finding The Right Dressage Saddle
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Last spring I started taking some dressage lessons. Have a cheap little saddle that has served me well to begin with (a synthetic Dover Pro-Ride). But I'm ready to upgrade my saddle now. Now, I know I have to be very careful about making sure the saddle is a good fit for my horse(s). But do any of you have recommendations about which saddle has the best balance for the rider? Helping you sit in the center of the saddle, balanced. The saddle I have now I have to work a little bit to stay in proper position. The saddle on one of the school horses I ride (who is NOT a fjord, built more like a 2x4) has a nice seat that makes attaining and keeping position easy! Pamela
Horse Movies was Re: zooming home
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/16/00 8:05:50 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << May I suggest another one? Not at all on the same lines, but, a very, very good movie. "Out of the West" You can find it most likely in the "children's section" of the video store. >> Oh Jack, that is one of my FAVORITE movies (but it's called Into The West ). The horse, was beautiful and the story of the Travellers was good, but the kids were truly great! I especially liked the small one, Ossie, I think? Some great Celtic music in there. It's been on Starz channel several times, and I watch it every time! Been meaning to tape it. It's definitely a keeper. There's also another very good, older horse movie. I've got it on tape, I think it's called "Run Wild, Run Free". It's made somewhere in Great Britain. And it's about a boy who cannot speak. A neighbor discovers the boy is intrigued with his pony and starts working with the child. The child and pony get lost in the marshes. Pony is stuck in the mire. Won't mention the rest of the plot, but it's sooo good. Pamela
Re: Equine Affaire
This message is from: carol j makosky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dave McWethy wrote: > This message is from: " Dave McWethy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I thought I'd copy here what I wrote on the CD-L. Three pieces. > > > What kind of horse did I buy? > > > > I called my wife on my way home, to say I bought a horse. Then as she > > started to ask me about it, I made static and said the signal was breaking > > up, and hung up. > > > > Camptown made it home intact, with no bruises. He's now temporarily > > standing in my living room. I'd like to get a pile of plastic manure to > put > > behind him. Dave, I just can't resist joining in on the new horse talk. I once bought a real pile of cow manure for a farm friend of ours who just got out of the dairy business. It was well dried out and sprayed with several coats of clear laquer. No smell at all. -- "Built FJORD tough" Carol M. On Golden Pond Northern Wisconsin
Webcams
This message is from: "Bermuda Riding for the Disabled" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, Great pictures from Alaska! Bermuda has two webcams at the moment. Neither of our Fjords in sight in either one of them though. http://www.rccbermuda.bm http://bermudashorts.bm/glencam or you can access either of them via www.abirdseyeviewof.com/Bermuda.html Louise Cooke Bermuda Riding for the Disabled
