Re: Aching knees and different saddle needed
This message is from: Alison Bakken [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Sue, I got an orthflex last summer. I really enjoy this saddle. I rode for six hours on a ride and drive and was not sore. Normally I would be sore afer riding that long. This saddle has a great range of fit because of the design of the skirts and panels. Hope this helps Alison Bakken in Alberta
Re: This has very little to do with Fjords, but it might stop a problem sometime!
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thought I had better add that the child did not get shots. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Amazon.com to order
Re: This has very little to do with Fjords, but it might stop a problem sometime!
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fred and Lois I am so sorry for your loss and this scary situation. Your Vet seems to have made some mistakes and one of the bigger ones is that a child died either last year or the year before in Chehalis of a bat bite. So I am very glad you elected to go with the shots. You can not take chances with this situation. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Amazon.com to order
Re: This has very little to do with Fjords, but it might stop a problem somet...
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/16/01 7:24:25 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: First of all, we are NOT looking for sympathy over our loss and troubles by posting this to the board. Lois and I began a series of Rabies injections today. I am writing this to possibly help any of you who might find themselves in the same situation. Well, you do have my sympathy anyways. How horribly tragic and sad. But you also have my respect for passing on this difficult, heartbreaking story and trying to prevent others from what you are having to go through. My thoughts are with you and you are doing the right thing. Pamela
This has very little to do with Fjords, but it might stop a problem sometime!
This message is from: Frederick J. Pack [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Fjord people, including the vets on the list.(not that you don't know this already) VBG First of all, we are NOT looking for sympathy over our loss and troubles by posting this to the board. Lois and I began a series of Rabies injections today. I am writing this to possibly help any of you who might find themselves in the same situation. A week ago Sunday, we had one of our bitch Pyrs (Great Pyrenees) start trembling and began to loose coordination in her hindquarters. We immediately took her to emergency care. Her condition deteriorated steadily until she had to be put to sleep the next Wednesday morning. She was in constant seizures where Valium could no longer control them. A spinal tap was taken and sent for analysis on Monday after her admission to emergency care. Blood was taken and a titers (Sp?) was initiated. A neurologist was brought in. Possible diagnosis: Toxiplasmosis (a Protozoa infection which can be caused by eating cat feces or a dead mouse). Distemper. Rabies. Brain Tumor (rare in a dog of 1 1/2 years of age, but possible). When our dog had to be put down, the titers and complete blood work were not yet available. Now here is where the lesson comes in: After putting our dog down, the vet removed some or all of the brain to send to the state laboratories for Rabies testing. (He DID NOT LOOK FOR A BRAIN TUMOR nor as you will read, should he have looked) This last Wednesday we got the report from the state about the Rabies test... INCONCLUSIVE! The state people told us that they didn't get enough, or the right part of the brain to do a test. The State Health people stated that the vet should have sent THE WHOLE HEAD so they could remove the part/parts that they needed for a test. The Titers test came back: Distemper NEGATIVE! Toxiplasmosis not indicated, but possible. Our dog HAD a documented rabies shot last January, but if she had been exposed before the shot..the sickness could have laid dormant in her systemUNAFFECTED by the Rabies shot. Rabies shots (in dogs) will only provide protection to the animal BEFORE any exposure. That left us with a choice. Although there has NOT been a documented case of Rabies in the state of Washington for 27 years, do we go get the shots ($1,500.00 apiece). OR, do we take a chance that is was NOT Rabies. I'm NOT a gambler. We chose the shots as today was our last day of a 10 day window to start. I could have been infected on Tuesday the 5th, as I was trying to hand feed her at the emergency hospital and came in contact with her saliva and blood (from biting her tongue as her jaws snapped shut). I was NOT bitten, but being a rancher...my hands are always nicked up from one thing or another. Lois, my wife, might have been exposed at the same time by petting the dog while having a cut on her finger (although bandaged). The bottom line is: If there is ever a question about Rabies in a dog that must be put down: SEND THE WHOLE HEAD (INTACT) TO THE STATE LABS FOR TESTING. Please excuse me for yelling (stuff in capital letters stuff), but had the vets done that, we might not be going through shots now. The rabies shots are no longer in the stomach, but within the muscle and really no big deal...except... the first day requires 5 shots. One in each cheek and one in each thigh because of the size/volume of the RabiesAmmunoglobulyn shot (16 cc for a 240 lb. person). The final shot goes in the arm. We go back again in 3,7,14,28 days from today for the next four shots. Not much fun. This beautiful girl that we lost had gone through 8 owners before our rescue people got her. She joined our family in February, thanks to Linda Anderson and Linda Weisser. This beautiful girl quickly made this her home. We earned her trust.. she was not going to be left/discarded again. She was the most loving dog that I have ever been in contact with. She now waits at the Rainbow Bridge for me to follow. I had to stop writing for a few minutescouldn't see the screen through the tears. Madison (Maddy) is now with God. Fred and Lois Pack Pack's Peak Stables Wilkeson, WA USA http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/3158
Re: cinches
This message is from: Denise Delgado [EMAIL PROTECTED] thank you marcy. i will check them out. denise - Original Message - From: briar hill farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2001 7:46 PM Subject: cinches This message is from: briar hill farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] where can i find a longer girthed cinch, in mohair with 2 english style buckle connections? TTEAM makes a beautiful mohair girth with elastic ends and English buckles. They will make it in most any size. Not inexpensive, but very nice. call 1-800-854-TEAM Marcy Baer
cinches
This message is from: briar hill farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] where can i find a longer girthed cinch, in mohair with 2 english style buckle connections? TTEAM makes a beautiful mohair girth with elastic ends and English buckles. They will make it in most any size. Not inexpensive, but very nice. call 1-800-854-TEAM Marcy Baer
Greys for sale
This message is from: Lynne Larry Boe [EMAIL PROTECTED] This message is from: larry boe mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] We have for sale Bo-Fjord's Silver Queen , born Apr.4/01Filly Bo-Fjord's Hi Ho Silver , born Apr.23/01 Stallion Bo-Fjord's Silver Dollar , born Apr.7/01 Stallion Bo-Fjord's Silver Skye, born June 4/00 Filly Bo-Fjord's Silver Charm, born May 3/00 Filly Smokie..., born May/00 Gelding Bo-Fjord's Silverado , born Apr.23/00 Gelding All these greys are from Quad=L's Grayson # C -1386 NFHR # QL-I-1250-S except for Smokie he's from Boe's Stonewall # C -1613 If interested email me privately or call me at 250 428 - 2181
uh-oh
This message is from: linda hickam [EMAIL PROTECTED] thanks for all your interest in my grey girls...after trying to respond to many of you I realize, I just can't part w/themfor the finance thing I still have two 13 yr old boys at home I might be able to pawn off..sorry for dashing some hopes out there.linda
FJORD CHAT SUNDAY NIGHT
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New Horse, old horse
This message is from: Joel Harman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Folks, there is a reason I refer to my stallion as C-1389. Makes it very simple to figure out who he is. One can just plug in the number at the appropriate pedigree search engine find info on him, or any other horse, for that matter. - -- Just a little known fact of questionable interest here. The horse, Siri, being mentioned here, would not be registerable in CFHA as she has unknowns. There may be an exception to that rule if said horse was foaled in Canada but not sure on that. Maybe Mr May knows. CFHA voted down amendment to disqualify any horse for registry if it was crossed out. So all you mule folks that would love a fjord mule look for CFHA registered mare. - --- Guess I'm either really stupid or extremely lucky(fine line there) but have never had a problem with foundering. Have put horses in grass tall as an elephant's eye right out of the corral had no founder. Think it depends on the horse. - - Cut hay for 5 hr yesterday still have over 1/2 that field to cut. Jord, the Life On the Ground author, was right there for all of it. His new friend, Finley, will be taking dictation soon as he STILL can't cross the road without Mom, or Dad, his hooves are too big to work the keys. Last night I overheard them telling him to get a life, they were tired, NO, they would not walk him home with me, thank you very much, they were going to eat rest. They also reminded him the field is not cut yet so same time, same place, tomorrow. They encouraged him to eat then rest for another big day, tomorrow. Finley did tell me Jord wasn't interested in the carrots she offered him. I told her to keep on trying. Joel Harman Brass Ring Ranch Mosier OR haying with the family unit
Re: hitched at 2, do not drive from the ground, ect.
This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/15/01 10:15:21 PM Mountain Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On another note, I finally hooked up my 2 yr old to the cart this week! He's been ready for a while, but never had anyone around to help me on the days it hasn't rained. We have been doing various patterns (in the paddock) and have been trotting with the cart in circles with really long lines Finally hooked at 2 ? Strictly a matter of opinion here, but at 2, the Fjords are just begining to show slight maturity, emotional sense and have another 3 + years of bone growth and height. I see the thread about starting to ride 2 yr olds, and only will offer that at 2, Good-Luck with your 2 yr oldplease consider taking it very easy with him, so at 5, hes not burned out already or has soundness problems from early work on the lunge and hitched. Lisa Pedersen Lisa, This is so well said. I cannot agree more with you about working horses too young and too much. Your many words of wisdom here makes me want to start all over with my 11yr old who could use some brushing up on quite a few of those ground manners and such. -- Built FJORD tough Carol M. On Golden Pond Northern Wisconsin
