grazing muzzles
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Someone asked about grazing muzzles a few days ago. This was on the CD-L tonight. Subject: Re: Grazing Muzzles I've the "Best Friend" and it's great - have the whole breakaway halter that I got this summer. Very adjustable and fits well, has a ring for a lead line. Morgan mare air fern learned to use it and drink within a few minutes after giving me what sure looked like a few dirty looks. Howsomever, we have a lot of apple trees in the pasture... She's now learned to mash the windfall apples and suck up the pieces thru the little hole ( she can't get them off the tree with the muzzle on). I'll have to do apple patrol again and pick up all of the windfalls. I do keep the pasture mowed pretty short. I have a feeling that it works better if the grass is pretty short so it sticks up thru the hole so they don't get totally frustrated. I've noticed that she walks around more to find "better" grazing spots. I've tried the other rigid grazing muzzle that fastened to the halter and didn't like it and neither did the horse. Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, soggy again after a day of rain :( Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: bits
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Anke you surely have a great time with that horse of yours. Looks like you try to keep him happy. Jean Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Send $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, Wa 98563
Re: California experience
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for reminding me why I don't live in California anymore, as much as I love it. I have a tendency to forget the bad bits in life, which is good unless it leads you to repeat them. When I lived in California, it seemed like everything was a hassle and people weren't real interested in being helpful or sharing information. Too much crowding made people kind of unfeeling and uncaring. The same people were very nice out of California. Both NM (exempting Santa Fe) and Tucson are better this way.
Re: CA State Fair #1 : (
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Still, it sounds like you and your fjords did a very good job in adverse conditions. Rather than give it up and stay away next year, you have ammunition that may help for 2002. You KNOW how bad conditions are. You can call the organizers (not the middle men, but the top honchos) and describe the minefield that they have created. See if they can come up with some solutions. If they show no interest, well p to them! THANKS PAMELA : ) Yes, I'd be the first to return to this event, if things change. The arena is really nice and the crowd is even better! Even though I'm not a breeder or trainer, I get so much pleasure from representing my breed. And the state fair is not the only show going... I just need to keep my eyes open and peruse magazines etc for various events. It would be even better to attend shows where Fjords are not typically on the agenda, to introduce our wonderful horse to even more folks. Brigid
Re: Libby ???
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Lauren. I have tried 4 times to your site and get the same message. " Host taking to long to respond". I have put in a complaint to systems response. Lets see what will happen . Good Luck to all and a safe, happy trip to all that are going to Libby. Tillie Dun Lookin' Fjords Bud,Tillie & Amy Evers Redmond OR (541) 548-6018 http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ridge/8589
Re: Libby ???
This message is from: "ruth bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Lauren, Sherrie Dayton of Sunwood Farms could probably answer any question you might have regarding Libby. You could contact her at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 208-623-3600. Just a few days ago I was wondering what's become of you... you've been quiet for some time.. I was very glad to hear that you're coming to Libby! It sounds as though we're going to have a great turnout! Looking forward to seeing everyone too! Ruthie, nw mt > Hello everyone > > I am needing some help please. > > Does anyone know the phone # in Montana to get your livstock transportation > number (or whatever it is called) > > Is there a discription for the trail class at Libby this year. Or will it be > a surprise for us all? > > Does anyone know a source of good clean hay close to Libby? > > My computer server has been very bad for several weeks now. Can someone tell > me if my website is accessable. > www.fjordhorse.net > > Thank you for any help > I am in the midst of a very busy summer not ready for Libby but getting > excited. Looking forward to seeing everyone. > Lauren Sellars
Libby ???
This message is from: "fjords" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello everyone I am needing some help please. Does anyone know the phone # in Montana to get your livstock transportation number (or whatever it is called) Is there a discription for the trail class at Libby this year. Or will it be a surprise for us all? Does anyone know a source of good clean hay close to Libby? My computer server has been very bad for several weeks now. Can someone tell me if my website is accessable. www.fjordhorse.net Thank you for any help I am in the midst of a very busy summer not ready for Libby but getting excited. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Lauren Sellars
Bits and club drives and training and misc. (long)
This message is from: "Pasqual, Tish" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi everyone, Haven't written too much lately, not since Blue Earth (what a fun time that was!), but have the usual reasons of busy, busy, busy! It is a challenge to live a half hour from where your horse is, and to be the only one in your family that really has any interest. But, having just gotten three months of training on him it seems critical to get out there and work him and keep the good thing going, and so I try very hard to make the time. One very positive result of the recent training is that ground manners and general willingness have improved so very, very much. He is now a nice horse to be around now, stands patiently (last week I had to refit his harness for a new cart and he REALLY had to be patient, it took about 45 minutes of being hitched, unhitched, and generally fussed over). The grass diving I hate, and will not tolerate anymore unless we are done working and I specifically let him loose to do it. If he is in bridle, or even in halter on a lead line I do not tolerate it. If he persists I put the stud chain under his chin and then we have no more arguments. Last night was a rather lovely experience though. It was a beautiful night, and my 12 year old son expressed interest in coming out, and so I lunged Elph with Cullen on his back. Cul is very athletic, but not a particularly good rider, so he enjoyed the motion of walk trot without having to steer or get the transitions. I recalled the recent conversation on the list about performance changing from side to side, as Elph has always been less willing to be worked from the right side. We lunged from the left side, and that went just beautifully, and then I switched to the right side and got a lot of resistence. He just swung his bottom out away from me so that his head was by me and the whip was ineffective. So I took a step back (a la John Lyons, what can he do successfully right now that is a step in the right direction), and just asked him to move forward just a step. Even just give me the impression that he was thinking about moving forward. Then I praised. Then we walked together with me on the right side (which actually needs some work too!) Then finally he was willing to move past me and let me be behind him at his hip. It took about 1/2 hour to achieve this, but it seemed worth it. My son was very impressed with my patience, and I think that training my dogs has made me understand the process, the rhythm much better. Bits: I too have been fingering the Myler bits and am wondering how you get one fitted. I would hate to spend that much for something that didn't work out. We used to use a regular Glory bit in harness, but I found that it was just way too heavy for him, and now use a french link type, and he is much happier. For riding I use just a bosal in the ring, and when we go out of the ring I use a simple sweet iron broken snaffle, but may switch to the Myler recently described. We did actually "start" to go out to the park reserve near us, have to walk through a long stand of evergreen trees and past greenhouses with blowers, and some big machinery, but none of that really bothered him (the way it bothered me - HA). I wish I was a more confident rider, because if we got past all of that and into the park it is a couple thousand glorious acres of mowed riding paths, and I want to do it but I am afraid. I am thinking about having my husband ride with me walking next to him with a lead rope in case we get into trouble. Probably way overkill. State Fairs: ours just started, and it is very fun to see all the horses there but I would never bring mine, just seems too hectic and confusing. Hooray to Bridgid for going to all the bother and getting a fan club out of it! Club drives: Hooray to Carol for hosting, the rain discouraged me and my company stayed til Saturday afternoon so we didn't come (it was going to be our debut!) but it will have to wait for next month at the Tiagens. Hope everyone is having a happy and safe summer, Tish and Elphineas in Minneapolis PS: Linda Lottie, I want to return your cart but was hoping you would be there when I did it, will sometime this w/e work?
Re: Which Bit?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mylers in sizes larger than 5 1/2" are available from Big Horse Feed & Farm Supply, 33320 Highway 79, Temecula, California 92592, 909-676-2544 or toll free 877-244-4677. Talk to Rose Corona and ask for a copy of the Myler bit price list. There was an article in the Draft Horse Journal a few issues ago about Rose and her involvement with the production of draft-size Myler bits. A draft-size loose-ring "comfort snaffle" is $85. A wide assortment of driving bits with various cheeks and mouthpieces run from $120 to $200. DeeAnna
My Myler Experince (good so far)
This message is from: "Michele Bigelow" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I bought a custom Myler bit for Stovar, w/ a 5 1/2 mouth. For some reason the bit I bought seemed backwardsmy trainer, the tasch shop folks...so I ended up sending it back to Myler. Ron Myler said I should have spoke to him directly before ordering a custom bit. They are very expensive, and they don't have a market for 51/2 mouths and up. So, I am waiting for my replacement bitIf you are interested Call Myler directly and ask to speak to Ron about what would be the right bit for you. Michele
