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This message is from: linda bezdek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I had my first experience with a horse foundering this year. She has been on pasture all year --here in rainy Roseburg Oregon. Soo I thought no problem. I put her out on a different pasture loaded with clover and in a week or less she looked like a beached whale. I caught it before it was a serious problem but she did walk like her shoes were to tight for a few days. She is now on the horsy equivalent of slim fast ---very dry hay.
Re: Founder rare in Fjords?
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Look through the archives: There are 177 matches for the word "founder" http://www.eScribe.com/pets/fjordhorse/ "user name" is "fjordhorse", password is "fjords_rule" Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, with light rain showers and 60 F degrees. > I am wondering what you various >people have experienced. Are Fjords "immune" or >"resistant to" founder? I am wondering. > Cheers, > Alex > > > Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Saddle update
This message is from: "Dagrun Aarsten" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all, thought I'd let you know how things went with the wide Ascot dressage saddle I got on ebay. Not too well, unfortunately. The saddle is indeed wide, and the width was perfect for Quinn, who has a very round back. However, he also has a short back, and the seat of this saddle was just too long for him. It doesn't go behind the ribcage but it is bridging his back a little. Nothing extreme, but there was clearly less contact in the middle. Sigh...guess the tree width isn't everything, I was so happy to find a "U-shaped" rather than "V-shaped" saddle. It is too big for me, too (18") but I could have lived with that. (After riding bareback for a long time it felt really strange trying to sit in the saddle. Like I was miles above the horse.) Well, we'll try it on Tinn and then maybe on Brigid's fjords, that are bigger, and hopefully we'll find a use for it. Or if not, maybe someone from the list has a big, wide fjord it might fit? With reflocking of the panels it might actually fit almost well, the flocking is very "flat" as it is now. Could be "filled more" in the middle. But I guess that would be spending a lot of money on a cheap saddle that will never fit perfectly so I won't go there. I also got a measurement kit from Thorowgood, it has a flexible gauge and comes with illustrated instructions on how to measure tree width and wither height. So far Quinn seems perfect for an "extra wide, low wither", so maybe I'll give it a try... But this time I'll be careful to get the smallest seat size, it comes in 17 and 17.5 inches and I meant to get the 17.5 but now I think I will choose the 17" instead. Less length of saddle to match to the horse's back, hopefully it still has room for my butt;-). Happy fjording everyone! Dagrun San Jose, Ca
RE: Founder rare in Fjords?
This message is from: "Dagrun Aarsten" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Alex, I have the same experience from Norway - to date I haven't known a fjord that foundered (but some other ponies, yes) - even though I am sure it happens sometimes. But from what I read here on the list it is a real problem here in the US. Dagrun, San Jose, CA
Founder rare in Fjords?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is from Fjordfun (Alex Wind) in VA Every day I pray that my tubby Fjords stay healthy. The gelding is with another gelding on four acres. The mare is alone on one acre. The pasture is not lush; has not been seeded in years, just cut for hay once a year. They seem to be fine. I feed them about four heaping cooking spoons (for each animal) of beet pulp moistened with hot water, mixed with sweet feed, clovite and minerals. That;s basically so I get to look at least once a day to check for cuts, apply fly spray etc. Of all the hundreds of Fjords I have looked at in the ten years I have been researching the breed, I have only seen one mare that had been foundered. In the past I have had Welsh ponies that seemed to founder easily, despite efforts to restrict their access to lush grasses. I am wondering what you various people have experienced. Are Fjords "immune" or "resistant to" founder? I am wondering. Cheers, Alex
Re: little skin tabs
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 5/16/02 12:01:15 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > At > first I thought, oh no, she has a bunch of ticks! But on looking closer I > realize it is warts, or skin tabs. They are not crusty or scablike. They > are about 1 inch - 2 inch apart and there are about 15 of them. > Any idea what they could be? What should be done about them? They > aren't bothersome but I am assuming they will grow? She is so young and > blemish free to this point! > I thought I'd ask here before I call the vet. > Beats me. I'd call the vet. It could be just about anything. My mind immediately popped to sarcoids. Which maybe they are, maybe they aren't. Warts. Sounds possible. Sounds like just another little cosmetic worry, but probably very treatable. Pamela Absolutely no help at all. :/
little skin tabs
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a question about my little yearling filly. I have just noticed little raised areas on her shoulder and neck in front of the shoulder, on her newly shed out coat it looked like, well, not smooth. At first I thought, oh no, she has a bunch of ticks! But on looking closer I realize it is warts, or skin tabs. They are not crusty or scablike. They are about 1 inch - 2 inch apart and there are about 15 of them. Any idea what they could be? What should be done about them? They aren't bothersome but I am assuming they will grow? She is so young and blemish free to this point! I thought I'd ask here before I call the vet. Thanks for any advice. Valerie Columbia, CT
White dun pics on the web
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Re: FW: New foal, splints/tetracycline FOAL SIZE QUESTIONS
This message is from: Mary Thurman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- "Skeels, Mark A (MED)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I saw 1 fjord about 8 years ago that was 41 inches > when born, at Nancy's > Fjord's in Bigfork Mt., but that was rare I think. > Does anyone have any > averages or sizes their foals were that had this > problem? We also had a colt born with contracted tendons. He was a large foal - stood 41 inches WITH the bowed legs! He was a big guy all 'round, making the birth a tough one as his chest was so deep that it barely fit through the birth canal. This one needed gentle help to be born. His legs straightened out just fine - and he is STILL a big boy(I think he matured at around 15.2 and 1400 lbs.) His nickname is "Largie" - very appropriate. He achieved this size even though he was used as a stallion until he was around 7, then gelded. I wonder how big he would have grown had he been gelded younger? We also had another filly born from this same mare/stallion cross that had slightly contracted tendons in front. She was shorter - around 39" - but was also very large boned and had a longer leg-to-body ratio than usual. Possibly those longer legs didn't have enough room. There also was some discussion at the time that over supplementation of the mare during gestation might be the cause of the contracted tendons. We switched our supplements and stopped feeding "mare and foal" ration in favor of regular "COB" and had no more contracted tendons among our other foals. We always fed local grass hay - no alfalfa ever. Apparently it wasn't the protein that was a problem, but something else in the 'fancier' supplements/grain mixes. I don't recall just what the vet said could be the problem, but I do recall that changing the supplement/grain program seemed to solve the problem. Mary = Mary Thurman Raintree Farms [EMAIL PROTECTED]
foal legs
This message is from: "Snowy Mtn." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have been impressed by the line of thoughts and experiences here. Karens treatment with massage sounded great. Of course I wonder if it would work with the knock kneed foal. I know my aunt also helped my cousin overcome being club footed with massage. It is such a gentle way. Good Luck Lauren
Re:Fløtron
This message is from: "Brian Thompson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Congratulations to Fløtron (and of course to Julie, his proud owner) for having the top three year old offspring in the Norway Stallion show, and the top three year old mare also!!! I knew that he was something special and am glad to see that he passes it on. I whispered in Alrune's ear that he has a famous half brother and half sister and he gave me a look that said he wasn't the least bit surprised:) Brian Thompson, in rainy Iowa
Re: OTHER leg problems in foals
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 5/16/02 6:25:59 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Our baby ~ Cynric, not yet a week old, was born "Knock Knee'd", right leg > shoots out to the side, quite a bit. I was HOPING with a little exercise > it > would come back under himbut to no avail. Vet was out yesterday to > gelded my yearling, and looked at him...said to give him another week, but > because there hadn't been any real improvement...it wasn't looking good. > Surgery was probably in his future. My little one is a little knock kneed. About the same age as your little one (3 days old). The vet said they should come around, not to rush it. It could be a couple of weeks, or even a little longer. Then he didn't mention surgery, but splints. So see what nature does your your little boy. It may work out for the best. But if intervention IS needed, I think the prognosis is good. But your pocket book will be a little bit lighter. Pamela
OTHER leg problems in foals
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi list, I almost wish a contracted tendon is what I'm facing right now seems like a pretty easy fix, but I'm not. Our baby ~ Cynric, not yet a week old, was born "Knock Knee'd", right leg shoots out to the side, quite a bit. I was HOPING with a little exercise it would come back under himbut to no avail. Vet was out yesterday to gelded my yearling, and looked at him...said to give him another week, but because there hadn't been any real improvement...it wasn't looking good. Surgery was probably in his future. We didn't discuss logistics at this point...just wanted me to be prepairedhe'll come back in a week and look at him again I was wondering if anyone else has faced this...? Dr. Steve, your imput? :) He is the most HANDSOME foal I have seen in yearsand it just saddens my heart to have him less then perfect. It sure hasn't held him up anyhe's outside now running laps around momflying lead changes and everything :):):) God he's CUTE !!! :) Ok...just thought I'd bring this up...while we're discussing leg problems in foals. Thanks, Aimee
