Re: Trailer cam
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jean Ernest in Alaska is, most years, the queen of dealing with frozen septic tanks (and Fjords...of coursse). Ask her about her techniques. >> Hi, > >Never thought of using that for a frozen septic tank.
Re: Trailer cam
This message is from: "Carol J. Makosky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jon A. Ofjord wrote: This message is from: "Jon A. Ofjord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks for the good advice on trailer cams. That helped to make the decision. On another note: Stock tank heaters have been selling very well here in the land of frozen septic tanks. Hi, Never thought of using that for a frozen septic tank. Crossing our fingers, we have not had any problems, but you can know we will add more leaves to the field for another year like this. Frozen fields and tanks and lines between the house and tank are the big topic of conversation at most gatherings. I wonder about all the mound systems and how they fair in this almost snowless winter. Such a subject. Congrats on your new Fjord. Are you going to the MN expo? How is your neighbor Phyllis Anderson? I know she spells her name different, but don't remember how. -- Carol M. On Golden Pond N. Wisconsin
Re: Trailer cam
This message is from: "Jon A. Ofjord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks for the good advice on trailer cams. That helped to make the decision. On another note: Stock tank heaters have been selling very well here in the land of frozen septic tanks.
Re: expo
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Carol - that is great about the fjord journals - we gave several away last year - people love to see them and are so thrilled when we tell them to take one. Actually, I am packed - ready to go - tomorrow I take the trailer to be washed inside and out (meeting a fellow fjord owner for lunch while I wait for the trailer - fun!) and we are packing it with boxes for a "first trip" up north. Where are you "working" at the expo? I missed something. Linda in Corcoran
FINALLY
This message is from: "Reena Giola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ok, FINALLY my new subscription has come through!! Yippee!! Just to make this horse/Fjord related it is snowing again here in MI with 2-4" expected...Gus ripped up the back of his blanketarrrgggh...I know, why in the world do I have him blanketed? Well because he was a CA horse, is older and had never experienced a long exposure to cold weather. When we moved last year, he lost a lot of weight and as we went into winter, even more. He was quite thin when we came out of winter.I even asked on list about how to put weight on (Betsy Patyrjak can confirm the thin-ness) and he did finally gain the weight so I was hesitate to leave him to fend against the cold this winter. Anyhoo, I did leave the blanket off till we hit a nice cold snap in mid december and well, it just never went back to normal...soo, if I had my druthers and had him home, I could regulate and adjust things myself to make sure I felt he was staying at an adequate weight. But as things go, he is boarded, and I don't have that type of control/or extent of controlI have already posted about the freezing water tanks, and thank GOODNESS I am an anal and concerned boarder cause I was out there twice in one month cracking open 3" of frozen ice on the tanks.the heater/floats were upside down. ok, longwinded I know, just excited to FINALLY get off of the digest!! Reena
Re: dogs & fjords
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Good to hear the story about Pooh and the coyote. Amazing she was so determined to do the job herself. Makes me feel more confident re what might happen here with the coyotes circling about the neighborhood. Wonder how a cougar would fare? Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563
Re: dogs & fjords
This message is from: "Monica Spencer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> R. Taylor said: > Pooh went through the gate of her pen (it's bull panels - she broke the > chain), through the field fence (she broke 2 wooden posts over), and > killed the coyote. Wow! What an amazing story! Thanks for sharing it. Monica in Nelson, BC
Weight tape issue
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Weight tapes and Fjords Of course weight tapes aren't accurate on Fjords, becaue of their build. BUT it does give you a standard for comparison other than your eyes. It's like standing on the scale, or putting on your jeans. The scale says you weigh the same - the waist band of your jeans says that over the winter, your muscle has turned to flab. Muscle weighs more, but occupies less space. So - scale or tape? R.Taylor, Straw Hat Stables -- Jumping through hoops to get E-mail on the road? You've got two choices: Join the circus, or use Molly Mail. Molly Mail -- http://www.mollymail.com -- Having trouble sending email from different locations ? Need a single outgoing mail server that will work from anywhere ? Set it to smtp.com and never have to change it again ! http://www.smtp.com --
dogs & fjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This note is from R. Taylor, Straw Hat Stables I read the note from Hope Carlson, about the Fjords protecting a little one from the neighbor's pit bull. I'm glad your baby is OK. I have a 13 y.o. Fjord brood mare who goes by the name of Pooh (you know, fuzzy, golden, chubby, loves food, very huggable), who is also my lead mare. Last spring, there was a Thoroughbred mare in foal boarded next to where Pooh is. Early one morning, the Thoroughbred's owner turned her into the pasture for a run, then left. I arrived just in time to see a 65 pound coyote corner the mare, and slash her front leg. When she screamed, Pooh went through the gate of her pen (it's bull panels - she broke the chain), through the field fence (she broke 2 wooden posts over), and killed the coyote. She ran him down, snatching at the back of his neck with her teeth when she could get close enough, and striking with both front feet when he dodged. She eventually caught him by the back of the neck, tossed him into the air, and stomped him. When she was done, she calmly came to me when I called her to halter, and as usual, stood to be examined for any injuries. I guess these "primitive" type horses still have some really strong instincts! -- Jumping through hoops to get E-mail on the road? You've got two choices: Join the circus, or use Molly Mail. Molly Mail -- http://www.mollymail.com -- Having trouble sending email from different locations ? Need a single outgoing mail server that will work from anywhere ? Set it to smtp.com and never have to change it again ! http://www.smtp.com --
Re: Well, the vet says Friska is "obese"
This message is from: "Monica Spencer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thank you to everyone who responded to my message, both on and off list, and for all the helpful advice and information. I have cut out the corn oil and am cutting back Friska's pellets each day. She's still getting pretty much free-choice timothy hay, and vitamins of course. Valerie asked how Friska's personality is now that she's well fed and cared for... it's hard to say since I haven't spent much extra time with her over the last couple of months. She does have some fear of people (runs out of her shelter when I approach it with food - and I don't think running away from food is normal Fjord behaviour!) but her confidence continues to improve. Her basic manners are fine but she would clearly prefer to be left alone. I think this will continue to change with daily handling and training. Soon the weather will be better and we'll start ponying Friska along on trail rides - that will help to build muscle and fitness, and hopefully she'll enjoy the outings. She needs more work in the round pen with basic things like despooking and giving to pressure before I'll try riding her - especially since she's been so spoiled. Spring is coming, indeed - my Andalusian-cross gelding is hanging onto every hair on his little yellow hide but Friska started shedding the day after the winter solstice. I'm just not used to the extreme fur on a Fjord! One morning the soft ground had frozen overnight and there was a thick carpet of hair where she'd slept - it was all sticking up through the frozen dirt and I swear it looked as though a woolly mammoth was about to melt up out of the substrate below! Monica in Nelson, BC
Re: weight measure
This message is from: "Carol J. Makosky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Carol; How funny with the dump scale - I am laughing outloud. Thing iswhen we move we will be frequenting "the dump" for disposal of various items and my brother said he looks forward to hauling stuff to the dump together (I think he is desperate for a social life - hahahaha!! ) .wait till I tell him we will be taking Sven and Lena to be weighed. Hi, I can't wait to hear your stories from the Boonies. Our friend mans a small dump and on Wed and Sat. afternoon, that is the social gathering place in town. And you should see the stuff he brings home from there. I won't complain because we have gotten some worthy things from him. Like bags and bags of cedar shavings for the garden and an unlimited supply of used tennis balls for the dogs. I will be working at the expo sales booth on Sat. and Sun 8-12. I'll wander by your stalls and see what help I can be. First I have to shop though. I will also hope to be bringing my old extra Fjord journals to give away. How can one be packing a whole house full and be on the internet a lot? ;-) -- Carol M. On Golden Pond N. Wisconsin
Re: weight measure
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Carol; How funny with the dump scale - I am laughing outloud. Thing iswhen we move we will be frequenting "the dump" for disposal of various items and my brother said he looks forward to hauling stuff to the dump together (I think he is desperate for a social life - hahahaha!! ) .wait till I tell him we will be taking Sven and Lena to be weighed. He thinks I am a little "off" anyway to have so many horses and goats and cats and dogs and birds... Our house in Corcoran is sold - we close on the new house in 9 days the remodel begins and I will relocate ..OMG This is NOT a dream! Getting excited:):):) Linda in MN
Horses circling for protection
This message is from: Cynthia Madden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Years ago, Steve and I took our horses our to western Nebraska and spent a week riding them on a ranch. Our quarters overlooked the neighboring ranch. This rancher had a herd of horses and raised part-bred wolves. We were shocked the first evening to hear the sound of wolves (not as shocked as our horses!) and then to see them approaching the herd at a dead run. The horses immediately circled and the wolves ran around them for several minutes. We discovered over the course of the week, that this occured every evening when the wolves were let out for a run. It finally occurred to us that this was a game between the horses and wolves, played out every evening to the enjoyment of all. The horses circled, the dogs ran around them. Everyone postured for a while and then the wolves went home and the horeses went back to their eating. Our horses never quite got use to this and watched the whole event with great attention. We just enjoyed the evening show. = Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Web Hosting - establish your business online http://webhosting.yahoo.com
RE: Weight Measure
This message is from: Cynthia Madden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I use the weight tape on Tank but as more of a plus or minus measurement that anything. I don't know his exact weight but I can keep track of what he is gaining or losing by using the tape - especially when I am carefully watching his weight due to training or other factors. I mostly depend on my eyes to see if he is looking OK. Right now, he is what I would call trim. He has been known as big piggy in the past! I think he looks good. BTW, I had to laugh when a European women who purports to know Fjords thought that Tank's reluctant manner of going was due to his being too thin! She said she had never seen such a slim Fjord. I told her to find his ribs if she thought that. I've never found them! Also, since our Jeff Morse Clinic, Tank and I doing much better with our forward movement. = Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Web Hosting - establish your business online http://webhosting.yahoo.com
Re: weight measure
This message is from: "Carol J. Makosky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> We have covered this once before, of course, but I still disagree with using the weight measuring tape on fjords. I agree about trusting the weight measuring tape. I took Heidi to our local garbage dump or transfer station and walked her on the scale there. The dump manager thought that was the funniest thing ever and wanted to know which bin to put her in. Anyway, she weighed 940#, but she is not real drafty. I'll have to do it again when it is summer and the dump hrs. are everyday to compare her with the last time which was about 2 yr ago. It is nice to know exactly how much your horse weighs and not to be sort of guessing. -- Carol M. On Golden Pond N. Wisconsin
