Re: question on hubs ADS
This message is from: Pat Holland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Can anyone tell me if the hubs have to be recessed to comply with ADS rules. I remember someone telling me they had to be, but I just looked in the ADS rule book and found nothing regarding that. I just bought a two wheel cart and the hubs are NOT recessed. It was built in 1988 - refinshed in 1992. Am I getting myself in trouble at ADS shows? Thank you Pat Holland
re: ticks
This message is from: Katherine Carter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Central and northern Maine are another place with very few ticks, although I hear that they are more common near the coast where winters are milder. I've only seen 2 ticks on my horses here over the past 15 years, and we ride in both wooded and grassy areas. The deer and moose do have ticks but they don't seem to migrate to either dogs or horses. Much better than Missouri where I grew up, and you come in with ticks every time you venture out! Of course, you have to put up with the cold winters, but the Fjords don't mind that. --Kathy in ME -Kathy in ME
Re: Founder, Rotation, and shoes
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Jennie- Bonnie looks better already! She does have a beautiful dark golden glow to her coat. On barefoot, founder, and natural horse care: two books you should invest in are Horse Owner's Guide to Natural Hoof Care and Founder: Prevention and Cure, both by Jaime Jackson. Lots of good information, no pseudoscience, lots of photos. These and other resources available at http://home.alltel.net/star/ / )_~ /L/L Brigid Wasson SF Bay Area, CA www.Brigid.Clickryder.com
Another Baby
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] We had our first colt, after 5 fillies, this Thursday. His mom is Holly, and his sire is Dusty. He already seems to want to live up to his dad's good name, as his sliding stops and spins are phenomenal at 2 days old! Pamela Northern Holiday Horses
Re: Fjords and Heat
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Myriam, My family drove through France in late August, early September of 1988, and I know how hot it can get, even in normal years! It gets pretty hot here in Oregon on occasion also. My fjords don't particularly care for it, but get by. I have stalls that are well-ventilated and I try to keep them cool. If you can hook up a misting system, that really helps sometimes, where you attach the mister to a hose. But it can also make your barn feel a bit swampy. I don't usually like fans in barns, as a friend of mine had her barn burn down (coincidentally at the same time I was driving through France) when her fans caught fire. But they do make some fans that are safe for barns. I know that the horses will get used to the heat if it last for some time, but two-three day heat waves are the pits for animals and humans alike! I remember driving through Toulouse and it was enchanting. Pamela Northern Holiday Horses
Re: TICKS
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out NEEM oil..Search on Google or look at Chamisa Rlidge website..Chamisa Ridge has several Neem products: http://www.chamisaridge.com/search.php?search=1keyword=neemgo.x=4go.y=5 Or if this doesn't work, go tohttp://www.chamisaridge.com/ and search for NEEM. Neem is a natural and safe Herbal insecticide. From the website: http://www.chamisaridge.com/search/7/OR438 K+Neem (either ready to use or concentrate) is so safe it can be used on food crops up to and including the day of harvest. K+Neem is ideal for controlling insects in and around the barn, or when sprayed on trees, shrubs, and vegetables. Organica ensures us that it is perfectly safe for humans and animals, but caution should be exercised not to allow it to enter eyes or come into contact with exposed mucous membranes (as with any soap-based product, stinging can occur). Bob Knaub of Organica stated that the safest way to avoid this, for customers who wish to use the products directly on their horses, is to wash the animal down with K+Neem, then hose it off. The residual K+Neem, after hosing, acts as the repellant. Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, clear and sunny Now a question.. when I go riding out in the state forest, our horses get loaded with ticks on their legs. It would seem to me that a body wash would be a great idea pre and post ride to repell ticks and to wash off the ones that still jumped on for the ride. Any ideas what this body wash should contain? Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2004 #125
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Each of our horses has a fan for his stall during the summer. They love them, and will stand as close as possible to get the full effect on their faces. I also have had an overly warm Fjord here in hot,humid Nebraska. One of our mares tends to have a thicker coat, even in the summer, and if I am using her alot, I just give her a body clip. That solves the warm horse problem. I have been following the thread about feel and horse trainers. I agree that reactions and response time can be improved with education. But I know people with thousands of dollars in lessons and extremely well trained horses, that continue to respond too harshly at exactly the wrong moment, and ignore the obvious things that should be corrected. Although feel can be learned, there are some people that just seem to lack the instinct or the interest to develop it. Janice in Nebraska
Re: Founder, Rotation, and shoes
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Jennie, The Rural Heritage magazine has a great website that may be of help: The Farrier section http://www.ruralheritage.com/village_smithy/index.htm they also have a Ask the Blacksmith section at the bottom of the list. http://www.ruralheritage.com/messageboard/villagesmithy/index1.htm To ask a question, however, you have to register and subscribe or pay a small fee. I know there are some farriers on this list too. Jean in Clear and sunny Fairbanks, Alaska, will be HOT! this afternoon: 85 degrees! I watched that Horse Shoeing Time on RFDTV last nite. Just so happened to have a foundered pony on there. Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
TICKS
This message is from: Janet [EMAIL PROTECTED] A couple of thoughts about ticks. I have noticed we never pick up any ticks in our sheep pastures. I'm not possitive why this should be, but one theory I have is that sheep leave little to no dead grass, which is a habitat for small rodents that are a host to ticks. The other possibility is that the guard dogs keep the deer out of the pasture, which helps prevent bringing in deer ticks (20% of which which carry lyme and HGE in this area). Lastly ticks do not seem to like sheep, thus sheep will not contribute to perpetuating the tick population. If I had no sheep, I would clear my horse pastures of brush and keep them mowed. Now a question.. when I go riding out in the state forest, our horses get loaded with ticks on their legs. It would seem to me that a body wash would be a great idea pre and post ride to repell ticks and to wash off the ones that still jumped on for the ride. Any ideas what this body wash should contain? Roberta, where do you find an economical source of Tea tree oil? I have a tiny bottle that would maybe work on a chihuahua that cost me $4. Janet
Re: TICKS
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/5/2004 7:15:16 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Now a question.. when I go riding out in the state forest, our horses get loaded with ticks on their legs. It would seem to me that a body wash would be a great idea pre and post ride to repell ticks and to wash off the ones that still jumped on for the ride. Any ideas what this body wash should contain? ** Janet, I was told that dog flea tick shampoo would do the trick. I would ask my vet before using it, just in case, as each brand has different active ingredients. / )_~ /L/L Brigid Wasson SF Bay Area, CA www.Brigid.Clickryder.com
Founder, Rotation, and shoes
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello. I watched that Horse Shoeing Time on RFDTV last nite. Just so happened to have a foundered pony on there. And the farrier was saying how you can see if a foundered horse has rotation by just looking at the white line and the width of another line. I wasn't watching it with my full attention, so if I missed something, please fill me in. Also, I'm a firm believer in going barefoot when possible. And half of the farriers say you need shoes with founder, and the others say you need shoes with founder to prevent the coffin bone from going thru the sole, or to give it more support. I'd like to know what your opinions are. What are your reasons for what you think is right? I personally would like to see Bonnie go barefoot. She is tender now, and I think thats normal? Since she's had shoes on for the last year at least, possibly 2. She had some shoes on the front called New Balance? They are a pretty heavy shoe, with a flat toe on them. Other concern: When trimming the foundered hoof... do we want a low heel and long toe, or short toe and long heel? Do we want to keep the hoof looking like a normal hoof, or try and set the coffin bone so it's still at with the bottom part on the bottom of the hoof? I know I'm probably confusing you. But a farrier told me it would be better to go with a low heel to help correct her angle! Is this what I want? I put new pics up of Bonnie's trim. Thank you. Jennie http://fjordbonnie.tripod.com [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Winter .jpg]
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2004 #125
This message is from: Janet [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes, Linda..move :-) We don't have many wood ticks in northern Minnesota. Jon Mary Ofjord North Coast Fjords Grand Marais, MN 55604 Surely you jest! janet (Hinckley MN)
Re: Neat Barter Idea
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/5/2004 6:49:11 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Chances are a busy training and boarding stable is not going to be interested in the trade, but there is invariably going to be a younger person out there with some great skills, who has not yet established a training business (but would like to) who would be interested. ** Good point, Janet. I suggested something similar to an acquaintance who wants her 4 year old started but is very short on money. There are many young aspiring trainers out there who would love to take on a project for free. Of course there is a risk involved, but the same risk is involved when hiring a horse experienced, costly person. You must use your judgment to choose who will handle your horses. / )_~ /L/L Brigid Wasson SF Bay Area, CA www.Brigid.Clickryder.com
Neat Barter Idea
This message is from: Janet [EMAIL PROTECTED] I thought the barter idea for training was quite creative, and has potential in the right situation. Chances are a busy training and boarding stable is not going to be interested in the trade, but there is invariably going to be a younger person out there with some great skills, who has not yet established a training business (but would like to) who would be interested. Doubly interested if that same person has been wanting to buy a Fjord. It is unlikely that this same person would already be the owner of a Fjord stallion, and the idea that you would get your mare bred _and_ trained in exchange for a weanling filly is a bit too optomistic. But I think the concept is worth trying. Let us know how it works! Janet
Wood Ticks again
This message is from: Janne [EMAIL PROTECTED] Linda, sorry to say, but in the area you and we live, wood ticks are part of life for at least 6 weeks in May June. I have a great solution tho, get some Guinea hens to roam your land, they are the BEST for eating wood ticks. I have had them for 2 years now, and do not have to be a monkey every night, picking wood ticks from horses, dogs AND especially kids. : And the hens are NOT noisy as some people warned. We love'em. An occasional wood tick still comes around, but not often. Learnt this from Kit Davis actually, when visiting their place years ago. Wood tick can be deadly for foals especially, as they get in their tails and spine. One foal died here north of us a few years back because of tick infestation. yak!! Not a fjord tho. Janne
end of the earth!!!!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Too funny, Laurie...I still remember the first time Laurie visited me at my farm. She thought she would never get here, thought it was in the middle of nowhere and confirmed that I was NOT crazy for wishing I was back in MPLS :) Oh ya..she also fell in love with fjords that day and has not been the same since..YAHOO!!! Good ole' Sven...he has that way about him:) Last week a family stopped by to visit.mom is my dog groomer. Her three children + a friend were with. I brought my black and white spotted App out for them to seeshe is a fjord in a polka-dot outfit but is tall.so, a bit scarry for young kids. Then, I brought Sven in..OMG!!! They were all over himeveryone wanted to brush him and they all sat on him. The two older girls (early teens) were scared of Miss Dottie Lottie (app) but crawled right up on Sven. Now they want to learn to ride - haha!! As you can imagine, Sven did not bat an eye over all the attention! OKday four waiting for goat babies to arrive. Linda in tick infested NW Minnesota :)
Yakima Fjord[s]
This message is from: Douglas Knutsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] There is at least one Fjord mare and adult male [gelding?] in Yakima. They are owned by the Braatens, who are not active in the NFHR or PNFPG, as far as I know. They bred their mare to Erlend about 4 years ago. Mama and baby are both brown dun, and we have not heard whether baby was gelded. We found our first tick since we moved here on our young male Golden last week. So far none on equines. Sadie, known around here as O.H. Bigasabarn, is starting to get a full udder, but isn't due 'till the 22nd. We probably will start sleeping out there in a few days. Please keep us in your thoughts. After her losing her foal last season, we are a little nervous. She and I have been especially close since then - it's very sweet. Bye for now, Peg Peg Knutsen www.elltel.net/kffjord/
Re: wood ticks
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] We live in N. Minnesota, near Duluth. Not as north as the Ofjords. My horses do not seem to get ticks, but the dogs are covered with them. They go away by mid summer. Suzan The world is so empty if one thinks only of mountains, rivers and cities; but to know someone here and there who thinks and feels with us, and though distant, is close to us in spirit --- this makes the earth for us an inhabited garden. â Johann von Goethe
