Bits for Driving and Riding
This message is from: Milaine Rosslow [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I train quite a few Fjords and I've found a great place to find bits of good quality and price. Take a look at www.showstoppertack.com mention the TheBuggyLady. from the end of the lines, Milaine Rosslow www.thebuggylady.com
Re: Metal Gate- danger
This message is from: Debi Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] I remember John Lyons talking about round pen panels. He was training a horse and the horse hit it's knee on a upright and sliced it extremely deep! It was enough that he started to produce his own panels. the part that cut the horse was in a z shape that had holes in the middle fold that the rails went thru and then folded on each side. the folds were thin and sliced in to the animals knee. I find many gates are made like this and many gates and panels. For several years the outer fence at the arena at Columbus Ohio where The Quarter Horse Congress is held had panels like this. .Debi Williams Williams Hill Fjords
Collars
This message is from: Jeanine Rachau [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a pair of adjustable draft collars for sale - they are too small for my stock. They are like new - barely used - leather is excellent condition. They are 21 at the fullest adjustment. They appear to be full Sweeny and look exactly like the Amish made field collars on this site. http://www.horsedriver.com/cart/collars.html E-mail me privately if interested - thank you. Jeanine BLUE MOUNTAIN DONKEY FARM AMJR Registered American Mammoth Jackstock La Grande, Oregon, USA http://www.OregonVOS.net/~jrachau/ E-mail: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Loki - saddle fit?
This message is from: Jeanine Rachau [EMAIL PROTECTED] Darn - that would have been an easy fix - good luck! Loki is lucky to have you!! Jeanine BLUE MOUNTAIN DONKEY FARM AMJR Registered American Mammoth Jackstock La Grande, Oregon, USA http://www.OregonVOS.net/~jrachau/ E-mail: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 1:42 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: RE: Loki - saddle fit? This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ...what about saddle fit?...sometimes you have to read between the lines... Nope, that's not it either, Jeanine :-) I went through great pains to be sure that his saddle was the correct fit. Plus, he's been ridden in this saddle by the trainer quit a bit, as well as myself - without the spooking. The spooking begins with an outside stimulous is introduce - tumble weed blows across his path, a person walks around from the trailer into sight (no saddle was on, btw). That's a good point to mention - this spooking at nothing happens wether he's saddled or not. ;-) No - good time with the trainer I am sure is the answer. Sher in CO
RE: Congrats !
This message is from: Jeanine Rachau [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Lisa and...Jeff (I will get even!), I'm very excited and I know that Elska will be thrilled to have a fjord buddy again - these big donkeys just don't do it for her :-). I've found moving around in the fjord world of things - that fjord folks are just as nice and helpful as the donkey folks can be. Thanks to everyone that helped me on my journey of finding Elska a partner - your patience in answering all my questions is greatly appreciated! Jeanine BLUE MOUNTAIN DONKEY FARM AMJR Registered American Mammoth Jackstock La Grande, Oregon, USA http://www.OregonVOS.net/~jrachau/ E-mail: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 03, 2005 10:37 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Congrats ! This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello list ! Just wanted to let you all know that we have sold Oscars Sweet Korina , one of the beautiful mares, we had offered for sale on the recent flyer. Korina rides and drives and was bred by Shirley Anderson. Korina is going to a great home in La Grande, OR. to Jeanine Rachau, who raises Mammoth Jackstock on her beautiful ranch ! Korina will be joining Elska, the Fjord mare she bought from Dave McWethy so Jeanine will have another non-longears to drive and ride ! I promised her that while Korina likes her foodshe does not H HAAA for it every morning !! Check out her wedsite if you get a chance, pretty impressive, and since Jeff and I used to raise donkeys, we couldnt be happier for Korina to get such a great home. Lisa Pedersen / Pedersens Fjords * Cedar City, UTAH waiting for the 2 ft. of snow predicted for tonight on the mountian. http://www.cedarcitysidewalk.com/pedfjord/
Re: spook or smart ?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ...Get some professional help. I know, its $$$ but so are hospital bills. Good-Luck... Thanks, Lisa - I appreciate the advice. I know folks must not be reading it, cuz' I posted several times (smiles) Loki was taken to the trainer for the next month, for full time daily training. This is for starters - it doesn't stop with one month at the trainer's. Afterwards, we *continue* the mounted lessons (me on Loki under her eye.) Seriously - I know time with the trainer is what he needs! :-) Sher in CO
Re: Mane Trims
This message is from: Ruth Bushnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm very fortunate. My best friend who helps me with the Fjords is a retired hair dresser. People were stunned by their manes. Rosemary OH SURE ! I envision that all Fjords will want their manes professionally done now too... and the expense! (tee hee) You are fortunate Rosemary ! = Ruthie, nw mt us
Mane Trims
This message is from: dfle [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm very fortunate. My best friend who helps me with the Fjords is a retired hair dresser. We just recently took two fillies to a Small Farm Trade Show. People were stunned by their manes. People asked me if I clipped the manes--(I wish). Of course, not every Fjord gets the same do--each one seems to have his/her own look. He uses a professional hair stylist scissors and a clippers. He's worked with most of the horses enough that they let him do it. Some are less patient and it takes more than one attempt but of course he really works at it to make it perfect so it takes quite a bit of time for each horse. We don't trim every horse--but the ones we do really look great. Rosemary Sent via the WebMail system at cmnt1.c-magic.com
Re: Loki - blinders - long
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've been listening to this thread and have not commented yet but the more I read, the more I need to share my recent experiences. When I started riding a Fjord 8 months ago, I had alot of fear from my two previous horses that I had to get over. At the first barn we were at, we had to ride outside right near the herd or on the farm fields with large equipment going and barking dogs. Everytime something would happen that I associated with a horse spook from my prvious horses, I would get nervous. Most of the time Finne would stand under me and wonder what the fuss was about. So I learned that I had to train myself not to react and to be a good leader. My response was spooking him! The first time we took him around the property on a trail ride I had decided that the only way I would make it through was to be a good leader for him - mind you I'm trying to control my subconsious!! So I kept making myself do deep breathing and saying to myself that I will be a brave leader for him. It worked, we were even able to make it by the canoe monster which just became a canoe - huh? Over time I have learned many other useful things about handling spooks, etc. The first was don't react - not at all, just keep going exactly as you were. Resist shortening the reins and taking a tighter hold. Unless you are already being run away with, the best way to prevent it is to give the reins a little and let your horse balance himself and recover while you keep yourself sitting solid and heavy - no tight muscles. This is where developing a well balanced, strong but relaxed seat that you can trust comes in! The other very important thing I learned is to always keep the horse focused on you. It is kind of like the John Lyons work that someone mentioned. When the horse is busy listening to you, he doesn't notice what is around him nearly as much. Keeping him busy with look this way move over to the right ,etc. little commands that keep his mind busy. If there is a spooky door or end of the arena desensitize by riding closer each time around the arena and before getting near there start your little commands and will yourself to not think about bad responses by the horse. We passed the test the other day when a person and horse who had never been in the arena with us was in there lunging. The owner started cracking her lunge whip (Finne had gone through a long phase with fear of the lunge whip). He spooked and I stayed rock solid and unresponsive and kept going and there was no more response. Six months ago I never could have ridden in that situation, my fear would have driven him to act crazy. If anyone interested in this subject can get the current issue of Dressage Today, a dressage master, Erik Herbermann, has an article on riding through fear. He is a trainer whose clinics I've watched for years and finally rode in this year. We are using many of his techniques. Now eventhough I have conquered alot of fear, I have a long way to go until I will take Finne out on the country roads at my new boarding barn - hopefuly we'll be ready by spring!! Genie in Ann Arbor, MI Now the owner of Finne the fjord. This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I mentioned to our trainer, who knows his background, if we should add blinders. I agree with her answer - he needs to learn to work without them, to give up that crutch, during his training. So, instead of encouraging the dependence on blinders, she will keep that in mind and work on building his confidence despooking instead.
Fwd: sleigh derby
This message is from: vivian creigh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Begin forwarded message: From: vivian creigh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue Jan 4, 2005 9:38:06 AM US/Eastern To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Sleigh Derby All of you sleigh driving enthusiasts I just received an invitation to compete in an against the clock sleigh driving derby held in the heart of old Quebec city. Qualifications are being held on January 15th, finals are on the 30th. For more info go to www.derbyquebec.com. This sounds like the best thing ever and I know Mira and I could give everyone a run for their $$$ but I will be in FL by then with five Fjords and although I am actually considering leaving Mira behind in VT and driving home, picking her up and heading for Canada to try this out the realities of the winter weather compromising the plan plus the added cost of finding someone to mind the ponies in FL while I'm gone are probably too daunting. So I am urging all you list readers in close proximity to Quebec City to get out there and give it a shot. Show them what these ponies can do! A 23 yr. old Morgan won last year and the prizes sound terrific too. Happy New Year, Vivian Creigh
MWFHC Winter Meeting: Lodging -- another phone number
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For those of you who want to make lodging reservations for the Midwest Fjord Horse Club's winter meeting: For the past several days, the hotel's toll free number 800-595-0606 does not seem to be working correctly. We alerted the hotel to this problem today. You may want to use the hotel's direct dial number 507-452-0606 to make reservations. More about this event at http://mwfhc.org/ DeeAnna
Chimacum Tack/Barb Lee book
This message is from: David McWethy [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'll add a word about Chimacum Tack. In my visit to Washington in December I finally met Janey Amdal, of Chimacum. We had talked on the phone before, and she had given me some excellent leads for things that were helpful while I was there, including the realtor who was terrific. I now count Janey as a good friend, and in addition, we will be working together on some aspects of harness. Janey primarily sells harness at the extremes, for draft and for minis. We have made an agreement that she will take over the selling of Camptown Harness for equines under 12 hands. I have done this because she is already more involved in minis than I am, and I know from her reputation and from talking to her, that she will do an excellent job representing this harness. I will continue to sell our harness for the large pony and horse sizes. I recommend also that you contact Janey about Old Mac shoes, which she stocks. Her website is www.tinytac.com About Barb Lee's book. It will be the definitive work on harnessing in order to have the proper line of draft from collar or breast collar to singletree. If you are serious about driving and haven't read it, I recommend getting it or talking to someone who has read it to explain the concept. Camptown Dave
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