RE: hauling horses
This message is from: "karl & Jerrie Froelch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Pat wrote "... We stopped often and let him stretch and relax -" How often is "stopping often" in you opinion? Do you get them out and walk them around or just take a break from movement? Our mares always get very sweaty when they travel. This seems like an indication of stress to me although they show no other signs of being bothered by travel. They eat and drink and leave healthy droppings and step happily into the trailer every time. Jerrie Froelich The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
hot wire fencing
This message is from: "Tamarack Lamb & Wool" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'd like to second the suggestion to check out Premier for fencing supplies. They test all of their products on their own farm, and the people who answer the phone actually use the products themselves. Premier has a reputation for top quality products, and if there is a problem, they are very good about resolving it. http://www.premier1supplies.com/fencing.php?species_id=4&; the above might require copy and pasting to make it work. Janet -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
towing vehicle
This message is from: "Tamarack Lamb & Wool" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I definitely agree that it is important to have adequate truck, not to pull the trailer, but to stop it, and to hold it steady when hitting road debris or wandering off the edge of the pavement. Trailer brakes fail for a number of reasons and you want enough truck to hold the whole rig. It is a mass thing...too light a truck and that trailer is going to push it, or too light a truck and the trailer will pull it right off the road. It is not the pulling power that is the issue, it is stability when something goes wrong that is important. It takes a heavy truck to hold a heavy trailer stable. Janet -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
hauling horses
This message is from: "Pat Holland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Whatever Catherine Lassesen has to haul with -maybe she'll come onto the list and tell you what she has - but when we took Hostar back to Idaho - the trip went exceptionally well because of her unit. Or maybe its because Catherine is such an intuitive driver with livestock in tow - Hostar arrived after three days on the road in fantastic shape, 100% sound and content, even after becoming sick at the Winona Event. We stopped often and let him stretch and relax - I know her trailer was an older (better) Feathrlite - made much better than the new ones. I don't remember what kind of truck she had but she drove it like a seasoned long haul trucker driver - I never did publically thank Catherine for her work on that trip - it was long and tedious and it would have been hard to find a better companion for the trip. I'll always remember her great care and concern for the care of an animal I thought the world of. Thanks Catherine, your a gem and I'll always remember that trip with fond memories. Pat Holland The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: "Beth Pulsifer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> have received this message several timemessage is from: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>s I have received this message several times in the past couple of days, also. Beth in Maine The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Durango and Ram 1500
This message is from: "Vanessa N. Weber" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Jerry, I am having trouble identifying this on the Dodge website. Perhaps you could tell me what it is currently called. Mine is a Dodge diesel 1 ton, >>> dually, full 8 foot bed, with an exhaust brake. Also, what is a dually? Vanessa -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of jerrell friz Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2007 6:05 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Fw: Durango and Ram 1500 This message is from: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - Original Message - From: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "fjordhorse-digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 9:18 AM Subject: Fw: Durango and Ram 1500 > > - Original Message - > From: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 6:54 PM > Subject: Fw: Durango and Ram 1500 > > >> Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 10:46 PM >> Subject: Re: Durango and Ram 1500 >> >> >>> Hi list, >>> >>> Over the years I have pulled a lot of trailers, with many different >>> rigs. I used too make several trips a year to and from Alaska, hauling >>> horses. >>> >>> I would not use anything less than a 1 ton dually, full 8 foot bed. In >>> fact I would not ride in your little pick-up pulling a horse trailer. I >>> have seen too many accidents. And I have had my share of blowouts, and >>> with a dually you have a better chance of staying on the road. It might >>> be over kill, but how much are the horses worth to you.?? >>> And Lisa makes a good point, stopping!!! What ever you use, buy the >>> best brake controller there is and keep it adjusted. Also, buy the best >>> tires. >>> >>> Everybody has their favorite vehicle. Mine is a Dodge diesel 1 ton, >>> dually, full 8 foot bed, with an exhaust brake. >>> >>> In Ca. you have to have a commercial license to pull a trailer over >>> 10,000 lbs. Some, other states are requiring it also. I was talking to >>> a CHP officer the other day, about the license, he did not know about >>> the requirement for a cdl. But, he did say that he will ticket any >>> small vehicle pulling a large trailer . He was very much in favor of >>> dually type vehicles used as tow vehicles. >>> >>> That's my 2 cents worth. >>> Regards, >>> Jerry Friz, Anderson, Ca. >>> >> > For your security this Message has been checked for Viruses as a courtesy of Com-Pair Services! The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Durango and Ram 1500
This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have received this message several times from the list? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of jerrell friz Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2007 2:05 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Fw: Durango and Ram 1500 This message is from: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - Original Message - From: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "fjordhorse-digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 9:18 AM Subject: Fw: Durango and Ram 1500 > > - Original Message - > From: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 6:54 PM > Subject: Fw: Durango and Ram 1500 > > >> Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 10:46 PM >> Subject: Re: Durango and Ram 1500 >> >> >>> Hi list, >>> >>> Over the years I have pulled a lot of trailers, with many different >>> rigs. I used too make several trips a year to and from Alaska, hauling >>> horses. >>> >>> I would not use anything less than a 1 ton dually, full 8 foot bed. In >>> fact I would not ride in your little pick-up pulling a horse trailer. I >>> have seen too many accidents. And I have had my share of blowouts, and >>> with a dually you have a better chance of staying on the road. It might >>> be over kill, but how much are the horses worth to you.?? >>> And Lisa makes a good point, stopping!!! What ever you use, buy the >>> best brake controller there is and keep it adjusted. Also, buy the best >>> tires. >>> >>> Everybody has their favorite vehicle. Mine is a Dodge diesel 1 ton, >>> dually, full 8 foot bed, with an exhaust brake. >>> >>> In Ca. you have to have a commercial license to pull a trailer over >>> 10,000 lbs. Some, other states are requiring it also. I was talking to >>> a CHP officer the other day, about the license, he did not know about >>> the requirement for a cdl. But, he did say that he will ticket any >>> small vehicle pulling a large trailer . He was very much in favor of >>> dually type vehicles used as tow vehicles. >>> >>> That's my 2 cents worth. >>> Regards, >>> Jerry Friz, Anderson, Ca. >>> >> > For your security this Message has been checked for Viruses as a courtesy of Com-Pair Services! The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Fw: Durango and Ram 1500
This message is from: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - Original Message - From: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "fjordhorse-digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 9:18 AM Subject: Fw: Durango and Ram 1500 - Original Message - From: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 6:54 PM Subject: Fw: Durango and Ram 1500 Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 10:46 PM Subject: Re: Durango and Ram 1500 Hi list, Over the years I have pulled a lot of trailers, with many different rigs. I used too make several trips a year to and from Alaska, hauling horses. I would not use anything less than a 1 ton dually, full 8 foot bed. In fact I would not ride in your little pick-up pulling a horse trailer. I have seen too many accidents. And I have had my share of blowouts, and with a dually you have a better chance of staying on the road. It might be over kill, but how much are the horses worth to you.?? And Lisa makes a good point, stopping!!! What ever you use, buy the best brake controller there is and keep it adjusted. Also, buy the best tires. Everybody has their favorite vehicle. Mine is a Dodge diesel 1 ton, dually, full 8 foot bed, with an exhaust brake. In Ca. you have to have a commercial license to pull a trailer over 10,000 lbs. Some, other states are requiring it also. I was talking to a CHP officer the other day, about the license, he did not know about the requirement for a cdl. But, he did say that he will ticket any small vehicle pulling a large trailer . He was very much in favor of dually type vehicles used as tow vehicles. That's my 2 cents worth. Regards, Jerry Friz, Anderson, Ca. For your security this Message has been checked for Viruses as a courtesy of Com-Pair Services! The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Freeform treeless saddles...
This message is from: "Lola Lahr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have and I love them. I have 3 of them now - for all of the riders and horses my trailer can accommodate! I trail ride, and I use them without breast collars or cruppers - and they don't move! Some the the trails in the foot hills of the Cascades are steep and rocky, with long ups and downs. We cross streams where you have to ride down the bank, cross the water and up the opposite bank. My mare, Lisa, needs to sniff any unfamiliar water before deciding to cross, so there was one time when her hind legs were on top of the bank and her fores were at the edge of the water, with her head down, it gave me the feeling that if she took one more step down, I would go tumbling over her head. That was the only time I thought it might be nice to have the Australian poleys or a Western pommel (without horn!) in front of me, but that would happen with any English saddle! She then jumped the stream, so I was glad I had been leaning forward! I have one Fjord who needs the forward girthing, and one who needs the girthing further back, so one of my saddles has the full girthing option so I can accommodate either. Mine have 11 dee rings so I can tie on the Stowaway saddle bags, and other stuff. I did not like the Bates equivalent to the Wintec webbers that came with my 1st saddle, too hard to get that t-buckle into the stiff little hole, and too short, so I replaced them with a regular set of leathers. I love the way you can move the leathers to a stirrup position that is comfortable for you. I had a bad experience with stirrup position on a Bob Marshall, which was my $$ fault for ordering the wrong type of saddle. I love the deep seat. I feel vvery secure in my Freeform, whereas, with a Wintec, I felt "perched" way above my horse's back. The Bob Marshall's were a little too long for my Arabs and Fjords, and built up a tremendous amount of heat underneath! That was a HUGE problem for one of my horses. The difference in my horses' movement is incredible. I no longer have to deal with them hating that thing coming at them when I go to saddle them up, jigging around when I get on, or trying to run out from underneath a saddle that is hurting or uncomfortable. I wish I had known about (or that they were around earlier!) a long time ago. I have spent a tremendous amount of money - probably thousands of dollars- on saddles that didn't fit me or the horses. The Freeform is a great investment. I have various seat sizes that I can just pop on for my 12 yr old niece, my 50+ year old husband, me, friends. I just went to a Horse Expo in Albany, OR this weekend, and the Action Rider Tack store had a wonderful display of the new Freeeforms. They have redesigned the girthing system so the there is more flexibility in where it fits the horse. The leathers are hugely improved! they have the Enduro seat - with a smaller softer blend of the Western pommel (without horn) and the Australian poley. For $250, I'm going to order one of those seats! For $100 I can order the new leathers! I don't have to buy a whole new saddle to get them. One thing I learned is that you need to get a seat that is big enough for you. My original seat was 16.5". It was too short and kept pushing me forward ( I kept having to scoot back, but I still felt secure). I bought my next saddle, which was used, and it came with a 17.5" seat. It is perfect! I am 5'6". Sorry this is so long, but I really love these saddles! Feel free to e-mail me privately if you have any more questions. On 3/24/07, sbiluk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This message is from: "sbiluk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I was wondering if any one on the digest has tried the Freeform treeless > saddle? If you have I would love to hear your likes and dislikes... > > Thanx. > Sandy Biluk > Kristar Farm > Romeo, MI > > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: > http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
