Re: stumbling Fjords
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If your saddle was pinching or jabbing her shoulders that may have made her stumble. Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska cloudy and mild, 20 degrees At 10:54 AM 12/8/2007, you wrote: This message is from: "Nature Friends Outdoor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I finally got to ride my mare in the Little Joe bare back pad and a few things changed (first my legs kind of ached...but with a barrel shaped horse that's unavoidable). I noticed that my mare is lighter on the forehand and less prone to stumble. She had a higher lighter head carriage and seemed more balanced and overall really happy. Also you have such a close contact that the slightest hint of a pressure from my legs would make her react. I am wondering about my saddle now... even though she never resented being saddled or ridden with it and I know that it fits her. That might be something to explore especially if your horse does not stumble in harness... Yasmine Djabri The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Stumbling Fjords
This message is from: "Melissa Dowling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Not long after basic riding training began, my coming-6-year-old Fjord gelding began stumbling. When rest/light work, bute, hoof trimming, etc., had no effect, I had x-rays of his front pasterns taken. I was devastated at the diagnosis--low articular ringbone in both front legs. Even my vet was surprised by what the x-rays revealed, given my gelding's age. I had bought him as a long yearling, and was crazy about him. He had been to a few small shows, and everybody loved him. Needless to say, all of my plans for a dressage and trailriding life with him came to a sudden halt. Even after several rounds of extracorporeal shock wave therapy, I never felt comfortable or safe riding him on other than level surfaces, and at no faster than a walk. He had a wonderful temperament, and I wanted him to be more than a pasture ornament. After much research, I located a therapeutic riding program that, with full knowledge of his low ringbone, agreed to a permanent lease instead of a donation so that I could maintain ownership. The directors of the program are thrilled to have him, and I am happy knowing that he has had a second chance at a career. The moral of the story--Stumbling is not always benign; it can be a symptom of a serious underlying condition. Melissa Dowling The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
stumbling
This message is from: "Debby Stai" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My husbands nonfjord use to stumble, to the point of falling on his face...mostly it was rider errorThe horse did have some confirmation problems, over at the knee and behind at the fetlockBut, husband had a habit of carrying the horse, especially at the canter...when he'd "drop" contact, the horse would fall on his faceHe never stumbled when running free... Debby The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: When to use hoof boots
This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Forgot the link. http://www.naturalhoofcareofcolorado.com/contactus.html The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Web site update
This message is from: Lauren Sellars <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello Just letting you know that I have finally updated our sales list photos. .fjordhorse.net We have some new photos of our stallion Telemarks Odin as well on our breeding page. what a good looker. Even more exciting is we have our first u tube up and running . It was a fun putting this together. http://www.youtube.com/snowyfjords Enjoy Lauren Sellars The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
When to use hoof boots
This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This is a very practical discussion of using hoof boots. It avoids the "black and white" dichotomy between being shod and barefoot. It also points out that boots are often helpful in situations where the horse is serviceably sound working barefoot on trails, but would be capable of much better collected gaits when booted all the way around. I have noticed that, with boots, some of my horses immediately become much better moving animals than they ever were while shod. Gail The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: stumbling horses
This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I wonder if she stumbles because tender feet prevent her from doing a "heel first" landing. See this link. http://www.naturalhoofcareofcolorado.com/hoofdistortions.html I noticed this guy is near Beth and Sandy and Jeanne. Gail The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Wooly mammoth Fjord...and then some!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'd have to nominate Bogie, the Love Pony, as a candidate for the Wooly-Mammoth-of-the-Year Award. Braveheart gets dense and plush but retains most of his boyish figure. Bogie, on the other hand, assumes the dimensions of a 55 gallon drum and grows truly a truly amazing haircoat. My brother Lance (not a particularly horsey person) was looking at him in the field the other day and remarked that, except for the legs, he really looked like an enormous tribble. Poor baby...he's on a constant diet - a situation with which I can certainly identify. The up-side is that those bareback rides to the mailbox are warm and comfy like you wouldn't believe. Well, I'm off to Sam's Club to stock up on Christmas carrots and apples. There's another plus to Fjordhorses...they have such nice, simple Christmas wish-lists. TTFN! Kay and Bogie, who says, "Oh, look! Flying reindeer!" and Braveheart, who says, "Big deal. How smart can they be? Their driver keeps yelling 'whoa! whoa! whoa!' and they keep right on going!" **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Fwd: RE: David Klove
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I received this message from Nancy Lehnert. I know at least some of you know David & might want to send him a card or something. Mike Hi Mike, I have just received a letter from David Klove that said he was feeling he can die soon and sent his best wishes. Since I am out of the Fjord loop these days, I was wondering what would be the best way to let his friends know who would like to send him greetings to keep in contact with him throught his difficult time so he is not isolated. Please let me know by email if you find out how he is doing. Best regards to you and your family. Sincerely, Nancy Lehnert The last address I had for David was Miltzowsgate 2, Voss 5700, Norway === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Snow Flakes
This message is from: Sharon Knipe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The pics of the snow flake catching Fjord are priceless. This is typical Fjord behaviour but to capture it is unbelievable. Thanks for sharing them Jean. My Fjordies are also wooly mamoths. I'm sure come Spring that many birds with feather their nests with Fjordy Hair. Sharon Knipe in cold Southern Alberta The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
stumbling horses
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a horse who tends to stumble also. We discovered she has thin soles, so now my farrier puts leather pads on her front feet. She's not perfect with the pads, but the situation is improved. Karen The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Wooly mammoth fjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <> We tend to refer to Joe as "the poofster" - this dryer analogy fits him to a T. But it is very nice to bury your face into that spot where the shoulder meets the neck. Kate with Joe (who is extra fuzzy) and Della (who is just regular fjord fuzzy) **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
