New horses
This message is from: "Steve Sessoms" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Usually, when I introduce new horses to my herd, I leave them in the foaling paddock for a few days. My herd can see the new horse from a distance and vise versa. Then I open the gate to the barn paddock during the day, it doubles the space for the new horse and lets it meet the herd over a gate. At the gate, Dorina would have held the new mare in contempt and kept the curious younger ones away from the gate unless everyone was calm - she would have ruled no matter what. That way they get to figure out who's who and what position they will hold without much fuss and under my watchful eye. After a couple days of letting them touch noses I let the new horse out into the herd. I have never had any problems with this method, no big fence fights or anything. Dorina, my old Holunder daughter, always kept everyone safe and is too smart to engage in a big fence fight. Well, I listened to someone else's method of introducing new horses this time and, as a result, Dorina has been knocked off her pedestal and Solly, our new mare, has taken over. My friend suggested I let Solly out alone to get the know the pasture then let my horses out to make friends one by one. I made the big mistake of letting Dorina out first. Dorina freaked! She had the double task of protecting her herd in the next pasture from the newcomer and protecting herself from a younger, taller mare who was stronger in mind and body. Hence, Dorina ran back and forth all upset and didn't dominate anywhere. When I saw how badly it was going I let Shaggy, my laid back mommy-mare, and her son, Arlo, out. Dorina still had a hard time because she couldn't keep up with all the running horses. Then I let the other two out. Solly was clearly the strongest minded mare in the herd and the next day she was boss and I have never seen poor Dorina look so dejected. The good thing is, it looks like Solly will be a good lead mare. I think she will take much of the load off Dorina's shoulders and the herd will still gather around Dorina's skirts like they always have. So I am hoping the change will not be a bad thing for dear old Dorina. Anyways, I would love to hear how other folks manage to introduce a new horse to their herd. Meredith Sessoms Moulton AL ~ Dorina ~ NFR Aagot ~ TK Anjanette ~ TK Arlo ~ Sollyskur ~ Pepper ~ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Extreme Home Makeover preview
This message is from: "Pat Holland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi, Guys, Did anyone happen to see the preview to next weeks Extreme Home Makeover show? It's a makeover in Maryland and shows a Fjord in a handicapped riding program. Anyone know whom this might be? Pat Holland The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #10
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 1/13/08 7:05:03 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Well, I'm here to tell yah that IT IS WORKING!!! I > am little miss canter with confidence these days! It feels so good, I > really > do think I have achieved "average"! Average is a great place to be > kate, i know you and i talked about this a lot last year, and i am just DELIGHTED for you! i am glad you found a horse that allowed you to learn and feel comfortable doing it. WAYTOGO! laurie, and oz, who likes the same default your horse does. i turned him loose in the arena after our ride today, and he proceeded to saunter to the other end, and just stood there. the speed was overwhelming...not. ** Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: confidence
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Kate sounds like you have struck gold. Congratulations!!! Jean Gayle Author of: 'The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 to 1949 Send: $20 to Three Horse's Press 7403 Blaine Rd Aberdeen, WA 98520 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Fjords for Sale
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Spring will soon be here. If you are one of those that always envy the folks making announcements of new foals, here is your chance to be on the other side of the fence! I have for sale a 14 year old mare, 14.2 hands, rides and drives both single and pair and is due to foal in mid March. If you are seriously interested in buying a very nice mare that will give you a lovely foal, please contact me at my private Email - [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) I also have a 1.5 year old gelding that is ready to find a special person of his own. Amy Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords 260 May Creek Rd Days Creek, OR 97429 541-825-3303 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
confidence
This message is from: kate charboneau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have followed some excellent advice given on this list, and last summer bought an older (sorry, other-than-Fjord) gelding that has Halt as his default speed. I keep him at a place that's right on my way home from work that has a heated indoor arena. We ride every day after work, and take a lesson a week. This is the same trainer that had my Fjord, Fred, for 30 days last July. My goal was to achieve "average" in my confidence and in my perception of my own riding skills by spring. Well, I'm here to tell yah that IT IS WORKING!!! I am little miss canter with confidence these days! It feels so good, I really do think I have achieved "average"! Average is a great place to be. I am going to send Fred back to the trainer in May & June; he'll be four, and I am a very different rider now than I was last year. I assume that I'll probably keep him boarded there through the summer, fall & winter, to ride every day & have lessons each week. I have real hope that this will be a wonderful year for Fred & me. :) _ Share life as it happens with the new Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
invitation to join Fjordhorse Webring
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Everyone- I am sending out another invite to join the Fjord Horse Webring. I have been managing this ring for several years and there are only SIX SITES on it, including mine. Membership in Webring is free, brings traffic to your site, and gives you a cool navbar with a Fjord picture for your home page. Sites must be Fjord-related and can advertise your horse-related products or services. For more info, go to: http://w.webring.com/hub?ring=fjordhorsering Brigid Wasson SF Bay Area, CA www.eponahorsemanship.com More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
