Madison Horse Fair
This message is from: Dave and Patti Walter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Home from a long 4 days at the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison, WI. BUTWHAT A GREAT 4 days it was. We had some VERY trying times. Poor Mike and Susie Sadlon arrived at the fair only to have their mare colick shortly after arriving. Pat Holland, Nancy Hotovy, Susie Sadlon and myself loaded her up and off to the vet hospital we went. The vet on the grounds told us to get her there quick and that is what we did! Tana, had to spend 2 days at the hospital but good for Susie and Mike no surgery was needed. Susie said after getting the news that she wasn't going to need surgery , I feel like I'm $5K richer. We were all relieved that everything went well. Of course, Tana and her team mate Sterlyn didn't get to perform with us, that we were all saddened by, but Tana is healthy that is most important. Those in our demo were, Gary Holland driving their Stallion Wood's Sven. Both were fantastic. Woody took it all in stride, I believe he loved showing the crowd his stuff, in that he is very well behaved, has very nice movement and is very agile. Really a nice driving horse. Good looking too, lovely dark golden brown color. Pat Holland has transformed yet another stallion! We also had 6 riders, Nancy Hotovy, Dawn Schlickman, Lisa Lovett, Joni Griffin, Pat Holland and myself. 3 western and 3 english. We did a simple drill team pattern but it was great! The theme this year was dancing with horses and at one point the riders were all on the center line side passing to the left and then back to the right. The music was achy breaky heart and it really looked and felt like we were line dancing. Very cool! We definately looked like a team in my opinion, I know we sure worked like one. It' s A VERY HARD fair to show at. We come from 4 different states, we don't get to practice together, and many times there is no place to warm your horse up once you are there. There is an outdoor ring, but if it rains, you are out of luck. I think we did the breed proud. I know I sure am proud of the horses and the people. We had a lot of things thrown at us this year. New management at the fair, lots of changes with the fair, lots of changes with our riders/drivers, and even last minute changes with our routine. I changed things the MORNING of our first demo. Definately was for the best, but talk about stress and I am forever considered a drill sergeant, guess someone had to do it! Doing patterns is addictive, you just want to do more and add more steps. WATCH OUT team for next year!!! I also did Horse A Rama in Manitowoc WI, the weekend before. I took 3 Fjords and Karin Peterson brought 2 along. Her and her daughter Ali rode with us. We did a pattern and had some jumps in it. Sat. we did really good! Beginners luck I think! Sunday my mare Heather, caught the jump and took it with her, bringing the pole up to around 4ft. Tomas my gelding was behind her with Eby Higdon riding and Tomas saw the pole up there and went. OH YA He REALLLY took a 4ft'er and I think it was even higher then that. The crowd went nuts! Eby loved it -she would, me, i got flustered and forgot where we were in the pattern. Shocked by the whole thing I guess. Kind of funny, sure most didn't know I messed up but take about going brain dead in the ring, geez. TWO GREAT weekends of showing Fjords, what more can I ask for!! Patti Jo Walter www.franciscreekfjords.com Please note NEW email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
orphan foal
This message is from: Janet [EMAIL PROTECTED] Help! my neighbor's QH just had a foal, and she will have nothing to do with it. So we have a few questions. 1) we gave the baby sheep's colostrum, but if mom won't let him suck, what kind of milk replacer should be used? 2) how much milk per feeding and how often? 3) any ideas on how to get mom to take her baby? the other horses had 'stolen' the newborn, and so it had become separated from the mother for a while. please email me directly as well as to the list because I only get this as the digest [EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: orphan foal
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your vet has a colostrum-substitute injection they can do. Something like that. My foals are routinely checked within 24 hours to make sure they have gotten the antibodies they need, and my understanding is that there is a fix if things are not right. Gail -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Janet Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 11:10 AM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: orphan foal This message is from: Janet [EMAIL PROTECTED] Help! my neighbor's QH just had a foal, and she will have nothing to do with it. So we have a few questions. 1) we gave the baby sheep's colostrum, but if mom won't let him suck, what kind of milk replacer should be used? 2) how much milk per feeding and how often? 3) any ideas on how to get mom to take her baby? the other horses had 'stolen' the newborn, and so it had become separated from the mother for a while. please email me directly as well as to the list because I only get this as the digest [EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Midwest Horse Fair
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello my fellow Fjorders! So this past weekend was the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison Wisconsin and I just thought I would throw in my little experience :D I wasn't in the demo at all, I was just a bystander and I just have to say...WOW! Those who participated in the demo were AWESOME! Not only did the group simply look amazing, but they came up with some pretty interesting and unique moves that were very impressive! Overall I just had a wonderful time and I was very happy to say I was with the fjord group! Great job everyone!! Oh and I also videotaped the demo, sorry if the picture is a little shakey :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzxgtWqGi-Q Robin L Holland 8521 Springer Hall Murray KY 42071 815-858-4042 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: orphan foal
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] There is a colostrum substituted that you can get from your vet - IGG - that you feed in a bottle. Then, there are a couple of milk replacers made especially for equines; Foal Lac is the one that comes to mind right off hand. I would definitely check with your vet as to whether the sheep colostrum is appropriate for a foal. Wish your friend good luck with the baby! Amy Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords 260 May Creek Rd Days Creek, OR 97429 541-825-3303 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Carriage Driving List
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] If there is someone here that is also on the carriage driving list, that would be willing to post something for me, please contact me at my email below. Thanks! Amy Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords 260 May Creek Rd Days Creek, OR 97429 541-825-3303 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
FW: Earth Day
This message is from: Ursula Brian Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Water is our primary resource and will impact us the most. Happy EARTH DAY.what are YOU doing to help our earth today? How about you contact all the friends in your computer address book and forward the following information: Don't; know if anyone else saw the news this morning. Bob Sandford of the UN Water Resource committee was on and provided this website www.Thinkwater.ca http://www.thinkwater.ca/ It gives steps on reducing the Water Footprint in your home. There are specific simple steps which people can incorporate with very little effort. Also www.goblue.org http://www.goblue.org/ Use this day to spend a few minutes on this task. Oh Happy Day. Ursula gives you permission to forward this specific e-mail.just click forward and add your address book in the To: box _ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
transport and layovers
This message is from: C Sweet [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have purchased a 3 year old Fjord filly from Francis Creek Farm, now I need to get her home as quickly as possible. Anyone know of any transport going through Wisconsin, then heading anywhere near California? Sacramento??? If I can get her to one of the southern states (New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, West Texas, Southern Colorado)need a place to put her, then I can her there if nobody can get her any further.. Help! Looks like a nice road trip for me, plus I can meet some new Fjord people along the way I am having a hard time finding transport. Thanks! Carole Sweet Modesto, Calif. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
NFHR apparel, etc sale continues
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just wanted to remind people that there are some items left. The response has been good. You can see the sales items at the NFHR website. Thanks! -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM personal: [EMAIL PROTECTED] NFHR: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 Dogs (and horses, cm) are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. -Roger Caras Sarchasm (n) The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
