One more trail thought for Laura and Elise
This message is from: Carol Trujillo I've enjoyed reading folks' tips on trail riding, too. One thing I sometimes do is walk my fjord on the trails I often ride. I enjoy the exercise, and it's a good way to pre-view "scary" spots and see things from his eye-level. He seems to get a kick out of it, and I sometimes let him graze as a treat (a big no-no under saddle.) It's also interesting for me to see and interact with him from ground v. saddle level. (Also enjoyed watching my trainer ride him when we'd go out on trail together with me on another horse.) We've walked the busier suburban trails with sections of fence-pounding dogs, dogs whose heads come higher than fence level like a jack in the box, dogs off leash, kids in baby joggers or on trampolines, weekend mowing and weedwacking, big yard sale signs or birthday party balloons that weren't there before--with lots of pauses, praise and strokes not pats. This has reduced his stress level and boosted his confidence when revisiting these sections under saddle. He is more deliberate than other horses I've had and likes to pause and ponder things, and I let him. You can almost hear the gears turning in his head, then he'll heave a sigh and walk on. He responds well to my voice so I also talk to him or hum as we walk or ride along. My attitude greatly influences his, so I think calm and confident thoughts and remember to breathe. (Funny how that works on both of us!) Lastly, I HIGHLY recommend Stacy Westfall's "Ride Safely on The Trail" DVD. I got it FREE from Weaver Leather recently after I bought a Smart Cinch. Great safety and common-sense reminders for being around a horse, on-trail and under-saddle examples and on-the-ground and arena exercises to get ready for trail. Can't say enough about it. Happy Trails :) Carol and Henry in finally fall-feeling So Cal Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Sweetie Pie Ponies...
This message is from: Karen McCarthy 10-4 Jerry I would just amend it to "some of the worst", and I didn't always "see" them, I experienced them. I would be careful making such a statement, the worst runaways that I have > seen were with Fjords. > Jerry Friz, :: Karen McCarthy :: Great Basin Fjords :: Madras, Oregon :: http://www.picturetrail.com/weegees Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
run aways
This message is from: Carol Makosky "the worst runaways that I have seen were with Fjords." Any runaway with any horse or mini is bad. People tend to think that the minis are safe, but you should see those little buggers go. Maybe the only worse part about one with a Fjord is once they set that neck, it's all over. -- We live in the land of the free, only because of the brave. Built Fjord Tough Carol M. On Golden Pond N. Wisconsin Home of Heidi, The Wonder Pony Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2009 #194
This message is from: "jerry friz" On a similar note, we have an adult student rider who was out talking with our trainer after her lesson saying how much she adores the Fjords, but is worried that someday she may have to ride something else and wont know quite how to respond if she gets a spooky horse. I over heard this and assured her not to worry...she just needs to make sure she doesn't ride anything but Fjords :-) Happy Monday, Corinne Logan Hi Corinne, I would be careful making such a statement, the worst runaways that I have seen were with Fjords. Jerry Friz, Anderson, Ca. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: beach ride.
This message is from: Amy Evers A first she would not take a bridle or pick up her feet. That's odd I know this mare very well, have attended her foaling twice, have ridden her a couple of times,?been on the trail with her multiple times, and I have even trimmed her feet a few times. I never had?ANY problem with her picking up her feet at all. I do know that she was originally used on a dude string with no real training (with the owner BEFORE the one you purchased her from) and tht she doesn't like to be the leader - will stop dead and refuse to move on with out someone else in front of her. But I never seen her exhibit any real "bad behavior". Or anything that could remotely be considered dangerous. Amy Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords Cottage Grove OR 97424 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
bit answer
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Kathleen, You asked what bit/bridle Arne had on for his dressage test, answer: Arne was ridden in a myler comfort snaffle bit. Reg. horse bridle. patti jo Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2009 #194
This message is from: "Jo Wilgus" . I over heard this and assured her not to worry...she just needs to make sure she doesn't ride anything but Fjords :-) No better advice than that! Well said. Jo Wilgus Gavilan Hills, CA Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: fjordhorse-digest V2009 #194
This message is from: Corinne Logan > Amen to that Jo. Love the Fjords. I have noticed though that when a "regular" > horse is being raised with Fjords, the Fjord disposition kinda rubs off on > them. Other people must think the same thing ... we sold one of our weanlings last year to a woman who had just bought an expensive warmblood weanling and on her way home from picking him up in Canada, she stop by and picked up her new Fjord. Her reasoning was - in addition to having a sweet Fjord - she wanted someone to help teach the warmblood some good ethics. On a similar note, we have an adult student rider who was out talking with our trainer after her lesson saying how much she adores the Fjords, but is worried that someday she may have to ride something else and wont know quite how to respond if she gets a spooky horse. I over heard this and assured her not to worry...she just needs to make sure she doesn't ride anything but Fjords :-) Happy Monday, Corinne Logan Willows Edge Farm Bothell, WA 425-402-6781 www.willowsedgefarm.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Starfire Farm hosting Manuel Trigo
This message is from: summers moore beth and sandy, I am very interested in this clinic. Bizcocho and I have been starting some lower level dressage and really enjoying it. is there any room for us. We live in carbondale colorado. please let me know thanks summers moore On Oct 11, 2009, at 11:06 AM, Starfire Farm wrote: This message is from: Starfire Farm Hello Everyone, Starfire Farm will be hosting Manuel Trigo for a day of lessons on Friday, November 13th. Manuel Trigo is originally from Badajoz, Extremadura, located in the South of Spain, North of Seville, close to the Portugese border. His academic pursuits led him to Switzerland. Fluent in Spanish and French, Manuel became well versed in the French classical masters studying and practicing the Equitation Francaise de legerete (French equitation of lightness). This has become his passion - this quest for lightness in his daily task performed in the arena with the horses. You can read more about Manuel on his website: http://www.trigomanuel.com/ Manuel works with all breeds and all people of any level of riding/ horse handling, including long-line work. If you are interested in taking a lesson, we have a couple more spots available. Lessons are $95.00. Audit fee is $15.00. I have been working with Manuel for about a year and he has helped me tremendously with BDF Obelisk and our development towards upper level and High School work. Besides being knowledgeable and talented, Manuel is fun to work with! Enjoy looking at his photos and let me know if you are interested. Beth -- Starfire Farm Beth Beymer and Sandy North http://www.starfirefarm.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: laura and elise :) thank you!
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher I love the way interacting with horses can so inform us about ourselves. I like your insight, Laura. Melinda chilly in Pittsburgh On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 11:03 PM, laura fisher wrote: > This message is from: laura fisher > > > If anyone is a big fan of Darby Conleys' cartoon strip " Get Fuzzy" - at > the > bottom of one of his books of comic collections is this: (House rule #4)... > " > The Dog Is Not A Toy" and a picture of Satchel( the dog) with scratches and > band aids that- Bucky, the cat, inflicted).. > > > > In my case what I need to foremost keep in mind is " The Horse is Not a > Flute". Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
