Elise
This message is from: laura fisher This is the second day Elise has had her very own stall next to the other horses. We fianally got a stall empty of another neighbors' horse so Elise was rigged up in the arena--but now she is SOOhappy! Today we had out first bad rain storm so we kept the horses in, there is a lot of wind that blows branches etc. Anyway, my husband went to feed the horses and had to laugh when he noticed that all of our other horses( but not Elise) were looking out at the weather, wet to their shoulders but their behinds nice and dry ...and there is Elise just the opposite with her butt and body completely out in the storm and only her head in the dry stall! go figure ? ;) Laura _ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222985/direct/01/ 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 #195 ground movement
This message is from: laura fisher I try to check out how my horse is feeling and develop flexibility while on the ground, but I have never been able to get a horse to REALLY move one front foot over another while the hind foot pivots, in fact, I get the two- the phrases: "move on hindquarters"- "move off forefeet" (whatever...) mixed up? see? I don't even know what to call it. I am a teeny bit dyslexic and get the two mixed up even though I go over it in books. I never had a trainer who would teach me ground movements I had to learn from books, I don't think that works as well... So if anyone can tell me how to approach the horse to move the front hooves please let me know. My sweet fjord is not very quick on her toes when it comes to ground movement. I have to know where to specifically push and PUSH! once she gets it then it all starts to go together. :) > Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:58:13 -0700 > From: cavy_l...@yahoo.com > Subject: Re: fjordhorse-digest V2009 #195 > To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com > > This message is from: Heather Baskey > > Absolutely! I work on the ground first (pre-flight checks) and disengage, move backwards, sideways, check out transitions, etc.etc.etc. Then, once aboard - I re-check all the steps that I checked out on the ground. > > I stand by the philosophy of controlling the mind through the feet. Any horse can run through a bit! > > Check out the mind on the ground, then move it to the saddle. > > Heather (who is a firm believer in the importance and maintenance of ground work) > > > > > > i STILL do turns on the forehand, and on the hocks with him on > the ground before i even mount up. then i do them again on him. but i never > see anyone teach thatshe always told me YOU control the feet. > > laurie and oz > > > > __ > Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! > > http://www.flickr.com/gift/ > > Important FjordHorse List Links: > Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e > FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f > > _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsofts powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/ 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 #195
This message is from: Heather Baskey Absolutely! I work on the ground first (pre-flight checks) and disengage, move backwards, sideways, check out transitions, etc.etc.etc. Then, once aboard - I re-check all the steps that I checked out on the ground. I stand by the philosophy of controlling the mind through the feet. Any horse can run through a bit! Check out the mind on the ground, then move it to the saddle. Heather (who is a firm believer in the importance and maintenance of ground work) i STILL do turns on the forehand, and on the hocks with him on the ground before i even mount up. then i do them again on him. but i never see anyone teach thatshe always told me YOU control the feet. laurie and oz __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/ Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Heather emerg dismount
This message is from: Heather Baskey Yes - one rein stops do work at the canter - you just have to be on the correct lead when you do it ;-) Emergency dismount all begins with the one-rein stop. Disengagement of hindquarters. If you stopped with your left rein, then push the pommel (or withers) with your right hand) to gain lift out of the seat (both feet OUT of stirrups) and dismount to left side (dismounting to the side in which rein you used in the one-rein stop). Turn to face horse and lead backwards. Practice from both sides (right and left). One side is always easier than the other ;-) I do have a video clip of me doing it while Henry was in training - but it's horribly embarrasing due to my lack of physical fitness at the moment! Heather (who's every muscle from waist down is burning and aching). Could Heather try to discribe emergency dismount? Thank heavens I have an English saddle or I'd be hangin' from the horn no doubt:) Tonja Acker-Richards 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 any horse is
This message is from: "Jo Wilgus" Any horse whatever breed is capable of unacceptable behavior. I grew up on a Shetland they were famous for running away. Learned real quick that"emergency whoa." . Proper training is the key to reducing any unacceptable behavior and even then there are accidents. I will say this, I am happier riding my Fjord than any of the other breeds I have owned. I believe the Fjord is a kinder, gentler horse. They are also highly intelligent so without a knowledgable human I can see where a bad behavior could arise. I know many good riders who would have a much better ride on a Fjord then the horse they are currently riding. Makes me all the more appreciative. Also anyone purchasing a Fjord who buys from a reputable breeder will get the scoop on the mindset of the Fjord. Off to talk to Regn and Duffers. Enjoy your day. Jo Wilgus Gavilan Hills, CA where the clouds are teasin us. it never rains in 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: Lori Albrough I would be careful making such a statement, the worst runaways that I have seen were with Fjords. Jerry Friz, I agree. Although I'm sure we're all quite enamoured of Fjords, they are still just horses and share the same qualities of horses, including the fact that each one is an individual (just because they "look alike" doesn't mean they act alike). Let's not let breed hype take over common sense and end up leading newcomers to believe things that can't possibly be true (like "anyone can train a Fjord" or "anyone will be safe on any Fjord"). Lori -- Lori Albrough Bluebird Lane Fjords R.R.#3 Moorefield Ont Canada N0G 2K0 phone: 519-638-5598 email: l...@bluebirdlane.com http://www.bluebirdlane.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: Costumes
This message is from: jern...@mosquitonet.com Just think how that would look on a WHITE DUN! Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, another incredible warm fall day : 60 degrees and sunny. Those on the List may want to check out the "Wild Ass > Clowns"?on the front page of http://www.cdcta.com??? Not only did the Clowns > end up > with a very respectable 8th place on their team dressage, they won the hotly > contested best costume prize over 13 other teams.? > > > > Margaret Bogie > > Ironwood Farm > > http://www.ironwood-farm.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: water drops
This message is from: "coy...@acrec.com" ...I get dizzy when crossing moving water, so I have a hard time getting him moving while trying to hold on myself, LOL... Oh, I so understand what you mean! I have to look at the opposite bank, down at my horse, up at the sky ... anywhere but at the moving water. If I don't, I get dizzy and lightheaded and almost feel like I'm going to fall off without really falling off. Really unpleasant. --DeeAnna Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Fjord power
This message is from: Corinne Logan > I would be careful making such a statement, the worst runaways that I have > seen were with Fjords. > Jerry Friz, Touche! Yes, the Fjords can be very strong and although I have never seen a Fjord accident before, I am sure they are quite capable. It was more of a tongue in cheek comment and we all got a giggle. But thank you for the reminder... Thanks, 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: fjordhorse-digest V2009 #195
This message is from: crystal...@aol.com In a message dated 10/13/09 1:47:17 PM, owner-fjordhorse-dig...@angus.mystery.com writes: > Her reasoning was - in addition to having a sweet Fjord - she wanted > someone to help teach the warmblood some good ethics. > funny thingthey can surprise you. the instructor at my new barn has been watching me ride oz for a couple of months now, and loves how quiet, yet slightly stubborn, he is. never a reason to worry, good manners, etc. she has been getting him in and out of the pasture for me, since it's very muddy and slippery, there are a couple of gate crashers in there, and my knee is getting so bad that i can't manage the mud. so we are walking him on the driveway back to the pasture, and he does his grab for grass. she hasn't seen that before, but he used to do it a lot at the old place. he was in a dry lot, and there was grass right outside the gate, so on his way back in he was known for dropping his head and making a bee line for the grass. he caught her by surprise, and then she corrected him by surprise. hopefully it won't become a habit, but right now the pastures are all pretty much chewed down and they are on hay twice a day. but...other than that, they are perfect :) laurie, and oz, who resembles a yak in progress Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Heather emerg dismount
This message is from: Tonja Acker-Richards Could Heather try to discribe emergency dismount? Thank heavens I have an English saddle or I'd be hangin' from the horn no doubt:) One rein stop works at canter just fine btw. Just start it first in round pen or arena. My first go at it was on trail . Phew. Caught the booger in the first few steps luckily. He was gonna catch up to big brother Nick the quick way. No no baby we no run. Tonja Acker-Richards Pond House Farm 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 #195
This message is from: crystal...@aol.com In a message dated 10/13/09 1:47:17 PM, owner-fjordhorse-dig...@angus.mystery.com writes: > Each and every time that I mount > Henry, I practice lateral flexion and then disengagement of his > hindquarters. > Throughout our workout (whatever it may be), I practice one-rein stops at > a > walk/trot (not confident enough to do at a canter - emotional fitness for > "me" > to work on) > wow, that is the one thing that i also do before every ride. the first riding teacher i had in 2001, when i got my first horse, taught everyone how to move the feet on the ground before we even got on. and the emergency stop and dismount. i STILL do turns on the forehand, and on the hocks with him on the ground before i even mount up. then i do them again on him. but i never see anyone teach thatshe always told me YOU control the feet. laurie and oz Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: costumes?
This message is from: rmcke...@comcast.net Here is a video of a halloween costume party. The horse in the first frames of the video is an angel. My wife made the costume and is in the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr0VyalwIBc rob Mckenzie In downtown St. Paul - Original Message - From: Bonnie MacCurdy To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:24:23 + (UTC) Subject: costumes? This message is from: Bonnie MacCurdy Hi Hi List, Has anyone made an angel or Pegasus costume for their fjord--you know,�with wings? I would love to see pictures of this if you have made one. What is the favorite costume you have made for your fjord? I made an awesome zebra costume for my Percheron one year. I made it out of zebra stripped fake fur so I can only use it in the winter otherwise it would be too hot. Bonnie raining in CA 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: costumes?
This message is from: rmcke...@comcast.net Here is a video of a halloween costume party. The horse in the first frames of the video is an angel. My wife made the costume and is in the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr0VyalwIBc Rob Mckenzie In downtown St. Paul Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Costumes
This message is from: mabo...@aol.com I made an awesome zebra costume for my Percheron one year. I made it out of zebra stripped fake fur so I can only use it in the winter otherwise it would be too hot. I couldn't resist commenting on the zebra costume.? You don't need fur to make one, you just need paint.? Those on the List may want to check out the "Wild Ass Clowns"?on the front page of http://www.cdcta.com??? Not only did the Clowns end up with a very respectable 8th place on their team dressage, they won the hotly contested best costume prize over 13 other teams.? Margaret Bogie Ironwood Farm http://www.ironwood-farm.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: water drops
This message is from: Sarah Donchi Funny reading everyone's stories about rolling in water. I have a horse who LOVES water. He will splash or roll in a mud puddle, lake, on the beach, in a river...and he loves to go running/splashing through puddles. I admit, I will unwisely let him roll when he's not wearing a saddle because I think it's cute and he has such a good time, but I sure have to be careful when riding through water. My biggest problem is that I get dizzy when crossing moving water, so I have a hard time getting him moving while trying to hold on myself, LOL. --- On Thu, 10/8/09, fjordhorse-digest wrote: Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:19:03 EDT From: pedfjo...@aol.com Subject: water drops This message is from: pedfjo...@aol.com Totally agree with Deeana about the pawing first. It USUALLY means to get movingNOW ! when in water. Jeffs horse, Brandy gave no warning. He would sometimes get those " weak knees " when walking through deep sand or entering a turn-out area, but often he would drop like a shot in shallow or deep water. When living in CA. we had the trail system through the Norco riverbeds. It was always an adventure between the soft deep sand, the river itself, the wild pigs who used to jump out squeeling at the very worst time.the heavy bamboo that you had to lay down over the top of your saddle to get through, and the inmates from the local prison whos crews you would run into trying to cut back that bamboo and keep the trail system open. Boy howdy, my horses were alot more broke there ! 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: Runaways
This message is from: Heather Baskey Something that I don't see often when people work with horses (at several barns that I have been at) is emergency stops/dismount techniques. Why wait until something happens to test if it works? Each and every time that I mount Henry, I practice lateral flexion and then disengagement of his hindquarters. Throughout our workout (whatever it may be), I practice one-rein stops at a walk/trot (not confident enough to do at a canter - emotional fitness for "me" to work on). Once a week, I always practice an emergency dismount (reinforcement of steps to take - the more I do it, the more natural for me it will become). I could never think of just saddling up and going off for a ride, without doing my "pre-flight checks" in case the inevitable happens! Interestingly enough, I was auditing a clinic with riders who had "years" of experience. When the Clinician asked if they would "bet their life" on a one-rein stop - not one single person put up their hand. Heather __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/ Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
