MN to WI anyone?
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Just wondering if anyone is going from the cities in MN across to the EAST side of WI say in the next month?? I picked up two Horses from Janet McNally this weekend and we both forgot to transfer her harness into my trailer. Yikes, silly us. Love to get her harness, without her having to mail it to me if at all possible. She can bring the Harness to the cities in MN, if anyone is heading that way and going anywhere towards Green Bay area or ??? THANKS Patti Jo Walter Francis Creek Fjords Two River WI Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
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This message is from: Heather Baskey Ditto ditto ditto. I just lost my beloved Fjord to EPM. I listened to all those around me that it wasn't unusual for a trip here/there from a young horse and/or his feet were improperly trimmed, and/or he was going through a growth spurt, etc.etc. I did end up calling the vet (as the last 2 weeks, the uncoordination was quite evident) and Henry had a full neurological exam. He did test positive for EPM, but the Vet College (University of Guelph) were going on about Wobbler's (suspicious radiograph of cervical C-7). I still do not have the full post-mortem report, so right now - still left wondering what caused the lesions along his CNS. Anyhow - if you find this unusual behaviour for your horse, I would definitely call the vet. Better safe than sorry and if it is nothing, all you are out is a call fee - but you would have peace of mind. Heather --- On Sun, 8/1/10, Lori Albrough wrote: If she was my horse I would have her thoroughly checked out by an equine veterinarian without delay. Take care, Lori Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
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This message is from: Robin Churchill I have had several young horses and none of them tripped. I agree with Lori, get the horse checked out and if the vet says there is nothing physically wrong with her then you can try to figure out other reasons for the tripping. Cheers, Robin in Florida Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
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This message is from: "Cherie Mascis" Young horses that have just been started and aren't used to carrying a rider, can be a little klutzy. New shoes in front will change the weight and breakover. She'd probably be extra careful in the really steep areas, but might not notice an easier change of terrain, it's harder to feel your feet in shoes. Let her get used to the shoes on flat terrain, or go barefoot ;) I really like Renegades or gloves. Even with boots, I'd still get a couple of easy rides in before tackling harder terrain. Cherie Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
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This message is from: Lori Albrough Rose or Murph wrote: I have been told that tripping is common with young horses? Hi Rosemary, I don't believe tripping is common with young horses. Especially not tripping and falling down. Horses hate to fall down and will generally do everything they can to not do so. What happened with your horse could be a sign of a neurological problem, or something like a saddle issue. If she was my horse I would have her thoroughly checked out by an equine veterinarian without delay. Take care, 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
young horses
This message is from: "Rose or Murph" Hello everyone, I wanted to ask a question as I have heard people talk about this before. I have a wonderful 5 year old mare. We did our first official trail ride out at my friend's place that consists of hilly terrain, meadows, mixed with some woods. My mare was very good, performed well with a solid head, EXCEPT, on my very last spin around this little meadow. We had just walked down a tiny hill when at the bottom she did a big trip. All of a sudden all I could see was about 2 inches of her mowhawk right up by the saddle. Her head and neck almost disappeared as she went down to catch her balance. Well, I did not catch my balance and pitched off to the side of her shoulder. I have been told that tripping is common with young horses? She has been tripping on and off even on flat terrain. Her feet are done, toes are not long, ect. Should I just chalk this up to a young horse, or should I be concerned? I had just finished a very steep hill up, and down with no tripping issues. This is her first set of shoes on her front feet. Rosemary in Roy, WA Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
