shockwave therapy?
This message is from: laurie with livingi...@q.com is anyone familiar or had shockwave therapy on their horse? the vet who is helping me with oz suggested that as one of the steps in trying to control his pain. i have looked into it online, and it seems to be successful in pain reductions in some cases. and the price isn't unreasonably high, which i'm afraid is a concern for me, even though i wish it wasn't. right now he is quite ouchie, two weeks after his injections. i have been told that they can get quite lame and then the joint will fuse on its own and the pain goes away, and i hoping that this is what is going on. we had such a nice quiet bareback ride a few days ago, but yesterday it was clear he was sore and crabby. i purchased a nibble net, and it is very effective at slowing down his hay consumption, thus making it last longer with less hay. it also keeps it from getting tossed on the ground and wasted. he is not fond of the diet he is on, but he is making progress as far as slimming down. laurie, and oz, the wonderful but hungry Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: shockwave therapy?
This message is from: Margo Farnsworth mfarnswo...@mfgraffix.com Someone at a barn I was at had shockwave treatments done on her horse. It really helped him. Margo -Original Message- From: laurie with Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 10:49 AM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: shockwave therapy? This message is from: laurie with livingi...@q.com is anyone familiar or had shockwave therapy on their horse? the vet who is helping me with oz suggested that as one of the steps in trying to control his pain. i have looked into it online, and it seems to be successful in pain reductions in some cases. and the price isn't unreasonably high, which i'm afraid is a concern for me, even though i wish it wasn't. right now he is quite ouchie, two weeks after his injections. i have been told that they can get quite lame and then the joint will fuse on its own and the pain goes away, and i hoping that this is what is going on. we had such a nice quiet bareback ride a few days ago, but yesterday it was clear he was sore and crabby. i purchased a nibble net, and it is very effective at slowing down his hay consumption, thus making it last longer with less hay. it also keeps it from getting tossed on the ground and wasted. he is not fond of the diet he is on, but he is making progress as far as slimming down. laurie, and oz, the wonderful but hungry Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Fjord Hair Coats
This message is from: S Sexton ssext...@hotmail.com Hi All, I'm curious about fjord hair coats in general. I've noticed that Sparrow is getting a bit fluffier in preparation for winter I'm sure, but she was never really slicked down like say some of the QH in the barn. I attributed this to her coming from Canada to Kansas in June. I'm curious if fjords tend to keep a bit different type of hair coat or if next year I should expect her to slick down and shed out like the other horses around here? I understand it will be climate and light dependant, etc - but I'm more wondering if fjord genetics are just setup a bit differently in the hair coat. I recall someone saying they body clip in summer a few times and I didn't recall if that was for showing purposes or just due to a naturally thicker coat on the breed or just on that horse or ??? The whole retirement discussion got me to thinking on this as well as the bit of fluff we're getting in coat change. It's also interesting to me as the barn we board at has their lights set to longer daylight hours as they have several that show year round and those folks will do lights and blankets and body clip to keep it neat. But, then I consider that we are on the end of a row and Sparrow likely has a corner she can hide in shadow in as these aren't quite the same as breeding lights, so that would mean the lights don't really affect her. Curious mosty. I also have to say I have the best pony ever. Probably the best horse purchase I've ever made really. We do disagree and we're still getting there in being a pair but it's so nice to have a horse that nickers to greet me, whose spooks make me laugh and who never seems to lose her temper - even when I lose mine. I get frustrated sometimes and I'm embarrased to say I've probably taken it out on her, but she's never offered to buck or rear or kick or get even - she just ignores me until I'm done with the mad and then we go back to work. Best pony ever! Cheers, Stephanie ps - and yes, we get mad/frustrated less and less, but this dressage is HARD! www.sextonstables.com/mares.html Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Fjord Hair Coats
This message is from: Robin Churchill rbc...@yahoo.com I have had 5 fjords in Florida and all except one came from cold climates originally. There is variation among individuals on how heavy a coat they grow and how often they need to be clipped but what I have found is most usually, the longer they are in the warm climate, the less coat they grow and the fewer times a year they need clipped. The first 2 fjords I had down here were a mare and a gelding and they came at the same time in late September. The gelding had to be clipped about every 4-6 weeks up until June of the following year. I thought my arm would fall off :). The mare probably had to be clipped half as many times. The 2nd and 3rd years the gelding had to be clipped until March and then after that no more clipping after the 1st of February. I tend to clip them quite often early in the season when the weather here is unbearably hot and humid like it is now. Because of the bugs, I do not clip their legs or stomachs early and sometimes use a coarse blade so they have a little more protection from both the sun and the bugs. I am getting ready to clip Magnus for the second time this late summer/early fall. He would not need clipped again at this point if I weren't working him but it really makes a difference in their ability to cool themselves in this very humid climate. So there is probably light at the end of the tunnel once your horse becomes acclimated to your particular climate. Robin in Florida--all of us sick of the heat, humidity, mosquitoes and especially those nasty little no-see-ums From: S Sexton ssext...@hotmail.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 12:27 PM Subject: Fjord Hair Coats This message is from: S Sexton ssext...@hotmail.com Hi All, I'm curious about fjord hair coats in general. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Fjord Hair Coats
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com I am also in FL and we, too, are sick of the heat, humidity, mosquitos nasty no-see-ums! My girl, Cass, came from Canada. She had a hard time w/our heat from the get-go. She was also pregnant. Baby Becca was born w/full fjord coat had to be shaved at 2 days of age! After 4.5 years of being here Cass still grows a thick winter coat but not as much as when she came. She's already growing it and I'll have to shave her soon. Becca's not had to be shaved since she was born. Her coat doesn't get nearly as thick. Both girls learned quickly that fans mean relief :-) -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Check out our blog! http://www.cassidyapril.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Sep 10, 2012, at 2:31 PM, Robin Churchill wrote: This message is from: Robin Churchill rbc...@yahoo.com So there is probably light at the end of the tunnel once your horse becomes acclimated to your particular climate. Robin in Florida--all of us sick of the heat, humidity, mosquitoes and especially those nasty little no-see-ums Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
RE: shockwave therapy? and selling fjord
This message is from: Karen McCarthy weeg...@hotmail.com Debora, such a beautiful mare, what a sweet expression in all the photos! I am so sorry you are selling her, but I understand the reality of your situation.I do hope some miracle in your job market arises, heck I wish everyone facing economic stife of some sort, a miracle...best wishes from Oregon,Karen :: Karen McCarthy :: Great Basin Fjords :: Madras, Oregon :: Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:34:14 -0700 From: deborase...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: shockwave therapy? and selling fjord To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com This message is from: debora seely deborase...@yahoo.com Hi all, I had shockwave therapy on my former horse. He had it for bowed tendon and suspensory ligament. It was very successful for those injuries. I am not sure how it is on joints. On another note I need to sell my fjord mare due to a huge pay cut. Michigan is not nice to public school teachers teaching at risk students in poor districts. If I had gotten a job years ago in any other school district in our area, I would be fine. My mare's name is Brianna and she is on equine.com and dreamhorse.com . I have a year to sell her; otherwise by next year she is free to a good home. Email me privately if interested. http://www.equine.com/horses-for-sale/horse-ad-2409568.html http://www.dreamhorse.com/show_horse.php?form_horse_id=1815250 Deb Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
