Re: Clydes
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> . next week we may have a clyde out there along the fjords, and >my QH mare. A zoo my hubby will no doubt call it. And I also would love >to have a reindeer, after all I am norwegian. Janne, there is a Fjord farm in Montana that also raises Reindeer. Gordon and Karla Aus, of Big Sky's Lil' Norway at Plentywood. I understand that at Christmastime they are booked up for exhibitions and parades. She is quoted as saying, "I love the reindeer," "They are so gentle and easy to handle." In this article I have it states that both gender sport antlers, that the Mongols domesticated reindeer over 2,000 years ago. mature reindeer stand no more than 3' tall at the shoulder but that antlers can grow nearly as large as the animal itself. (300 to 350 lbs.) guess getting hooked by their antlers, unintentionally, is their only drawback. they're trained similarly to the Fjord horse for pulling a sleigh. so maybe your aspirations for a reindeer can come true? put a word in Santa's ear...! = )) Ruthie, nw mt
Re: Bye, Bye
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 10:57 AM 12/05/2000 -0800, you wrote: >This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Gosh Peg I want you to be careful on this trip to Mexico. You know they >have a new Prez and there may be riots and stuff. Then on the coast where >you will be staying they have terrible hurricanes. Plus those ugly hammer >head sharks just seem to be attracted to tourist's white legs. The jelly >fish with their horrible stings seem attracted also to foreigners. There >are the pirates and road thieves who await tourists. Not to mention the >insects that all seem to be larger than anything we have here. Sure don't >want to alarm you and spoil your vacation though so will not say more. :) >Jean >Jean Gayle >Aberdeen, WA >[Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" >Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] >http://www.techline.com/~jgayle >Barnes & Noble Book Stores > JEAN, I LOVE IT!!! You're too clever! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA Ruthie
Re: Libby 2000 videos
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Have fun and enjoy the whole show from your living room this winter. > >Ursula Jensen THANKS Ursula!! I just wrote Sarah and reserved one for us (it pays to get up early) Appreciatively, Ruthie
Re: sharing videos
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Lynn Binkowski) > >I think the video sharing idea is great!... > >And speaking of videos...did the Libby video ever get mass-produced for >public consumption? (I think Sandy North had videoed the show, and PNF >was going to market???) Seems like it would be a great Xmas wish list >item. WE WERE WONDERING that very same thing a few days ago! I guess if it was ready it would have appeared on the list comment anyone? Ruthie, nw mt
Re: dog x-mas rules
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Maybe this could be rewritten for Fjords??? ;-) YES, like, don't eat the Christmas tree! (they already know how to charm strangers). That was cute Mike, thanks. Ruthie, nw mt.
RE: A Long Sad Winter...
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> That fancy-fangled website gives me trouble too! writeto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] and tell them you want the same stuff that Tiger takes =)). I looked it up this morning and it's called IMMUNE ONE JOINT MOBILITY. It has several ingredients and they'll tell you what they are. This is an amazing product! Ruthie, nw mt At 08:39 PM 12/02/2000 -0800, you wrote: >This message is from: "Frederick J. \(Fred\) Pack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Ruthie, you gave a link to the web sitewhich I triedbut could not >find anything called "Joint Mobility". > >I found "Senior Mobility" and the "Immune One" pelets. > >Could the Joint Mobility be the same as Senior Mobility? > >Our Susie is now 26 and could use some help. > >Fred and Lois Pack >Pack's Peak Stables > > > >
Re: A Long Sad Winter...
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Our beloved older mare, Sylvi has >been diagnosed with a possible cracked femur. I'M SO SORRY to hear that Mary! I thought I'd mention something that worked like a miracle for us on a lame young dog. He was so bad it was looking as though he might have to be put down, he's very ungainly large, and the vet had even gone so far as to prescribe Rimadyl (you may have seen internet dire warnings on that one!). You would not believe the astounding difference in the dog after we started giving him a rounded tsp of "Joint Mobility" each day! This was over a month ago at least and he's still looking downright pert! Initially, we were just giving him the larch extract (Arabinogalactan) which helped quite a bit, but this JM (which includes AG too) was just phenomenal! If you're interested you could look at http://www.sourceonenaturals.com and check on the "Joint Mobility." I would also apply Castor Oil to the area once a day (externally). Both of these ideas can't hurt and I believe they'll help. Ruthie, nw mt
Re: Protectavest
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 08:37 PM 11/24/2000 -0800, you wrote: >This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> A Blaze orange vest to protect horses from getting shot by hunters. >(Please note that I'm NOT anti-hunter---I grew up hunting with my dad, >who was an NRA hunter-safety instructor. I'm anti- "Yahoo with a >sixpack under his belt and a gun in his hands". And, I'm a firm >believer in "Murphy") > >Marsha Jo Hannah Very true Marsha Jo. A friend called yesterday to recount a sorry incident about 8 miles from here; they have a small airport beside their home which attracts a lot of deer. They live just off the main road where hunters pass by the dozens in a day. At dusk one turned into their driveway, shot a 4-pt buck dead by the headlights, and fled.. killing just to be killing! It could as easily have been a horse. We're keeping ours confined for the duration.. ending tomorrow! Yipeee! Ruthie
Re: Two new arrivals
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >I was going to buy JUST Willie, but Willie refused to travel alone. We got >only a mile from Knutsen's when it became apparent that Willie was stressing >outbadly. We reversed course to return Willie to Knutsen's Willie had never been alone before. > >It played out like a plot that had been hatched between my wife and Peg K. They swear it isn't so, but I sensed a vast left wing conspiracy. > >I'd been had. > >SO..we bought her buddy (and half sister), Pepper (and darn glad we did. >Are we happy here? YOU BET! WHAT A DELIGHTFUL story! I love a happy ending, don't you! Apparently Pepper was in on it from the beginning, Fjords being as clever as they are. I am convinced they know when something's up, like a permanent parting of the ways. THANKS for sharing this wonderful incident and congratulations to Lois, Peg, and Pepper, on a job well done. Ruthie, nw mt
Re: Bulky winter boots and stirrups
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Yesterday... I saddled up Bjorken, my 15-2hh gelding for a >ride, wearing my snow joggers which aren't particularly bulky, but have >rubber lug soles... Mounting up I noticed I had to really jam them in the >stirrups > So there I was sitting in the snow, one foot jammed in the stirrup and I >couldn't get it out. SURE GLAD that story ended well Jean! Thanks for sharing it with us; a timely reminder to consider winter riding foot gear and size of stirrup. No riding here the last couple of weeks, too cold! (but still no snow) The last ride out I spent a lot of time walking just to keep my circulation up and myself warm enough, not much fun. HOPE YOU and fellow Listers have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Ruthie, nw mt
Gelding for sale, NW
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am posting a Fjord Gelding for sale for Mike and Phyllis Wickstrom of Libby, Northwest Montana. He is a five year old named Green Briar Haley and is registered with the Canadian Fjord Horse Association. He's not been ridden for a couple of years but has been under saddle before. He's almost 15 hands tall. These folk have had him for four years now and we know they've taken good care of him. They are letting him go for $2,500. (They say it's a fire sale for college money.) Please contact them directly: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] phone: 406-293-6772
Re: Office Closed
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am now on Maui in a nice Condo just >north of Lihana right on the ocean. It is a beautiful night, the door is >open on the ocean front and I can hear the surf. It is about 75 deg or so >I would say. This is about 8:20 pm. > >Mike > H, It appears our registrar has a bit of a mean streak, and he seemed like such a nice guy ! =)) Ruthie, in the northwest deepfreeze of Montana
Re: Zoooming home...
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > It's a good idea to trot or canter while traveling AWAY from his home, then a >slow trot or walk the last half TOWARD home. It could get to be a dangerous >situation, if they learn they can gallop home every time! > Just my opinion on zooming around, Ingrid ;o) I agree with you Ingrid. I think the last lap is potentially dangerous. If a horse has any bucking inclination it is at this point that they might cut loose. Additionally, I've noticed that horses can also pick up on a party spirit; a sense of abandonment, (laughter, yelling) from people and from one another.. yes, even Fjords. Watch that home-stretch for the barn! Last winter during a bobsled run with some young people one of the girls starting screaming (fun, I guess?) and immediately the team picked up on that and started to work themselves up. Rules were laid down =)) Oh to be young again and fly along without caution or a care! Enviable, but I feel that some safeguards bear repeating for beginners. Ruthie, NW MT
Re: National Show?
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 07:56 PM 11/05/2000 -0800, you wrote: >This message is from: Mary Thurman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > >> This message is from: Steve McIlree >> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > this show >> should include all Fjords irrespective of >> registry. It just struck >> me that probably the second most numerous registry >> represented would >> be the Canadian Fjord Horse Association. So maybe >> in the spirit of >> inclusiveness, we should be calling this the North >> American Show > >Steve, > >Hear, hear!! > >Mary > I wholeheartedly ABSOLUTELY agree, The North American Show. Ruthie
Re: Easy Boot Heart Attack
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 06:50 PM 11/05/2000 EST, you wrote: >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >In a message dated 11/5/00 6:26:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, >[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > >> CORONET, me thinks, or were you being "corny?" ;) Ruthie >> >> > >Got out my Pony Club manual. It is coronary band. A coronet is an >instrument. :-) > NO, A CORNET, is a musical instrument.. 'course I'm just going by the dictionary =)) I don't have a Pony Club manual. It also says "coronet" ..the upper margin of a horse's hoof. What fun.. Ruthie, NW MT had a dusting of snow this morning but melted away, thank goodness!
Re: Easy Boot Heart Attack
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 05:47 PM 11/05/2000 EST, you wrote: >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >In a message dated 00-11-05 15:20:34 EST, you write: > ><< We did have to trim a little off > the front of the boots on the hind hooves so they wouldn't rub the coronary > band. >> > >Cool on the Easy Bootsalways wanted to try them. > > Umm that wouldnt be the CORNET band, would it ? That darn coronary >band is found much higher.( had a coronary myself reading that ! ) >Lisa Pedersen * NOT the word or spelling police here, right guys ? > CORONET, me thinks, or were you being "corny?" ;) Ruthie
Re: Twin Bridges, Mt.
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 03:07 PM 11/04/2000 -0700, you wrote: >This message is from: "marty humphreys" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >There are a bunch of us in Northwestern Montana--West of Missoula, near the >Idaho panhandle state line--where is TwinBridges? Marty > We hadn't heard of it neither, but looking at a map it's in the Anaconda, Butte, Dillon area.. you must be in the Noxon region with that particular server? Ruthie, NW MT
Re: OT- plants OK for horses
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 09:00 AM 11/04/2000 -0900, you wrote: >This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Ruthie, > My Fjords will eat the thick juicy bark off the roots of the spruce trees >so even they are not safe from them! OMIGOSH!! I hope the gang here doesn't up and discover the roots as a delicacy while in their exterminating forrage mode. There's snow on the mountain tops and you can feel it in the air, think it makes them extra hungry even though they're in great shape.. in fact some shapes are too great =)) Hope you have a mild winter Jean. Ruthie, NW MT
Re: OT- plants OK for horses
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 09:16 AM 11/04/2000 -0600, you wrote: >This message is from: Debby Stai <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Can anyone give me any suggestions to plants/flowers that would be safe >to plant in an area that my horses have access to. I'm cleaning up a >side of a hill, clearing bushes and trees, this winter and will be >putting soil/compost on it and hoped to plant something "pretty" that >the horses would leave alone and would be safe from them "nibbling" on. Is this a joke Debby? =))) I can't imagine Fjords leaving anything untasted or untromped! But I hear you! I sure wish there was something like that too.. maybe cactus? (ha ha). The picky natural Spruce trees here and the wild thorn bushes are about the only plant life that is safe from these snoopy and voracious nibblers. I read somewhere that some import wild flower mixtures could contain and introduce noxious weeds. (we probably have every variety already =) Ruthie, NW MT
Re: website update
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 06:49 AM 11/03/2000 -0800, you wrote: >This message is from: "Ursula Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Hi all...for those of you interested, I (read Aaren) have updated our >website for your perusal. > >Ursula Jensen >Trinity Fjords >Box 1032 Lumby BC Canada V0E-2G0 >http://okjunc.junction.net/~ujensen/ >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >(250) 547-6303 > > YOUR WEBSITE is gorgeous Ursula! a credit to your family, farm, and the entire Fjord world in general. Thanks for sharing. Ruthie, NW MT
Re: List Archives Broken?
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 03:39 PM 11/02/2000 -0600, you wrote: >This message is from: Steve McIlree <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > It appears to me that the List archive site is broken. I haven't > been able to access the archives for over a week. I don't know how > long it hadn't worked before that. I mentioned this a few weeks ago on the List (or was it three?) when I was looking for cannon information.. at least I now know it's not my own ineptness! =) Ruthie, NW MT
Re: horses and me
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 07:38 PM 10/27/2000 -0700, you wrote: >This message is from: Wanda M Hill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >I would like to everyone's opinion on the two messages that I forwarded >to the digest. > > >Thank you > >Wanda Hill MY OPINION is that forwarding another person's private letter to a public forum is unacceptable. Ruthie
Fjord wanted Calif
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A gal has written twice from Perry, California, asking about mares and fillies (over two) for sale and asked me to post her contact address. if anyone near that region knows of any she would appreciate your contacting her; Trish mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Ruthie, nw mt
Re: measuring the cannon bone
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Ruthie, I have been told to measure where the bone smooths out from the >knee. In other words past the joint part.Jean > IS THAT RIGHT? I didn't think it was that high but you could be right, it seems like I recall that it was at the smallest circumference above the fetlock, maybe that is the same thing? =)) I WAS WONDERING too, what is a normal size? THANKS for writing Jean!
listquest/cannon
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I was just asked how a Cannon Bone on a Fjord is measured correctly and thought I'd check again on the List Quest archives, I recall a good post on it, but no matter what I enter it comes up "Internal Service Error, premature end of script headers." Is it broke down? Am I? =)) Ruthie, nw mt
Re: Eye opener!!
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 10:03 PM 10/14/2000 -0600, you wrote: >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Hello list, this is Patty in Libby, MT. I just had to share the eye opening >morining I had today. I have finally calmed down.. and as I opened the >door to yell, a mountain lion jumped off the porch, with Harley in his >mouth... I looked down and the lion was close enough to touch..the lion turned and ran in to the timber. After a trip to the vet, >Harley seems to be doing fine. A few puncture bites, he is kind of stiff and >sore. ... You always think it could never happen to you, but mother >nature is still in control of her wild things. Patty!!! What a terrifying experience! So glad it ended well and you're all intact. Thanks for sharing that story as I've become lax about taking my pepper gas with me when I go afield here, beneath "Cougar Ridge." You can bet I'll have it this week! A few weeks ago we had a big black bear sow and her two cubs here "milking" an old apple tree for remaining fruit, highly entertaining. I video-taped some of our Fjords calmly nearby, within the same view frame! Yes, they were eating too =)) Hope you get rested up from your thriller-diller of a weekend! Ruthie, NW MT too
couple of ideas
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> In my aimless musings =)) I happened to think of how wonderful it would be if a conformation/evaluation educational video could be made for the overall general Fjord public. (I was reading the card that was sent out by the NFHR Evaluation Committee for the NOV seminar and I thought about how very few will join this opportunity in comparison to everyone else.) Anyhow, just a thought. I guess what I'm thinking of would be an illustrated breed standard done with real horses and people. Maybe a judge narrating and giving tips, or, etc =)) ** Another thought I had along those same lines came from another animal website in which they post an animal's photo each week and list subscribers are encouraged to write in and give their appraisals of the animal's conformation. Each participant donates their views anonymously and the comments are then posted for everyone's comparison interest. Probably the animal would remain anonymous too =) Just a couple of ideas I had which I thought might reach many more Fjord folks, make them feel included too, and promote the Fjord's benefit in general. Something in addition to the select groupings which require traveling and lots of money. And don't you dare think I'm criticizing anyone that does, quite the contrary, I envy them! But with the video we could all have a piece. I know a great deal of effort has already gone into this kind of thing in the past and I'm sure we're all super grateful! I am. My ideas (already thought of before I'm sure) were along the lines of something for everyone. Hey!*!* I just had another one, a video on shows, halter classes, performance, etc. Has this been done? (sounds like I'm lining out my winter's entertainment doesn't it =) Well, back down to the grind, enough day dreaming. =)) Be kind. Ruthie, NW MT
Greetings
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> H A P P Y T H A N K S G I V I N G To Fjord families in Canada today! Hope it's a good one! God Bless, from Bushwhacker Fjords Ruthie and Gene, NW MT
Re: Storme Lee visitation
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >We are Fred and Lois Pack of Pack's Peak Stables. . and a 5 year old Black Tail buck deer that lives with us and >sleeps in the middle of the living room. Thinks he's a dog. > >Fred and Lois Pack Fred, you hail from Montana, right!? You sure sound like our kind of folks =)) Well, I guess you've even surpassed us, our deer jump the yard fence at night and de-leaf the rose bushes by the entrance. So far we've not invited them in, but you never know. h, Fred does it. Ruthie, NW MT
Re: New Fjord Mare is Home!
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 11:17 PM 10/02/2000 -0500, you wrote: >This message is from: "ARDETH OBENAUF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I >brought my new Fjord mare, Jayne, home this afternoon... I'm going to give her a few days to get used to the place and then start >ground driving her and riding her some. > >Very excited in Tennessee AO I'm very happy for you Ardeth! That is so exciting to bring a new horse home and become acquainted. That's a good point you mentioned; giving her a few days to become adjusted before working with her. Our best wishes for you and Jayne! Ruthie, NW MT
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2000 #256
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Wanda, where do you live? if your general location were known there might be more response.. best of luck to you in your search, Ruthie, NW MT At 10:12 PM 09/30/2000 -0700, you wrote: >This message is from: Wanda M Hill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Hello Everone, > My name is Wanda and I am looking to buy a fjord. If any one knows of >one please e-mail me. I am not looking for anything fancy. Two yrs. or >older, mare or gelding, I am looking for more of the drafty type. > >Thank you > >Wanda Hill > >YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! >Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! >Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: >http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. > >
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2000 #251
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 09:33 PM 09/26/2000 -0300, you wrote: >This message is from: "Sue Harrison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > On >the subject of tying, has anyone ever snapped a halter rope into the side >ring on a halter rather than under the chin? Storm is still shut in a box >stall at night. We have a hard fast rule here, no halters, ever, on an unsupervised horse. To do so could result in a terrible tragedy. Ruthie, nw mt
Re:
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 09:23 AM 09/25/2000 -0700, you wrote: >This message is from: "Denise's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >listers, >does anyone know who owns "pride ranch" in montana, or where they are >located? do you know anything about them? email privately. hope everyone >had a great time at turlock. post some info about what went on there this >weekend. thanks, denise >__ "Pride Ranch,"? doesn't ring a bell.. you wouldn't happen to mean "Proud Bottom Ranch" would you? They're in Hamilton. Ruthie, NW MT
Fjord preparedness
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Listers, we noticed at the Libby show that our Fjords were winter fuzzy already as compared to most all others that weren't. that weekend was our first cool weather (apologies from Montana) and because we had had such intensely hot temperatures up until then we wondered why they were suiting up already. well, two days ago we had snow flying through the air and last night it was sixteen degrees here! Uffda! =)) the snow never showed on the ground (it couldn't land! it flew straight through one way, then the other, on strong winds =) but there's snow capped peaks now and seems two months later than it actually is? but the fuzzy winter-donned Fjords were ready for this! how did they know? I'm going to keep an eye on them next fall and gauge my rose bush winterizing accordingly.. I may have lost some. the Fjords looked so "snuggy" in their fur coats this morning, while munching frost-coated grass, and yes, smug too! =)) Ruthie, NW MT http://www.libby.org/~bushnell
Re: Ive Landed in FjordLand
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 11:11 AM 09/21/2000 EDT, you wrote: >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Hello everyone, >I am new to the fjord list and wanted to say hi, and introduce myself. >Im so excited to be here!.. My name is Cheryl and I live in Fremont, CA. Ive wanted a fjord for the last 10 years and I >am finally going to get one. So if anyone knows of any Fjords for sale, please drop me a private email >with details. I would prefer shorter fjords. A WARM WELCOME to "Fjordland" Cheryl! You sure-enough are starting off correctly.. asking lots of questions; indication of a high IQ. And it sounds like Jean Ernest has provided you with lots of answers and hours of searching, but I wanted to add my greeting anyhow and wish you all the best in your selection of the perfect Fjord for you. Ruthie, NW MT
Re: Great Pictures Fred
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 08:54 PM 09/17/2000 EDT, you wrote: >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Harrison was sold Friday to a man who came to Libby looking for a Fjord. I will deliver him next weekend to Bozeman and also pick up our new mare NFH GRACIE, Sorry to those who inquired with me, I just happened to be online when the message came thru and jumped off and called her ASAP. She will make a great addition to our family, Mares Tone'and Opal. * WAY TO GO Michele, happy for your new acquisition-- Gracie! (and they say we're wasting our time on these computers, hah! ;) =)) Ruthie, nw mt
person interested in a Fjord
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi y'all, have a gal writing from near Great Falls, MT who's interested in Fjords as cow ponies. I just looked in the roster under Montana and there's only about 40 or more names, WITH NO ADDRESSES, and I simple don't have time to look each and every one up for her to contact so maybe one of you could help her out? I hope a different system's in the works for the next roster. anyhow, we're out of "Fjords for sale" for the year so can't help her there. I hope she won't be put out with me for doing this but here's her name and address: Laurie Johnson, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ruthie, NW MT http://www.libby.org/~bushnell
Re: Tyr is SO slow.
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 08:42 PM 09/11/2000 -0500, you wrote: >This message is from: Mike & Casey Rogillio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >I'm in rather a quandary here. I'd originally gotten Tyr with the idea >that my kids would learn to ride.. and so I >purposely looked for a nice, calm, easy-going horse. > >He's calm all right. So calm that I expended more effort on today's >ride in the pasture than he did I think. ... But he's so DOGGONE slow that it's annoying. > >It doesn't seem to matter where he's ridden, he's not gonna expend too >much energy and will be the last horse on the trail. Is he destined to be a slow-poke all his life? > >ANY help you can give me towards getting some speed faster than plodding will be gratefully read, > >Thanks - Casey & Tyr in Alabama > AS LONG AS he can SEE the next horse ahead of him he'll be content to poke along.. pleasure group riding doesn't do a whole lot for a horses training, and I'd say, don't ride with other slower horses, find a friend with a fast Fjord and Tyr may make an effort to follow when it draws ahead and out of sight-- insecurity works wonders =) Tyr may be a herd boss as they always bring up the rear? You're allowing him to develop a bad habit.. keep his attention! tick the rein ends on the saddle periodically or some such, etc. I'm reminded of an elderly lady here who, upon regarding an unruly and wild acting dog, said to the mistress, "do you know why he does that?" the mistress said, "no, why?" and the scrappy old gal said, "because you let him!" =))) But I'm more sympathetic than I may sound, I've sure had more than my share of sluggish non-fjords through the years and done frantic pumping maneuvers on many a dull horse.. but it doesn't seem to matter so much now that I too have slowed down ;)) happy trails to you and Tyr, Casey, but I probably should add that in all likelihood, he will never change to any great extent... unless someone on this list has discovered some magic trick to invigorate and reprogram him. I hope so. Ruthie, NW MT
Re: anyone out there?
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 08:42 AM 09/10/2000 -0500, you wrote: >This message is from: Debby Stai <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >I'm getting very few emails this weekend, none from this list or my >dressage list. Maybe everyones at shows or just enjoying their >ponies/horses. Debby in Missouri > > Hi Debby, quite a few folk are at the Libby show with their Fjords. it was a good turnout but spectators were down on account of the rain. too bad it was rainy and cool but most Montanians are real happy about that, fires are out! the Fjord folks in charge of organizing and coordinating the show did themselves proud, they deserve a lot of credit and thanks for their extensive efforts.. most commendable! we enjoyed it very much, so good to see everyone again! looking forward to next year already =) Ruthie, nw mt
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2000 #237
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 04:43 PM 09/10/2000 -0500, you wrote: >This message is from: "HS Kane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Hi Friends, I have a question for the list. Next door neighbor has 4 acres >of grassy land fensed in for horses. She wants to know if this land could >support 6 horses turned out only during the day. Any ideas? Thanks, Sheri >and Red > > Gene says if the grass is belly-deep it might last them a week =)) LOL Ruthie, nw mt http://www.libby.org/~bushnell
Re: trying to locate someone.....
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 09:54 AM 09/06/2000 -1000, you wrote: >This message is from: "linda hickam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >I can't remember who it is that lives near Bozeman,MTjust moved >there from ID...could you please contact me?.thanks,linda > That could very well be Sarah Nagel, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, but, hopefully, she may be on her way to the Libby Show about now. Ruthie, nw mt The sun come out this morning and it's looking good for Nordicfest and the Norwegian Fjord Horse Show in Libby, MT.
re: Jubilee in Hoenderloo, Holland
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Carol, that was a delightful post! thanks for sharing and congratulations to you and Arthur and BDF on your well deserved award. You tell a story very well and they made good reading for my morning coffee. Ruthie, nw mt
Re: Question for everyone
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 07:48 AM 09/04/2000 -0700, you wrote: > >> This message is from: "Catherine Lassesen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >> What methods of training do you prefer? >> John Lyons Style >> Clint Anderson Style >> Monty Roberts Style >> Richard Shrake Style >> Lynn Palm Style >> Linda T. Jones Style >> Parelli Style >> Craig Cameron Style >> Ray Hunt Style >> Clicker training >> I am sure there are more or are they they same in part >> >> Catherine Lassesen >> Is this a trick question? I'll bet you select one and then a dozen folks who think elsewise all jump on you with spurs on, right? =)) ha ha, Ruthie
Re: Results of FHRS Breed Show 2000
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 11:15 AM 09/03/2000 +0100, you wrote: >This message is from: "David Stewart, Registrar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >Just a line to let you know that the stallion, Magnus, was judged "Overall >Champion" at the FHRS Breed Show 2000. > >Best Stallion: Magnus >Best Mare: Rike >Best Mare and Foal: Glen Tanar Helga & Glen Tanar Eide >Best Foal: Glen Tanar Eide >Best 3 year old and under: Asgard Hayley >Best Verteran Mare: Mara > >A picture of Magnus can be found on the MENU Section of the following url: > >http://members.tripod.co.uk/DStewartFHRS/index.htm > >With good wishes, > >David > Hi David, thanks for sharing. I swear those two Fjords on the opening page are SMILING! (is it just me?, it is early!) They look like sweeties! Ruthie, NW MT
Re: Rain in Montana
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 06:57 PM 09/02/2000 -0500, you wrote: >This message is from: "Janne Myrdal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >First of all I AM THRILLED for you guys out west that you had rain in >Montana to help out with the horrible fires, take it all would you!! > We could use it Janne! TWO months with extremely HIGH temperatures and NO RAIN left us with a scenario for disaster.. then dry lightening storms! We were outside basking in the rain yesterday, glorious rain!! "You never miss the water 'til the well runs dry," is so true! It sounds good, smells good, feels good, IT IS GOOD!! =)) "Singing in the rain, I'm singing in the rain, what a glorious feeling, I'm happy again!" (e-mail keyboards should have musical notes! =) Now for the dilemma; how to keep Fjords clean for a parade when they're rejoicing in the weather too, (they express this by rolling in the mud) hmmm. Ruthie, in northwest Montana http://www.libby.org/~bushnell
Re: Libby Video
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sherrie! that's wonderful that videos will be made of the Libby Show! I hope the parade's on it too.. Gene plans on entering the stagecoach and we'd dearly love to have one of the entire parade (ever notice how you miss the whole thing if you're involved?) I misplaced your original post in which you said a lady plans on video taping the Libby Show, but I did want to tell you how pleased I am.=)) Ruthie, in NW MT where it's RAINING Yah!
Re: Olympic coverage
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > (---AND I'm not talking about the "Walt Disney" approach to horses...you >know..."where little Jimmy's 50 year old horse carries him 1000 miles, over >the mountains, on 3 legs, to save his life...etc.") > > Ingrid, in Ohio ;o) SOUNDS LIKE A WINNER TO ME INGRID!!! (o; Ruthie, nw mt
Laurie-Libby-Video
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I just had a thought that felt good :) In thinking of Laurie Pittman not being able to attend Libby (and others) I wondered if someone couldn't make videos of the parade and highlights of the Fjord show?!? and have copies made to sell?!? I recall this sort of thing has been done in the past.. maybe someone in Fjorddom does this? We'd sure like a copy I know. There's a forecast for rain this weekend and sounds heartening as regards the fire situation here in northwest Montana. Ruthie, http://www.libby.org/~bushnell
Re: Fire Update for Montana
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >THE GOOD NEWS is Libby area looks fine so far, I talked to Ruthie Bushnell, >the other day and even though according to the maps they look literally >surrounded by fire. She said most of them are high on mountain tops and not >very big, and their haven't been any too close to Libby either, >So keep planning to come > YES, MICHELLE! Libby looks good, we were there last evening and you wouldn't even think there was a forest fire situation if it wasn't for sighting the occasional yellow jacketed fire personnel. Don't let those spot fire maps alarm you, many of them are still marked although they've been contained or put out. We're 35 miles west of there and we're doing well too, thank God! We've only had two days when there was faint smoke in the air because of heavy atmosphere. We're sorry to hear you're having to evacuate your horses and contending with heavy smoke. You take care! Ruthie, nw mt
Re: Get Well Card
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> t 09:29 PM 08/25/2000 -0400, you wrote: >This message is from: Lori Albrough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >I'd like to put together a get well card to Julie Will from all of us. I >want to fill it with pictures of Fjords and their people engaged in fun >activities, along with a message from each of you. I'm hoping we can get >enough photos & messages to create a booklet full of encouragement for >Julie! > >Please email me your photos (include the name of the horse(s) and people) >and words for Julie by Friday September 1st. > >Lori Albrough > >PS - If you don't have any scanned or digital photos, someplace like Kinko's >can scan your prints. > LORI, that's a WONDERFUL idea!! truly inspired! Not only great for Julie but great for all of us too; giving us an opportunity to send a personal blessing to her. I can't decide what to send yet but will have something within the next few days. Thanks very much for making it possible.-- Ruthie
Re: Horsin Around contact - pooping
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 09:02 AM 08/18/2000 -0400, you wrote: >This message is from: John and Martie Bolinski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Before I got my Fjord, Kilar, Wee Willy would poop all over the corral. When >Kilar came, he excorted Willy to the corners whenever he tried to poop. Now I >only need to clean the edges of the field and the spot in front of the hay >feeders. Sometimes the shed gets pretty deep though. > >Martie in MD > You know, we've noticed that too, and have wondered about their "system".. there are certain corners of the pasture that seem to be marking points where it stacks up.. have noticed them "checking it out" by their noses periodically, stallion Thorson in particular. Then there are large areas where you can't find one "road apple".. how do their minds work? fascinating. Ruthie
Re: Horsin Around contact
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 10:25 PM 08/16/2000 -0500, you wrote: >This message is from: carol j makosky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > >Bushnell's wrote: > >> This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >> Hi, >> >> could someone please give me a contact for "Horsin Around" equine movers on >> the west coast please? >> >> I just used the archives and didn't get anywhere, found references of Gayle >> Ware and Peg Knutsen referring them, but nothing definite. >> >> you can private e-mail if you wish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> but be >> sure and get that SECOND H in there =)) >> >> thanks, Ruthie, NW MT > >Hi Ruthie, >Horsein Around has an ad in Equus. Their # is 800-234-4675. That is the only >one for them. No email. > >-- >"Built FJORD tough" >Carol M. >On Golden Pond > > WOW, THAT WAS FAST! THANKS so much Carol, Ruthie
Horsin Around contact
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi, could someone please give me a contact for "Horsin Around" equine movers on the west coast please? I just used the archives and didn't get anywhere, found references of Gayle Ware and Peg Knutsen referring them, but nothing definite. you can private e-mail if you wish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> but be sure and get that SECOND H in there =)) thanks, Ruthie, NW MT
Re: Fires around Libby
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 10:53 PM 08/15/2000 -0500, you wrote: >This message is from: Steve McIlree <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > On today's Forest Service fire map http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/kootenai/fire/ > it appears that there are quite a few fires north and west of Libby. > Further, it appears that most of these fires have no personnel > committed as yet. Could some of the local folks let us know if the > fires are going to have any detrimental effect on the show. . Steve, In my personal unprofessional opinion, (not worth much) I think it's probably too soon to tell.. it's just not a predictable scenario. Much will depend on what happens with the weather. We are having increasingly cooler nights, 37* right now, and that's helping.. few clouds and heavier atmosphere yesterday. We were in Libby last evening and it looked fine. Many of those fires (map marks) are spot fires on the tops of high mountains (from dry lightening last week) and present no immediate problem. Many of these may be "unmanned" because they handle them by choppers packing big water buckets to and fro. I'm sure Sherry and Ron Dayton are keeping an eye on the situation, then there's Patty Peterson right outside of Libby to keep them posted. Maybe we'll hear from her later today, I'll see if I can locate her. Let's all hope and pray the Libby show is on, I can confidently say it looks like there's no problem at all at this time. Ruthie, nw mt
Re: Dogs
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mike, I very much admire your compassionate attitude for dogdom! I agree heartily with everything you said. I can see the point you're making about supply and demand (stop buying puppies and they'll stop manufacturing them). Still, geneoalogical continuity of a dog breed's best bloodlines is vital for their peak survival, just like Fjords. The most conscientious and responsible dog breeders aren't the problem; it's greedy puppy mills and backyard breed mixing. We have pound dogs go begging for homes in the sticks too, I shouldn't have implied otherwise, but the purebred disciplined ones are usually snatched right up. Sad to say, many dog owners invest no time or training into their pet and then pass it on, disappointed with its behavior. I think I may have shared a story before about an abandoned labrador I happened to see in the ditch as we traveled, I couldn't keep her, but had her spayed, fattened her up, etc. and began advertising for a home. Then I began BEGGING for a home for her..=) Folks would take her, I'd tell them to return her if it didn't work out.. it didn't, back she would come. I started to feel desperate I admit, schemingly desperate! But finally found her a home! Yea! After this experience, Gene tried to talk me into wearing a set of side blinders when we traveled! ha ha. I know how hard it can be. But I know too how much a puppy can mean to someone who has a great need; no family members or companion, a void left by a beloved pet gone, loneliness, age, etc. and I think those special needs require puppies. =)) Ruthie http://www.libby.org/~bushnell I guess I'm getting to that point in life where I'm looking to indulge myself with a selecting a dog of my choice and crafting.
Re: rain! and new website
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 06:11 AM 08/11/2000 -0600, you wrote: >This message is from: "Starfire Farm, LLC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Great photos, Ruthie! Didn't know that you guys had (and built) that >wonderful stagecoach in Libby. Would you mind sending some rain our >way? > >Beth > THANKS for the compliment BETH! we plan to add new photos in the album in the future. and, I can also send j-peg photos now if anyone's interested in any particular stock. I'm sorry to report the rain was only a bucketfull =( Ruthie Ruthie, nw mt
rain! and new website
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thank goodness it's raining this morning! Maybe not a gully-washer but should settle the dust. Our updated website is up: http://www.libby.org/~bushnell Ruthie, nw mt
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2000 #212
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 06:43 PM 08/10/2000 -0700, you wrote: >This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >What is the breed Vallhund used for? Herders? > I did see one obscure website where it did portray them as herding dogs and it also made them sound very exuberant, which caused me to blink, but I well know there are different grades of dogs, companion to high energy, I've had both. I believe that how they're handled as a pup and as they mature has a great deal to do with how they turn out as adult dogs. For example, a pup that is tussled and handled rowdily, allowed to play unabandonly with children, might not later make a good companion for an older adult, especially a large dog of course. Sort of like horses, teach them to walk before you teach them to run. You have to start the pup's training with the finished dog product in mind; if you don't want them up on people or furniture when they're mature, start immediately with that objective, if you don't want them to beg, never hand them treats, etc. That's one of the reasons why I choose pups over adult dogs, you can mold them, and it also makes for a far better bond than an adopted adult that has been mishandled and unschooled. I guess you can tell I'm a dog nut =))) as well as a Fjord nut! =))) Ruthie
Re: fungus, fires, dogs and chickens
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Ruthie, how are you and others from out west doing with the horrendous >fires? I hope all are OK and people and animals safe. There's no problem up here in the extreme northwestern corner of Montana to date, keeping our fingers crossed, but the conditions are prime and extreme caution is mandated. Michelle Noonan, her family and her Fjords, in the Bitterroot Valley are of concern. She wrote yesterday and spoke of the heavy smoke atmosphere. These ongoing temperatures in the 90's are most unusual, record breaking I believe, and it is one scary scenario! They're predicting DRY thunder storms tonight and everyone is getting skittish. I don't handle heat well, that's why I'm lurking in the house talking too much =). Thanks for asking. However, the Fjordies don't seem to mind, meander up and down the creek bank looking for moist green munchies seemingly oblivious. Pray for rain. Ruthie
Re: fungus, fires, dogs and chickens
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I just had a call from the rescue people and Bertie has a home with three children which should >keep him busy and happy. That's good news Jean! T H R E E children!! The son of a gun deserved that, didn't he = Ruthie
Re: Scratches (Herd guarding, Corgies and Vallhunds)
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 01:07 PM 08/10/2000 -0700, you wrote: >This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >So what is a Swedish Valhund? > I guess they're comparable to a Corgi in some way.. rode around on Viking ships back when.. (Reinbowend first mentioned them) They kind of look like short German Shepherds. Cost two arms and a leg! Ruthie http://www.swedishvallhund.com
Re: Scratches (Herd guarding, Corgies and Vallhunds)
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Ruthie, I also, have been itching for a Swedish Vallhund. I keep >checking the websites and have registered as a rescue home, but no luck >so far. >Our stallion displayed some "guarding" behavior a couple of months ago >when a ballonist was heading our way. >Beth Beymer & Sandy North >Starfire Farm, Berthoud CO >http://www.starfirefarm.com > THANKS BETH, appreciate your comments. Ruthie
Re: scratches
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 05:45 PM 08/09/2000 -0400, you wrote: >This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >At 12:59 PM 8/9/00 -0600, you wrote: > >>This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >>Some will disagree with me I suppose, but personally, I think you should go >>with the puppy idea.. after all, you would have kept that adult had it been >>well adjusted, and there's always someone who will take in a loving >>well-behaved dog, should something prevent your caring for it. > >I guess I have to be one of them Ruthie. There just isn't always someone >waiting to take that dog. That is why there are literally thousands of >dogs and cats killed every day by the shelters in the country. Getting >that puppy is just what keeps all of the puppy mills in business also. > > > Soapbox Mode Off< > >Mike > Come now Mike, that's a mighty big leap from a quality dog to a "puppy mill" pumping undesirable dogs into pounds for destruction. It's been my observation that well adjusted and disciplined purebreds can always find a home, but I guess I should add, here in the sticks. I doubt that I do fully grasp the "big picture" of homeless animals, too heartbreaking to think about, but I fail to see how Jean's selection of a puppy instead of a maladjusted adult would matter that much. If it turned out she had to give the grown up pup away it would at least be a chicken lover! =))) And what guarantee does any one of us have that we will be here tomorrow to care for our beloved pets, irregardless of our age! But there are always other kindhearted pet-loving folk who will take in a pet to love if we just look for them! Ask a friend before that time comes to find a good home for your pet should anything happen. My Mother passed away this past spring and her dearest wish was for her "little angel" Yorkie to find a good home. Why, I almost had to hold interviews to see who would be the lucky recipient! I'm thrilled to report he found a wonderfully perfect home! Don't hold back on loving puppies, GO FOR IT Jean! =))) Ruthie, nw mt
Re: scratches
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 11:03 AM 08/09/2000 -0700, you wrote: >This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Ruthie, I know where you are coming from re Corgis as this was my fourth. It was not an easy decision >and I feel quite guilty over having to do it. > >It would have been smarter of me to have purchased a puppy but at seventy >five I did not think it would have been fair if something happened to me. >Jean JEAN, THAT WAS VERY NICE of you to relate "the rest of the story" for my benefit.. I feel bad now to have piqued your feeling of guilt with my teasing. I don't doubt for a minute you did your very best! I guess there's "killer" types in every breed and I agree, he had to go.. Maybe he'll end up an only pet in a good home. I've never had a Corgi (still pining for the Swedish Vallhund) but always thought they looked very sweet. Some will disagree with me I suppose, but personally, I think you should go with the puppy idea.. after all, you would have kept that adult had it been well adjusted, and there's always someone who will take in a loving well-behaved dog, should something prevent your caring for it. Go for it! On a different subject, we note that our stallion, A2Z Thorson, is a gallant leader over his herd (I'd better get the Fjords into this conservation) and has often displayed protective behavior on their behalf. If a wild animal comes through he alertly runs to the front and assesses the situation, deciding whether to cut and run! =) But I do wonder if they have been know to defend? Last evening when Gene herded the day crew into the barnyard (Thorson and his family) he was amazed when Thorson suddendly whipped around and ran in the opposite direction! Gene was astounded, this was totally unlike him, but then he sees two of his Fjord family that had been overlooked, dragging up the rear at a distance, and Thorson had to "usher" them in. So sweet! Has anyone ever heard of a stallion physically warding off danger? Ruthie, nw mt
Re: scratches
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 07:43 PM 08/08/2000 -0700, you wrote: >This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (plus >today had to take my new Corgi to the Rescue people as last night he >maliciously killed one of my chickens and nothing could stop him until it >was dead quiet) Jean > Hi Jean, so, he doesn't like chickens.. ! (tell me the "Rescue people" are really just that, rescuers? or is that an innocuous expression for the dog pound?)..didn't someone on the list describe chickens as "rats with feathers" in the past year? Are you saying you've chosen to champion a feathered rat over "man's best friend?" Tell me the little guy's okay, Corgis are so cute! Maybe with psychotherapy he'll reform? = Ruthie
Re: ring bone
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 09:36 PM 08/03/2000 -0400, you wrote: >This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >At 11:10 AM 8/3/00 -0700, you wrote: >>This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >>Mike, thank you for the good search engine, appreciated. Already found >>genealogy things I needed. Jean > > >No problem. It is by far the best I have found yet and I have tried a lot >of them. Mike, I love that search engine too! I feel like you have sent a wonderful gift that I "played" with considerably when I received it. (and will again today). I guess that's what makes wise Fjord gurus so great is their sharing nature. Thanks ever so much. Ruthie, nw mt
Re: Shirley
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 02:02 PM 08/02/2000 -0700, you wrote: >This message is from: "Oscar and Shirley Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >1. Trimming manes: Hi Shirley! You know how I manage the mane arch? I see in my mind a perfectly symmetrical rainbow shape peaking at the half point. You know how you have to look ahead of your scissors when cutting material to get a straight line.. that's what I do with the envisioned rainbow. Would you believe our horses are so happy they don't bust out of their contented pastures? What's with all these escapes? Just kidding!!! =)) Glad to know you're hanging in there through this despicable heat. Working up a website so get that drum roll going.. my best to all, Ruthie, nw mt (not far from Shirley's) 2. New Zealand fencing: We have it - I love it. The big springs that we >have at intervals give enough to handle snow and ran away horses (but not >the local moose that takes out my fence periodically). My stud ran into our >fence at a full gallop. Gus was unmarked, and is now well trained in >avoiding that nasty little bite that comes with a hot wire. I also had a >young gelding try to jump the fence. The insulator broke - more slack built >into the system. We have used the New Zealand system for eight years, >without mishap. > >On to other projects. >Shirley Anderson. > > > > >
Re: sarcoids
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 12:08 PM 07/20/2000 -0800, you wrote: >This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >I just opened the August issue of HORSE ILLUSTRATED to find an article >about sarcoids and melanoma on page 76. Haven't read it yet but should be >informative. > >Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, a beautiful sunny day, 70F degrees. > BLESS YOU JEAN for always having a ready resource for the current List topic!! =)) I don't know how you manage to be so well read and knowledgeable about so many different subjects.. must be all those daylight hours!!? THANKS for all the effort you put into sharing with us! Ruthie, NW MT
Re: Double bridle for Fjords
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 11:59 AM 07/14/2000 -0800, you wrote: >This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I use the curb rein especially out on the trail, >when he is diving for green stuff. "diving for," describes it well. on our last trail ride Hohmer was overly tempted by the extra lush foliage this year dangling right in front of his face as we rode along. he knows I don't allow grazing but he was overcome and "dove" for it.. I scolded him and flicked him with the end of the reins a couple of times.. soo, he began to grab and lunge simultaneously; anticipating the reprimand! he is so smart, how quickly they learn! I might add he did come out of it before we finished. he's not allowed pasture privileges, as he overdoes, so the green stuff has a real pull for him. I don't let him nibble even before or after the ride though as that's one of the worst habits to break! you'll be glad to know Jean that our weather turned HOT (so you can yet consider the area for a move to =) and we're hauling in the hay!! "Bon Voyage" to Mary too! =) Ruthie, NW MT
Holly/Libby
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Holly, nice hearing about your new horse.. the name Jig is neat! I inadvertently deleted your message without responding.. but I recall you said you were from Libby.. small world! Yes, we are only 35 miles west of there. you probably got into Fjords through Gayle then, she's been an inspiration to many. you got me started recalling my "first love".. a big bay that stood on my big toe and wouldn't budge.. some of my horsey friends were viewing her for the first time, somewhat askance, so I never let on. (Yeowwch!) I spent every free minute in the pasture with her, grooming, crooning, I optimistically re-named her "Sheba," but my Dad continued to call her "Mud Bucket!" h, maybe that's where my struggle in naming horses all began? ha ha my best to you and Jigs, Ruthie
Re: brag alert
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 06:15 AM 07/12/2000 +1100, you wrote: >This message is from: "Holly Bullard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I bought a horse! he's a gorgeous quarter horse (i wanted an fjord, but my mom wouldn't buy me one!) gelding, with a blaze and a sock on his front left foot. He's about 16.2hh and is a sorrel > HOLLY, THAT'S WONDERFUL! Thanks for sharing your joy with us Fjord folk. He's a big guy eh? I'm wondering if he's trained, how old he is, what's his name, etc. (don't you love to talk horses!?!) May he be all that you had hoped for! Ruthie, NW MT
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2000 #186
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 05:16 PM 07/08/2000 -0300, you wrote: >This message is from: "Sue Harrison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Hi Ruthie in Montana: so you are getting rain too! Suppose we will ever >get sun? This is awful. >You are still having frost! What are your gardens doing? We had frost >right up until about the first of June. A lot of my neighbours gardens >chilled. I didn't lose mine . Didn't plant till later. So much for the so >called greenhouse effect. LOL HI SUE, We're at about 2,600 elevation so out here most everyone has a greenhouse, except me! Maybe next year. The extent of my garden this year is carrots planted in a bathtub so the pocket gophers can't access them. It only froze that one morning, but as I've said before it keeps the varmits down. We have had considerable rain. Gosh, hate to hear the Unrau's are braking but sounds like they've done their share and then some in the Fjord world. It's 80+ F. today. the farrier just did 8 Fjords, gotten so he does them in shifts. So you can deduce we still have a "few" left to sell =) nice hearing from you Sue. Ruthie
Re: saying hi
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 03:12 PM 07/07/2000 -0700, you wrote: >This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >When I first moved here 22 years ago we had 32+ dairy farms. Ecology and >health requirements etc. drove the dairy people out. We now have >approximately seven dairies. Big equipment is for sale and few >knowledgeable hay cutters are left. Aha, I read you, know just what you're talking about all right. A shame >Also too many use the round bales now. I'd heard that a poor cow can't even get a "square" meal any more! =) Ruthie
Re: saying hi
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 11:23 AM 07/07/2000 -0700, you wrote: >This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Hey Montana, come over here where we have hay growing too mature in the >fields because all the dang rules and regulations have run the farmers and >mowers off. Jean > How would that be Jean? What kind of rules and regulations? Ruthie
Re: saying hi
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 07:33 PM 07/06/2000 -0700, you wrote: >This message is from: Joyce Concklin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Just though I'd say hi from Hot and steamy Florida. >We have been breeding and selling Fjords since 1990.We >also turn quite a few heads at shows or just trail >riding in the local forests. >Yes ,Fjords do very well in Florida.If anyone is >interested I do have a few young geldings for sale.I >enjoy reading all the letters,since their are so few >Fjord people in Florida. >Hope you all have a cool summer. >Joyce > HI JOYCE! Welcome to the List. You're going to love it! As a matter of fact we are having a "cool summer" here in northwest Montana.. would you believe it froze the morning of the 5th? and, on the 4th of July we drove up into the remote Yaak region a few miles from the Canadian border and it WAS SNOWING! There were still a few spots of snow left on the ground from last winter too. We're all wondering if there'll be any first cutting hay that hasn't been drenched what with all the rain we've been having. Sure makes for great topics of conversations tho. = I wonder what "trail riding" is like down there, what do you have to watch out for? Hope we'll hear from you. Ruthie
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2000 #178
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 10:40 AM 06/29/2000 -0400, you wrote: >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Hello again to the Fjord list, > >This is Bill Coli. I've been away from the list since this past >February, but have recently subscribed again. I wanted to let folks >know about our new web page. The URL is http://www.blueheronfarm.com Glad you're back Bill! I always enjoyed reading your posts. Your website is beautiful! (those I could open, I need some updating here and next week have someone coming to update my system, and show me how to send J-pegs--yes, again =) Blue Heron, I like that. We have them here too. It appears to be very beautiful where you're situated. Congratulations on your website. Ruthie, nw mt
Re: Young stock and sales
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 07:53 AM 06/28/2000 -0800, you wrote: >This message is from: misha nogha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Yes I think it is harder to sell young stock. In fact, it seems to me like >a heck of a lot of folks have Fjords for sale this year. Maybe we just >flooded the market as it stands for right now. I have been thinking about >this. it seems like when I first got into breeding Fjords that there were >more requests than I had horses. But this year I still have a yearling foal >who is gorgeous with near perfect conformation left over from last year. ~ Misha, let's not talk that way =)) It's probably just that we're getting late into the season, folks vacationing, etc. Better advertising helps tremendously. We acquired a lot of our Fjords as foals, selected good bloodlines, they're more moldable as youngsters and it's worked out real well. We still have a few of our newest ones left and they're looking great! (maybe one mare too) Our new colt out of Teal and A2Z Thorson is so special that he's unnameable! Nothing is good enough for him. He gives new meaning to the description of "presence." I can't bear to sell him. (is that sickening or what?) Ruthie, nw mt
Re: home needed for sweet mare
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Julie, we'd consider taking her.. we are at a higher altitude. we'd need to know more about her, is she registered, the diagnosis, etc. your e-mail address didn't work.. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bushwhacker Fjords Ruthie Bushnell At 09:50 PM 06/25/2000 -0400, you wrote: >This message is from: "Julie Will" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Hello all ~ I am posting for a friend who has a 6 year old Fjord mare, >originally from the Missouri area. She is a small mare, very quiet and >sweet, but has "sweet itch". This is an allergy to a certain knat like >insect that is common in this area. Apparently the insect doesn't live in >higher altitudes. They would like to give the mare to someone who lives in >an area where she would not be troubled by this. She itches intensely >during the summer months and rubs her body raw. They have tried many >remedies with no success. If anyone is interested, please email me >privately. >Julie > > >
Re: A good day!
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 03:53 PM 06/24/2000 EDT, you wrote: >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I hope everyone else has as great a day as I'm having!! >Amy We had a great Saturday too Amy! Gene and I, on Dun and Hohmer, trailered a short distance from here and we rode several miles, three hours, into the Yaak Canyon rim where the scenery is outstanding! Huge Yellow Pines towering above an unbelievable vista; the river far below and blue multi-valued layers of endless mountains as far as you can see, while seated on a carpet of wildflowers, smelling wild roses.. WOW! There's been extra rain this Spring and the foliage is beautiful! All the Whitetails are reddish colored now, still a few snips of snow on the mountain tops.. I tell you it looks like Heaven should! But, it was only 34* F this morning. Gene says to say, on the riding distance thing, Fjords will go a lot farther than you probably can withstand. Of course it depends on terrain and surface. We find it's easier to measure by time here, rather than distance. If you climb a lot it tires them much more of course, but 20 miles easy riding would be reasonable. there you have it from northwest Montana.. Ruthie
Re: Cruizer, Glistening Gold.
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 04:23 PM 06/21/2000 -0700, you wrote: >Our sweetheart Cruizer passed away a couple of days ago. He took a horrible >kick from a mare that killed him instantly. We are heartbroken. We are so very deeply sorry to hear that Lauren! What a terrible unexpected tragedy. Our prayers and sympathy go your way today. Your poem was a lovely tribute to your relationship with him. Makes me want to hear more about him and I hope you'll write a story about him to go with the poem and submit it to the Herald? Ruthie and Gene
balanced ride saddle?
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I know we've been around the corral many times on the saddle subject, in fact I just looked into the archives to see what we said, but I still have a question, or questions, I'd like answered. I simply cannot take my Hereford saddle well any longer! I'd like a balanced ride (I think) as have been often told they're more comfortable. Of course we're limited here in NW MT in what's available. We were thinking of having one made but that's risky too. Has anyone on the list had experience with a FRED HOOK saddle? (Gene wants to know) and does anyone know of a balanced ride saddle in this region? (I want to know) You can e-mail me privately if you'd rather not get the saddle subject going again =) but I need help! It's gotten so it's downright painful riding downhill. (it's all up or down here) thanks for any advice, Ruthie
Re: Buying a Fjord
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >One thing I have discovered is that Fjord people are some of the most >friendly and helpful people around. I'm looking forward to learning lots of >things from all of you. > >Carol from Connecticut > WELCOME to the List Carol! and the best of luck to you in your search for the perfect Fjord for yourself. Ruthie, NW MT
Re: horse oriented/domination/imprinting
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
At 11:37 AM 06/10/2000 EDT, you wrote:
>This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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I suspect (don't know) imprinting is overrated. {flame suit thoroughly in
place]. I read a study where people were asked at the end of 6 months to
guess which of 12 foals had been imprinted and which had not (they'd all
been handled daily). Nobody could tell.
Gail-Dorine in Las Cruces
Gail, I question that study as being conclusive.. maybe the key to their
finding was the 6 month age factor, it seems to me that any of them go
through a kind of offish spell for a while early on but once they're past
that phase I believe there is a marked difference in a horse that's been
handled considerably. Of course I realize too it would depend on the
individual horse as some are more personable than others. I wonder too how
many they studied? Do you recall the resource for that theory?
Why aren't we outside riding! It's raining here but I'll bet you've got
sunshine (too much sunshine maybe? =)) Ruthie
Re: Conformation, not "confirmation" & "By" the stallion, "out of" the mare.
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 01:10 PM 06/09/2000 -0300, you wrote: >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Arthur Rivoire) >And, when you're talking about a horse's parents . . .He's "out of the >mare", and "by the stallion." > That's logical. Guess I just never thought about it or missed that facet. Thanks for mentioning it. Ruthie
Re: Brag Alert!!!
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Congratulations Patty, and Dustenai! Know you must be very happy, these little guys are so rewarding. I am envious that you have already picked out his name as we still cannot decide on the "perfect" name for our new little colt out of Quad-l's Teal and A2Z Thorson. We had a long list of names but now none of them are good enough =)) Incidentally, he was 37" at birth. I'll be anxious to see Majson's Cymon. Ruthie At 07:58 PM 06/08/2000 -0600, you wrote: >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >This is Patty in Libby, just wanted to let everyone know my mare Dustenai >had her foal about 1:30 this morning. It is a beautiful little stud colt. He >is 36½ inches tall and just the apple of his mommies eye. His name is >Majson's Cymon. It all happened just like it is suppose to no problems, even >got it all on tape. I have been going all day on just 2½ hrs sleep am ready >to crash..Its been fun but glad the waiting is over..Hope everyone has a >great summer. > >Patty Peterson >Granite Lake Fjords >Libby, Montana. > > >
Re: I'll try this again ;)
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I can't bring that CDL photo up.. get a 500 "internal server" notice on it.. I wonder why? anyone? Ruthie At 11:08 PM 06/07/2000 -0800, you wrote: >This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Hi Caitlin, > >Go to Photopoint and register for an album page...It's FREE! >http://www.photopoint.com/ > >There you can post as many pictures as you wish and then post a message to >the Fjord list with your Photopoint Address and folks can click on that and >see your pictures! > >You can have a number of albums, such as family, pets, horses, etc. etc. > >An example of this from someone on the CD-L: >http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=687950&a=6521035 > >Jean in Warm and sunny Fairbanks, Alaska, where the sun won't set until >after midnight for a total of 21+ hours! 80 degrees today! > >>My name is Caitlin. I am the one with a Fjord gelding I want to show >>off. >>Jordan is 8yrs old. He is not registered. I bought him in Feb. 99. And I >>would like to be able to post a picture. ( I have a few) I did not know if >>there was a place to do this. > >Jean Ernest >Fairbanks, Alaska >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >
Re: A GJEST daughter
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Hi Everybody from Carol Rivoire at Beaver Dam Farm in Nova Scotia - > >One of our customers just emailed today that a bred mare, (in foal to >GJEST), they'd purchased last summer had produced a wonderful filly, and >they came up with a fitting name for the filly . MAGJESTIC PRINCESS.. >(get it? MA-GJEST-IC. >Congratulations to the DeSantis family in Pennsylvania owners of the >beautiful mare,STINA and her filly, MAGJESTIC PRESENCE. > >Regards, Carol WHOOPS! even YOU make typos Carol, which is it Princess or Presence? Either sounds real nice. Ruthie
Fjords for Sale
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I hope some of you will keep us in mind if you have inquiries about Fjords for sale. (I recall Amy, or Tillie, asking for sale references) Our farm is 17 miles east of Bonners Ferry, ID,in the corner of northwest MT. ~~~ Bushwhacker Fjords announcing FJORDS FOR SALE: We have four Fjord fillies this spring which can be sold as weanlings, also a colt out of Quad-L's Teal (Dustin's first daughter). These are all out of A2Z Thorson who is a Gjest and Ylanda grandson. The colt is a perfect Fjord speciman and handled daily. A2Z Thorson fillies include two out of mares whose sire is Rokida's Nicholas, a gray who won both classes;"Stallions over 4 years" and "Grand Stallion" at Blue Earth last year. One mare has Rusten and Teal lineage. One is out of Opal. Our Fjords for sale include these 4-year old mares who have been bred back to A2Z Thorson, but are being sold as singles. This is as good a deal as you'll find anywhere. Two of them have been under saddle and driven. Also, If you have an Arab friend you might mention to them that we also have two of the finest Egyptian Arabians in the northwest for sale. They both have outstanding movement. One out of Black Jacque, one an exceptional trail horse that rides like a dream! Write or phone for details: 406-295-5050, Gene and Ruth Bushnell
Re: Fjord heighth
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would pick a topic I apparently can't spell! I noticed the subject title this morning and thought, "that's looks strange!" ha ha Shall I run it by again and use the word TALL instead of height? Does anyone know how tall an ordinary (middle of the scale) foal is at birth? Ruthie At 01:44 PM 05/28/2000 -0600, you wrote: >This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >Here's food for thought, > >has anyone seen or heard of a correlation (projection?) between the heighth >of foals as it relates to their full mature heighth? > >how do I say this? =) > >is foal heighth a true and accurate indicator of their size as an adult? > >also, what is the average heighth of a foal at birth. > >I thought it would be interesting to have a few of the long time breeders >comment on this.. haven't heard from Anita in a while, I like her posts (I >like them ALL! one has to be so careful =) > >Teal just had a colt out of A2Z Thorson, our stallion, (he's a dandy!) and >we've had five altogether this season; four fillies before him. Been too >busy to write even, more later. > >Ruthie, NW MT > > >
Fjord heighth
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Here's food for thought, has anyone seen or heard of a correlation (projection?) between the heighth of foals as it relates to their full mature heighth? how do I say this? =) is foal heighth a true and accurate indicator of their size as an adult? also, what is the average heighth of a foal at birth. I thought it would be interesting to have a few of the long time breeders comment on this.. haven't heard from Anita in a while, I like her posts (I like them ALL! one has to be so careful =) Teal just had a colt out of A2Z Thorson, our stallion, (he's a dandy!) and we've had five altogether this season; four fillies before him. Been too busy to write even, more later. Ruthie, NW MT
Re:
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Good Morning to you too Sue, you'll get a lot of different opinions on this I suppose but ours is NIX the sweet feed. it contributes to the foal's "runs," molds easily, and is unnecessary. when and if we use grain it is unsweetened. ours are on timed pasture now so we don't grain. that's just our program, I'm sure others do it differently. Ruthie, NW MT At 07:39 AM 05/27/2000 -0300, you wrote: >This message is from: "Sue Harrison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Good Morning everyone: Since I am new to owning a Fjord how much >grain does one feed a yearling, two year old and so on. I was feeding 8 >cups of sweet feed morning and night and cut him back to 4 cups in the >morning and night. Is this about right? Thanks for any advise, Sue >in N.B. > > > >
Re: Good news and bad news
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 12:04 AM 05/24/2000 -0700, you wrote: >This message is from: "Sanders" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Quad-L Ranch has had good news and bad news > Reina had strong and healthy filly about 1:30 this morning. Taine, Chip's gelding, was put down today. He coliced. While >visiting a friend, Taine somehow pushed open a gate that no other horse had ever been able to open before and he ate about 5 inches of grain at thebottom of a plastic garbage can... >Chip has lost three horses in the last month. Two at someone elses ranch >all from different problems. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Oh Teresa, that's terrible! That poor man! Our hearts ache for him this morning as we contemplate his misfortunes. I can't think of anyone who loves Fjords as much as Chip does or who might be as devastated by their distress as he. Our thoughts and prayers are with him, and Jennie, I know this has to be really tough for her too. Hugs from Bushwhacker's Fjords, Ruthie and Gene
Mothers...
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Vivien's post reminded me of this tribute to Mothers that someone sent me, I don't know who wrote it, but it's kind of nice and thought I'd share it with the List.. may your day be special tomorrow! Ruthie >MOMMY'S OF THE YEAR > > "Here's to Us", all the mothers who DIDN'T win Mother of the Year in >1999. >To all the runners-ups and all the wannabes, the mothers too tired to >enter >or too busy to care. > >This is for all the mothers who froze their buns off on metal bleachers >at >soccer games Friday night instead of watching from cars, so that when >their >kids asked, "Did you see my goal?" they could say, "Of course, wouldn't >have missed it for the world," and mean it. > >This is is for all the mothers who have sat up all night with sick >toddlers >in their arms, wiping up barf laced with Oscar Mayer wieners and cherry >Kool-Aid saying, "It's OK honey, Mommy's here." > >This is for all the mothers of Kosovo who fled in the night and can't >find >their children. > >This is for the mothers who gave birth to babies they'll never see. And >the >mothers who took those babies and gave them homes. > >For all the mothers of the victims of the Colorado shooting, and the >mothers of the murderers. For the mothers of the survivors, and the >mothers >who sat in front of their TVs in horror, hugging their child who just >came >home from school, safely. > > For all the mothers who run carpools and make cookies and sew Halloween > >costumes. And all the mothers who DON'T > >What makes a good mother anyway? Is it patience? Compassion? Broad >hips? >The ability to nurse a baby, cook dinner, and sew a button on a shirt, >all >at the same time? Or is it heart? Is it the ache you feel when you watch > >your son or daughter disappear down the street, walking to school alone >for >the very first time? The jolt that takes you from sleep to tread, from >bed >to crib at 2 a.m. to put your hand on the back of a sleeping baby? The >need >to flee from wherever you are and hug your child when you hear news of a > >school shooting, a fire, a car accident, a baby dying? I think so. > >So this is for all the mothers who sat down with their children and >explained all about making babies. And for all the mothers who wanted >to >but just couldn't. This is for reading "Goodnight, Moon" twice a night >for >a year. And then reading it again." Just one more time." > >This is for all the mothers who mess up. Who yell at their kids in the >grocery store and swat them in despair and stomp their feet like a tired >2 >year old who wants ice cream before dinner. > >This is for all the mothers who taught their daughters to tie their >shoelaces before they started school. And all the mothers who opted for > >Velcro instead. > >For all the mothers who bite their lips-sometimes until they bleed-when > >their 14 year olds dye their hair green. > >Who lock themselves in the bathroom when babies keep crying and won't >stop. >This is for all the mothers who show up at work with spit-up in their >hair >and milk stains on their blouses and diapers in their purse. > >This is for all the mothers who teach their sons to cook and their >daughters to sink a jump shot. > >This is for all mothers whose heads turn automatically when a little >voice >calls "Mom?" in a crowd, even though they know their own offspring are >at >home. > >This is for mothers who put pinwheels and teddy bears on their >children's >graves. > >This is for mothers whose children have gone astray, who can't find the >words to reach them. > >This is for all the mothers who sent their sons to school with >stomachaches, assuring them they'd be just FINE once they got there, >only >to get calls from the school nurse and hour later asking them to please >pick them up. Right away. > >This is for young mothers stumbling through diaper changes and sleep >deprivation. And mature mothers learning to let go. > > For working mothers and stay-at-home mothers. Single mothers and >married >mothers. Mothers with money, mothers without. > >This is for you all!!! So hang in there. Please pass along to all the >moms >in your life. Thanks for being a MOM!! >>> > >> > >>> > >> > >>> > > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> > > > > > > >
Re: Foal Scours
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 10:05 PM 05/12/2000 -0700, you wrote: >This message is from: "Frederick J. \(Fred\) Pack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Hi Folks, > >(resend of message...sorry...I sent the first one in HTML) > >Many, many thanks to all who responded privately, and on the list. > >We think we have the problem solved, then the "squirts" begin again. It >seems that it is an every other day happening. > >The mare's food has been cut down to reduce the richness of the milk and >grain for both mother and daughter is now strictly CornOatsBarley (COB for >our non-American friends). Fred, it might not be a bad idea to quit the COB for now.. try it a few weeks and see if there isn't an improvement. contrary to what Fjords say, they can do well on hay alone for periods of time =) also, maybe no pasture time until this clears up. Ruthie
we said "good bye"
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Catherine, we were so saddened to read your post, how tragic! may your heartache be eased by your many, many, well meaning FJ-List friends from all parts of the country who are praying for you and sending hug thoughts your way. Ruthie and Gene
Re: I'm back (sort of)....
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 07:57 PM 05/04/2000 -0700, you wrote: >This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >The good news is that we're completely moved to Oregon. The bad news >is that we're still playing the "which box is THAT in" game...> >Our 3 Fjords and the donkey took the move fairly well... At first, all were very concerned about the presence of cows on surrounding>pastures, wild turkeys (and who knows what else) in the woods, etc. We soon reworked an area around the pole barn (removed sheep feeders, trash, and wooden fences; added rubber mats and pipe corral panels) to make "stalls" under cover and runs out into the grassy area nearbyWe're still going to be busy for quite a while. We have managed to get the old farm house livable for the short term--- Never a dull moment ~~ Nice to have you back Marsha Jo and so glad you've survived the move and transition! =) We're still "re-doing" pens, Gene has had to rebuild every pen here and he just completed a dandy little round pen as well as an outdoor arena! I'm trying my hand at dissasembling barbed wire fencing, mean stuff. And there's still so much to do! But somehow it is fulfilling isn't it? The Fjords like to watch us work.. =))) and "help" if they get the chance. hope you have a wonderful summer in your new Oregon setting! Ruthie, nw mt
Re:Farewell!
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 08:00 AM 05/03/2000 EDT, you wrote: >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Hello everyone, >Some of you may know what has been going on regarding my wife, Joyce, and >her health. A year and a half ago, we started a long and arduous process of >getting Joyce set up for a kidney transplant. During the evaluation process, >many issues have had to be dealt with, the most severe was a triple by-pass >that was preformed on Oct 19, of last year. In january, I got tired of all >the waiting and decided to get tested to see if I could be the live donor. >Well, last wednesday, I did donate one of my kidney's to the best freind that >I have ever known. For 24 years we have been together through thick and thin >and this was my opportunity to do something to help improve her life. She >calls me her knight in shining armor!!! I LOVE it! >Anyway, with all the immune supressive drugs that she will be on for the >rest of her life, we were counseled by the team of doctors at the University >of Michigan that we must get rid of ALL of our animals. We are shocked and >disappointed but the important thing here is Joyce's continued success with >the new kidney and ultimate return to normal health and that includes playing >with out wonderfull Fjordies! We will keep our 2 geldings at a private >stable, sell or farm and purchase a cute little house with little to do but >drive the boy's. I can harness and drive and Joyce can be my whip, which she >alway's has been but can't touch the horse for at least 9 months. >We believe that there is alway's a silver lining in every grey cloud and >we are looking forward to that silver cloud to show up at any moment.!! >I would like to congratulate Vivian Creigh for her decision to purchase >the "other woman" in my life, Nanja. Nanja is a full sister to he Vivians >stallion, Marnix. Adn I believe Vivian will have TREMENDOUS success with my >beautiful little girl! >I have a 2 year old filly that we purchased from the wich's which they >will not take back. I need to sell Teske as soon as possible. She is an Arin >daughter and she is an absolutely beautiful little filly. Her trot is to die >for and when she matures, she will be an exquisite mare. I paid 4500.00 for >her and need to sell her as fast as possible, I will take 4000.00 and she is >in immaculate shape now! >If any of you might know of someone who wants this little girl, please >e-mail me. >We will be signing off from the digest for a period of time, but do look >forward to a brighter future and maybe someday a return to the Fjord world. > >Good Luck & Health to you All! >Mike & Joyce Cook >West Church Fjords WHAT A BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY!!! You are indeed a "knight in shining armor!" and you are driving life's path in high style with much class. It was generous of you to share yourselves with us in this post and what an inspiration you have given us to begin our day with! Good Luck and Health to you too! and our prayers are with you, Ruthie and Gene Bushnell, nw mt
Re: Tyr tale - Brag Alert!
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 01:49 PM 05/01/2000 -0500, you wrote: >This message is from: Mike & Casey Rogillio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Sunday was the St Jude Children's Hospital Benefit ride, an 11 mile loop that >> wound thru trees and by the Tennessee River. (cut)..>> and I was faced with having to ride Tyr, ...(cut).. Tyr was trotting like a demon! I was posting to the best of my >ability... and then I noticed they were cantering. Oh no! We've not cantered >yet! Well, we did. He broke into an awful canter, then gave out an almighty >buck (and I stayed ON!! - something I'm not known for doing!) and we cantered >after them. I definitely wasn't in control of him, which was rather scary, but >it was good for us to canter I think(cut). >So there you have it, our ride account and another successful ambassadorship for >the Fjords! > >An exhausted Casey & Tyr in Alabama > Congratulations Casey! you've come a long ways it sounds like, literally and figuratively! eleven is a good day's ride. (so glad you stayed on too!) you must love Tyr a great deal to have stuck with him and his nasty bucking habit like you have. I confess I'm too maturely cautious to risk riding a horse that is "out of control" any more, but I can sense your jubilance and share in your accomplishment anyhow. my best wishes for you and Tyr, Ruthie, NW MT >
Re: Pellets and photos
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 08:25 PM 04/22/2000 -0700, you wrote: >This message is from: "Knutsen Fjord Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Hi all - > >Dang it all Ruthie! I must have taken 50,000 pictures of His Majesty, >and do you think any of them is just right? No! How can such a gorgeous >guy as Erlend be so non-photogenic? No fair! The best pictures of him >are all slightly out of focus. [perhaps they reflect the state of the >photographer] And you guys just stroll out and get some good ones in one >shoot. Phooey! PEG, this was not a walk in the park! =) our tongues were hanging out time it was done! and I suspect we settled for less after many previous unsuccessful attempts. there's more to that photography business than you'd guess! of course just the time you see the perfect shot the camera's back at the house. there are six Elk in our field this morning, the horses don't seem to mind them at all. Have a wonderful Easter day all.. Ruthie, nw mt
Re: Pellet Bedding
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 05:40 PM 04/22/2000 -0700, you wrote: >This message is from: "Catherine Lassesen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Patty and everyone else, >I just made the switch to pellet bedding. I LOVE IT I will give details >later... but I really love it. I had one boarder that moved her horse >because she felt it was the reason why her horse was coughing. (I think it >is the indoor riding in the sand verses on the grass.) Other than that my >stall have NEVER been S dry and non smelling. I do not find it dusty at >all. I am IN LOVE... for the cleaning time is almost cut by 70% in labour. >The cost is lower than the bulk shavings we get by the truck load. >Catherine Lassesen I suppose it's nice all right but we can't help but wonder if there isn't "some" horse that would try eating it? My Hohmer FJ's treat of choice is leather.. -, is that ever his favorite snackin! (if he had opportunity) It seems to me that pellets would SWELL when dampened in the gut? Are they widely accepted for bedding? Ruthie, nw mt
