Re: Vestlandshest Newsletter Deadline July 10
This message is from: elnol...@aol.com Do you have a Fall Newsletter? I would like to put in an ad for the brand new Zilco Marathon Harness that I wasn't able to use (Horse got ligament injury). Thanks, Elaine Olsen In a message dated 7/4/2009 6:29:38 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, revivan t...@thegrid.net writes: This message is from: reviv...@thegrid.net Happy Fourth of July! Just a reminder that the deadline for the summer newsletter is July 10th. Email me your submissions at reviv...@thegrid.net. Also Vestlandshesters, don't forget about the free ads to sell your horses or other horse related items. Thanks Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Lisa Singer Driving Clinic - 3rd Day Added - The Carriage Barn
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Could you tell me where the clinic will be held? Thank you. Elaine In a message dated 10/27/2008 11:04:13 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This message is from: Carriage Barn / Ann Miles [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Everyone, We are happy to announce that we have had such a response to our annual Lisa Singer Driving Clinic that we have added a 3rd day of driving lessons. A limited number of 45-minute private hands on lessons with Ms. Singer are now available on Monday, November 24th. Anyone interested in registering for this clinic should contact Michele Shepherd at The Carriage Barn. Michele can be reached at blocked::mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] or at 603-378-0140. A revised registration will also be posted on The Carriage Barn's website, blocked::http://www.carriage-barn.com/ www.carriage-barn.com. We recommend that anyone interested in a lesson with Lisa get their registration in as soon as possible to be sure to reserve a spot. Please feel free to pass this along to anyone you think might be interested in this clinic. More information about the clinic follows. For anyone that cannot join us on Monday, we are taking Wait List requests for Saturday and Sunday. Auditor spots are still available as well as seats at the dinner with Ms. Singer on Saturday evening. Thank you, The Carriage Barn Lisa Singer Driving Clinic - November 22nd 23rd and also November 24th - Ms. Singer's accomplishments include being two-time Triple Crown of Driving Winner, two times FEI national pair challenge trophy winner, seven-time National Pairs Driving Champion, seven-times on the US team for the World Pairs Driving Competition, and Coach of 2 World Singles and Pony Team World Championships. Perhaps Ms. Singer's most lasting achievement has been in connecting this sometimes - thought - elitist sport with a wider world of horse people. The first woman to win a National Pairs Championship is modest, humorous, easy to talk to, and a wealth of information. The clinic will consist of a limited number of 45-minute private hands on lessons with Ms. Singer each day. Auditors may observe for one, two, or all three days. Limited overnight accommodations and stall spaces are available. Even if you cannot take a lesson or audit for the day, you are welcome to join us with Ms. Singer Saturday evening for dinner and roundtable discussions as part of our clinic season finale. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f **Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics â check it out! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redir= http://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame0001) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Lameness
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I would ask the vet to take x-rays and do a flexion test on that limb, including the ankle, hock and stifle. You don't want to bute him before the vet examines him. Is there heat or pulse in the lame foot? Elaine Olsen **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod000301) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: driving on a road
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ellen, I do a lot of driving on paved roads with traffic. It's always quite an experience, especially here in southern CA. I would suggest you buy the caution sign that attaches to your carriage. I think this is a requirement on roads with cars. And I would get comfortable using hand signals that slow people down, and the ones for turns. It amazes me how clueless people are driving their cars around horses. They don't slow down and whiz by you at high speeds. You have to be a bit of a traffic cop when you drive your horse around cars. Elaine Olsen ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Hay choice
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I had a lot of trouble with Timothy Hay this year causing diarrhea and I never had trouble in the past. The hay was super green all year and I suspect it was over fertilized or had some other chemicals on it. Even the Orchard hay was a weird green color that doesn't exist in nature! I ended up having to give them Timothy pellets and some oat hay which didn't seem to bother the horses. I'm not a big fan of pellets, but it did get me through this time when the hay seemed to make the horses sick. Elaine Olsen Southern CA The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Digest
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is the Fjord List available in a digest format? Thank you. Elaine Olsen
Re: shipping horses to Germany
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I had a horse shipped from Germany to CA around 2 years ago and I can tell you what it cost more or less. Depending on how many horses are on the flight, it is cheaper to go with more than one horse, it is around $4000 to CA. Of course, other locations might be cheaper. Then the horse must be in a quarantine station (by law) for several days and that cost $1,800. I don't know what the quarantine cost is in Germany. So I think a realistic price to ship might run anywhere from $2,500 to $5,000 depending on location of the cities and airports. Elaine Olsen
Re: Wolf teeth ..OUT
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just a note to add about wolf teeth. They pull out relatively easy compared to the other teeth so it can be done with some sedation and that's it.
Re: Phatom of the Opera
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The horse team in the opening of the movie, Phantom of The Opera looked like Fjord horses to me as well. Then there was another shot of one of them pulling a piece of equipment in the opera house. I thought the movie was spectacular. It was worth seeing just for the visuals alone. Elaine Olsen
Re: Year End Brag and Fjords for Sale
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lori, Congratulations on a successful show year. Great scores! Your horse must be quite athletic. Good luck in the future. Elaine Olsen
Re: Timothy Hay
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have fed strictly Timothy hay for years for all my horses. At first, it was hard to find in alfalfa rich California, but now many other people are using Timothy with great results. I've had many vets say they think it is the best hay to feed any horse. Alfalfa is too rich and combined with the hard water here, stones in the intestines become a problem. Bermuda hay has much colic associated with it. The other hay I use a little of is an oat/orchard grass combo hay just for variety. Timothy seems to have the right protein level and I was told is very easy on their system. My horses are shinny and dappled with just the right amount of weight and muscle. I think it is a great hay and well worth the extra cost. Elaine Olsen
Re: your opinions on footing for arena?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you are constructing an arena for riding, I can give you some information that I used from the USDF Handbook for arenas and footing that was helpful when I made my arena. Of course, a lot of the decision is based on what you can spend. I leveled the arena area flat with a bulldozer. Then I had 6'' of decomposed granite (DG) put down and compacted until it is very hard. At this point you can put a slight slope in the arena, no more than a gradual foot or so, so that it drains. Finally, on top of the DG, is 3 of sand. The sand should be the kind, like cement sand, so that it does not contain any stones. The footing should never be deeper than this or you are inviting sprains and injury. I don't think the gravel is a good base for the sand because it will work it's way up to the sand and move around as well.
Re: Bushy Manes
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have some information on shipping from Europe to Los Angeles as I did this last year with a warmblood from Germany. I think the price I paid is the usual fare. It cost $3,700 to fly one horse direct from Amsterdam to Los Angeles (one way). I think it is somewhat cheaper if you are shipping more than one horse. The horse is then held in mandatory quarantine for 3 days if it is a gelding and I believe longer for stallions and mares. The quarantine price is $1,850 which includes UDSA testing, blood work, etc. which is all done by law. There is no way to bring in a horse without this. One of the quarantine stations is LA is called Jet Pets and their number is 310-823-3731. The agent that arranged the air transport was Guido Klatte at International Horse Transport. His number is +49-172-5283210 . I'm sure there are other agents but this was the one recommended to me and he is very reputable and takes care of all the transport details. Horses need a passport to travel international. I hope this information is helpful. Elaine Olsen
Re: Fjords very well represented to a fancy eventing crowd!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Before you get too mad at the judge of the dressage test, read her/his comments on the test. Fjords can give the impression of doing a very nice test, but the judge is looking for very specific things like bend, engagement of the hind end, suppleness and a clear difference between the working gaits and lengthenings, and of course, how well the horse is on the bit. Obedience and accuracy are just one of many factors, not the most important. Maybe, the judge saw something she felt was lacking and made comments about it. My advice is read the test comments and try to learn from it for the next competition. It is easy to pass off a low score as breed prejudice, but it is often not the case. Elaine Olsen
Re: the lap robe? huh?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I was curious, if anyone knows. Does the lap apron also help prevent getting your clothes tangled in the reins? It seems like it might perform this function if you had the surplus rein hanging in your lap. At least there are no buttons to snag, etc. Elaine Olsen
Re: Fjord show standards
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] It's hard to imagine that anyone who wants to compete in a sport would complain about dress and traditional turnout. Every sport has some type of uniform or way of dressing and I'm sure no one would turn out to play football on a team in bluejeans or whatever. I think those attentions to details show a certain amount of respect for your sport. In addition to the proper training of the horse, small things like good grooming, clean tack, correct and clean dress for the rider, says, I have done my homework . I think the statements about raising the standards for Fjords were some of the best suggestions I have seen on this List. Elaine Olsen
EPM Vacine
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Has someone already mentioned that there is an EPM vaccine? Many horses in my area have had this vacine without any problem. I would suggest a rabies vaccination as well. I think it is almost impossible to make sure possums and other critters stay away from the horses, so a vaccination program might bring some peace of mind.
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Re: President's message in the Herald
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lori, I didn't mean to disagree with your comment about Fjords in dressage except to say that the general public has a stigma about breeding a horse that moves well somehow cancels out his positive attributes. I have a feeling that people think, OK let's breed for a better movement and we are going to have to sacrifice his temperament, character or general type. I don't think this is true. I would think that good breeding should improve horses all the way around including movement. And I agree the top international dressage horses are incredible movers. But not all warmbloods at the state and national competitions are not necessarily that extravagant movers. As you know, there's more to it than that. I just bought a very successful FEI horse imported from Germany and he has been winning Prix St. George and Intermediare classes in Germany at many major competitions. But he is not an extravagant mover at all. I think whether we like it or not, Fjords will change because there is no standardized breeding program. I hope it's in the direction of being more athletic and balanced along with their great temperaments.
Re: President's message in the Herald
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I wanted to comment on the part of your statement that said,...I have no interest in changing the Fjordhorse breed into a dressage pony. As a fellow dressage rider I am always mystified by this kind of comment because the only thing a good dressage horse possesses over another horse are regular, correct gaits, freedom of movement in the shoulder and HOURS and HOURS of training. Breeding horses that are good in dressage means that your are breeding a sound, athletic horse that has some degree of self carriage. How could this possibly hurt the breed? Dressage doesn't require extravagant movement, but correct movement. My German dressage instructor told me recently that during W.W.II that all the top German dressage horses were made to work in the fields so that they wouldn't be used as food or military horses. He said even after 3-4 years of pulling plows, they returned to doing their Grand Prix work and were just as good. Dressage doesn't mean the end of versatility.
Re: Clipping Fjords in work...yea or neigh?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I live in Southern, CA but it does not seem to stop Fjords from growing a thick winter coat despite year around average temperatures of 70 degrees. It can be 80 degrees in January. I find clipping a necessity rather than cosmetic. A horse worked hard in a thick coat is miserable. They breath hard from overheating and seem lethargic. I do a full body clip which looks just like their summer coat after a few weeks. Then, I have to blanket on cold nights. I learned the hard way. I didn't clip a Fjord once and he got so stressed and dehydrated that he started to colic. It took 4 bags of IV fluids to get him back on track.
Re: Training Fjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My Fjord, Rollo, was trained to drive when he was 8 years old and he is now a wonderful driving horse. He was broke to ride at 3 and was ridden very lightly the first year. He had no exposure to any kind of driving training until age 8. The woman training him did about 3 months of ground training before she hitched him to a training cart. His riding training helped the driving training a great deal. He knew how to go on the bit and use his hind quarters from the riding. I have never had any stubborn moments with any of my Fjords. I think the important thing is correct training. If someone tries to hitch your horse after a week of training, beware!
Re: fjord in magazine ad
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Fjord in the Farnam advertisement for Bit Free Fly Spray is my horse, Rollo. I took the photo several years ago and it was originally on the cover of a calendar for the Ivermectin product. The company was not specifically looking for a Fjord, but they choose this photo from 5000 entries of other horse photos. Rollo is a 14.1, 10 year old gelding by Knut out of Rachael and was bred in California. He is a wonderful driving horse and a joy to own. Elaine Olsen
Re: Gjest x Stine colt - Biggest foal we've ever seen!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] FjordList, Sorry!!! I meant to email Carol privately.
Re: Gjest x Stine colt - Biggest foal we've ever seen!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Carol, I'll be keeping my eye on any news of Titan's development. If he turns out to be a big, bold Fjord with powerful movement and an uphill carriage--wow! Elaine PS-Very depressed...spent an hour hand walking Idar who is so fit and full of energy. It will be a long 3 months.
Re: dressage ring
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've seen PVC piping held up by cement blocks spaced far apart used for dressage arenas. Seems to work well and it is very light weight and easy to move around.
