Re: another question for you all
This message is from: Jenn Hammon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well some horses will do that. Some times there is nothing to do about it. So just let them do what they do. Take one out at a time every day is you can. It might help them get over it a little more. Welcome Kay. --- Denise Delgado [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Denise Delgado [EMAIL PROTECTED] hello everyone on the list, i have a question about fjords in particular. are they more herd bound than other horses? i have two geldings. one, knute, we got first from lisa p. he is 8. then we got the fever and decided knute needed a partner in crime. so about 6 weeks ago quinn arrived from canada and bo-fjords. he is just 2. immediately they took to one another and if they could, they would hug eachother. they epitomize the word, PALS.when we take one out to ride or to work on some part of their training, patterns, wash, whatever, the other one goes bonkers! knute does this more than quinny, but both of them really put up quite a fuss. i've not seen regular horses make such a big deal over being separated. these two guys whinny back and forth for 30 minutes or more! we still take them out together too and they are both gentlemen. but i refuse to take both of them out together if i am riding alone, as ponying the second one would be a real hassle. anyone have similar stories about this breed? denise delgado and the boys, knute and quinn. - Original Message - From: Denise Delgado [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 26, 1999 1:53 PM Subject: Re: A mystery This message is from: Denise Delgado [EMAIL PROTECTED] dear meredith, those sound like puffballs. they show up here in the moister weather of fall and spring. they are a sort of fungus, like mushrooms and poisonous. that's probably why your horse won't eat them. when they dry out a bit you can pick them up and squeeze them and they send out a puff of spores, it looks like smoke. when my brother and i were little we used to play with those silly things and after awhile they can really get your hand filthy!! denise delgado, northern calif. - Original Message - From: Meredith Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 25, 1999 5:51 AM Subject: Re: A mystery This message is from: Meredith Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED] Laurie in NW Washington wrote ... I have a mystery here folks, maybe some of you can help. Tor has been coming in from the pasture lately with his nose covered in something black and tacky feeling. It is also on the guard hairs under his jaw (looks like the hair has been coated with mascara). I'm also seeing it on the hair above his hooves and his feet look like they have hoof black on them. With a little work it will wash off. I've walked the field looking for something that might have been thrown into the pasture, but found nothing. Here in Tennessee we have huge gooey round, brown mushrooms that are full of yucky stuff that can get on a horse, a dog or a persons shoe. A couple of times Aagot got into one and her whole muzzle and feet turned ruddy brown. She doesn't eat them, but they break apart as she grazes and knocks into them. Could it be something similar? Meredith Sessoms Soddy-Daisy TN USA mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ~ Dorina NFR Aagot ~ _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: remedial riding, part 2...
This message is from: Jenn Hammon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi. Next time take each horse in the ring by it's self. It might help them listen to you better. Welcome. Kay. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 7/2/99 3:24:23 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: First of all never just stop when A horse stops. And if thay are sore from the shoe get a new blacksmith. Hi Kay- I realize I reinforced their wrong behavior, that is, stopping when they feel like it. But I chose it over getting frustrated/upset and confusing all 3 of us. I figured it was best to consult the list and others more knowledgeable before moving on. They show no lameness at all from the shoes. It was just a thought -- I always like to rule out physical problems before assuming it's behavioral. Brigid _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Halters
This message is from: Jenn Hammon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi. just make sure that the halters aren't tite.You don't want big old sores on their face do you? Thanks Kay. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 7/3/99 7:36:14 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Has anyone tried rope halters? Hi Lynda- I am enjoying the posts on halters. I started with the halters which came with my two geldings. They were flat nylon. I had problems keeping the horses heads out of the grass, especially when leading both at once! I heard that thin rope halters offered more control, and found this to be true. When my horses' heads hit the ground, you need a crane to get them back up. The rope halters give me an extra edge in keeping the heads up while leading. I agree that leaving halters on can be dangerous. I let my horses run loose in the arena (halters on) before we work, but I am there watching. When unsupervised, halters are off (and removed from the area, as they will chew them up : ) Brigid in CA _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: New Fjord Fan
This message is from: Jenn Hammon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi. Just NEVER stop for the day or time because the horse has had enough. That makes the horse think he is the boss not you when you ar with him. Thanks Kay. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 7/3/99 9:10:12 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think the one thing Fjords dislike most is ARENA work, boring, repetitive going around in circles. Me, too! I'm sure this is why my Fjords are deciding to stop walking around the arena. I need to convince horsey friends to help me ride on the trail. I'll feel more confortable with someone to back me up. Brigid in CA _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: New shoes
This message is from: Jenn Hammon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi this is Kay. It could also be that if they have pads that they have a sore under the pad. My friends horse had one of those. The farrier opened it up and drande it out and he is doing alot better. Thanks Kay. --- Dave McWethy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Dave McWethy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brigid, for your freshly shod horses, if you suspect you have a problem with a new shoeing, check out each foot. Lift the horse's foot and with a light hammer, lightly tap each of the nail heads. You can also lightly tap each clench. If the farrier has placed a nail in an area that is sensitive, the horse will flinch when you hit the right one. If the horse has pads, and a little time has gone by, it is possible that sand or tiny gravel can get inside a pad and cause a sensitive spot on a sole particularly if the sole might be pared a little too much. If there is no pad, a stone bruise is always possible, and again, is more likely if the sole is thin. Other than that, notice heat anywhere around the hoof. If you spot an area and are not sure, pour water or alcohol on the hoof, and see where it dries quickest. I hope the problem has gone away by itself already! _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Halters
This message is from: Jenn Hammon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well you might have the halters to tite. My horse did that so I loosend the halter some and he was fine. Or you could just take the halter off when they are out in the pasture. Welcome Kay. --- Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] We seem to be having problems with halters causing sores on a few of our Fjords...We only use halters for leading and we do leave them on when the horses are out to pasture for their allotted 1-5 hours per day. Lynda Bailey's Fjord Horse Farm Gee,Lynda, The first thing that comes to my mind, and probably most of us here at the List is: Why are you leaving the halters on while they are out at pasture? Unless you are using funky,old leather halters that can easily break should a horse get hung up, forget using them at turnout! I live in arid N. Nevada, and my herd is on irrigated pasture at least half a day. The few bugs we do have here really seem to drive them nuts.They itch their cheeks and jaws and just about every other kind of anatomical protrubrance on the fences and trees. A halter would really cause some bad rubs and also pull out a few fenceposts, not to mention cause injury to the horses. For itchy spots caused by Buffalo gnats and mosqoitos,and just plain old rubbing I have been applying a product by Gold Nugget called GnatAway, (to repel them) and following it up with another product they make called Equine Theraputic Lotion,( ETL.) I used this stuff on a filly,that overnight looked like she had rubbed half of the hair on her face. In 3 weeks she was on the road showing, most of her hair growing in nicely. Take care, Karen ___ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: remedial riding, part 2...
This message is from: Jenn Hammon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi this is Kay. First of all never just stop when A horse stops. And if thay are sore from the shoe get a new blacksmith. thanks Kay --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Happy Fjording to All! Anvil's Tommes Rafael are doing very well. They just had new shoes and their sheaths cleaned (yuck!) yesterday. I have ridden both bareback, with a loose ring snaffle. We have walked around the arena, done a few circles/figure-8's, fast/slow pace, and of course whoas : ) Today they both decided to walk halfway around, then stop and refuse to move. I decided it was best to dismount and end for the day, rather than get upset and confuse all three of us. Could their feet be sore from the new shoes, or are they just pulling a fast one on me? In either case, what should I do? Brigid in CA _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
