Re: Ranec 1988-2014
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Dear Jim, I don't know you or your precious Ranec but I sit here crying. I do know the love you share with your precious boy. There are no words but maybe this song will ease some of the pain. God bless. Wind to thy Wings, Ranec... Wind to thy Wings! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em328gERm9A -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Check out our blog! http://www.cassidyapril.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Oct 2, 2014, at 11:23 PM, Jim Barnhart wrote: This message is from: Jim Barnhart jb...@sleepyeyetel.net I know the 'old folks' of the fjord horse in North America are still here, so I wanted to let you know that my special boy passed today. Colic got the best of him. I posted this on facebook, a few sentences that tell you of the special bond he and I had. He was my first horse, I got him at 40 years old, had him for 11 years. He absolutely knew he was on this earth to teach me the love of horses. He succeeded in his objective. I'm am heartbroken. Yep, he was a special horse. I would lay on my back underneath him and clip his belly. He would stand like a rock. I know Ranec would die to protect me, I mean it when he was afraid to die and leave me alone - not because he loved me, but because he thought he had to protect me. We spent the day together, I honestly knew around lunch time it was the end, we spent the afternoon walking and talking, but he wasn't sure I would be ok without him, so he fought hard. We talked with our vet about options, and watched him. I told our vet he was dying, she couldn't hardly believe it, but she knew he was. He continued to fight while laying down, me hugging his neck and head. I whispered to him I'll be all right Ranec, thank you for our time together and I felt him exhale and that was it. Jim and Kay Barnhart. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: RIP Gustav
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Wind to thy WIngs, Gustav... Wind to thy Wings! I am so saddened by your loss. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Check out our blog! http://www.cassidyapril.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Sep 18, 2014, at 2:15 PM, Reena Giola wrote: This message is from: Reena Giola dragonl...@gmail.com I am not even sure if the list is still up and running but just in case I wanted to let everyone know that Gustav (Gus, Gussers out of Karen McCarthys Sven) is now running free across the rainbow bridge. 5/14/1984 to 9/18/2014 A wonderful 30 years old he colic last night but by this morning it had to turned into a twist . we did everything possible to get him right but it wasnt meant to be. I am so extremely heartbroken. Reena Giola Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Fjords in dressage
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com I actually have a Dressage instructor coming to meet my 6 year old fjord mare on Sunday. She's interested in her for herself! Trying not to get excited as it has to be the absolute perfect situation for me to let her go, but it sure would be cool to see her excel. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Check out our blog! http://www.cassidyapril.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com This message is from: Claudia Cavanaugh cmcavanaug...@gmail.com I think one reason that you see fewer Fjords at the Grand Prix level is that there are fewer Fjords period, if you compare the number of 'big brown horses' to the number of 'little yellow horses' showing. So it's not surprising there are fewer at the upper levels. I have a big chunky Fjord and a tall, graceful Trakehner and I love them both. I have been schooling the Trakehner in dressage for the sixteen years I've owned him, and he's very quick to learn and the upper level movements are very easy for him, because of his conformation. I mostly drive and trail ride with the Fjord, althoug Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Turnout on wooded acreage
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Seems like way too many horses for that amount of land. I have 2 on about 6 acres. We've had a herd of 4 and we almost lost the front pasture. It's divided into front back. My Fjords really like rubbing on trees and they eat the moss, too. Oh, they are also nuts for acorns! Haven't gotten sick from them. We have Oaks Pines in FL. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Check out our blog! http://www.cassidyapril.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Apr 2, 2014, at 2:45 PM, Melinda wrote: This message is from: Melinda melinda.schumac...@gmail.com What do folks think about turning out an established herd of 5-8 horses on a 4 acre parcel of hardwood trees that is maintained, ie: fallen branches are cleared periodically. I am looking at a property for sale with limited grass pasture. The owners claim they have turned their horses (up to 9) out in the woods without problems for 24 years. Thanks, Melinda Central Ohio Sent from my iPhone Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Dustenai has crossed over the rainbow bridge - May 8, 1993 - Jan 24, 2014
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com I did not ever have the pleasure of meeting Dustenai but I know she was a special, special mare. So very sorry for your loss. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Check out our blog! http://www.cassidyapril.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Titan update
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Was so hoping for better news than this. I know you must be terrified. Stay strong. Your boys will feel everything you are feeling. Praying for you all. Anyway to see a pic of them? Are you on Facebook? -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Check out our blog! http://www.cassidyapril.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jan 20, 2014, at 11:41 AM, Kim Manzoni wrote: This message is from: Kim Manzoni kim.manz...@yahoo.com Titan is hospitalized as well as his BFF Comanche who is now in the next stall at the hospital. They injested toxins. Closed off all pAstures and stopped all grains . Could be poisoned feed. Vet is testing for Potomac horse fever and is treating both for that sAlmonella. I live next to a chicken farm and they just cleaned there barns Friday and it was windy toward my horse pastures Titan is 2.5 and Comanche is 3 yrs old. Susceptible to salmonella Please pray for them. Titans vitals declined this morning. Sent from my iPhone Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Titan
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com BIG prayers going to you your boy! -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Check out our blog! http://www.cassidyapril.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jan 19, 2014, at 2:41 PM, Kim Manzoni wrote: This message is from: Kim Manzoni kim.manz...@yahoo.com Hi all Please pray and send healing vibes out for my boy Titan. He is in route to the hospital. Colic yesterday, was tubed and oiled. Still sick now. Shaking, grinding teeth, no gut noises, no eating or drinking. I am very scared! Kim in Md Sent from my iPhone Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Fjords and Cold
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com We are in Central FL and celebrate the few real cold days we get. Had a real cold snap a couple days ago - got down to the 20's! All other horses (it seems) in the state were bundled up in blankets and put in barns. My 2 fjord girls partied all night in the pasture. I could tell they had not come inside their shed by the few piles of poop. They were fluffed up w/their wooly coats and in great spirits. My worries are much more when the temps humidity is high. The girls know to stand in front of their fans and they're good water drinkers - as long as I've cleaned refreshed their tubs. :-) Mom to 2 Fjords who would really like us to move up North. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Check out our blog! http://www.cassidyapril.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: My Fjord Mare
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com As much as I have utilized do enjoy the Internet, it allows folks to speak w/out thinking. This is one of the downsides. People are quick to judge w/out information and are more than happy to throw their two cents in and around when it's not even been requested. I am part of this Fjord community, having 2 precious mares myself, and know the right home will come along for your girl. Bless you for doing right by her. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Check out our blog! http://www.cassidyapril.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Oct 31, 2013, at 11:35 AM, Hope and Horses wrote: This message is from: Hope and Horses hopeandhor...@live.com Thanks to some explanation from a Fjord friend, I have (I think!) finally figured out how to use this email list/website/whatever it is considered. I would like to start out by thanking the people who have posted responses in my defense. I had been told that the Fjord community is a great group of people, but unfortunately that has not bee Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Rabies
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com My understanding of needing the rabies vaccine given by a vet is for the state to have proof it was done in case their is a situation. You can still give one yourself to know your horse is protected - you just wouldn't have the proof. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Check out our blog! http://www.cassidyapril.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Oct 14, 2013, at 10:27 AM, S K wrote: This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Same thing in Maine...rabies vaccine must be given by vet...crazy Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Rabies vaccine?
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com What is the reasoning from the others to not vaccinate for rabies? Do they do other vaccines, such as west nile or encephalitis? If I was wanting / needing to skip vaccines it would not be rabies. Just not worth that risk. One of my fjord mares does sometimes swell up at the injection site but the last couple years she hasn't. She has a weaker immune system than her daughter, who's never had any kind of reaction. I, myself, had to go thru rabies injections after possible exposure from some feral kittens I attempted to rescue. It was not fun. And thank you, Robin, for the excellent information! -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Check out our blog! http://www.cassidyapril.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Oct 13, 2013, at 3:50 PM, Main Email wrote: This message is from: Main Email divingduoandcor...@comcast.net I am the only one at my barn who vaccinates for rabies. We board in a rural area of Colorado (Morrison) south of area with a significant increase in rabies...it was found at a horse barn after a feral kitten was diagnosed with it... after scratching people. Who else gives rabies shots? Do yours have reactions? Have any recommendations? Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Advice on a Fjord story?
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Did you not only go into detail about the physical part of the injury but the emotional trauma, as well? I know when I got my fjord, as a 40-something woman never having had a horse, the emotional stuff was the hardest to overcome. My fears, my insecurities, my guilt. Kudos to you on the book! -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Check out our blog! http://www.cassidyapril.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Oct 1, 2013, at 6:38 PM, Alice MacGillivray wrote: This message is from: Alice MacGillivray al...@4km.net As most of you know, I am writing a book for women who are considering getting their first horse, or first horse in decades. It isn't a book about Fjords, but they figure prominently of course. In the first chapter I tell a story in which I mention I had a broken shoulder at the time and that the injury was horse-related. I did provide some detail later in the book, but the editor who reviewed the manuscript said I should say more. I had really said as much as I thought was relevant, so I'm scratching my head a bit. If you were to be reading such a book, or if a friend of yours who was thinking of getting a horse were to read it, what kind of detail would you think is important? Any ideas are welcomed. Alice MacGillivray Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Diarrhea (again)
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Have you had a holistic vet look at her rather than a conventional one? -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Check out our blog! http://www.cassidyapril.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jun 27, 2013, at 8:12 PM, Rose or Murph wrote: This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Hi Everyone, I know I have discussed this before.but I am completely almost out of answers, or things to try. My mare has had chronic mild diarrhea. She is not sick, no fever, not lethargic. Her manure is soft to completely runny on any given day. Sometimes two runny piles, the rest normal and formed. Sometimes her hind end is covered (today) with spatters all over her legs. Other times I call it liquid gas when she passes gas and a small amount of manure fluid comes out just enough to make a mess. I own stock in Costco baby wipes. Today I will have to give her a bath it's that bad. I have had the vet out, did blood work, nothing shows up. Vet thinks its the hay. I have tried local Washington grass hay, still runny on and off, first and second cutting Timothy, still runny, have tried eastern Washington orchard grass, gets anywhere from projectile diarrhea to normal on that. I have tried supplements like yeasac, bio sponge, pro-bios, aloe juice seemed to help a little. She has been wormed regularly. She gets 30 minutes to one hour on pasture per day. The diarrhea seems to be worse in! wet weather which we have had lots of rain the last few days. I have noticed some bloating on diarrhea days, which makes riding impossible. I don't even try any more when I can tell she has had many piles of loose manure. I have taken her out on rides when I have seen maybe one runny pile prior to rising, and then I notice her attitude is not as cooperative as usual, which I can understand. I have thought about feeding papaya, to see if it helps. I have taken her off all supplements and am sort of waiting it out before I try something different. I have even read about the water if its not the right ph levels it can upset their stomach? Anyone heard of that? My well water runs about 6.4 ph. I have heard about adding baking soda to the water to bring the ph level up? I am really stumped as to why there would be normal formed piles and then completely runny ones? Some days it's 50/50, one half runny, the other half solid, normal. Other days maybe three runny piles the rest normal. I also seems like the longer the grass in the pasture, the looser the piles. I know I sound crazy, but this does drive me crazy. Comments welcome. Rosemary in Roy Wa. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: mules more............
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com I was discussing the recent discussions of muleness personalities w/ my NH trainer, who also happens to be my barn mate. We've been dealing w/an injury to my 5 yr mare's foot, having to hose, medicate, wrap, etc. We were talking when he was hosing her the other morning and she didn't want to be hosed on her boo-boo. He said he considers a horse like her to be forward but not in the way people think of QH or Arabs being forward/bolting, etc. She's forward in that she will just calmly walk thru a brick wall to do what she wants. He also mentioned that she's big for her britches and she's got pretty big britches! Even w/this, she is a sweet girl and when given the opportunity to think, usually understands what needs to happen. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Check out our blog! http://www.cassidyapril.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jun 24, 2013, at 5:44 PM, S K wrote: This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Ditto-Ditto for me Mary...I would Never have a Fjord after reading these ghoulish stories!! _ Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: R.I.P STELLA II N-14138 C-120
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com I am so very sorry for the tremendous loss you are feeling. But I'm so thankful Stella lived to be a grand old dame w/the person who truly loved her. Bless you. Your tears will turn to smiles as your memories bring you peace. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Check out our blog! http://www.cassidyapril.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On May 11, 2013, at 12:25 AM, jern...@mosquitonet.com wrote: This message is from: jern...@mosquitonet.com Well her time finally came: Stella made it through the winter, barely, but was falling down today, staggering in circles, so it was time to put her down. She was 36 years old, the same age as old Bjarne when he died. We had the second hole dug when we buried Bjarne two years ago, and were finally able to get down there. Dear old Stella, I have been worried every day that we would have to help her get up. She went down and we had to use the winch on the ATV to help her get up. The other day we had to get three neighbors to help get her out of the stall where she had Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Fjord Children's book in Everything Else | eBay
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Jo link is not correct. It gives a list of related books, but not yours. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Check out our blog! http://www.cassidyapril.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Apr 18, 2013, at 12:33 PM, Jo Wilgus wrote: This message is from: Jo Wilgus rjrfj...@verizon.net hope this works ok. sorry for repeats, my computer skills are a work in progress. Hi everyone. Jo Wilgus here again. As you may know, my girlfriend and i have written a children's book, titled Blakely, the Norwegian Fjord Pony. It is a cute little book which was written with our Grandchildren in mind. It seems to be a hit with them. My son said he has read it to my Grandson (age 3) about 50 times. hee, hee. Debi says her Grandson took it to school on share day. Debi has read it to her Grandkids probably 1000 times. All good news. Blakely is my mare's (Bryhyl Regn) foal and his sire is Obelisk ( Beth Beymer). Blakely has gone on to do many fun events with his owner Christi Kipple. Most recently the Starfire Farm Quadrille at the Denver Stock Show. WOW! I have placed the book on ebay and i have set up a pay-pal account ( thank you steve). The link is below. I hope you all will take a look. Even better, place an order. It is a sweet and simple book, written with love and pride for the Fjord Horse. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. Jo http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html? _trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0_nkw=Fjor d+Children%27s+book_sacat=99_from=R40 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: oz
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com I am so very sorry for your loss. When he shall die, take him and cut him out in little stars, and he will make the face of Heaven so fine, that all the world, will be in love with the night. ~ Shakespeare -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Check out our blog! http://www.cassidyapril.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Mar 26, 2013, at 10:34 AM, laurie with wrote: This message is from: laurie with livingi...@q.com i posted this the other day, and like my last one, it didn't show up .perhaps i used the wrong email . with a heavy heart i must report that today Oz the great and powerful, as nicknamed by Kay Van Natta, was humanely euthanized at noon, exactly 2 months shy of his 18th birthday. the ringbone that had plagued him for the last two years, and caused his retirement last fall, had gotten to the point where even walking was painful. consulting with our vet, i realized that none of the solutions that might be available had a chance of relieving his pain. several days ago, while falling asleep, and sending him messages in my mind, as i usually did, he sent me a vision. in fact he sent it three times, and it was very clear to me that he was telling me it was ok to let go. the procedure was done by a vet with whom i am friends, and my wonderful friend carol supported me through the day. we brushed and combed him, and stuffed him full of all the treats he loved. he will be sorely missed. he had a huge presence to go along with his large size, and he left a part of him with everyone he encountered. he leaves a gaping hole in my life. i am very lucky to have skylar with a shoulder to cry on, because to not have a fjord in my life is too painful to even imagine. laurie laurie with livingi...@q.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Contact information?
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Thank you. I've been in touch w/her thru Facebook :-) -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Check out our blog! http://www.cassidyapril.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jan 28, 2013, at 8:32 PM, Curtis wrote: This message is from: Curtis cepi...@yahoo.com Kathleen Prince asked: Does anyone have a current email address for Carole Rivoire of Beaver Dam Farms? Their website appears to be no longer functional. Thank you! Carol Rivoire The Old Barn Gallery Decor at Beaver Dam Farm - 902-386-2304 beave...@ns.sympatico.ca www.oldbarngallery.ca For those that did not hear, Arthur Rivoire passed away Sunday, Dec. 2nd, 10 days short of his 85th birthday. He entered the hospital in Antigonish, Nova Scotia 6 weeks earlier with acute pneumonia. After what all the doctors and nurses called a rollercoaster ride, he lost his fight and died Sunday. Regards, Curt Pierce Mathias, WV www.deepcreekfarm.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Fjords respond to love/touch/bonding
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com My girl came from a former PMU Ranch. I don't know for certain she was ever used in the pee barns, they may have lost their pharmaceutical contract before her, but she was definitely in a large herd. They were rounded up twice a year for feet worming - whether they needed it or not! (this was a quote from the rancher). The tip table is normally how cows are trimmed. It's a squeeze chute that lifts them off their feet and laying sideways. Had to be terrifying. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Check out our blog! http://www.cassidyapril.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Dec 1, 2012, at 7:37 PM, Cindy B Giovanetti wrote: This message is from: Cindy B Giovanetti cin...@ipi.org She was a horse who refused to pick up her feet (had been done prior to me on a tip table), Holy moly! I never heard of such a thing! she will gently touch my hand w/her nose. If she feels I'm ok, then she's ok. That's so sweet! Building this relationship has been the most rewarding thing I've ever done. It was done by me being a gentle and passive leader. Lovely post. Cindy www/facebook.com/LifeWithOden Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Fjords respond to love/touch/bonding
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Linda, Your post brought tears to my eyes. I have had this very journey w/my mare Cass her daughter (now 4.5 yrs.). When I got her in '08 it was a toss up who was more scared of who. We were both terrified and she was very pregnant. I began it all by simply being w/her. I would read aloud to her. She would get closer closer. My husband actually got a photo of the 1st time she put her nose thru the gate to whiff me and I sat reading. It's priceless to me, as is she. We bonded thru grooming. We bonded thru patience and no expectations. We celebrated every single baby step. She was a horse who refused to pick up her feet (had been done prior to me on a tip table), she could not be patted on the neck, she reared at the very sound of an electric clipper. But, because of her natural desire to be w/someone, she learned to trust me. More importantly, I learned to trust her. Now, I can do anything to her. Her favorite thing is cleaning her boobies which we have to do often. I can get on my knees underneath her shave her belly. I can point to her foot and she will lift it. I have even ridden her a handful of times - something most said would never happen. No matter what time I show up at the barn, she daughter both come to greet me - even if they are way in the back pasture. One of our big treats is to take a walk down the street, me beside Cass (as you have done w/yours). When we come upon something she's not sure of, she will gently touch my hand w/her nose. If she feels I'm ok, then she's ok. Building this relationship has been the most rewarding thing I've ever done. It was done by me being a gentle and passive leader. One they want to follow, not one they have to follow. If it can be done w/ mine, I know it can be done w/others. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Check out our blog! http://www.cassidyapril.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Nov 29, 2012, at 1:11 PM, Don Linda Hazel wrote: I am convinced these horses love and want to please so much, that they can be taught just about anything with love, touch and only a few patient words Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Rubbing tail.....
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com I have been fighting this same issue since getting my mare in '08. I keep her udder clean, clean, clean. I actually shave the base of her tail as they do dressage horses. This was so sad the 1st time but she always had her hair pulled and broken off anyway, this keeps it looking neater. It also allows me to do my doctoring. I use a natural product made here in FL called Toad Juice. Sometimes I will use baby oil to keep her skin moistened where she scabs it up. I also have to do this to her mane. She is a very allergic horse so we are always trying to keep her more comfy. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Check out our blog! http://www.cassidyapril.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Nov 27, 2012, at 8:18 AM, Jeanne Zuker wrote: This message is from: Jeanne Zuker jmzu...@att.net My Fjord, Windy Acres Monty, has found a new game. He has been rubbing his tail on the handle area of th Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Fjord Hair Coats
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com I am also in FL and we, too, are sick of the heat, humidity, mosquitos nasty no-see-ums! My girl, Cass, came from Canada. She had a hard time w/our heat from the get-go. She was also pregnant. Baby Becca was born w/full fjord coat had to be shaved at 2 days of age! After 4.5 years of being here Cass still grows a thick winter coat but not as much as when she came. She's already growing it and I'll have to shave her soon. Becca's not had to be shaved since she was born. Her coat doesn't get nearly as thick. Both girls learned quickly that fans mean relief :-) -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Check out our blog! http://www.cassidyapril.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Sep 10, 2012, at 2:31 PM, Robin Churchill wrote: This message is from: Robin Churchill rbc...@yahoo.com So there is probably light at the end of the tunnel once your horse becomes acclimated to your particular climate. Robin in Florida--all of us sick of the heat, humidity, mosquitoes and especially those nasty little no-see-ums Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Fun with Fjords and For Sale
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Love the new farm! We've been struggling w/the heat so not doing a whole lot. But one of the things my mare I do enjoy is going for a walk down our road. Here's my latest blog post about it: http:// cassidyapril.com/ -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jul 30, 2012, at 3:05 PM, Corinne and Scott Logan wrote: This message is from: Corinne and Scott Logan willowsedgef...@msn.com Hope everyone is enjoying something fun with their Fjords. We've been so busy working on the new farm that we've not done much of anything - until this week. Hope, one of my former students has come to visit for a couple weeks and we've been having a fun time playing with, riding and training the Fjords. Even Ole is loving the attention! Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: the best Fjord mare ever
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com This truly breaks my heart for you. I can see the love. I pray you find the perfect solution. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jul 22, 2012, at 6:51 PM, Lisa wrote: This message is from: Lisa lisasherr...@gmail.com This is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. My Fjord mare Fiona is being regretfully offered for sale, but only to an approved home. She is the love of my life, but unfortunately a lifestyle change has forced me to be into a position where I can no longer keep her. I have had her staying with a good friend of mine the past two years, however this friend is now undergoing her own changes and is not able to keep her any longer. Where I live, boarding options are few and far between, and it would break my heart to have to keep Fiona in less than ideal conditions. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Heat
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Now I'm worrying my girls aren't sweating enough. There are lots of trees shade in their pasture but they are roaming almost 6 acres. They can come into their run in shed where 2 fans are running. I do pick up at least 8 or 9 piles of poo in there daily. It's a big run in shed, the length of 3 big stalls. But, I've not noticed immense sweat now that this thread has started. Should I shut them into the run in shed during the day? -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jul 1, 2012, at 2:33 PM, Kim Manzoni wrote: This message is from: Kim Manzoni kim.manz...@yahoo.com I just moved my portable hay feeders under the trees and put hay our to lure the herdbinto the shade. They were all soaking wet from this heat. I dont have a barn but I do have wall mount fans under their turnout. But its stil so hot under there. I despise this weather. Sent from my Samsung smartphone on ATT Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Fjord Gelding for sale in Alaska
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com He's a cutie! -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jun 12, 2012, at 12:14 PM, Sarah Donchi wrote: This message is from: Sarah Donchi sdon...@yahoo.com Hello Alaska fjord peeps! I'm just passing along this super little fjord gelding for sale up here. Follow the craigslist post to contact his current owners. I used to own him, and I can provide more information and pictures also. The ad doesn't really do him justice - he rides English/ Western, drives single or double, and packs. Rides out by himself, leads across bridges and rivers, doesn't spook, has pulled farm implements and done parades. With consistent riding he is fine with beginners. I would buy him back if I thought I could use him enough, but I have a full barn now and a new business. I originally purchased him because he needed to be rescued, and he came around so nicely that I hated to sell him, but ultimately he is too small for us and one too many horses. He is 15 now, but as far as I know has never been abused or overworked, so he should have another 15 years of good use. Thanks for looking! http://kenai.craigslist.org/grd/3064106082.html Sarah Kenai, Alaska Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Heaves
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Hi, I don't have any experience w/Heaves but did want to tell you to please take some time to calm down before going back to your horse. He will read your emotions and for him to be able to be calm you will need to be. I'm so sorry and understand how you must feel your world just came tumbling down. There are great resources out there, I'm sure. I would not be stuck in one opinion from one vet - seek out others and different meds / supplements that may improve things for him. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On May 16, 2012, at 1:08 PM, fjord...@gmail.com wrote: This message is from: fjord...@gmail.com She gave him a shot of steroids and we are starting him on three different meds (Axium, Prednisone and Albuterol) Sorry if I mangled the spelling on those. She said we should see a real improvement at the end of three weeks. I am praying that we do. He is only 17 yrs old. Much too young to be burdened with such a disease. If anyone here has any experience with Heaves, please share. I have been in tears since the vet left. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Starting under saddle
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Hi List! I've really enjoyed all the words of wisdom regarding growing old w/ our fjords. I'm on the opposite end of that spectrum and my coming 4 year old (May 17th) is leaving next weekend to go to my trainer's farm. We're all very excited about it and I've allowed her the time to grow and mature, as was suggested by everyone. She has a good mind and I know she's going to excel, especially w/Gary. I do have a few worries, though. She's not been away from her mother (my 12 year old mare, Cass) except for a couple months to wean. She did have 2 QH geldings in our small herd for a year but they've been gone now for a while. She's not been in a trailer w/out her mother. The plan right now is for me to stay behind w/momma to make sure she doesn't stress too much seeing baby go. Baby Becca will have a lot to deal w/once at Gary's but I trust him completely. I did make him read the Fjordhorse Handbook :-) My question - do any of you have single fjords and do they do ok? Cass is very happy and comfortable where I lease a small barn on 6 acres. I have the option to move the nice gelding back w/her if needed. Cass is very much an introvert and independent. What are your thoughts on this new journey for my girls? -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Another confirmed case of rabies in a horse in SW Florida
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Robin do you know what city? My girls both got vaccinated wednesday :-) -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Apr 20, 2012, at 9:08 PM, Robin Churchill wrote: This message is from: Robin Churchill rbc...@yahoo.com We have had a second case of confirmed rabies in a horse in our area in the last 2 months. There was no documented history of vaccination in the horse who became ill last Friday and died on Sunday. Approximately 8-10 people were exposed and are receiving post-exposure prophylaxis which apparently costs more than $2000 for people who are uninsured or whose insurance will not pay for it. The health department in our county no longer provides it due to budget cuts. If you purchase or somehow acquire a new horse, ask for documentation of the horse's vaccinations. It is unwise to take someone's word that the horse's vaccines are up-to-date as the owner of this horse did. It is also prudent to keep new horses separated and minimize exposure to people and other horses until you are sure that they are healthy and they have been vaccinated. Keep your horses and yourself safe and vaccinate them for rabies annually. Robin in SW Florida Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Busy Horse Bags and Rabies
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Oh, no! I had to go thru rabies shots about 20 years ago after attempting to rescue a litter of feral kittens. No fun. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Feb 11, 2012, at 10:38 AM, Robin Churchill wrote: This message is from: Robin Churchill rbc...@yahoo.com Just a follow-up on the Busy Horse Bags. I purchased several of these for my fjord gelding who would bolt his hay to the point of almost choking as well as my warmblood who didn't need them that much but, what the heck. They have been great. They are holding up very well and easy to maintain with just rinsing out weekly. I was afraid the fjord would get frustrated and tear his up, but no problem yet. He actually seems to enjoy the challenge of it. I would highly recommend them. On another note, a horse in our local area was euthanized last week and confirmed to have rabies. As you may or may not know, rabies is fatal in humans and animals after clinical symptoms begin.There is no effective treatment, only prophylactic vaccination after exposure, before symptoms begin. The problem with rabies in horses is that at the beginning of the illness or possibly through the whole illness, the diagnosis may not be suspected and therefore anyone who comes in contact with the horse's saliva is exposed. I don't know about your horse,s but it is difficult not to get slobbered on on at least a daily basis with mine, which is how the virus is spread. If you do not vaccinate your horse against rabies, you should. It is a safe vaccine and much less expensive than having several family members vaccinated with the 4 dose series if they are exposed, not to mention the risk of death to your horse if it comes into contact with a rabid animal and is unvaccinated and the risk of exposure to anyone who comes in contact with the horse. Also, post-exposure prophylaxis vaccination used to be free at local health departments, but due to budget cuts, many like ours are no longer providing the vaccine and it is not an inexpensive series. Robin in Florida where some cold Canadian air is going to drive temps down into the 50s for the next couple of days Brrr Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: fjords vs others
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com This is such a true statement, Ellen. When my current farrier first trimmed my mare he admitted to being pretty scared of her. He had no doubt as to her power. He took the time w/her and they have an excellent relationship and he barely holds her hoof w/his fingertips and she's completely relaxed for him. It is very interesting how everyone who sees my two girls think they're so awesome but no one ever talks about having one themselves. My barn owner has probably gone thru 7 horses since I've known her trying to find the right match. Cass I are both learning to ride together and I feel more comfortable on her than any horse I've ever been on. The first time up on her reminded me of being in gymnastics and learning the splits! I am so glad I stumbled onto this incredible breed 4 years ago. They've definitely changed my life and I really don't think just any old QH would have. I like how you term it as willpower. I'm gonna use that :-) http://cassidyapril.com/ -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jan 29, 2012, at 10:29 AM, Ellen Barry wrote: This message is from: Ellen Barry ethba...@yahoo.ie And I think that maybe that might be one of the things that can shy a person away from a Fjord. They're very cute when you look at them. Huggable and fuzzy teddybear like. But they are very impressive when you ride them and even when you just look at them from up close. You feel that strength, that intelligence, that willpower and you hope to be able to properly channel all that. ( yes, I really prefer to call it willpower in stead of stubborn. Stubborn is negative. Willpower can be channeled either-way) My Idea is that Fjords are not for everyone. They can be huge confidence builders for some. But a huge mental obstacle for others. As Meg said to me: those are not legs; they're pillars. And look at that neck!! Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Horse sense
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Beautiful! Carolyn, did you write this? If so, may I use it giving you credit, of course? -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jan 13, 2012, at 12:59 AM, Caroline Warren wrote: This message is from: Caroline Warren caroline.war...@att.net When your day seems out of balance and so many things go wrong ... When people fight around you and the clock drags on so long ... When some folks act like children and fill you with remorse ... Go out into your pasture and wrap your arms around your pony/horse. His gentle breath enfolds you as... he watches with those eyes. He may not have a PhD but he is, oh so wise! His head rests on your shoulder... you hug him good and tight. He puts your world in balance and makes it seem all right. Your tears will soon stop flowing, the tension will be eased. The nonsense has been lifted. You are quiet and at peace. So when you need some balance from the stresses in your day. The therapy you really need Is out there eating hay! Caroline Warren Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Fjord horses
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com I'm so sorry to hear this happened. A new love of your life is just around the corner :-) -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jan 2, 2012, at 4:46 PM, Kim Manzoni wrote: This message is from: Kim Manzoni kim.manz...@yahoo.com Hello all I was about to become the proud owner of a Fjord gelding and was in the process of working on a purchase agreement with the breeder when there was a tragic accident on her farm and the baby died. I am absolutely emotionally crushed and heartbroken. This baby was to be my replacement for my 32 yr old mare that died back in February. She had been with me for 27 yrs. And I had finally found the new love of my life in this baby. I am just so sad. So very sad. I live in Maryland and was wondering if there is anyone within a 900 mile radius that has a young Fjord (preferably under two yrs old) gelding or colt for sale? Thank you Kim Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: cushings
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Wanted to make sure you know about this doctor and her discussion group: http://www.ecirhorse.com/# -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Dec 28, 2011, at 3:27 PM, Debby wrote: This message is from: Debby miss.am...@earthlink.net Id done some research, just looking to see what supplements are out there for cushings horses, to help boost immune system. Amber has been on the pergolide for 2 yrs. Shed had a tummy bout around Thanksgiving, it cured with the bio sponge and antibiotics, but does seem she isnt feeling as comfortable or normal as she use to. Could be the cold temps weve gotten, lots of rain and having to stay in. She keeps an ucky eye. Id read some information that the outlook was not good for them, the pergolide is a treatment, not a cure. She does seem to be a bit owey on her feet, not so much that shes laying down, and Id felt a bit of heat in them after the tummy issue, I expected to, but yesterday they were cooler. Her teeth are not good so she has to be fed alfalfal, the leaves are the only thing she can eat. She is pickier, Im sure her tummy isnt like it use to be. Anyway, wondered what supplements, other than vit. E. What is the outcome, for those that have had cushings horses. I mean, I know its not good, but I just wondered. Never had one before. Thanks. Debby Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: training for Ynde
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Hey Robin, Are you in S. FL? I found an excellent trainer here in Orlando. He understands my fjords perfectly :-) I'll hook you up if you want. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Nov 30, 2011, at 8:38 PM, Robin Churchill wrote: This message is from: Robin Churchill rbc...@yahoo.com I think it is hard to find a good trainer particularly in certain areas. In our area, there is no one that I let really ride my horses except a girl who just exercises them for me at times. I do take lessons but then I am in control of what happens and if I think it is something inappropriate, I just won't do it. When I have them trained, I ship them 4 hours away to a trainer in Ocala who understands that not all horses are the same and doesn't drill them. She understands that not every horse responds to the same approach and what works with one may not with another. I agree with what Beth said about the stoic but sensitive nature of fjords which is something many trainers do not understand. I would look for someone who is fair, even- tempered, calm and confident. Good luck. Robin From: Debby miss.am...@earthlink.net To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 3:36 PM Subject: training for Ynde This message is from: Debby miss.am...@earthlink.net I appreciate the support. Id worked hard I thought, to find someone that worked with horses individually. Id not thought of mules and I dont think Id have a mule trainer close to me that does more than heavy harness. Id found a swedish dressage trainer, was told he was classical. Visited with the barn owner for over a year and at first she was very excited about him. I also visited with a few of his students who were happy with him. Went to a show he was riding in and coaching his students. Unbeknownst to me, he is close to 70, and TALL. Long legs. He was riding a pretty hot lusitano in warm up and handled him great, never abusive. Then did his class and won. Is a students horse. She rode the horse later and did well also. I did talk to him about him riding Ynde, and he thought it not be a problem, but wed also talked in length about long lining, getting Ynde strong in her backend, and also balanced. His students mentioned hed hosted a clinic in long lining at their barn. Well, even though Id visited with the barn owner before bringing Ynde, she did not tell me theyd had a falling out. She and her trainer at her barn do not speak unless it is necessary. Talk about DRAMA! But he is popular with at least half of her boarders and until she finds the perfect one to replace him, she just avoids him when he is there. Rides with her friends when hes not. Its a wonderful facility. But he did push Ynde too fast, too much too soon. I gave them no time limits, in fact we wanted her there through the winter as they have the nice indoor facility and wanting to still sell my place, I felt this was good timing. We would go visit once a week, its 3hrs. away. The caretakers are good. The owners way of riding is more along my idea of training. I wish I had a coach around. Rural Texas is hard. Ive not any plans on sending her off again and not being able to be there daily. The trainer ended up not riding her, had one of his students ride her. Hed ride another horse and work with others while supposedly giving her a lesson with Ynde. He tries to get as much done in as little time as possible. Im sure its uncomfortable somewhat for him too, with the friction between he and the owner, but still, I was paying for four 45 minutes private lessons and it was clear to me that was not what I was getting. After showing up and finding her tail and backend slathered with poop, and her anxious and stressed, this last Friday, we talked to the owner, they had a vet come out and check on her, give her some meds, said no riding until it clears up, which it did after 3 days. We brought her home the Monday. Now she is still a little bit unsettled, confused, but ok. Maybe shes worried shes just home for a vacation. But her poop is normal and cleared up. Id hoped Id found the right place, the safe place. Do they even exist?? Debby in Tx Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky941 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky941 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky941
Re: Fjord stands out in the rain and snow.
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com My girls love standing out in the rain but it's usually a nice cooling off for them from our FL heat. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Oct 26, 2011, at 10:44 PM, divingduoandcor...@comcast.net wrote: This message is from: divingduoandcor...@comcast.net http://www.ringling.com/ContentPage.aspx?id=45156section=45125 I found a picture on their website under the red section. They have fancy haircuts. :-) Does anyone else have the issue that their fjord goes outside and stands in the rain and snow, getting soaking wet even though they have a perfectly nice dry stall they could be in? With the same view? Had our first real snow today and she has been out standing in it all day in oh, about 35 degrees F... til dinner arrived. This is my first fjord and her coat is thick and dense already - I figure that she wouldn't be standing out getting wet if it bothered her. Trying to avoid blanketing unless I end up trace clipping. Beth, Bob, the Corgis and the Fjord in Denver 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: War Horse, on stage in NYC
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com What a great get away! And to see the Naked Cowboy not be creeped out, win-win! Anyway, my hubby I are really looking forward to the movie. The combination of Spielberg Williams is the best there is. We both started weeping as the music geared up. Here's a peek at the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPNyNr2Kp4wfeature=player_embedded -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Oct 7, 2011, at 6:13 PM, Karen Keith wrote: This message is from: Karen Keith kkke...@hotmail.com Yesterday morning I woke up and picked up my iPad to peruse my emails. I saw Carol Rivoire's post to the CD-L about seeing War Horse in London and mentioning it's playing in NYC. Well, I just happened to be in a hotel in NY and no firm plans for the evening (my husband was attending a 2-day business conference and I just came along for the adventure of the big city), so I scrambled to get tickets to see War Horse at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at the Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Ct Draft Horse Rescue has a Fjord
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com I found the rescue on Facebook but it appears someone named Ed Vincent posted the pic of the fjord to their wall as being available. I don't think he's actually w/this rescue. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Sep 26, 2011, at 7:35 PM, Karen McCarthy wrote: This message is from: Karen McCarthy weeg...@hotmail.com Ummm (good) rescues don't just routinely give away horses...is there more to this story? I googled Conn. Draft Horse Rescue + got nada.Can you please provide more details? Karen in Oregon :: Karen McCarthy :: Great Basin Fjords :: Madras, Oregon :: Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:19:20 + From: sonsweptf...@comcast.net To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Ct Draft Horse Rescue has a Fjord This message is from: sonsweptf...@comcast.net Free Fjord call 203 996 9113 - 11 year old - gelding 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 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Fjord world loses a lovely mare
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com That is really sad. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Sep 16, 2011, at 12:49 AM, Kelly Trirogoff wrote: This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff rtrirog...@hotmail.com Hello List; Just wanted to let you know that Skovy's mom...Morgan's Dawn -835-...She was found deceased in a field after succumbing to her injuries from a cougar... She was a lovely little mare, and I have fond memories of riding her as a teenager...She also brought delight to many folks via the Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Association where she was used as a therapy horse...I just wanted to put it out there as I know she has at least one baby down in the states...he was a stallion named Glacier View Samson...I am not really sure what ever happened to Skovy's other brother, Glacier View Kronprins... So long to a beautiful little mare, and a loving mom... 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
To clip, not to clip?
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Debating w/myself and a friend so wanted to ask the list. This will be the 3rd winter w/my mare, Cass. Each season her coat has still come in much thicker longer than all other horses, but less and less each year for her. I'm assuming she's acclimating to our FL weather. I've never body clipped her because she was terrified of the clippers but we've worked on that this summer and she is now ok being clipped. Much easier to do her mane than w/scissors! We will get chilly weather and downright cold for some days/nights. Both my girls LOVE when the temps drop. But our days are still rather warm in the afternoons. She was dripping wet w/sweat today at noon. I hosed her off, brought her in under her fan for a while and she was fine. She does know and likes the fans and I'm keeping them on for now. Question - is it better to clip her or let her be and just cool her off as need be? BTW, her daughter (who was born here) does not get the same coat as mom and was not half as sweaty today. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Saddles
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Sounds like you are right to me. This is why I've been researching treeless saddles for my wide girls :-) -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Sep 8, 2011, at 7:12 AM, igs...@tds.net wrote: This message is from: igs...@tds.net Ok, at the risk of becoming the most flamed person in Fjordie-land, I am going to weigh in on the saddle issue. To fit a fjord properly with any type of treed saddle, you need the right tree. I am sure you understand how a tree works - it is the wood or plastic skeleton that is designed to get your weight up and OFF your horse's spine. It is supposed to make good contact with your horse's back the entire length of the tree, while staying free of the shoulder area, so that the shoulder can swing freely. Most western saddles do not fit ANY horse except a very specific type of quarter horse because they are all using the same tree, all made by one company. It does not matter what you do with panels or gullets or whatever if the tree does not fit. There are only 2 companies in the US who still make their own trees. Billy Cook and Big Horn. I own 2 wide tree Billy Cooks and they are fabulous! I think that any one who saw my show saddle at the MWFHC show has to agree - fabulous tack that fits like a glove. I ride my BCs all the time, and I do not need a back cinch or a breastcollar or a specific type of cinch. My saddle does not slip because it FITS. If you need all kinds of rigging to keep your saddle in place, it does not fit. It is that simple. Think I am exaggerating? Let me tell you about my dumb-ass moment. I cleaned my saddle, and took the cinch completely off to clean it too. Re-attached it sort of half-assed on the off side (just enough to keep it physically on the saddle), thinking I would get it done properly at the barn. Got really busy and did not ride for a week or 2. Forgot about the cinch not being adjusted properly. Tacked up, jumped on, and did some ring work. We did serpentines and lots of trotting in circles, etc. At the end of the ride, I jumped off, and the saddle came off with me. The saddle did not slip around as long as I stayed balanced, because it fits! I can not speak to the issue of small manufacturers who custom make a saddle for you. If you are going to pay that kind of money, make sure you ask who made the tree. If it is a Steel (company, not material), save your money! Here's the part that is going to get me hate mail. My trainer grew up (literally) in a tack shop. Her mom is a fantastic tack fitter and award winning saddle designer. In my trainer's opinion, there were TWO saddles that fit properly at the recent fjord show. TWO! Mine and one other. (No, I do not know who the other one is.) Fjords are great at just sucking it up and carrying on. The fact that your horse is not bucking does not mean your saddle fits. Julie in Madison Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone, powered by CREDO Mobile. 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: R.I.P old Bjarne, C23
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com What a testament to a great love life. For your old Bjarne... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0mhrqfeFjQ -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Aug 27, 2011, at 2:37 PM, jern...@mosquitonet.com wrote: This message is from: jern...@mosquitonet.com My old Bjarne, 36, passed away peacefully last night, laid down in the field on a soft cushion of grass and passed away. He had been declining for the last 3 weeks or so, eating less and less, I think he was in Kidney failure. We put him down in the little one acre pasture yesterday so he could get out of the muddy coral and lie down, and planned to Euthanize him today, but found him peacefully lying there this morning, gone. He will be buried right where he lies, he picked the perfect spot. Thanks, old man. I'm glad he went this way rather than having to put him down. I had him for 24 years, and he was a good old boy! Grumpy at the end, but was boss of the herd until the last three weeks. I'll miss him! Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, a sunny day and 70 degrees Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: barefoot
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com My girls have an excellent barefoot trimmer. I went thru some rough patches when I first got my mare because I found a gal who was using a very severe method on them. My horses finally convinced me we needed someone else. Vince has been trimming them for a year now and their feet are awesome. No more ouchies. I have an excellent article a friend wrote on the difference between a barefoot a pasture trim if you would like me to forward it to you. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Aug 25, 2011, at 4:45 PM, laurie with wrote: This message is from: laurie with livingi...@q.com i am sure this has been discussed on here before, but i am looking into having a barefoot trim done on oz. he's been on and off since spring, and it's happened before. i now have a vet talking about more injections and even surgery. before i go that direction, i think i want to try the barefoot. his soles get so ouchy on the gravel driveway, and i always give up before we have success. right now i am not riding a whole lot. i'm on medical leave because my knee has gotten so bad that i can't stand up long enough for work. i start medicare in december and will get the knee done early in january. meanwhile i do what i can. meanwhile he had an equine energy balancing session this morning and was feeling pretty darn good. laurie, and oz, already starting his winter coat ;( 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: skin fungus?
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Maybe he's allergic to that particular bridle? -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Aug 19, 2011, at 11:08 AM, kngould wrote: This message is from: kngould kngo...@earthlink.net Has anyone had this happen to their Fjord? I've noticed on Asti (who is leased to a gal who rides 3x a week) that his skin is almost uniformly pink all under the area where his bridle touched his face, even behind the ears. It is worst on his cheeks, so can't just be at pressure points. I've changed his bridle, but the old one did not seem to fit too tight. Could he have some kind of skin fungus? It is not raw, nor flakey or weepy. At first I thought he had gotten a tad sunburned, but then realized he doesn't have pink skin, it's grey! Hi rider does try to clean the sweat off of his face after they ride, but it has been a hot and humid summer. Any advice? Thanks, Kim 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: Home needed
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com That's a sad situation all around. Here's the contact info for St. Bernard rescue in Indiana. Please have them get in touch w/them. http://www.saintrescue.org/indiana.htm -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Aug 17, 2011, at 6:08 AM, Carol Makosky wrote: This message is from: Carol Makosky cmako...@sirentel.net A distant relative of mine needs to find a home for their 6 yr old Saint Bernard. Their son of 11 months has been diagnosed with Neutropenia, no infection fighting white blood cells. He has a gene mutation so he'll need a bone marrow transplant at 10 or 11 years old. Right now they have him on an every other day injection of a drug developed for Chemo patients with no white cells. So the dog is just TOO much with the frequent hospital stays etc, Our brother in law has baby sat for Bentley a couple times and he's a good dog. But honestly the climate in Columbus, Indiana is just too hot for too long for a dog of this breed. To make this Fjord related, the dog is almost as big as a Fjord. LOL -- God forbid that I should go to any heaven in which there are no horses. R.B. Cunningham Graham Built Fjord Tough Carol M. On Golden Pond N. Wisconsin Home of Heidi, The Wonder Pony 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: Problem need help Ideas
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com That is so frightening. Has she used a psyllium product w/them to routinely remove sand? A lot of the ones marketed for horses do not work well, my vet I have tested them out in glasses of water, they clump up not gel like supposed to. When mine were on a dry lot I sanded them monthly. We've been on a grass pasture the past couple years and I haven't been doing it but now I'm worried I should. I am in FL so there is sand no matter where you are. So sorry for her loss. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Aug 9, 2011, at 11:23 PM, mail.bevcomm.net wrote: This message is from: mail.bevcomm.net afjordableac...@bevcomm.net I had a client who's been battling with sand colic for years. I actually said when I started working for this person that she's gonna have horses with sand in their guts. You see she has a paddock that she feeds in when the horses come in at night, thus they ingest sand while cleaning up the little bits lost from the feed pans. Sadly she thought she was doing a good thing filling her paddock with sand so that it didn't get so mucky. It is finally caught up with her and the horses and we lost one last night, the necropsy reviled approximately 50 lbs. of sand in Bensons gut. Now she has another horse out for training and is afraid to bring her home when the time comes. The question is any ideas how to address the sand issue out side of completely digging out the sand? It's been suggested to till in some clay to make it pack down more and less likely to be eaten. I'm at a loss all I can think of right now is dig the crap out keep the horses off it! Roberta MN 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: so sad
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Suzan, I am so saddened reading about the loss of your horse. No matter the circumstances, it's always a terrible decision to have to make but one we make to end suffering. Time is the only thing that will heal your hurting heart. Grief will turn to smiles as you are able to reflect on your life together. What a wonderful angel you now have in the Heavens! -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Aug 6, 2011, at 12:35 AM, Suzan wrote: This message is from: Suzan sslotn...@aol.com I'm usually a lurker here, but I have to report that I had to put down one of my horses tonight due to severe colic.I am so sad about it. He was just fine this morning. We couldn't afford surgery that might not have helped anyway. Suzan in N. MN 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: Body Condition Score
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Phil, thank you for such an insightful post. I'm always worrying about the balance of my two fjord girls, their happiness their weight. There are only 3 fjords in our entire county and I have 2 of them so they are pretty much viewed as some type of alien. When I was in a boarding barn situation and my mare was pregnant I was constantly battling people wanting to feed her more than what I wanted her to eat. When nursing the baby she got too thin and taped at around 825#. She's gotten up as high as 1115#. She's now maintaining around 1000#. Regular horse people just don't seem to be able to comprehend the different requirements. It was also very tough having a growing baby, yet being very aware of her getting fat. She turned 3 in May, is taller than momma and tapes around 900#. I'm going to learn the Henneke Body Condition System! I also see a lot of overweight obese dogs cats thru my pet sitting business. One of the reasons we have had our dogs live into their late teens is because they were kept lean their entire lives. Bodies riddled w/arthritis at 16 17 years of age were still mobile because they weren't fat. I only wish I had the same concern discipline for my own body condition! :-) -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Aug 6, 2011, at 11:06 AM, Phillip Odden wrote: This message is from: Phillip Odden n...@norskwoodworks.com Hello from Phillip odden in Northwestern Wisconsin where it is still pretty hot and steamy. In Wisconsin grass grows high and deep. In Norway where all Fjord Horses can be traced back to their genetic base, grass was very limited especially before modern fertilizers became available. If a Fjord was unable to make a living on the small amounts of dried grass and weeds, sea weed, ash tree branches or even fish they either died or that line of Fjords was not bred. Because of the very limited amount of feed on the West Coast of Norway prior to the 1950's or so, Fjords were bred to be thrifty eaters. One old man in Norway told me that if a Fjord were turned out on good pasture all summer and didn't get way too fat there was something wrong with the animal. Dr. Don Henneke developed a Body Condition Score for horses to determine if they are too thin, too fat or about right. This concept is widely used by Veterinarians to understand where fat accumulates in horses and how to judge the condition of your horse. If your horse is too fat evidence suggests it contributes to colic, decreased reproductive performance, development of orthopedic diseases, lameness, and equine metabolic syndrome. I am quite sure more Fjords die from over eating than being starved in a range of 100/1. This Body Conditioning System is a good tool to understand if your Fjord is too fat. Since Fjords are supposed to be a horse with good substance I feel that a Fjord can have a score of say 7 with the range of healthy for most horses being from 5 to 7. Once I became familiar with this system I alway use it to gage the body condition of all my Fjords taking into consideration the season of the year, how much hair they have, what season is coming up, their age, and how hard I plan to work them. I like to have my Fjords a little fat going into our cold long winters since all my Fjords are outside all the time, say BCS 7-8. I expect them to loose weight during the winter. This is how it was in Norway where they were bred. Spring time BCS say 5-6. I keep my young stock a little thinner. People cry about starting to ride a horse before the age of 3. Well I don't ride mine until age 4. But allowing your young Fjords to carry 100 to 200 pounds of overweight each and every step of their lives is much the same as riding them 24/7. Certainly overweight in young horses is not healthy and will limit their soundness in later life. When Dr. Tor Finstad came to visit my farm a few years ago for the NFHR 25th anniversary celebration ( wish we could have another ), he complimented me on how trim and healthy my young stock were at the time. Dr. Finstad is a Veterinarian and was at that time the Chief Evaluator for Fjords in Norway. He was concerned about overweight issues in Fjords in Norway now that Norwegians are buying fertilizers and are able to afford high quality feeds. Fjords are getting too fat in Norway too. This is a complicated problem just as overweight is a very complicated problem for many of us in our personal lives. And many like to think of their horses as an extension of themselves. It has to do with the times we live in with abundant inexpensive food. It is much more difficult to feed a Fjord for a good healthy Body Conditioning Score than to just feed it all
Re: lyme in horses
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Have you tried having a barefoot trimmer instead of a farrier do his feet? Our fjords tend to have such good feet shoes may do more harm than good. I hope you find out what's going on w/him. I know how frustrated you must feel. I've never had any dealings w/Lyme disease but a client has it and it's drastically changed her life. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Aug 4, 2011, at 12:40 AM, laurie with wrote: This message is from: laurie with livingi...@q.com i am throwing this idea out to see if anyone has had any experience with lyme disease in horses .. i have been dealing with off and on problems with oz since spring. he's been ouchie on occasion on his front feet, and other times just kind of off, especially turning to the left. i had his feet xrayed by the vet, and everything looked fine. we have tried 3 different kinds of shoes, hoof hardener, bute for a short time, he spent time inside for 4 days when he was sore and lost a shoe i just don't even know that to do any more. my farrier has been working hard with me trying to get him sound, but so far we are stumped. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Slow feeders for fjords
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com I used a hay net for a while w/my filly. She learned to grab big mouthfuls of hay, toss it on the ground then eat as she wanted. I had tried it w/her to just keep her more occupied but it seemed to frustrate her more than anything. Mine are now turned out 24/7 since our boarders left so their hay has been cut down dramatically. My girls aren't acting too hungry, though, and have gotten used to the new schedule - now that life no longer has to revolve around their QH friend, Sam! Question - do your fjords enjoy eating grass out of big rain puddles? We've had big rain lately and our pastures have flooded places. I always see my girls standing right in them grazing and when they look up at me their muzzles rain down :-) -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Aug 4, 2011, at 6:09 AM, Robin Churchill wrote: This message is from: Robin Churchill rbc...@yahoo.com I know we have seen some discussion about slow feeders on the list. I have a gelding that is out on pasture a good part of the day and so this time of year he gets very little hay in order to control his weight (my pasture is common Bermuda which is a warm-season grass that stores carbohydrate as starch rather than sugar and seems to be reasonably low calorie since I don't have a problem with the horses getting too fat on it as long as I don't feed them too m Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: slow feeders
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com My girls are out 24/7 now but also spend a lot of time in their run- in sheds under the fans. We seem to be doing ok. I hated them having to be shut in the stalls for 12 hours at a time. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Aug 4, 2011, at 9:44 AM, bbd...@aol.com wrote: This message is from: bbd...@aol.com Do Fjords ever self-regulate? LOL That is a question I've pondered for the last 15 years. How do Fjord owners with huge tracts of land and 24/7 turnout manage this? Do the Fjords get enough exercise to compensate for what they consume? Do they ever stop grazing? My situation is similar to Robin's. I use the smallest hole nibble nets for hay. I used to hang the nets on a wall but now I put them on the floor. A list member mentioned how a horse's teeth would wear unevenly by eating against a wall, so floors only now. (with mats because of sand colic) Thank you. Bonnie 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: Fjords on unlimited pasture?
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Thank you! We are in FL so the pasture isn't that great but they are on grass, mostly bahaia. They were out 24/7 w/cows for a year but then we had boarders move in. They wanted them stalled at night and it didn't work to have my girls out and the boys in. So, for the past year they've been stalled at night. It's only been a couple weeks we've been back to ourselves and them being able to be out all the time. I feed coastal hay and they're getting a LOT less now they're out on the grass all the time. When I've fed better hay in the past (timothy/alfalfa) that's when we got in trouble. My mare would especially get very pushy and act like she was starving all the time, couldn't get enough of it. My vet also reprimanded me for her being fat. They are roaming 6 acres and it seems to be working. I do know they are in the sheds a good part of the time. I sure don't miss cleaning the stalls! -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Aug 4, 2011, at 3:29 PM, bbd...@aol.com wrote: This message is from: bbd...@aol.com Kathleen, Your horses look great. Are they out on grass 24/7? Or is it a dry lot? My two have run-in pens from their stalls, but I'd love to just leave them out in the pasture. It would be easier for me. I'm so afraid they would just plug into the grass and never stop eating 24/7. Maybe some Fjords are more self-regulating than others. I do use grazing muzzles but my two will stand and cry every time I walk out the door. Tough love I guess. Bonnie 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: Wellington
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com This email just made me smile :-) -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jul 29, 2011, at 11:24 AM, bbd...@aol.com wrote: This message is from: bbd...@aol.com Hello all, This past weekend I braved dressage at Wellington with my Fjord. I parked my little Brenderup in between the huge rigs, put the smallest horse in the whole show in his stall and waited for the first comment. Oh, he's so cute, but how can a Norwegian Fjord be ok in this heat? (it was absolutely sweltering) Then a voice with a European accent Oh, do not worry about him! Dey are tough little buggers! We got our qualifying scores, Stine Gutten was a brave Viking, and I wouldn't trade my Fjords for all the big brown horses in the world. A nice lady who was helping at the gate fell in love with my Fjord and is interested in one for her son. He rides dressage quite well although he is a special needs rider and they just lost their beloved QH. She mentioned having 20-plus acres (maybe not so good for Fjords?) If anyone has a suitable Fjord for sale, please E-mail me and I will forward the info or give you her e-mail address. Fjords are amazing. My only complaint is that they are so versatile, I sometimes can't decide which discipline to participate in. Bonnie in Fl 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: high heat and humidity
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Yep, it's 6:45am and I was just on my back porch for 5 min. to let my dogs out, already sweating. Yay FL! My fjord girls have fans in their stalls and in their run-in sheds. It's so hot during the day in the barn it's better to have them out and they can stand in the fans if they want and they do. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jul 18, 2011, at 6:03 AM, Robin Churchill wrote: This message is from: Robin Churchill rbc...@yahoo.com also a note: with humidity at 97 degrees, and temp at 73, I presume it was raining then? That is an odd combination. The cooler the air the less humidity it can hold without precipitating. Every day in the summer here in the morning the temp is in the high 70s to 80s and the humidity is above 90 and it's not raining. It's 77 this morning and the relative humidity is 92%. Robin in Florida Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: mane trimming
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com I just recently was able to use electric clippers on my mare. She was terrified of them and it was just easier to do her mane by hand w/the scissors. I tried out of the blue the other week and she was ok w/ them. Made a huge difference! She's also letting me clip the base of her tail (dressage style) so I can get her spray to her skin. It looks very nice and her tail's in better condition now and she's not rubbing so much. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jun 23, 2011, at 8:46 PM, Robyn Kevlin wrote: This message is from: Robyn Kevlin rckev...@gmail.com I had been using scissors to trim Gaven's mane, but when I got Lars, Ellen had roached his mane to get the ticks out. Ick. Anyway, as it grew in, because it was so short, I used clippers to trim the white, and MAN! That works great! I used them this week to clip Gaven's white part, and it took about 15 minutes... as opposed to the 45 minutes it took me to trim with scissors. I still trim the black part with scissors, but will use clippers on the white part from now on. So if all of you have been using clippers all this time, don't disillusion me that I discovered this really cool, effective, fast method all by myself. ;0) -- *Robyn Kevlin* *Nobody knows the exact age of the human race, but everyone agrees it is old enough to know better. Anon * 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: Feet
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Too bad everyone had shoes. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jun 14, 2011, at 1:26 AM, MKint wrote: This message is from: MKint me.k...@yahoo.com We have somewhat rocky/sandy ground, is it possible that it is acting like a nail file and keeping them trimmed.. I don't have your situation, but a place that I used to go to for lessons had a new arena put in (I don't know what was used) and my farrier was the same farrier for some of the people at this facility. He had to start using different stronger metal shoes for the horses boarded there because feet and shoes were being worn away by the new arena. I noticed a difference in my horses feet after a lesson--like some one had been filing them. From Mary's iPad 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: fjordhorse-digest V2011 #83
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Not weird at all - be thankful he's maintaining his feet naturally. We are in FL and the soil is soft sandy but my 2 fjords barely have to have anything trimmed off. They've got good feet! -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jun 12, 2011, at 2:11 PM, Kelly Trirogoff wrote: This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff rtrirog...@hotmail.com Hey everyone; Hope your summer is going well...Ours is...We have some lovely grass planted in a new spot to someday become a nice field for Skovy, and Val... I have a quick question/comment...Does anyone else out there have a fjord that they RARELY have to have trimmed...Skovy has beautiful, compact little feet that don't need to be trimmed...We have somewhat rocky/sandy ground, is it possible that it is acting like a nail file and keeping them trimmed...My American shetland doesn't have the same good luck, and needs to be regularily trimmed...2 horses in the same paddock, yet different trimming needs... Anyone else have this happen? It just seems weird to me... Kelly, Skovy, and Valentine the honorary fjord (Hey he has a blond mane) 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: Hold for Monday? Can this be posted?
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Thanks for sharing :-) -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On May 12, 2011, at 3:38 AM, margaret maclellan wrote: This message is from: margaret maclellan flyingaussiesleepingfb...@yahoo.com Hi List, wanted to share a lovely painting I bought from a painter in Nova Scotia-I had seen her work in a museum last year when on Vacation, and, my sister who lives up there keeps bumping into her! LOL!! Anyhow, my sister and her daughter saw this Fjord painting and knew I would love it-loved it so much I bought it! This is a link to the Artists Blog, you can click on the picture to make it larger. Enjoy! Margaret MacLellan (Who mostly lurks as I don't own a Fjord, yet!) http://susannsweetartist.blogspot.com/search?updated- min=2011-01-01T00%3A00% 3A00-08%3A00updated-max=2012-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-08%3A00max- results=10 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: A wonderful Fjord tail
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com That's really neat - thanks for sharing :-) -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On May 12, 2011, at 6:57 PM, morrisshado...@aol.com wrote: This message is from: morrisshado...@aol.com Hello Everyone! Just had to share today's Fjord story.I just got done giving a lesson to a young lady who is mentally challenged. She was so ecstatically happy just to be able to brush a horse. When she got on one of our sweet Fjord mares( Rosie). She could not stop laughing! So of course it was contagious and everyone at the barn could not stop laughing with her! What a fun day. She is now going to be coming every week to ride. We had to stop every few steps, because all she wanted to do was hug her Fjord and laugh! Gotta get out and finish planting my garden the sun is shining! Bonnie Morris WA Washington it is not raining! 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: Death of Fairacres Sonja
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com So saddened by your loss. I love how you described her as honest. That says it all. Maybe this can give you some small bit of comfort: When he shall die, take him and cut him out in little stars, and he will make the face of Heaven so fine, that all the world will be in love with the night. ~ William Shakespeare -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Apr 20, 2011, at 8:56 AM, Gwenn Berard Beaupre wrote: This message is from: Gwenn Berard Beaupre redb...@sympatico.ca My beloved, loyal and honest Sonja has gone from our lives. Yesterday, Tuesday, April 19, I received a call at work that she was cast against the barn and had injured her face. My non-horse DH had pulled her away from the side of the barn and had her up. The vet beat me home, her right eye was completely destroyed and the surgery to remove it was iffy, she was full of painkillers and tranquilizers. She had caught on the one spot of tin siding that was loose. Due to the damage internally the vet wasn't sure if they could remove the righ eye without loss sight in the left. It would be a three hour trip each way. I made the decision that sudden blindness in a 20 year old, strong willed horse would not be accepted easily. On the only sunny day in a week (and it's storming again) she grazed new shoots of grass behind the barn and I stood honour guard to a great friends passing. She is buried next to the fenceline of her pasture and will live in our memories. Her grandson Edgar had been sold in March to a home that will work him and she was now my only fjord, with our little, ancient shetland as companion. Our youngest child starts school this fall, I was finally shopping for a harness so Sonja and I could enjoy her great training from Pat Wolfe. We will get a mini for companion to the pony, the vet is helping us look for one. Gwenn 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: response from Frog Pond Farm Draft Rescue to the info on the auction fjords
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Yes, I've heard of the many problems w/Another Chance 4 Horses. It's really shameful when someone tries to pull on others heartstrings by calling themselves a rescue when they do no vetting, no feet care, no antibiotics for obviously ill horses. I'm just sick about these fjords being there. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Apr 7, 2011, at 11:02 PM, Gail Russell wrote: This message is from: Gail Russell g...@zeliga.com Try googling Another Chance 4 Horses and fugly These horses aren't at auction they are sitting on a broker lot. The rescue handling this has less then unscruptulous business practices. If your interested google issues with ac4h and you'll get plenty of reading. I'm sorry...we refuse to work with this program. 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: Fjords at the New Holland Auction
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Yes, I also cringed watching the video. I just pray they wind up w/ someone who will treat them kindly. As an aside - had a big break thru today w/my rescued fjord mare, Cass. I've always had to trim her mane by hand using scissors because she was afraid of the clippers. I've been working her up to it and today we did her entire mane by clippers Not sure I did it properly, but she stood still like a good girl. :-) -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Apr 8, 2011, at 10:51 AM, Karen McCarthy wrote: This message is from: Karen McCarthy weeg...@hotmail.com Yes Joe, I agree that they do not look or move like purebreds and yes, they will avoid the killers by virtue of the hype that they are Fjords and neck rein. (I don't know if it made anyone else cringe when they were being ridden bareback in halters in the video. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Fjords at the New Holland Auction
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com New Holland is a TERRIBLE place for any horse to end up! My friend has been there on rescue missions before w/the group she volunteers for and it's probably 90% kill buyers. The rescue that is showcasing these fjords serves as a broker for the auction. Very sad situation for these two. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Apr 7, 2011, at 7:54 PM, Katie wrote: This message is from: Katie katiewi...@aol.com Hi everyone, A friend who is active in Morgan rescue forwarded the following links with regards to two Fjords who are going to sell at the New Holland Auction. Apparently many horses sold there go for slaughter. Here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEePq7UyT90 Here's the show bill: http://www.ac4h.com/BrokerOwnedProgram.htm My friend wrote, Scroll down until you see the fjords - if you are curious or interested. Fairly high prices, no doubt because it's so rare to find a fjord at New Holland. Hopefully somebody will step up for these two. Maybe there's someone near there that might purchase these two. Do we have a Fjord Rescue organization like the Morgan breed club has? Well, that's all I know for now. Sincerely, Katie Andraski Northern Illinois 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: Fjord for sale at California Draft Horse Auction
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com I'm hope, hope, hoping too! -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Mar 8, 2011, at 4:05 PM, Linda Lottie wrote: This message is from: Linda Lottie horselo...@hotmail.com ...oh, Buttercup -- what a darling name. I hope, hope, hope she goes to a wonderful home. Linda in WI.Sven and Lena are shedding like crazy. From: caroline.war...@att.net To: fjordhorse-dig...@angus.mystery.com Subject: Fjord for sale at California Draft Horse Auction Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 10:00:29 -0800 This message is from: Caroline Warren caroline.war...@att.net There's a fjord mare called Buttercup for sale at the California Draft Horse Auction on March 31, Apr. 1 2 at Tulare. The mare rides and drives single or pair and is 15 y.o. She's listed under consignment/ ponies at this website: www.californiadrafthorseauction.com Caroline Warren Chico, CA 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 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Go Pack Go!!!
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com VERY cute! We're also looking forward to the game but will be sporting the other team colors :-) -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Feb 3, 2011, at 11:04 AM, Dave and Patti Walter wrote: This message is from: Dave and Patti Walter dwal...@tm.net Ok, sure there are some out there that are not Packer Fans, but check out www.franciscreekfjords.com home page. Even FJORDS are getting into the BIG GAME! Credit and work goes to Joni Griffin, of Milwaukee. Patti Jo where we FINALLY are shoveled out and just wondering where will we put any more snow that comes our way! Gorgeous Winter Wonder land here in WI though. Fjords are LOVING IT! 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: new list lurker
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Welcome! I'm always happy to show my girls off - they have their own blog: http://cassidyapril.com/ -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Feb 3, 2011, at 9:20 PM, Mariah Plumlee wrote: This message is from: Mariah Plumlee mmplum...@gmail.com Greetings from the Finger Lakes! I am a longtime fjord horse fan, though I have never had the pleasure of owning one, I am ready to start looking. Any tips on where to find a nice middle aged fjord looking for a family? Thank you and I will enjoy reading all about these fabulous horses. Mottley Heritage Farm near Ithaca, NY 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: Norway
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Thanks for sharing :-) -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jan 22, 2011, at 11:42 PM, morrisshado...@aol.com wrote: This message is from: morrisshado...@aol.com I had the pleasure of meeting a wonderful gentleman that was from Norway. He was quite intrigued with the Fjord horse as he had not spent much time noticing them while in Norway. I gave him a tour and he just fell in love with them! Of course Lordalen is such a ham! After the pocket inspection he has to position himself just perfectly for scratching hour! And if you don't get started promptly he gets started on you! He will give a full back massage. We had a good laugh as he found out about his own countries horse in America! Afterwards we sat by the fire drinking tea and eating scones and going thru some old pictures that he had brought to show me. What a wonderful Country and some great pictures! He said he was from Bergen and spent a lot of time on the Fjords. Not what I think, on Fjords (riding horses) , but the waterways! Anyhow just had to share this as it was a joy meeting a native. And what a beautiful day it was today! Got to go out on another trail ride today with a perfect view of Mt. Rainer the sleeping volcano. Bonnie Morris A nice day in Western, WA riding my snow horse ( Lordalen's winter nick name:) 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: Question for you Texans
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com We are in FL and my mare has to have fans to stand in front of. She knows where they are and uses them. Riding is only done early morning or evening. Not only is the heat a problem but the bugs make life difficult, too. Fans help that and lots of fly spray. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jan 16, 2011, at 11:11 PM, Rose or Murph wrote: This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Hi List, I am wondering if anyone is living in the El Paso, TX area? My husband did a phone interview for a Fed position at FT Bliss in El Paso. Just wanted to get anyone's opinion good or bad about living there. To make this Fjord related, how does your Fjord handle the heat? What is summer riding like, or does it exist when it is that hot? Rosemary in NW Washington 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: the Jenny Craig paddock
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com They really doubled your board?! Is this because you have her on a diet or because she's acting frustrated? Doesn't seem fair. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jan 12, 2011, at 11:52 PM, Robyn Kevlin wrote: This message is from: Robyn Kevlin rckev...@comcast.net I measured the lovely Gaven yesterday, and according to the weight tape, she's gained 50 lbs and lost 2 inches around her girth. Hmmm. I was in Ohio for 4 days last week (she got no exercise, though she did get hand-walked twice), and the snow has kept me away from the farm for 3 of the last 5 days (got some round-pen exercise and hand- walking on the 2 days I was out). She's very frustrated. Lots of head-slinging and stomping and pawing if she doesn't get fed fast enough, doesn't get let out fast enough, has to stand in the round pen / arena / hitching post for more than 2 minutes... And her board DOUBLED because of the extra maintenance required. Neither of us is happy. However, I'm committed to having her lose weight, so we're both gonna put on our big girl duds and deal with it. Robyn Kevlin I am sorry to inform you that you have a brain problem. Your brain is in 2 parts... left and right. The left part has nothing right in it and the right has nothing left in it. (Would love to be able to credit somebody for this - LMK if you know.) 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: my sister Jen
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com That is wonderful! I hope many blessings continue for her and the rest of your family. We lost a 21 year old nephew to a drug overdose last year 10 days after he got out of jail. Just so heartbreaking and such a waste of a life that held so much promise. Your sister is coming home to you and hopefully she can start over. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jan 5, 2011, at 7:11 PM, Debby wrote: This message is from: Debby miss.am...@earthlink.net Thanks for all of the prayers and thoughts for my sister Jennifer and our family. We'd have a tv station in the area she'd last been seen contact us, got alot of information from us, we did a phone interview, sent them a few pictures. Last night I got a call from the reporter, he'd been contacted by a social worker in the area that had seen the story, had visited with Jen in November. Jen had left the area but given this person her address. The information was given to the detective. He had police there first thing this morning and it was confirmed. She is well and fine. There is obviously alot to the story, she's been through alot, she'll have to tell us as she feels comfortable. She is getting on a bus and coming home (her words). 2011 has a good start to it. We pray now for those who have loved ones that are missing or lost. Thank you all. Debby in Tx 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: What a year! (Long)
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Carol Patrick, Whew! So glad you have survived these scary obstacles. I am hearing way too much about EPM this year. Yes, our fjords are pleasantly surprising to those who've not been around them before. :-) -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Dec 16, 2010, at 6:44 AM, jhalst7...@aol.com wrote: This message is from: jhalst7...@aol.com This has been an unbelievable year for my 15 year old Fjord Patrick (and for me!). Round 1. It all started in April when Patrick suddenly colicked. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Hay net
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com I use a hay bag for Becca. It seems to keep her a bit busier in her stall but she's learned how to empty it, that's for sure! -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Dec 12, 2010, at 9:44 AM, mypump...@windstream.net mypump...@windstream.net wrote: This message is from: mypump...@windstream.net The hay bag-net-thingy with the little holes is called a Nibble Net. It is perfect for Willi, keeping him busy eating while he is on stall rest. They are very nice people to talk to as you place your order, which I should have done first , as I ordered a huge one the first time. It has withstood his voracious approach to food well. Mine was about $36 I think, well worth the money, IMHO. Willi is improving slowly. The hole in the sole is closing a little slower than I had hoped for, but the hole inside his foot is doing well. On Rood and Riddle's Facebook page, they show a horse with a Keratoma, which is what my vet thought Willi had. I think I am glad we did not have that. HoHoHo to you all, and your fuzzy ponies too! Kathy and Willi in Upstate SC 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: selling Fjords
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Sounds like a fantastic plan! -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Nov 16, 2010, at 2:16 PM, Sarah Clarke wrote: This message is from: Sarah Clarke sarahmagdalencla...@yahoo.com Apparently I am way better at acquiring fjords than selling them. In San Diego at least, the horse market has not recovered much. Free and cheap horses abound on Craigs list. I have 3 friends in San Diego who have already left the horse breeding business. (the only 3 friends I know locally in the business). So after 4 years of marketing my fjord babies and not selling one, I realized it was time for a change in business plan. I am focusing on my lessons - and am not going to breed this year.. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Hi! Think I should introduce myself
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pleased to meet you! Fjords are simply the best. We have a rescued mare her filly. You can see their story on our blog: http://cassidyapril.com/ -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Nov 16, 2010, at 4:26 PM, Mel Raven wrote: This message is from: Mel Raven mel.ra...@hotmail.co.uk Hi everyone, I have been subscribed to this list for a while, but never posted before. My name is Mel, and I live in England. I have had my gorgeous Fjord for 15 months now, and I will never have any other breed of horse again! He was imported from Holland by a dealer, and when I was horse hunting all I wanted was a quiet horse to hack with. I sat on him and bought him half an hour later! He is so much more to me than a hacking horse though - we show, jump, go to riding clinics, do some dressage, and when I get a cart we will do some driving as well. I had pretty much zero confidence when I bought him, but now, because of him, we do all sorts of fun things! I love Fjords, and everyone who meets him loves them as well. My friend got one from Holland this year, after seeing my boy and how brilliant he is. Happy Fjording everyone! Melxx 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: Worldwide Fjord Breeders Map
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Agreed! -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Nov 4, 2010, at 4:36 PM, Theresa Christiansen wrote: This message is from: Theresa Christiansen t...@littlerockfarm.com It would be fun to see one for Fjord owners as well as breeders! Theresa Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Nutrition re coat color
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Very informative article. I began Dr. Kellon's course last year but only got a few weeks into it. We had 3 very sick dogs all at the same time and there was just no way for me to really study. It's not an easy course. I know a lady that just completed it and she's now balancing diets for several people. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Nov 2, 2010, at 12:53 PM, Gail Russell wrote: This message is from: Gail Russell g...@zeliga.com I have noticed rusting in the mane of my grey Fjord, and a dull coat that I attribute to sun damage. The following article is very informative. It is motivating me to take Eleanor Kellon's nutrition course and start testing my hay. http://easycarenews.com/10-28-2010/articles/ coat-color-and-nutrition/ 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: auction mare
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com In my post regarding this ranch I did not mean to infer this is a good place - it's not! It just happens to be where my mare came from whom I rescued through a horse rescue group. Im just hoping they are finally out of business for good. At one point they had 200 horses, or so I was told. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Oct 6, 2010, at 3:35 PM, Jo Wilgus wrote: This message is from: Jo Wilgus rjrfj...@verizon.net looks to me as if there is something other than FJORD in the woodpile at this ranch. too bad. http://www.ourbluemoonranch.com/ 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: Feeding/Dry lots
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com May I ask what feeding from a hay net has to do w/the horse being shod or not? -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Oct 7, 2010, at 1:13 PM, Gail Russell wrote: This message is from: Gail Russell g...@zeliga.com If a horse is unshod, Millers or Smith Bros Small Mesh Hay Nets (Google Small Mesh Hay Net) are an excellent way to keep a horse eating. Or, more user friendly, are the Nibble Netsget a large one. The Nibble Net holes are small enough they should be fine with a shod horse. Gail 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: Fjord Feeding Now
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com My mare was also getting pushy when I put them back on the T A hay for a few weeks. She just couldn't wait to get in and get the good stuff! I was relieved when the vet reprimanded me and said get her back to the boring Coastal hay. Cass actually refused to eat the hay for about a day and a half hoping to get the good stuff but she finally realized she wasn't. They are funny! -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Oct 5, 2010, at 11:05 PM, Diana Calder wrote: Have any of you had experience with Fjords getting agressive when you take away grazing time or food? Debbie One of our two has ended up losing his limited grazing time the last few times we've tried giving him some because he gets very pushy aggressive when he *thinks* it's time for him to have some more grass. After we cut him off again, he'll stay a bit - well, cranky - for a while but then he'll let it go and start behaving himself again. If yours has been on grass for a long time, it could take quite a while for him to get used to the new routine. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: auction mare
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Hi Christie, My mare came pregnant from one of the PMU ranches in Canada. Here's the link to the ranch but I could never get them to ever answer me back once I had my horse. Here's their link: http://www.ourbluemoonranch.com/ I do know they've sold off a lot of their horses, we also purchased a stallion last year and he's living at a sanctuary now, he's 20. This breeder does use branding. You can go to this site to see pics of previously adopted fjords and see what the brands look like. This is the group that arranged all the adoptions. Once you click on the site you need to click on Adoption Stories - 2008 was the year several mares were listed. You have to click through to see pics. http://www.theanimalifarm.com/ I absolutely adore my mare! She has her own blog: http:// cassidyapril.com/ Kudos for getting your girl! -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Oct 6, 2010, at 2:20 PM, qhorse...@aol.com wrote: This message is from: qhorse...@aol.com hi, thanks for the reply. This weekend I will be going to the local SPCA and check for a microchip and will probably be sending in a DNA test to the Fjord registry if no chip is found. The brand is just the numbers 506 on the left side of her neck- so its not like I can call the brand inspector on that one. I have been crusing through PMU sites trying to see if the mares are branded, but no luck so far. Thanks for the info christie Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Fjord Feeding Now
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com We are in Florida and my 2 fjords have access to a 5 acre pasture but it's mostly coastal bahia grass w/weeds. Since my mare started having allergies in the summer they started coming into the barn during the night instead of having 24 hour access to the grass. I feed coastal hay, (probably 2 flakes 2x day) especially since getting reprimanded by my vet when I was feeding T A again for a bit. She said my girls are overweight and do not need that alfalfa! My mare (who's 11) only gets a supplemental feed called Equalizer at .5 lb 2x a day. Her filly (who's 2) is getting Seminole Wellness Safe Lite at 1 lb. 2x a day. Since our weather's finally turning a bit cooler we can start some work and exercise again. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Oct 5, 2010, at 2:27 AM, jern...@mosquitonet.com wrote: This message is from: jern...@mosquitonet.com So how big is a flake: are they consistent? what weight? And what kind of hay? I have found that flakes vary in thickness and weight from bale to bale. Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska , still moderately warm for October at 55 degrees! Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Tjeeva and Silivnna
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Thank you for sharing. Your wife horses are changing lives :-) -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Oct 1, 2010, at 10:48 PM, Linda Syverson Kerr wrote: This message is from: Linda Syverson Kerr syversonsfjordl...@yahoo.com This email is written and sent from James Kerr, Husband to Linda Syverson Kerr...with email syveronsfjordl...@gmail.com My wife, Linda, Sue Plein friend and trainer, accompanied Linda and her two Fjords Tjeeva and Silliviann, to Holmen High School. This is Linda's 8th or 9th year. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Willi update
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com It seems you and WIlli are over the hump - yay! Is there any way to maybe hide the Bio-sponge in some applesauce? When I've had to use nasty tasting drugs w/Cass the applesauce has been the trick w/just a touch of yogurt. Last Dec. she was on 2 different kinds of antibiotics for a month for mastitis. Her tummy stayed good despite it all. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Sep 30, 2010, at 8:21 PM, mypump...@windstream.net mypump...@windstream.net wrote: This message is from: mypump...@windstream.net Question: we are on SMZs, 12 twice a day. The Vet whose house Willi is staying at says the surgeon put us on the gold standard of diarrea prevention, Bio Sponge twice a day and Probios once a day. So far no troubles. Willi does not like the Bio Sponge at all. Has anyone used a similiar product that may be more palatable? Thanks! Kathy in Sc and Willi in NC, where fall is creeping in Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Alltech video.. SNF HANNA is in it!
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com I saw the commercial during the brief time I was able to watch some of the WEG. I never noticed she was a fjord! Good grief! Lovely commercial. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Sep 28, 2010, at 4:18 PM, Dave and Patti Walter wrote: This message is from: Dave and Patti Walter dwal...@tm.net I got this from Neil Sorum, of Sorum Fjords in Ohio, this brought tears to my eyes, it is SOOO touching! Sorum's sold this fjord and boy are they ever proud of this horse and the owners as they are doing great things with it. Make sure you watch till the end, you'll be happy you did! Patti Jo Walter The mare is SNF Hanna. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV4Tif1SGD0 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: my Lang
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com I am so very sorry for your loss. There are no words to make it any better. I will give my girls extra hugs tomorrow. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Sep 3, 2010, at 9:08 PM, Debby wrote: This message is from: Debby miss.am...@earthlink.net I lost my Langster yesterday. We'd started battling white line fungus found in one foot, one foot!, in March. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Fjords Got Talent Night
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Thank you so much for sharing this - especially appropriate since today is the 75th anniversary of the film :-) -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Aug 12, 2010, at 8:57 AM, Dave and Patti Walter wrote: This message is from: Dave and Patti Walter dwal...@tm.net http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzlysvunDss This is a link to our act we performed at the Blue Earth Fjord Breed Show's 25th anniversary celebration Tuesday night. It was called Fjords Got Talent, this is our Wizard of Oz jumping drill team. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: to Heather
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com lovely post, Valerie. I weep w/both of you. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Aug 3, 2010, at 2:23 PM, brass-ring-f...@juno.com wrote: This message is from: brass-ring-f...@juno.com But if you gave Henry the EPM meds (Marquis?) and he experienced the die off, then you did all you could. There really is not much else to do as far as I have heard. I think the vets are very very frustrated by EPM - there is no conclusive diagnosis, no conclusive symptoms (because the parasite can attack different parts of the spinal cord/brain, giving a great variety of symptoms and severity), no real good protocol to knock it out, and a host of other frustrations. I am sure they wished very much it was something they could treat and make better. At least they went ahead with the EPM meds. The being stoic is an interesting trait. I know wild animal vets have a difficult time because their patients are wired to not limp or malinger, because then they look weak and become a meal. I took my mare on a 4 hour trail ride and she was not right. Not limping or anything noticeable really, but she was not barging out in front where she usually wanted to be. If I asked her to canter, she wouldn't. I called the vet the next day and he said she was just stiff from the ride, but I had him come out anyway, as she was not herself at the beginning of the ride. It did come on rather suddenly, but she certainly did not take such a fast downturn as your Henry. We went on for 5 months. Henry was right to trust you. You were going on the only path that could have lead to life. You did the right thing. It is just that sometimes you do all you can and it still does not work out. Henry knew you loved him and were doing all that you could. I digress also and I weep for my Blaze and your Henry. Valerie LCD 42#34; TV for $26.42? Macbook Pro for $91.73? Are these prices real? You WON'T Believe What We Found! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c585ea96868d7df3m03vuc 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: Henry Fjord
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Heather Family, Since reading your memorial post for Henry I've been at a loss at what to say. In ending his suffering you are now the one who must endure tremendous suffering at his loss. My husband and I have always turned to song in our despair and grief. When we find a special song that brings that loved one to mind our heavy hearts begin to heal - the songs say it so much better than we can. Our fjord, Cassidy, is named after a singer who gave us one of our beloved remembrance songs. (Eva Cassidy had the pure voice of an angel.) I hope the tears that will come from listening to this song will be cleansing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTb9GNIxpMkfeature=avmsc2 -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: thunderstorms, turn out, stalls, caution, etc.
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com That's a wonderful quote! We just added 2 horses to our herd of 2 fjords. Friends moved in w/their QH's. It's been very interesting to see how my girls have reacted to having a real herd versus just me. I'll admit it broke my heart in the first few days - my mare wouldn't come to me! They were also in heat, so that didn't help. Now that all 4 horses are settling into a routine, they're coming back to me. They only come in their stalls to eat and take a cat nap while chores are being done. :-) -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jul 13, 2010, at 8:08 AM, Heather Baskey wrote: This message is from: Heather Baskey cavy_l...@yahoo.com Amen! here's one of my favourite quotes: Horses don't need private stalls; they need other horses. - Temple Grandin Heather who's Henry is out 24/7/365 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: thunderstorms
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Mine are turned out 24/7. They have access to a large run-in beside the barn and a smaller run-in that's in another part of the property. Both sheds have fans. With being in FL there's no way to try to play tag w/the storms. They tend to know what to do for themselves. My mare is always much drier than her filly when there has been rain. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jul 12, 2010, at 9:29 PM, Melinda Schumacher wrote: This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com I'm wondering what people do about turning their horses out when thunderstorms are in the forecast. I would prefer to keep mine in at those times, but it becomes difficult to manage adequate turnout when I am working long hours and there are flies and heat to contend with in addition to the thunderstorms. Am I being overly cautious to keep them stabled? If there is a run-in shed, does that make a difference in what you do? thanks, Melinda 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: More boot storys.........
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Heather, Can you tell me the basic difference between a pasture trim and barefoot trim? I'm doing all sorts of reading on natural trims and trying to figure this stuff out. My girls have good feet but I'm not sure what I'm looking for. I had to fire my natural trimmer because my girls started acting up w/her and she just took way, way too long. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Apr 11, 2010, at 9:05 PM, Heather Baskey wrote: This message is from: Heather Baskey cavy_l...@yahoo.com I use a barefoot trimmer - MUCH different than a pasture trim performed by a farrier. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: FUGLY takes aim
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com I watched it earlier today. It was Linda Parelli doing the training. Sure didn't look right to me, she just kept whacking the poor horse. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Mar 10, 2010, at 11:53 AM, Amy Evers wrote: This message is from: Amy Evers fjord...@aol.com The tape in question has made the rounds of alot of Internet sites this eek I guess. Today, it made the front page of the FUGLY Horse Of The Day. Can someone post a link to this video? The Fugly Horse website says it's Account is Suspended when I try to go there. Anyone know the name of the trainer in the video? Inquiring minds want to know Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords Cottage Grove OR 97424 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: gotcha on tape
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Hear! Hear! I second that. What Heather and Henry have is priceless and worth aspiring toward with my own. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Mar 10, 2010, at 1:54 PM, pedfjo...@aol.com wrote: I vote that Heather give Linda Parelli some lessons on their own methods. I find it hard to imagine that she would lose her patience ( which is IMHO just what happend ) and beat hers or anyones horse in the face like that. Heather is a GOOD example of the Parelli NH methods. Agree with them or not. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Henry, Heather, The Green Ball
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Bravo!! You inspire me but I am a long way off from doing the things you have accomplished w/Henry. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jan 31, 2010, at 4:15 PM, Heather Baskey wrote: This message is from: Heather Baskey cavy_l...@yahoo.com OK - so it's MUCH harder than it looks - LOL!!! Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: wee bit of fun - Henry Fjord at Liberty
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com How cool is your boy?! You should be very proud of yourself and Henry. :-) -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Starfire Farm Quadrille at the National Western Stock Show
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Thank you for sharing! How proud you must be. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jan 24, 2010, at 12:01 AM, Starfire Farm wrote: This message is from: Starfire Farm starfiref...@usa.net Hello everyone, Yesterday morning we returned home from performing at the National Western Stock Show Evening of Dancing Horses. We performed with the Denver Brass, and professional equine performers Jerry and Stacy Diaz, Mario Contreras (Midieval Times Chicago), Cheri Reiber (Midieval Times in Fla.) and Eric Martonivich The show is held two nights, Wed. and Thurs. and we rocked both performances. I just got done putting up our Thursday night performance on YouTube. Enjoy! Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Mare's tumor is gone
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com I've updated my blog to give the news that my mare does NOT need surgery to remove her ovary! We are beyond thrilled. There's also a good pic to show how big her filly is getting, she looks wild right now as I've not kept up w/her mane trimming over the winter and since her momma was taking so much extra care. Here's the link to the blog: http://cassidyapril.com/ -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Mare's tumor is gone
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Thank you, Heather. I didn't really get much of a chance to grieve when I went home to St. Louis for the services. I was in charge of our Mom and that was an exhausting job and one where I had to stay strong. Cass, my mare, has been getting my emotions at the barn lately. She's a good listener. I'm sorry for your loss, as well. I have followed your training experiences w/Henry. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jan 22, 2010, at 9:11 AM, Heather Baskey wrote: This message is from: Heather Baskey cavy_l...@yahoo.com Dear Kathleen I was reading your blog and very sorry to hear the passing of your father. My father passed away in December 2009 (also born in 1936). My heartfelt empathy, Heather --- On Fri, 1/22/10, Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com wrote: Here's the link to the blog: http://cassidyapril.com/ -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com __ Make your browsing faster, safer, and easier with the new Internet Explorer® 8. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/ 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: Katie and her nerve damage
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com I am so very sorry. We have lost 3 of our dogs in the past 3 months (varying, age related ailments) so I am still feeling lots of grief. I understand how your heart aches. You made a loving decision for her and time will make it not hurt so bad. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com I had my beautiful mare , Katie, put down this morning. It seems that she fell , tore all her tendons and ligaments in her elbow and ripped her radial nerve. One problem was bad in itself but the combination of things couldn't be fixeda sad sad heart wrenching day. Cheryl Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: good save
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Never spoke to the ranchers. I let Animali handle the arrangements. The two stallions are the last they are helping Blue Moon place and that was only because they knew we were going to see they got bought. We actually got both stallions. A lady in Miami did the major fund raising for the other one, Fordie, he's 10 years. Marvin is 19. Now that my obligation to my filly's sire is met, we are done w/Animali and Blue Moon. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Nov 15, 2009, at 2:41 PM, pedfjo...@aol.com wrote: This message is from: pedfjo...@aol.com In a message dated 11/15/2009 7:36:08 AM Mountain Standard Time, owner-fjordhorse-dig...@angus.mystery.com writes: For those of you who remember my post from a few months back - we were able to secure the funds through many horse-loving friends and Marvin is now safe and secure at the sanctuary in Georgia. Marvin was from Our Blue Moon in Alberta, Canada and has lots of babies out there. He was threatened w/going to auction and that's why we stepped up. Good job on your rescue. Did the folks from Blue Moon mention why they were culling Marvin, and I believe their other Fjord stallion ? Sending them to the canners is pretty poor form after all the foals they made for them to sell over years and years. According to their webpage, they are still breeding horses also. And dogs. Just makes ya wonder guess it keeps rescue groups like the Animali Farm in PMU babies to market. Lisa 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
