Re: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #56
This message is from: "L Hesse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi, guys, I am sorry to say that I must find a home for my 20 year old non-registered Fjord mare. (she is branded, but I do not have her papers) She is has been with me for 7 years, but due to my own health reasons, I must find her a new forever home. Sally is typical Fjord, sweet and gentle, no vices, loves everything four legged or two. She did therapeutic for seven years, but is no longer suitable. She is a one-on-one horse and really bonds to one person. She goes English or Western, great in the ring, but can be a bit strong on trails. I am on Vancouver Island. If anyone knows someone who is looking for an awesome trail horse for light (good for two hours per day/ 3 - 4 times a week) riding or a great companion horse who doesn't get herd-bound, please let me know. All her tack and rugs will come with her as I am no longer able to ride. My email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks very much, Laura The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
neck riding
This message is from: "L Hesse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Good to know that I'm not the only one who seems to enjoy neck riding now and then. It's actually quite nice when it's cold, warms you up from the neck down. Laura and Sally :) Vancouver Island, BC The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
One sided
This message is from: "L Hesse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I used to have the same problem with my mare. Sally had been used for vaulting for many years and is quite uneven in gate and physiology from too much lunging. It took a year of solid ground work, bending and suppling, including ground driving, to bring her back to balance and encourage her to work the stiff side. At first, she could not physically pick up a right lead, now she does both. She will never be a ballerina because she isn't built for it - she is a very, very drafty fjord, but she is much better. Most of her imbalance now is due to age and a wee bit of laziness. Work, afterall, is a four letter word. :) Laura and Sally [EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #230
This message is from: "L Hesse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Just wanted to wish all the Canadians on the list :) a very Happy Thanksgiving. May you and your ponies get stuffed. My Sally's chowing down on a half dozen apples tonight with her hot mash. She's a happy pumpkin indeed. All the best from blustery Vancouver Island. Laura and Sally [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.RunningLProductions.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #221
This message is from: "L Hesse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Does anyone have a Western brand saddle that they would recommend for a very broad-backed Fjord with no wither? Laura The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #70
This message is from: "L Hesse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> RE: Trailering in Canada I've been reading the digest with interest. Anyone hauling anything, from RV to horse trailers, needs to check with highways in the individual provinces. In BC, you cannot haul a two horse trailer with anything but a 3/4 ton and over. I've seen many a tourist pulled over with a big trailer behind or an over-size camper. Too many accidents here. I hear Ontario and many eastern provinces are doing the same. I believe Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba still allow half-tons. Laura Hesse www.runningLproductions.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #55
This message is from: "L Hesse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have to thank you guys on the list. I find I look forward to all the discussions and updates from all over. I hope to get out to some more shows in the US in 2008 and am looking forward to meeting alot of "fjord" folks. My mare, Sally, is the sweetest (albiet funniest) horse I've ever owned. She is a real member of the family. I had a cowboy from Alberta up on her a couple of months ago trying out my treeless saddle as his mother wanted one. He is 6'3" roper/reiner champion (won't give any names) ..and it was quite hilarious. He's used to big, flashy champion Quarter Horses, not my little 1200 lb, 13.2 hh, brick, with a Mohawk. Sally took it all in stride and kept giving him "the look" as only a Fjord can do. He laughed so hard he just about fell off her. He said he'd be talking about Sally for years to come and I believe it :) Cheers from Vancouver Island. Laura Hesse and Sally www.runningLproductions.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #46
This message is from: "L Hesse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Re: Treeless saddles I can highly recommend a Torsion. I ride in the trail saddle, not their Endurance model. I used to ride strictly Western. I have very bad osteo-arthritis in the hips and pelvis, which is why I ride a Fjord. Go to www.torsion-canada.ca and Wendy or Heidi can give you more information on the Torsions. The Torsion seat is much like a dressage seat, deep and conforming to both horse and rider. It is full contact and takes some time for both the horse and rider to get used to. Heidi advise that during the first couple of weeks, you keep your riding time to 30 - 45 minutes and up it from there. I find I can ride in the Torsion now for 3 hours with no discomfort to either my old Fjord, Sally, who is 20 something with mild arthritis in the shoulders, or myself, and I am near 50. I consider myself to be a mildly handi-capped rider and the treeless helps me free up my pelvis more quickly which in turn provides less stress on my mounts back. Hope this helps, Laura Hesse and Sally www.runninglproductions.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #36
This message is from: "L Hesse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Wondering if anyone can help me with my mare's brand. Sally (registered name of Liesel) was a rescue horse. Her papers have long been lost and she is not micro-chipped. She does have a brand on her shoulder which looks like a a running A with a semi-circle underneath it. We believe she is from Alberta or Saskatchewan originally. We also thinks she is between 18 and 20 years old. Does this ring any bells for anyone? Laura Hesse www.runningLproductions.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #35
This message is from: "L Hesse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi, folks, Just wanted to introduce myself...new to the list. My name's Laura Hesse, my Fjord's name is Sally (aka Liesel). We're from Vancouver Island. My old girl is 18 - 20 yr old and the light of my life. I call her Dr Sal the Norwegian Horse Psychologist. Would bet your folks know what I mean :) Just wanted to say that I ride in a lot of wet weather and like high boots and poncho. I find a lot of slickers drip down the front of the saddle and that a poncho will cover both the pommel and cantle. I ride in a Torsion treeless saddle as my girl is 13.3 and 1200 lbs. She loves the rain and mountains and the poncho keeps us both drier. It just took some groundwork to get her used to it. Nice meeting you folks, Laura and Sally www.runningLproductions.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
