fjords in Alaska
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] hello, it looks like I am going to have to sell or lease my fjords, a 13 year old gelding and a lovely mare. Is anyone in Alaska interested in talking to me about it? Ann Restad in Homer
earthquake
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] I felt it really well on the ridge here in Homer, and my son was still in his crib and he noticed it too because he blurted, stop it! :) No one else around here felt it Ann restad
re:terrorism
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Our whole nation is traumatized. If one of you has suffered a personal loss or has a missing person they are waiting to hear about, please email me; I want to pray specifically for you, as well as the whole situation. Thank you. Ann Restad
thanks for help
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] THANK YOU to those who wrote helping me with trailer flooring and advice on therapeutic riding!! I have copiedthe trailer stuff off for my husband to read (including gruesome stories) and I am sure we will come up with something safe. thanks. Ann Restad homer, ak
Horse trailer flooring and therapeutic riding/ hippotherapy
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] hello, list! I havn't written for about 16 mo, about the time my baby was born : ) Two questions: we need to replace the floor of the horse trailer. Oak is really spendy here. What do you all recommend, and has anyone ever used the synthetic deck boards this way? Also, it looks like I am going to be involved in therapeutic riding in our little town. Any advice on getting this started would be appreciated. We have started hippotherapy with our little boy with Down syndrome, and hope this will help him walk. He does say Up and -ide when we take him into the barn! Thanks, all Ann Restad Homer, Alaska
hippotherapy
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, I have been interested in the recent comments on hippotherapy. I only recently learned that there was a difference between hippotherapy and therapeutic riding. My son was born this March with Down Syndrome. I would like to hear from those of you who do hippotherapy with your horses, about when to start, and how. We do not have this available in our community, though Espen's physical therapist, who comes once a month, has some experience with it, but I dont expect her to be able to come out to our place to help. Any comments, please reply either personally or on list. Thanks! Incidentally, Espen is doing really well; we just want to help him along with learning to walk, etc. Ann Restad Homer, Alaska
to nancy H , re: Espen
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] My understanding is that Espen is a derivative of Asbjo/rn, and means God's bear. Ann
re: Birth Announcement
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean, Espen is a Nowegian name. Now i expect to hear about a crop of fjord foals named Espen! -Ann Restad
Birth Announcement
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] No, not a foal, I had my baby boy, Espen Karl on March 15 at home. I promised to let you guys know. NOW if the 7 feet of snow would go away, I could ride my new mare... Ann Restad
Sonora's marking..
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, Lindsay, I had been meaning to get in touch with you sice I bought Kyra this fall! Since she is out of Sonora and your lovely Solar, you know all about her. what is the intriguing marking? I am so anxious to know. Kyra is doing well. email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you would like to. I have a few more questions for you too if you don't mind. Ann Restad, Kyra and Dro/y Homer, AK
lost Brian's feed recommendations
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I thought i had printed Dr. Jacobson's recommendations for feeding on 1/23, but I hadn't :( Would anyone be willing to send me a copy at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you! I have been enjoying the converstions. Ann Restad
Fjordhesten
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] thank you Catherine, I have been looking for this book! Now I can request it by author, so I think they will be able to find it. Tusen takk! Ann Restad
Thanks Brian, and drawing
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you Brian for your advice. they really go to town on the salt/mineral block. Hestehavn: just in case my little friend Cassie Hillstrand wins tonight, you can reach her through me. I dont think I wrote her number down when I bought the ticket, but maybe I did. Ann Restad
No offense meant
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] I also meant no offense to anyone, and certainly hope everyone will hang in there. But my reality is too vivid since I am married to a man who, after an acciednt we were in together in Siberia, didn't know I was his wife until someone said so, and has had to start a marriage in the middle of it. No fun for either of us! Non-fatal, but life changing. Ann
Re:horse related accidents
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I want to respond to Pat Wolf and others comments on helmets, not because I am so experienced in horses, but in medicine. Head injuries are fairly common, and as Pat said, can mean anything from killing you, causing a vegetable situation, prolonged hospitalization, head aches, and a lot of other, more subtle symptoms such a a person's personality changing, usually towards irritability- not nicer! People often say, well if i am going to go, I am going to go or such comments, but the thing we should really consider is living on, but having your life changed forever by one of these conditions. Enough from me. Happy horsing! Ann Restad, PA-C
To Jackie-
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Congratulations!! from all of us, I am sure! Ann Restad
Bon Voyage, Jackie!
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] have a wonderful time and let us know what it was like when you get back! Ann Restad
To Martie
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] thanks for the harness info. i have a smuckers brochure somewhere. What style of collar did you go with? Thanks Ann
Difficulty introducing mare
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I am still having a problem with my new mare and my gelding, and since Deanna wrote something similar, I thought i would jump back on the bandwagon for help. They are both fjords. When the mare arrived 3 weeks ago, she seemed to be i heat and she got whooped by the gelding- lots of bites and chasing. She got a few kicks in but no big deal. We have tried reintroducing about one time a week for the last 3 weeks and she still seems to be presenting to him. Like Deanna, we just can't keep them apart all winter. We are trying to be patient, but any help would be appreciated. We are about to go with a progesterone injection to keep her from being in heat. ann in alaska
to Kristine W and Linda L
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I think you two and I have been over a lot of the same territory with our horses. It is really helpful when you guys take the time to share your experiences; we can all help each other avoid pitfalls. any one done any round pen work with your horses? I was told to go back to basics with droy, so we may this winter. Also, hope that Pat perelli's Barb Appell will be returning to our area a third time this summer. My hope is that I'd-rather-have-a-boat Mark will enetr the course with the horse and I can watch, as I will be nursing my first baby (at 35)! enjoy your fall! ann
re: blessing, and sharing knowledge
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] In response to Kristine Werner, thank you for encouraging all to share what they know. I am interested that you enjoyed your Pat Perelli course with Kai. It may actually be a possiblility to attend one up here, so i am interested. I was thinking that the game aspect of a lot of it would appeal to Dro/y; he is too smart and really gets bored easily. Besides, if I don't initiate the games, he will! Keep me posted with Kai. Re blessing the animals, I know that if I took Dro/y to be blessed, he would be sure that HE was the one that would bless or not bless, thank you very much! ann
logging
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, i am another person interested in safe logging. We have a spruce bark beetle infestation killing off all the spruce, and we are taking ours down one by one as they show signs of it. We have a light fjord mare who is well trained to drive and a driving harness. We also have a drafty gelding who is not yet trained to drive. We have a home made sled-type log skidder and will have plenty of snow soon :( I would never want to compromise either of the horses by not using appropriate eqipment, but it would be hard for us to buy another harness right now. I would love to hear the opinion of those of you who have pulled logs as work. thank you. Ann Restad, homer AK
promo video
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] I liked all Meredith Sessoms' ideas for inclusion in the video. Again, I will represent the total novice/rural person and say don't forget to have enough footage of non-show context fun with fjords: trail/beach riding, camping, packing, logging or plowing and regular folks using their horses in everyday life. also, we really need some footage of Saskia tickling her horse, and at least one shot of a grumpy husband (I never wanted any horses;rather have a boat!) giving the horses their good night kisses :) have fun, all ann restad
smiling horses
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Saskia In response to your question about smiling, I have to relate my favorite story of my nephew Tobin. When he was 2 1/2, I was excited to introduce him to our new gelding. Later I asked him, Did you like Dro/y? He said yes. I said, well, he liked you too Tobin said I know. He smiled at me! So it must be true! Ann in Alaska
Showing fjords
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] For what it is worth, here is the perspective of a brand new horse person who has never attended any of the aforementioned shows. Remember that many people are choosing a fjord for their first horse. We chose them for the obvious reasons, and a side benefit is that the fjord people I have communicated with in any manner have been wonderful, helpful interesting people. I havn't found any of the stuck up behavior among you that I encountered my whole life with horse people. Thank you! I hope you can maintain your challenging classes and improvements in those areas while keeping open opportunities for people like myself who could benefit a lot from starting showing in a fun, encouraging environment, and also have the opportunity to learn by watching the feats of the advanced competitors at that show. As we promote the breed, you are going to be seeing more novices like myself in the picture. Good luck working this all out. Also, I agree with the statements that products would be welcome. It would be wonderful if someone specialized in fjord tack, in particular! Ann R
raspberry leaf and thank you Brian
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] I too am very thankful for the sound veterinary information you share with us! Where we live in Alaska, we don't have as much help as we would like, so thanks. Re: red raspberry leaf, I can say that my experience with it as a midwife mirrors that on the horse owners using it. We use it during pregnancy to decrease bleeding, tone the uterus etc. It also makes human mothers hold on to their babies a good long while; in fact we recommend to stop it a few weeks before the due date in order to decrease liklihood of going overdue. I myself am taking it in a supplement along with alfalfa to deal with my pregnancy and placenta previa. Keep up the good work, everyone Ann R
Introducing new mare
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] hello, I have especially enjoyed the list these past weeks as I am on bedrest for a pregnancy problem (temporarily, I hope). Yesterday our new mare arrived in Homer (the famous diving horse, Mike!) and afetr several hours apart, we put our gelding in with her. We noticed she was in heat and thinking he was very studly. They did a lot of charging around and he gave he several bad bites, and as it was dusk, we separated them again for the night. Have since decided to wait till the heat is over to try it again, but any advice? Here is the deal. Both are fjords. He is 10, very headstrog and poorly trained. Only other time we put another horse (TB 3 yo filly) in with him, he gave her anip anf it was over. This mare is 7, very well trained and well behaved, but was reportedly quite dominant over the other 7 horses she trailered up from the lower 48 with. She kicks, he bites. We would like to see them get their dominance established with minimum trauma. They have to live together. If we could vote, we would like to see her come out on top since in harness and saddle she is the far better behaved. Any advice would be welcomed. Both are shod but its near time to pull their shoes; should we get that done before re-introducing them? She gave him a hearty kick in the face last night, so I heard :(. Oh, and I was wondering if it wasn't better to get the human's out of the picture while they are working it out. They could spy from the hay loft. thanks, everyone, you have always been so helpful with my questions! Ann in Homer, Alaska (10 hours' drive from Jean in Fairbanks!)
New mare
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] I want to thank all of you who helped me along my way in my quest for a mare during the last few months. I just spent a week with her at Nancy's Fjords where I rode a bit but mostly learned to dive her, which was wonderful. Nancy and Lou were great instructors and I am very happy with my new girl. She'll be here in 2 weeks. Congratulations to me! Ann Restad in cold Homer, AK
Longing
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] In response to Kristine Werner's experience longing her horse, I had the same problem when working with Dro/y this winter. We had a lot of snow and I was longing him in the only open area, which was not in any enclosure. he also hated it and would buck and occasionally make a break for it and get away. I got the impression that it is way too boring for him- he loves to get out and see things. Anyone's comments would be appreciated but I wont be able to answer for a week as I am heading to Nancy's tonight to look at a mare and spend a week. One note in response to the recent discussion: we Americans especially have to be careful not to be ethnocentric and remember that other people live with many different circumstances in their lives that we ourselves have not experienced. One shouldn't look at one small point in a culture and pass judgement without any more information than that one fact. thanks Ann
to Janne
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think to happiest month of my life was on a dairy in Dividalen in July. have a wonderful time with your family. Eat some Mo/lte for me! God Tur! Ann Restad, Alaska
Welcome to Linda and cart/sleigh questions
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Linda, I am glad you asked bout carts because I want to hear the answers you get and I thought I would tag on with some questions of my own. We will soon be getting a Fjord that drives and we will want a cart and a sleigh. Pretty rugged around here and we want these just for fun. Any insights would be good, also any resources to learn about the various kinds. We are beginners. Oh, and sources of good used carts and sleighs would be helpful. Thanks. Ann, Alaska
notice
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks to all of you who have been helping me toward finding my mare. I am off computer for 2 weeks now, so if you refer anyone to contact me with a mare for sale, please let them know, so they won't think I am ignoring them! Have fun, all Ann Restad
Thanks all!
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks to all for your feeding comments, that helps. Jean E, glad to hear that carlo creek fire has laid down, and hope you dont have too muck smoke in Fbx! Ann Restad
feeding, genetics of color
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] hello, I wanted to know what you folks have found is best for feeding a fjord. When i bought him here in Alaska, the prior owner said to feed him hay only. how much per body weight do you all feed? Ours (a gelding) got fat this winter :( I also give him a general daily supplement, as well as extra selenium ( I checked and his level is perfect) due to the low level in Ak. In summer when he grazes, I am also giving him extra thiamine since he eats some equisetum. Any hints? Also can anyone tell me about the genetics of coat color in fjords? I am quite versed in genetics, so you can be specific. how is it inherited? In general, what % are brown, red and grey dun? Is there really a white dun? just curious! carol's book is ordered, so i may have many of these answers soon in the book too. Thanks Ann Restad, Alaska
Fjord of Dreams
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello all. You certainly are a fun group. Well I just got a green light from dear Mark to seek to purchase a second fjord for our little homestead in Alaska! I am thrilled, and can't sleep (fjord fever?). As I previously stated, we are looking for a mature, well trained fjording to drive and trail ride. We are beginners and would like one that is not spooky and doesn't buck (been there). A big effort will have to be made to arrange a visit to try the horse and transportation, but it could happen. Please let me know if you have any ideas. CYNTHIA M-thanks for your note and I couldn't get to your email personally, so please feel free to write more about this lovely gelding you know. Thanks, Ann Restad
bossy pony
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am glad I am not alone. Mine is really mouthy too, but not a biter. ok I am ready for all the advices, please be specific since I have never had a horse before! thanks
thanks for the input!
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] It was great to read the digest this am. thanks for the input. I have a lesson on Dro/y this afternoon, which should be interesting. It would help if I was much of a rider to begin with, but I am not!
we're new
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, this is Ann and Mark in Alaska. I am happy to have been hooked up with this list. We are new with horses and got a 9 yo fjord gelding last year. He is sweet but bossy and hadn't been worked with a lot. A bad start for two novices, but so be it. I will be doing a lot of listening to your conversations and probably begging for help occasionally. We are also looking for a second horse, this one to be well trained, a good role model and even teacher for the humans to some degree! If we can afford to, we'd love that one to be a fjord also. We are building a barn this summer with nice big stalls in case we ever have a foal. I am looking for a gelding or a mare. I would probably breed her a few times (during my own pregnancies, ideally) but mostly we are interested in riding, packing and learning to drive a sleigh. That is enough for an introduction!
