Re: Where's the list?
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Mary, Hi Jon!! Mark Jon & Mary Ofjord wrote: > This message is from: Jon & Mary Ofjord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Is the server down? Are we having technical difficulties? Or is it just > me? I don't ever recall a day without SOME fjordlist mail even in the first > few weeks of the lists existence! > > "You don't know what you've got 'til its gone" > > Jon
Re: Stock trailer
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I just hauled 3 Fjords 1500 miles in a stock trailer but the walls were more like three quarters of the way up. The trailer has a divider to create two 8' X 6 1/2' sections and two horses shared the front space and one in the back space. We were on the Interstate and they all were fine after two 12 hour days of travel. If it is real windy in the trailer you could put fly masks on them too. I put shipping boots on them to protect their legs from each other (and themselves). Mark McGinley Mariposa
Re: (no subject)
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Bonnie from Mark and Lisa in Washburn, Wisconsin. Congratulations on your new addition and welcome to the list Bonnie Liermann wrote: > This message is from: Bonnie Liermann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Hi. I am new to the digest and I wanted to introduce myself. My name > is Bonnie Liermann and I live in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. I recently > purchased a weanling from Patti Walter (Francis Creek Fjords). My > gelding's name is Bergen. I also have two Quarter Horses and a > Saddlebred, as my husband and boys ride also. > I have been able to get to know the Fjords through Patti and have been > wanting one for a very long time, so I am excited about this guy.
Re: **** New on the NFHR Web Site ****
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Wow! We love it Mike. Mark and Lisa Mariposa
Pics Of Outwest Trip
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I put a few pictures of the trip we just took outwest to pick up Katya. There is also a picture of the cabin living room for the ones who expressed an interest. Here is the link http://www.angelfire.com/wi/mariposa/Outwest.html The 1st picture is in Montana. The second is the Badlands Mark McGinley Mariposa
Motherly Fjord?
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Here's a good one! We bred our mare Alida last year but the pregnacy didn't take... BUT here are a few photos of one of our alpacas nursing on her AND getting milk! Do you think we need to worry about this? This has been happening the last couple of weeks. I took these today. http://www.angelfire.com/wi/mariposa/Alpacanursing.html Mark Mariposa Farm
Advertisement
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi listers, My friend Amy Kalmon has now printed a poster version of "Mariposa Spring" and it's now available. This is a great picture of two of our Fjords, Alida and Asa. It's somewhat abstract (A lot of people don't see it as horses but see it as a landscape) and has won many awards. There is an e-mail address next to the picture on my website to contact Amy if you are interested in a copy. I took a digital picture of the poster so the quality of the print doesn't really show through. I'm not sure of the cost but I think it's around $25.00. Here's the address: http://www.angelfire.com/wi/mariposa/Forsale1.html Thanks, Mark McGinley Mariposa Farm
Re: hand in mouth???
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Karen McCarthy wrote: > Ya know, I think this a dare for the "Alligator Guy" (of Animal Planet > fame?) But, I do have a hard time visualizing just how he can insert his > hand into the stallions mouth whilst doing a squatty crab-walk in bush > shorts that are 3 sizes too small. That guy drives me nuts! I ALWAYS vote for the alligator, snake, etc. and I know that one day I'll get my wish. Mark
Trip West and Mariposa Update
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all Getting ready to head out to Montana in a couple of weeks to pick up our newest Fjord (Raintree's Katya.) Did the Rand McNally computer Tripmaker plan and it works out to 4) 13 hour days of driving! There is a possibility I'll be bringing two others mares back with me most of the way. Should be good company fpr Katya. How often would I need to stop and let the horses relax on the way back? I have a 16' stock trailer with 3/4" thick rubber mats. I was thinking that every 4 hours or so would be good (Maybe a long gas break... for the truck that is). I've also done a little updating of Mariposa's website at http://www.angelfire.com/wi/mariposa/ Specifically at the following links: http://www.angelfire.com/wi/mariposa/Farmshots.html http://www.angelfire.com/wi/mariposa/horses.html http://www.angelfire.com/wi/mariposa/katya.html Mark McGinley Mariposa Washburn Wisconsin USA
Re: my "Fjord" life
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Linda, Could you tell me more about this auction? and where it is. Thanks Mark McGinley Mariposa Washburn, WI USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I will be attending an Amish auction in May near Wadena, MN.
Re: St. Paul Winter Carnival Sleigh Rally
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It's funny how many people have been thru Washburn on the way to somewhere else (read Bayfield). The Rittenhouse is an incredible place. I love their food / presentation. Jerry Phillips is the owner and is an old theater guy from Madison. He is a lot of fun. If you are up in the summertime stop at the Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua show on the hill and see a show. I record most nites for the radio show out in a studio on the back side of the tent. Mark Carol wrote: > This message is from: Carol <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Mark and Lisa McGinley wrote: > > > > This message is from: Mark and Lisa McGinley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Carol wrote: > > > > > I'm Carol Makosky and I live in northern WI. > > > > Hi Carol, > > > > Welcome to the list. Where in northern Wisc. are you. I live in Washburn > > (in between Bayfield and Ashland) near lake Superior > > > > Mark McGinley > > Mariposa Farm > Hi Mark, > I've been through Washburn a number of times on the way to The Olde > Rittenhouse Inn. That is our favorite place to have a nice meal and we > have done the Christmas dinner there for the last 2 years. I live off > of st hy 70 between Siren and Spooner. Almost right across from the > Little Hertel Turtle gas and bingo hall. > > Carol Makosky > On Golden Pond
Re: More country living
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > ** Directions are given using "the" stop light as a reference > Uh oh. The County I live in (which is the largest in Wisconsin) doesn't have a stoplight in it let alone the town I live in! No wonder we are always lost. Mark McGinley Bayfield County
Re: Grey Fjords
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I think Sarah would like you to extend your metaphor (so to speak) :) Mark Sarah Vogeley wrote: > This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > You've got me really guessing on this one!Elaborate please, please, > please! > > _ > > Sarah Vogeley > New Forest Farm > Charlottesville, VA > > -- > >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com > >Subject: Re: Grey Fjords > >Date: Fri, Jan 28, 2000, 5:25 AM > > > > > I have made up my mind not to decide about selling or gelding him until > > he's two years old by which time I will hopefully have been able to have > > him evaluated. I may even see if someone who's been mentioned on this > > list would be willing to come surreptitiously heft his well, um, > > er..I guess you had to be there. (It was just one piece of > > information that a person who's very knowledgeable about Fjords uses to > > judge whether they're stallion quality or not) : ).
Pedigree question
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi everyone, I have a quick question on the pedigrees of two horses. RO SANDY'S VENA C-367 and RO SANDY'S ROSE C-495. Does anyone have a copy of a generation or two back from each and what their color might be. Thanks in advance Mark McGinley Mariposa Farm Washburn, Wisconsin USA
Re: Fjord Mare for Sale
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Sarah, We are in just the opposite situation as you, we have three riders and only two riding horses! How much are you asking for Lara? Thanks, Mark McGinley Mariposa Farm http://angelfire.com/wi/mariposa
Re: shredded office paper
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks for the info Steve (and everone else that answered) I think I have decided not to use it for the one of the reasons given on the list. Apparently it doesn't stay in the barn. I don't think i'd like the look of shredded office paper blowing around the padocks. It would look to much like litter to me. Mark [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Mark, > > I know of a couple of places that use shredded paper for bedding. The > Omaha public school system actually saves their shredded paper and sells > it in large bags. > > It doesn't absorb as well as straw or shavings, but it is very clean. If > anybody has a horse that has heaves or skin allergies, shavings can be a > big help in controlling these conditions. > > Steve White > Waterloo, Nebraska
Fjord Photo
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A good friend and photographer took an incredible shot of two of our Fjords awhile ago and I have finally convinced her to let me post it on our web site for anyone interested in a print of it. She has won some acclaim (and shows) with this print and the scan doesn't do it justice. If you'd like to see it please go to http://www.angelfire.com/wi/mariposa/ and follow the link to "Art / fiber/ Comforters for sale" Thanks, Mark @ Mariposa
Re: First Fjord sighting
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > One night on a locally produced show called "Venture North", Ron and Kit Davis > were on with their horses. I got so excited because I didn't know there were > any in the area. Lisa and I saw the same show and said to each other "when we get horses, we'll get Fjords" We got Fjords, and also have used one of Ron and Kit's Stallions for breeding.
Re: Christmas
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Nancy Hotovy wrote: > The reason I do my shopping early is that my 2nd job (as Township > Treasurer) requires a LOT of hours collecting taxes in December ... Michigan collects taxes in DECEMBER? Ouch. At least Wisconsin waits 'til January. Mark @Mariposa
Oops!
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sorry that was meant to be a private response Mark
Re: New Pictures @ Mariposa
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello Lyn I am glad you got to see my web site. It has only been around for a few weeks and I'm still working out the submission process for various search engines. Alida was bred this spring to Rokida's Niklaus (Grey Dun) and should foal at the end of April 2000. Alida is a brown dun which is the most common color for Fjords while her filly from '97 (Asa) is a red dun. Odds are that her foal will be another brown dun but we won't know until it's born. Her foal would be in the price range of $3,000-4,000 (at weaning) depending on how it turns out and what sex it is. There is a lot of potential with such a good cross. I'm not sure if you saw that Niklaus won not only his class at the Blue Earth but he also won Grand Stallion! We were really happy to be one of the few breedings by him this year. Unfortunately he was sold to a breeding farm in Green Bay and that will be all he'll do from now on it seems. Our stalls in our barn are 14 X 10 and the Fjords do fine in them. That is when they are in them. They would rather be outside. We put them in when there is a real cold rain or if it's going to be real cold. Otherwise they are outside. One of our horses is a 15-1 hh Arab mare and they all fit together fine (Both Alida 14-2 hh and Asa 14-0 hh aren't that small). Good luck with your search for your daughter's horse. My daughter is 12 and she has the Arab. Alida is my wife's and Asa is mine. I'm the one who gets to wait to ride for three years! I'm half way there. Mark @Mariposa justus wrote: > This message is from: justus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Lisa and Mark, > > Wow, such beautiful horses, I especially love the palomino coloring of > Alida! Funny thing, I just e-mailed Mari telling her of my palomino > dreams and web window shopping today! I have searched for days for > Fjords for sale in Wisconsin, but would not have found your site if you > had not sent it to the list. Thank you! > > If you get a nice colt or filly to sell for next fall with the Baileys > and Cream coloring, please let me know. What price range would a young > 5-6 month old go for? I know this breed is above my current limit, but I > am willing to wait and save for the horse of my dreams. > > My daughter may be getting hers a lot sooner though, as she is less > particular at the wonderful age of 8, and is happy with anything > (almost) on four legs:) We are looking as some very nice Quarter horse > colts and some paints this weekend. There seems to be a fall clearance > sale on them right now, with several available for $450.00. > > I will have to rent a stall for our horses for a few years, until we can > get our own place. Most of the farms here around Belleville and New > Glarus are built for the larger horses, how would a Fjord get along in a > full sized stall and with the other Quarters and such in the pasture? > > Look forward to your reply. > > Thank you. > Lyn > > "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" wrote: > > > > This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Hi Everyone, > > > > It was supposedly the next to last nice day up here (northern Wisconsin) > > and I caught our fjords doing that solar gain and storage thing out in > > the pasture. I posted the pictures at our website at > > http://www.angelfire.com/wi/mariposa/ > > > > I also have somewhat updated puppy pics there too for those of you who > > are interested. > > > > To Jon and Mary Ofjord- > > > > This is my last trip out of town with Big Top Chautauqua this weekend... > > maybe we can get that ride in soon? > > > > Mark McGinley > > @ Mariposa
New Pictures @ Mariposa
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, It was supposedly the next to last nice day up here (northern Wisconsin) and I caught our fjords doing that solar gain and storage thing out in the pasture. I posted the pictures at our website at http://www.angelfire.com/wi/mariposa/ I also have somewhat updated puppy pics there too for those of you who are interested. To Jon and Mary Ofjord- This is my last trip out of town with Big Top Chautauqua this weekend... maybe we can get that ride in soon? Mark McGinley @ Mariposa
Re: does anyone have lisa pederson's email address???????????
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] Denise Delgado wrote: > This message is from: "Denise Delgado" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Re: Fair Hill
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Anne Morgan wrote: > > > An aside -that is one thing I would ask of the list - PLEASE > include city,state when mentioning Fjord events - it took me a full > month to figure out where Libby was, and I still don't know where Blue > Earth is! (Minnesota?) It's just easier to know instantly if it's near > or far, especially since we newcomers do not know where all you listers > live. Blue Earth is in southern MN where you can see 50 miles in every direction and 100 miles if you stand on a tuna fish can Mark McGinley Mariposa Farm Washburn, WI (Way north) http://www.angelfire.com/wi/mariposa
Re: Elkhounds are nice, too
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Philis Anderson wrote: > I know Aussies are neat dogs, but I have to give my Norwegian Elkhound a pat > on the back. I'm impressed with any dog that weighs 50 pounds and can control an animal the size of a moose, elk or cow. That's great that you have such a unique lineage too. I wish I could get my dogs to walk behind the horses and not be spastic about it. Mark Mariposa
Re: Australian Shepherds
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cheryl Beillard wrote: > I think there are a fair number of Aussie owners on the list .. wonder what > it says about us? It must be that we are smart, well adjusted, independent types. Or that we are just nuts for having animals (Fjords and Aussies) that are smarter than us! Mark Mariposa
Off topic brag
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi everyone, One of our Australian Shepherds had her litter last night of nine puppies. You might of seen her at the Blue earth show this year. She was the red and white dog that everyone petted. All are doing fine. Sorry about this non-horse related anouncement. But it is kinda close, she has been to a couple of horse shows :) Good luck to everyone going to Libby Mark McGinley Mariposa
Re: Weaning
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Suzan, We had ours go cold turkey by boarding the mare at another stable. This worked great for us because we missed our mare so much we visited and worked her everyday she was gone. The stable was only a short distance away. n She got back into shape fast and the owners of the stable loved her. They called her "Miss Norway" Both Mare and foal did great... didn't make a peep. We did this at 5 months. We boarded the mare for about 6 weeks. Mark Mariposa Farm
Re: breeding 3 yr old fillies
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hey Joel, Since I'm one of the ones that bred a mare to a "Big Gray" (Actually I think he's 14 / 2 hh) I feel I have to respond to your post. The mare in question is 6 years old and we chose a gray for his quality not his color. The odds of ending up with a gray foal are so small it just didn't factor in the cross. I think the first thing we liked most about the stallion was his conformation. He compliments our mare. She is slightly "heavy footed" and he seemed to float. Next we liked his attitude. He's not a wild stallion. We also considered size and he fit the bill there too. Just thought I'd put my 2 cents in. Mark McGinley Mariposa Farm Washburn, WI
Re: Gray Greats
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Bushnell's wrote: > "Gray Nick" unless I am mistaken. I saw him at Bo-Fjords and he was > beautiful all right. We were thrilled to hear of his honors as we have two > of his fillies. No you're not mistaken. How old are the two fillies and how are they looking? We bred our mare to him in May and are really looking forward to next spring. > Also, just received Knutsen Fjord Farm's announcement of MVF Erlend, I have been wondering what "MVF" stands for. I have looked in the farm directory and nothing is listed. Thanks, Mark
Re: How hot was it????
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "Mary Ofjord" wrote: > Hello list: Just got back from the Blue Earth show early today... Jon & I > had tocompletely change our attire to accomodate the heat, which prompted a > quick trip to Walmart (Yes, that's right) to buy more shorts and tank tops. > Being from the northern part of Minnesota, we don't wear a lot of those. I can attest to Jon having nice white legs (early on) then turning a lovely shade of red later on! Mark
Re: How hot was it????
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Mary and Jon, It was great hangin' out with you two last week and Lisa and I are looking forward to next year. We talked about actually bringing horses next time. Talk about nuts. Oh well. Do you know if Blue Earth / Fairbault Co. fair is the same time next year? (i.e. last weekend in July) I have to put in early for time off from BTC well in advance. Hope all the critters at your place were well when you arrived back home. All was well here. Rainbow says hi We do want to drive up there and go for a trail ride sometime. Maybe we can see some moose carcass! Lisa can't wait. Mark "Jon A. Ofjord" wrote: > This message is from: "Jon A. Ofjord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Hello list: Just got back from the Blue Earth show early today. Most > folks are still down there packing up and heading home. I'm sure you will > hear many "How Hot" stories from the rest of the folks attending the show. > > I see Steve McIlree and Mark McGinley already posted to the list directly > from Blue Earth. Way to go, Techno-Boys! > > It was great to put some new faces to email addresses: Hi Susan, Janne and > Linda! And to see all the old friends from previous years. We didn't bring > any horses to the show this year, so I got to watch a lot of the goings-on. > It was SO HOT, that at one time there were four of us lined up in the > shade of a telephone pole! The horses all had fans on them, but their > owners went without. The heat in the barn was stifling. Jon & I had to > completely change our attire to accomodate the heat, which prompted a quick > trip to Walmart (Yes, that's right) to buy more shorts and tank tops. > Being from the northern part of Minnesota, we don't wear a lot of those > types of clothes. > > Judge Wayne Hipsley did a fantastic and professional job as always, not > only at the clinic on Monday, but during the show also. How he could hold > up under the ninety degree plus heat and humidity dressed in shirt, jacket, > tie and hat was impressive. The horses and competitors managed remarkably > too. A few people wisely did scratch in some classes due to the heat to > let their horses have a breather. > > Just got done catching up on all the email the accululated while we were > away. Great to be back home in cooler northern MN where the temp is in the > balmy mid-eighties with a wonderful breeze. > > Mary Ofjord > North Coast Fjords
Re: Niklaus & Names
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Bushnell's wrote: > Does anyone know how to say "Rusty" in Norwegian? I wonder if that would work? Around here the Norweigians would pronounce it "Ya, needssomepaintthen, eh!" Sorry, couldn't resist Mark
Re: Rokida Fjord web site
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> We just bred our mare Alida to Niklaus! (She says he's a nice guy too). Mark McGinley Mariposa Farm Washburn, Wisconsin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Hi! > Have you all seen Ron and Kit Davis's web site? They have a super sales list > this year. Not all the sale horses have pictures, but a lot of them do. And > take a look at the 4 stallions! The grey, Nikki, is quite the hunk - well, > they all are. I also enjoy the cover photo of Kit driving for the weight > pull. Now that's a woman! > > http://www.cpinternet.com/~rkdfjord/ > > Ann Sigford > Pround owner and friend of Draugen (Valea's Lee x Marit)
Re: oops!!/white duns in North America
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "B. Hendricks" wrote: > This message is from: "B. Hendricks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Hi: > I'm not sure what a "Merle" is... my dog was a blue/black and white > Australian Shepherd You had a "Blue Merle" Mark
Re: clarification of "happy" worm
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The only way to get a virus via e-mail is for the virus to be an attachment to the message. The attachment file (virus) has to be "opened" or "launched" by clicking on it. The file also has to be a self executing type (.exe is one example). The virus could also be a "zipped" file that the unsuspecting unzips and thus runs it too. Just downloading e-mail from your provider and reading it can't give you a virus. If you get an attachment from someone you don't know, e-mail them and ask what it is before you open it, or delete it. Mark [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Steve, > > There seems to be confusion about whether or not just reading a message > can get you in trouble. I wonder if the reduced volume of messages these > last few days is due to worry about the worm. Am I correct in thinking a > computer cannot be affected by a person simply reading the e-mail > message? Don't you actually have to click on an icon within the message > itself to get in trouble? > > Brian Jacobsen
Re: trailer
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> We picked up a 16' "Corn Pro" bumper pull stock trailer that is steel instead of aluminum but it was 3800.00 and comes with a center gate for 2) 8' X 6.5' spaces. I think I will be able to put one or two horses up front and the cart in back. We have hauled a horse in each space and they like to face backwards too. I also can haul 70 bales of hay, a tractor, lumber, etc. in it. It seems to do the job. Just my .02 worth Mark McGinley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > " what type of aluminum trailer are you looking at that costs 7000? Thats what > we > are looking for also, but we are finding them 13,000 and up and no used > ones to be found in this area. Are you looking for a gooseneck that will > hold a cart also? " > > I am looking for a bumper pull stock trailer for two horses. We put the cart > in the back of the truck. We priced some aluminum trailers at the Minnesota > state fair and looked at Featherlite trailers. The two horse stock trailers > are about $7000. We want a stock trailer because they are more open looking > and less claustrophobic. My horse likes to look backwards when we travel, > which is once a year to the Blue Earth horse show. > TTFN > Suzan
Re: oops!
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ceacy wrote: > This message is from: ceacy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > ...But as is true in all livestock, the breeding male has the potential of > producing more > offspring in his breeding career than does the female, and thus the > importance of selecting a breeding male that exhibits the qualities you are > selecting for takes on a disproporionate amount of importance . It is more > important perhaps in the big picture , as in your total program, but not on > an individual basis > An excellent point. Thanks for bringing that up. Although it is a bit of the chicken and the egg... the only reason that stallions produce a lot of offspring per stallion is that there aren't a lot of stallions. If I had one stallion and one or two mares and bred them every year I think that I would search harder for the perfect mare instead of the stallion do to your reasons about how much the mare imparts in nurturing versus the stallions nature. Mark McGinley Mariposa Washburn, WI
Stallions
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I was reading a book today (Horse Sense by John J. Mettler, Jr. D.V.M.) and came across a passage that I found interesting in regards to all the posts concerning "Back Yard Breeders" and the fact that there are too many stallions and that a smaller number of higher quality stallions would be better in the long run for the breed. He says on page 103 "...to what stallion are going to breed your mare? The female seems to be dominant in passing on most characteristics, as in most domestic animals: that is, some mares throw good offspring regardless of what they are bred to. However, one should never breed to "just any stallion". This is contrary to ancient belief that the male is the most dominant, only recently proven false." This seems to go against everything the Europeans are doing in having a few select stallions and little control in regard to the mare's quality. When Mr. Mettler states that the stallion's dominance has only recently been proven false, he gives no information as to where that proof came from. What do the more experienced breeders out there think? Is it the stallion, 50/50, or the mare who has the most effect in a breeding? Mark McGinley Mariposa Washburn, WI (The farm with only mothers in attendance)
Re: Shots - Don't shoot yourself in the foot!
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brians post applies to quite a few professions when it comes to service, be it from the Vet, the local lumber mill, the hardware store, or as in my business, the local music store. We should all remember to buy local more often if we want all the rest of the services that we need. Mark McGinley Mariposa Washburn, WI
Height/weight/Age
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Our April 98 filly Asa is going through one of those gangly stages right now where her proportions seem all out of whack. I was wondering where the rest of the 1998 foals were at in regards to height and weight at what age. She has just shed quite a bit of the foal coat and looks rather sleek at 13 / 1 hands and 670 pounds (according to a tape) she is 10 months old. Mark McGinley Marioposa Washburn, WI
Re: Deepfreeze
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jean Ernest wrote: > When I first came up to Alaska I was eager to experience 50 below and the > stories that if you threw a cup of hot coffee into the air It would freeze > into instant coffee ice crystals. We used to stand in the Fish and Game > Dept. doorway where I worked and try it. It seems tho, that there was a > lot more -50 degree weather back in those years. It has been pretty mild > for the last ten years. (global Warming? Or just a natural cycle?) > This morning on Public Radio they mentioned that it was 60.2 degrees below zero in Norway yesterday and a gentleman's picture was in the paper showing him throwing a cup or warm water into the air and it would be fog and ice crystals before it hit the ground. Glad it only gets to 40 below around here! Mark McGinley Mariposa Farm Washburn, Wisconsin It is supposed to be 40 degrees ABOVE zero on Sunday!!
Re: Whoopsie!!!
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Regarding tractors I have a New Holland / Ford 1215, 16 H.P. diesel. It has a front blade (5' wide), a three point back blade or snowblower atachment and a midmount (underneath) 4' mower deck. It is small enough to drive right into the stalls and scrap them out completely. I have a 8" auger for the three point for post holes too. It has enough power for all of the above and is fuel effiecient. Having a small tractor makes mowing my lawn much easier (going around and under trees). I also have a field dragger (10') that I pull around to break up the manure piles. The only thing that I would like different is to have four wheel drive. I was thinking of getting a loader attachment for it but the cost is quite a bit. Right now I rent a 50 horse skidster with a manure bucket to move my pile of manure left over from the winter. A local implement dealer rents them for 125.00 / day. This is so much cheaper to do once a year than buying the loader attachment. If you do get a tractor with a loader I would recommend 4-wheel drive. two years ago we had 180" of snow and the little Ford kept up with a 400' driveway, the paddock area and various paths around the house. Mark K. McGinley Mariposa Farm Washburn, Wisconsin USA
Re: foals
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Susan, Our mare last year went 11 months and 7 days. We felt the foal kicking mostly on her left side slightly underneath closer to the back leg. You could see it from 10 feet away and we would run in to the stall to feel it. The kicking didn't show up until the 8th or 9th month or so. We were out of town close to her due date (if there is such a thing) and she waited till we got home to have her foal. The filly was born an hour and a half after we got home from Texas. This made us very happy because we wanted to do the imprint training with the foal. That went great too. It was warm here (Northern Wisconsin) too. My wife and I even got a trail ride in on Sunday. It was a perfect day. We even got back in time to see the Vikings lose! ... sorry I couldn't help it. (Die hard Packers fan) Mark McGinley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Our mare is about 7 months along. Last pregnancy, I was not able to see the > baby kicking. Can anyone tell me: > Where to look for the kicking > If you can see it kicking at all > If you can feel it, if so where > So far, I think I've only seen her breathing and skin twitching. > What is the gestation period? > > I hope I don't get any mean comments that "first time horse owners shouldn't > be doing this sort of thing" by the veterans. I feel the beginners need > encouragement rather than criticism. > Suzan in tropical Minnesota where it was 40 deg. F on Saturday.
Re: fjordhorse-digest V98 #317
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Joel a harman wrote: > > > Nice to know that everyone is driving a new truck & no one needs mine. > I will be driving a new truck if the Chevy I ordered 2 months ago ever comes... If it doesn't, I might give you a call Mark
oops (Ignore Aussie Post)
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sorry I sent the Aussie stuff to the list instead of just donna Mark
Aussie Info
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Donna, My first Aussie back in 1970 was named Maggie! She was a great dog too. I've always thought about naming another one the same to see if she turns out the same. There is a great book by Jeanne Joy Hartnagle called "All About Aussies" that I highly recommend. There has been a second printing that is available through Alpine Publications, P.O. Box 7027, Loveland, Colorado, USA. Jeanne is a member of the family that owns the kennel called Las Rocosa. Another book is by Liz Palika called "The Australian Shepherd" I don't have an address on that one (I ordered it through my local bookstore). There are also a number of web sites out there with good info. If you join ASCA (the Australian Shepherd club of America) you get a bimonthly magazine called "The Aussie Times" which is a good up to date source for what's going on in the Aussie world. Our kennel name is Mariposa and we are planning our first litter this spring. We have been waiting to get a great pair of dogs to start a breeding program and the wait has been 3 years. We have raised four dogs in the last four years and it will be interesting to be back in puppy life again. Our line of dogs are from the Rainbow and Diamond Aire kennels. The stud dog for this upcoming litter (his name is Blackjack) has the last five males in his line as champions... should be a good litter. Mark K. McGinley Mariposa Washburn, Wisconsin USA Richard Smith wrote: > This message is from: Richard Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Dear McGinley's: I reading some of my husbands's Fjord list I noted that > you have Australian Shepherds. A good friend has recently got a pup - > Maggie is now 6 months old and a delightful dog. I wonder is you can > recommend any books or other sources of information on Australian Shepherds? > Thanks Donna M Smith in Barss Corner Nova Scotia > ** > Richard Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 156 Sarty Rd > RR1 Barss Corners, NS1-902-644-3288 > CA > B0R 1A0 > **
Your book and video
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My wife had ordered Carol's book "The Fjord Horse Handbook" and also ordered her driving video for a Christmas present and they finally arrived a couple of days ago. I am almost done reading the book and have watched the video twice. It's a very good book filled with lots of good information. Thanks for writing it. We are relatively new to the Fjord Horse scene but have been raising and training Australian Shepherds for a few years now. It's good to see that the methods we have adopted in dog training transfer to Fjords as well. I'm glad I don't have to start their training over. I can't wait to start ground driving in the spring. Carol, where do you get your harness' from? I've been looking for a carriage type driving harness for our mare instead of using the heavier draft harness that we now have. Also, can you get one that would adjust down in size enough to use on a yearling but still fit her mom? Thanks Mark K. McGinley Mariposa Farm Washburn, WI
Re: Fjords in the cold
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" wrote: > > >We also were pleased to receive the registration certificate for our > >foal born last April in the mail today... > > > Yes you have one of the new certificates. So how do you like it? For > those that don't know they are now on an 8.5 x 11 paper so they fit in > normal file folders and plastic sleeves etc. Also you now get a nice new > certificate when the horse is transferred. The Transfer Report & Change of > Status Report are now right on the back of the certificate so all you have > to do is fill it in sign it and send it to me. The new owner gets a nice > new one without the manure stains on it! ;-) > > Oh yeah when you transfer a horse with an old certificate still use the old > blue Transfer Report form. A new certificate will be printed for the new > owner. > > Mike They look great. Nice and readable. The laser or inkjet printing looks better than the old impact or pin printing. nice enough to frame. Mark McGinley Mariposa Farm Washburn, WI
Fjords in the cold
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello all, ...From Northern Wisconsin. Today (Saturday) was about 2 below 0 (F), sunny and strangely warm feeling compared to the recent past. We spent all day in the barn mixing new grain and cleaning stalls, and scrubbing buckets. (Which is nice to do in the daylight for a change). The horses love it when we work outside with them. A lot of running and jumping and chasing the sheep around. Sometimes I think we have herding horses and herding dogs. With the recent cold snap (normal for this time of year), I was wondering what all the northern Fjords do when the temperature gets below 0 F. I guess what I'm curious about is when you let them in their stalls for additional warmth. We usually turn ours out during they day (6 AM to 6 PM) if the temperature is above 5 below and it's not too windy. We bring them in at night to grain and hay them and then leave them in. They do fine at night but I feel they would rather be out during the day (even if it is 20 below). As it is now we leave them in and are gone at work all day. Weekends are better because we can let them out a little later when the sun is higher. ...Just wondering what the rest of the northern herd does. We also were pleased to receive the registration certificate for our foal born last April in the mail today, thanks Mike (Mariposa's Fair Asa. She is out of Fair Acres Alida, our mare, and Anvil's Jon). She is doing great, about 650 pounds and almost as tall as her dam. She's a nice looking red dun. This is her "coming out notice" Also, I would like to thank the list for the round pen / longeing / halter ideas. This information comes in handy as we are planning a round pen as well as additional pasture space this spring. Thanks, Mark McGinley Mariposa Farm Washburn, Wisconsin
Equiflex saddles
This message is from: "Mark and Lisa K. McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi everyone, I am looking for a new saddle for my wife and I was wondering if anyone has the Equiflex web site address. Are there any other western saddles out there that are recommended for fjords? It would be nice to find a dealer that I can see the saddle before purchase if anyone knows of anyplace in the upper midwest. (Dream on) Thanks in advance, Mark McGinley Mariposa Northern Wisconsin, USA
