plantar fascitis and pain
This message is from: "McInvailles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Sue and Tish, Hopefully by now, your bodies are not in as much pain as previously... For acute injured areas: ice for 20 minutes (not too long or it will cause swelling...akin to frostbite) and do this 3 times a day. Gently stretch sore muscles to prevent tightening. Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) is more effective for pain relief if taken with Tylenol. They work on different pain pathways and are actually better than either individually. You are right that Ibuprofen can irritate your stomach, so take it with food. It is dose dependent (more mg's more misery likely). You can substitute longer acting "non-steroidal" such as Aleve (Naprosyn) which last eight to twelve hours and often have less stomach irritation (still take with food). For plantar fascitits, it may help to use a gel pad in your shoes. Avoid walking long distances on uneven ground. It is an overuse injury and often associated with bone spur. It takes a long time to heal...6 weeks to 6 months, depending on severity and how kind you are to yourself. always remember, if things don't seem to be healing, see someone about it. If you are more inclined to herbal/homeopathic remedies, try arnica for an acute injury. Remember, no food for 20 minutes after taking it. No coffee for 24 hrs at least. Hope it is helpful. Nothing beats someone actually taking a look, though. Krissy, north of Mt. Washington in the rain. time to go out to my fjord buddies :) (physician assistant)
leading
This message is from: "McInvailles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dear Sue (and Desert Storm), To help the horse learn to lead lightly, you also use a longe line. thread the chain through the chin strap ring and hook it to itself. Pull the line along the far side of the horse and around the rear end. Then thread the end of the longe line through your chain loop. Now when you lead, the longe line will apply pressure from behind while you walk at the shoulder (grasping the looped chain and the end of the longe line all in one). I work with young ones only briefly (10-15 minutes) and try to end on a positive note. Hope this helps! (I agree, no tolerance for biting. I will grab the upper lip if I get too much "lip" ) Krissy McInvaille lancaster, nh where mt washington is free from cloud cover this morning.
woodstock
This message is from: "McInvailles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all, I have misplaced my northeast fjord horse association calendar (though I found 1997's :) ). When is Woodstock this year? Who is the contact person? I skimmed through the herald, but did not see it there either. Thanks! Krissy
showing and selling
This message is from: "McInvailles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dear list, Thanks for all the words of encouragement. I will check into some books... I think I will go to Woodstock. I am not sure if I will show or not this year. I also have been trying to sell some horses without much luck. Honestly, I have not been trying too hard because I loathe the thought of watching them leave, much less with someone I don't know. I would have a harder time sending one of my horses across the country to be "tried out" for two weeks. It would be two weeks of sleepless nights, worrying if they were getting kind treatment and loving care. It is akin to being tried on like a pair of shoes from a catalogue. I am with you Misha. Krissy
New to showing
This message is from: "McInvailles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi List, I am hoping to find a good book to use as a resource on how to show horses. I have three fjords and have never shown before. I am fairly new to the horse world (four years of horse ownership, riding and driving). Should I start with conformation? our local county show or Woodstock? Initimidated by my lack of knowledge. Krissy
cruizer
This message is from: "McInvailles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dear Lauren, So sorry to hear about your loss. Your poem and pictures brought tears to my eyes. Our thoughts are with you. Krissy Grieg, Johanna, and Kaia
oops, clarification on bird probs
This message is from: "McInvailles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi List: I made a mistake and wanted to clear the air: I wrote that "coccidiomycosis" was a possible disease from birds. I meant to write "coccidiosis"... coccidiomycosis is caused from inhaling mold spores found in soil in SW usa, mexico and central/south america. Psitticosis: is bird transmitted, as I said (inhaled: causes pneumonia). Coccidiosis: is orally transmitted from animals to humans ...and dogs, I guess.(fecal oral transmission) for some strains (other strains it is transmitted fecal/orally from human/human, or by eating infected carnivorous animal) Several different strains (one is Cryptosporidium, fairly well known): causes diarrhea etc. Take home message: wash those hands! Turkey ticks??? I really don't know and don't have any resources at home. I will try to remember to look it up at work. I do know that we get a variety of itchy skin eruptions from birds (like swimming in ponds where ducks live and have droppings), but I am not sure about their mites or ticks. Sorry, I should never type before my morning coffee ! Krissy
australian members and birds
This message is from: "McInvailles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Jacob and listk I was noticing that we have some members from Australia and they may be able to give you some leads on breeders, if you contacted them.I will email you privately with these. I am not a vet, but a physician assistant. Bird droppings can be a breeding ground for different bacteria and molds that can infect people, especially those whose immune system in not the greatest. These diseases (like psitticosis and coccidiomycosis)are seen in people who have caged birds in their homes, and is more likely if folks are cleaning the cage (aerosolized or ingested). It is however somewhat rare to get these diseases. I typically recommend that pregnant women, people with lung disease, elderly,immunocompromised or folks on chemotherapy get someone else to clean (Or use a mask and gloves when cleaning the cage and be sure to keep it clean if they cannot get alternative. this also applies to kitty litter). It is a problem if the stuff hangs around at the bottom of the cage. How to translate this to horses??? Clean the bird droppings when the horses are not around (this is a guess) but take care of yourselves too. There are many sources of potential infectious disease. A healty immune system should be able tohelp us out as long as we do the simple stuff, like wash our hands after chores, and be good about cleaning up the stalls on a regular basis. Swallows are great assets, both tree swallows, which nest in the bird boxes (same size as bluebird boxes) and barn swallows. after all the rain we have had this year, we would welcome a few more nests! Krissy, Grieg, Johanna, and Kaia Lancaster, New Hampshire, home of the black fly
Markman
This message is from: "McInvailles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dear Catherine, I was saddened to hear about your wee colt. He was clearly loved well for his short life. As caretakers of horses we do have hard decisions to make and guilt often creeps in with alternative scenarios we create. Please try to take some time to be true to yourself and realize that you gave Markman a gift; a chance to be free from pain. You showed him daily that you loved him. On that sunny day in May, although he could not understand, you demonstrated the depth of your love. Walk and take in all the life, old and new, the struggle for survival. Markman had an excellent home and fortunately his struggle and pain was not as long as it could have been without your love and care. Our thoughts are with you. Be kind to yourself. krissy
New fillies
This message is from: "McInvailles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Congratulations! Four fillies in one week! (and I was exhausted, elated, and proud of my one last year). You are in for a wonderful spring and summer. (Any more on the way?) krissy in nw nh
green horse folk
This message is from: "McInvailles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi List, I too was one of those people who always wanted horses. I decided to "train" myself by taking riding and "care" lessons. I asked the people who were teaching riding if they would teach me all aspects of caring for the horse I rode. When I bought Grieg, the breeder convinced me that owning a weanling was easier. I think it would have been better for me to buy an experienced horse, but I was convinced that the breeder knew (and that fjords were different). Hindsight is 20/20. I had a trainer come to the house to teach both Grieg and me. Grieg has also spent time at his barn for "intensive" training periods. Grieg is not "finished," but the trainer will start coming to our farm again come spring and snow melt. So those of you who are also "green," do not despair! You can learn how to handle/care for a horse. But it IS easier to start with a horse that has been trained... Krissy
for sale
This message is from: "McInvailles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have two registered fjords for sale to loving homes. Johanna (9/2/90) and EG Kaia (5/8/99). King Harald(101-A) Hjalmar (103-A) Bente Johanna(NLS-D-1284-M) Gjestarson (102-A) Vince (2146-A) Helge (2027-A) Johanna has been ridden, but I have not driven her. She did a great job as "mom" to Kaia. $6000. (I hope I typed the pedigree ok) Kaia is a loving filly who is handled daily. Sanjar (N-2009 N-Z-159-S 3 pr) Edvard Grieg (KTF-J-816-S) Veslemoy (N-Y-217-M) Edvard Grieg's Kaia Hjalmar(103-A) Johanna(NLS-D-1284-M) Vince(2146-A) Both are registered and greatly loved. I will keep Edvard Grieg to drive and ride as I have been doing, but I can't properly do all three, my full-time job and the vegetable farm as well. Thanks. Krissy
more on weeds, fjords
This message is from: "McInvailles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dear List, We run an organic vegetable farm and weeds are a constant battle. The old adage is: "the best weed control is the farmer's shadow." We do not use herbacides, but do rarely use organic (natural derivitives from plants) instecticides and companion planting/beneficial bugs. I don't know how practical it is for under fences, but we put black plastic down in the fall or early spring. This could also be placed under fences, but around here that is alot of black plastic strips!! You can staple it to the ground with landscaping staples. Black plastic is cheaper than the other versions. You then add mulch over the plastic (any mulch you don't think the fjords would eat...shavings, leaf rakings, straw?). Some folks can forget the black palstic and just mulch. This may decrease how often you need to weed eat. Finally, torching does work and can add nitrogen back to the soil. (The blueberry farmers do this each fall to the crop to enhance growth the following year). for the fjord experts: We need to sell our filly (born last May) this year. I think she is the "bees-knees" and will be sad to see her go. How do I decide on a price for her? I have other horse friends who think she has good conformation, but they are not "fjorders." Any suggestions? Krissy
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2000 #11
This message is from: "McInvailles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dear Cheryl, I also was very nevervous last year for our first foaling. I had used Blessed are the Broodmares also. I was so nervous I typed out what I should do for each stage of labor, in case I forgot in my excitement. Johanna foaled almost a month late! While I was preparing dinner for a few guests, I heard (over the baby monitor I had borrowed from a friend), a strange moaning sound. I dropped all the dinner preparations and ran. Kaia was almost out. Fortunately, I did not even check my carefully typed notes. The placenta came shortly thereafter, all intact. My husband finished cooking, brought me dinner at the barn. My few guests were treated to the sight of a newborn foal, wet and shaky, looking for the teat. ...and she never waxed. I love birth stories. I wish you the rest on the list who are patiently(?) waiting an uneventful, beautiful experience. Krissy
flying W???
This message is from: "McInvailles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dear Jean and list, OK, so now I am stumped. (Nothing new here). What is a flying W? Krissy Bur Oak Acres, Lancaster, NH Where no slip and slide is needed, but a bobsled may come in handy in a month or so. You wrote: Lord, Bob that was a total disaster and thank God you and the horse made > it through. Imagine you junked the cart. I do not understand these few > times I have heard of the sudden runaway horse. Did your horse show this > behavior before? Do you think it finally dawned on him that a huge monster > with big whirly things was behind him? It is late in the season for bees. > I do not blame you for being scared, whew. This is a situation for the > "flying W" in skilled hands. It usually stops such behavior. But your idea > of a well schooled driving horse sounds best to me.
Re: fjordhorse-digest V99 #276
This message is from: "McInvailles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Re: ground driving and training to drive? I confess, I am an itinerant reader of the digest, reading on those days when I have enough time, skimming other days. I did not read your first message well. Were you asking about teaching a horse to drive? Or teaching them therapeutics? I am not truly the expert to ask. I have trained but one fjord to drive. After ground driving, we attached poles that were like shaves and ground drove him with those for a while. I would ground drive him around the jog cart we later used to teach him to drive. I also would head tie him to the outside of the barn and pull the jog cart around him to get used to the sound of it all. Finally, I hitched him to the jog cart and he went like a dream. I trained him over the period of a summer, but due to work schedules etc, I probably could have done it more quickly had I been more persistent about getting out there to practice with him daily. Hope this helps. Krissy McInvaille Bur Oak Acres Lancaster, NH
belated birth announcement
This message is from: McInvailles <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dear list, On Saturday, May 8 our mare gave birth to a beautiful big filly! (She never waxed). We named the filly Kaia and she was worth the wait(360 days gestation). Sorry to be so delayed, but our system crashed and I lost all the email!! Krissy Mcinvaille Lancaster, NH Where the sun is melting the night's frost and Mount Washinton is free of clouds.
