Re: Study Finds Horse More Relaxed around Nervous Humans
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com Standing amidst horse(s) blindfolded would make me very nervous indeed! Perhaps the horses recognized that sightless humans can't possibly be much of a threat to their wellbeing! Granted it would be a stretch to conclude that horses would know the impact of a blindfold (as we do)however, prey animals are characterized by their keen sight with two eyes (at the front of the head) establishing depth perception. Whatever mirror neurons or other neurological sense the horses employ to assess another being's intent or level of threat, my guess is that the blindfold skews the data because it adds another variable. Melinda On Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 7:29 PM, Steve McIlree st...@carriagehorse.comwrote: This message is from: Steve McIlree st...@carriagehorse.com Here is what I believe is quite and interesting study: http://goo.gl/JqK4O . There is obviously no definitive conclusions drawn here, but as preliminary research I think it is worth further investigation. -- Steve 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: Setting up a paddock
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com What is hog fuel? Melinda in Ohio On Tue, Feb 8, 2011 at 1:24 PM, Teressa tere...@kodiakfishco.com wrote: This message is from: Teressa tere...@kodiakfishco.com edible. Our bare paddocks stay mud free only because they were built with several layers of sand, gravel, road fabric layers and hog fuel on top. Teressa 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
Re: Blanketing Fjords?
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com Do you have a picture of the Pink Pony? I would love to see that! Melinda Granville OH On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 6:07 PM, Teressa tere...@kodiakfishco.com wrote: This message is from: Teressa tere...@kodiakfishco.com the red wool cooler is history. It absorbed the sweat but turned her pink. Teressa (about 10 miles south of the Canadian border and about 5 miles from Puget Sound). - 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: Map showing Fjord Breeders
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com CoolI would like to see this for the whole continent or worldwide. Melinda Granville OH On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 2:08 PM, Kristen L. Andersen w6...@me.com wrote: This message is from: Kristen L. Andersen w6...@me.com Thank you to the folks that emailed me to have me add you to the list, it has been updated: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8hl=enmsa=0msid=111395969346383375140.0004753aff47eed3f1dball=46.483265,-118.256836spn=9.442007,19.731445z=6 What do you all think... would you like it to show all of the breeders in the US and Canada? Over time it could even be expanded to show all breeders worldwide! It could be a fun, visual resource with an old fashioned companion list that goes along side it for easy print out etc... -Kristen Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Fat ponies
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com Haha! I just bought my first vehicle to learn to drive. It is a doctor's buggywith underseat space for a picnic basket and up front *cupholders*(wood)! Melinda in Granville OH with Mirakel and Norrman who both say Work? After several years of moving around we're now at this idyllic farm, and you want me to *work*?! On Fri, Oct 8, 2010 at 8:25 PM, Tonja Acker-Richards tacke...@aol.comwrote: This message is from: Tonja Acker-Richards tacke...@aol.com WE never looked better then when ground driving the horses to train to cart. Lots of walking. Also when we had only Nick one of us would walk one would ride the trails. Nice diet plan. Lately well...we ride, bring snacks along in cantle bags and Nickie insists on a little beer. Bad diet plan. On 10/7/10 4:13 PM, Tonja Acker-Richards wrote: This message is from: Tonja Acker-Richards tacke...@aol.com My advice for fat ponies... Trot! A lot! 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: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com I worry if my horses are 12 hours in a stall with no forage that their risk of colicking increases. I don't like to go longer than 4 hours without forage in front of them. No one has told me that specificallyI guess you could say that is my gut feeling. :) Melinda On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 9:40 AM, ruth bushnell fjo...@frontiernet.netwrote: This message is from: ruth bushnell fjo...@frontiernet.net Of course pasture is overly rich in the springtime and should be timed, but this time of year we allow all day browsing because the grass is mostly dormant. We run them out mornings, back in evenings.. they look great. (never feed at night) It's too easy to overfeed a Fjord. Ruthie, nw mt US 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: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com My horses are on pasture 12 hours per day with 2 flakes of hay overnight. I find that the more they are out, the more exercise they get, so they can handle the additional grassit seems to balance out. They also get 1 measuring cup of Strategy twice a day, plus Strongid C 2X daily. Melinda Granville OH On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 7:28 PM, Carol Makosky cmako...@sirentel.net wrote: This message is from: Carol Makosky cmako...@sirentel.net I feed 3 flakes a day with no pasture time two flakes day with up to 4hr of pasture time. Just curious to know how much hay/pasture you're all feeding your Fjords now with the arrival of Fall. Thanks! Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
equipment for hauling horses
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com I'm considering getting a horse trailer and an appropriate vehicle for towing. Probably for two horses. I am wondering what vehicles and trailers any of you might recommend, and why you like them. thanks, Melinda in Granville Ohio horribly hot and humid with Mirakel the Boss and Norrman the Prankster Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Dumped
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com Tonja, I had a bad fall cantering in an all purpose English saddle that sounds something like yours, off the right shoulder. My friends tell me the deep seat of the dressage saddle, which is what I most want to learn, is quite secure esp with the thigh blocks. I hope they are right and when I am riding regularly I plan to graduate to a dressage saddle. For now, with my intermittent riding schedule, I do feel much more secure in a western saddle. It may be partly due to my mindset, and certainly a strong seat is the most important thing.but it sure helps to have that horn to grab onto. Some on this list have also recommend Australian saddles as a sort of cross-over between western and english. Melinda warm in Granville Oh with Mirakel and Norrman On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 4:33 PM, Tonja Acker-Richards tacke...@aol.comwrote: This message is from: Tonja Acker-Richards tacke...@aol.com So dumped again off the right shoulder during the canter during training with my athletic Ike. Everyone up here rides western and insist the western saddle is more secure then my English . What do you guys/gals think. My forward seat is probably not helping but I hate the recliner position... Then again I don't want him getting my number again ! Like an old Shetland I used to ride with a quick exit plan. Suggestions? Tonja Acker-Richards Pond House Farm 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: fluffy fjords
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com In the warmer months just about 1/2 - 2/3 cup Strategy twice a day, and no oats. About a cup of Strategy and 1-2 cups of oats in the cooler months, plus more if they are outside and it's below freezing. The most I ever fed was 2 cups of Strategy and 4 cups of oats twice a day with 2-3 flakes of hay 4 times per day during the coldest weather, (subzero) They also get their ration of Strongid C 2x once a day (which must have some calories in the pellets). Melinda On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 11:14 PM, jern...@mosquitonet.com wrote: This message is from: jern...@mosquitonet.com You're feeding Strategy and oats? How much? Just curious! Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska overcast and a bit of smoke, 70 degrees I 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 WORST thing?
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com My basic question that I meant to ask wasdo people worry about their horses getting struck by lightning if they are turned out during thunderstorms, with or without a run-in shelter? I wonder if I am being overly cautious by keeping them in when the forecast is for thunderstorms overnight. Melinda On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 4:25 PM, Lori Albrough l...@bluebirdlane.comwrote: This message is from: Lori Albrough l...@bluebirdlane.com In my opinion, stabling a horse is the worst thing you can do to them. The worst thing. Really? The worst? Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: fluffy fjords
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com Curiously I have found my fjords to be the most trim when they are out on not-so-lush pasture 12 hours per day (but I limit their time on spring grass). They move a LOT in a big pasture. I imagine horses, like people, have different metabolisms even within the same breed. I find it curious too, that my new vet who was into Arabian horses in his past, thought my fjords could stand to lose a little weight (cut back on their Strategy and skip the oats), when the following week my experienced horse friend who rides Hanoverians met my mare (the chubbier one) and offered her unsolicited appraisal that Mirakel looks like a good weight. Melinda in central Ohio, hot and muggy, with Mirakel and Norrman. On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 1:06 PM, crystal...@aol.com wrote: This message is from: crystal...@aol.com In a message dated 7/13/10 10:17:05 AM, owner-fjordhorse-dig...@angus.mystery.com writes: just wondering though, how do you keep your Fjord from fluffing up if it is on permanent turnout? Mine are out 5 hrs daily and they are quite, um, fluffy.. i have only two words for that DRY LOT. laurie, and oz (who loves his roomie, thora) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
thunderstorms
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
Re: Video of Toronto Cadora Demo
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com That was lovely. Thanks for sharing the video. Melinda Here is a link to the video of our demo at the Toronto Cadora Open House on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjVi9A1fF0Yfeature=player_embedded Lori -- Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: gaits of horses
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com Waltz, I think1,2,3 Melinda (who doesn't do much cantering at all - LOL) in Pittsburgh with Mirakel and Norrman and the first flakes of the season. On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 2:53 PM, Debby miss.am...@earthlink.net wrote: This message is from: Debby miss.am...@earthlink.net I know when I'd first read this, I used the 1.2.3.4., to count that the activity was the same at the walk, and then 1212, for the trot...haven't figured out the canter yet. 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
Re: hay question
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com One winter my mare got hay that was about 50% alfalfa, because that's what they served at the barn where I was boarding her. She actually slimmed down with free choice hay in the winter and lots of turn out. In the summer she was on pasture about 12 hours per day. It was not an exceptionally lush pasture. She was also fed Strategy. Most of the time since she has been with me she has gotten mixed grass hay, however. Melinda in Pittsburgh, where we have been enjoying our second Indian summer of the season, with Mirakel and Norrman. On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 8:01 PM, Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com wrote: This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Does anyone out there feed Alfalfa to their Fjords? I have given my mare a nibble, because other horses on my farm get Alfalfa. I have noticed that she can get loose manure with just a very very small amount so she gets Timothy. I brought Alfalfa in to the barn for two boarders and wow, my horses knew it, and instantly began begging. I know it is highly palatable to horses, and wish I could feed alfalfa because it is lower in sugars than timothy hay. On another note. I bought a set of Horseware Ireland shipping boots at a consignment shop, but did not notice they were pony size. The length fits my girl, but uh, wow I can't get the Velcro closed around her legs. If anyone out there has ponies, these boots look brand new. They have a black background with purple and green plaid, with purple colored 1 seams around the outside, fully lined with fleece. They are well made boots, and are really cute. I can sell for $45.00 which is what I paid for them, which includes shipping. If anyone is interested please email me privately. Happy Fjording Rosemary in soggy Washington with Snowy's Farra. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e%0AFH-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: laura and elise :) thank you!
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com I love the way interacting with horses can so inform us about ourselves. I like your insight, Laura. Melinda chilly in Pittsburgh On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 11:03 PM, laura fisher laura_fishe...@hotmail.comwrote: This message is from: laura fisher laura_fishe...@hotmail.com If anyone is a big fan of Darby Conleys' cartoon strip Get Fuzzy - at the bottom of one of his books of comic collections is this: (House rule #4)... The Dog Is Not A Toy and a picture of Satchel( the dog) with scratches and band aids that- Bucky, the cat, inflicted).. In my case what I need to foremost keep in mind is The Horse is Not a Flute. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: thanks for welcome
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com Thank you for sharing this wonderful story! Melinda Pittsburgh 48F, cool, sunny and colorful Fall! On Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 4:48 AM, Julie ~ Funny French Cars i...@funnyfrenchcars.co.nz wrote: This message is from: Julie ~ Funny French Cars i...@funnyfrenchcars.co.nz Hi julie from NZ here, thanks for the welcome , i have been reading the digest for a while now and have enjoyed it lots, plus learnt heaps, I have 2 fjords, both geldings, a 14yo whom i brought into NZ from australia and a 3yo who was bred in NZ , I wanted to write and share with u all my guys adventure last weekend, I was out and my husband was home in his shed , I had left the fjords out to mow the lawn, Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Laura: another question
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com Laura, I also have a fast trot fjord. I have been very satisfied with my Mountain Horse saddle, draft tree. They made a flex tree draft-size in the past which I was lucky enough to get before their machine broke! I assume the regular draft tree would have the same size and shape, which was almost perfect for my ever-so-slightly withered (when she is not overweight) 14.2 fjord. They sent me a tree to try on my horse and photograph for their evaluation. They ended up shortening the bars a bit. Here is their website: http://www.montanamountainhorse.com/draft-horse-and-friesian-saddles/ Very reasonably priced, and Melissa was very handy at answering all questions. Melinda in Pittsburgh with Mirakel and Norrman. On Sun, Oct 4, 2009 at 9:15 PM, laura fisher laura_fishe...@hotmail.comwrote: This message is from: laura fisher laura_fishe...@hotmail.com Dear DeeAnna, Thank you for your response. I did not know there were that many trees. Considering the breadth of them I am afraid I would have to travel the entire United States, with my horse in tow, to find a saddle that would fit me and my horse. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Happy free trip to Norway
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com Wow! That is so cool! (except for your CA weather!). Melinda in cool comfortable Pittsburgh On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 10:54 PM, Bonnie MacCurdy bonniemaccu...@sbcglobal.net wrote: This message is from: Bonnie MacCurdy bonniemaccu...@sbcglobal.net Hi List! It has been a long time since I could post due to some silly computer issues. But I have a happy story to share with you all. Last December Lisa Pedersen wrote to the list about a Norwegian reality TV show that was looking for contestants. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: test
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com Bonnie: Yep! Melinda On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 11:15 PM, Bonnie MacCurdy bonniemaccu...@sbcglobal.net wrote: This message is from: Bonnie MacCurdy bonniemaccu...@sbcglobal.net I am trying to see if I can post to the fjordlist. Bonnie Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e%0AFH-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: Big Brag Alert: Fjords Rule at the Old Dominion Show
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com Congratulations! Melinda in Pittsburgh with Mirakel and Norrman On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 I believe that Helle won the overall show high point with Blitzen as the reserve.? Helle may have won the versatility award for riding, driving and draft, too.? I can tell you that we definitely shook things up there in Virginia this weekend.? Margaret Bogie Ironwood Farm Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Summer Shedding
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com Funny thing about riding shedding horsesI took a short bareback spin around the arena on Mirakel once, then stopped at a store for a few items on the way home. Before shopping, I stopped in the ladies' room, and got the strangest stare from a woman in there. I smiled, she did not. On my way out I glanced in the full length mirror and discovered she had been staring at my bikini-shaped (and situated) fur transfer of tan hairs on black pants. :-/ Melinda in Pittsburgh On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 8:42 AM, jadeb...@aol.com wrote: This message is from: jadeb...@aol.com My boys take turns shedding. Bogie is shedding the short summer stuff now (he may know something)but Braveheart isn't. Bogie gets amazingly hairy for the winter (think of the world's biggest Tribble) but starts blowing 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: Finding Fjords near you, Pennsylvania example
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com Cherrie, thank you for the great tip! Melinda Pittsburgh On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 12:37 PM, Cherrie Nolden prairieparad...@yahoo.comwrote: This message is from: Cherrie Nolden prairieparad...@yahoo.com I've found the best way to find Fjords that live near me is to use the Pedigree Search on the NFHR website. http://www.nfhr.com/ponyweb/ Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Letter to the US Post Office
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com FWW - my Herald arrived today, in pristine condition. The photos and layout look terrific. Are there any fjordies out this way? I moved here this spring, from Marengo OH. Melinda Pittsburgh PA On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 8:23 PM, Jo Wilgus rjrfj...@verizon.net wrote: This message is from: Jo Wilgus rjrfj...@verizon.net ? Do we know this is a postal issue? Does it go anywhere prior to post office? We have really never had a postal problem up here. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: SpaceShuttles and Fjords
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com Nice story, Nancy. I am trying to imagine what the squeaking sounds like! And, nice artwork too Melinda in Pittsburgh chilly and rainy This message is from: Nancy Blauers blauers...@hotmail.com he just planted his feet and squeaked! That's it...no bolting,bucking or other expected behaviors in a young horse-just planted and squeaked. So I'm proud to say that I have a Shuttle-Sonic-Boom-Broke Fjord! _ Windows Live SkyDrive: Get 25 GB of free online storage. http://windowslive.com/online/skydrive?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_SD_25GB_062009 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e%0AFH-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: Collectors
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com I am totally in favor of a horse community where all that land is for horse pastures and the club house is the barn/arena complex where competent people look after the animals and *esp* the manure! We could live in condos or garden homes that are beautifully landscaped and someone else takes care of all the mowing, pruning, show removal, etc. We could watch our horses from our individual paddocks or small pastures behind the house, and go trail riding or driving along the cart paths or up into the adjacent national/state parkland. Etc. That's the kind of development I want to live in. Melinda in rainy Pittsburgh, too far from her horses (for the time being) On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 4:15 PM, Lois Berenyi bossm...@atmc.net wrote: This message is from: Lois Berenyi bossm...@atmc.net I have no farm, no prospects of such, am too old to start up again and I STILL check out all those horses for sale. Here's a suggestion but there would have to be some geographic relevance to make it work. A horse swap. Lois in Shallotte NC who thinks there is a better use for the golfcourses than golf. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: [Fwd: From boli...@dol.net - Martie's Art 2009]
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com Very nice, Martie. Thanks for the opportunity to see some of your work. Melinda in Pittsburgh On Sun, Apr 5, 2009 at 6:08 PM, Martie Bolinski boli...@dol.net wrote: If you click on 'view your ecard' it will take you to a webshots gallery with paintings and sketches. Martie in MD 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 use for shedding fur
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com Cherie and Kate: Adorable! Thanks for sharing. Melinda On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 6:48 PM, Cherie Mascis vikinghorseri...@bellsouth.net wrote: This message is from: Cherie Mascis vikinghorseri...@bellsouth.net Kate, Each one of your felt Fjords have such individual personalities! Here is one of our Zedonk and a Fjord. I also made one of my black Icelandic but it doesn't photograph well! http://picasaweb.google.com/SeahorseCherie/FeltedEquines?authkey=Gv1sRgCNbjrtCx1ODffwfeat=directlink Cherie Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Bedding Options
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com I used pelleted pine and it broke down quickly, I thought. Melinda On Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 7:06 PM, katesei...@aol.com wrote: This message is from: katesei...@aol.com I notice that my shavings are really NOT decomposing at the same rate as the manure, which may be an issue with my manure spreading and usage. Is there something you guys use for bedding that composts faster than shavings? Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Clippers
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com I would've liked to have seen a picture of that! Melinda I did just use them on Della - my daughters had decided to let her mane grow out. After 4 months it was about 10 inches long and still standing up - so I cut it way back. Kate with Joe and Della (who is secretly thrilled to be rid of the long heavy mane) *** Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: lions Gotlands
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com I am wondering if any of you know where to get a Gotland pony.? Melinda On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 1:15 AM, Lisa Designs, LLC l...@lisadesigns.comwrote: This message is from: Lisa Designs, LLC l...@lisadesigns.com Well, this guy was on my neighbor's back porch last month: http://eggsintomatoes.com/?p=151 Linda, I don't know if I mentioned before but I have two Gotlands. I don't have them on the place right now as my kids have outgrown them, they are happily on loan to friends with young kids. These are the BEST ponies I have ever owned, bar none. I only wish they came bigger or I would have kept the gelding for my own saddle horse! Lisa Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: WOW
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com Well, THAT was impressive! Melinda with Mirakel and Norrman, used to be from Marengo (OH), now from Pittsburgh On Sun, Mar 22, 2009 at 3:23 PM, Starfire Farm starfiref...@usa.net wrote: This message is from: Starfire Farm starfiref...@usa.net All I can say is WOW. We are proud too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ1GW61GIo4 Beth -- Starfire Farm Beth Beymer and Sandy North http://www.starfirefarm.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: Minnesota Horse Expo
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com My horses abruptly started shedding this week too - so maybe the Ground Hog was wrong afterall.? Melinda in Ohio On Sat, Feb 7, 2009 at 8:55 AM, Linda Lottie horselo...@hotmail.com wrote: This message is from: Linda Lottie horselo...@hotmail.com Hi Fuzzy Fjord Friends A call out to anyone who has old copies of the Fjord Herald they no longer want. I will take them to the Horse Expo and hand out to interested folks. Linda - and three fjords that are a little too chubby and shedding like crazy 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 health update
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com Jean, Your spunky sense of humor makes me smile and reminds me not to put so much *dis*tress into my daily stress. Thank you for brightening my day! Melinda sometimes in Marengo OH, sometimes in Middlefield/Twinsburg/Macedonia/SouthEuclid OH, and soon to be in PittsburghPA? :) On Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 10:25 PM, jgayle jga...@techline.com wrote: This message is from: jgayle jga...@techline.com This time I will write something!!! I can share some pain with you and the need to keep positive!!! It has been proven that a positive attitude is one of the best counter attacks on illness. Mine is old age and the usual problems. I actually volunteer at my local NH to make myself more aware of how lucky I am to still be able to do as much as I do. Of course it is easier to give advice than be the recipient! I really think Gunnar has already figured out my weakening and is plotting a take over. Think he is trying to get the huge barn cat to join him. I am pretending not to notice, but staying on guard, nevertheless!Jean Gayle -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Equine Experiential Learning and Creative Expression You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Blue stem
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com h! A fount of knowledge! I am impressed. :) Do you have any information about reed canary grass grown in Ohio? I couldn't find much at all on the web. thanks, Melinda On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 11:12 AM, Cherrie Nolden prairieparad...@yahoo.comwrote: This message is from: Cherrie Nolden prairieparad...@yahoo.com Hi Cheryl, We feed our Fjords native prairie grass (they harvest it for themselves year-round), of which a large component is little bluestem. Also mixed in there is big bluestem, indiangrass, switchgrass, downy brome, sideoats grama, buffalo grass, blue grama and lots of forbs. Both little and big bluestem are decreasers in a grazed native prairie, which means that livestock seek them out like kids seek candy, thus the percent of those species in the stand decreases as grazing pressure increases (overgrazing). Big bluestem is preferred by livestock, but would be harder to grow in Colorado where native short-grass prairie is predominant. The Flint Hills region of Kansas is essentially bluestem-dominated range. This region of the country is where the majority of the beef produced in the US is grazed as stockers. The range is intensively grazed and burned every year for maximizing productivity of the range and gains on the stockers. Some producers will put up hay on this ground. If you are buying bluestem hay, get the bales that have been put up between late June and early July. This is when the plant is 10-12 inches high and is at the peak for quality and palatability. Just be sure that the seller certifies it blister beetle free. Our Fjords eat it at every stage but will tend to select other plants once the bluestem heads out. The desire of livestock for eating those fuzzy seed heads has been likened to our enjoyment of eating styrofoam peanuts by a presenter at the Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition Native Rangeland School that I attended in 2007. Very low palatability. Bluestem is a warm season grass, with a different carbohydrate structure than cool season grasses (brome, orchard, fescue, bluegrass, quackgrass, timothy). According to an October 2000 publication by UW-Extension entitled Native Grasses for Warm Season Pastures, warm season grasses contain higher fiber levels and lower relative feed values than cool season pastures. There is some evidence that these compounds are digested differently than the fiber in cool season grasses and that our current quality analyses do not adequately reflect the digestibility of warm season grasses. I haven't personally had the time to see if more recent research has been done in this area for warm season grasses. The Iowa State University book, Pasture Management Guide for Livestock Producers, shows big bluestem as being fair for hay production, good for rotational grazing, has good palatability, and doesn't contain any anti-quality components (alkaloids, coumarin, cyanogenic glycosides, endophytes, glycosides, tannins, photosensitization compounds). The scale for this ranking is: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor. Cherrie 1dr Fjords --- On Fri, 1/23/09, Cheryl Gioia che...@finefjords.com wrote: Does anyone feed bluestem grass hay? I'm not familiar with it.Does anyone have any information about it? Thanks, Cheryl Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L http://tinyurl.com/5msa7eFH-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
tank heaters
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com Hello Fjord Friends: I have been shocked by the exorbitant cost of powering tank heaters. Two of them have more than doubled my entire household monthly electric bill! I am wondering if I could save electricity if I unplugged them for the warmest part of the day. Do they draw power continuously or is there a thermostat which cycles them on and off? Melinda in Marengo OH with Mirakel and Norrman -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Equine Experiential Learning and Creative Expression You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: tank heaters
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com I think this is an excellent idea. I expect they have to be installed when the ground is not frozen. And even though I don't know what the installation cost would be, one of these would pay for itself (unit + shipping) in just about 6 weeks of my moderately cold winter. thanks! Melinda On Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 9:27 PM, Steve McIlree st...@carriagehorse.comwrote: This message is from: Steve McIlree st...@carriagehorse.com Melinda Schumacher wrote: I have been shocked by the exorbitant cost of powering tank heaters. Two of them have more than doubled my entire household monthly electric bill! I am wondering if I could save electricity if I unplugged them for the warmest part of the day. Do they draw power continuously or is there a thermostat which cycles them on and off? Cynthia installed a Bar-Bar-A waterer for the horses last year. It works quite well. The idea is that there is never standing water in the bowl. The water turns on and fills the bowl when the horses drink, then after a very short delay it drains to below the frost line. No electricity at all, and never any ice with which to deal. You can see them on the company's Web site: http://www.horsedrinker.com/ . These things are really slick, and though they aren't cheap they should save quite a bit on your electric bill. -- Steve Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Very clumsy 4 year old
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kristie wrote: On a side note, isn't it wonderful how the Fjords do seem to take care of us in tricky situations whereas other horses are more inclined to worry and rush through? -Kristie Given that I am relatively new to horse keeping, and everything my horses do seems interesting and remarkable, I still think it is really amazing how my two fjords navigate a short but steep and muddy hill that separates the lower paddock by the house (where grain, water and hay are served) from the upper large pasture. Norrman, a 16 yr old gelding, very experienced at driving from his former life, always lets 10 year old mare Mirakel go first. He watches and waits till she is completely down the hill and fully out of the way before he starts down. With the rain and mud of late, they both ski the steepest portion part way down from the top, all four hooves firmly planted. They are so adept! I follow behind last, plodding along very slowly, hanging onto a non-hot strand of the fencemuch less gracefully. :) Melinda central Ohio, gray and gloomy with a cold rain - snow mix in the forecast. -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Equine Experiential Learning and Creative Expression You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org 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 extreme cowboy race video
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Awesome! That horsey sure does love you! Melinda Marengo OH, with a tad of snow On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 11:19 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I made this video for my craig camron extreme cowboy race application. What do you think is it good enough or do I need to add somthing. I think it would be great to have a fjord in the thing. If we get in I think we could have a shot at it. I am looking for honest feed back, thanks Linda Adame http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5ebaXCTpfQ Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L http://tinyurl.com/5msa7eFH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Equine Experiential Learning and Creative Expression You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: cold vs warm blood
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oh! Tell us the story of the Haflinger too! LOL I love reading your informative posts. Melinda cool and rainy central Ohio On Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 10:37 AM, Eike Schoen-Petersen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Eike Schoen-Petersen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Some of them can get quite hot! - Never mind, what I wanted to say is that this classification does not apply to the Fjord Horse. The origin of the so called warmbloods is a long (= 1000 years) history of mixing lighter breeds (= desert horses like Sorayas, Arab, Achal-Tekke) into the heavier populations of multi-purpose working horses of central Europe to produce horses suited for a light = fast but not armored cavalry. In contrast the heavy horse breeds in the same period were selected for carrying the heavily armored knight into a more static person to person battle and later for pulling the plow in the intensified agriculture on the richer and heavier soils. Both groups have connections to the original wild horse types as defined in Speed's theory of the different original types or subspecies of the horse, but have been created largely by a long and intensive selection process for their specified purpose. The Fjord Horse did not participate in much of those earlier selection processes as its (multi-)purpose never changed until the 20th century and, even though there has been some influence of the heavy Dole horse and the certainly the lighter riding horses, the core of the Fjord breed is very close to the original archaic pony type, the versatile, intelligent survivor on poor forage and in adverse climate and rough terrain. Whereas todays warmbloods and coldbloods are created by human selection for very specific purposes, the Fjord has been selected largely by the natural conditions of the Vestland and the more complex needs of the small farmer who had one horse to do it all. For this reason we have such a good multi-purpose horse which is best at versatility rather than racing or pulling or jumping. To me it is important not to classify the Fjord as warm or cold or heavy or light, as this would not do our true multi-purpose horses and their origin justice. If any association to a certain group is desired they are closest to the group of pony breeds, with the Welsh, the Exmoor, the Dartmoor, the Icelandic, the Shetland, the Highland, the Fell, the Dales, the Merens, the Huzule, the Konik Not bad company to be in. Intentionally I did not mention the Haflinger, as this is a very recently (in comparison) developed synthetic breed with the starting point being a cross of a coldblood and an Arab. That is a different story alltogether. Eike Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Equine Experiential Learning and Creative Expression You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
living near Minoqua WI
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am curious to know if anyone on the list lives in the north central area of Wisconsin. What would you say are the pros and cons of living there? Are wild animals (bears, wolves, others?) a problem with having horses? Melinda in Marengo OH -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Equine Experiential Learning and Creative Expression You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Classified Ads -- AGAIN
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] I like the idea of ads all together. I will use them Melinda Marengo OH Instructions to manage subscriptions are found at: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e The FjordHorse List archives are found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Horse Previews Magazine - Fjord Issue
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] What is the geographical circulation of this magazine? --just the northwest? Melinda On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 8:09 PM, Kristin Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Kristin Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] I want to let everyone, especially in the Northwest, know that the August issue of Horse Previews Magazine is once again devoted to Fjords. The PNFPG will have a picture on the cover and have a full page ad inside about our Moses Lake and Libby shows. This is a magazine that supports our breed with a special issue so I am sending notice for anyone who wants to submit an article or pictures. This would be a great way to show more of our Fjord friends and what we are doing with them. They are accepting submissions until July 18th. Also, this is a great place to advertise your farm, horses, or services. Ad prices for B/W are as follows: Full Page, $1251/2 Page, $85 - horizontal or vertical1/4 Page, $581/8 Page, $37 Color cost on any size ad is an additional $35. Contact person at Horse Previews is Helen Boyd, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Since they support us, lets support them.Kristin Gaden Miller Promotions chairman PNFPG _ It's a talkathon but it's not just talk. http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_JustTalk The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Equine Experiential Learning and Creative Expression You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Young Gelding Needs New Home ASAP
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes, tell me more! Melinda On Sun, Jul 6, 2008 at 6:25 PM, Lauren Chumley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Lauren Chumley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello List! I am posting this for a friend of mine. She unfortunately has to find a new home quickly for her four year old fjord gelding. SNF Ramson Jorgen is by Rams Lindemann (sire of USDF Dressage All Breeds Winner SNF Fjelde) and out of Folly (dam of 2007 American Eventing Championships Winner SNF Maarta). Both sire and dam were imported from Norway. This little guy is green broke and in need of a person to call his own. All reasonable offers considered. Please email me privately for the owner's number. A great chance to own a nice young horse at a VERY good price. Jorge is located in Ohio currently. Thanks for reading! -- Lauren Chumley The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Equine Experiential Learning and Creative Expression You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: One Hell of an adventure
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] What an incredible story! You are to be commended on your level headedness and ability to manage such a horrific situation---and your horse's capacity to react as you directed is such a testament to your ability as a horsewoman!!! Melinda in Marengo OH On Thu, Jun 26, 2008 at 3:32 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This evening I had a 6:00 pm lesson that was a double. My young 15 year old navigator Mccauley and another lady Shani. They both were kinda sore from all the riding that they have been doing, so they both begged and actually jumped up and down to go out on a Carriage ride instead. Bonnie Morris in Western Washington Just glad that they are caught **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. ( http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut000507) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Equine Experiential Learning and Creative Expression You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
re: Old Farmer Trick
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Sorta funny update about my new (pasture) electric fence and the fence-checker. My Nigerian dwarf goat wether, Gunner, jumped the paddock fence earlier this week. This caused me to wonder if the electric fence, now including the new pasture fence, was charged or not, given that Gunner has never jumped the paddock fence since it was electrified last fall. I hadn't gotten a fence-checker yet, so I decided to give the Old Farmer Trick a try. I wetted a wide blade of grass and tentatively approached the wire, waiting for those pulses of electricity to flow up my arm. I never felt a thing. I was still not going to touch the wire with my bare hand, so off I went to TSC for my fence-checker. It has multiple lights to gradate the voltage, up to 5500 volts plus. All of them lit up when I tested the wire at a couple of locations. Guess I have enough juice. Melinda in Marengo muggy and hot, but change is in the air -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: electric fences
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Why aren't the deer repelled by the current? Melinda On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 8:34 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] The old phrase your mileage may vary really applies to fencing! If we would use fiberglass or plastic posts for our main boundary fences, the whitetail deer would knock them out of commission in very short order. -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
electric fence newbie
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Now that it has quit raining, I ventured outside and heard this snapping sound in the vicinity of my new electric fence. I heard something similar a couple of days ago, thought this meant the current was arcing, and when I dislodged the plastic handle of the bungee-cord gate from the bolts of the associated wooden gate doors, the snapping stopped. Problem solved. But now I hear the snapping sound again and the bungee cords are appropriately placed. I am not sure what the snapping means, why the current is arcing if it is, or how serious of a problem this might be. Can you help? Of course with all the rain the vegetation is extremely wet and heavy. It may be that some tree leaves are now touching the wire somewherebut would that cause the snapping sound/arcing? thanks, Melinda Marengo OH not too hot, mostly cloudy, and quite humidpond only slighly overflowing and creek running strong! -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: electric fence newbie
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey Jerry! I'm afraid of the dark!!! :) Barb was right on: Melinda, When you hear that snapping sound look around for a place where the hot wire is touching something else. Like a weed that has grown too high and is hitting the hot wire, or the wire is touching another wire or pipe fence somewhere. Usually if you can hear it, it is not too far from you. Hope this helps. Weeds growing up and over the fence and tree branches growing down to the fenceovernight! thanks to you both, Melinda On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 7:43 PM, jerrell friz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: jerrell friz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Melinda, you have a shot to ground somewhere, check your entire fence. A good time is at night, when you can see the arcing. Jerry Friz, Anderson, Ca. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Brag alert - Warning, it's long!
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes, post your pics and videos! Melinda Marengo OH rainy -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #118
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] I appreciate everyone's input. thanks, Melinda On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 9:18 PM, Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think mowing the grass short before means that the grass will have higher sugars. A grazing muzzle is a good idea. Gail The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
pasture mowing
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I have just had my first pasture fenced and am looking forward to bringing my horses home. The area is about 3 acres which has not been mowed for at over 2 years. The grass/weeds are about 2 to 2.5 feet high. I think I probably should have it mowed before turning the horses out...correct? What length should I mow it down to? Can I leave the clippings from this first mowing lying on the field? any other advice about initial pasture preparation/management? thanks, Melinda in Marengo perfect summer day: sunny blue skies about 75 degrees with little humidity and hardly any flies (yet) -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: behavior of the fjord
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] I love hearing your stories about Gunnar's antics! Melinda, recently bitten by the driving bug (who woulda thought?!) On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 10:56 PM, jgayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: jgayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hope I am not getting overboard on this Gunnar topic. But this was a first ever. Yesterday I opened a new bale of hay and took it,Gunnar's breakfast, to the other field and down into the pasture some fifty or more feet. Then, when he finished his grain at the barn, I led him to the gate and released him into the field. This was a busy day for me and I did not get back home until after dark. I let him out of the field and up to the barn. It was next morning that I saw all this hay piled outside the field he had been in. I could not believe it, he had not liked the hay and to show his disapproval, had thrown it over the fence on my side of the gate There were three or four piles. On checking, I had mistakenly opened a friend's poor grade hay reserved for her fat minis!!! Spooky Jean Gayle Author of: 'The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 to 1949 Send: $20 to Three Horse's Press 7403 Blaine Rd Aberdeen, WA 98520 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: the saga of Grumpy Gunnar
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] LOL Hi Jean, Your story of Gunnar reminds me of my grumpy mini, Spot. Unless he is trapped by a wall, when I try to get close to pet him he turns his butt towards me. How rude! Even when I am offering grain!! I wonder if Spot, a loud black and white appaloosa stallion, is missing his herd of many mini mares?! Does Gunnar have suitable equine companionship? Melinda in Marengo, OH with freezing rain at 32 degrees. On Tue, Mar 4, 2008 at 7:38 PM, jgayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: jgayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just thought I would show the personality of Grumpy Gunnar. When I went out this morning (always late by his standards) to feed the old boy, he was standing at the gate and sniffing the ground for a tidbit. As his nose came up I asked him for a kiss. I kept up until he did put his nose above the gate. I quickly kissed the nose. He jerked back as though he had hit electricity and went back two or three feet. I know he was swearing. How dare she! But I got him,!!! Jean Gayle Author of: 'The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 to 1949 Send: $20 to Three Horse's Press 7403 Blaine Rd Aberdeen, WA 98520 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #51
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've been acutely aware of the easy-keeper nature of fjords since I got my Mirakel 2 years ago, and their tendency to gain weight. Mirakel has been very happy since early last fall with extensive turnout and good quarterhorse pasture buddies. I was worried about what being on grass so much would do for her, especially since she wasn't being actively worked and had had her feed switched from plain oats to Strategy. Then I noticed the free-choice hay (50-50 alfalfa and orchard grass) in the pasture this winter! I was a little worried, but I am happy to say that she looks great and as good, if not better than ever. She has done very well with her quarterhorse regimen. The farrier commented this weekend that even her hooves were looking better, that some small separation of the wall had tightened up (my interpretation of what he saidher hooves were always basically in great shape). Interesting to see how experiences can vary with the same breed. Melinda in Marengo, temps moving towards spring-like after a very wintery February. On Sun, Mar 2, 2008 at 10:28 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 3/2/08 9:10:02 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I found this guy while I was on you tube as well. I think that he is quite an athletic and talented fjordie... His extension is superb. http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=9zHnvaHzMawfeature=related wow, that's what oz and i want to do when i grow up LOL.. ozzie had a lesson today with my friend carol, who always accompanies me to blue earth. she started taking lessons last year after the minnesota horse expo. oz hadn't been ridden in a while, but she got him going much better than her last lesson on him. i rode him for a little bit when they were done, and i sure got rusty in a hurry. at least he hasn't gotten fat, since his short girth still fits him. laurie ** Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. ( http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/2050827?NCID=aolcmp0030002598 ) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #36
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ronni: Huh?! I'm only ~ 4 miles from you and didn't have such trouble! But, I did leave my house at 5:30pm under bright sunny skies and totally dry roads passable at 60mph, heading northeast. After about 10 minutes I came to totally gray skies, I saw snow on the ground, then snow on the road, then finally ice and snow on the roads once I got to buggy country. You must be just across some invisible weather line. Melinda southern Marengo OH (ha!) On 2/12/08, Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well, I can't help but smirk a little: after 10 days of -40's here it has finally warmed up to above zero and will be +15 to +20 this next week! Enjoy our cold gift from Alaska! Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, warming up, finally, above zero! At 05:36 AM 2/12/2008, you wrote: This message is from: Linda Lottie [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for the chuckle this am..I hear yanot much better in NW WI. LJBL Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:46:47 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #36 To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com This message is from: Ronni Taylor Yes, I know my Fjords live in Ohio, but this seems appropriate for many of you/us! Sunday, my F250 4x4 was frozen to the ground in front of the barn. I did finally get it loose, but I almost got the tow chain and the tractor to pull the truck to break the wheels loose from the ground! Ronni Taylor Iowa Poem It's winter in Iowa And the gentle breezes blow Seventy miles an hour At thirty-five below. Oh, how I love Iowa When the snow's up to your butt You take a breath of winter And your nose gets frozen shut. Yes, the weather here is wonderful So I guess I'll hang around I could never leave Iowa 'Cause I'm frozen to the ground Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: The Unflappable Fjord: Exhibit A
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] I second Kelly's remarks! Melinda, Marengo OH br On Jan 24, 2008 6:57 PM, kelly MacDonald [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: kelly MacDonald [EMAIL PROTECTED] Too funny - very well written, I could picture the whole scene!! Kelly From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:58:30 -0500 Subject: The Unflappable Fjord: Exhibit A To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] So, at the urging (read: dare) of my fellow Fjord owner and trail riding buddy, Kat, I present Exhibit A. The weather finally crept over 30 degrees today (my apologies to those of you in the tundra regions), so we happily ran for our saddles for a decent ride this morning. The pasture at our barn is extremely low right now, so if we find a good green spot while riding, we stop and chat while the horses munch. So, there I sat on my favorite riding horse, Monark, happily droning on about nothing. All of a sudden, his body felt like a kernel of popcorn and he gave a spook that sent me onto the pommel of the endurance saddle that I have been demo-ing. Be assured, I fought hard for the save, but through a weird chain of events, I ended up with my entire body on resting on the length of his neck with my arms and legs wrapped around it like a tree branch. It felt like I hung there for about seven months while he CONTINUED TO GRAZE. At this point, Kat is watching with something between horror and hilarity, but was helpless to intervene. After an interminable period, I simply plopped off into the grass like a newly laid egg, at which Monny looked over as if to say, Oh. There you are. Do not underestimate the difficulty of neck riding and be sure that you have a VERY quiet horse for your first attempt. Another interesting day on the trails...thank goodness for kind, forgiving horses like my Monark. Kris in NC with Monark Clyde **Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. ( http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp0030 0025 48) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw _ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #14
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] I guffawed about halfway throughhilarious. Thanks for sharing that Fjord Fantasia link Laurie! Melinda On Jan 18, 2008 8:58 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 1/18/08 1:45:14 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I looked on Youtube searching through the Fjordhorse Videos. No luck! Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, finally some snow! 8-10 inches! jean, sometimes it helps to separate the search, such as fjord horsei also try ford pony, fjording, fjordhest, fjorden, and anything else i might come across. there are several on there from europe and they often spell it differently. look up Dance of the hours horse for a very funny clip of some fjords playing to that tune from fantasia. i laugh everytime i see it. wait, let me get the link. http://youtube.com/watch?v=T3t86i1Y_so and i have a slide show of oz and some of his buddies: http://youtube.com/watch?v=o8I4NhWUBVYfeature=user i am so addicted to that site. and i watch beth and sandy's at least once a week :) laurie, and oz, who is famous in his own mind ** Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: switching hay
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] No, I am in Ohio. And there are other horse-related events out there I miss out on too! Melinda On Jan 17, 2008 12:10 AM, Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alfalfa is coarser than the hay you are feeding. Transition slowly to avoid possibility of impaction. The Strategy and Equine Senior amounts are pretty high. Especially since they both have significant amounts of sugar (in the form of molasses). I would cut them out entirely and go to a lite feed fed mostly as a vitamin and mineral supplement. You are unlikely to need extra calories because the alfalfa is likely higher calorie than the orchardgrass mix. If you do need calories, I would try something like wetted beet pulp, or something else. All of our vets recommend against feeds with molasses. My vet was suggesting we try pelleted feeds from Elk Grove Milling. http://www.elkgrovemilling.com/productline.html His Fort Dodge vaccine rep retired, and then discovered the company. Apparently the owner is absolutely passionate about quality (does things like drag you out to see the excellent hay he has found to make into pelletsand only buys hay that he has seen, sometimes flying hundreds of miles to view hay before buying). The rep was so impressed that she said she would help him with marketing. They have a barrel exchange program that saves the waste of the feedbags. Unfortunately, it looks like it may only be available in CA, AZ and NV. Seems to me you are in Washington? Gail The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Midwest Fjord Horse Club Winter Meeting Reminders
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] What are the dates for the meeting in Rock Falls? I don't see that info on the website. Melinda Marengo OH On Jan 16, 2008 11:32 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello All, Just a reminder that all room reservations need to be made by Feb. 1 with the Holiday Inn in Rock Falls, IL. All Winter Meeting reservations need to be to me by Feb. 8th. We have had interest from people all over the country, I find this very exciting! I look forward to meeting everyone. We have people bring all kinds of items for our tack/show clothing/horse vehicle sale, so make sure you all bring enought funds to get some great deals and help out the club. Status on sign up for the animal readings or chiropractor Animal readings Chiropractor 4 0 If anyone has any questions, please let me know. See you in February Dawn Schlickman MWFHC Winter Meeting Chairperson **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Midwest Fjord Horse Club Winter Meeting Reminders
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] DeeAnna, I understand the feeling! We have so many areas of our lives to contend with! Melinda On Jan 17, 2008 9:32 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, guys, I'm the MWFHC website editor guilty as charged of ignoring her responsibilities in this area of her life. Give me a day or so and I'll have the website updated, including all the great info about the Winter Meeting. Sorry for the delay. DeeAnna Melinda Schumacher wrote: What are the dates for the meeting in Rock Falls? I don't see that info on the website. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
switching hay
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I am getting a new batch of hay this week. Previously I had been feeding orchard grass/mixed grasses, 2nd3rd cutting (if I remember correctly). The new hay coming is 75% alfalfa and 25% orchard grass. I won't be feeding fjords with this hay, but a mustang filly, a mini, and 2 dwarf goats. Besides mixing hays during the transition, are there any other concerns about switching to alfalfa? Will I need to decrease my grain (4 cups Strategy/day for the filly and 2 cups Equine Senior/day for the minithis is what their previous owners fed them). I appreciate your experienced advice, Melinda in Marengo (north central) OH where it's getting colder but not much snow. -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Fwd: Starfire Quadrille video
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] My son un-embedded the webpage and you can click on the link from Michael and it will work. I use Firefox. Melinda Marengo OH PS: Great job with the show! -- Forwarded message -- From: Michael [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Dec 25, 2007 11:39 PM Subject: Re: Starfire Quadrille video To: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.starfirefarm.com/Win_Vid_pg/SFFQuadrille_WInonaMN_2006.swf click the link and it will load up now On Dec 25, 2007 11:28 PM, Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please let me know if you can Q this up on Internet Explorer. :) -- Forwarded message -- From: Starfire Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Dec 24, 2007 8:50 PM Subject: Starfire Quadrille video To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com This message is from: Starfire Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Everyone, We have a special Christmas preview for our Fjord friends. We have been able to put our full quadrille performance from Winona (complete with the original music) up on our website. If you have broadband, and can view it through Internet Explorer, you should be able to watch it. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Starfire's Video
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Try this link, Melinda http://www.starfirefarm.com/Win_Vid_pg/SFFQuadrille_WInonaMN_2006.swf On Dec 26, 2007 9:41 PM, Emily Wigley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Emily Wigley [EMAIL PROTECTED] I wish I could see the video on Starfire's website, but I tried two different browsers, and think also that it may be a Mac-can't-see problem, although that doesn't make sense to me. But I'm not that technologically with it, so maybe it's something completely different. Any chance of putting it up on YouTube? That would be wonderful, and think of the hits you'd get with a link from there to the Starfire website?! Thanks, Emily Emily Wigley Fish Bowl Farm Vahson Island, Washington www.fishbowlfarm.com 3 fjords and 9 other equines The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Trail sounds CD
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes! Where can I find it? Melinda On Nov 28, 2007 4:35 PM, Ellen Barry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Ellen Barry [EMAIL PROTECTED] A friend once told me to buy the CD with all the different sounds so my horses can get used to these sounds and not startle when tthey hear these sounds on the trail. She has warm-bloods and claims that the results are spectacular. Her horses went from frantic when they first heard the CD to completely relaxed after having played it for weeks. She's right. The results are spectacular. The Fjords go from gathering around to see what's going on to falling asleep. Anyone interested in this CD? Ellen. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
more fence links
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Here's another fencing option I came across while surfing: http://www.equinesystems.com/quickrailfencing.html Melinda in Marengo cooling down from 68F on Tuesday, almost to freezing now -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Snowys Farra You TUBE Debut
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] What a hoot! thanks for sharing, Melinda still in Marengo :) On Nov 23, 2007 12:21 AM, Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List, I lurk most of the time, but enjoy all the information. I have enjoyed my filly a lot, and continue to have fun with her. I shot this video early this last summer just as she turned two. I hope you enjoy. Lauren if you are still on line, thank you for this special girl. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR-yR3b53Pc Rosemary In Roy Freezing at night sunny during the day The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #267
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yeahand I thought my Nigerian dwarf goats were challenging! So far no problems like this with my Mirakel (fingers crossed). Melinda On Nov 20, 2007 2:47 PM, Chris Darrow [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: =?utf-8?B?Q2hyaXMgRGFycm93?= [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have enjoyed the stories so much. Fjords just rock Chris Darrow Mobile: (970) 215-1382 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Peggy Spear [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:13:10 To:fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #267 This message is from: Peggy Spear [EMAIL PROTECTED] I was so excited to see that others had issues with their fjords and fencing, since my husband does not seem to see the need for my elaborate setup as he calls it. With his first glance at my new fencing he proclaimed, What are you getting to put back here now-elephants? Looks like fr** Fort Knox! I calmly reminded him about the number of prior posts he had had to replace in the past, and then talked about the bowed and bent gates, and the time where All that money was running down the highway. He just scowled and reminded himself why he didn't get down to the barn much. I have seen my fjords push until the post breaks, try to pull off wood boards, try to time electric tape, and watched 2 of my mares play limbo in order to get into a miniature donkey paddock, back and forth, back and forth-just scrunching down enough to run their manes on the tape. All my fjords are perfect ladies and gentleman when I am handling them, but when I leave their sight-the party starts. And the funny thing is the 2 non-fjords stand around and watch, it's fjordvision. What are they going to do next? Live is never boring with fjords. :) - Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside Yahoo! Mail. See how. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: driving bits
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kimberwicks cost $110?! Is that what you are saying? Mine was $25 or $35. just curious about that, Melinda On 11/19/07, Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you are brave, you can search google what you want, and add craigslist as a search term. I just bought a pair of Cliff Lynch chinks from someone in Virgina that way. There is a risk, because there is no feed back system. I paid with paypal, and it worked great. I also bought an arena drag this way, and had it shipped cross country,. Gail The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: driving bits
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] sure! Melinda On Nov 19, 2007 8:25 PM, jen frame [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: jen frame [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Melinda, I am sure that one can find Kimberwicke bits for much less--like $35 or so. But those are made in Pakistan and some are decent and others are awful. The specific Kimberwicke I am refering to is a Myler bit, and Myler bits are expensive! The custom made Mylers are made in America and cost aproximately $140 or so. The pre-made Mylers are made in China, which I am not thrilled about, but the Myler brothers themselves inspect the Chinese made bits and have strict quality control, so they are probably the best Chinese made bits you could get. They too are expensive--like I said $110.00. Myler bits are supposedly worth the price! I'll let you know if I end up buying one, what I think of it, if you are interested. Jen On 11/19/07, Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kimberwicks cost $110?! Is that what you are saying? Mine was $25 or $35. just curious about that, Melinda Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: STRETCHING DVD long,,,,, delete if not interested
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] ditto Melinda On Nov 17, 2007 4:32 PM, Janet [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Janet [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Jerrell, I did not see any info on the DVD...I am interested in knowing more. Janet The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
stalls
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Does anyone have experience with Triple B Stalls in Catawissa MO? Their prices are about 1/2 of what I would have to pay locally for portable stalls. Sounds too good to be true Their website looks ok, reliable. triplebstalls.com Any advice? thanks, Melinda -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Lauren and Maarta pictured in Practical Horseman
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes, congratulations to Lauren and Maarta! My mare, Mirakel, is Maarta's cousin, and since I will never be able to ride like Lauren, I have to rely on the pedigree for my (tiny) claim to fame. :) In addition, I am in the process of creating a (life/executive) coaching business utilizing equine guided education (equine assisted learning) and creative expression. This was supposed to be my retirement career which would allow me to retire extra early, in about 5 years, but the time frame has been unexpectedly speeded up due to circumstances beyond my control (ie: fickle large corporation and the decline of the American health system). Equine Guided Education (EGE) differs from Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) by the client base. In EGE, we are working with healthy individuals or small groups of people (businesses, students, church groups, etc) who are interested in a fun and effective/efficient apporach to personal growth and developmentesp focusing on relationship building with self and others. This is to be a home-based business initially, and setting up my facilities and gathering my herd has been occupying much of my preparation efforts for the last 2 years. I am getting close! To that end, I am looking for an assistant to provide animal care in exchange for free board (for self and horse). The position is flexible in terms of duties, possible small remuneration, and other opportunities for addtl income. If you or someone you know might be interested in this start-up position (and who knows what the future might hold?), please email me your contact information or call me at 614-570-4119. I am also considering the feasibility of having a small riding school, utilizing healthy older fjord horses. I am a little hesitant to commit to another 5 or 6 fjords since my pasture land is limited to about 4 acres. However, knowing that fjords are such easy keepers, it might be sufficient for lots of turnout without too much overeating. I was wondering if any of you would have an opinion as to how realistic my dream is! Also, I am interested in recommendations of appropriate horses for a beginner to intermediate riding school, as well as available instructor/s (which could be the same person as the assistant mentioned above). thank you for your consideration, sincerely, Melinda in Marengo (centrral) OH where the weather is brisk and breezy, above freezing, and rapidly switching from clear blue to cloudy gray skies. On 11/5/07, Lori Albrough [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Lori Albrough [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey Everyone, I just got my November 2007 issue of Practical Horseman, and on page 16 there is a short article about the American Eventing Championships, and the picture they used is none other than Lauren and Maarta jumping cross-country (a link to this photo was posted to the list earlier). How cool! What great press for the breed. Congratulations Lauren and Maarta. Lori -- -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Water consumption in the Fjord breed
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] My fjord mare, also 9 yrs old, drinks rather little, and keeps a tidy stall, the managers at her previous boarding stable pointed out. In fact, they wondered if she shouldn't be drinking more water (1/2 to 1 bucket/day when stalled, plus more when turned out). My 2 yr old gypsy gelding on the other hand, drinks a lot plus plays with the water, and makes a messy stall. They are otherwise both healthy and reasonably energetic for their breeds. They both are extremely happy with the extended turnout they are getting at their new farm, so their water intake is less readily monitored. Melinda in Marengo, where most of the leaves are down and the air has finally cooled off from our extended summer. On 11/4/07, jen frame [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: jen frame [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Everyone, I hope you all don't mind all my questions--I am new to the Fjord breed and curious about the differences between Fjords and other breeds. My question today is about the amount of water your Fjords drink. -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Check out these Fjord cross pmu babies needing homes
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Uhhh.I think it's really this one! http://www.theanimalifarm.com/ Mel in Marengo :) On 10/30/07, Frederick J Pack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Frederick J Pack [EMAIL PROTECTED] Both wrong... http://www.theanimalfarm.com All Mail is scanned in AND out by Norton Anti-virus. Fred and Lois Pack Pack's Peak Stables Wilkeson, Washington 98396 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jean Ernest Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 4:13 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: Check out these Fjord cross pmu babies needing homes This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] The link is wrong, should be http://www.theanimalifarm At 02:21 PM 10/30/2007, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The site is _www.theandimalifarm.com_ (http://www.theandimalifarm.com) very cute foals and mares needing homes.Very reasonable adoption fees. They also cover transport. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Rescue ??? no way
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am inclined to agree with you. I have seen these same ads in years past, as well, and yes, the mares have all been exposed to a stallion once again this spring/summer. Gee. All rescue cats and dogs are spayed/neutered, no doubt about it. I was also noting that their prices are higher than a lot of horses on equine.com that are purebred and selectively bred and come from family homes where they have apparently been well loved and cared fornot used as a machine. Did you notice the hooves on some of these mares?!!! Melinda On 10/31/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Not picking on the original poster, but I have done some homework here. These Fjord foals are for sale. Yesthey are being marketed by a rescue group. They have been marketed by this and other rescue groups ( pmurescue.org ) ect. comming from the same BREEDER, who, even after detailing on their own ranch's webpage as being out of the Equine Industryfor going on 4 years now, are still breeding and breeding and breeding and breeding many Fjord, Fjord cross's, Drafts, Canadians * bred to Fjord stallions ect. ect. ect. Check out the BREEDERS web page www.ourbluemoonranch.com and you can see their mares, stallions including registered Canadian Fjord studs Marvin and 40 along with the same bred Fjord foals, now $2,000. ( Canadian Fjord registry currently allows cross breeding Fjords, just FYI, nothing fishy there ) In my always not so humble opinion, the RESCUE INDUSTRY is going strong. A few years ago when Wyeth had contracts with all now but a few Manitoba PMU ranchs, and allowed their breeders to place rescue foals with rescue groups to avoid the babies resulting from the breeding of mares for the Premerin lines going to the canners, there were legit rescues. Now ??? Dealing with BREEDERS who insist on re-breeding their Premerin line mares over and over, than selling foals through rescue groups is just HELPING CREATE THE MARKET FOR UNWANTED, GLUT FOALS of every type. Here are a few brain teaser's for you. Why are these foals being advertised as PMU rescues, when the breeders have not had contracts going on 4 years now ? Why, if the ranch's are in such DIRE straights, are they breeding the same Fjord stallions, Marvin and 40, to both Fjord mares, also being advertised as rescues, as well as cross breeding these Fjord stallions to Belgians, Canadians ect. year after year ? * check out their webpage carefully. On the Animali site, they have listed to go to CA. on upcoming shippments BM Stacy07 BM Jannie07 BM Ace07 BM Gwen07 BM April07 and BM Joanie07all Fjord foals.BM, meaning Blue Moon Ranch. you will see these ad's next year I predict. Their mares are all advertised as being bred back. Rescues ??? I predict that if the US rescues continue to do business and accept Fjord foals and others from these same breeders, you will see the same pleas for RESCUE foals next year...and the next year...and the next. Hey Im all for breeding and selling quality Fjords. Sold 4 and have one other out on a try out in the last 6 months, BUT, do your homework and as always, buyer beware of encouraging another horse industry thats directly related to those poor Belgian's in that roll over wreck, headed from sale to sale a few days ago. Im betting that they were no sale'd at Shipshawana auction or elsewhere and actually headed for Canada to slaughter. also.with the US sending its glut of unwanted horses now across the Mexican and Canadian borders, ( at last report to gain .50 a lb ) why dont we RESCUE some of our OWN US horses and save them the trip. Lisa ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: last one for tonight
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am in awe of their dedication and bravery. Melinda On 10/23/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jeffs off the fire line. He called me and chatted a bit about the fire now burning back towards Silverado, Mojeska Canyons.still bad in his area. 14 guys on another nearby crew had to take shelter in their shake and bake suits, but they all came out, minor injuries. -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Transport Needed Detroit Lakes, MN to Purcellville, VA
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am seriously considering purchasing a filly (non-fjord) in northeast WI and will need delivery to north central OH (~45 miles north of Columbus), if it all goes through. I think I would be on pretty much the same route. Melinda On 10/15/07, Jan Maday [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Jan Maday [EMAIL PROTECTED] Can anyone help get my Fjordie gelding from MN to points East?? I'm having a hard time finding a shipper. 7 yr old Hans is vet checked, Health Certified, fully vaccinated...and ready to go!! All we need are wheels. Would any of the fjord friends possibly be headed east or know of anyone who might be? Can't wait to get this boy home. He is sweet, mellow, and a good traveler...I'm willing to reimburse and then some!! Please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sincere ThanksJan Maday in Purcellville, VA (2 hours south of Harrisburg, PA) I can meet you in OH, PA, WV, NC and/or environs. Thanks! 540-338-4018 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Standing to Mount
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is very helpful. Thanks, Cherie. Melinda On 10/7/07, Cherie Mascis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Cherie Mascis [EMAIL PROTECTED] I do a very simple version of training to the mounting block. I walk the horse around the block, into position and click and reward. Extend your arm out in front of them to give the reward, you don't want them to swing their head toward you or they'll get out of position. I have worked on coming forward a step at a time prior to mounting block training so if they stop just short of where I need then to be I give them a little come forward signal and click each step. Don't climb up on the mounting block until you can have the horse stand still next to the block for as long as it usually takes you to get on. At first, I click and reward as soon as they stop at the block and are in position and keep clicking and rewarding as long as they are standing still. If they move away, usually they swing their butt out of position, I walk them all the way around the mounting block again and back into position. They quickly learn that if they move they have to walk around and if they stand still they get rewarded. I slowly go up the stairs still clicking for standing and click and reward them for standing while I wiggle the saddle and then while I flap the stirrups. If you have a lot of trouble with them swinging around to get the reward. you can have someone stand at their head (not holding them) to give the reward when you click and then gradually fade that person out. If they stay in place for all that, I get on and click. Once you're on, the horse can turn it's head to get the reward. (They quickly learn to differentiate where to put their heads for the reward depending on whether you're on the ground or sitting on them). Click and reward them as you get you feet in the stirrups and wiggle around a bit clicking them for continuing to stand still. If at any time they start to walk off, I dismount and walk them around the block again. starting over. After a few of these sessions, I only click for getting into position at the block and then again as soon as I get on and one more for standing still while I get organized. Once they have this down I only click after I've gotten on, put my feet in the stirrups, and fiddled around a bit. Once they have mounting down from one side, do the whole thing again from the other side. With clicker training, I almost always fade out the click for things they know well (there's always something new to click), but I always give a reward for standing while I mount, for girthing, and for an excellent verbal whoa. Cherie The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Way fun Fjord jewelry
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am glad you shared this link. Lots of neat stuff! Melinda way too hot in central Ohio; c'mon, it's October! On 10/4/07, Scott and Corinne Logan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Scott and Corinne Logan [EMAIL PROTECTED] So I don't know how many of you have seen this or not but check out this pendant: http://www.handcraftedsilver.com/silver/nfoscomm/catalog/product_info.php?pro ducts_id=236osCsid=c36eb7a4e532871deb0eaf2b9db1ea83 If it doesn't come up, try www.handcraftedsilver.com and click on the Fjord horse. Corinne Logan -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning: Wish itdream it.do it. You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #227
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] How do you use the clicker to get your horse to stand still at mounting using the clicker? Melinda On 10/5/07, Cherie Mascis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Cherie Mascis [EMAIL PROTECTED] i think it would be interesting to try with ozhave you used it a lot? laurie, and oz, what's that noise and does it mean food? I've trained my now three year old Fjord filly with clicker training since I got her at eight months old. I use a combo of natural horsemanship and clicking. Her favorite game is touch the monster. We hiked all over with her getting clicked for touching anything I asked her to. We touched garbage cans, mail boxes, big rocks, plastic, cars, etc. Now if any inanimate objects slightly startles her I say touch and she goes right over there. I also click for climbing through brush, over logs, stepping through rocks, up ledges, etc. Standing still for mounting. I have also taught her to stand straight with her neck slightly arched for mane trimming which makes things so much easier. Cherie The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Maarta - the wonder pony!!
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for sending the picture links (they worked for me). Melinda On 9/18/07, Tom Rounsville [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Tom Rounsville [EMAIL PROTECTED] This page would not open. Would love to see the pictures. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 8:12 AM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Maarta - the wonder pony!! This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lauren - congratulations I am all covered with goosebumps and have sent the links and photos to all of my eventing friends who think fjords are just the cutest things, but not a real horse!! In case anyone wants to see photos of Maarta winning her event: _http://useventing.com/resources/gallery/2007wellprideaec/Day_4_-_Cross_Coun tr y_Beginner_Novice/day4_xc_bnovice_098.jpg_ ( http://useventing.com/resources/gallery/2007wellprideaec/Day_4_-_Cross_Coun try_Beginner_Novice/day4_xc_bnovice_0 98.jpg) _http://useventing.com/resources/gallery/2007wellprideaec/Day_4_-_Cross_Coun tr y_Beginner_Novice/day4_xc_bnovice_097.jpg_ ( http://useventing.com/resources/gallery/2007wellprideaec/Day_4_-_Cross_Coun try_Beginner_Novice/day4_xc_bnovice_0 97.jpg) * Yesterday, SNF Maarta was crowned National Beginner Novice Champion ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Dancing with Fjords DVD
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] How should I go about ordering a DVD? Melinda On 9/6/07, Carol Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Carol Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Susan and everyone else involved with the long production of the DVD, I will be dancing by my mailbox awaiting it's arrival. I want to give thanks to all who put this together and think it was perhaps more complicated than expected. Susan Cargill wrote: This message is from: Susan Cargill [EMAIL PROTECTED] The very long awaited DVD Dancing with Fjords arrived at my farm yesterday. -- Built Fjord Tough Carol M. On Golden Pond N. Wisconsin The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: horse forum
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] I agree. It's not either/or, rather, both/and. Check out the forum, to readily answer your questions and decide for yourself if you are interested. I find the forum to be very user friendly and another way to meet people online. Melinda HotHumid oHio On 8/9/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello It's me again. There should be no competition on all the list. All of them have things to offer. I am just happy to have all the list. Thank you everyone who takes the time to make a different way to chat about fjords.. Kathy West Coast Fjords Katherine Kramer 23355 Modoc Ct. Perris, CA 92705 phone (951) 657-2505 cell (951) 316-6616 ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Boarding Issues - Dieting Fjords
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you. I appreciate everyone's opinions and recommendations. Melinda central Ohio, cool in the low 60's and quiet @ 7:00 AM On 7/24/07, kelly MacDonald [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: kelly MacDonald [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes Melinda, I would add electric to boards as well. In fact, especially board fencing. If a horse was to lean hard enough to break the boards you could be looking at a pretty dangerous situation. Also, even if the Fjords aren't leaning for food, if they are scratching or rubbing, the fence boards could break and pop off. Often too, nails become loose and exposed. Just my humble opinion. Kelly The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Boarding Issues - Dieting Fjords
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Are you recommending adding electric to a board fence? Melinda Marengo Ohio 70 degrees and balmy after a perfect sunny 80's weekend On 7/23/07, kelly MacDonald [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: kelly MacDonald [EMAIL PROTECTED] I agree with the others about electric fencing. In my experience with Fjords, they really need it and can tell as soon as the fence isn't hot The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Riding Boot recommendations
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] I love Dansko's for clogs, work (office) shoes and sandals, and for paddock boots. I do not ride daily, but my first pair of Dansko riding boots is still in very good shape (just extremely dusty). :) Dansko's have a full toe box; medium width is ample as most European shoes are; and fantastic arch support. I do not know if they come in wide width. However, I just tried to find them online where I usually buy my Dansko's (zappos and dans practicals), and discovered that Dansko paddock boots are hard to come by, and my beloved style isn't even available it seems! I will have to email the company. Melinda -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: what to do with books and DVD's
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] H, he looks pretty much female to me, on the website about us section. Melinda On 7/9/07, jerrell friz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: jerrell friz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Sarah and others, First I need to apologize, and make a correction. The person living in the Yukon is a young man. For some reason I thought the person was a young lady. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #152
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oh! I want your job! Melinda On 7/3/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Other Life I m doing a little research and need your help. What do you do in your other life to support your Fjord habit? Another late entry into the other life question: I am a retail store manager. Sound dull? Here's the good part: It is a PET SUPPLY STORE/ TACK SHOP You would not even BELIEVE the discount I get - the owners are very generous that way. And I need it, as I have 5 dogs ( 1 retired racing greyhound, 1 whippet, 3 Italian greyhounds), 3 cats, 2 parrots, and one fjord. I also do italian greyhound rescue, so the # of dogs can goes up sometimes. I have the honor of working with someone who has been in the tack industry her whole life, and is an award winning saddle designer. She is teaching me many things about horses, the horse industry, and exactly how all this tack fits and works together. She is very good with fjords, and if any one wants proof that you can indeed get a custom Billy Cook saddle that fits a fjord like a glove, you can see a good picture of Britta being ridden by my trainer at the bottom of this page: www.midwestigrescue.com/brittahoof Ignore the stuff about her hooves - it is a page I am doing for my young nieces who are all taking riding lessons and I am trying to do a little long distance education. Britt was a bit hoof-challenged when I got her a year ago, and I am trying to show them the importance of correct trimming. And yes, I know she is a bit chubby. Unfortunately, she has become one of the top two mares in her drylot and now she is getting a little too much time at the round bale as a! result. She's on a diet, though! Julie in Madison The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #151
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Maybe we can meet up next time I get out to Minneapolis. Gee, small worldor just lots of connections (esp the horses). Melinda On 7/1/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 7/1/07 8:21:43 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey, Laurie! I was just wonderingn about that. Is your sister Christina Wirth? I met her, along with the other apprentices, a couple of weeks ago. Funny! Are you near Minneapolis, then? melinda, that IS my sister, our last name is WITH. she's in minneapolis, i am about 2 hours north of there. i will have to send her a note :) laurie ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Other Life / Equine Experiential Learning ?
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Lauren, I began getting very interested in working with horses when I read Linda Kohanov's The Tao of Equus. That book really excited and ignited me! And that is why I chose to get a fjord as my first horse. I figured their steadiness and intelligence would be good for me with clients. I am currently doing an apprenticeship with Wisdom Horse Coaching out of Minneapolis, and I love it. If you are interested you could learn more at their website wisdomhorsecoaching.com. Epona has an apprenticeship. I imagine that would be quite good too. What suits me better about Wisdom Horse is that the program is totally customizable to the apprentices' needs. Much easier to do that at a distance, for me (I'm in Ohio). I think there is a lot to be said, and learned, about horses as healers or helpers of humans. Symbolically the horse represents the deep feminine (intuition, etc) and facilitates the connection between earth and heaven (hence, to fly without wings) or the mundane and the spiritual. I am learning much from my varied experiences with horses, and look forward to teaching others along with the horses' assistance. I am excited to hear about others on this list with similar interest and relationship with horse. fly free, Melinda On 6/28/07, Lauren Sellars [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Lauren Sellars [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have enjoyed hearing of all the interesting people involved in fjordies. We live a simple but hard working life of farmers. Organic cherries are on the menu this week, soon apricots peaches pears apples etc. We bring our goodies into the farmers markets in Vancouver. It is amazing how out of touch people are from their food now a days. A young teenager asked me how we make cherries, she didn't know they grew on trees. We bring lots of photos of the ranch, the horses, the fruit growing. Almost have to bring branches with fruit so they can really see it. I've been reading the Tao of Equus. totally awesome stuff. Would you class this Equine experiential learning along the same lines as what the Epona group is doing? I am very interested in learning more. These fjordies would do great as healers. They have allot to teach when we listen. Lauren Snowy Mtn Fjords The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Other Life
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes, it is intriguing to learn about the varied careers and interests of the fjord list members! I am a pathologist. I read tissue samples and paps at the microscope and make the diagnoses for the biopsies and cytologies obtained at physicians' offices. I'm working on establishing a coaching career utilizing equine guided education (also referred to as equine experiential learning), and look forward to working from home in the near future (at least parttime, with the horses and coaching). Melinda and Mirakel plus Simba, Lucy, Nanook and TopCat, and sometimes Doug and Mikey (the humans). On 6/26/07, Jessica Katzman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Jessica Katzman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello everyone! This is a great subject. It is interesting to see what everyone does outside the Fjord world. To support my Fjord habit, I am a certified veterinary technician at a veterinary clinic in Janesville, WI. I work with the equine veterinarians. I have a special interest in nutrition. So I am working on doing nutritional counseling for our equine clients. It is a very rewarding job! The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: confidence
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi-- I appreciate reading the various stories from experienced horse people who lost their confidence. I, as an advanced beginner, lost a lot of ground when I fell (twice). Both times there weren't serious injuries and everything has healed fine (although slowly because I'm middle-age), but I had to learn to ride from scratch with my dressage trainer walking Mirakel in hand. My trainer fostered a rapid return to comfortable riding for me by being completely understanding and not pushing me to do anything I wasn't ready to tryno ridicule and no pressure. Mirakel has been great: talk about an honest horse! I have had trouble riding at the trot because ever since I fell off of her, when Mirakel senses I am getting unbalanced she just stops. I am eaily unbalanced so there has been more stopping than trotting for a while! The time I fell off (loose girth) I could tell she was really concerned. She immediately stopped, stood right by me, and didn't move a muscle until I was up and led her away. I felt she understood what had happened and really cared about me. good luck to us all! Melinda Marengo OH On 6/7/07, Pat Holland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Pat Holland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is anyone out there willing to share about a big loss of confidence with horses, and their path back to comfortable horse using? It's the path back that I'm most hoping to hear about... Dear Kate, With my schedule right now, I an TOTALLY swamped, BUT I HAD to write you regarding the confidence issue, because I think it is a very very very important subject. I've been training horses since I was old enough to have an owner think I had something to offer his horse. Going back 30+ years. Fjords alone I've trained over 70 some, and a good percentage stallions. In my youthful years I did some amazing things with horses that, well .weren't so amazing. I filled owners walls with trophies and ribbons, I catch rode at the big AHSA (now USEF) h/j shows, and played with the Big Boys in the QH world, and at all the big time shows... and stood in line and in front of some pretty highly touted trainers in the nation, on horses bought with enough money to feed a small nation. A few years back I lost ALL confidence. Every ounce. It took a couple of ill mannered horses, too many times on the ground and a few comments from people who thought I was damaged property, to do it - but it happened. After spending most of my life with a horse under me, I really thought I was done. The first horse and person to open the door for me - to allow me back - to my old self was Patti Jo Walter and her stallion Fair Acre's Ole. BOTH were/are honest as the day is long and gave me back my confidence. Patti Jo believed in me and Ole took care of me. Two factors with major impact on regaining confidence. Since then, I've had other good/honest horses and great owners that have reaffirmed my abilities. A few years ago I wrote on this list about Denny Emerson..and how he wrote an article about him loosing HIS confidence on a horse. (he was on the US Olympic Team). I wrote him and he wrote me back with what I am going to tell you. He said to find a GOOD, solid...HONEST horse, a horse that will not take advantage of your uncertainties. (That kind of horse is out there, Kate - but they are worth their weight in GOLD). And trust him. Take all the time you need, walk until you are so bored of walking, you want to trot. surround yourself with people who believe in you (true friends) and it will come back. DO NOT listen to people who say,...:just do it because - I know it doesn't work that way.it comes back slowly, ... very slowly.and suddenly one day youhave a horse under you and your breathing , or driving and the old feeling just does come back to you - and it feels so good. I have been truly blessed by a supportive family and extended family of great friends and owners who trust and believe in me. With that in my pocket I was able to move on...and so will you. With respect for your concerns, Pat Holland The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: List Rules
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'd rather have an address to send a check to so I don't have to make PayPal and even greater donation! (I don't so much mind the US Postal Service getting my money, I guess!) Melinda PS: What does anyone think about the name Mirakelindra for my home? Mirakel is my horse. From a web translator I found the Norwegian word indra meaning both heart and home. My sons think the name is too long and difficult to remember. I love the lyrical quality and the (purported) meaning (I don't know the Norwegian language). I also like the way it sneaks my name in there too. Any opinions or other suggestions? [I want the name to reflect my site in some way, of course, and have some a poetic/artistic quality. I'm in central Ohio on 10 acres approx 1/3 pasture, 1/3 woods, and 1/3 pond and creek. Other (non-nuisance) animals living here are hummingbirds, great blue heron, various songbirds, dogs Lucy and Nanook, and TopKat (cat!). ---thanks] On 6/2/07, Steve McIlree [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Steve McIlree [EMAIL PROTECTED] As I promised last month, I am resending the List rules out at the beginning of every month. So, since this is the beginning of a new month, below you will find a copy of the Welcome Message for the List. It contains the rules which govern the conduct I expect from the subscribers of the List, as well as some other information you may wish to review. I also mentioned when I sent this out last month, that I had set up a mechanism by which those of you who enjoy the List could show your appreciation by helping me with the expenses involved in keeping it running. As I explained, it costs me 20¢ per year to make sure there is room for each of you on the server. Since the total number of subscribers is now within a hair's breadth of 800, and since I have to pay for increments of 100, those of you who are quick at math will be able to see I paid $180 for the privilege of hosting this forum for another year. So, I set up an arrangement with PayPal to give each of you good folks a way to help me recoup some of this money. If I could clear only 20¢ from every subscriber, I'd be close to breaking even. (Remember, PayPal's service charges make it a donation of 52¢ necessary for me to clear 20¢.) Last month, 9 good folks kicked in using PayPal and one handed me her donation in cash. Now I'll have to admit I was at first a little dismayed that only 10 people cared enough about the List to help out, but then I realized since most of them contributed more than 52¢, a similar response every month would pretty much cover the costs by the time I have to pay for the next year. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: new artwork and website-in-the-making
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, All I can see is the homepage with the slideshow. Your photos are awesome. Melinda On 5/24/07, Cathy Dalton and Ernest Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Cathy Dalton and Ernest Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Folks I am excited to share with you my recent works ... see website: http://brigadoonfarm.homestead.com The website is a work in progress; it's NOT a finished product, so excuse please, the incomplete page or two. I'm learning how to do this web stuff! Ernie likes the slideshow on the homepage. :-) He tells me to hurry up though and publish some pics of his gelding Fred - his Fredtacular fjord. Soon, sez I, soon. Best regards, Many happy trails, Cathy The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: new artwork and website-in-the-making
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oh! Now I figured out how to work the buttons Melinda On 5/24/07, Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, All I can see is the homepage with the slideshow. Your photos are awesome. Melinda On 5/24/07, Cathy Dalton and Ernest Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Cathy Dalton and Ernest Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Folks I am excited to share with you my recent works ... see website: http://brigadoonfarm.homestead.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: English and Western Saddles
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I also like the saddle I got from Montana Mountain Horse. I thought the price was very reasonable. My only complaint was that it took much longer to finish my saddle than originally stated. Unexpected problems happen, but they were not willing to do anything for me to make up for the extended delay (eg: free shipping upgrade for quicker delivery). Overall, however, the customer service was very good. They even kept my photos of Mirakel modeling their draft tree in order to demonstrate a perfect fit! Melinda Marengo, Ohio hot and muggy during the day, lovely cool at night, and still no annoying bugs yet :) On 5/23/07, Silja Knoll [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Silja Knoll [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have had great luck with a recent purchase from Montana Mountain Horse, Inc (out of Buffalo WY, go figure...) They have many western style saddle to chose from and they will modify their flex draft tree (shorten the bars) to fit a Fjord or a Haflinger. Their customer service was wonderful! They sent me just the tree to make sure that it fits and than build the saddle you chose on that tree. Sounds expensive but it wasn't, by the time it was said and done, I had a brand new 'custom-like' saddle for under $700. Did I mention it is really comfortable for the rider as well? To be fair, I should mention that I am also saving up for the Sensation treeless dressage saddle that I demoed a while ago. What a comfortable saddle! Good luck! Silja -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: NFHR Registration Amnesty Ends May 31
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] thank you all for your guidance, Melinda On 5/17/07, Mike May, Registrar NFHR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Mike May, Registrar NFHR [EMAIL PROTECTED] The way it is supposed to work is the previous owner sends in the Transfer Report to me I update the records here then print you a new Certificate with your name on it mail it to you. That is what was done in your case by Neil Ruth Sorum. Some breeders just give the Certificate to the new owner let them deal with the paperwork. This is NOT a good way to do it. Sometimes the papers never get sent in we lose track of who owns the horse. Another problem with not doing the Transfer when the horse is sold is that the horse is still registered to the previous owner and it could be a problem with liability if something were to happen. You can become an NFHR member if you want to. That would keep you up to date on all of the events etc we have going on. You receive the Fjord Herald as a part of the membership. To become an NFHR member all you need to do is fill out the form at the following link send it to the address on the form. I will get you all set up. http://www.nfhr.com/PDF/Mem_form.PDF Mike Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: NFHR Registration Amnesty Ends May 31
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Green Horn Question: If one has bought an already registered fjord (such as SNF Mirakel) does the new owner need to re-register, or do anything else?! Melinda Marengo OH with canine daughters Nanook and Lucy, and soon to be adopted Gypsy Vanner (2 year old) son Simba...oh yeah, and 2 adult human sons Doug and Mikey. contentment On 5/16/07, Curtis Pierce [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Curtis Pierce [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi everyone, the NFHR registration amnesty period ends on May 31. This is an excellent opportunity to register all your Fjords at a reduced rate, especially Fjords older than 3 years. As a registry, we want to encourage all owners to register their Fjords. Detailed information on the rates and access to the forms can be found at: http://www.nfhr.com/2007RegAmnesty.htm. You can also get information from the registrar, Mike May, at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 585-872-4114. There has been a lot of registration applications submitted recently, so Mike may take a little longer to get back to you than normal. If you know someone with an unregistered Fjord Horse, but qualified to be registered, please pass this information to them. Take care! Curt Pierce The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck. ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel.~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
