Re: Trainers in MN
This message is from: Melissa Dowling mhdowl...@hughes.net Hi, I can recommend Suzette Sontag and Rick Schmitt at Smart Start Stable in Somerset, WI, just east of the Twin Cities metro area. I think it is about 2 hours away from Rochester, MN. The web site is http://www.smartstartstable.com. Melissa Dowling - Original Message - From: Dave and Patti Walter dwal...@tm.net To: fjord horse fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 5:44 PM Subject: Trainers in MN This message is from: Dave and Patti Walter dwal...@tm.net Anyone recommend any good trainers in the Rochester MN area for a Fjord mare. She is not a big problem, just needs some finishing work and owner is rather green, so she pulls a few tricks on him, but all in all a nice mare. Owner is a gentleman who likes to trail ride and would like to take some more lessons on her. Patti Jo Walter www.franciscreekfjords.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f 06:10:00 [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] 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: Melissa Dowling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kristie, I would have her front fetlocks x-rayed. I had a 6-year-old gelding who began stumbling. X-rays revealed the devastating diagnosis of bilateral low ringbone. Sadly, after extracorporeal shockwave therapy and special shoes, I was forced to conclude that my riding plans for him were never going to be realized. He is now on permanent lease to a therapeutic riding program. You won't know what's going on inside until you have x-rays done. I hope for your sake that your Fjord is just a young horse, too much on the forehand, and that as she gets stronger, her stumbling will cease. Good luck! Melissa Dowling - Original Message - From: Kristie Strange [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 6:15 PM Subject: Very clumsy 4 year old This message is from: Kristie Strange [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is it fairly normal for a 4 y/o Fjord to be VERY clumsy? My Izzy has days where she's pretty good on her feet, but also days where she can't seem to stay upright.She trips a LOT. I've been told that young horses are especially clumsy, and that she will grow out of it as she matures, but she has more than once stumbled to her knees with me on her back. I've never had her feet x-rayed. Should I? My farrier says her feet look great, and she seems prefectly sound. We've even tried rolling her toes and such, but it doesn't seem to matter. I wonder if it's her confirmation. She has a very short neck and I have notice that she trips LESS when I ride in my abetta endurance saddle as opposed to my english saddle.Like my sitting a little farther back frees up her shoulders more. Sometimes she doesn't stumble at all, but other times she makes up for it. :P Thanks! -KRistie 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: Static while vacuuming horse
This message is from: Melissa Dowling [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've found that spraying the horse lightly with Static Guard, the same spray you might use to eliminate static cling in your clothing, before you begin grooming, works fairly well. If your horse is accustomed to fly spray, he should have no problem with this spray. Melissa The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Stumbling Fjords
This message is from: Melissa Dowling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Not long after basic riding training began, my coming-6-year-old Fjord gelding began stumbling. When rest/light work, bute, hoof trimming, etc., had no effect, I had x-rays of his front pasterns taken. I was devastated at the diagnosis--low articular ringbone in both front legs. Even my vet was surprised by what the x-rays revealed, given my gelding's age. I had bought him as a long yearling, and was crazy about him. He had been to a few small shows, and everybody loved him. Needless to say, all of my plans for a dressage and trailriding life with him came to a sudden halt. Even after several rounds of extracorporeal shock wave therapy, I never felt comfortable or safe riding him on other than level surfaces, and at no faster than a walk. He had a wonderful temperament, and I wanted him to be more than a pasture ornament. After much research, I located a therapeutic riding program that, with full knowledge of his low ringbone, agreed to a permanent lease instead of a donation so that I could maintain ownership. The directors of the program are thrilled to have him, and I am happy knowing that he has had a second chance at a career. The moral of the story--Stumbling is not always benign; it can be a symptom of a serious underlying condition. Melissa Dowling The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Martie Bolinski's Fjord Stained Glass Suncatchers
This message is from: Melissa Dowling/Glenn Campbell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Martie, I have tried to reach you privately via your email address, but haven't had any success. I thought I'd try the Fjord list, figuring that you'd find my inquiry here or another list member would know how to contact you. I visited the Photopoint site and love your Fjord suncatchers. Please email me with info. regarding sizes and prices! Best regards, Melissa
Re: Chewing
This message is from: Melissa Dowling/Glenn Campbell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Adobe Hacienda wrote: This message is from: Adobe Hacienda [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi everyone My 3 yr old Fjord is very mouthy and sometimes bites and always licks. We have corrected her over and over with little success. In crossties she works the whole time she is there trying to get them in her mouth. When leading her she will grab at her rope to chew it. She goes for reins, ropes, even chains. If I picket or tie her to the trailer she will eventually eat through the rope. I need advice. I have tried pepper spray and it didnt work. We also put vinegar on the cross ties and she loved it. Help! Does anyone know about sprays containing citronella. I was told some bees are attracted by it and horses have been killed that were sprayed with it. I was considering Clack (sp?) the fly spray mentioned on this list but see it has citronella. Can someone tell me where I can buy Harness Honey? Thanks for the help Cathy Sedona, AZ Dear Cathy, This season I have used Clac 86 and my horses are still alive! I can't say that it worked any better or worse than any other fly spray, but I have not had any disastrous consequences from its use. Harness Honey Leather Conditioner can be ordered through the following web site: http://www.carouselfarm.com. Hope this helps. Regards, Melissa
