Re: Mare
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com That was Exactly my opinion one can Always put up a temporary fence...just to keep the mare safe On Tuesday, October 29, 2013 10:17 AM, Robin Churchill rbc...@yahoo.com wrote: This message is from: Robin Churchill rbc...@yahoo.com Why can't she separate them temporarily with temporary electric fence rather than let the mare get beat up until she can find a place for her? I do it at my place all the time when I want to keep my horses out of something like standing water, java plums etc. I'm sure she wants to get rid of the mare at some point but some people don't seem to have any problem solving ability. Sorry to be blunt but that is ridiculous. Robin Sent from my iPhone Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Rabies
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Same thing in Maine...rabies vaccine must be given by vet...crazy On Monday, October 14, 2013 10:17 AM, Mary Ofjord ma...@boreal.org wrote: This message is from: Mary Ofjord ma...@boreal.org A few years ago, when I wrote for a small horse publication, I researched the rabies issue in Minnesota because folks wanted to know if they should vaccinate for the disease. The research was interesting, to say the least. I have NOT vaccinated for rabies, yet, but will be doing so in the future. From 2008 to 2012, Minnesota had 326 cases of rabies. There has never been a reported case of rabies in Cook County, where we live. Our county is mostly wilderness, and there are a lot of animals around here, including skunks, bats, foxes, etc. Interestingly, most of the cases involved bats and skunks in other parts of the state. Only one horse has tested positive for rabies during those years. Apparently I have been very lucky because when I was a child, I used to capture bats that hid behind the shutters on cabins. I would carefully pick them up with a stick and place them in my jacket, only to surprise my friends when I opened my jacket and had bats hanging in there! YIKES! Yes, I knew bats might carry rabies, but I guess I didn't know any better and I was very careful that they didn't bite me. Our rabies vaccines also must be administered by a vet, but they are only around $30. Cheap insurance to be sure. Mary Ofjord North Coast Services, LLC 218-387-1879 I give rabies shots Every year Lucky you! In calif you can only get your animals vaccinated by a vet. It has been outlawed for consumers to obtain the vaccine. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Rabies vaccine?
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com I give rabies shots Every year to Andy and J.J. They've never had any reaction and it sure beats the alternative! I feel it's worth every penny On Sunday, October 13, 2013 5:06 PM, Gail Russell g...@zeliga.com wrote: This message is from: Gail Russell g...@zeliga.com i give them. Separately. No problems. I believe there was a reported case of horse rabies in California not so long ago. On Sun, Oct 13, 2013 at 12:50 PM, Main Email divingduoandcor...@comcast.net wrote: This message is from: Main Email divingduoandcor...@comcast.net I am the only one at my barn who vaccinates for rabies. We board in a rural area of Colorado (Morrison) south of area with a significant increase in rabies...it was found at a horse barn after a feral kitten was diagnosed with it... after scratching people. Who else gives rabies shots? Do yours have reactions? Have any recommendations? Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Rabies vaccine?
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Thank you so much Robin for informing people on this dreaded disease... On Sunday, October 13, 2013 5:45 PM, S K windyacre...@yahoo.com wrote: This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com I give rabies shots Every year to Andy and J.J.�They've never had any reaction and it sure beats the alternative!�I feel it's worth every penny On Sunday, October 13, 2013 5:06 PM, Gail Russell g...@zeliga.com wrote: This message is from: Gail Russell g...@zeliga.com i give them.�Separately.�No problems.�I believe there was a reported case of horse rabies in California not so long ago. On Sun, Oct 13, 2013 at 12:50 PM, Main Email divingduoandcor...@comcast.net wrote: This message is from: Main Email divingduoandcor...@comcast.net I am the only one at my barn who vaccinates for rabies.�We board in a rural area of Colorado (Morrison) south of area with a significant increase in rabies...it was found at a horse barn after a feral kitten was diagnosed with it... after scratching people. Who else gives rabies shots?� Do yours have reactions?� Have any recommendations? Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Hoof Soaking
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Why not just invest in a medicine boot? From: Gail Russell g...@zeliga.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2013 10:50 PM Subject: RE: Hoof Soaking This message is from: Gail Russell g...@zeliga.com Problem is, they stomp and break right through it if they are not on soft ground or grass. I saw an idea for using an empty IV fluid bag to soak a hoof. http://www.pangaeaequestrian.com/1/post/2012/11/tip-use-an-empty-iv-fluid-bag -to-soak-your-horses-hoof.html Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Hoof Soaking
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com That's Awesome...thanks so much for all the info! I'm going to get an IV bag just in case ! From: Curtis cepi...@yahoo.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2013 9:57 AM Subject: RE: Hoof Soaking This message is from: Curtis cepi...@yahoo.com S K windyacre...@yahoo.com wrote: Why not just invest in a medicine boot? Here is a Tiny URL version of the link posted by Ruth Bushnell, http://tinyurl.com/kpfuj5m. The main reasons for using this method is that the bags can be obtained from a vet for free, it is a lot easier and less mess than a bucket, and easier that working with a medicine boot. As Robin mentioned, you do need to use the vet type of IV bag, and not the people type. As a disclaimer statement, the owners of Pangaea Equestrian Services are close friends of mine and fellow Icelandic breeders. Take care! Curt Pierce Mathias, WV http://www.deepcreekfarm.com/ Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: foal contest
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com If I may ask, where are the pics? May we all see them??? From: Bonnie Liermann toula...@gmail.com To: fjord list fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Sunday, July 7, 2013 12:00 PM Subject: foal contest This message is from: Bonnie Liermann toula...@gmail.com I voted - very cute pictures. let us know the results. bonnie Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Birds
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com That's great, I'm trying to teach my pups to have the utmost respect for my boys when I take them out of the barn...so far they run to get out of their way! Now if only I could get them to stop chasing the poor cats!! From: Jo Wilgus rjrfj...@verizon.net To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Thursday, July 4, 2013 2:59 PM Subject: Re: Birds This message is from: Jo Wilgus rjrfj...@verizon.net Regn gets so annoyed at the dogs around here on trail. i think it is their barking and jumping on fence. she would love to get her teeth on them. she has kicked 2 dogs to the curb that came behind her. oh well, keep your dog contained or it can happen. - Original Message - but instead pinned her ears and flipped her head up and down with this indignant look on her face. She was completely annoyed FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Birds
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Aww, what a good girlI would certainly give her a piece of licoricemy Fjords love it! Makes a great treat for a job well done From: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com To: fjordhorse-dig...@angus.mystery.com Sent: Thursday, July 4, 2013 2:42 PM Subject: Birds This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Hi Everyone, Thought I would share a quick story about my trail ride last weekend. My mare and I were in some deep grass entering in to a canopy of fir trees. Up flew this little bird and thunk hit my mare square between the nostrils. She did not jump out of her skin, but instead pinned her ears and flipped her head up and down with this indignant look on her face. She was completely annoyed with the bird. I gave her a good girl pat on her neck, which made everything better. A good fjord she is. Rosemary in Sunny Wa. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Birds
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Sounds like she's making sure you get a Great ride and won't be intimidated by Anything!!! Go Regn!!! From: Me Kint me.k...@yahoo.com To: Fjord List fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Thursday, July 4, 2013 3:31 PM Subject: Re: Birds This message is from: Me Kint me.k...@yahoo.com From Mary's iPad PLEASE REMOVE ALL E-MAIL ADDRESSES BEFORE SENDING OR FORWARDING THIS EMAIL. On Jul 4, 2013, at 11:59, Jo Wilgus rjrfj...@verizon.net wrote: she has kicked 2 dogs to the curb t Hooray for Regn Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Diarrhea (again)
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com I have had this problem also from time to time..I've always had results when I put my J.J. on beet pulpI swear it works wonders...I think it might have something to do with your pasture grass which I've also run intoTry feeding just hay, with beet pulp in a little grain...I feed my Fjord 1 cup of grain to 1 quart of beet pulp twice a day when he has diarrhea...No pasture grass...You should get results in as little as a couple of days...If it keeps up try cutting the grain down to 1 cup...or even 1/2 cup until you see results.. From: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com To: fjordhorse-dig...@angus.mystery.com Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 8:12 PM Subject: Diarrhea (again) This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Hi Everyone, I know I have discussed this before.but I am completely almost out of answers, or things to try. My mare has had chronic mild diarrhea. She is not sick, no fever, not lethargic. Her manure is soft to completely runny on any given day. Sometimes two runny piles, the rest normal and formed. Sometimes her hind end is covered (today) with spatters all over her legs. Other times I call it liquid gas when she passes gas and a small amount of manure fluid comes out just enough to make a mess. I own stock in Costco baby wipes. Today I will have to give her a bath it's that bad. I have had the vet out, did blood work, nothing shows up. Vet thinks its the hay. I have tried local Washington grass hay, still runny on and off, first and second cutting Timothy, still runny, have tried eastern Washington orchard grass, gets anywhere from projectile diarrhea to normal on that. I have tried supplements like yeasac, bio sponge, pro-bios, aloe juice seemed to help a little. She has been wormed regularly. She gets 30 minutes to one hour on pasture per day. The diarrhea seems to be worse in! wet weather which we have had lots of rain the last few days. I have noticed some bloating on diarrhea days, which makes riding impossible. I don't even try any more when I can tell she has had many piles of loose manure. I have taken her out on rides when I have seen maybe one runny pile prior to rising, and then I notice her attitude is not as cooperative as usual, which I can understand. I have thought about feeding papaya, to see if it helps. I have taken her off all supplements and am sort of waiting it out before I try something different. I have even read about the water if its not the right ph levels it can upset their stomach? Anyone heard of that? My well water runs about 6.4 ph. I have heard about adding baking soda to the water to bring the ph level up? I am really stumped as to why there would be normal formed piles and then completely runny ones? Some days it's 50/50, one half runny, the other half solid, normal. Other days maybe three runny piles the rest normal. I also seems like the longer the grass in the pasture, the looser the piles. I know I sound crazy, but this does drive me crazy. Comments welcome. Rosemary in Roy Wa. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Diarrhea (again)
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Oh my, I've always only fed my horses twice a day...Three to four flakes in the am with grain and again in p.m. This has always worked for me when I had my quarter horse and arab now with my Fjords...I will ask my vet about this...I don't have much pasture at all so have to feed hay...If I feed too much they just play with it and throw it around after awhile... From: Gail Russell g...@zeliga.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 12:44 AM Subject: RE: Diarrhea (again) This message is from: Gail Russell g...@zeliga.com This is from the Happy Grazers facebook page. It would go along with acid in the water, I suppose. I wonder if slow feeders, with hay constantly available, might help? DID YOU KNOW?: Horses are biologically designed to eat 20 hours per day. Unlike deer, they are not browsers, they are grazers. Chewing produces saliva, which helps buffer stomach acids. On a pasture/hay diet a horse normally produces up to 10 gallons of saliva per day. When there is less for the horse to eat all day, less saliva is produced which translates into less buffering of the stomach acids. This can result in an increased imbalance of the bacteria in the stomach, and increased production of stomach acid, and thus the potential increase in gastric ulcers. If the stomach becomes more acidic than it should be, gas is produced by bacterial fermentation, and the result can be pain, colic, or even stomach wall rupture. From: owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com [owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com] On Behalf Of Jo Wilgus [rjrfj...@verizon.net] Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 6:44 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: Diarrhea (again) This message is from: Jo Wilgus rjrfj...@verizon.net - Original Message - From: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com To: fjordhorse-dig...@angus.mystery.com Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 5:12 PM Subject: Diarrhea (again) This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com My mare has had chronic mild diarrhea. Comments welcome. Hi Rose. Try switching to pellets. That is my comment. Jo Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: mules more............
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Ditto-Ditto for me Mary...I would Never have a Fjord after reading these ghoulish stories!! From: Mary Ofjord ma...@boreal.org To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 12:48 PM Subject: mules more This message is from: Mary Ofjord ma...@boreal.org I have not heard of Fjords with the issues that have come up with this current thread, but apparently they are out there. Such as; not liking to have their feet handled; kicking when cornered (any horse would do that); unfriendly Fjords, bolting and spooking... I have never seen any of these qualities in any of the Fjords I have been around. If I didn't know better and had just read these past few posts, I surely would not want a Fjord. These are not horse issues; they are more than likely caused by people's improper handling of the horses. And in praise of mules; nowadays, the mule people are breeding some outstanding mules - beautiful animals, and when treated and started with kindness and respect, they turn out just fine. I'm not saying you have to be wishy-washy around them, but some of the comments about bad mules also come from improper handling of the animals - the 'Old Mule Skinner' ways. The comment below from Rovena's trimmer about the mules aiming to kill just exacerbates the reputation of these fine animals. So sad. Mary Ofjord North Coast Services, LLC 218-387-1879 You mean about how mules kick? This message is from: Theresa Christiansen t...@littlerockfarm.com Wow! I own both mules and fjords and have for years. I couldn't disagree more with your farrier. This message is from: Rovena Kessinger ro_k...@yahoo.com Yea it seems like a lot of horse people are scared of mules. My trimmer was very, very cautious. She siad mules kick to kill, and they can aim. They think the fjord is so cute and cuddly, but he is actually a lot more likely to hurt somebody than the mule. The mule always knows where his feet are, never tries to kick anybody, and he is very friendly to people, and loves for people to pet him and talk to him nicely. The fjord is not very friendly and is scared by people he doesn't know, plus he's clumsy, so is much more likely to squash somebody. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: What Size/Brand Saddle?
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Hi Joy. I too am having to replace my Andy's saddle..He's outgrown his...Let me know what you find out about measuring for a saddle..Good luck. Susan From: Joy Kitson hvyh...@gmail.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 2:04 PM Subject: What Size/Brand Saddle? This message is from: Joy Kitson hvyh...@gmail.com Does anyone have suggestions for a fairly new Fjord owner for fitting my mare with a saddle? I am finding nothing appropriate. Thanks in advance for any wisdom. Joy and Berit in Southeastern MI Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Beet Pulp Pellets
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Hi Dianne, I also feed soaked beet pulp...I make a nice hot mash on the cold winter mornings, they Love it! I have two Norwegian Fjords one 10 and his brother who is 4. They get a quart mixed right into their feed every morning..if it's a real cold day, they also get it at night... I'm a firm believer on beat pulp! Susan in -0 degree in Maine From: Dianne White draakosdri...@yahoo.com To: Fjord list fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2013 10:44 AM Subject: Beet Pulp Pellets This message is from: Dianne White draakosdri...@yahoo.com We started feeding soaked beet pulp pellets after my Fjord colicked 10 years ago on our vet's recommendation. He has never colicked again. We now feed all of our horses beet pulp daily in the evening. Our horses have not gotten fat. We have also noted that we have never lost a horse to colic that was on beet pulp. I'm not saying that it prevents colic, because we feed hay as well, but the horses that are on beet pulp have survived even the worst bouts. And I agree that it helps keep them hydrated in the cold Colorado winter months. Dianne in -6 degrees in Western Colorado Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: What I discovered with beet pulp pellets
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Hi Kim, I also once had a QH who had a sensitive tummy...I started her right on the soaked beet pult and Voila! no more colic! She didn't gain weight from it whatsoever...I don't even measure it out with my Fjords half the time...I can pretty much judge by looking how much their getting... I also had an Arabian mare some time ago who also had that sensitive stomach. She thrived on the beet pulp... I give it to my dogs also when they need a nice warm breakfast Hope this helps Susan... From: Kim Manzoni kim.manz...@yahoo.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2013 5:00 AM Subject: Re: What I discovered with beet pulp pellets This message is from: Kim Manzoni kim.manz...@yahoo.com Hi Rosemary Thank you for that information. I have been battling the same issue with my QH gelding, Toby. I have had blood work, stool samples, vet visits and more supplements than I can count. With little success. He is an overweight under worked QH so I am concerned the beet pulp would add weight. Also, he is prone to colic (sensitive tummy?) so that is something else for me to consider. But, I will mention this all to my vet the next time she comes out to see what she thinks. It might be the answer for him too. Thank you for sharing!! Its great that horsepeople dont keep info to themselves and we like to share our knowledge. -Kim in Md... tired of cleaning poop butts. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Beet pulp
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com My Fjords don't get any more grain than usual...I feed 2 cups of grain in a.m. with 1 quart of beet pulp...I put in just enough water as not to burn or let it stick..I put it on high heat and as soon as it starts to boil I take it off the stove and let it swellmaking sure it's All swelledif not, I add more waterI leave it in pan with the cover on for about 15 minutes...I then take it out to the barn and take the cover off to let it steam so it's not too hot...They love a warm breakfastFor grain I feed Poulin They get the same thing in the evenings.They love it! Not any problems anymore with my young J.J. He too use to have very loose stools... From: jhalst7...@aol.com jhalst7...@aol.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2013 6:19 PM Subject: Beet pulp This message is from: jhalst7...@aol.com My Fjord, Patrick, also has what I call runny butt periodically. His manure is fine but he apparently has excess liquid in his gut. Cleaning his rear is not fun in the cold! I changed him from first to second cut hay several years ago and that helped a little but for same reason the last batch of second cut has started the problem up again. I do get nervous because he had to have colic surgery three years ago and that was followed three months later with EPM! He has been doing so well, being ridden again etc., except for the runny rear end which just started up again in the fall. It seems to be related to the weather also. When there is a sudden change in temperature it gets a little worse. Has anyone else noticed this? I'm really interested in the comments about beet pulp. How much should be given? Do you have to reduce the grain? Patrick currently gets Blue Seal Trotter pellets both morning and night and hay three times a day. I know he would LOVE to get more edible stuff! Carol and Patrick in CT Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: smart fjord
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com I use a tub heater in the walk thru but had to put a heavy mesh wire on the part of the cord that was exposed due to my 4yr. old J.J. trying to play with it! Other than that it works fine...no problems From: sandra church minih...@hotmail.com To: fjord list fjordhorse-dig...@angus.mystery.com Sent: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 9:12 PM Subject: smart fjord This message is from: sandra church minih...@hotmail.com Hi- Just wanted to share another story about how smart our Fjords are. We have heaters in our water tubs and I've always been a bit uncomfortable about using them and without my knowledge our main tub's heater was not working properly. Here's the story: Last week I found the water hydrant running in next field and I blamed my daughter for leaving it on although I know she's very careful about turning it off. We don't want to ever run our well dry or harm the pump. This week I found the same water hydrant running full blast and I knew my daughter was innocent this time because she was sick in bed. I'd noticed Loki spending a lot of time next to his neighbor's tub but there's a fence between he the tub but he could reach the hydrant's handle. Loki is very playful mouthy so I decided that he was turning the faucet on but why now? He's lived in that pasture for 13 years without messing with his neighbor's faucet. My husband figured out a way to lock down the handle so neither Loki nor Honey (Belgian cross) could turn on the hydrant. A day later I noticed Honey was trying to drink out of the main tub jerking her head up so I knew something was wrong. I unplugged the heater then she drank with gusto. It then occurred to me that Loki was turning on the other faucet to cause that tub to overflow into their pasture. They had dug a small hole created their own tiny pond but that dried up after Steve locked down the handle. Steve used a voltage meter only found a tiny bit of voltage going on in their tub but it was enough to keep them from drinking. I'm so thankful that the problem has been solved but I'm even more grateful that Loki was able to basically keep themselves watered by turning on his neighbor's tub. I fill all tubs everyday hadn't noticed any problems because there seems to be a quicker evaporation rate when the heaters are on so it's hard to tell what the horses are drinking versus the evaporation. So we've bought a new heater I might replace all the heaters since they've had about the same amount of usage. Does anyone have any advice using tub heaters? I'm lucky that Loki Honey didn't dehydrate or colic I never want that possibility to happen again. Loki is now 22 years old I've recently brought him out of being semi-retired to trail ride since my Walking Horse is fully retired due to Lyme, Cushings associated problems. Loki loves getting back on the trails...he practically dragged me to the trailer last week. He figures there's more grass where he's headed than what he has at home! Enjoy your fjords! I'm crazy about mine! Sandra in Va. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Debbie....good work boots
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com I agree. The muck boot is the best...Country Supply has themcan't beat the price, but I did find Tractor Supply has them at same price... From: Jeanne Zuker jmzu...@att.net To: Fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2012 9:43 AM Subject: Debbiegood work boots This message is from: Jeanne Zuker jmzu...@att.net I have tried a lot of boots BUT for actually working around the yard, barn, pasture, stalls, NOTHING beats the Muck boot!! I have mid calf and I can slip my foot into them without worry about dirty laces or having them come untied. A bonus is I can wear the same Muck boot year around they never get wet so my feet stay dry and they don't get pulled off in the muddy season (Michigan has at least a couple muddy seasons.) They don't cost an arm and a leg and they last a long time. They are my personal vote for an actual work boot year around. While I don't ride in them for the dirty stuff you can't beat them.and when they are grungy you can spray them clean. Jeanne Windy Acres Montywho LOVES the muddy seasons, and the snow and everything else Michigan Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: two fjords for sale
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com I wish I had more land Sara...I love the Fjords! From: Sara Faull s...@mandalafarm.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2012 12:09 PM Subject: two fjords for sale This message is from: Sara Faull s...@mandalafarm.com We have two fjords for sale that need to find a home before winter. The owner has to sell them due to a divorce. Prices are negotiable. They are also both listed on our website sales page www.mandalafarm.com/sales/index.html They are great horses and are full of potential. They have had a ton of ground work and have both been started riding and driving. Sara Faull Mandala Farm Maine Fallon (Drafn x Malene Stansorp) Fallon is an eight year old fjord mare. She is wonderfully affectionate and curious. Her gaits are very smooth and comfortable. She is calm and willing and easily handled. She has been both ridden and driven. She would make an excellent family horse since she can do it all and is gentle enough for even the smallest children. She would make a wonderful broodmare as well. $3500 Baen (MVF Karimann x Sasha) Baen is a seven year old fjord gelding. He is the son of one of our best mares Sasha. He has a long body and nice long trot. He would make a great riding or driving horse. He is green to both riding and driving, but is very willing and eager to please. He has the personality of being a little mischievous, but also wants to lay his head in your arms. He has been around farm animals of all types and is handled by children routinely. $3500 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: parade fjords
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com I'm wondering letting these heavy manes to fall naturally can cause the crest to start to fall also..my farrier thinks the manes are just so heavy that's probably why the manes have to be cut...any info on this? From: Mary Ofjord ma...@boreal.org To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2012 11:22 AM Subject: Re: parade fjords This message is from: Mary Ofjord ma...@boreal.org It makes them look like Shetland ponies on steroids! I must admit I would love to have one of my Fjords grow out their manes, but it takes a long time. Once they start to flop over, I have to cut them. Mary O. Interesting; it seems like all of them have full manes. Is that becoming a trend or is it a cowboy thing? Nice looking teams, even if their manes are au naturale :-) __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 7338 (20120729) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Saddles
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Hi Stephenie! I like your reply, not confusing at all !!! That's Exactly what I'm going to dotake my time and hunt around...I'd like to bring Andy down to the tack shop but it's an hours ride and can't go without his baby brother...I have never tried to trailer the little one ( J.J. ) That's next on the agenda They can try saddles on him right there...but these saddles sound very heavy...( western draft wide tree's ) and Icelandic sizes..but she said they tend to be heavy...I can't lift too much wt. anymore...I lifted 3 1/2 tons of wood pellets in 40 lb. bags for the wood stove last winter and my poor shoulder doesn't and won't lift heavy anymore... Yes, I'm confused, to say the least...I'll find that saddle, I'm sure somedaylol I've had many people from this site trying to sell me saddles, but it's tough when you can't try them on People here have been absolutely wonderful with all the advice..everyone's trying to help God Bless you all! That's what makes me love horse people, always trying to help each other...the way it should be! I'll let everyone know if I do find a saddle but tend to agree with my trainer, No saddle will Ever be perfect, as his girlfriend tends to think...we can only do the best we can for the Horse first then the rider. Riding should be fun, like you say, not a burden to either of youHe works with so many horses he's the one I think I'd listen to... I want to thank Each and Everyone of you who have helped me with my search...Your a Wonderful Group!! God Bless Each and Every one of you!! Susan.. From: S Sexton ssext...@hotmail.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Monday, July 9, 2012 8:58 PM Subject: RE: Saddles This message is from: S Sexton ssext...@hotmail.com Hmm, I'd say the trainer's girlfriend gets less weight to her comments than your trainer - after all, your trainer would have a better idea how you and your horses move and are conformed. Plus, the saddle fitter probably is wanting to sell you a saddle from her own stock/store... which makes her opinion likely more biased. Just my 2 cents, plus you can always do what Sparrow and I are trying - we're going to demo several different brands of treeless (along with trying some treed XW) saddles and see what WE like and go from there. If you figure to keep an open mind and find what fits your horse and you, who cares what the others think, they don't have to try and ride in it! LOL After all, just think how unhappy your horse would be in an ill fitting saddle, whether it's treed or treeless, and how unhappy you'd be in an ill fitting seat/twist and how that would make riding NO FUN - I try to focus on that and ignore the rest of the comments. I'm getting some heat for trying the treeless from some local dressage club big whigs, but I even tried some of their for sale treed saddles, and they didn't fit us either. So whatever it is that fits us both in the end is what I'll buy. Good Luck! I know it's frustrating and time consuming and costly, hope your hunt goes well and smoothly. StephanieKansas www.sextonstables.com/mares.html Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Saddles
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Thank you for the reply LolaI'm very confused at the moment...so many conflicting answers...My trainer's girlfriend works at fitting horses to their saddles and she doesn't like the treeless due to the strain on the horse's backbut my trainer says they're greathm From: Lola Lahr lolal...@gmail.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Monday, July 9, 2012 10:38 AM Subject: Re: Saddles This message is from: Lola Lahr lolal...@gmail.com I use the FreeForm treeless saddles (Action Rider Tack is a great place to buy them - or used are great too- check on an endurance site). They have a more of a twist so the seat is not as flat and wide as the Bob Marshall. I tried the Bob Marshall and loved it, but my mare's back was too wide and flat so it felt like my legs were sticking straight out to the sides and I couldn't really use them ;-) My FreeForms fit ALL of my horses, so I only need enough saddles for the number of riders going. I find that with a good saddle pad, girth, and proper tightening - just like a treed saddle- they don't slip any more than any other saddle, and I grab the front of the saddle to get on. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Saddles
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com After much reading, I think I'll stick with the saddle with the tree...I'm not 200 lbs. but have been told by many, many people that these saddles may hurt the horses back..I don't want to hurt my horse's back..even though my trainer says Andy will let me know if it's hurting him...Don't want to put him through that Thanks everyone out there for all the very knowledgeable info! From: jern...@mosquitonet.com jern...@mosquitonet.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Monday, July 9, 2012 1:30 PM Subject: Re: Saddles This message is from: jern...@mosquitonet.com Treeless saddles may not be good for a heavy rider: more of a strain on the horse's back. Light riders are OK Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska Thank you for the reply LolaI'm very confused at the moment...so many conflicting answers...My trainer's girlfriend works at fitting horses to their saddles and she doesn't like the treeless due to the strain on the horse's backbut my trainer says they're greathm Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Bob Marshall Saddles
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Thank you so much ToniWe're the same ageYour much more experienced than I am for sure! Happy Riding!! Susan From: Toni toekn...@frontier.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Monday, July 9, 2012 5:12 PM Subject: Bob Marshall Saddles This message is from: Toni toekn...@frontier.com About Bob Marshall saddles, I have had no problems with them slipping. I have always been a well balanced rider. I believe a lot of the slippage problems have to do with poor balance. That said, it doesn't take very much off balance riding to cause a saddle to slip. Having a more dominant side can cause it. (sitting deeper into one hip than another, for example) Then, the opposite leg (stirrup) has to push more in order to balance; or, the opposite shoulder or side of the body (rib cage) collapses to counter act the off balance seat. A person may not even feel it, and it may not be very discernable to an observer. But just that little bit can cause a saddle to slip during riding. I am not saying saddles don't slip because of poor fit. I am saying that I believe most slippage problems have to do with balance issues. I am now 60 years old and still ride bareback most of the time. I have a few pilates tapes that I use about twice a week to keep my core strength up. I don't have any more time to excercise than the next person, but I decided it was important to me. I hope I have 30+ more years of riding in me, but one never knows, and at my age, I'm leaving nothing to chance. Toni P.S. Make sure you have a good saddle pad under the saddle. The folks at Bob Marshall can advise you with that. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Fjords and hay waste
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com My boys also clean up every bite of their hay! No waste whatsoeverWhy the psyllium? Isn't that fiber? From: Corinne and Scott Logan willowsedgef...@msn.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Saturday, July 7, 2012 10:01 AM Subject: Fjords and hay waste This message is from: Corinne and Scott Logan willowsedgef...@msn.com I've been researching slow feeders this morning thinking it would help boredom in the paddock for the herd. One of the things I keep reading is about how much money is saved because the horses aren't wasting any hay. Wasting hay??? Mine pick up every teeny, tiny scrap off their mats (yes, a reminder to add some psyllium to their feed :) ) and you'd never know we had even fed them. They are all a perfect 5 on the body score chart - with the exception of Fair Acres Ole, who's a little lean from constantly walking the fence line trying to see the ladies. Just wondering what the rest of the Fjords table manners are like out there...do they clean their plates? Anyone have any experience making/DIY a slow feeder? Enjoy your day and try to keep cool! Corinne Logan Willows Edge Farm Boise/Kuna, Idaho http://www.willowsedgefarm.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WillowsEdgeFarmIdaho Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Hot Fjords!!! WHEW!!
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com In regards to keeping the horses in at night..I also like to know my boys Andy and J.J. are tucked in safe and sound..I use to leave my quarter horses out but somehow since having the Fjords, I like it when their in their stalls for the night, munching on hay Some think I'm too much of a coddler doing this, but I sleep much better knowing their safe. Susan From: jadeb...@aol.com jadeb...@aol.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Saturday, July 7, 2012 11:38 AM Subject: Re: Hot Fjords!!! WHEW!! This message is from: jadeb...@aol.com It's been pushing 100F all this week in SE MI with matching humidity so I sympathize with Mary in MN! This is really the only kind of weather that puts Braveheart, Bogie and I out of the game. BH is a tough boy and we've been trying to get ready for Cedar Rapids to avoid disgracing the family name but, as it turns out, we've taken most of this last week off. Both of us have been dripping sweat just from walking from my trainer's barn to the indoor arena...never mind the 8-10 miles we usually like to do with the buggy down the local roads. Bogie is at home and has been spending most of his days outside. I have a small barn (3 stalls and a tack room) so I just leave the back door and his stall door open so he can come and go as he likes. The water is in the barn and he has hay and grass outside so he's muddling through. Still, he's pretty sweaty by dinner time so I rinse him off before he retires to his stall for the night. I know lots of folks would just leave him loose like that all the time but I feel better knowing he's in his stall at night. There's no real reason for feeling that way. We don't have wolves and/or bears (see Mary and Jean) and I really do know that no stall guarantees that the pony contained therein will be safe from everything. I guess I just feel better when he's in his room at night. Truthfully, since I can't see the pasture or barn from my house, I worry more about the activities of my fellow man than I do about roving bands of rampaging raccoons. Anyhow, they're saying that day temps are going back to the 80s and night temps to the 60s this week so I guess the honeymoon will be over for all of us...and I'm really glad! Bogie will miss uninterrupted leisure but BH is bored and I am SO tired of my jeans sticking to every inch of me! To cooler days...in Cedar Rapids too, I hope! Kay and Braveheart, who'd be twiddling his thumbs if he had thumbs and Bogie, who believes that hot days (with an evening bath) are not too high a price to pay for total sloth -Original Message-o From: Mary Ofjord ma...@boreal.org To: fjordhorse fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Wed, Jul 4, 2012 12:15 pm Subject: Hot Fjords!!! This message is from: Mary Ofjord ma...@boreal.org his has been a great discussion about Fjords and heat. I am currently sing my Fjord for a trail guide horse for the local stable. It has been relatively hot here in northern Minnesota with the temps in the high 80s nd the humidity around the same. The trail we use goes steadily up hill for about a mile to a mile and a uarter. My horse gets quite sweaty, even sweating around his eyes and face nd the top of his rump by the time we reach the top of the trail. He doesn't eem to breathe heavily though. No panting or flaring of nostrils. I have ried to get him to drink more water and have run across the old proverb -You an lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink more than once. esterday, I got him to take a few mouthfuls of water by playing Dunking for ookies! If I put some corn chips into the bucket, he'd go after them, but e really didn't drink. He did finally take some water in the trough they ave for the dude horses, which was warm and icky. He's slightly.overweight, ut seems otherwise in pretty good condition. The stable horses are mostly rab-crosses and don't seem to mind the heat nor sweat as much as my Fjord or his owner) does. Do any of you feel it's okay to keep working him in this heat because of the weating on the uphill leg of the trip? They generally cool down by the imes we get back down. Mary O (in HOT Northern Minnesota) Did somebody mention Global Warming? _ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature atabase 7270 (20120704) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com Important FjordHorse List Links: ubscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e H-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw H_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Salt, Sweat, etc.
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Thanks for all the infoI was told the treeless saddles slip alot ...do you find this to be so? That's all I need is to land on the ground...I'm a novice, got my dream babies later in life...so need a really good saddle,,,your so right, my horse comes first...I want him to be comfortable...My trainer told me I could use my saddle for about an hour at a time...but when we do start going out, I will be out more than an hour. Susan From: Toni toekn...@frontier.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Saturday, July 7, 2012 7:59 PM Subject: Re: Salt, Sweat, etc. This message is from: Toni toekn...@frontier.com I use a block of white salt. It comes off the form with a hole in one side, and I put it in the barn hole side up. The horses dribble water into the hole from the water tank and then lick. I believe the water dissolves the salt and makes it easier to lick up. Different people like either loose or block salt; whatever fits their horses, and their, routine. Just as long as they get some. A comment on the Bob Marshall saddles. My husband and I each own one. They fit our round Fjords and also my friend's TWH (which is about six feet long and six inches wide, exaggeration, but you get the point) I love the saddle. It's comfortable for me as well as my horses(s). Hopefully I won't ruffle any feathers out there, but if you buy one, make sure it is not made by Circle Y. The folks at Bob Marshall will let you use one for a short period of time, and then you send it off to the next person on the list. I had my stirrups set back about an inch. I am a former hunter/jumper, and do not like the feeling most western saddles give me. (Like a water skier, or a recliner chair) I went to The Natural Gait in Iowa a few years back for a riding clinic and brought my Bob Marshall with me. I was renting my horse from them and asked them to just try it out; if they weren't happy, I wouldn't use it. Well, they let me use it and liked how well it fit their horse. Then I found out that one of the owners had one. We had a good laugh. Good luck in your search for a saddle. The two things in which we all need to find a right fit, is first the horse and then the saddle. P.S. to Mary. Good advice on making sure a horse is scraped after hosing down or bathing. I always scrape down my horse. Toni S K Wrote: I found your article very imformativeI'm really confused as to which salt I should use.. my 9 yr old Fjord has almost outgrown his saddle...He's filled out and gained alot of weight...He told me to look into a Bob Marshall treeless saddle. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Salt, Sweat, etc.
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Toni, I found your article very imformativeI'm really confused as to which salt I should use..I always used the loose salt in a large rubber feed bowl right next to their water in the walk-thruI'm wondering i f I should now buy a block...??? I'd also heard they were more for cows with their raspy tonguenot for a horse... Also, yesterday my horse trainer, Chris Lombard told me Andy my 9 yr old Fjord has almost outgrown his saddle...He's filled out and gained alot of weight...He told me to look into a Bob Marshall treeless saddle. I'd appreciate any comment on these saddles.Chris's wife is an expert dealing with saddles, that's her business, she doesn't like the treeless saddles...but it' shard to find a good western saddle for a Fjord...as I'm sure you all know... Susan From: Toni toekn...@frontier.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Friday, July 6, 2012 12:51 AM Subject: Salt, Sweat, etc. This message is from: Toni toekn...@frontier.com Great thread on the list about our horses and this heat! I am usually a lurker, but had to write in today. The temps topped out at 107 degrees here today, and I decided to rinse my horses off. The heat and humidity has been brutal the last 4 weeks, and my Fjord and Mustang have been drinking lots and lots of water. A tank usually lasts 4 to 5 days depending on the weather. I have been filling it almost every day. They have a salt block right next to the water tank and my mustang sucks up some water and dribbles it in the hole on the salt block to disolve the salt. He's pretty clever. Neither one of them tries to chew on it, just dribble and lick. If I want my Fjord to drink more, I give him a few peppermint flavored treats. He always drinks right afterward. I have been concerned about sweating because it's been so hot. Everyday I walk out in the pasture to check them out. Everyday they have been just fine. If they get too hot, they hang around in the barn and catch any breezes that happens by. Today I noticed my Fjord was very sweaty, so I ran some warm water and mixed it with cold (until it was cool on the inside of my wrist) and then sponged them off. My mustang looked at me like I was an idiot for touching his body with a wet sponge, but my Fjord just stood and relaxed into it. I scraped them both off really good and the water coming off their bodies was HOT! They were much cooler afterward. It is now late night, and it has cooled off to around 80 degrees. Very warm for a Wisconsin night. We don't usually get weather this hot for this long. I will be glad when it cools off a little. I am so blessed to be able to have my horses right on my own property and check them several times a day if need be. I make sure they have shade, water, salt, and (if necessary) a good rinse to cool them off. Keep cool all, Toni in Wisconsin Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Cushings
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Dear Sandra, I lost my beautiful little Bit O Honey last November...I didn't want to let her go either..I think the Most Important thing your daughter needs to know as with All of our animals, is when they've lost their quality of life it's time..We certainly don't want to see them suffer..Bute also has damaging side effects as with Any drug...wether it be for us humans or animals...Most die from the cure, not the causeI pray your daughter comes to grips with this...No amimal should suffer... I will pray she makes the right choice God Bless you all, Susan From: sandra church minih...@hotmail.com To: fjord list fjordhorse-dig...@angus.mystery.com Sent: Friday, July 6, 2012 10:59 AM Subject: Cushings This message is from: sandra church minih...@hotmail.com Hi-I'll add my 5 cents worth since I'm dealing/dealt with 3 Cushings horses. Our pony lived to be 38+ years old she received no drugs but we had to constantly clip her. My daughter's thoroughbred is only 17 and has severe Cushings. He was on Pergolide but developed ulcers and wouldn't eat turned into a walking skeleton. So we took him off the drug and with lots of alfalfa (supposedly counteracts the ulcers) and Safe Choice and fat supplements he gained back his weight only to re-injure his stifle, develop summer hives now an abscess. He's a walking disaster and if he was my horse I would ask my vet to euthanize him but my daughter won't part with him. (Any suggestions on how to change her mind?) Meanwhile, I think he's developing laminitis too. My wonderful old Walking horse has Cushings and when I asked my vet if he should be given the drug, she said NOtoo many serious side effects so I'm constantly clipping him. I went to a seminar recently on Cushings the new drug the company representative that spoke had glowing reports but when I asked her about side effects she looked surprised said she wasn't aware of any...hmm... Meanwhile, Loki my fjord is healthy enjoying his daily hosings due to this unbelievable heat in VA. He's my biggest sweat-er seems to be the happiest of all the 7 equines here. Seriously, I could use some suggestions on how to convince my daughter (she's 28 yrs. old) to let her thoroughbred go...our opposing opinions on the subject is ruining our mother/daughter relationship. She's only had the horse since last Oct. (he was a freebie...boy, were we dumb!) but she's known the horse for several years. He looks like a Bashkir Curly requires constant clipping he is suffering even though he's on maximum doses of Bute. We've tried steroids but that caused more problems...sigh...and when our vet comes (3 times recently for this horse), he perks up makes me look like a liar! Stay cool, folks! Sandra Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Salt
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Your absolutely right Steve.. I read the very same thing, so after checking with my vet I bought a large sack of salt and put it into a large feeder..I put it in the corner of their walk-thru. It's there whenever they want itI don't have to worry about too much or too little. Susan... From: Steve McIlree st...@carriagehorse.com To: FH-L fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Monday, July 2, 2012 3:07 PM Subject: Salt This message is from: Steve McIlree st...@carriagehorse.com Since Tank and Teddy spend much of each day sculpting their salt block into a beautifully abstract statuette, I thought to do a bit of research on the subject of horses and salt. Here is what I found with some concentrated Googling. There seems to be no dispute that horses need salt as a part of their diet, but salt blocks are perhaps not the best method to offer salt to them. Salt blocks are made for cattle who have rough tongues, and horses whose tongues are smooth have a harder time fashioning blocks into their artistic visions. As a result they may chew the salt which can lead to damage to their teeth and even their jaws. Because of this design flaw they may not be able to get sufficient salt if it is presented in blocks. Every source I read seems to stress that horses are very good at self regulating their salt intake; unless they have been deprived of salt or are severely undernourished, they will not overdose. The preferred method of presenting their salt is loose granules in a container attached to a fence or stall, and they will eat what they need. Salt should not be added to feed, because that would put the dosage in your hands rather than the horses mouth. The take away seems to overwhelmingly be this, make sure your horses have access to plenty of salt, and they will know the amount to eat better than you ever could. -- Steve It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.-- Aristotle 384-322 BC Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: New member/owner
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Hi S. My gelding Andy, who is 9yrs.old is also is on a diet...HA! All I do is cut back very little at a time on the grain. I give him three flakes of hay in the am. and three flakes in the pm. I think it's the grain that tends to put on the xtra weight. I don't have alot of grass where I live. Welcome to the site and I hope you have the same happy experience with your Fjord as I do with my boys! Susan From: S Sexton ssext...@hotmail.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2012 5:08 PM Subject: New member/owner This message is from: S Sexton ssext...@hotmail.com Hi All, I've just joined the list as a new Fjord owner. I purchased Bluebird Lane Sparrow recently and she arrived last week. She is my first Fjord though I've had numerous other breeds (but mostly Arabians) over the years. I ride english, lots of dressage, some trail and soon some jumping again too. I'm in Wichita, Kansas, USA. I'm currently going through a saddle fitting saga with my Sparrow but have recently learned she's carrying a bit more weight than she did several years ago so getting in shape may fix my tree size problem. I am curious if the list has any suggestions - while working to get weight off/back in shape and leaner, would you ride in the closest thing you've got even if it still pinches, or would you continue to look for a saddle that will fit correctly now but may not work later if she loses the weight? I've been riding in a regular Wintec dressage on the white/XW plate but have the pinching/dry spot issue. I have photos I can PM if that would help any saddle fit gurus out there. I've been picking the brains of the ones I know already hoping to do right by Sparrow and still get to ride. Thanks and I look forward to picking your brains for lots of helpful Fjordy-advice! Stephanie KS USA Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: recommendation for horse transport
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Hi Cherie, I know of Pat Thompson who is very reliable...If you want to contact her, her email is: ecoastf...@aol.com Good luck! From: Cherie Mascis vikinghorseri...@bellsouth.net To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Sunday, April 8, 2012 8:57 PM Subject: recommendation for horse transport This message is from: Cherie Mascis vikinghorseri...@bellsouth.net Hi all, My husband Ron and I are moving from western North Carolina to Kanab, Utah around the last week in May, and trying to decide if we want to haul our 2 horses (a Fjord mare and an Icelandic mare), or have someone else do it. Can anyone recommend an excellent hauler? I'd like them to ride loose in box stalls. A second questionif we take them ourselves, does anyone know any good places on highway 40 where we can overnight the horses? Thanks, Cherie Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Rescued donkeys to join our Norwegian Fjords.
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Hi Kim, Your heartfelt letter prompted me to reply ..I have taken in my share of rescue dogs and have the very same question...why do animals continue to trust us humans after all the tortureous abuse we dish out on them? I for one can only think my babies know I'm here to help them as well as all of us who commit ourselves to trying to save every living creature we run across who needs our help! I think this is why I'd rather be with my animal friends than many humans I've met! Keep up the good work! They will All love you for it! Susan From: Kim Manzoni kim.manz...@yahoo.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:01 AM Subject: Re: Rescued donkeys to join our Norwegian Fjords. This message is from: Kim Manzoni kim.manz...@yahoo.com Ellen, It was really very difficult to look at those pictures. I had to fight back tears. I am so sorry that they were treated like that and I hope they will eventually have a pain free life again. Thank you for saving them. Last year I rescued an ex-show horse who was on the truck headed for the slaughter house. He is 21 yrs old and had been a western pleasure show horse for many years. He had even made it to 6th place at the AQHA Congress. Unfortunately, he developed navicular and since he could no longer be useful to the people that owned him for 18 yrs, they sent him to be food. When I got him, his feet were so dished up and he was in pain from the hoof growth and navicular combined. After several trimmings to get him at a real hoof angle, our vet came out and took xrays. His navicular bone and surrounding tendons are like swiss cheese. I have him on pain meds, both natural and chemical. He is comfortable and will live out the rest of his life here... getting lots of food and treats. I just don't understand how people can discard their animals after all those years. Or mistreat them. And why after that would these animals look to humans with trusting eyes? Kim...in Md, wondering why people find it so easy to mistreat animals. Important Fjord Horse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Rescued donkeys to join our Norwegian Fjords.
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Ellen, I tear up each and every time I see something like this horror...!!! God Bless these babiesI pray the farrier can save their hooves and they'll heal and be free to walk without pain again! I won't ever understand how these mistreated ones weather it be dog or horse can Ever trust us again! Susan From: Ellen Barry at ethba...@yahoo.ie ethba...@yahoo.ie To: barefoothorsec...@yahoogroups.com barefoothorsec...@yahoogroups.com; fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com; fjordiss...@yahoogroups.com fjordiss...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 2:28 PM Subject: Rescued donkeys to join our Norwegian Fjords. This message is from: Ellen Barry at ethba...@yahoo.ie ethba...@yahoo.ie OK. And then we had 2 new donkeys. Probably foundered after living on a pile of manure for 2 years without adequate hoof care. First pictures can be found on https://picasaweb.google.com/102663193224653202901/SallyAndJune# I got one of them walking before the farrier gets here. The other is so severe that the grinder and nippers are not even able to take off that much. we'll probably first need a saw. I'll leave that to the farrier. No vaccinations ever, no Coggins ever. Aren't people just wonderful?? It'll be a while before we have them going. Oh, and did I mention that when I started cleaning out the RF foot of Donkey June, that the maggots came falling out?? wonderful, wonderful. I'm in such a good mood. Ellen in TN Kari: They're GIRLS Useless!! Glider: Hush now you trollop! Sam, Oh well, at least they have ugly tails. Mia: Who cares! Just get me my hay in time. Important Fjord Horse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: now available on ebay ... fjordhorse hide rug
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com This truly makes me sick!!! I'm going to send them a nice letter telling them Exactly what I think of this!! From: Carol Makosky cmako...@sirentel.net To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 6:11 AM Subject: Re: now available on ebay ... fjordhorse hide rug This message is from: Carol Makosky cmako...@sirentel.net I for one never thought a horse hide lap robe was very nice. Fjord or other, but if they eat horse meat in Europe elsewhere, what can we expect? On 2/8/12 4:58 AM, Kim Manzoni wrote: This message is from: Kim Manzonikim.manz...@yahoo.com that is just sickening. They have a bunch of horse hides for sale. Very sad. -- God forbid that I should go to any heaven in which there are no horses. R.B. Cunningham Graham Built Fjord Tough Carol M. On Golden Pond N. Wisconsin Home of Heidi, The Wonder Pony Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Large European Horse hide / rug.
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com YEAHHH!!! From: kngould kngo...@earthlink.net To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 9:27 AM Subject: Re: Large European Horse hide / rug. This message is from: kngould kngo...@earthlink.net They've removed it! Kim Nord Castle Ladyhawke www.castleladyhawkeweddings.com 828 894-0466 -Original Message- From: Ellen Barry at ethba...@yahoo.ie Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 9:02 AM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: Large European Horse hide / rug. This message is from: Ellen Barry at ethba...@yahoo.ie ethba...@yahoo.ie http://www.ebay.com/itm/Horse-hide-rug-tanned-NORDIC-FJORD-HORSE-STUNNING-Fjo rd-pferdenfell-RARE-/380401738727?pt=US_Contemporary_Rugs_Carpetshash=item58 91b5e3e7 Bidding high and not paying doesn't work and is illegal. But if everyone on the list could flag the Item as offensive in Ebay, a message can be sent to the seller. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Tripping in Fjord horses
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Marie, My Andy ( 8yr. old ) tripped badly when Chris Lombard had him in a trot last summer...I thought he was going down..! I have a farrier whose been with me for 12 yrs...He's been a farrier for many yrsChris says it's because even though I have a large training ring it's because the horse is basically going in a circle...but I've also seen my girlfriends qhorse who was 16 yrs...almost fall in the riding ringI asked Chris who thinks it's because horses can't see immediately in front of them... This is a very interesting topic, one I will most definitely read closely. Susan From: Marie countrydreamingspi...@yahoo.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Monday, February 6, 2012 8:39 PM Subject: Tripping in Fjord horses This message is from: Marie countrydreamingspi...@yahoo.com Hi all Has anyone here had a problem with their horses tripping or stumbling? My gelding Sam occasionally stumbles when being ridden and when being worked in hand. It is scary and frustrating. He seems to trip mostly at the walk, but once in a while at the trot. I have been trimming his hooves.myself for the past two years, but am planning on having a professional out to evaluate his hoof balance. I also plan on working on his overall strength and fitness, as I believe that is probably playing a role on the tripping. I would greatly appreciate any input and to hear if anyone else has dealt with this problem on any of their horses, as well as solutions they found. Thank you Marie (and Samson) from Long Island Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone Important Fjord Horse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Bolting
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Thank your so much for the info Mary, I will be asking my trainer Chris Lombard to help me with these issues From: Me Kint me.k...@yahoo.com To: Fjord List fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2012 8:31 PM Subject: Bolting This message is from: Me Kint me.k...@yahoo.com Susan, Phil's advice is the best, never ride on a loose rein. Always maintain a gentle contact. I learned the hard way this is the best strategy. I in my early years rode with a loose rein until a bad accident (long story but someone dumped a dead cow where I always safely(?) Rode. If you maintain contact it is much easier to maintain control if something comes up. I also highly recommend desensitizing exercises which Clinton Anderson teaches to get your horses thinking rather than being reactive. You can prepare your horse for success. A horse/Fjord is a horse, this can happen with any breed. You have to work with them and prepare them for success and you can't just sit there and be a passenger, you have to be the leader and be in control. Mary From Mary's iPad Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Bolting
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Caroline, I'm not an experienced rider either and after reading all these emails on bolting, I'm a little nervous now to even trail ride...Were you experienced when you stayed on like glue? How did you do that? I've only ridden my Andy in the riding ring and training pen. Would appreciate this info! Thanks, Susan... From: Caroline Warren caroline.war...@att.net To: fjordhorse-dig...@angus.mystery.com Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2012 2:43 PM Subject: Bolting This message is from: Caroline Warren caroline.war...@att.net My fjord mare had a nasty habit of bolting. When I got her, I was not an experienced rider and I'm no spring chicken. The first time she did it she bolted from one end of a large arena to the other and I went flying off as she did a quick U-turn at the fence. Had a lot of air time and hit the ground on the side of my helmet. No broken bones but lots of bruises. I decided that that mare was never going to get rid of me that way again and started doing what the athletes do. I visualized staying on board no matter what, imagining my butt glued to the saddle. I guess you'd call it self-hypnosis. I haven't been hurled since, although she tried several times before giving up the game (rider hurling). Trina's now 14 and a great driving and riding horse. Caroline Chico Important Fjord Horse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Training the One-rein stop?
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Kim, Very good advice! My trainer, Chris Lombard teaches that very method...but some people are afraid I suppose, the Fjord's neck is So powerful the one rein stop won't workIt does on my AndyI'm sure with a diligent amount of training any Fjord will hopefully, turn that awesome neck around! From: Kim Manzoni kim.manz...@yahoo.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 5:41 AM Subject: Re: Training the One-rein stop? This message is from: Kim Manzoni kim.manz...@yahoo.com I have been teaching my horses the one rein stop for a few years now because I have a QH that was labelled as Dangerous by former owners and trainers. My best advice is flex, flex, flex. You want your horse to be soft and supple so that when you pick up on the reins, even in an emergency, you are able to get that head around to your leg. A horse should not be able to continue to run away... at least not forward... if his head is bent to your leg. While I have not trained a Fjord yet, I am sure that if you get your horse soft and supple and bending that head around, it should work just the same. -Kim ... Fjordless until March From: Julia Webb jemw...@hotmail.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 11:35 PM Subject: Training the One-rein stop? This message is from: Julia Webb jemw...@hotmail.com So, I'm curious about things we can learn from this.Practical takeaways. Fjord trainers: Any differences with installing that one-rein stop/disengagement of the hind-quarters with Fjords? I'm not the best rider in the world, but as a thinking adult beginner, I've had many teachers, all of which (to some degree or another) made sure I knew how to A) Get off a moving horse as safely as possible, and B) Train that one-rein stop. (At least with a Fjord, the distance to the ground is a lot less than the 16.3 Standardbred I learned the rolling dismount on...). I know that most horses can run right through a pulley rein or a one-rein stop if they haven't had it ingrained to the point of instinct. Any experience with making it as effective as possible? -JuliaFjordless in Kansas Thank you so much for that info Valerie! I needed the confidence boost! I want to take Andy and J.J. to Arcadia and have thought of them running away since reading some emails on here..very scary thought Important Fjord Horse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important Fjord Horse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: why a Fjord?
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com If this doesn't bring tears to your eyes, I don't know what will!!! From: bryhyl bry...@together.net To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 8:46 AM Subject: why a Fjord? This message is from: bryhyl bry...@together.net I recived this note from the owners of Bryhyl Gabryel, an 11 year old Fjord gelding (Ring x Burlwood Zoe (Solar)). Gabryel was born on our farm, one of the last Ring's, and started his training there. I think this answers the question why a Fjord and shows the wide range of ability in one package. Other breeds have different lines for different abilities and disciplines, with a Fjord, versatility can come in one wonderful pony. As always Bryhyl Gabryel is our, and the barn's, Norwegian angel. He truly is the pony who has created a million smiles and lots of laughter. He still loves to work and enjoys everything from therapeutic riding to eventing with the exception still being driving. In 2011 he continued his Special Olympics work with the young man who never spoke until the day he said Good Boy Gabe and several others, he taught Western riding to several University of Maine students, continued to shock and amaze many with his incredible jumping abilities, was the life of the party at game shows during which he thrives on the spectator attention and laughter when he exudes his comedic personality and somehow became the leader of the gelding pasture (quite funny actually...the little guy rules). The highlight of his year though was the day he was chosen to give a lady in her 60s her miracle wish. Bobbi was always a very vibrant, active lady who lived life to its fullest and enjoyed riding until she developed sepsis after surgery. She has lost both legs below the knees, one arm below the elbow and most use in the other. Her prognosis is not positive and her wish was to once again ride. An entire entourage of people gathered to make this happen which as it turned out was not really necessary. Gabe met her, knew instantly what her needs were, planted his feet squarely beside the mounting ramp at the point where he knew would be best for her to get on and the rest is history. In a matter of seconds she was helped on, and he never moved a muscle until he knew she was comfortable and then they were off. Needless to say, there was not a dry eye in the arena. It was definitely one of those events you did not want to end. Marcy Baer Briar Hill Farm Over 20 years of Breeding, Training Loving Fjords www.briarhillfarm.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: to potential Fjord owner
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com I wish you all the best with your little one! How old is he? From: Kim Manzoni kim.manz...@yahoo.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 6:39 AM Subject: Re: to potential Fjord owner This message is from: Kim Manzoni kim.manz...@yahoo.com I've really enjoyed reading these emails over the past few days. It has definitely made me very happy with my decision to buy a Fjord. I have had several different breeds of horses over the years. I still have QH's and TWH's at this time, but when the opportunity came up to add one more to my herd after my old QH Cocoa died (she was my first horse and with me for 27 yrs), I decided to go with the breed that I had wanted since childhood. A Fjord! I met a Fjord years ago in Florida and always wished I could be a Fjord mom. There are so few Fjords in this area though... and its mostly a QH area. I am sure that my Fjord will be an unusual sight for the people here. Hopefully I can introduce people to this breed and show them how terrific they are. I knew I had made the right decision but all of these emails have just made me that much more pleased and excited. I cant wait to bring Titan home! He comes home in March and I am counting down the days (literally! I have a countdown app on my ipod. LOL) My husband is a Tennessee Walker fan and he has a long yearling that he has been working with and training since he was a weanling. It has been so rewarding for him and watching the growth, training and relationship between them has been rewarding for me too. Thats another reason why I decided to go with a young Fjord. I am looking forward to working with Titan from the beginning. I have so many plans for the little guy! And to Bonnie... you cant trade your Fjord for a hamster - they are far too small to ride. LOL Thank you all for these emails about your Fjords and your experiences. And thank you to Eunice and John for letting me purchase their little boy. - Kim ... on the Eastern Shore of Md counting down the days until I bring Titan home (1 month, 3 days) From: bbd...@aol.com bbd...@aol.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 3:16 PM Subject: to potential Fjord owner This message is from: bbd...@aol.com Each Fjord horse has a unique personality, IMO. My Thor is a 15h, big powerful boy with a dominant attitude and a big appetite...for life and food! He will gallop for miles, jump everything with exuberance, then ask to go another 10 miles. That horse needs a 6' 5 300 lb Viking and ten mountains and rivers to cross in a day. Ground manners to die for though. Some pet! My 14.3h Stine Gutten is the easiest fellow to get along with. So comfortable to ride and will do anything he's asked tobut doesn't like to jump or gallop cross-country. Dressage and trail horse extraordinaire.. I never let others ride him because I am selfish. My new gelding, 14h Milo, is another sweet grey boy. He is my driving pony and has an easy-to train attitude and a loving personality. All that in a flashy compact sport-model. The point I'm trying to make is that, although to a non-Fjord person all Fjords tend to look alike, they vary as individuals just like any other breed. They still take my breath away when I see them in the pasturemy eyes see the perfect equine when I look at my Fjords. However, there have been moments when I've felt like trading them in for a hamster. Bonnie Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: why not a fjord?!
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Thank you so much for that info Valerie! I needed the confidence boost! I want to take Andy and J.J. to Arcadia and have thought of them running away since reading some emails on here..very scary thought From: brass-ring-f...@juno.com brass-ring-f...@juno.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 9:48 AM Subject: why not a fjord?! This message is from: brass-ring-f...@juno.com Hi Ellen, I guess you are as mystified as I am! Thank you for sharing your experiences and trying to put it in words. Other people too. I had a younger Fjord mare we raised from a weanling and had a local Pony Club girl train her to ground drive and backed her. Another young lady who did OTT thoroughbreds taught her to jump. The mare only matured 13.2 so I can see why they would not want to show her (though one did at a local show), but they sure had a blast teaching her - then back to the TBs. The only time I felt the full power of a Fjord was when we ran into a ground nest of yellow jackets. We were the third horse; my drafty mare did not buck or rear, but she wasn't going to stick around either. I felt like I was on an exploding powder keg as she power trotted out of there. I yelled to the 2 riders in front of me to get going, because I guessed we were going to steamroll them. All ended well. I was run away with by a 14.2 Morgan mare 20 years ago. A very long ride at a full gallop - nothing I did, sawing, pulley rein, one rein stop, nothing even registered. So any horse can do it, but I think most Fjords would just not expend the energy. So far, so good! Valerie 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4f26ae27b3a411fd7fm03vuc Important Fjord Horse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Fjords vs others
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com This is such a lovely letter for those of us who love this breed so much...and so very true...The other day when I put Andy and J.J. out after their oats, there was a large patch of ice right where they had to walk to get out to the arena and to their hay...I had salted it but was so afraid they'd rush and stumble...Andy stopped before going over the ice and sniffed it goodthen very gingerly walked over it..I see him think many times...He looks as though he is assessing the situation before acting on it.. From: kngould kngo...@earthlink.net To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 3:08 PM Subject: Re: Fjords vs others This message is from: kngould kngo...@earthlink.net While Fjords are indeed stronger than most other breeds of horse, I've never had an occasion where I could not control, stop, or turn any of the Fjords I've owned. (Five total, all large geldings, and not all of them well trained at first when I got them) It seems to me that they as a rule don't lose their minds the way most of the other breeds can when frightened, spooked, or just plain pissed off. I've heard it said that Fjords don't have as strong of a flight instinct as other breeds because the breed developed in a region where the had few natural predators, but many physical dangers (cracking ice?). Supposedly this caused them as a breed to become more thoughtful and better able to assess a situation for danger? I donât' know if this is true or not, anyone else hear this? My last real experience of danger on the trail was a tree that fell almost on top of us from the hillside above. My ride (a Friesian) and my trainer's ride (a Friesian) freaked, both bolting and then mine pitched me off when I tried to stop him after we cleared the danger zone. The third rider, my son on his Fjord (whom he almost never rode) took off at a fast trot (not at my son's request), and stopped, (again not at my son's request) turning to look at the fallen tree about ten yards past. My son immediately dismounted in distress, dropping his reins. My Fjord calmly walked over to where I was struggling to my feet and checked me out thoroughly for damage. My son was 17 at the time, obviously not a rider. Ten years earlier, my son was on the same horse, second in line on a trail ride when the lead horse got his leg and tail caught in a small fallen tree. The lead horse freaked, and it took his rider some time to calm him down and extricate him from the tree. My son's horse quickly trotted up the hillside off the trail about ten yards (his idea, not my son's), turned around, saw what was actually happening and calmly rejoined the lead horse. Since that day I've told my son, if anything happens, just listen to Woody. At age 17 after not having ridden in over two years, when danger threatened, this novice rider stayed calm knowing Woody would know what to do. Btw, Woody is now a therapeutic riding horse at Hearts with Hands in Georgia. He is the star of their program, but I made them promise to send him home when he stopped having fun. He seemed to be getting really bored and depressed after my son stopped riding him regularly (after all he was 16 when I got him), and told me he wanted a job. He is now 27 years young and having a ball. We get a copy of their newsletter every month and there are always more pictures of him then any of the other horses in the program. I love this breed! Kim Kim Nord Castle Ladyhawke www.castleladyhawkeweddings.com 828 894-0466 -Original Message- From: bbd...@aol.com Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 10:54 AM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Fjords vs others This message is from: bbd...@aol.com Hello list and potential Fjord owners,  I think we were all reflecting on the power of our Fjords to make people realize that Fjords are real horses, not overstuffed ponies. Horses with the strength of a cold blood, the grace of a warmblood and the beauty of a hotblood with the brains of, well...an extremely intelligent equine. Our Fjords are capable of so much and IMO only limited in their capabilities by what the owner/trainer is willing to do with them. Good training is paramount for any horse or pony.. I certainly keep learning that over and over again.  Most of us have put a lot of thought into choosing our breed of horse and we have certainly had many other breeds to choose from. Dare to be different and own a Fjord! Bonnie Important Fjord Horse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important Fjord Horse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L
Re: fjords vs others
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com I rest my case.! From: Jo Wilgus rjrfj...@verizon.net To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Cc: Jan French janfren...@mac.com Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 9:51 AM Subject: Re: fjords vs others This message is from: Jo Wilgus rjrfj...@verizon.net I am 55.5 years of age. I have had various breeds through out my life. It is highly unlikely there will be any other breed other than a FJORD on our property. Why would I? We cruise the trail, trailer to different parks etc., it is drama free. (Well we did have a bit of an issue with a mini burro and a cart. I feel it was the burro, they smell different, not a scent like a horse. ) We have ridden in rain, wind, heat, cold, in the hills, on the street, by ourselves, with a group, ponying another horse, in the arena, in the lead, in the middle, bringing up the rear, with a halter, with a bridle, bareback, saddled, need i go on? Again...Why would I ?? With great fondness for an exceptional breed, Jo Wilgus Gavilan Hills, CA Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: to potential Fjord owner
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com LOl-LOL! From: bbd...@aol.com bbd...@aol.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 3:16 PM Subject: to potential Fjord owner This message is from: bbd...@aol.com Each Fjord horse has a unique personality, IMO. My Thor is a 15h, big powerful boy with a dominant attitude and a big appetite...for life and food! He will gallop for miles, jump everything with exuberance, then ask to go another 10 miles. That horse needs a 6' 5 300 lb Viking and ten mountains and rivers to cross in a day. Ground manners to die for though. Some pet! My 14.3h Stine Gutten is the easiest fellow to get along with. So comfortable to ride and will do anything he's asked tobut doesn't like to jump or gallop cross-country. Dressage and trail horse extraordinaire.. I never let others ride him because I am selfish. My new gelding, 14h Milo, is another sweet grey boy. He is my driving pony and has an easy-to train attitude and a loving personality. All that in a flashy compact sport-model. The point I'm trying to make is that, although to a non-Fjord person all Fjords tend to look alike, they vary as individuals just like any other breed. They still take my breath away when I see them in the pasturemy eyes see the perfect equine when I look at my Fjords. However, there have been moments when I've felt like trading them in for a hamster. Bonnie Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: fjords vs others
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com I'm working with Chris Lombard training my Andy...Andy too is Very powerful which I've noticed more than a few times...One time I was lunging him and I was actually afraid of him bowling me over...He did come very close, but I purchased a longer lunge line and that stopped thatI've too wondered what I would do if Andy ever took off on me..I'm not an experienced rider but I feel if I don't trust my horse why have him at all? He's much too young to be a window horse..He's only 9...now I have purchased his brother...Joseph who is only 3! I can't wait to start working with him in the spring! Both love human contact and like to tag along with me whenever I'm out in the riding ring with them From: jern...@mosquitonet.com jern...@mosquitonet.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 1:00 PM Subject: Re: fjords vs others This message is from: jern...@mosquitonet.com The gal who trained Bjorken and Adel trained big warmbloods and thoroughbreds for dressage. She was really scared of the power my Fjords had, said she could easily muscle the other horses she trained, but was scared of the powerful neck and all over power of the fjords should they decide to take off on her! Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, -50 degrees, and thick ice fog, zero visibility in town. Then I also pay a girl to help me keep my horses exercised. Twice a week she comes here to ride my horses with me; 2 Fjords and 1 QH. My older QH is retired. Last week I asked her if she would want to own a Fjord if she could. The answer was a resolute NO!! She loves the quiet disposition of my Fjords but would still prefer Glider, my youngest QH. When I ask her why, she can't really explain. She thinks it has something to do with their strength, both mentally and physically. There's a little bit of fear I guess for the enormous power that a Fjord represents, sitting there right under your but. A little Hummer in stead of a Volkswagen. The idea that if this short-necked creature ever wanted to take off on you, there's nothing you can do about it. Important Fjord Horse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: fjords vs others
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Valerie, I know Exactly what you mean...whenever I mention my Fjords to another horse person they smile, saying Great horse but I like the ride of the Horse..I don't like to be on such a jarring ride! I can't imagine what their talking about...my Andy's gait is just so smooth...I don't run him but I have put him in a canterI truly don't think they know Fjords at all! All the best to you! Susan From: brass-ring-f...@juno.com brass-ring-f...@juno.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 9:42 AM Subject: fjords vs others This message is from: brass-ring-f...@juno.com I have a drafty Fjord who can carry weight, says about once a year, will free lunge 5x around for 1 teddy graham, is the first horse on trail rides to go over the bridge, water, you name it. Once she went by a working well digger (up in the air, whump, crashing down, noisy, shiny, scary) only 20 ft away, and led 2 other horses by it, saving us a very long ride if we had had to go back the way we came (maybe she knew that!). And now I also have a 20 yr old gelding who rides and drives and seems steady as a rock (so far), a little more forward than the mare, but just walks if that's what I want. Yet none of my friends want Fjords. I don't understand it. We are all over 60 and value calm and quiet as the most valued traits, but they all look at me and say they are nice horses for ME but they want their Horses or Cleveland Bays or thoroughbreds or whatever they ride. Very odd. Valerie 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4f2409982a5b31d238m03vuc Important Fjord Horse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Another note...too true - Fjordies are the best!
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com I couldn't agree with you more! I purchased my first Fjord from Mandala Farm in Gouldsboro, Maine...last summer...I had no idea these horses even existed until I went to see a couple who belonged to clients of my vet...It was love at first site! I had to have my older Arabian mare euthanized three weeks ago and low and behold I called Sara up at Mandala Farm and I couldn't believe they had a 3 yr. old gelding for sale! Sara and her husband even trailered him all the way down to Dayton, Maine for me...Now I have my 9yr. old Andrew John and my new Joseph James! These are truly my dream babies...it took me a long time to get to where I am but feel so very blessed with what I consider the finest horses God put on this earth! Susan Kallio Andrew John Joseph James From: jadeb...@aol.com jadeb...@aol.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 8:49 AM Subject: Re: Another note...too true - Fjordies are the best! This message is from: jadeb...@aol.com The only thing I regret about my time as a Fjordhorse owner is that it didn't start soon enough. And it would have too except that I didn't know they could be had in North America until about 14 years ago when Jon and Nancy Roemer brought Moenar to the Metamora show where my friend spotted them. I'd seen a pair of Fjords in Germany about 40 years earlier and had been talking about them off and on for about that long so Rena ran down and got their address. I drove to Dover OH with a trailer behind me...I just KNEW the pony of my dreams would be there. And there he was...a yearling Braveheart! I have never looked back nor gazed with envy at another breed since. He (and later Bogie) have been perfect for me. I'm about a C/C- rider and an old lady to boot and both of them take wonderful care of me. Even BH who, among Fjordhorses would be considered a forward and busy pony, looks out for me, compensates for my shortcomings and still manages to look pretty good both in competition and strolling around the neighborhood at home. I'm having a great time and so will you! As has already been said...happy pony shopping! Kay Van Natta and Braveheart, the Wonder Pony and Bogie, the Love Pony and one who truly appreciates a fine carrot Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: Titan
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Hi! My name is Susan and I have a Fjord...( 8yrs.) Your little guy is just beautiful...I hope you enjoy him as much as I enjoy my Andrew! God Bless you Both! From: Kim Manzoni kim.manz...@yahoo.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 6:32 AM Subject: Titan This message is from: Kim Manzoni kim.manz...@yahoo.com Hi All - I wanted to introduce you all to Deere Country Titan - who will coming home with me in March. I have purchased him from Eunice and John Bosomworth (Deere Country Fjords) in Ontario. He was born August 2011. I am looking forward to bringing him home and March cant get here soon enough! Here are a few photos of him Kim http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/bsc_siege/Titan/100_1998.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/bsc_siege/Titan/100_1992.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/bsc_siege/Titan/000_0002.jpg Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l 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: so sad
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Dear Susan, I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved horse, I myself will be having to make that decision in the not too distant future. My Bit O Honey is now 26yrs. I've had to put some of my beloved dogs to sleep also. I know the pain your feeling...Know you'll be in my prayers..as for your horse, he's now in house heaven where all God's animals gono need to pray for him or her.You'll see him again, as he'll wait for youI too have found time is a great soothertry to remember all the grand times you had together and will have at a later time.of that I'm sure...God Bless From: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Saturday, August 6, 2011 7:59 AM Subject: Re: so sad This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Suzan, I am so saddened reading about the loss of your horse. No matter the circumstances, it's always a terrible decision to have to make but one we make to end suffering. Time is the only thing that will heal your hurting heart. Grief will turn to smiles as you are able to reflect on your life together. What a wonderful angel you now have in the Heavens! -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Aug 6, 2011, at 12:35 AM, Suzan wrote: This message is from: Suzan sslotn...@aol.com I'm usually a lurker here, but I have to report that I had to put down one of my horses tonight due to severe colic.I am so sad about it. He was just fine this morning. We couldn't afford surgery that might not have helped anyway. Suzan in N. MN Important Fjord Horse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important Fjord Horse 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: 24/7 for fjords?
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Hi All. This is my first Fjord, but thought he was a little thin when I purchased him, so when he arrived I put him on 1 qt. of endurance grain in the morning and 1qt. in the evening with plenty of hay throughout the dayhe looks great now. My vet says to keep doing what I'm doing he looks greatI have a little under 3 acres so he needs lots of hayI don't try to become confused about how and when to feed himI just go by the way he looks and acts From: Linda Lottie horselo...@hotmail.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Thursday, August 4, 2011 9:51 AM Subject: 24/7 for fjords? This message is from: Linda Lottie horselo...@hotmail.com Hi..self regulatedepends on the time of year. Fall and winter..turned out on pasture...they do fine. My older fjord requires additional hay/senior feed..the younger gets a flake or two in the evening. Spring and summer..NO WAY!!! LOL Even my neighbor noticed..they never stop eating LOL I have two mares, one an App and one a Qt/appthey are out on pasture 24/7eat and sleep and itch and hang out...over and over. Funny fjordsLinda in WI From: bbd...@aol.com Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 09:44:15 -0400 Subject: slow feeders To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com This message is from: bbd...@aol.com Do Fjords ever self-regulate? LOL That is a question I've pondered for the last 15 years. How do Fjord owners with huge tracts of land and 24/7 turnout manage this? Do the Fjords get enough exercise to compensate for what they consume? Do they ever stop grazing? My situation is similar to Robin's. I use the smallest hole nibble nets for hay. I used to hang the nets on a wall but now I put them on the floor. A list member mentioned how a horse's teeth would wear unevenly by eating against a wall, so floors only now. (with mats because of sand colic) Thank you. Bonnie 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 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Truck and trailer
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Just a tad too far from me, seeing I'm in MaineI have a trailer but like everything else, it's getting old...just had some work done on it will last for awhile yetthanks for the info From: Robin Churchill rbc...@yahoo.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:21 AM Subject: Re: Truck and trailer This message is from: Robin Churchill rbc...@yahoo.com Yes in Bonita Springs which is about 40 minutes south of me. I just thought if anyone was interested, I could send them the ad and even possibly go look at it for them. My friend had some lady from Ohio buy her horse trailer and I bought one in Indiana once--probably wouldn't do it again but who knows? If it is the right trailer at the right price, might be worth it. Robin From: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 9:16 AM Subject: Re: Truck and trailer This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com This horse trailer is in Fla? From: Robin Churchill rbc...@yahoo.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 6:27 AM Subject: Truck and trailer This message is from: Robin Churchill rbc...@yahoo.com If anyone is in the market for a truck and/or trailer, there was a nice-looking four-star two horse bumper pull and an F-150 with 42K miles on it for sale on craigslist here. The woman said she was getting out of horses so she was selling them. She was asking 9k for the trailer and 15.5k for the truck but probably is negotiable. I have a four-star and they are good trailers. Just thought I would mention it. If anyone is interested, e-mail me privately and I can send you the listing Robin in Florida where it is certainly stinkin hot, muggy and miserable--did I mention buggy? 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 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: Fjord in a kill pen at New Holland
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com I feel so sad all these horses...I was looking for a Fjord after seeing and visiting people that owned them..I wish I had known about this mare, I probably would have sent for her...I live in Maine and would have had her transported...but I bought a gelding at Mandala's Farm where he was born and raised...I feel so badly about this mare.I've only go a littleover two acres and have 3 horses now...my Fjord, my 24 Arabian and a border whose a Quarter HorseI would really love that Fjord cross From: jern...@mosquitonet.com jern...@mosquitonet.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 12:21 AM Subject: Re: Fjord in a kill pen at New Holland This message is from: jern...@mosquitonet.com Looks like a Fjord Cross to me: Not pure Fjord. Not that she shouldn't be rescued! Look at her muzzle, not enough white in mane or tail, etc. Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, nice and cool here! A dear friend just alerted me that there's a fjord mare at the kill buyer in New Holland. She looks pretty nice. The people who owned her came on hard times... Here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7BYiR_wN88 Here's what my friend says: Go to this page: http://www.ac4h.com/BrokerOwned3.htm and scroll down to horse 7-15-21, and you will see all the info available and several small pictures. They want $900 for her bail. 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: mane trimming
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Thanks to all of you who responded to my question! Have a Great weekend, and I'll certainly check for ticks, although I've already combed it out and haven't seen any! --- On Fri, 6/24/11, Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: mane trimming To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Friday, June 24, 2011, 8:50 AM This message is from: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com Good point. I board my Fjord and there have been 3 horses treated for infected ear wounds from ticks. They are bad in Kentucky this Summer. As far as the bushy tails, I contribute that to the breed characteristic and the fact that it takes forever to shed out there massive Winter coat. I have noticed my boy scratches his butt more in the Spring when he is shedding like crazy. I believe they are itchy. Just my observation. Debbie --- On Fri, 6/24/11, kngould kngo...@earthlink.net wrote: From: kngould kngo...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: mane trimming To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Friday, June 24, 2011, 7:03 AM This message is from: kngould kngo...@earthlink.net Check the tail area really good forticks! My Fjord was doing the same thing; no worms, etc. until a friend showed me how those little boogies can hide in the tail. Kim 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: mane trimming
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com I have been using scissors and it's very hard to cut the white shorter than the black...where does one get clippers and what size do I need for my Andy's mane? Thank you so much for all your advice --- On Thu, 6/23/11, Robyn Kevlin rckev...@gmail.com wrote: From: Robyn Kevlin rckev...@gmail.com Subject: mane trimming To: fjordissues fjordiss...@yahoogroups.com, Fjord Horse listserve fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 8:46 PM This message is from: Robyn Kevlin rckev...@gmail.com I had been using scissors to trim Gaven's mane, but when I got Lars, Ellen had roached his mane to get the ticks out. Ick. Anyway, as it grew in, because it was so short, I used clippers to trim the white, and MAN! That works great! I used them this week to clip Gaven's white part, and it took about 15 minutes... as opposed to the 45 minutes it took me to trim with scissors. I still trim the black part with scissors, but will use clippers on the white part from now on. So if all of you have been using clippers all this time, don't disillusion me that I discovered this really cool, effective, fast method all by myself. ;0) -- *Robyn Kevlin* *Nobody knows the exact age of the human race, but everyone agrees it is old enough to know better. Anon * 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: mane trimming
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Could anyone tell me why my gelding's always scratching in the tail area? He hasn't any worms but the base of his tail is always bushy...kind of funny, until I have to brush it out! Susan --- On Thu, 6/23/11, Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com wrote: From: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Subject: Re: mane trimming To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 9:23 PM This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com I just recently was able to use electric clippers on my mare. She was terrified of them and it was just easier to do her mane by hand w/the scissors. I tried out of the blue the other week and she was ok w/ them. Made a huge difference! She's also letting me clip the base of her tail (dressage style) so I can get her spray to her skin. It looks very nice and her tail's in better condition now and she's not rubbing so much. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jun 23, 2011, at 8:46 PM, Robyn Kevlin wrote: This message is from: Robyn Kevlin rckev...@gmail.com I had been using scissors to trim Gaven's mane, but when I got Lars, Ellen had roached his mane to get the ticks out. Ick. Anyway, as it grew in, because it was so short, I used clippers to trim the white, and MAN! That works great! I used them this week to clip Gaven's white part, and it took about 15 minutes... as opposed to the 45 minutes it took me to trim with scissors. I still trim the black part with scissors, but will use clippers on the white part from now on. So if all of you have been using clippers all this time, don't disillusion me that I discovered this really cool, effective, fast method all by myself. ;0) -- *Robyn Kevlin* *Nobody knows the exact age of the human race, but everyone agrees it is old enough to know better. Anon * 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 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
