Re: Heaves
This message is from: Vicki Johnston Check out the Yahoo group at: http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/COPD_HEAVES/ My curly was on dexamethasone for about 10 years before I discovered this group. I am following their recommended protocol for MSM and blue green algae (I am using E3AFA for horses and it is expensive but goes a very long way). I was able to take him off the dexamethasone. I always soak hay for at least one hour and 2 hours is better. It will get the dust out of the hay which is a major irritant and trigger. I put it in bags, so that it is not picking up dirt or dust after that. I recommend Nibblenet slow feeder hay bags by Thin Air Canvas, and I recommend the smallest mesh if you are feeding grass hay. They have a bag that flips from 1 1/2 inch on one side to 1 inch on the other side. You can get them used to the bag with the 1 1/2 inch side and then use the 1 inch. The two inch is too big for a grass hay in my opinion. Good luck, and I really recommend the Yahoo Group. The administrator is very helpful. Vicki Mims, FL 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: Leasing a fjord
This message is from: Vicki Johnston http://www.equinelegalsolutions.com/ They have sample legal documents on their site and lots of other good information. Vicki Johnston Mims, FL Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Starting under saddle
This message is from: Vicki Johnston I start Kjerstin at age 4 and it went very well. I think the added maturity was helpful in making it very easy. Vicki Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Parelli video
This message is from: Vicki Johnston Linda Parelli has posted about the video on her blog, and the horse owner has responded as well. www.parellinaturalhorsetraining.com/A-statement-from-Linda-Parelli Vicki Johnston Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: gut sounds in Fjords
This message is from: "Vicki Johnston" I had a very frightening experience at about this time of year. One of the horses went from being apparently fine in the evening to severe distress by 4 am - laying on the ground and moaning. She had an impaction colic and was severely dehydrated. She was treated at Peterson's in Ocala with iv fluids, mineral oil, and meds to relax her. She passed the colic in the middle of the night about 24 hours after the initial symptoms emerged. I don't think she could have done this without the aid of the iv fluids because she was so dehydrated. The vet thumped on her side and said the sound was what they call "ping" - an indication of a blockage. Of course my poor horses now look at me like "who told you thumping on my side was appropriate behavior?!" I always worry when we have a cold snap here because the water consumption goes way down... Thump, thump, thumping away to the irritation of all the horseys! Vicki Mims, Florida Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Tropical Rider Black Friday Sale all weekend
This message is from: "Vicki Johnston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> www.tropicalrider.com I love the enduracool riding tights. They are having a sale this weekend. Vicki Mims, FL Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Tropical Rider
This message is from: "Vicki Johnston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The sale ends today (Wednesday) at midnight. Vicki Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Tropical Rider
This message is from: "Vicki Johnston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mine are full seat clarino. I've never had a pair of deerskin, but now I'm feeling tempted... :-) Vicki Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Tropical Rider
This message is from: "Vicki Johnston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For anyone needing breeches, Tropical Rider is having a brief Labor Day sale. All items in stock are 40% off. I have a pair of the enduracool riding tights and I like them a lot. http://www.tropicalrider.com/home.asp Vicki Johnston Mims, FL Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Sad News
This message is from: "Vicki Johnston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Michelle, I am so very sorry. You are all in our prayers. My husband lost a young Arab years ago after an injury was misdiagnosed (broken neck - go figure how that was misdiagnosed), and it was very hard as the filly rapidly declined, and we brought in another vet, who immediately recognized the true issue and we had to put her down. So I know what you are going through. It is just awful. I forwarded your sales information to my cousin in Bozeman and asked her to get it out to the horse folks she knows. Hopefully it will generate some interest. There is quite a large Parelli community there. Vicki Johnston Mims, Florida The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks
This message is from: "Vicki Johnston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Another thought that I should have shared. Kjerstin had decided that she would not get on the trailer while at the Parelli center. I worked with her for two hours and finally started to feel my emotions coming up (not a good time to try and accomplish anything!) Then one of the instructors worked with her for a while before she decided that Kjerstin was going to need Kaffa - the head of the instructor staff and the recognized trailer expert! It was a big learning experience for me to watch Kaffa work with Kjerstin. It's not about the trailer! She was so fast in thinking of things to ask Kjerstin to do that were varied and very quickly placed one after another. Yes, I can do that, yes, I can, yes, yes, and so forth to build up a pattern of yes before going to the trailer. She got her on and she worked with her again the next morning and now she thinks the trailer is personal party palace! I have a hard time being as quick as Kaffa in thinking of varied things to build up a long pattern of yes, but it was definitely a confidence builder for Kjerstin and helped her overcome whatever was bothering her about the trailer. Vicki Mims, Florida The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks
This message is from: "Vicki Johnston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Heather, I find that with Kjerstin, treats are a great motivator. She is left-brained extrovert, and when all else fails, she will try to tackle anything for treats. Of course, this tells me that I am not being provocative enough, because she really isn't that concerned, just deciding if she is bored enough to try and play me and see if she can make me think she is concerned. She is so, so smart, and a bit of a drama queen if she thinks she can fool me. She entertains herself that way - "Mom is so easy to fool, it's ridiculous!" A really good tool for us has been the Parelli ball. I only bring that out occasionally, and if I leave it out for her to check out, it has a mind of it's own and on a windy day, will explore all by itself. Then, I go get the ball and push it around and get her to follow. She usually gets so intrigued that she can't help herself. She has seen it move around by itself, but Mom can control it, so "can I?" She usually ends up following it, pushing it, trying to stomp it, and having a good time. So, I probably haven't helped a lot, but Parelli is loads of fun with Fjords. They are so smart, they just love it. I guess my advice is that if you haven't tried treats, see if that miraculously overcomes the hesitation. Kjerstin will try anything for treats, unless it involves a jump, which is too much effort for such a measly prize! She prefers to show me just how far she can stretch and still not fall on her face, which I usually find pretty impressive! I took Kjerstin to the Parelli center in Ocala for a two week ground class in Jan-Feb of 2007. It was truly the best vacation that I have ever had. The atmosphere at the Parelli center is very positive and supportive. I learned a lot and I really left there with a good understanding of Kjerstin's horsenality and it has proved to be worth every penny. We really bonded through the experience, and I have never had a horse that made me feel like she enjoys me as much as I enjoy her. If there is any way, you can go for a ground class, go for it. They now offer one week experiences, but the two weeks was well, well worth the time and the money. Have fun with Henry, and I promise you that you will find a lot of enjoyment in your Parelli time with him. :-) Vicki Mims, Florida The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Florida Fjordies
This message is from: "Vicki Johnston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I live very near where you visited. I'm in north Brevard county in Mims. The Silver Sands Bridle Club would be a good source of information. http://www.silversands.org/index.html Also, the Barn Book. http://www.thebarnbook.com/ There is a very nice boarding facility with two covered arenas. http://demarazfarms.com/home.html My pick for a great location in Florida would be Ocala. Temperatures are a little more moderate, and there are WAY MORE businesses catering to horse owners in every category in Ocala than you will find in Volusia county. And yes, you'd better have a good set of clippers for that first year. The good news is that Kjerstin doesn't have nearly the coat on her this year, as she did when she arrived from the Colorado blizzards last winter!!! :-) Vicki The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Parelli
This message is from: "Vicki Johnston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My husband and I are practicing the Parelli methods with our horses. I am Level I in my ground skills and my husband is working in Level II. I'm getting ready to go to the Parelli Center in Ocala next weekend for a 2 week course on the ground in Liberty and Horse Behavior with my Fjord mare. So, I'm hoping to be able to tell everyone that I'm much improved next month! I know she will be - I hope I can keep up with her!!! ;-) She's very smart! We've been using the DVD program for Level I and Level II, and I really recommend it. I also recommend getting into Level II as quickly as possible, because there is some essential information that helps with these confident Fjords. I find the Fjords more challenging because they are very smart and can get bored if you aren't creative enough to keep it interesting for them. There are a few other Fjord fans doing Parelli. I met a woman from Colorado attending a class at the Parelli Center in September with her beautiful Fjord mare. I followed up with her to see if she found it worthwhile, and she had positive feedback. She is a Level III student if I remember correctly. Looking forward to hearing from other Fjord folks doing Parelli! Vicki Johnston Mims, Florida The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Orthoflex for fjords
This message is from: Vicki Johnston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have the Orthoflex endurance saddle that is on this same tree as the Caliente and it fits my Fjord, my Arabs, and my Bashkir Curly. I really like it. My trainer uses the Caliente because it fits so many horses. I got mine used for more than this, so it is a very good price so far. Vicki Johnston Mims, FL
Baretek saddle pads
This message is from: Vicki Johnston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Has anybody tried one of these? Looks interesting. www.baretek.com Vicki Johnston Mims, FL
RE: Parelli Fjords
This message is from: Vicki Johnston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> We are Savvy Club members and are Level I. It has helped me a lot. Vicki Johnston Mims, Florida
