Re: fjordhorse-digest V2015 #57
This message is from: Kelly He's in Montana at Brianne Stromberg's place until the beginning of July and the he'll be coming to Texas to my place. I can't wait!! --Kelly. Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2015, at 11:57 AM, Lisa wrote: > > This message is from: Lisa > > > Where is Bastian Von Oderhoff standing now? I remember thinking he was > going to be in Montana for a while . . . > > 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: Birth announcement
This message is from: Kelly I have some pictures I can post (that Ursula took) if Ursula doesn't have the time or isn't on the FB group. He's a beautiful colt! --Kelly. Sent from my iPhone > On May 18, 2015, at 1:10 PM, Barbara Lynch wrote: > > This message is from: "Barbara Lynch" > > > Congratulations! Can we expect pictures on Facebook soon? > > > Barb > - Original Message - From: "Ursula Jensen" > To: > Sent: Monday, May 18, 2015 7:37 AM > Subject: Birth announcement > > >> This message is from: "Ursula Jensen" >> >> >> Trinity's Bjrio, a brown dun leggy colt was foaled 2 weeks ago. Sire is >> Bastian Von Oderhoff imported from Eike and Susie Schon-Pederson of Germany. >> Dam is Penfryds Rayetta, a grand daughter of Hollands famous stallion, >> Myerstein. This colt is surely a stallion prospect by his conformation and >> temperment. Probably one of the best our farm has produced. >> >> Realize it is early, but I have received several requests about stallion >> prospects.Brian Jensen. >> >> 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: Fjords in the Rose Parade!
This message is from: kelly I really hope someone will record this portion of the parade and make it available to us somehow. It seems they cut out all the equestrian units from televised parades or show only the tiniest glimpses... How exciting for your group, though! --Kelly. > >> This message is from: "Teressa" >> >> >> If you haven't heard yet, thirteen Norwegian Fjord Horses, in all five dun >> colors, will be an equestrian unit in the January 1, 2014 Rose Parade in >> Pasadena, California. 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: Trucks
This message is from: kelly I really like my Ford F-250 diesel. I bought a new one in 2008, because in 2007 they changed the diesel fuel so that it's ultra-low sulfur and I heard that this was ruining a lot of the older engines, so i bought a newer truck designed to handle the new fuel. I don't know if it's true, but I did impact my purchase, and I don't have any issues with the truck. Thanks. --Kelly. 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: Fjord Relo Help Wanted
This message is from: kelly Since you have family in the San Antonio area, you probably already know some about it. I live outside San Antonio (Bandera) and commute in for work. You can pretty much ride all winter here, and spring and fall are lovely. The middle of summer is bad, but I see similar temperatures all over the country. Most people just ride early in the morning or under lights in the evening. There are a number of state parks in the area that allow horses, so there are several public options for trail riding. There are some dressage/eventing barns around, though the western disciplines are more prevalent. Cost of living is low compared to many other places. Cost of horse-keeping depends upon the weather. Hay prices are pretty high right now, but for one horse, it is manageable. I bought my fjord a few years ago in Michigan and she's acclimated pretty well. On New Year's Day, they're having an event out at the Hill Country State Natural Area - a 5,500 acre park - the "Cowgirl Round-up and Show-deo." This year they're having a parade of horse breeds and I'll be taking my fjord and my percheron out there. They usually have between 60 - 80 horsewomen show up for a big panoramic picture. Good luck, whatever choice you make! --Kelly (and Fjord Annie) On 12/27/2012 9:11 PM, S Sexton wrote: San Antonio, TX - supposed to have a good variety of boarding options and variety of riding styles too. too far south for tornadoes, rain from hurricanes but not a direct hit area, humid summers, mild winters, average cost of living, good healthcare and i have family in the area. 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: Heat
This message is from: kelly I live in South Texas, where this heat is unpleasant, but typical. I have a Fjord and a Percheron that were bought up north and brought down here. They handle the heat just fine after a little TLC the first summer. My vet recommended giving them either electrolytes or a beer in their feed on days when it's been extremely hot or they sweat a lot. The perch loves the beer. I try to put their hay in the shade so they don't have to stand out in the sun unless they want to. They will go under the trees for the hottest part of the day. The few times I've had to put them in a stall during the day, I've noticed that the flies are merciless. If they want to stand inside, no problem, but I like to let them have options. good luck. --Kelly (Bandera, Texas) >> But, I've not noticed immense sweat now that this thread has started. Should I >> shut them into the run in shed during the day? -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Saddle questions..
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff Hi all... I am having a heck of a time fitting a western saddle to my fjord..I have looked through the archives, but everyone seems to be having the opposite problem to me...I don't have a wide/ low withered fjord..My fjord is a "sporty model" with a narrow frame, and withers ( he has a dutch back)...I have always ridden in a wintec dressage saddle and been just fine...However now I want to change to a western saddle (as I need the horn for security while riding with my son) and I am having TONS of trouble getting something that fits, as his back is short, and the whole withers/ narrow body thing...What do people do when they have a thoroughbred and they wanna ride western? I tried the wintec and the gullet was too wide, I tried a crates and again same problem, I have a Santa fe on trial right now, but to me the skirt seems too long, but the withers fit better (and it is considered a short skirt by western standards)... I personally love synthetic as it is easy to clean, and light (great for me as a busy mom), but wintec is out as the gullet is too wide so it sits right on his withers...Does anyone have experience with Cordura, or any other synthetic brand? I live on Vancouver Island ,BC, Canada, so my store choices are limited...I'm feeling a little cautious about ordering one on line as you never know what you are gonna get... Thanks Kelly and Skovy Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: high heat and humidity
This message is from: When I bought my Fjord mare (TUF Annie) from Michigan and brought her down to Texas, we proceeded to have sixty consecutive days of temperatures over 100 degrees. To acclimate her initially, I had to keep her inside with a fan in her stall with nighttime turnout. If you only have a few days of exceptionally hot temperatures, you might give electrolytes to keep your Fjord drinking. I give them to all my drafty horses when the temperatures are over 100 degrees. They seem to feel the heat worse and stop drinking or get colicky if I don't. If the humidity is bad, hosing the horse down may not cool them as much because the water won't evaporate as readily. Good luck! You guys aren't supposed to deal with this kind of heat if you have to have super cold winters! --kelly Bandera, Texas This message is from: laurie with here in minnesota, and i am sure the neighboring states are in the midst of a high heat index warning.temps close to 100 with high humidity. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Odin's off the island
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff Thanks to all that commented on Odin. Odin has returned home to Keremeos BC...Too bad! I was looking forward to having a grey on the island :) Snowy Mountain Fjords has taken him back as the owner fell on tough times...Glad to see the previous owner cares enough to take him back... The nicer weather and longer days has me itching to ride my Fjord...Just need the days a little longer...In the meantime I live vicariously through all of your stories... Kelly Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Hot water poop?
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff > Debbie My old guy used to have lots of different leakages (but he was like 32)It probalby occured every 2 weeks.( sometimes thicker, and sometimes water)..He was also a frequent colicker, and would also alternate between being "normal" and having bowel blockages...He would often leak the water past the blockage (as if that is all that would get by) Sometimes not even that, after a good hit of oil...woosh, it would all pass...Does he seem to be having blockages too, or just constant leakage ?? Anytime there was ANY dietary changes, my old guy would have loose stool...He was worse in Summer, then in winter...His tail was often matted from feces...His poor little old body just couldn't process anything efficiently anymore...Anyways, hope your old guy gets his loose stools under control. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: fjordhorse-digest V2011 #19
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff I found a grey fjord for sale on a local horse classified...He looks LOVELY...NO horses are selling here on Vancouver Island...Just thought I would help this gal out...I don't know anything about this horse Telemark Odin, Fjord gelding for sale in Qualicum Beach. Will sacrifice to the right home for $3800.00 now or price to increase as he completes his training with Trish Hyatt. See poster ad in Island Horses for more info or contact me through facebook... http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=121304981254207 Hoping to enjoy my fjordie this weekend :) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Electric horse fencing
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff Hello list; Winter has been relatively mild this year in Qualicum, BC, Canada...I have been reading all of the posts about weight issue, and have ALWAYS had the opposite problem...Skovy is slightly 'energetic' so sometimes can get on the lean side...he is fed a variety of different things besides his hay...We also had a bad batch of hay in that they boys turned their noses up at it and refused to eat a lot of it... Anyways, I come to you all with a question regarding electric fencing...We have had our fence in place for 3 years, and I have never been satisfied with it...Where we live it is rocky and sandy...We were never able to get the grounding poles in the full 10 feet...I have maybe .25 acres fenced for Skovy and Valentine...I want to subdivide it and plant grass on half now that it is well coated with rotted manure (and things are starting to grow on it...Howver I am concerned about the charge for the electric fence...Is there another way that the fence can be grounded so the charge can go further...Also the fence is only at it's strongest when the ground is very wet...as it dries out it gets weaker and weaker...Does anyone know if I can put grounding rods in, say the 4 corners of the field? Or maybe in other locations besides where I have them concentrated by the box?? I know I am kind of rambling, but this stuff is greek to me, so if I don't fully understand it, I have a hard time explaining it...The long and the short of it is: I have a fence that I want to add "extra work to" by running a line through the middle of their field...I am concerned the fence doesn't have enough grounding... Or does anyone have a good site I can look at...I tried looking up "simple horse fencing" and easy fencing instructions... Suggestions? Kelly, Skovy and Valentine the shetland Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
surprised to find a fjord toy...
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff Was looking at a site that sells child/infant things when I came across a company called Le Toy Van...was looking at the farm set when low and behold...They have a fjord in the barn...Dorsal stripe, trimmed mane and all...Cool! can be seen here http://www.zulily.com/index.php/letoyvan102610/mini-farm.html Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: fjordhorse-digest V2010 #131
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff Hello List; Hope all is well, wherever you are...I live in the pacific Northwest, on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada...The field that my fjord lives in is mostly full of softwoods (cedar, fir and pine)...Now my fjord being just that, has eaten pretty much everything at head level...I have also had to fall some of the dead trees...Now my neighbor and I can see each others homes...My question is; "Do you know of a decidous tree that will grow well in the pacific northwest that a fjord will NOT eat...I want to plant something that will be nice and bushy (but not a willow as their roots get crazy for water and we have a septic system and well)...Other then that would love to hear some ideas...I was considering a nice big maple...Do fjords eat maples?? Cheers Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Upcoming Events
This message is from: Kelly MacDonald Hi All, Just a quick reminder to check the website for upcoming events - www.ridecreekside.ca . Registration and entry forms are now available for the Erin MacQuarrie clinic, the dressage show and the combined training event. We are looking forward to a great show weekend. Judge will be Sally Smith (EC Recognized) from Quebec, with ribbons and prizes to sixth place. Professional photographer will be on site. Please feel free to message/email me with any questions concerning any of the above mentioned events. -- Kelly MacDonald EC Certified Coach 1 www.ridecreekside.ca Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: New video up on YouTube
This message is from: "Kelly & Susan Hoem" Nice video It looks like you had a great time. -- From: "Starfire Farm" Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 10:36 AM To: "Fjord Horse" Subject: New video up on YouTube This message is from: Starfire Farm Hi Everyone, Saturday night three of our horses/riders performed in a benefit for breast cancer survivors, An Evening Under Lights. A professional videographer put video up on You Tube. We rode in honor of Susan Cargill. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBSlspRarL8 Have been receiving feedback that we were the best performance of the night. Enjoy, Beth -- Starfire Farm Beth Beymer and Sandy North http://www.starfirefarm.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
NFHR market place shopping
This message is from: "Kelly & Susan Hoem" just wanted everyone to know how easy it is to order your secret Santa gifts from the NFHR and have them shipped direct to their home. It was a very easy process. We placed an order over the weekend and received confirmation that it was shipped on Monday. it does not cost you any more to have it shipped to them. you can also leave a note for them if you have any special requests. hope every one had a great holiday season, merry Christmas and a prosperous 2010 Kelly & Susan Hoem alwayshoemac...@kci.net Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: fjordhorse-digest V2009 #256
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff I too have used clicker training for a variety of purposes..I have several books about it around here somewhere. I used it to train Skov to; trailer, steady when spooked (I never go trail riding without my clicker, just in case I encounter a teachable moment), lift all 4 feet, and to walk through water (although this needs a refresher, Skov hates water), to free jump, and to lower his head to be bridled. Loved the suggestion of the mat, and will be teaching that one next...Very useful for tacking/untacking. I am a huge fan of clicker training!! Kelly Trirogoff _ Eligible CDN College & University students can upgrade to Windows 7 before Jan 3 for only $39.99. Upgrade now! http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9691819 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #186
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff Hello Everyone; My digest is acting strange as I keep getting it in individual format. I know the server has been having issues...Is anyone else having this problem? Also my previous post seems to be one of the ones that never made it to the list...'Grandpa' (Anders) left this world on Friday...I think he was in his 30's...He was having chronic diarrhea/colic and just was not putting on enough weight to survive winter. I finally had to make the decision and have him euthanised...With a new baby I couldn't risk having to deal with a colicking horse and a new baby. I just didn't think it fair to keep him alive in his condition...I work in healthcare and see people do this to each other everyday, and it gets old...The island is currently FLOODED with old horses people are trying to give away. Skovy seems to be depressed despite the fact that he has another mare in with him right now...He seems to find her annoying and neurotic (shes an arab x QH) Does anyone know how to help them feel less depressed?? I have never had to deal with this before...I didn't realize how attached Skov was to Grandpa, since he always seemed to be such a bully to him... Also great posts about ideal weight. I have had a friend point out that she feels Skov is way too thin, but in my opinion all her ponies are fat...So everyones posts/sites have been very helpful. He comes in at around a 5 in body condition. He has always been thin, and a worry wort...I have always had to work hard to keep weight on him. But he is a high energy guy :) Cheers Kelly and Skovy (RIP Grandpa aka Anders) _ Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9691815 Instructions to manage subscriptions are found at: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e The FjordHorse List archives are found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
I hear ya Brigid...
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff Hello Everyone; Brigid I can understand what you are going through, because I just helped 'Grandpa' (Ander) out of this world. He was oddly enough having the exact same problem. However he was also in his thirties so this was a weekly issue of colic/diarrhea. I found summers to be worse for him due to the heat. If this winter was as bad as the last one there was no way he would have survived since he is very skinny. Luckily our winter has been wet, and not too cold so I didn't have to face the very real fact of him collapsing on ice until now. I was worried if he went down on a hard ground he could really be injured. Also the colic rolling in 2 inches of muck and water is cruel... I can rest assured that the last year and a half he was truly loved and fawned over. Skovy misses him already and is stress running in the pasture, thankfully a friend is bringing me one of her mares as a loaner. Down to 1 fjord... Kelly Trirogoff _ Windows Live: Make it easier for your friends to see what youre up to on Facebook. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9691816 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2009 #207
This message is from: Kelly MacDonald Conformation is my number 1 priority when it comes to my Fjords. I agree with Debby - good conformation is essential in any horse to make it able to perform. I currently own four Fjords - three geldings and a stallion. My stallion is unbelievably well put together - and because of it everything comes easy for him. He has no problem collecting at any gait, he can jump, he drives amazing and has done serious draft work. There are no soundness issues whatsoever. Two of my geldings have very nice conformation - they are not slight by any means, but far from drafty. They both show (successfully) and are favorites to ride. My third gelding is drafty, and has some conformation flaws. He has a very hard time cantering and if he is worked too hard he will come up sore in his hind end. He is suitable to light, recreational riding only. I can't stand riding him, but he has his "family" - an older couple that full lease him and he is 100% spoiled by them. He is perfect for what they want/need and they just love him. If a horse is built to do the work, it shouldn't be a problem. I don't believe in asking a horse that isn't built for the job to perform it - it's just not fair to the horse. Kelly MacDonald Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2009 #190
This message is from: Kelly MacDonald Hi Everyone, I've added a few pictures of Prydarson to my website - www.ridecreekside.ca- under the breeding page, if anyone is interested in viewing them. The last picture is of myself and my father (easily Sonny's biggest fan). Kelly MacDonald Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Horse Pictures
This message is from: "Kelly & Susan Hoem" This information was on another list. there are pictures in the draft horse section of horse progress days and in the driving section I seen that the villa classic that some of you have just recently written about was also there. Thought this might be of interest to some of you. Many of you know or know of Bob Mischka, a horseman turned profession photographer. Bob took the cover photo on the new issue of The Draft Horse Journal. In reading about the cover photo, the story mentions that you can go to -http://www.mischkapics.com/ to see more of Bob's photos. I Kelly & Susan Hoem Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: NFHR 30th Anniversary celebration
This message is from: "Kelly Hoem" I am greatly dissapointed in > the condition it arrived in; cover creased and torn, page > corners all bent and dog-eared. -Original Message- Our copy was bent up and tattered on the back cover also. Kelly & Susan Hoem alwayshoemac...@kci.net Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: fjordhorse-digest V2009 #119
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff Hello All; I certainly have not been on here for quite sometime. I also have not been on a horse for 6 months (pregnant). Enjoying reading about what everyone is doing with their fjords, since mine are temporary lawn ornaments. SKovy and 'Grandpa' are doing very well. Grandpa is looking better this year as compared to last year when we took him in. He still has occassional bouts of colic, but I watch him closely, oil him up and he is usually good to go. He also has far less bouts of diarrhea this year as compared to last. I have let his tail grow out (previous owner used to cut it super short due to the diarrhea) and it is looking very nice and luxurious. Not bad for an "old guy" I was having a cruise around on some of the pedigree sites to try and see if I can decipher who he is. Not much luck. Is there any way to have him DNA'd and compare it to some other horses to see who he may be related to?? Not sure how all that works. I would like to know who he is so that those who own his progeny (apparently he used to be a stallion) could know he is still living and happy. Happy that there are hardly any mosquitos/gnats as this is keeping Skov's sweet itch to a minimum. Just thought I would drop the list a line and let you all know how we are doing up here in Qualicum beach, BC, Canada Cheers Kelly, Skovy and 'Grandpa' _ Create a cool, new character for your Windows Live Messenger. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9656621 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: hog panels
This message is from: "Kelly Hoem" On Apr 3, 2009, at 11:26 PM, fjordhorse-digest wrote: > Anyone have experience using hog panels for fencing??? > > Corinne The panels are great for strength if you use them in back of horse fencing. Here is our experience with the panels. We had cattle/combination panels around our place. How ever we have had to go back and place horse fencing on the inside of them. We are very fortunate that our Fjord is very calm and did not get excited. BUT he did get caught in the holes. He did this by lying down and stretching out. However after he got caught that time anytime he feels his hoofs touching a fence he just lays there like he is caught and waits for someone to come help him or let him know it is ok to move. Kelly & Susan Hoem alwayshoemac...@kci.net Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: wire (hog/cattle) panel fences
This message is from: We built a fence that is not hog panels, but same concept - rigid welded wire panel, smaller openings - 4x4" and 60" tall. The posts are pipe, with a welded pipe rail and the panels are welded to the posts and rails. It's extremely sturdy. The fence is five foot tall, which prevents all of my horses from leaning over it, since they cannot reach the ground. It's been up for several years and we have had no injuries to the horses or damage to the fence. It's amazing! Now...if only it were cheaper to build, we'd have it around the rest of the property. We can only do one section at a time, and we do all the labor - dig post holes, set posts, weld, etc. Then we buy pipe here and there a little at a time. I would send pictures of the fence, but I guess this list doesn't accept them. It has held up well to my giant percheron, a draft-cross, two baby horses, and a few walking horses. We'll see how the Fjord affects it when she arrives next week...(I can't wait!!!) Thanks! --kelly. -Original Message- From: owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com [mailto:owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com] On Behalf Of Willows Edge Farm Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 4:40 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: RE: fjordhorse-digest V2009 #68 This message is from: "Willows Edge Farm" Anyone have experience using hog panels for fencing??? Corinne Logan Willows Edge Farm __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3986 (20090403) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Introduction
This message is from: What a great group this is! Thank you, everyone for the warm welcome and some hints and suggestions about horses that might be available. I'm also thrilled to find a few people with Fjords in Texas. Will keep everyone updated as my quest continues. If Fjords are anything like the draft/draft crosses I've worked with, I'm sure that I'll have a hard time just getting one, too. But, the drought will probably make one a necessity for a while as hay prices will be high this year. Again, thanks for the friendly reception! --kelly. -Original Message- From: owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com [mailto:owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com] On Behalf Of kbatche...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 11:55 AM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: Introduction This message is from: kbatche...@aol.com Hey, Kelly-- Welcome to the List! Beware of Kate Seidel, she gave me my first hit off the Fjord crack pipe a few years ago. Sure, she said, "Just try it this one time..." and now I need rehab with a 14 acre farm and three Fjord geldings. Seriously, though, there are some wonderful Fjord owners in Texas that I am sure would love to have you visit their crack dens...er, Fjord farms. :) Kris in NC with Kasper, Clyde and Monark **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1219957551x1201325337/aol?redir=htt p:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) 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
Introduction
This message is from: Hi, my name is Kelly and I've been reading the list for a week or two now. I don't have a Fjord (yet) but I am looking...and I have a handful of other horses to keep me company. I have a 18.3hh percheron gelding - who is wonderful, but impractical. We encounter the "tall horse, short tree" issue all the time on the trails here in the Texas Hill Country, and I have to use a set of airplane stairs to get on his back (not kidding). Also in my barn is a retired Spotted Saddle Horse, who was my drill team/parade horse until arthritis made it uncomfortable for him. I have a 1.5 year old Friesian/percheron cross by my love-of-my-life mare that I had to have put down last fall after her second bout of anterior enteritis. Three other horses (TWH) live at my place, but they are boarded, not mine. Now I'm looking for a Fjord for trails, drill team, and a little lower level dressage. I met and fell in love with them at the Waverly Draft Horse Sale in Iowa in 2002 when I bought my percheron. There are so few in Texas, I've only seen two since then. Anyhow, it's been interesting to hear everyone talk their Fjords...and about snow and cold. It was 78 degrees today. Stay warm! --kelly. Bandera, Texas http://www.landsdrop.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: fjordhorse-digest V2009 #39
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff Hello Everyone; Woke up to more "winter wonderland" here on Vancouver Island, BC. The fjordies enjoy it, I on the other had do not. The boys are doing great, "Grandpa" has made it through winter very nicely, his coat is twice as long/thick as my 6 year olds. In really nice weather he will even occasionally trot in the field! Pretty happy for a guy of his age. I was hoping to go to a few dressage shows this year with Skov, however I have found out I am 2 months pregnant, so I guess it will be next year. I may take Skov to the fall fair just to help showcase the breed. Here on Vancouver Island there may be a shortage of available fjords. Nobody on the island really breeds anymore, and on a list called www.islandhorses.com I am seeing more and more requests by people looking for fjords. Nice to know in a time of economic crisis our ponies are coveted for some of their easy keeping/ mulit use traits. Just thought I would put it out there as I have had Skovy's breeder offer to be the middle man for 2 different buyers should I ever decide to sell him (which will NEVER happen). I figured some of the BC/Washington breeders may want to advertise on that webpage, or atleast contact some of the people looking, it may be an untapped area. Hope spring heads your way soon. Happy Riding Kelly Trirogoff, SKovy and Grandpa rtrirog...@hotmail.com _ Twice the funShare photos while you chat with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/products/messenger.aspx Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
For Breeders
This message is from: "Kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > This is a website that I am cross posting from Fugly Horse of the Day. A > great idea! http://www.horsereunions.com/welcome.html Kelly > - Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Thank you!!
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks to EVERYONE that gave me feedback/care instructions/kind words for Grandpa. He is doing much better. He actually was trotting today. Plus I know he feels better because he is back to being his regular "independently minded self" like any senior :) We go for a walk every morning and every evening to keep things moving. He anticipated going back to the house for breakfast first thing this morning, but he had not gone to the bathroom yet. So I said "sorry grandpa, you don't get breakfast till you go to the bathroom" I kid you not, 2 seconds later up came the tail, and out came the poop :) Home we went for a little breakfast. They are so funny. The only thing I am concerned about is his left eye as it is a little puffy/warm as it got seriously rubbed raw during the rolling. Any suggestions as to what i can do for it? Kelly Trirogoff, Grandpa and Skovy _ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Granpa cheats the reaper (longish)
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello Everyone; I have had an intense last few days as my old horse Grandpa (Andre) needed some help to cheat the grim reaper. Sunday am I awoke to see Grandpa laying flat out on his side. I made a joking comment to my husband that he looked dead (which wouldnt be all that shocking considering his age). When I went out to feed it was odd as he didnt get up and head to the gate for his oatmeal (beet pulp, senior pellets, and alfalfa cubes). When I got to him I could see that his tummy was very large and his face was worn raw from rolling. I knew he was colicking. I ran and grabbed his halter and got him to his feet. He looked pretty pathetic, his face was a mess, one eye was swelling shut and his belly was raw with hoof ware marks from going down and getting up. Well the walking began at 6 am and I didnt stop keeping him up/moving until 7 pm. (Skovy drove my neighbors crazy as he was whinnying every time we walked Grandpa off of the property) I didnt walk him to the point of exhaustion; he was actually quite willing to walk. I honestly thought this was the end for him as his core temperature was 96 degrees F and he felt cold all over despite the blistering heat and the exercise. He was trembling a few times, but I was unsure if he was cold or if this was a pain response. I hesitated to have the vet come out as I knew that this guy was old and there wasnt too much I could do. I had called in the am and he had said it would be roughly 400 dollars to come and see him. I asked what he would do for that amount and he said pour mineral oil into him and give him a shot of bute (I am in the wrong line of work). I told him he was on standby if this got too hard for the old guy and he needed to be humanely euthanized. I decided that since Grandpa is so well mannered that my hubby and I would restrain him and get the mineral oil into him. We got a small bottle in within and within a few hours his gut sounds were returning. At this point my neighbor had caught wind as to what was going on and she relieved me of walking him. Which was awesome because I was burnt, dehydrated and starving. I was afraid to ask for help because I felt like a bad horse owner for not having the vet come out, but dont have that kind of money. When she brought him back I sat with him outside and hung out with him. He went down and just layed there. The next thing I knew he was passing gas, and eventually did manage to go to the bathroom it was mostly water and a few bits of undigested hay. At this point he decided that he wanted a drink, great! By the next day there was a lot more undigested hay/manure in his paddock. I think the hay is the root of the problem. In the end it all worked out and Grandpa is ok now. He is passing manure, and a lot of water/fluid since that is really all he has had the last day and a bit. I also discovered that he has probably colicked in the past, as he has always had strange scars right around his eyes. Now that I have seen the way the hair has been removed from his rubbing/rolling, I am positive this is not the first time this has happened. I know someone on here that had a horse colic not long ago, and I tried to go to the archives to have my question answered but couldnt find the particular post I was looking for. What can I feed him now that the episode is sort of over. One webpage said grass is a great laxative (which is fine as Grandpa is still on the thin side) so he should be ok to have that. Another said no grain, now does pellets count or do they mean true grain like oats and corn etc I have a feeling the hay was to blame as he is so old that he cant chew it well enough and it impacted in his gut. I should be able to replace all of his hay with beet pulp. What about alfalfa cubes, are they easily digested by these old guys??? Another thing I was trying to research is signs of a dying animal. I tried to research very hard, but found nothing. I have only experienced the passing of an old cat, and of humans. I didnt know what I should be looking for as to signs of what something looks like when it is dying. I remember the cats extremities got very cold before it passed, and Grandpas were too. However once he started having bms his body parts warmed up. I think the blood was just busy in his intestines trying to work. So that is my story. I am ashamed that I wasnt better prepared, I should know better. I am preparing a colic kit today.Any advice would be lovely. Or if someone wants to privately chat back and forth that would be great as I dont really have anyone here that is a horse mentor for me. I am sorry it is so long, but I just needed to share my scary experience so I can feel better. Cheers Kelly, Skovy and Grandpa (who has beat the reaper again). _ If you like crossword puzzles, then you'll love Flexicon, a game which combines four overlappin
To shoe or not to shoe...
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello list; I have a bit of a dilemma. I am really having to consider whether or not I want to shoe my gelding. The ground where I live is unreasonably rocky and he still seems to be tender tootsied. He can tolerate walking on the rocky ground, but he seeks out softer spots and he is reluctant to do much more then a walk/ short strided trot. I live up a mountain with a dry, hottish, rocky terrain. The boys spend most of their time in a "dry lot" that is mostly sand (with some trees for shelter) Skovy does ok on our outings, but I just wonder whether he would go better with front shoes. Will his foot become tough enough over time? A few of my neighbors that have horses have warned me about him getting a stone bruise. How many of you here do extreme trail riding with and without shoes? I hesitate to put them on him as I worry once they are on, they can't come off. I trail ride several times a week for an hour and a half to two hours at a time. If some of the people that use their fjords for combined driving or eventing could let me know how their fjords do with being shoed vs. unshoed Are the shoes going to make him more "slippery" on some of the rocky terrain?? What about horse boots. I know some of you use them, and are they really convenient to put on? I guess they depend on the shape of the horses foot too. I have found that the general shape/area of Skovy's foot has changed as I have had to change farriers several times. Just wondering what some of you do, as I know that some of you must live in more extreme areas then this. Just hanging out at the crossroads until I make up my mind... Feel free to p.m. me and let me know your opinions CheersKelly _ Find hidden words, unscramble celebrity names, or try the ultimate crossword puzzle with Live Search Games. Play now! http://g.msn.ca/ca55/212 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #126
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello list; All is well here on beautiful Vancouver Island. A little cooler/wetter year than usual. A horrid rainstorm hit us unexpectedly and left the horses actually shivering in the rain. We got them brought in, and dried off, but man it was a bad one. Can't wait to get the barn built! I am happy to say that "Grandpa" AKA Andre the fjord has gained some lovely weight and actually is looking really good. Thank you all for your suggestions. They were very helpful/calming in my time of need. He is the most fabulous looking seniour citizen around, he even has lovely dapples. Unfortuneately his mane REFUSES to stand up since his old neck is so floppy, so I am considering giving up on trying to keep it properly trimmed. Do other old fjords eventually lose their ability to keep their mane up? Carol; I own a wintec, dressage saddle. A 16" wintec 500 that I got from the States on Ebay. It is a lovely saddle and I really enjoy it. I think in hindsight I would have preferred the pro dressage instead (y girth, more traditional build) But I do love my saddle, it is SUPER easy to care for, and very adjustable. It is the one with CAIR. I do like that it fits his short back. I know a few people that have had to part with their Isabelle's. These are all people that have bigger horses. They all said they never felt like they could get the fit correct. Not sure if you would have better luck. In the looks department, I think they look fabulous and comfy. I too am curious if anyone on the list has one, and whether they like it. Now Skovy does have a good set of withers for a fjord (and so does "Grandpa" due to his sway back) They both have the second to largest gullet in (I think it is either red or white). Cheers Kelly, Skovy and "Grandpa" in Qualicum Beach, BC Subject: Wintec saddle recommendations?> > Isabella dressage model for dressage, which I know little about.> > My drafty Fjord has morphed from winter roundness to summer svelte with some> low but visible withers and beefy shoulders. I think his new definition is> causing my wide and comfortable-to-me treeless saddle to move back and forth> and side to side on his short back, creating odd sweat/dry patterns and> rubbing off hair on his lower back. So we're going to try an English saddle> with a tree that doesn't get stuck behind his shouldersor take up the length> of his back.> > Thanks -- Carol in sunny and hot So. Cal> _ Find hidden words, unscramble celebrity names, or try the ultimate crossword puzzle with Live Search Games. Play now! http://g.msn.ca/ca55/212 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Brag alert - Warning, it's long!
This message is from: "Kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone! I'm finally getting back on track after an exhausting weekend. I have some energy tonight, and wanted to let you all know about it. We've been planning and training for almost two months to participate in the biggest horse expo in Nova Scotia. The Can Am comes around each spring, and it's getting bigger and bigger every year. This year, we were invited to participate with our Fjords. The whole weekend is dedicated to horses, and specializing in showcasing as many breeds as possible. After we agreed to participate I realized what a huge undertaking it would be. We needed to have four horses ready, and the expo was a three hour drive from Antigonish. I rounded up a group of my older students (16 -17 year olds) and they agreed to help out. So for the last 6 weeks we worked hard preparing a drill routine and getting the horses shaped up. We trailered out on Thursday morning. When we arrived, we were so excited about the caliber of people we would be working with. Clay Maier was the first person we met, a professional entertainer who travels the continent with his amazing Friesians. Here is his website -http://www.claymaier.com/. He was just one of the many people who we worked alongside during the Can Am. The talent was incredible, and I'll admit, more than a little intimidating. After getting settled Thursday, we had our first breed demo Friday morning. All the horses were superstars, and went really, really well. They behaved perfectly, even though we went on at 9 am and there was a very small crowd. Throughout the day the organizers asked us to participate in clinics with some of the clinicians they had brought in. There were some BIG names. All of the students that I brought with me (SEVEN) had a chance to ride in at least one clinic over the course of the weekend. I emphasized SEVEN because Jaimie and I managed seven teenage girls for 96 hours. 96 hours of caring for four horses in a new place, participating in a huge extravaganza show and staying at a hotel with a pool AND an 80' waterslide. They all had a really, really great time - but like my mom said, it sure was a great taste of parenting (or birth control). Anyways, back to the show - the first night we performed to about 800 people. It was our first night and we all had the jitters pretty bad. We had met up with an awesome friend of ours, Mariea and her trainer Sarah. They brought their Fjord gelding Gunnar, who is just a baby. He was a little upset the first night, and made it perfectly clear with the oh, I don't know, 100 bucks he gave during the routine. It was okay though, because we all know he's young (4) and we figured by Sunday we'd have it nailed. Saturday was the best day of all. I was told that morning there was an opening in a clinic with an Olympic gold medalist (a showjumper) - Danny Foster. I jumped (no pun intended) at the opportunity, even though I knew I was probably going to get some strange looks. Sure enough, when Prydarson and I entered the arena we were joining a 17.1 TB gelding and a 16.3 Dutch Warnblood. They looked so BIG! We worked on the flat for about a half hour - with a serious ten minutes straight of canter work. Sonny never so much as thought about breaking into trot - he just worked and worked and we had a blast. Then it was time to jump. They exercise set up was a gymnastic - a bounce to one stride to one stride. Mr. Foster predicted over the microphone to the audience that it would be okay - the horses would do it properly and the "pony" would put in an extra stride everywhere. I don't know if Sonny understood that or not - but I assure you, there were NO extra strides. My AMAZING "pony" did the gymnastic cleaner than either of the horses, made the distances without ANY difficulty, and cleared the fences as if they were just another canter stride. Mr. Foster continued to challenge Sonny and I, putting the fences higher. Every time we cleared one of the big jumps, the crowd actually cheered for us. Not that Sonny ever gave any indication of NOT going over, it was just really neat that he had absolutely no problem keeping up with the big guys. He won over everyone, and we finished by clearing a huge oxer. When we were wrapping up, Mr. Foster made a comment - "Well, Kelly is a good rider" he said, "but I would sure love to see her on a REAL horse". Well...that didn't go over very well and the crowd started booing! He said he was joking, which he probably was, but it was neat to have so much support. Over the course of the weekend, SO many people stopped by our booth and told us that they have a new respect for Fjordhorses. They'd been watching all the clinics, almost all of which we had horses participating in, and they couldn't believe how wonderful they were. The geldings - Ba
Keeping a senior fjord
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello list; We have finally moved my fjord, Skovy, home. Upon arrive home we discovered that Skovy does not like to be alone, and had to quickly aquire another horse. Luckily there was free one one in the paper. Now our new fjord (I had get another one of course) is deffinetly a senior citizen (deffinetly over 20). It is believed that he came from the Narnia lines here in BC, the previous owner said he was a stud at one point but i doubt it. Anyways, I have had him about 5 days, and I don't know much about keeping the oldies...He is having a hard time keeping/gaining weight. He is getting a ton of food, and it may be helping (just slow). He gets senior pellets, complete pellets, beet pulp, oil, alfalfa cubes and regular 1st cut hay. Plus the occassionl graze on the lawn. I don't give him ton, as I am increasing the amounts so I don't shock his system. Now Andy (Narnia fjords Andros???aka "Grandpa") is too thin for my liking he is probably a 3 on the body rating. His pelvis protrudes, his ribs are just slightly visible and his mane won't stay up as the weight of his hair too much( it just flops over). I know this guy will probably never look like his plump former self again, but I want to make sure he is comfortable for the coming years. He has had his teeth done and was just wormed. Any suggestions on keeping the older guys would be appreciated. Thanks Kelly Trirogoff _ Enter today for your chance to win $1000 a daytoday until May 12th. Learn more at SignInAndWIN.ca http://g.msn.ca/ca55/215 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Updates
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, I have a few little updates to announce. First, we have another new Fjord here for the summer. Linda Fry's wonderful gelding Teigar is going to come with us to the Can Am to help represent us. He's a really great horse and we are thrilled to have him here for the upcoming months. Also, we are fully set up to do AI collections with Prydarson. Jaimie and I visited the facility yesterday to check everything out. We were so pleased with how things are run and are excited to work with the people involved. The owner, Tony, was absolutely wonderful with his horses and is an experienced stallion handler. We are happy that we'll have his expertise involved with the procedures and are very excited with the opportunities he has presented us. Finally, I have registration forms available for the pre-evaluation clinic with Pat Wolfe. Anyone interested should contact me as soon as possible, as I can guarantee this clinic will fill up quickly. It's a great chance for anyone interested in evaluations to learn from one of the best. Anyone wishing more information on the clinic, the evaluation or breeding to Prydarson, please contact me. Sincerely, Kelly MacDonald _ Find hidden words, unscramble celebrity names, or try the ultimate crossword puzzle with Live Search Games. Play now! http://g.msn.ca/ca55/212 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Looking for a Harness
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Tanya, and everyone else that replied with harness ideas! Posting that simple question to the list was something I should have done a long time ago! Thanks again, to everyone who replied. A harness has been found! Sincerely, Kelly MacDonald > Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 08:10:09 + > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Looking for a Harness > To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com > > This message is from: Tanya Manser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I have a set of harness that I've used with two of my Fjords. Its leather but > not English leather. Nice quality, havanna and brass. > > If you are interested > in looking I'll take some photos. > > It might be expensive to post to the States > though - want me to find out shipping cost? > > Tanya. > > > - Original Message > > From: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com > Sent: Friday, 2 May, 2008 1:32:30 AM > Subject: > Looking for a Harness > > This message is from: kelly MacDonald > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Hi Everyone, > > We are looking to purchase a good > quality harness, to fit our Fjords. If > anyone has one, or knows of one for > sale, please let me know. > > Sincerely, > > Kelly MacDonald > > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: > http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > _ If you like crossword puzzles, then you'll love Flexicon, a game which combines four overlapping crossword puzzles into one! http://g.msn.ca/ca55/208 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Looking for a Harness
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, We are looking to purchase a good quality harness, to fit our Fjords. If anyone has one, or knows of one for sale, please let me know. Sincerely, Kelly MacDonald _ Enter today for your chance to win $1000 a daytoday until May 12th. Learn more at SignInAndWIN.ca http://g.msn.ca/ca55/215 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
NFHR EVALUATION - July 12th and 13th
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, It's already almost the first of May and everything is finally starting to turn green! The horses are shedding like crazy, and although we've kept everyone in pretty good shape over the winter (thanks to the indoor) we've started some serious summer conditioning. We have a great long road out back of our farm, with lots of hills and fields. Taking the horses for a brisk trot out the road everyday really gets them in shape. It's the most fun when we go over the strategically placed logs, instead of around them ;) As some of you know, we will be hosting the first ever, NFHR Evaluation held in Canada. This will be a very exciting weekend and we are looking forward to it so much. It's going to be a very fun, educational event. There will be a lot of participants who will be presenting their Fjordhorses to the evaluators for the first time. In order to prepare both the people and the horses, we are grateful for a clinic presented by Pat Wolfe on July 11th. This is a great opportunity to work with and learn from one of the most knowledgeable Fjord owners in North America. Pat's experiences are near endless, and trust me, you can learn a great deal from him in a very short time. Antigonish is located approx. 2 hours from Halifax. Our facility will provide stabling, lots of room for trailers, and camping. We are only ten minutes from town, where there are many hotels, motels and restaurants. The evaluation will be a fun event for Fjord owners to get together, learn from each other, and encourage each other. The evaluation process is important for those who are looking to learn the strength and weaknesses of their Fjord, whether it be for breeding purposes or to help plan an appropriate training plan for your horses. I really hope Fjord owners on the East Coast will consider joining us this July. The weekend will be well worth the trip, whether you are from eastern Canada, or eastern USA. Please, if anyone has any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. If you have never participated in an Evaluation before, please do not be intimidated. There will be many participants in the same boat! There are many ways to prepare for the evaluation, and the preparation is half the fun! The performance tests are fun to practice. Jaimie and I have a couple of spaces available for training and conditioning. We also have a number of advanced riders available to help show horses during the evaluation. That's all for now. Thanks for reading! Kelly MacDonald _ Try Chicktionary, a game that tests how many words you can form from the letters given. Find this and more puzzles at Live Search Games! http://g.msn.ca/ca55/207 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Evaluations, Promotion, and More
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, I have been crazy busy the last month or so. I spent three weeks in Ontario, preparing for and completing my Coach 1 Evaluation. The program, run though Equine Canada, is quite intense. I worked hard at it, and thank god Jaimie and my mother were here running things. They did a great job, and I wouldn't have been able to go without their support. It was very interesting spending so much time at someone else's barn, seeing how others do things. I learned SO much, and had a great time. The best part of the trip however, was picking up Sonny and driving back to Nova Scotia with my father. We had a full trailer, two mares and Sonny. All three horses trailered like dreams, and were real troopers though our 22 hour drive. Prydarson (Sonny) has settled in beautifully. He's SUCH a nice horse, everything still feels a little surreal. I've been riding him everyday, and he's going really well under saddle. We'll start breeding in a few weeks, after he's had time to completely settle in. Sonny is now available both live cover and through AI. Contact me personally for more information on breeding to Prydarson. Yesterday I had an interesting phone call from the Can-Am All Breeds Equine Emporium. They invited me to participate in numerous breed demos with my Fjords, and even though it's short notice (it's only a month away), I agreed to participate. It should be a really great weekend. We're hoping to take four Fjords from my place, and we'll be joined by another Fjord owned my a friend of mine. We have a booth to set up to promote the breed.I'm looking for any printed material I can get, along with video's, posters, anything! Here is a link to the website promoting the show - http://www.canamequine.ca/. The evaluation we'll be hosting in July is also going to come quick. Anyone on the east coast should contact me as soon as possible regarding entry. We are SO excited this is taking place, and I'm working really hard to make it a success. I'll write more about it later, but please, anyone even thinking about attending - contact me! It's going to be a really fun, educational weekend. Pat Wolfe will be conducting an evaluation clinic prior to the evaluation - this alone is a great reason to make the trip! Finally - I'm looking for a well trained Fjord gelding for...my mother! She's ALWAYS been a hard-core quarter horse woman but finally, she has been converted. She rides western, and reay likes grey Fjords. If anyone knows of a well-trained, bombproof gelding for sale, let me know. She mostly wants to trail ride, have fun with her own horse, and possibly travel to some small schooling shows. Thanks for reading, and watch for more updates coming soon regarding the evaluation. Kelly MacDonald _ Find hidden words, unscramble celebrity names, or try the ultimate crossword puzzle with Live Search Games. Play now! http://g.msn.ca/ca55/212 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
March Break Schooling Show
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, Last week was sure a busy one. We started off the week (which was March Break for the local students) with two clinics, back to back. Everyone had a great time. To cap it all off, we hosted our first show, a small schooling show consisting of dressage and hunter classes. The show was a huge success! I couldn't believe the turnout, especially considering it was mid-March. The whole reason I wanted to host a show was an attempt to prepare myself for the NFHR Evaluation we'll be hosting July 12th and 13th. I know the two are going to be very different events, but it was an opportunity to learn the facility's strengths and weaknesses when hosting a big event. On the days leading up to the schooling show I watched the weather constantly. At first, the forecast called for rain - all day. Disappointing, yes, but slowly it changed and on the day of the show we had a partially sunny day with no snow or rain! The morning was all dressage tests. We had a little class for those aged 10 and under called "Pee Wee Dressage". All those kids were such troopers - getting ponies spit polished at the coldest hour of the day. Everyone did great. Then we continued with Walk/Trot tests and Training Level tests. There were a couple of riders sharing horses, and all four Fjords on the farm participated. Vanessa, Vidar and Idun all placed in their classes. Barlind however, was hands down, the star. Barlind started the day with two riders. After the first class, one pony was being very un-cooperative, and his rider requested to be able to ride Barlind. Okay, Barlind is up to three riders. Then, a little mare came up lame in her warm-up. Guess who had to step up to the plate again - yup, Barlind. So now Barlind has four riders, each doing two dressage tests. He never missed a beat. When it came time for the results he ended up with 6 firsts, 1 second, and 1 third. All the classes had 8+ entries. He carried a Sr. rider to the High Score award, and a Jr. rider to the Reserve High Score award. You can guess who everyone is requesting to ride from now on in their regular lessons. Right now he's appreciating having the week off. I added a bunch of pictures to our group on Facebook, if anyone is interested in taking a look. Here is the link to the facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=17473769704 . I also posted the results on the group wall. Overall, I was so proud of the students who put so much effort into everything. It is still March, so it's still cold, but honestly I didn't hear any complaints. Everyone just seemed to have a great time. Thanks for reading, and letting me share. Sincerely, Kelly MacDonald _ Create a handy button so your friends can add U to their buddy list. Try it now! http://g.msn.ca/ca55/211 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: long distance riding with fjords
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would LOVE to see a copy of that project. Do you sell your work? Kelly > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> Subject: Re: long distance riding with fjords> Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:51:26 -0800> > This message is from: "Deb Logan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > I went along on an endurance ride with my Arabian riding barn buddies, without> a horse, as my hobby is VJ - video journalism.> I was quite impressed & surprised to discover Endurance Riding is all about> the horse - vet checks every 15 or 20 miles, lots of gear to monitor hearts,> feet, saddle fit, electrolytes - its not a sport for the uninformed - there> are mandated rest periods where horses are evaluated, pulsed down, fed,> watered, these folks take care of their equine athletes - and if your horse> gets pulled from the event for not passing one of the many vet checks, you go> back to your trailer & take care of your horse with pride, knowing the horse> comes first - even though you may have just driven 250 miles to ride 50 miles,> and only rode 15 before getting pulled I spent time interviewing (on> camera for my project) vets, volunteers, crew, horses, dogs, kids - great> group - at the end of the day it was about how fit your horse was, how happy> to ride, and how well you took care of your equine companion -> Lions & tigers @ night - not so much - but there are occasionally bears where> we were camping - but if you have never camped with a group of horse friends,> you need to do it - its worth the wildlife hazards.> And Fjords are the best campers.> Deb> - Original Message -> From: Debby Stai<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com<mailto:fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com>> Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 2:09 PM> Subject: long distance riding with fjords> > > This message is from: "Debby Stai"> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>> > Was nice to visit the website of Berniece, her long distance travels...I've> always wondered though, how and when does the horse eat...I know she'd gone> 50> and 60 miles in a day, maybe more, maybe less...but when and what would you> feed...What would she do with the horse in the nighttime...I'd be scared of> lions and tigers and bears> Debby Stai> > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> http://tinyurl.com/rcepw<http://tinyurl.com/rcepw>> > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> > _ Spread the Love by installing 30 free Messenger Emoticons. Get them now! http://g.msn.ca/ca55/212 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Harness for sale
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> Subject: Harness for sale> Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 20:10:17 -0600> > This message is from: "Sue Clark-Sorger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > For sale a black leather harness, made by Mr. Esh in Pennsylvania. Harness> is about 10 years old and has been well cared for.> Used for fjords. Comes with an open bridle as well as a bridle with blinders> also comes with 2 different size girths.> Asking $350 and I will pay shipping.> > Black Wintec 500 all purpose saddle, comes with Easy-Change Gullet Kit.> Saddle has no girth or stirrups. Excellent condition.> $400 and I will pay shipping.> > Sue> > Sue Clark-Sorger> Sandia Park NM> > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> > _ At a loss for words? Find them by playing Seekadoo! Play now! http://g.msn.ca/ca55/208 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
East Coast Evaluation
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello Everyone, I'd like to annouce that we will be hosting the first ever, NFHR Evaluation to be held in Canada. This is very exciting news! Although it will be in Canada, it is absolutely NOT limited to Canadians. We are eagerly inviting any Fjord owners from Eastern USA to come join us. The Evaluation will be held July 12th and 13th, 2008. We will be hosting a clinic with Pat Wolfe on July 11th, an attempt to ensure all Fjord owners are properly readied to show their Fjords to the evaluators in the best form possible. This is going to be a great event. We are looking forward to meeting many new people, and finally putting some faces to names. The Evaluation will be held at our facility, Creekside Equestrian Center Inc. Our 250 acre farm has two arenas, one indoor and one outdoor. We have kilometers of trails, and lots of paddocks and pastures. Stabling is available. We are located in Antigonish Co., approx. 2 hours from the Halifax International Airport. We are approx. a 7 hour drive from the Maine border crossing. Our farm is easily accessible and is close to hotels, restaurants and other public facilities. We hope to see many Fjord owners across Eastern Canada and USA join us for this exciting weekend. Please feel free to contact me for more details, details I will be happy to provide. While this is a lot of work and effort (on everyone's behalf), the Evaluation system is an asset to all of us. While the evaluations play an important role for the Fjord breeder, they are also a great way for Fjord owners to come together. So whether you are a breeder, a competitor, or a pleasure owner please know you are welcome and encouraged to join us. As the saying goes, "the more the merrier!". Sincerely, Kelly MacDonald _ At a loss for words? Find them by playing Seekadoo! Play now! http://g.msn.ca/ca55/208 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #50
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I love Guusje. I am a subscriber to the videos on you tube. I am VERY excited he will be in the next Herald. Jolanda is SO talented, and I idolize her. I found this guy while I was on you tube as well. I think that he is quite an athletic and talented fjordie... His extension is superb. http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=9zHnvaHzMaw&feature=related Kelly Trirogoff (who is deffinetly going riding today, and Skovy's new harness has arrived) _ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: first open show
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I clip the head (all goat hairs, muzzle, those long hairs above the eye) back of the legs and the coronet. I trim the ears well but never completely clean them out. I (of course) leave the feathers. I do use a little baby oil around the muzzle and eyes, nothing crazy but to add a little shine. I make sure the mane is cut perfectly. I polished hooves right before I enter the ring and make sure the tail is tangle free and shiny. I like to show off the Fjords as beautiful, well groomed, well conditioned horses - just like any other breed. Kelly> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> Subject: Re: first open show> Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:49:01 -0800> > This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > When a Fjord is in a show, he/she should look like a fjord, in my humble > opinion. Jean Gayle> > > > > > > > Author of:> 'The Colonel's Daughter"> Occupied Germany 1946 to 1949> Send: $20 to Three Horse's Press> 7403 Blaine Rd> Aberdeen, WA 98520 > > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> > _ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #45
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello Lis; I have just recently caught wind of a halter class that is coming up in Aug. I was kind of inspired after seeing everyone do it in the Herald. I have NEVER been in a halter class, and I have never seen a halter class. I have been to dog shows, which I am sure are no comparison. I was thinking that since it is a fun, low key one, that I may give it a try. If anyone wants to post me privately or on here with some advice/pointers about how to really make Skovy "pop", that would be awesome.Yesterday I had a lovely ride on Skovy without a saddle (as I often do at the end of our rides) and he is learning very well how to be ridden purely from my seat/legs. Also since I clicker train him, he is also learning how to Spanish walk, bow, pick things up, etc. He catches on so quickly. I know that a few of you on here clicker train as well. I can honestly say that it has helped Skovy immensely. He will now go through puddles (which he previosly hated). Anyways that is my chance to "brag" since I don't really have anyone around here to share this stuff with. Looking forward to learning about halter class Ciao Kelly Trirogoff _ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Fjord Herald Ads
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yup, I have to agree ;) You can't imagine how much I studied that picture. I actually seen it in my sleep. Kelly > Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:50:24 -0700> Subject: Re: Fjord Herald Ads> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Yeah, the photo of Prydarson is to die for!> > Margo _ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: mare lost a baby
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Oh Sarah, I'm so sorry. That is heartbreaking news. Jingles for you and the mare! Kelly > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> Subject: RE: mare lost a baby> Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:21:16 -0800> > This message is from: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > There are sites on the Internet that look for nurse> mares. I do not know where they are.> > --- Original Message ---> From : Frederick J> Pack[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent : 2/23/2008 9:08:24 PM> To : fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> Cc : > Subject : RE: mare lost a baby> > This message is from: "Frederick J Pack"> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > Oh Dear.> Such a heartbreak> > Perhaps the wet mare could be a nurse mare to an> orphan in the area??? I> would ask around, rather than just let her dry up. > Put the word out> > We are so darn sorry> > Fred and Lois> > All Mail is scanned in AND out by Norton Anti-virus.> Fred and Lois Pack> Pack's Peak Stables> Wilkeson, Washington 98396 > > > > > -Original Message-> > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> > _ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #44
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello list; I have just received my first Herald since owning my fjord. It took me 2 years to join NFHR, but here I am. I was schocked that the stunning quality that this magazine is produced with. VERY NICE JOB!! I also loved the 25th anniversary book, stunning book. The inclusion of the pamphlets is most helpful, as I often get a lot of questions about Skovy when we are out and about. Keep up the great work, the product far exceeds its price. Just out of curiousity has anyone on this list ever gone to the battle of the breeds at Spruce Meadows in Alta Canada? I think that with the caliber of fjords on this continent, our breed would kick @$$. Skovy isn't quite there yet, but it is our goal. Also I am on a bit of a quest. I am looking for a gelding named Glacier View's Kronprins. He is number -1297- in the CLRC. He was born May 3, 1995 Electronic ID (neck)/1F56067114 He would have been sold from Nanoose (Nanaimo area) on Vancouver Island BC. I was told that he was sold to California, where he is used as an eventer. His name may have been changed to Viking. Any info would be helpful Kelly and Skovy (hoping to get a ride in today) _ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: PRYDARSON
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thank you Pat!! I am SO excited. There is another extremely exciting annoucement I have to make, but can't just yet. Just waiting for final confirmation from Mike May. Jaimie is just as excited as I am. She can't wait to be a stallion handler again, and trust me, she's good! We are looking forward to our first breeding season with Sonny. Please feel free to write me privately for more information about breedings. Thanks again Pat, for your kind words and this once in a lifetime opportunity. I also have to thank my amazing family and friends for their never-ending support. I couldn't do it without them! Sincerely, Kelly MacDonald > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PRYDARSON> Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:56:08 -0500> > This message is from: "Pat Wolfe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > Prydarson has a new home! Congratulations to Prydarson's new owner, Kelly> MacDonald of Creekside Equestrian Center. Prydarson is overall high point> stallion in North America and has been since 2002. He will be standing at> stud in Nova Scotia, Canada.> > > > I am delighted Prydarson is going to such a skilled and knowledgeable horse> person. Kelly and Prydarson will be something to see in a show ring!> > Pat Wolfe> > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> > _ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: cover or not cover sweating horse in winter
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yup, a good fleece cooler will wick away the moisture from the skin. I leave them in with some hay until they are dry. Kelly > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> Subject: RE: cover or not cover sweating horse in winter> Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 13:46:26 -0600> > This message is from: Linda Lottie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > If I ride my horses in cold weather and they get sweaty I put them in a stall with a cooler until they are dry. If you have a good quality cooler it should do the trick. I do not put a wet horse out in the cold.> > LJBL in WI> > > > > > > > > > > Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 11:13:58 -0800> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: cover or not cover sweating horse in winter> > > > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Hello everybody,> > > > A little word of advice is needed here. When I ride in extreme cold > > (like -30 celcius, that's my limit)sometimes I can't help that my > > ponies sweat since they are a bit out of shape in the winter. I have > > no warm place to put them after and was wondering if I should cover > > them or not and with what. Back in Europe the word was not to cover > > since it would keep moisture in the hair but then, I was never riding > > in such cold conditions...> > > > Take care> > > > Yasmine (minus 50 for the last 8 days, I am so glad I did not buy arabians...)> > > > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> > http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> > _ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Whoops...
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sorry all, for the message that was suppose to be private. You'd think I'd be on the ball by 11 am Monday morning - my excuse? We had a great Superbowl party ;) Yeah Giants! Kelly > Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 05:22:34 -0800> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: loosey goosey> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> > This message is from: Robin Churchill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > I agree with Janet, if the horse is fat, I would give> him some type of what I call "diet" i.e. lower> calorie/protein grass hay and give him more of it to> keep him busy and happy, get rid of the oats and> alfalfa pellets and just give him a good> vitamin/mineral supplement made for horses on a hay> diet and work him and he will lose weight. When my> guys look like they are getting a little chubby, I> decrease their hay a little and try to make their work> a little longer and more often (because it is usually> my fault if they aren't working enough) and that seems> to shape them up pretty quickly. > > Robin > --- Janet <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> > > This message is from: "Janet"> > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > > > Did I understand this horse is getting just 2 flakes> > of alfalfa/grass hay > > per day plus a can of oats and alfalfa pellets?> > > > this is way too little dry matter imo, and then on> > top of it, is a nutrient > > rich diet. Much better to have him on mature grass> > hay to take the weight > > off.> > > > janet > > > > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> > http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> > > > > > > > > > _ ___> Looking for last minute shopping deals? > Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping> > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> > _ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Ulyssa
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Robin, Hope everything is well. We're finally seeing a break in cold temps - it was actually -35, plus a wind chill, last week. Thankfully, temps have risen a bit and it's not quite as miserable. I wanted to write to talk about Ulyssa, and maybe firm up some of the ideas we were throwing around last fall. Are you still interested in the possiblity of sending her here, for training in exchange for a foal? Maybe things have changed, and it's out of the question now, but since we talked about it earlier I just wanted to let you know I'm still very interested. Give the horses a pat from me. Kelly _ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #29
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello list; I have enjoyed every waking minute of being a member of this list. I wish to someday visit you all. Your knowledge and information has helped me tremendously (even as a lurker). I have just paid my dues to the NFHR, and look forward to receiving my first herald. I wish I could go to moses lake for the dressage clinics, but it won't be this year. ANyways... I have been meaning to ask this question for a while, but i just keep forgetting to. I know that at least one of you in here can help me out. I have a lovely work harness I have just purchased for my fjord. Everything looks very nice on him, except the collar. I have to purchase a new one for him. My question is, how do I know what size to buy for him. One webpage says the collar must have atleast 4 inches between the throat and the collar, because the horse will inevitably have to put his head down to pull. Another webpage says that for light work only 2 inches is necessary between the collar and the throat. A third web page states that the collar should be snug. I don't want to waste my time (and my horse) with ill fitted collars. If I measure his neck, does the company do the math and add the necessary inches? He will be pulling a ring harrow (quite heavy metal, and a stone boat for pulling rocks out of the field) Any advice on purchasing a collar would be great. CheersKelly and Skovy in beautiful Qualicum Beach, BC _ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Therapeutic Riding
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, We are having a bit of a break in the cold weather - although it's hard on the horses. Last week it was -25*C and today it was +4. The poor Fjords are stuck in their coats appropriate for -20. A couple have trace clips, but that doesn't help much on days like today. We have to be careful not to push them too hard so it's been a lot of ground driving and long-lining. I've been working hard earning my certifications in riding and driving instruction. Last summer, I successfully completed Equine Canada's English Riding Instructor program and passed my exam in Ontario. This spring I'm going for my Coach 1, after spending a couple of weeks with a Level 4 Coach in Ontario. Along with my Coach 1, I'm also involved with the local therapeutic riding association. ANTRA (Antigonish Therapeutic Riding Association) moved to my facility last fall, and we ran a successful six week program with roughly 12 students. We are hoping to increase numbers by this spring, as this is the first time in many years that ANTRA has access to as many school horses as they need. Being involved with therapeutic riding has always been something I wished I was involved in, so when ANTRA called me last fall and asked if I was interested I jumped at the chance. After the first couple of lessons, the instructor asked me if I would ever be interested in becoming a certified therapeutic riding coach. I said yes, and she offered to be my mentor. I've been working with her for the last five months now, and in Feb. I'm due to go up for my first evaluation. The course is SO different from the EC Coaching Level 1 course - MUCH more in-depth. If all goes well I'll be ready for my examination in August. I really have high hopes of running the program with Fjords. Right now ANTRA only offers three six week sessions a year, which I'd like to see increase. The students literally grin from ear to ear from the time they enter the barn until the last carrot is fed at the end of the lesson. It's extremely rewarding. We have students with both neurological and neuromuscular disabilities as well as Downs Syndrome, autism, visual, hearing and developmental impairment, and learning disabilities. Anyways, I received my monthly information package from CANTRA (the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association) yesterday and was browsing through some of the material. There is a brochure from Equine Canada promoting Horse Sport for Riders with Disabilities. And there is a Fjord pictured on the front cover! I was SO excited. The same Fjord is also pictured inside the brochure. There is also a nice little caption that reads "Norwegian Fjords (and QH's) have excellent dispositions for beginning riders. Does anyone know who's Fjord this is? In fact, the cover picture is of three horses walking down a road, and there is another Fjord in the background. I know there are a few others that run programs for PWAD and use Fjordhorses. I'd love to hear your experiences and maybe swap some stories. I have yet to use Fjords in the program here, but am hoping to have at least one suitable Fjord by the spring session. Sincerely, Kelly MacDonald _> Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live.> http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008> > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> > _ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: The Unflappable Fjord: Exhibit A
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Too funny - very well written, I could picture the whole scene!! Kelly > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:58:30 -0500> Subject: The Unflappable Fjord: Exhibit A> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > So, at the urging (read: dare) of my fellow Fjord owner and trail riding > buddy, Kat, I present Exhibit A. The weather finally crept over 30 degrees > today (my apologies to those of you in the tundra regions), so we happily ran for > our saddles for a decent ride this morning. > > The pasture at our barn is extremely low right now, so if we find a good > green spot while riding, we stop and chat while the horses munch. So, there I > sat on my favorite riding horse, Monark, happily droning on about nothing. > All of a sudden, his body felt like a kernel of popcorn and he gave a spook > that sent me onto the pommel of the endurance saddle that I have been demo-ing. > Be assured, I fought hard for the save, but through a weird chain of events, > I ended up with my entire body on resting on the length of his neck with my > arms and legs wrapped around it like a tree branch. It felt like I hung > there for about seven months while he CONTINUED TO GRAZE. At this point, Kat is > watching with something between horror and hilarity, but was helpless to > intervene. After an interminable period, I simply plopped off into the grass > like a newly laid egg, at which Monny looked over as if to say, "Oh. There you > are."> > Do not underestimate the difficulty of neck riding and be sure that you have > a VERY quiet horse for your first attempt. > > Another interesting day on the trails...thank goodness for kind, forgiving > horses like my Monark.> > Kris in NC> with Monark & Clyde> > > > > > **Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. > (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp0030 0025> 48)> > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> > _ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: fjord name plates
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Bonnie, My little sister makes the most beautiful name plates by using a little wood burner my father bought her. She finds a nice piece of wood, burns the name and then puts on a coat of varnish. Kelly > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> Subject: fjord name plates> Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:16:15 -0800> > This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > Hi List,> Does anyone have a good idea for making name plates (to go on the stall > door) for their fjords? I can paint, work with metal or wood. Thanks for any > ideas offered!> Bonnie MacCurdy> and Sunny, Stormy, and Tonka> > - Original Message - > From: "Jean Ernest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> To: > Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 4:45 PM> Subject: Re: Regarding Felting, Spinning and Genetics 2nd Attempt!> > > > This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> >> > The fur that I save, mostly from old Bjarne, is soft, pretty long fibers > > from his belly, mostly, and a cream color. Not too many guard hairs early > > in the spring (and before the packed snow turns to mud). I saved several > > bags of it, but found no one to want to spin it, and then the squirrels > > got into it. Maybe I'll try again this spring!> >> > Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, where it warmed up top +10 today after a record > > snowfall yesterday.> >> > At 09:55 AM 1/18/2008, you wrote:> >>*As regards the felting of Fjord fur I personally found the > >>discussion> >>interesting, granted not as stimulating as the genetics topic, butI do> >>spin wool during the winter when it is just too nasty and miserable to be> >>outside for any length of time. I too had wondered about how well Fjord > >>fur> >>would spin but was concerned about the silkiness and shortness of staple.> >>Since I have plenty of Corridale wool to work with I will certainly keep > >>the> >>suggestion of mixing it in mind when I get a large enough supply of Fjord> >>fur! Now if the lovely golden color can be maintainedSo thank you to> >>those fellow fiber artists who love their Fjordies!> >> > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> > http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> > _ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: I give up
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The first link worked fine for me. And I think the website is very nice!! Kelly > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: I give up> Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:39:31 -0700> > This message is from: "Michele Noonan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > okay I tried it twice and I even emailed it to myself first and it was> fine. so it must be the way our list reads it somehow.> > What it is doing is doubling the web site address, so you know what to do!> just don't use the link. and type it in once.> > well at least you guys will have my web address memorized tee hee> > Michele> Montanafjords> > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> > _ Use fowl language with Chicktionary. Click here to start playing! http://puzzles.sympatico.msn.ca/chicktionary/index.html?icid=htmlsig The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Keeping Warm
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hahaha, those "Woolies" are a little out of my price range...darn ;) Kelly > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> Subject: RE: Keeping Warm> Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:29:46 -0800> > This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > Here is what you really need.> > http://www.bitterrootbitandspur.com/chaps.html> > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> > _ Discover new ways to stay in touch with Windows Live! Visit the City @ Live today! http://getyourliveid.ca/?icid=LIVEIDENCA006 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Keeping Warm
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > recommend where I can find reasonably priced outer gear that is wind> resistant, WARM but not too bulky, that REALLY works? It is so> discouraging to be frozen to the bone after only 1/2 hour, especially when> the fuzzy Fjords look so comfy and ready to do stuff. Needless to say they> aren't worked as much as I'd like. By the way I need something in wide> glide, plus sized. Any recommendations for frozen legs that should have> enough padding to keep warm but don't?Hi Lois, Jaimie and I both swear by our full schooling chaps. I usually wear long johns, a pair of jeans over them, and then put on my chaps. They are really warm, but supple enough to ride comfortably. They are suede, and I pretty much wear them all day. Mine are over four years old - and have been worn A LOT. The bottoms are in pretty rough shape, because I plow though snow and muck with them, but it doesn't really matter. I try to roll them up a bit at the ankles, the suede gets a bit still when it gets wet, but the bottom part doesn't matter too much anyways. Here's a link to a pair - http://www.smartpakequine.com/productclass.aspx?productClassId=4790&GCID=C112 84x040 Kelly > Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2008 11:27:08 -0700> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> Subject: Re: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #6> > This message is from: "Lois Anne Starr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > > So we kind of have a Yin and Yang in the pasture now! Comparing the> > two makes me see that Splendora is butt-high.> >> > Now a question about that thick Fjord throat latch.> > > Hi List! Happy New Year to everyone!> > I haven't posted for awhile, took a loong break from the computer. In> response to the butt-high and flexing questions. Depending on the age of> the horse and stage of development it is in, they can be out of proportion> for a while. When they finally stop growing ( at about 6?) everything seems> to have caught up and in a properly conformed horse all should be in> balance. As for flexing at the poll...I think at some point someone> mentioned Fjordies have a different skeletal connection at the skull and> first vertebra which enables them to flex more than expected. Of course jaw> width helps too. If I am wrong in my recollections of this information,> please!, someone correct me!> > I personally have a need for some advice. Where we live it is very exposed> and windy year round (you know what I mean Michelle!) All work, grooming> and riding is outside with no buildings for shelter other than the "kids"> shed. About 80% of the time we have SUSTAINED winds between 20-35 mph, 10%> about 6-10 mph, and the rest is 90+ mph (mostly in the winter). Needless to> say the wind chill is a serious factor here. Even the Fjordies get tired of> it and head for their shelter when they finish eating, and they aren't> wimps!> > While lots of layering and wool sweaters take care of the upper body, I have> yet to find a solution for the butt and legs. Hunting weight long johns and> jeans just aren't enough and insulated Carhartts, while toasty are> frequently too bulky for some activities (like riding!) Can anyone> recommend where I can find reasonably priced outer gear that is wind> resistant, WARM but not too bulky, that REALLY works? It is so> discouraging to be frozen to the bone after only 1/2 hour, especially when> the fuzzy Fjords look so comfy and ready to do stuff. Needless to say they> aren't worked as much as I'd like. By the way I need something in wide> glide, plus sized. Any recommendations for frozen legs that should have> enough padding to keep warm but don't?> > > > -- > Lois Anne, Wayne, Gallant Geier and the Lovely Lana from Montana> > Tell me, and I'll probably forget.> Show me, and I will remember,> Involve me, and I will understand.> > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> > _ Use fowl language with Chicktionary. Click here to start playing! http://puzzles.sympatico.msn.ca/chicktionary/index.html?icid=htmlsig The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #294
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I LOVED the Starfire farm Drill team vid. The performance is outstanding. I would have loved to see it in real life. The way this was produced was very professionally done. I am sending the link to a few other fjord owners that are not on the list. The weather here in BC has been horrid. Poor Skovy looks so sad that I won't ride him in this weather, since he is such a workaholic. When is summer coming??? Kelly Trirogoff1886 Galvin Pl. Qualicum Beach, BC _ Use fowl language with Chicktionary. Click here to start playing! http://puzzles.sympatico.msn.ca/chicktionary/index.html?icid=htmlsig The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Do any of you reccomend supplementing?
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Briefly, I do supplement the Fjord's diet with a vitamin/mineral topdress. Like you, I don't have to feed very much grain to the Fjords, but I don't believe they get everything they need from hay alone. Of course, they all have 24/7 access to a mineral block, but again, I don't feel it's enough. The Fjords at my farm get a little beet pulp, some black oil sunnies, and their vit/min topdress. I feed the best hay I can possibly get. They all work fairly hard and are in good shape. I *try* to avoid low-end processed grains, but some of my hard keepers (non-Fjords!) can't seem to go without. Kelly > Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2007 17:46:40 -0600> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> Subject: Do any of you reccomend supplementing?> > This message is from: "jen frame" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > Hi Everybody,> I was wondering if you add supplements to your Fjord's feed?> My mare is so fat on eating nothing(!) that I was wondering where she> gets the required vitamins and minerals--certainly NOT from what I> feed her, because I don't feed her enough to have the required amount> for her body weight.> Since Fjords manage to pull calories out of thin air, do they also> pulls nutrients out of thin air and therefore do not require> supplementation? Or, since they don't eat much, do they tend to> require supplemntal vits and mins ? If so, which do you use?> If Fjords are known to need species specific supplemenation of> something secific, please do tell!> Thanks so much,> Jen> > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> > _ Read what Santa`s been up to! For all the latest, Visit on the North Pole visit asksantaclaus.spaces.live.com! http://asksantaclaus.spaces.live.com/ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Ooruk plays with the big boys
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Congrats!! I know how hard you've been working Robin, and this is proof that hard work pays off!! You should be proud of the great job you did training Ooruk - you guys are quite the team!! Keep up the good work and awesome representation of the breed!> > > > > > _ ___> Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs> > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> > _ Are you ready for Windows Live Messenger Beta 8.5 ? Get the latest for free today! http://entertainment.sympatico.msn.ca/WindowsLiveMessenger The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Snowys Farra You TUBE Debut
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Oh my!! That was great! I literally was laughing out loud - too cute!!! Thanks for sharing! Kelly > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Snowys Farra You TUBE Debut> Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:21:31 -0800> > This message is from: "Rose or Murph" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > Hi List,> > > > I lurk most of the time, but enjoy all the information. I have enjoyed my> filly a lot, and continue to have fun with her. I shot this video early> this last summer just as she turned two.> > > > I hope you enjoy. Lauren if you are still on line, thank you for this> special girl.> > > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR-yR3b53Pc> > > > > > Rosemary In Roy> > Freezing at night sunny during the day> > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> > _ Express yourself with free Messenger emoticons. Get them today! http://www.freemessengeremoticons.ca/?icid=EMENCA122 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Major Clarification
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, I would like to clarify things to members of this Fjordhorse list, in response to a large number of private emails I've received. Jaimie Benoit, and I, Kelly MacDonald, have absolutely NO affiliation whatsoever with Beaver Dam Farm Fjords II anymore. The confusion has been stemming from the upsetting fact that Jaimie and I are still listed on the Beaver Dam Farm website as trainers/employees. Obviously, this is incorrect information (a.k.a. false advertising). It has been over a year since I quit, and over six months since Jaimie quit. Trust me, it's been requested MANY times to have the information and photographs removed. I'm so sorry for this confusion. Jaimie and I are working hard to re-build (mostly emotionally). We are working hard, but honestly, life has never been better. Here's a HUGE thank you to all of you that have been writing privately with moral support. We truly appreciate every word of it. On a final note, please respond privately with questions, comments or concerns. We'll be happy to answer any questions, with 100% honesty. Sincerely, Kelly MacDonald 902-870-6456> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> Subject: RE: Electric Pill Crusher and Tahiatian Noni> Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:45:24 -0800> > This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > Or Freecycle. > > -Original Message-> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Douglas Knutsen> Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 9:04 PM> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> Subject: Re: Electric Pill Crusher and Tahiatian Noni> > This message is from: "Douglas Knutsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > Beth -> > What to do with all the junk? Craig's list, of course. Don't laugh, somebody> > just might want it> > Just when I think you can't produce an even better Herald, you do. Once > again, congratulations.> > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> > _ Express yourself with free Messenger emoticons. Get them today! http://www.freemessengeremoticons.ca/?icid=EMENCA122 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Awesome Surprise
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, I was just checking my Facebook group for my facility and noticed that a student of mine had added a video. I followed the link, and realized that it's a slideshow of pictures. The pictures are all either my students or horses that I own or have/had in training (except one, the one of me and a bunch of Fjords at the Bosomworth's farm in ON). It's not ALL Fjords, but there are lots of Fjord pictures. I'd just like to share. I was really surprised and so happy to watch it - it made my day. Here is the link to the video on youtube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAdNKazj5As Thanks! Kelly > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 20:29:33 -0500> Subject: RE: Interview with a horse (OT but worth it) > To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > The guy who runs this web site is a bit of a showman, but he does offer some > things of value. He sells DVDs from solid, down-to-earth trainers, not > internationally known superstars. He also emails a "tip of the day" which is a > good reminder of training techniques and horse sense even if you already know > the basics. You can also subscribe to his Platinum Club to get monthly > training DVDs. > > > In any case, I think it's worth checking out his site. I have a number of > his DVDs. He seems to sincerely care about the horses.> > Linda> > > > > > ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com> > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> > _ Express yourself with free Messenger emoticons. Get them today! http://www.freemessengeremoticons.ca/?icid=EMENCA122 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
News and Updates
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, This is an exciting time of year, especially this year. Usually, when everyone is starting to bunker down and think about winter, we're still going strong. With the addition of the indoor arena, we have no plans to stop training at all - and it's SO great! The horses are getting their trace clips, mostly the Fjords. There are four Fjords here now - three in training and of course, my own gelding Barlind. One of the newest Fjords that arrived is very special. She's an imported mare that was purchased from Pat Wolfe. Vanessa has been nothing but a blessing, and is an absolutely outstanding representation of the breed. We are looking forward to next year getting her out and about the show ring. She's already had lots of experience in that area, so maybe some of you know her. Not to be too secretive, but I have an excellent trainer working with me. She's ridiculously experienced with Fjords and we are super excited about this working arrangement. I can't say any names yet, but I promise it won't be too long. We do have a couple of spaces left for training - riding or driving or both. Lots and lots of references available - if anyone is on facebook feel free to join our group - Creekside Equestrian Center Inc. - to see pictures of the Fjords and other horses on the farm. Sincerely, Kelly MacDonald _ Send a smile, make someone laugh, have some fun! Start now! http://www.freemessengeremoticons.ca/?icid=EMENCA122 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
blankets
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello list; It is the time of year when I have to begin blanketing Skovy. With the tons of rain we get here on Vancouver Island BC I need to do this or he gets SOAKED to the bone. He is kept outside and has a shelter in the field. I do clip him with a minor trace clip, but haven't done so quite yet. My question is do you have blankets that you prefer? I researched the archives before asking this question and couldn't really find a definitive answer. He is a 74" blanket now as he has changed quite a bit in shape/size since last year (currently shoved in his 72 from last year). Is it better that I just put him in a rain sheet to keep the rain off since that is the real culprit. We don't get a ton of snow/below freezing temps. However in winter we do get freezing cold, wet rain with strong winds. Perhaps a medium weight waterproof blanket is better? or I could use the rain sheet with a different blanket underneath. I ride at least twice a week and keep him in good shape so the clip is a must as he get super sweaty. Ideas?? Also, I don't know about all other fjords, but with Skovy he was a real "dork" until he was about 4. I rode him gently as a 3 year old, but I had expectations/rules. He was a brat to lunge. I remember riding him one day when he was still an early 4 year old we were trotting down the long side of the arena and it was like a light went on in his head. Over the next few days he matured VERY quickly (no longer bucking, running through the bit, etc.) He just seemed to settle very abruptly. He seemed to have another ah-ha moment when he turned 5. He is now 5.5 and a DREAM to work with. He goes forward, backward, lateral, etc. He does ANYTHING I ask him to (except walk in deep puddles) He has an incredible work ethic. I wouldn't trade him in for anything. I think when these guys commit to being mature it really happens for them, and you can't ask for a better partner. Kelly Trirogoff1886 Galvin Pl. Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2S4 _ R U Ready for Windows Live Messenger Beta 8.5? Try it today! http://entertainment.sympatico.msn.ca/WindowsLiveMessenger The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: OT - Medical Question
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I just had a conversation yesterday with my vet about immune boosters. She was telling me about this product called Epic - Here's a little blurb about the product I found on the internet. I'm not sure if it's by prescription only or what, but she was talking very highly of it. Epic is an Egg Protein In Complexes. Epic is produced by vaccinating chickens with 13 specific antigens. The hen puts the specific immunoglobulins (IgYs) and non-specific cofactors into the eggs. Both the whites and yolks of the egg are processed into a very palatable product to be fed in milk, milk replacer, electrolyte solution, or water. The hens are vaccinated for Clostridium perfringens. By feeding the Epic, we are putting the antibodies where they need to be. Epic is formulated with egg proteins, electrolytes, MOS (yeast extract) for binding toxins, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Enterococcus faecium (good probiotics), sodium bicarbonate (buffering agent against acidosis), L-Glutamine (an amino acid for repair of intestinal villi), charcoal (derived from coconut, to absorb toxins), and dextrose as an energy source. Epic is produced by Bioniche, the manufacturers of Immunoboost. An Epic for foals has been in use for awhile with excellent success at controlling scours in new born foals. The foal product is tubed to the foal shortly after birth. Foal Epic does not contain charcoal nor probiotics. There is also a newer "Epic" out - one formulated for adult horses. Just food for thought. Hoping your little guy gets better!! Kelly > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> Subject: OT - Medical Question> Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:24:30 +> > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sonnie - our 18 year old Fjord gelding started bleeding after urination about> 6 weeks ago. We had him scoped and had a biopsy done twice - the most> recent results came back as "Hyperplasia" - its located about 75-80cm proximal> to the urethral opening. The bladder appears to be normal.> > We put him on Piroxicam for 30 days. He has been on the Piroxicam for 10> days and is still bleeding after urination. The biopsy results came back > as "Hyperplasia".> > He doesn't seem to be uncomfortable at all - still eats well etc...> > Has anyone else had this type of problem? Anyone use the drug Piroxicam> before? > > Also, what do people use to "boost" their horses immune system?> > Thanks - Nancy in Nottingham, NH> > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> > _ Are you ready for Windows Live Messenger Beta 8.5 ? Get the latest for free today! http://entertainment.sympatico.msn.ca/WindowsLiveMessenger The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #226
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I often also ride in a bitless bridle based on the Dr. Cook model. Skovy responds very well to it. You can actually see it in my video on you tube as it is BRIGHT YELLOW. I got it for a deal on ebay. The colour suits his energetic personality> --> > Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2007 11:54:35 + (GMT)> From: Tanya Manser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> Subject: Re: better bitting> > This message is from: Tanya Manser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> I ride one of my Fjords in a Dr Cook bitless bridle, but I drive her in a> Liverpool bit. The other Fjord is ridden in a 'happy mouth' snaffle. > > My> two youngs Fjords aren't bitted yet.> > This foot topic really interests me. Since I have owned Skovy he has had 3 different farriers (as he has boarded at several facilities) I have noticed that his feet have changed shape(a little) several times. Sometimes being higher with a shorter toe and other times being lower with a longer angle and lower heels (sorry if I am not describing this correctly). Currently his feet, I feel, are a little more like the latter. His toes have been chipping quite a bit lately and I wonder if this is why. I don't have anything to compare to that really shows me how his feet should look. His farrier he has now is the same man that used to do his mom, as well as him when he was a baby. I trust him (and maybe that is my problem) perhaps I should ask him. Does anyone have any pictures of fjord feet? I understand that every horse is different and that trims should be done per each horse as an individual. Does chipping mean he should be shoed? Comments? The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> >: Mon, 1 Oct 2007 09:00:33 EDT> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: bad farrier - good farrier> > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> my poor oz, what he goes through. i might have mentioned he is very ouchy > right now, thanks to the hack who calls himself a farrier at the barn where we > board. i asked to have oz's shoes taken off to see if he could go barefoot, and > also since he was getting some chipping between the nail holes. so.this > person cut him SO short that he couldn't even walk on the concrete aisle in the > barn. i called this person 3 times, asking him to talk to me and to see what > could be done. he has yet to return my call. i was extremely upset.> > so i called joe yanish, who is a fjord club member, and isn't too far away > from the barn. he and erin made a trip there yesterday to look at my boy, and > what joe found made me even angrier at what had been done. not only was he WAY > short, the feet were shorter on the outside edges than the inside, and..the > angles on the front feet were not the same, but almost 5 degrees difference. > once he showed me, it was apparent even to my untrained eye.> > joe spent a solid two hours fitting oz with shoes that allow him to walk > right again, and then will come back in 5 weeks to work on him again until we get > his feet back to where they should be. i considered his work to be extremely > professional and he is very easy with the horse. oz stood quietly the entire > two hours, even though i am not sure if he has ever had hot shoes done before.> > joe is a find young farrier, and if you are in central minnesota and have > needs, i would highly recommend his services. i know oz really appreciate it.> > as for the other person, who is also a WSCA judgewell, i guess i must > have lost your bill, since it's sure not worth paying for what was done to my > horse. this is the same person who, when giving a class in showmanship at the > barn before blue earth, was very condescending toward me and oz.even asking > if my "pony" could trot along with me like the other horses there.> > laurie and oz, who has happy feet again> > > > --> > Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2007 10:54:56 EDT> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: bad farrier - good farrier> > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well!! Not very good at his work and rude to boot! There's a double threat > if ever I heard one. Selfishly, I'm glad he's in your neighborhood and not > mine. I wouldn't work too hard keeping track of that bill either.> It's great that Oz has happy feet again...it's so important. Braveheart > and Bogie have appointments with their podiatrist next Monday so their > tootsies will be in good shape for our trip to the National Drive down at the KY > Horse Park. John (our revered farrier) says that he always awakens with a light > heart on the days with BH and Bogie on his schedule. I don't know. They're > always good for him
RE: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #224
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I was posting a video on Utube last night of my guy, Skovy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlG4JGdCOcM I came across this video and absolutely loved it. It is not in English though. There are some Splendid examples of fjords. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl7wW0bpjJw&NR=1 Lastly, this video is from a friend that is starting a riding program with her fjords http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0UxVNM6cjA&mode=related&search= Hopefully these links work. With You tube it is so awesome to see what other people do with their fjords. Kelly Trirogoff1886 Galvin Pl. Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2S4 _ News, entertainment and everything you care about at Live.com. Get it now! http://www.live.com/getstarted.aspx The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Reason number 2575 why I love Fjords!
This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Wow!!! Great showing. By the results in the horsemanship class your Fjord had a little help getting all those ribbons!! Congrats to you both. Kelly > Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:29:19 -0700> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Reason number 2575 why I love Fjords!> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> > This message is from: Jessica Katzman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > There are so many reasons why I love Fjords!> > This is just another time of many that exhibits just how wonderful Fjords are!> > This past weekend I exhibited Wood's Kandi at the Wisconsin Arabian Horse Association Fall Colors Show. As the name states this was mainly an Arab show, but open to other breeds. We entered every class possible as we usually do! We placed in all 12 classes! This mare was a super star. She went in 8 riding classes and never once let me down. We even placed in the Halter Championship class out of 20 horses!> > Here are our results:> Pony Halter 1st> Halter Championship 6th> Pony Showmanship 2nd> Senior Showmanship 3rd> Open Western Pleasure 3rd> Quarter Horse/Other Stock Type Western Pleasure 3rd> Senior Western Pleasure 3rd> Senior Western Horsemanship 1st> Senior Hunter Pleasure 2nd> Open Hunter Pleasure 5th> Egg N Spoon 2nd> Dizzy Cowboy 3rd> > Another successful show to end our show season! It is so great to hear how the Fjords are making an impact in the horse show world. Great job to everyone and their horses!> > Jessica Katzman> Lazy Valley Ranch> www.lazyvalleyranch.com> > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:> http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> > _ Discover the new Windows Vista http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=windows+vista&mkt=en-US&form=QBRE The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: early winter coats
This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It must be, especially since today was 30*C. My fjord hasn't so much started a winter coat, as much as shedding his summer coat like crazy. The other two Fjords here have a slightly thicker coat. All the Fjords are on 24/7 turnout, which I think encourages the shedding/winter coat. Kelly From: "Claudia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Fjord List" Subject: early winter coats Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2007 12:47:31 -0500 >This message is from: "Claudia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >I have always been told that horses coat up for winter in response to the >shorter days, not anything to do with present temperaturethat >fewer hours of daylight results in beginning of winter coats. Is that wrong? > >My Morgans have always started feeling like Oriental rugs right around Labor >Day, regardless of the temperatures. > >Claudia in WI > >The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: >http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > Kick back and relax with hot games and cool activities at the Messenger Café. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: early winter coats
This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It must be, especially since today was 30*C. My fjord hasn't so much started a winter coat, as much as shedding his summer coat like crazy. The other two Fjords here have a slightly thicker coat. All the Fjords are on 24/7 turnout, which I think encourages the shedding/winter coat. Kelly From: "Claudia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Fjord List" Subject: early winter coats Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2007 12:47:31 -0500 >This message is from: "Claudia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >I have always been told that horses coat up for winter in response to the >shorter days, not anything to do with present temperaturethat >fewer hours of daylight results in beginning of winter coats. Is that wrong? > >My Morgans have always started feeling like Oriental rugs right around Labor >Day, regardless of the temperatures. > >Claudia in WI > >The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: >http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > Enter to win a night a VIP night out at TIFF The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Winter Coats and more...
This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, Yup, my Fjord is shedding his summer coat like crazy. I imagine I'll trace clip him again this fall, especially since we'll be riding heavy all winter with the new addition of an indoor arena. I'm actually excited about winter this year. Usually I dread having to either ride in crummy conditions or not ride at all. I'm still looking forward to those snowy trail rides, but having the option to school indoors sure is going to be nice! Two new Fjords arrived at my farm last week. They are here for training. Idun and Zima are two mares from PEI. They are both quite nice, with Idun showing some nice dressage potential. The owner is looking for basic 'tune-ups' with a strong dressage focus. So far, so good. The mares are sweet, and show one of my favorite characteristics about fjords, a good work ethic. They just seems so much happier when they have a job to do. I do have another spot or two left for training. If anyone is would like to have their Fjord kept in condition and trained over the winter, contact me for more information. I have years of experience working with Fjords, and they are of course, my favorite breed. I train from a dressage perspective - forward, soft and light. This can be difficult for some Fjords, as they may be inclinded to be heavy on the forehand. With the right conditioning and training though, it's very possible to achieve. Rates are reasonable and competitive. References available upon request. Have a great day everyone. Kelly MacDonald From: "Melinda Schumacher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Dancing with Fjords DVD Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2007 22:29:44 -0400 >This message is from: "Melinda Schumacher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >How should I go about ordering a DVD? >Melinda > > > >On 9/6/07, Carol Makosky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > This message is from: Carol Makosky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Susan and everyone else involved with the long production of the DVD, > > > > I will be dancing by my mailbox awaiting it's arrival. I want to give > > thanks to all who put this together and think it was perhaps more > > complicated than expected. > > > > Susan Cargill wrote: > > > This message is from: Susan Cargill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > > The very long awaited DVD "Dancing with Fjords" arrived at my farm > > yesterday. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Built Fjord Tough > > Carol M. > > On Golden Pond > > N. Wisconsin > > > > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: > > http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > > > > > > > >-- >Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD >Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential >Learning > >"You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is >already around your neck." ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi > >"As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her >hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half >thought, half feel."~paraphrased, John Masefield > >Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net >Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org > >The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: >http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > Enter to win a night a VIP night out at TIFF The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Patti Jo's showing and little of my own...
This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone! I'm writing with enthusiasm tonight since I finally have my feet back on the ground after an amazing trip to Ontario. First, congrats Patti Jo! Sounds like it was a great time, and excellent exposure for the breed. Don't you just love the looks and the constant questions, especially the ones about the manes?! A few weeks ago I also took two Fjords into a local open show. Both geldings did me proud - taking home a few firsts, a few seconds and a third. All the classes were at least 8+ and we didn't place lower than third in any class. I was just glowing. The judge was extremely impressed and told me so later in the day. I just returned from Ontario, as mentioned above. The trip was based on my examination for my Instructor's Certification. I got that over with the first day there, and passed (whew)!!. I had the high score of the day and the examiner was adamant that I continue and go on to get my Coaching Levels. So, that's the next step. Well, I'm in the middle of becoming a certified therapeutic riding instructor, so I suppose the Coaching Levels will come after that. After the exam I took the rest of the trip as a mini vacation. And of course, my idea of a vacation includes lots and lots of Fjords! So we made some visits and I was just beside myself with excitement of seeing so many great horses and farms. A very special thank you goes out to John and Eunice Bosomworth, Lori Albrough and Pat and Jane Wolfe. All these people showed the utmost in hospitality and really took the time to show us around. I really learned so much and seen some of the most beautiful fjords I've ever laid eyes on. A bonus was seeing all the foals; it was such a treat hanging with some amazing youngsters! Things aren't slowing down any, even considering the busy show season quickly coming to an end. Through all the excitement of the trip to Ontario I completely forgot about my enrollment in a First Aid/CPR course this weekend. So the weekend is being spent learning about defibrillators and bandages. Maybe not my idea of a relaxing weekend with the horses, but it's all good to know (and mandatory for all certifications ;)) Off to do late night chores and say good night to the horses (who think it's great that they've had almost a week off). Kelly From: Debbie Hunt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Brag alert Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 13:30:50 -0700 (PDT) >This message is from: Debbie Hunt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Congrats to you and Tomas. What an accomplishment! I continue to hear great stories about this breed. I have been an owner for exactly one week today! I can already tell this was a very wise decision on my part. He is the star at the farm! > > Debbie > >Dave and Patti Walter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" > >Had to brag about Tomas, 7 yr old Fjord Gelding we took to a rated >Hunter/Jumper show yesterday near Green Bay WI. Tomas went in 3 classes and >placed in one. Which I was VERY proud of! It was a HUGE show, REALLY nice >horses, everyone had their trainers with them, great facility, wow! Tomas >is just starting out this year learning how to ride, he was driven for a >number of years by Theriene and Bob Gudknecht, I got him in the spring. He >LOVES to jump. Sometimes too much. :-)) He was just great at the show, the boy >NEVER refuses a jump and has a GREAT backend to get over anything. He is >rather amazing, as he has jumped everything on the farm and it's his first >year, never running out, never refusing, just jump! So, we were very proud of >him. We brought two others from the farm, non Fjords. Neither of those placed >in their classes, so it was pretty special of Tomas to place! > >I got invited to go with Sharon on a Fox Hunt this Fall and am planning on >taking Tomas to that. That should be a LOT of fun!! > > >Patti Jo Walter >www.franciscreekfjords.com > >The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: >http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > > > > >- >Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. > >The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: >http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > Windows Live Hotmail. Even hotter than before Get a better look now. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: New Website pages
This message is from: "Kelly Hoem" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> WOW what a great web site. Everyone should check it out. It is a pleasure to look at. Great Job Beth & Sandy Kelly & Susan Hoem [EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Trail Riding, Clinic and more
This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> First, sorry for the late reply with big thanks to all those who contributed to my trail riding question. Great suggestions and I love hearing from others who always keep safety first and foremost. On Tuesday, Sue, her sister and I headed out over the mountain, and this time we were prepared! We rode for six hours, saw some of the most amazing trails I've ever seen and overall had a great time. And trust me, after last weekend's clinic, I was in need of that Mental Health ride. The horses (as usual) were wonderful. We were riding the three Fjords that I have here. They loved every minute of it, and even after six hours they marched home. They have such awesome stamina. We went to this incredible lake totally in the middle of nowhere on the top of the mountain. All three horses went into the water up to their bellies and drank plenty. The boys splashed around. The mare, Yui, who when she arrived wouldn't even dare cross a puddle, stood there, and actually seemed to enjoy herself. The weekend clinic was a huge success. There were ten riders, and each rider rode twice a day. They all worked hard and it paid off. You could really see a difference in everyone's riding at the end of the weekend. I was especially happy with the group's effort in the barn. First thing Friday morning I laid out all the ground rules and my stable management routine. EVERY time I walked into the barn between lessons they had swept the floor. I never once had to remind anyone to skip their horses stall, check waters, or feed hay. These students were all between 9 and 16 years old. I was very impressed with their work ethics and respect for my stable. I made sure they all knew what an excellent job they did. Last night we put in almost 1000 bales of hay. Lots of work, but thankfully we had a great group of young guys show up to help. My 19 yr. old brother managed to round up 8 of his friends! When you have help like that it didn't even seem like work. And of course, they were more than happy to be paid in pizza and beer. They even said they'd come back this weekend, when we are putting in the final 1000. Things aren't slowing down here anytime soon. We have an upcoming Open show on the 4 and 5th of August. I'm showing the Fjord gelding that is here for training in the open division, rather then the green division I showed in last time. I feel his canter is ready and I'm sure he'll be great. A student is showing my Fjord, Barlind. The following weekend is a primary dressage show. I'm taking two horses, my TBx mare to show Training Level test 1 & 2, and Barlind - showing training level test 4 and (eekkk) First level test 1. This is our First Level debut. Then it's off to Ontario for my Coaching Certification. While I'm there I'm planning on visiting Bluebird Lane, and I'm much more excited about that then the exam. Kelly From: "Mary" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Subject: challenge hours Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:40:38 -0400 >This message is from: "Mary" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Mary and Sara the fjord > >45 minutes on 7/20 >1 hr 15 minutes on 7/21 >1 hr 30 minutes on 7/25 > >Most of this is trail driving, but today we actually went down the road and >she was a CHAMP--never flinched, even with the gravel truck that came up >behind her, complete with air brakes. Barking dogs were a piece of cake after >that! > >Thanks again Eve, and happy driving everyone! >Mary Blatz in upstate NY where the impossible combination has happened more >than once this summer: perfect weather for driving on the same day as my day >off from work! > >The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: >http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > Windows Live Hotmail. Even hotter than before Get a better look now. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Boarding Issues - Dieting Fjords
This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yes Melinda, I would add electric to boards as well. In fact, especially board fencing. If a horse was to lean hard enough to break the boards you could be looking at a pretty dangerous situation. Also, even if the Fjords aren't leaning for food, if they are scratching or rubbing, the fence boards could break and pop off. Often too, nails become loose and exposed. Just my humble opinion. Kelly From: "Melinda Schumacher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Boarding Issues - Dieting Fjords Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:49:32 -0400 >This message is from: "Melinda Schumacher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Hi, > >Are you recommending adding electric to a board fence? > >Melinda >Marengo Ohio >70 degrees and balmy after a perfect sunny 80's weekend > > >On 7/23/07, kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > I agree with the others about electric fencing. In my experience with > > Fjords, they really need it and can tell as soon as the fence isn't "hot" > >The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: >http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > Windows Live Hotmail gives you the control you need to help you keep your e-mail private, safe and secure. See for yourself! Spam detection software, running on the system "angus.mystery.com", has identified this incoming email as possible spam. The original message has been attached to this so you can view it (if it isn't spam) or block similar future email. If you have any questions, see [EMAIL PROTECTED] for details. Content preview: Yes Melinda, I would add electric to boards as well. In fact, especially board fencing. If a horse was to lean hard enough to break the boards you could be looking at a pretty dangerous situation. Also, even if the Fjords aren't leaning for food, if they are scratching or rubbing, the fence boards could break and pop off. Often too, nails become loose and exposed. [...] Content analysis details: (5.1 points, 5.0 required) pts rule name description -- -- 1.0 FROM_ENDS_IN_NUMS From: ends in numbers 0.8 HTML_30_40 BODY: Message is 30% to 40% HTML 0.7 MIME_HTML_ONLY BODY: Message only has text/html MIME parts 0.2 HTML_MESSAGE BODY: HTML included in message 1.1 MIME_HTML_NO_CHARSET RAW: Message text in HTML without charset 0.5 MAILTO_TO_SPAM_ADDRURI: Includes a link to a likely spammer email 0.9 MSGID_FROM_MTA_HEADER Message-Id was added by a relay The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Boarding Issues - Dieting Fjords
This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I agree with the others about electric fencing. In my experience with Fjords, they really need it and can tell as soon as the fence isn't "hot" anymore. For instance, last night someone disconnected a wire that links two pastures. I should have noticed it, but somehow I missed it during the night check. This morning, the herd was all waiting for their breakfast, all except my darling Fjord gelding. The four others still wouldn't go near the fence, but I found Barlind at the back of the pasture leaning on the fence getting himself a good feed from the grass on the other side. Normally, he doesn't touch the fence, but he just knew it wasn't going to give him a shock. I chased him away, reattached the wire, and he didn't even test it again. It would be really simple to run a strand of electric tape along the vinyl fence and connect a small energizer. Ask your BO about that possiblity. From:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Boarding Issues - Dieting Fjords Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:03:51 -0400 >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >The good news is that we finally moved Joe and Della to a (more or less) dry lot, and have limited their hay intake to 3-4 flakes in the morning, the same at night, and their supplements which are mixed with a cup of oats.? They don't seem to be losing any weight, but at least they have stopped gaining!! > >The bad news is that little Joe discovered early this morning that if he leans really hard against the top two rails of PVC fencing, he can bend and shove it to the point where it pops out, and he can happily step over the bottom rung and wander down the road to graze to his heart's content (very good little Della opted to stay in the shady comfort of her stall during this escapade. > >I can't put up hot-wire, it's a boarding stable.? Now I am worried that the barn owner is going to ask us to leave because Joe is destroying the fences (because he is either hungry or just wanting to eat). > >Do they make those invisible fences with the shock collars on them for horses > >Kate >and the very stout, very strong Joe >and the very good (albeit stout) Della > >The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: >http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > Windows Live Hotmail. Even hotter than before Get a better look now. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Quest Dewormer
This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Be very careful about using Quest dewormer if you have dogs around. If you drop any, or any falls from the horses' mouth and a dog consumes it they will get very sick. Read the Quest package closely and it will say "PRECAUTIONS QUEST 2% Equine Oral Gel has been formulated specifically for use in horses and ponies only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result. So just because if any of you are deworming with Quest and dogs around! Kelly From: "Warren Stockwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Subject: Re: Quest Dewormer Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:56:56 -0500 >This message is from: "Warren Stockwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >I have used it as per instructions andhad no problems with any of my horses. >I have a variety of Fjords, Qh, Arabians, Appy. Not one problem. However I >know it may be an old wives tale but I watch the weather for pressure >changes and don't worm or vaccinate if there is to be a big front coming >through. Seems most every one I know has had horses go bad when either of >these procedures have been done when a pressure system comes through. Could >be just bunk but why take a chance, best to wait a day or two and wear your >lucky socks : ) > >Roberta >MN >- Original Message - >From: "Debbie Ulrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: >Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 12:14 PM >Subject: Re: Quest Dewormer > > > > This message is from: "Debbie Ulrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > I know of two people who used Quest and both of their pregnant Quarter >horse > > mares aborted. I contacted the company but they never replied..so I >am > > not using it on my fjords. You may want to check on it before continuing >to > > use it. > > Debbie Ulrich > > Corgi Hill Farm > > Winona, MN > > > > > > Per my vet, I have been doing the rotational deworming program, well - now > > (this month) it suggests moxidectin/Quest - has anyone used on their >Fjords? > > Any problems? > > Thanks - > > Nancy in NH > > > > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: > > http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > >The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: >http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > New Windows Live Hotmail is here. Upgrade for free and get a better look. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Trail Riding
This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi everyone, I've always loved to head out a do a little trail riding, but I never really did many long trails. It was always for a break from the ring, and to exercise horses on the hills. A couple of months ago however, a client sent me a couple of Fjords for training. She specially wanted them for trail horses, and maybe to do a little ring work with once in a while. I worked hard for the first three weeks in the arena, getting them used to me and getting me used to them. Since then, I trail ride with them at least twice a week. The rest of the week is dedicated to ringwork and driving training. I find the Fjords have such a great attitude, and I think it has to do with the fact that they aren't 'drilled' five days a week in the indoor arena. I really believe that horses do better with a variety of work, and these horses have only proved to be that it is true. It started out with little trails, around the property, up the road, etc. But the last two weeks have been awesome, with a friend and I heading out over the the mountain that is across the river from my farm. Last Thursday we went out for 4 hours! The scenery was beautiful and the horses were, of course, champs. They LOVED every minute of it and really were troopers. This mountain is very big, and has hundreds of trails. My father has lived here his entire life and knows the mountain very well. He told me I could ride everyday for the next ten years and STILL not see all the different trails up there. This is exciting. My friend who rides with me is a very good rider and a Certified Level one riding coach. She isn't in the horse business, instead she owns a very successful restaurant. We call our outings our "Mental Heath Rides". It's a nice time for the two of us to just get away and talk about what is going on. I'm proud to say that the two Fjords here for training are now is excellent shape. Their ring work has improved since they've become so conditioned from the trail riding. They are MORE than suitable for their owners, and this is a great thing, as these horses are very special to their 'parents'. Who all out there does long trail riding with their Fjords? What do you ENSURE you pack? Last time we went we found we were quite unprepared. Of course I remembered the horses' needs (packed a halter and lead, a hoof pick, a roll of vetrap, and a sharp knife) but we brought nothing for ourselves. Suzanne reminded me half way up the mountain that we should have packed at least a couple bottles of water (and at that time I was thinking a couple Corona's would be better, since it IS a Mental Health Ride ;) ). What do you all take with you when you head out for a trek? I'd love a list of essentials, and a list of other things that come in handy for both times of leisure and necessity. We both carry a cell phone at all times but sometimes we don't have good reception. I also hope to have my website up and running soon, and you can rest assured there will be lots of pictures of the Fjords on the mountain trails. Thanks in advance, Kelly From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Subject: Re: Ariat Terrains Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:02:32 -0700 >This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Do the Ariat Terrains provide mcuh protection if you get stepped on? >Is the toe box kind of stiff in other words? I have considered steel >toe boots for protection but the ones I have tried on don't seem too >comfortable for walking around so I haven't gotten any yet. Thanks >to the list, I will look at the Terrains. >Bonnie >CA >- Original Message - From: "Lola Lahr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: >Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 6:39 AM >Subject: Re: Ariat Terrains > > >>This message is from: "Lola Lahr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >>yup, I ride in them all of the time. I love them. I've never had >>any issues >>with the sole catching in the stirrup (I ride English). They are >>also very >>comfortable for those times when it is wiser to walk your horse >>through some >>scary places on the trails (never have to do this with my Fjord, >>but do with >>an Arab of mine). I found out the hard way that the lace up riding >>boots >>are NOT for walking any kind of distance - ouch! That's what led >>me to the >>Terrains in the first place. >> >>On 7/17/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>>This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>>You guys
Re: Ariat Terrains
This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yup, I ride in my Terrains all the time. I have the half chaps and they are so comfortable to ride in. I've never had any problem with the non-slip sole in the stirrups either. If you are looking into them spend the extra twenty bucks to get the waterproof ones. They are SO worth it and hold up even longer than the regular ones. I find them very supportive. The toe isn't any more reinforced than other paddock boots. I've always been taught that steel toe boots aren't recommended around horses anyways. My coach told me a story of a girl getting severely hurt after a horse stepped on her steel toed boots and crushed the steel into her toes. Ouch! Kelly From: Silja Knoll <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Ariat Terrains Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:10:28 -0700 (PDT) >This message is from: Silja Knoll <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Ditto that! I love my Terrains and bought them especially for trail riding because here in the Rockies it is wiser to get off and lead certain stretches of the trail. If you try that in regular cowboy boots it can get pretty slippery. > Now I wear them all the time! > Silja in hot and sunny Colorado. > >Lola Lahr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This message is from: "Lola Lahr" > >yup, I ride in them all of the time. I love them. I've never had any issues >with the sole catching in the stirrup (I ride English). They are also very >comfortable for those times when it is wiser to walk your horse through some >scary places on the trails (never have to do this with my Fjord, but do with >an Arab of mine). I found out the hard way that the lace up riding boots >are NOT for walking any kind of distance - ouch! That's what led me to the >Terrains in the first place. > >On 7/17/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > You guys are riding in these Terrains? They look like they have > > that hiking > > boot kind of non-slip, sole? > > > > Kate > > > > > > > > ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL > > at > > http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > > > > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: > > http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > >The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: >http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > > > > >- >Got a little couch potato? >Check out fun summer activities for kids. > >The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: >http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > Do You Think That Your Home Is Bland And Boring? Add A Little Spice With The Help Of Professionals. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Riding Boot recommendations
This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I love, love, love the Ariat Terrians. I wear them all day, every day, and a pair lasts me about a year. They are supportive and comfortable, and best of all, waterproof. I even wear them when we go hiking, which is quite often, and if you are so inclined, there are matching half chaps you can get to go with them. Kelly From:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Riding Boot recommendations Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2007 13:06:24 EDT >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Do you have a favorite riding / paddock boot you use? I have a wide foot (D >width), and extremely wide calves (so no full length boots will ever fit). >I've been using the Ovation Paddock Boots which are the only ones I have >found in a wide width, but they do not really seem to hold up very well. > >Kate >(Joe and Della could care less about my riding boots so opted to not sign >this email with me) > > > >** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at >http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > >The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: >http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > Click here to get a free Canada Day MeeGo. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: congrats on open showing
This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks Patti-Jo, and all the others that emailed me privately. I'm very excited for the upcoming weeks ahead. I'm hosting a clinic, and I have a student coming from Cape Breton with her Fjord. The same weekend, I'm expecting lots of traffic to my new facility and am super excited to have *4* Fjords here to introduce people to. You all know the Fjords are just going to love all the attention. Kelly From: "Dave and Patti Walter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Subject: congrats on open showing Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2007 21:01:47 -0500 >This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Congrats on your open showing-Kelly, love hearing from others taking >the Fjords out there and showing them what they can do! Good job! > >Patti Jo Walter >Francis Creek Fjords >Two Rivers WI - VERY hot and humid here today, hoping for a cool >down now > >The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: >http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > Missed the show? Watch videos of the Live Earth Concert on MSN. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Show Time
This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, I just wanted to drop a quick note about a local open show we competed in yesterday. We took five horses from my farm, including two Fjords. We trailered in Friday night. The Fjords were decked out in matching blue "outfits"; leather halters with blue fuzzies, blue shipping wraps and blue sheets. They looked awesome, and we got 100 of the usual "ooh's and ahh's". They walked off the trailer, looked around the chaos and then looked for the nearest patch of grass. The show has so many horses that they've made a rule that only horses are allowed box stalls. That meant the Fjords, being ponies, had to stand in straight stalls. And let me tell you, those straight stalls are NARROW. Well the two Fjords walked right in, tied with their block ties I brought from home, and stood like champs the entire time. My sister showed my Fjord, NW Barlind in the "Over 13.2 hh Division". She placed well in all her classes, always placing out of 20+/- ponies each time. She was also showing her QH mare. During her Road Hack class with her QH she pulled her groin and wasn't able to ride the rest of the day. Barlind was still entered in a couple of classes, so we had a young girl ride him instead. She had never ridden Barlind before, warmed up for about 5 minutes then went in the ring to place 3rd out of 18. Pretty impressive and I was proud of my boy. I showed a gelding that I have here for training. I entered Teigar in the Green Horse division, because his canter still needs work (he rushes badly, and often picks up the wrong lead, but we're working on it). He was a STAR! He took everything in stride, even when the other green horses were whizing past him and everyone in the ring was hollering to their buddies back at the barn. He gave me 100% concentration and did everything I asked of him. He placed 2nd out of 8 in the Pleasure class. His other classes were also successful, gaining another 2nd and a 3rd. My TBx mare was also amazing. She worked like a champ and won all her hunter and jumper classes. At the same time she settled right in a took home red (that's first in Canada ;) in Open Pleasure and Road Hack. I was very happy with her performance and we were both pretty tired by the end of the day. I had a student showing one of my other horses. It was her very first show and she entered the Beginner Division. She placed 2nd in Equitation, 2nd in Pleasure and 3rd in Command. All her classes had at least 7 entries. I was very proud of her and the pony. I loved telling everyone about the Fjords. Whenever we were waiting for classes the two Fjords just stood still, held by one person. They were SO relaxed. Of course they loved all the attention they were getting from curious passerby's. A good, LONG day had by all. Now, it's back to the show grounds. I'm not showing today, as it's all Western classes. I did however get 'volunteered' to be the show announcer for the day. So it's off to call out some placings. Sincerely, Kelly MacDonald From: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Subject: Re: what to do with books and DVD's Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2007 19:33:10 -0700 >This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Now Ruthie, it seems to me every Western I see, the poor horse is >trying to escape the bit. Mouth wide, head up! Jean Gayle > > > > > > >Author of: >'The Colonel's Daughter" >Occupied Germany 1946 to 1949 >Send: $20 to Three Horse's Press >7403 Blaine Rd >Aberdeen, WA 98520 > >The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: >http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > Tell us your tech love story in the Summer Lovin Competition for your chance to win laptop loaded with Windows Vista, Office 2007 and Windows Live OneCare. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Evaluation Results
This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, Are the results from the 25th Anniversary Show still on the NFHR website? I couldn't seem to find them. Also, is there anywhere online to find results from various evaluations? Thanks in advance. Kelly From:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: "Other Life" Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 08:25:29 EDT >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >I'm a retired elementary school teacher so my pension and recently acquired >social security are what keep Braveheart and Bogie in grain, hay and Circus >Peanuts. And it's true what all my retired friends told me...this retirement gig >is OK!! Now that I'm into it, I really don't know how I found the time to >hold down a full-time job! > This summer we're doing a couple of CDEs and some Fjordish gatherings but >most of what's left of the family fortune is going into remodeling my barn. >I'm not expanding (just 3 stalls and an office/tack room) but the original was >put up in 1976 so it needs a little work. I keep staring at that third >stall. My brother says that if I buy another Fjord he's going to have me >committed, but still... Maybe I'll stuff it with hay to lessen the temptation. > >Kay, busy buffing up good old Yellow Pony Farm >and Braveheart and Bogie, who are lolling in the lap of luxury at the Hotel >Melissa (our loyal trainer) > > > >** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. > >The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: >http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > Give Messenger and Spaces Feedbacks! Click here! The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Eunice, thanks!
This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Eunice, you just reminded me! I half fibbed (having forgotten about Thor) in my last post - I HAVE had the pleasure of working with Tamer Tuff bloodlines before! Thor (Deere Country Sykora), is a young gelding bred by John and Eunice. And yes, Teigar has the same great qualities - strong, capable, and truly serious about his job. Thor was a young gelding sired by Eunice's stallion, Torben. From: "John & Eunice" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Subject: Re: Wonderful Fjords in Training Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 23:44:11 -0400 >This message is from: "John & Eunice" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >In response to Kelly MacDonald's posting ><<an >absolute sweetheart. He is 100% willing, eager, and >forward. He really has a great work ethic he's already very >trusting. I'd love to hear from anyone with experience working >with >these lines, as I'm intrigued. His movement is fabulous - very >strong >haunches and really works off his hocks. His natural cadence and >rhythm >is breathtaking.>>> > >Tamer Tuff is the sire of our wonderful stallion, Chapman >Valley's Torben.Turbo, as we call him, has a wonderful >disposition. A big guy but very gentle. My husband used to >jump on Turbo's back in the pasture Turbo never stopped >eating grass. I say "used to" because John can't jump that high >any more. > >This week Turbo became the proud "daddy" of a filly. The dam, >Eider, is 20 years old and this was her 15th foal! So tell >Teigar he has a gorgeous baby sister. > >I can understand when you say ... ><<bloodlines before, and I am impressed!>>> >Torben has impressed a lot of people. > >~Eunice Bosomworth >Deere Country Fjords in s-w Ontario. > >The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: >http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > New Windows Live Hotmail is here. Upgrade for free and get a better look. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Wonderful Fjords in Training
This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, I wanted to share a bit of news about the two Fjords that arrived at my farm last week for training. The horses came from PEI, and travelled exceptionally well. Upon arrival they acted like they have been here forever. They were very attached to one another, so as long as they were together they were content. The gelding, 12 yr. old Teigar (Tamer Tuff x Eider/Hejmar), is an absolute sweetheart. I haven't had the pleasure of working with these bloodlines before, and I am impressed! He is 100% willing, eager, and forward. He really has a great work ethic, even after having several years off from work and being a little overweight. He does have some sensitivity issues, very scared of whips being one, but he's already very trusting. I'd love to hear from anyone with experience working with these lines, as I'm intrigued. His movement is fabulous - very strong haunches and really works off his hocks. His natural cadence and rhythm is breathtaking. Yui, the mare, is a 12 yr. old Hostar daughter and out of Uli/Garth. You can imagine how excited I was to have another Hostar offspring coming to my farm, as my very own Fjord, NW Barlind, is also sired by Hostar. Yui has the same great qualities as Barlind - very friendly, 'in your pocket' kind of personality. She's much more head-strong than Teigar, but learned very quickly that I'm the 'better horse' in the relationship. For the first few days Yui and I worked together in-hand. Yui was very quick to learn how to respect my space. She loves her new rope halter and now walks calmly beside me at all times. Over the weekend I worked both horses in the long-lines and really saw what they knew. It's obvious they both have had some good training, primarily in harness. Riding Teigar is very interesting, because he really rides like a driving horse. He doesn't like to get close to the wall and takes his corners a little wide. He's now learning to move away from the leg, instead of just going faster! Working with these two really do confirm my beliefs that Fjords are exceptionally quick learners. Just a quick note as well, about Fjords and jumping. My fjord NW Barlind, LOVES to jump. He's always game for anything, and really gets excited when he sees jumps set up in the arena. Last week we worked on gymnastics. I had three jumps set up, a crossrail - 18' - a vertical - 21' - then an oxer. He loved every minute of the challenge and by the end the jumps were up to 3'. He'll jump poles, planks, brush boxes and walls. Funny thing though, the only jump he ever hesitates to is the hay bales. The first time we approached the hay he slowed right down and almost looked at me. It was as if he was saying "Could we stop for a quick snack...please?". Of course we didn't, and he cleared those bales leaving lots of room to spare. There was NO way he was getting his lunch mussed up :) That's all for now. Thanks for reading! Again, I'd love to hear of anyone's personal experiences with the above mentioned bloodlines. Sincerely, Kelly MacDonald Windows Live Hotmail. Even hotter than before Get a better look now. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Evaluation Clinic at Starfire Farm
This message is from: "Kelly Hoem" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks Jeanne for the great recap of the clinic that Beth and Sandy put on last Sunday. You did a great job. We truly enjoyed our day and came back to Fort Morgan with great information and suggestions from Beth on what to do to help us get Ole ready for the evaluation. The only thing I can add is to say that if you get a chance to either take your horse or just go by yourself to the clinic Beth and Sandy are holding on June 24th you should take the opportunity. It was definitely one of the best spent Sundays that we have had in a very long time. Thank you Beth and Sandy for hosting these clinics. You are both wonderful people and words can not say how appreciative we are for your hospitality, friendship and advise that you shared with is last Sunday. Kelly & Susan Hoem [EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: subscribing to the Digest
This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Connie, Here is the link to subscribe to the digest. http://www.nfhr.com/homelink.html Kelly From: "Scott & Corinne Logan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Subject: subscribing to the Digest Date: Sun, 27 May 2007 07:53:43 -0700 >This message is from: "Scott & Corinne Logan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > OK, I know I obviously did it once before, but another gal I know > really needs to get the digest :-) How did I subscribe -- meaning, > "ah... duh, I >don't remember how I got on this list, but it's > really a great way to get to >know other Fjordies & share stories." > Thanks all! > >Corinne Logan >Willow's Edge Farm >www.willowsedgefarm.com > Bothell, WA The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Saddle and News
This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Oops! Suppose to be private to Robin Churchill. Sorry! From: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Saddle and News Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 16:44:03 -0300 >This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Hi Robin, > >What are you looking to get for your saddle? > >How are Ooruk and Ulyssa doing? > >I have two Fjords coming to me for training in a week! I'm beyond >excited and they stemmed from the post I put on the digest. Hopefully >they will really help my business take off. > >Kind Regards, > >Kelly > > > > From: Robin Churchill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #116 > Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 10:03:18 -0700 (PDT) > >This message is from: Robin Churchill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > >I don't know anything about the cheap indian saddles > >but they probably wouldn't fetch much if you decided > >you didn't like them and to sell them. Wintecs seem > >to be a good choice for a lot of fjords. I have a > >Bates Isabel that with the easy change gullet system > >fit every horse I ever put it on, if you can believe > >it. I am getting ready to put it for sale on Ebay and > >including the easy change gullet system plates. It > >fit my Hanovarian with a medium gullet plate, my > >fjords with a wide or extra-wide gullet plate. I am > >selling it because I have moved up to more advanced > >dressage work and I like something with a little > >narrower twist for the canter work. It has a deep seat > >and two sets of thigh blocks. They retail for about > >$2400 new but I will take a lot less for this one. Let > >me know if anyone is interested in it. > > > >Robin > >--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > What are you using for riding your fjords > > > english ?? Are > > > the cheap made in India saddles that are offered on > > > the web OK as a > > > transition solution? Are some of you riding with a > > > Stubben (I really > > > like to ride in these saddles but never questioned > > > myself regarding > > > sizes since I was riding average sized horses) ? and > > > if so what tree > > > size ? Every and any advice is welcome ! > > > > > > Thanks in advance > > > > > > Yasmine > > > > > > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: > > > http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > > >The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: > >http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > > > > > > >Windows Live Hotmail with drag and drop, you can easily move and organize >your mail in one simple step Get it today! > >The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: >http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > ---- Windows Live Hotmail. Even hotter than before Get a better look now. Spam detection software, running on the system "angus.mystery.com", has identified this incoming email as possible spam. The original message has been attached to this so you can view it (if it isn't spam) or block similar future email. If you have any questions, see [EMAIL PROTECTED] for details. Content preview: Oops! Suppose to be private to Robin Churchill. Sorry! From: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Saddle and News Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 16:44:03 -0300 >This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Hi Robin, > >What are you looking to get for your saddle? > >How are Ooruk and Ulyssa doing? > >I have two Fjords coming to me for training in a week! I'm beyond >excited and they stemmed from the post I put on the digest. Hopefully >they will really help my business take off. > >Kind Regards, > >Kelly > > > > From: Robin Churchill <[E
Saddle and News
This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Robin, What are you looking to get for your saddle? How are Ooruk and Ulyssa doing? I have two Fjords coming to me for training in a week! I'm beyond excited and they stemmed from the post I put on the digest. Hopefully they will really help my business take off. Kind Regards, Kelly From: Robin Churchill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #116 Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 10:03:18 -0700 (PDT) >This message is from: Robin Churchill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >I don't know anything about the cheap indian saddles >but they probably wouldn't fetch much if you decided >you didn't like them and to sell them. Wintecs seem >to be a good choice for a lot of fjords. I have a >Bates Isabel that with the easy change gullet system >fit every horse I ever put it on, if you can believe >it. I am getting ready to put it for sale on Ebay and >including the easy change gullet system plates. It >fit my Hanovarian with a medium gullet plate, my >fjords with a wide or extra-wide gullet plate. I am >selling it because I have moved up to more advanced >dressage work and I like something with a little >narrower twist for the canter work. It has a deep seat >and two sets of thigh blocks. They retail for about >$2400 new but I will take a lot less for this one. Let >me know if anyone is interested in it. > >Robin >--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > What are you using for riding your fjords > > english ?? Are > > the cheap made in India saddles that are offered on > > the web OK as a > > transition solution? Are some of you riding with a > > Stubben (I really > > like to ride in these saddles but never questioned > > myself regarding > > sizes since I was riding average sized horses) ? and > > if so what tree > > size ? Every and any advice is welcome ! > > > > Thanks in advance > > > > Yasmine > > > > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: > > http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > >The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: >http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > Windows Live Hotmail with drag and drop, you can easily move and organize your mail in one simple step Get it today! The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Training Available
This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi All, If anyone in the Northeast Region is looking to have some training put on their Fjord, I have a limited number of openings. I am an experienced Fjord trainer - worked for Beaver Dam for six years before venturing out on my own. My facilities include a large (70' x 150') Indoor arena for year-round training, a large outdoor arena with excellent footing, new jumps and standards, cross country jumps and kilometers of trails. Experienced in both riding and driving. I've recently successfully obtained my CEF Rider Level 6, and an English Instructor Certification is pending. Feel free to e-mail for more information. Reasonable rates in CAN dollars. Sincerely, Kelly MacDonald From: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #115 Date: Fri, 18 May 2007 21:42:15 -0800 >This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >>Thanks , guys, all I can do at the moment is watch my Fjordies >>from the front window or porch, while my friends feed them. >>Amazingly they have shed out pretty well by themselves, except for >>old Bjarne, 32, who could use a good scraping. I am fortunate to >>have the corral just 50 feet away from the front porch and >>fortunate to have a horse savvy friend who comes every morning and >>evening and even cleaned my windows so I see out better! What a >>guy! Of course he gets his fresh cup of coffee in the morning and >>enjoys watching the news. He is also very impressed with the >>Fjords, having held them for the Farrier. (Wish I was about 10 >>years younger.) > >Jean in Fairbanks. Alaska > >> > Jean E - good for you for getting new knees! I'm sure your >>recovery will be >> > fine and you will soon be doing squats. >> > >> >>as one who had this done last year, squats are not generally >>recommended :) >>however, riding is still possible... >> >>laurie, who still has sore days and rides anyhow > >The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: >http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > Upgrade to Windows Live Hotmail for free today! The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: a survey
This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Fjords are great all-round horses. Of course, some are better suited to specific things. One thing about most Fjords is their willingness and work ethics. I have rarely met a Fjord that won't give you 100% when you really need it. And of course, they are beautiful to look at. They make great lesson horses and therapy horses because they are also very forgiving. They don't tend to get 'sour' as quick as other breeds. For therapy their gaits are wonderful - big and smooth. Of course I'm talking generally, as there are always exceptions. Where most Fjords excel in carriage driving, some don't. My Fjord for example isn't driving material. He's super-sensitive and somewhat spooky. He isn't suitable for beginners, but if someone is ready to learn how to ride a well-trained, sensitive horse you couldn't find a better mount. The thing is, you can't sum up "Fjords" in one sentence. Like other breeds, they differ from horse to horse. Fjords come in all shapes and sizes, and just because they have appearance similarities doesn't mean they all have the same personality. For the most part they are extremely people-oriented, honest, willing, hard workers, kind, and extremely appealing to the eye. You'd be hard pressed to find a breed that is so quick to steal your heart. From:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: a survey Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 13:25:45 EDT >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >I won't address the dog topic this time. I would like to do a general >survey. knowing what I think, and how I feel, I would like to ask all of you >readers, writers and lurkers in which discipline Norwegian Fjord horses are best >suited. More specifically, do you think that Fjords (as a breed, not >specific horses) ARE or ARE NOT suitable for children, novice horse people, as >family companions, and for therapeutic riding programs? I have heard some >different opinions and would like to see a general opinion on the topic. OF COURSE >we all know the "type" of horse that these "types" of people need...and the >level of training that they all require. I am just asking as a breed, as in >Quarter Horses, Haflingers, Pasos, Clydes, Shetlands, Minis, etc. Looking at >equine breeds, do you, or do you not think that Norwegian Fjords are suitable? > >Thanks for your input! >Wendy Bauwens and my furry Fjord, Clyde, Corgi and Golden friends! > > > >** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. > >The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: >http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > New Windows Live Hotmail is here. Upgrade for free and get a better look. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: fjordhorse-digest fencing
This message is from: "Kelly Trirogoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Kelly T. here I am usually a lurker. We have recently purchased an acre and a bit for my 5 year old fjord, Skovy. We will be moving to the house on the property sometime in the next 2 weeks. The land needs to be cleared, fenced and cross fenced. What have people found that they liked for fencing. There are many options out there, and I am just wondering what are some good choices. How do you decide about electric fencing? I don't know what size "out put" box would be an appropriate size. or whether electrical is even a good choice. Any suggestions would be helpful. I am just SO EXCITED to have my fjord coming to live with me after almost 2 years of owning him. Kelly and Skovy in Beautiful Qualicum Beach BC, Canada _ Get the Kung Fu Bunny Theme pack free! http://www.imagine-windowslive.com/Themes/Messenger/Reward/Default.aspx?Locale=en-CA# The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Another great You-tube videop
This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Agreed, it wouldn't be fun to be that bull, but that was very impressive riding. That horse was so athletic! To make this Fjord related - today was the first day my Fjord and I practiced the cross country training we left off with in the fall. He LOVES cross country jumping and we're entering a horse trial in June. Any one else event their Fjord? Kelly From: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com To: Subject: RE: Another great You-tube videop Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 10:38:53 -0700 This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I saw a horse bullfighting routine on TV. (I do not actually remember the bull being hurt). In that video the horse was even more athletic, literally winding himself around the bull. I remember thinking how the horse put our dressage queens to shame. I wonder how they get the responsiveness that our dressage horses do not have. Possibly via fear of those horns, rather than of spurs? Possibly also via the fact that they use horses that are better built to collect, instead of the warmblood "go-forward-big-trot-foot-flippers?" Gail I agree about the bull fighting, I don't like it nor enjoy seeing it but it is a tradition in Spain..but I was just amaze at the horse.WOW, OH WOW...is that horse responsive. I wonder how often though the horse gets the horns from the bull? I hope not often...but it sure was something to watch.just amazing. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw _ Dont waste time standing in linetry shopping online. Visit Sympatico / MSN Shopping today! http://shopping.sympatico.msn.ca The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
