Vestlandshest Planning Meeting rescheduled
This message is from: reviv...@thegrid.net Hi Everyone, I am writing on behalf of Hank Nors. The Vestlandshest planning meeting scheduled for this Sunday, Feb. 28 has been rescheduled to next Sunday, March 7th at 11 a.m. This is a planning meeting to determine what activities members would like to see the club do in the coming year. If you are unable to attend the meeting and want to have some input, call Hank at 951-852-8841. This is your opportunity to have some input in the club's future! Karen Haines Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
First bitting a youngster
This message is from: reviv...@thegrid.net Hi all, I am wondering how folks go about bitting their youngsters for the first time. How and at what age do you do it? Not to actually bridle and use in training. I'm talking about just letting them wear the bit and get used to it. Thanks! Karen in Morongo Valley, CA Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Parades? How about a performance demonstration at Equine Affaire?
This message is from: reviv...@thegrid.net Hi everyone, All this talk about doing a parade... Is anybody interested in doing a Fjord Breed demonstration at the Pomona, CA Equine Affaire next February? Vestlandshest is in the early stages of planning to have a booth in the Breed Pavilion and hopefully also a demo. Kathy Kramer is organizing the performance demo. Coincidentaly I was speaking with Kathy this morning and she is looking for driving, english and western turnouts. Equine Affaire is pretty good about supporting people who bring horses for the demos. If you bring your horse exclusively to do a demo, you get a stall for 24 hours and 2 free tickets to the event for the day of the demo. The fairgrounds in Pomona is a really nice facility. If you are interested, contact Kathy at (951) 657-2566 or ka...@westcoastfjords.com. Karen Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Parades? How about a performance demonstration at Equine Affaire?
This message is from: reviv...@thegrid.net Hi everyone, All this talk about doing a parade... Is anybody interested in doing a Fjord Breed demonstration at the Pomona, CA Equine Affaire next February? Vestlandshest is in the early stages of planning to have a booth in the Breed Pavilion and hopefully also a demo. Kathy Kramer is organizing the performance demo. Coincidentaly I was speaking with Kathy this morning and she is looking for driving, english and western turnouts. Equine Affaire is pretty good about supporting people who bring horses for the demos. If you bring your horse exclusively to do a demo, you get a stall for 24 hours and 2 free tickets to the event for the day of the demo. The fairgrounds in Pomona is a really nice facility. If you are interested, contact Kathy at (951) 657-2566 or ka...@westcoastfjords.com. Karen Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Vestlandshest Newsletter Deadline July 10
This message is from: reviv...@thegrid.net Happy Fourth of July! Just a reminder that the deadline for the summer newsletter is July 10th. Email me your submissions at reviv...@thegrid.net. Also Vestlandshesters, don't forget about the free ads to sell your horses or other horse related items. Thanks Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Fallbrook CA Evaluation Deadline
This message is from: reviv...@thegrid.net Hi folks, Just a rememder that the deadline for mailing in your entry to the Fallbrook Evaluation is fast approaching. Entries must be postmarked no later than July 3rd. Entry forms may be downloaded from the www.nfhr.com website. For more info contact Jayne Woellhof-Olson at 760-731-3268,760 685-6635 or mbffjo...@gmail.com Karen Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
California evaluation practice postponed
This message is from: reviv...@thegrid.net Hi everybody, Well, the bad news is a storm is forcast to come through Aguanga this weekend, so the evaluation practice has been postponed. The good news is maybe some of the folks who couldn't make it this Saturday, May 2 because of injuries or other committments will be able to make it later. Hank and Bitten will be announcing soon when the practice will be scheduled. Sorry everyone for the inconvenience. If you have any questions, please call Bitten at 951-852-8841. Karen Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
mare udder repelant for weaned babies
This message is from: reviv...@thegrid.net Hi everybody, I'm wondering if anyone has used any type of topical product to keep a baby from nursing after they have been weaned. I weaned my youngster six months ago and thought I would try putting her back with mom. At first mom was very firm, giving warning kicks and squealing, so I thought it would work out. But after a couple of days, the little one's persistance and charm won over mom and she let her nurse. With summer coming on, it would save us from having to build another shade structure if we could put them together. Has anyone had any luck resolving this situation? Thanks much! Karen Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Vestlandshest newsletter deadline
This message is from: reviv...@thegrid.net Hi all, Just a reminder that the deadline for submissions to the Spring newsletter is April 10. This issue members will receive a free 1/4 print ready advertisement for their breeding farm, stallion or horses for sale. If you include a picture, please send it as a high quality jpeg file, on a CD or just mail the picture. I will return all CDs and pictures. Thanks! Karen Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Fallbrook, CA Evaluation in July
This message is from: reviv...@thegrid.net Hi everyone, Vestlandshest has been given the go ahead by the NFHR to proceed with plans for an evaluation in Fallbrook, CA (north San Diego County.) The two days of the evaluation are tentatively scheduled for July 23, 24, 25 or 26. Conformation and performance tests will be done. Additionally, Vestlandshest will hold a pre-evaluation practice clinic on Saturday, May 2, 2009 in Aguanga, CA. Contact Evaluation Coordinator, Jayne Woellhof-Olson at 760 731-3268, mbffjo...@gmail.com or 1020 N. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook, CA 92028 to reserve space for your horses, to volunteer or for more information. We still haven't met the minimum number of horses needed to proceed. The opportunity to evaluate horses in southern California is only available every few years due to a lower Fjord population than in some parts of the country. So if you are interested in having your horses evaluated, please contact Jayne as soon as possible. Thanks! Karen Haines Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Vestlandshest meeting Sunday, Feb 1
This message is from: reviv...@thegrid.net Hi everyone, This is a reminder that the next Vestlandshest meeting is scheduled to be held during Equine Affaire in Pomona next Sunday, February 1st at 11:30 a.m. We will meet outside at the tables between the vendor buildings 5 and 8. Included on the agenda will be discussion of plans for Vestlandshest in 2009. If you plan on eating lunch during the meeting, please be ready promptly at 11:30 as we have a lot to cover during the meeting and folks will want to get back to the clinics or shopping. Bring your ideas and we hope to see you there! Karen Haines Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Vestlandshest January newsletter
This message is from: reviv...@thegrid.net Hello everyone! I hope everyone had a joyous Christmas and now I’m starting to think about the January Vestlandshest newsletter. I’m specifically looking for submissions for the “Meet a Vestlandshest Member” column. We’d like to hear about you and how you are involved with Fjords. Some fun things to hear about could be: - How did you get your first Fjord? - How are you involved with Fjords now? - Is your involvement with Fjords a family affair? - Or anything else you would like to talk about! Of course, any other articles, photos, announcements, etc are appreciated. And don’t forget that horsey related classified ads are free to members. If you would like to submit something, the deadline is January 10. Either email me at reviv...@thegrid.net or mail me at P. O. Box 1108, Morongo Valley, California 92256. Thanks and Happy New Year! Karen Haines, Vestlandshest editor Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Ration Balancer?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Kristie, A product I have been using for a couple of years now is from Sweet Pro and comes in 2 forms - Equilix (solid in a tub) and Equipride (granual form) I like the Equilix tub form and each horse has a tub to eat free choice. This is a broad spectrum suppliment which includes salt. I actually provide free choice salt separately since we live in a hot climate and the Equilix is too expensive if they eat that just because they want salt! The SweetPro website is www.equipride.biz. I have a 25 year old Fjord who's coat was always a bit rough, even in the summer. The first summer I used Equilix she slicked out beautifully! I had never seen her look so good. I have a couple of questions about grass hay also. Recently we have been able to get Teff grass hay in our area (southern California.) I have always fed Bermuda, but the Teff is quite a bit more nutritious, but still a low protein hay. A neighbor mentioned to me that the Teff hay can cause dental problems as it can get caught in their teeth. Has anyone had any problems with this? This same lady also says Bermuda hay shouldn't be fed to older horses as it tends to cause colic. I haven't asked my vet about either of these issues yet, but I'm wondering if anyone has seen this colic accurance with older horses and Bermuda. Thanks! Karen I'm satisfied with her weight, don't want her to get any bigger, but I think her coat and overall apperance could be better. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Vestlandshest Newsletter deadline Schooling Show
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi folks, I have recently become the newsletter editor for the California Fjord Club, Vestlandshest. I am shooting for early October to mail out the first newsletter. If you have anything that you would like included, please e-mail or mail it to me so I receive it by Saturday, October 4th. The fall issue will include the premium and entry form for the open schooling show (with eight Fjord only classes) in Fallbrook on Sunday, October 26th, which is being hosted by Vestlandshest. For more information about the show, contact Jayne Olson at 760 731-3268 or 760 685-6635. Also included in the newsletter will be a “New Arrivals” section, so send me your cute foal pictures! My hope for the newsletter is, with your help, to send out an issue four times a year. This is YOUR newsletter, so please, send me your pictures, horse related sales items (currently paid up members only), upcoming events, drawings, poems, stories and articles (big and small!) And kids – it would be especially fun to hear from you and the things you are doing with your fjords. Happy Fjording! Karen Haines [EMAIL PROTECTED] P. O. Box 1108 Morongo Valley, CA 92256 760 363-6903 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Prevention of sand colic?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Robin, I have lived in the California desert with my Fjords for many years in a VERY sandy environment. I feed psyllium religiously to prevent sand colic. I have tried various kinds of psyllium products over the years, but have settled on a powdered kind because it does the job and is much cheaper. I feed it for one week every month with their pellets. It is supposed to be fed dry. For one of my horses I add a very small amount of water and feed it immediately because otherwise she doesn't eat it all. Also, ask your vet how to use a stethoscope to listen for sand in the gut. Good luck! Karen Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:41:41 -0700 (PDT) From: Robin Churchill [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Prevention of sand colic? This message is from: Robin Churchill [EMAIL PROTECTED] Do any of you who live in dry places have specific regimens that you follow or that your vet has advised for prevention of sand colic? In southwest Fl, winter is our dry season but we have had two summers with much less rainfall than usual and my pastures are now like the beach. I feed lots of hay frequently to keep the horses from foraging in the dirt/sand and try to feed out of bins which they promptly empty onto the ground and also feed psyllium one week a month. I haven't had any problems but I am concerned. Has anyone used this Assure System that they are advertising? How about mineral oil? I am going to ask my vet as well. Apparently there is a paper by someone at University of Florida that showed that the most important preventative is feeding adequate hay but I have not seen it. Robin in SW florida The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
stumbling horses
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a horse who tends to stumble also. We discovered she has thin soles, so now my farrier puts leather pads on her front feet. She's not perfect with the pads, but the situation is improved. Karen The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
So. CA fires - need a place to evacuate horses?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, Having been through fire evacuations the last two years at our place, I know how nerve-wracking and exhausting it can be. Last year the Sawtooth fire came to within a few feet of our house. Thanks to about 200 firefighters who used our place as a base no buildings were lost. Yeah, those firefighters are amazing! All that to say, if anybody needs a place to bring horses (or yourselves) our place is available. We are about 45 minutes north of Palm Springs. So far no fires are close by us (there's hardly anything left to burn actually!) Give us a call at 760 363-6903 if we can help out. Hope those darn winds die down. Karen and Dudley Haines The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Thanks to those sharing cart info
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi list, I just had to write and say a big THANKS to all those sharing your expertise on cart information. I plan to buy a new cart soon and I have saved all your emails - it is invaluable as we do your research. I am also finding out what is wrong with my carts (bicycle tires on the training cart.) Thanks again from, Karen and almost 24 year old Sigrid (Sigi) who is very patiently putting up with an amateur driver and Jani who is honeymooning with Kian (and hopefully PG) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Lady looking for Fjord - Mikael or Cynthia Vallecillo
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I came across the following ad on the Stolen Horse International website. This lady, Karen Sidey is looking for a fjord gelding she used to own. Does anybody know know how to contact Cynthia? Karen Stolen Horse International, Inc. PO Box 1341 Shelby, NC 28151 (704) 484-2165 [EMAIL PROTECTED] “Have you seen Mikael Horses name: Mikael Tattoo # 261-B Breed: Norwegian Fjord Horse Sex: gelding Date of birth: 8/12/1987 Microchip # 42557E5B76 Last known registered owner: Mikael was my horse companion from 1990 to 1996 in the Arlington, WA area. My husband and I donated him to EquiFriends Therapeutic Riding Program located in Snohomish, WA. They only kept him for about 6 months. There was no information on where he went. Later, I found information on the last registered owner at the NFHR.com website. Her name is: Cynthia Vallecillo of San Bruno, CA. Two email inquiries to her have gone unheeded. The email address was to a business. My guess is she no longer works there. Calling the listed phone number was useless. I really would like to know how Mikael is doing. And how he wound up in San Bruno, California and where he might be now. Or if he is still living. I'm hoping someone from that area will see this request and help me find out how Mikael is doing and where he might be located now. Karen Sidey Bellevue, WA 425 957-4545 [EMAIL PROTECTED] “ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Cesar Milan Dog Whisperer
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- I have lots of training experience with dogs, and do not accept being walked on by ANY animal I own. I can see how with a really wimpy owner, who spoils their fjord and does not set limits, that a fjourd could use their strength and willpower to be the boss. But if you are fearful, and inclined to spoil your pets, you really should NOT own an animal that weighs 1000# anyway!!! And you probably should not own most do! gs either, for that matter. Julie Snape Madison, WI -- I thought this a very interesting comment. I love to watch The Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar teaches people to be calm assertive so as to teach dogs to be calm submissive. I have found by following his methods of being a better assertive leader it has helped me alot with my fjords. Karen The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
