Fjords and Icy water buckets
This message is from: morrisshado...@aol.com ?? We go thur and break and remove ice a couple of times a day.?? Sometimes I put apples in the tanks and did last night.?? I went out and checked them all this morning and the only one that got the apples was Lordalen!??? His water tank only had about 2 of water left in it, but all the apples were gone!?? Not sure if he actually drank all that water, but the tank was still upright:0)) Bonnie Morris and Of course Lordie of the Fjordies Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re manure in the water buckets
This message is from: Lori Garone [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have heard there is a reason horses poop in their water buckets when in a stall. I have a horse that has done this does anyone know why and how to stop it? Thank you in advance, Lori ~( / / / Lori Garone, PT, HPCS NCEFT Program Director Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist 5001 Woodside Road Woodside, CA 94062 phone: 650 851 2271 x 2# Fax: 650 851 3480 The Protected Health Information (PHI) contained in this email/fax is CONFIDENTIAL. It is intended for the exclusive use of the addressee. It is to be used only to aid in providing specific healthcare services to this patient or individual. Any other use is a violation of Federal Law ( HIPAA) and will be reported as such. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Debby Stai Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 7:11 AM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: feeding round bales This message is from: Debby Stai [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have several reasons why I don't like to feed round balesespecially if they just sit out in the weather and are not under coverthey get wet, they get nastyI also have two that would just stand there and eat and eat and eatand get hay belliesI've never used the muzzels, they just worry me as I never turn out with a halter onHow do you stop them from getting sores on the sides of the nose?? Its tough when you board, having done that for the past year. I finally have them with me and have total control...nothing like total control over your horses. We did board at one facility and she wanted to put round bales in my guys turnouts and I said noprimarily she did it as she wanted to save the square bales for in the stallsI was paying ALOT of money, she was trying to figure out how to get more money for less quality care. My guys didn't stay. Debby in Tx 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: Re manure in the water buckets
This message is from: Starfire Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lori Garone wrote: I have heard there is a reason horses poop in their water buckets when in a stall. I have a horse that has done this does anyone know why and how to stop it? I don't know the reason, but I've had it happen here. Not usually a fjord, but I have had a fjord do this. I raise the bucket above butt level. The horses don't seem to have any trouble drinking from a raised bucket. Fjords or otherwise. Beth -- Starfire Farm Beth Beymer and Sandy North http://www.starfirefarm.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: blue buckets
This message is from: Starfire Farm, LLC [EMAIL PROTECTED] Knutsen Fjord Farm wrote: Sometimes I call one or another of mine grey dunce, but that's another story. I think the NFHR site might consider changing to that label as well for clarity. Meaning we need a color category for intelligence? Sounds like a new committe to me. Peg, are you up for chairpersoning? ;-) Beth -- Beth Beymer Sandy North Starfire Farm, Berthoud CO http://www.starfirefarm.com
blue buckets
This message is from: Knutsen Fjord Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just a quick note. The aforementioned blue buckets are 16-gal, not 20 - my error. The do NOT have an exposed heating element, it is built into the plastic/rubber off the bbucket. So the ones you are thinking of must be different, Jean. Thanks for all the responses to my grey dun question. I'll just keep on calling them that in my conversation and ads. Sometimes I call one or another of mine grey dunce, but that's another story. I think the NFHR site might consider changing to that label as well for clarity. Sadie went off to join her dad at the trainer's today. What with the snow in out arena and my iffy back, I can't condition her. Kelley, my trainer, has hurt feelings because Erlend doesn't always come running up to her these days when it's time for training. He's having to really put out now, and evidently thinks that a horse of his status should receive special dispensation Dream on, lover boy! Happy New Year to all - From Peg, Doug, Chelsea, Nip, Tuck, Erlend, Silka, Sadie, Suki, Sonny, and, of course, Clark
Re: Buckets
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pony Club safety standards say that the water bucket should be at least chest high. If he can drink out of it a little higher you may want to do that. Also be sure that they are not attached directly to the wall. A double end snap or even baling twine between them will make it easier to break if by chance he does manage to get his foot caught. Same thing with feed buckets. Have a good vacation! Kate in CT mom to Baldur
Buckets
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am interested in how high you must put a bucket for a horse so he can't get his foot caught in it. It is currently chest high and he doesn't seem to be able to get his foot that high. We are going on vacation for two weeks and will have a non-horsey person feeding them and keeping watch over them. If there are any other pitfalls anyone can see, let me know. Thanks, Suzan
muck buckets
This message is from: Ingrid Ivic [EMAIL PROTECTED] He's crawling now and gets into the muck buckets...but since I know what goes INTO the horses, I don't mind him playing in what comes out. Kate Eeeewww! ICKY..I may give a horse a kiss on the top of his nose, but I'd draw the line about playing in muck buckets...yech! :o( Ingrid
Water buckets and Spurs
This message is from: Margaret Strachan [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've been enjoying hearing about the travails of keeping horses in cold climates. I have always been amazed at all the work that is necessary. We keep the horses outside year round with shelter, but the shelter is used mostly for shade in the Summer. This morning however, it was actually cold enough to cause a water pipe in the barn to leak. This native Southern Californian actually had to shut off the water and fill buckets for a couple of the horses. It is normally so easy to care for the horses on a day to day basis in this climate; I guess I got a taste of retribution for finding the travails of others amusing. Regarding spurs--yes, for a skilled rider on a horse who has been properly schooled to accept them, or for a horse in training ridden by an experienced rider. For twenty some odd years I rode a highly trained appaloosa who had been schooled with spurs ( I knew who had broke and trained him). He was absolutely push button and responded immediately to a correct cue every time. I believe this was the result of judicious use of spurs during his training. A spur can give a very subtle, distinct cue when used by a skilled rider. I rarely rode him with spurs, and only with the French type that just have nubbies on the medial of the inside heel--that was all that was needed. When Barry used him for dressage lessons though he used a prince of wales standard spur, and Eagle was most inspired to perform, but no tail swishing, no discomfort because he actually liked the clear communication. I haven't used spurs on my Fjords, we haven't had problems encouraging forward movement. I would use the French type first should the need arise. I bought the french spurs from Miller's years ago, I don't know if they are still available. Margaret Strachan Village Farm Nuevo, CA Where it's a warm, sunny day after a 25 degree night.
