Re: FJORDS AND DRAFT WORK?
This message is from: the Sessoms' [EMAIL PROTECTED] John Bolinski wrote: Next question is clipping. I keep Kilar's mane about 4-6 inches and have no problem with it, but I don't know what I should do about his legs. He has very heavy feathering on the back of the legs. I have a lot of trouble keeping him clean and dry in the Maryland muck and ice. I looked at the latest Fjord Herald and it looks like most of the horses have some feather on their fetlocks but not the long stuff higher up. Should I be clipping this longer hair? Hi John ... welcome to the list! I let mine grow out natural all the way up the leg in the winter. This week, when Dorina was mostly shed off, I have pulled the shedding topmost feathers to half-way down the cannon until it has a neat look. I take a patch of hair between my thumb and index knuckle and gently pull over and over. Most of the unruly stuff was already loose and has come out like that. The few strays left I just pull them out a couple at a time. I try to comb the feathers out with a metal toothed dog comb every time I groom to make sure no problems are hiding under all that hair. I'm sure it's OK to clip or trim the feathers to avoid problems caused by muck and damp if you do not plan to show them. But I believe it is proper to present them with the feathers which can be neatened. John also wrote: I am new to Internet Mail and don't know how to save the messages I want without clogging up my Inbox. Most mailboxes I have had experience with have some kind of filing/folder system. They let you name your folders and save those messages you'd like to save for future reference. If you are good at culling the chat and redundant posts you can gather some really special practical info that you don't find in books (at least until the next crash!). And some mailboxes even have a search too! Meredith Sessoms Soddy-Daisy TN [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Dorina - NFR Aagot - - - Fjords - Caper - Carly - Crickett - - - Labradors
Re: FJORDS AND DRAFT WORK?
This message is from: Amy K. White [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 01:09 AM 4/23/98 EDT, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Amy K White) John, Have you ever read Small Farmer's Journal? Also, I would like to add my two cents on the sheath cleaning issue. Steve, I am so proud of you! What a good post! What were you doing up at 1 am though? We really need to change our name on the account so that you are also acknowledged somehow (I hate to take the credit for your good advice!) Amy
Re: FJORDS AND DRAFT WORK?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Amy K White) John, Have you ever read Small Farmer's Journal? There have been numerous articles in there about farming with the single horse and some directed specifically at using Fjords. Back issues are available that contain these articles as well as information on buying and using horse drawn implements both new and used. Also, I would like to add my two cents on the sheath cleaning issue. When I clean sheaths, I like to use one of the waterless hand cleaners like mechanics use (i.e. Go-Jo, Goop). It is amazing how the debris in the sheath just melts away with this. Although, I would suggest getting the kind without pumice. The scented kind is nice so you aren't left with the smell on your hands, but I use the unscented just in case the fragrance might be irritating to their skin. Little if any rinsing is needed and if you have a horse that is shy in this area just scoop up a big glob in your hand and smear it just inside the sheath. It melts quickly and spreads thru the area. This is my first time writing here, although my wife, Amy, has introduced us and corresponded here before. I've enjoyed reading everyone's comments and think this is a great forum for all us Fjord lovers. -Steve On Wed, 22 Apr 1998 16:58:54 -0400 john bolinski [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This message is from: john bolinski [EMAIL PROTECTED] This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Martie Bolinski/Twin Oaks Farm) I have a couple more questions about using Fjords. First, I read in one of the previous messages (sorry, I am new to Internet Mail and don't know how to save the messages I want without clogging up my Inbox) about using Fjords for general draft work around the farm. What type of work could be done by a single Fjord? Kilar had been used for raking hay, mowing and hauling by his previous owners,but as far as I know, he was always used in double harness. I think he was mainly the 'trainer horse' for younger stock. Since I have to do farm chores anyway, it would be more fun to use the horse at the same time. There are a lot of Amish farms near us in Lancaster PA, but I never see them work less than 4 horses at a time, mostly 8-12 for plowing and mowing. Where would I look for equipment for this farm work? Are there catalogs? Next question is clipping. I keep Kilar's mane about 4-6 inches and have no problem with it, but I don't know what I should do about his legs. He has very heavy feathering on the back of the legs. I have a lot of trouble keeping him clean and dry in the Maryland muck and ice. I looked at the latest Fjord Herald and it looks like most of the horses have some feather on their fetlocks but not the long stuff higher up. Should I be clipping this longer hair? Thanks again for such a great forum! _ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]
FJORDS AND DRAFT WORK?
This message is from: john bolinski [EMAIL PROTECTED] This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Martie Bolinski/Twin Oaks Farm) I have a couple more questions about using Fjords. First, I read in one of the previous messages (sorry, I am new to Internet Mail and don't know how to save the messages I want without clogging up my Inbox) about using Fjords for general draft work around the farm. What type of work could be done by a single Fjord? Kilar had been used for raking hay, mowing and hauling by his previous owners,but as far as I know, he was always used in double harness. I think he was mainly the 'trainer horse' for younger stock. Since I have to do farm chores anyway, it would be more fun to use the horse at the same time. There are a lot of Amish farms near us in Lancaster PA, but I never see them work less than 4 horses at a time, mostly 8-12 for plowing and mowing. Where would I look for equipment for this farm work? Are there catalogs? Next question is clipping. I keep Kilar's mane about 4-6 inches and have no problem with it, but I don't know what I should do about his legs. He has very heavy feathering on the back of the legs. I have a lot of trouble keeping him clean and dry in the Maryland muck and ice. I looked at the latest Fjord Herald and it looks like most of the horses have some feather on their fetlocks but not the long stuff higher up. Should I be clipping this longer hair? Thanks again for such a great forum!
