Re: Driving alone...Thanks for all the help!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oh, Kay, what about a little tattoo on your, um, well, uh, wherever?!? :-) DeeAnna ...If anything ever happened, Braveheart (the wonder pony) is DNA-ed, microchipped and tattooed so there'd be no trouble identifying HIM, but ME...? The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If it is cool enough, put on an eventing vest along with the helmet. Just one more piece of insurance. (Even if someone is with you, this would be worth doing.) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A cell phone attached to the human's body is a great idea. I would also recommend wearing in a comfortable sheath a sharp folding knife or a "Leatherman" type of multi-tool that has a sharp blade. DeeAnna ...Have my cell phone on my person. Have good ID on my person with person to call in emergency, blood type, allergies, etc The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: "Frederick J. Pack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Brigid and group, Oh yes, I am normally a big friendly guy. I believe in trusting everyone until I have reason to doubt. My word is my bond and I'm the worst liar in the world...so I don't try. But, when crossed, friendlyfred can turn into fearsome Fred. It takes a lot to get my dander up. Maybe that's why I love Fjords. They are even tempered and slow to respond to irritation. Out here in the boonies, a pistol/gun is nothing more than a tool. No different than a hammer or a screwdriver. All of these can harm OR they can fix something. When you have a cougar, coyote, or bear stalking you or your animals...a hammer or screwdriver won't do you much good. When you have a rapist breaking into your house, a hammer or screwdriver might save your life. It all depends on how a tool is used. If you have a gun, and KNOW how to use it, that rapist may never harm another woman. As Minnesota State Police Pistol Champion, I haven't shot myself in the foot yet..except verbally. My favorite Fjord doesn't even blink when I shoot a coyote from horseback. She just wants to go investigate what "daddy" was shooting at. In the city, you have a lot of two legged coyoteswhich can be much more dangerous. I think we'll stay out here in the boondocks where we only have to put up with the four legged kind. Nobody even blinks at you when you ride by with a BIG 44 Magnum strapped to your hip. It is accepted as a useful tool. Nothing more... Yes, you can picture a big friendly guy...mounted on his favorite Fjordblowing smoke from the barrel. He just used a tool.PROPERLY. Right now, I am fatiguedfred.we have two mares overdue. Fred All Mail is scanned in AND out by Norton Anti-virus 2003. Fred and Lois Pack Pack's Peak Stables Wilkeson, Washington 98396 http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/3158
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Happy birthday Taffy!!! A lot of people born in the month of April. ME the 16th. Milestone 70 Tillie Dun Lookin' Fjords Bud,Tillie & Amy Evers Redmond OR (541) 548-6018 http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ridge/8589
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 4/27/2004 12:09:39 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Don't forget your PPKS or 38 caliber featherweight. Fits nicely in an ankle holster. LOL. Fred, I always chuckle when I read your gun references next to your email "friendlyfred" :-) I picture a guy riding a Fjord blowing the smoke off a pistol. Guess if I lived in the country I'd appreciate firearms, but here in the city it seems folks can only shoot each other or their feet when they are drunk. / )_~ /L/L Brigid Wasson SF Bay Area, CA www.Brigid.Clickryder.com
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This message is from: "Frederick J. Pack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Don't forget your PPKS or 38 caliber featherweight. Fits nicely in an ankle holster. Fred All Mail is scanned in AND out by Norton Anti-virus 2003. Fred and Lois Pack Pack's Peak Stables Wilkeson, Washington 98396 http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/3158 This message is from: "The Mercers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all, When riding or driving I strap my Cashel Ankle Safe on. It holds my cell phone and has pockets to keep ID or whatever and even has a slot for a flashlight. It's so comfortable I forget it's even there. If I'm ever separated from the horse/cart I'll have a cell phone, whistle, mini leatherman, bandaids and ID on me. Taffy Mercer (53 years young today!) In VERY windy eastern Washington
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This message is from: "The Mercers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all, When riding or driving I strap my Cashel Ankle Safe on. It holds my cell phone and has pockets to keep ID or whatever and even has a slot for a flashlight. It's so comfortable I forget it's even there. If I'm ever separated from the horse/cart I'll have a cell phone, whistle, mini leatherman, bandaids and ID on me. Taffy Mercer (53 years young today!) In VERY windy eastern Washington
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This message is from: "sandra church" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Congratulations Ellen! Where was the competition? I obviously live on the wrong side of the James River because I missed hearing about that show! Are you going to the Equine Extravaganza this weekend in Richmond? Curt Pierce & (I assume) Marsha are going to be there with fjords so I'm trying my best to attend. It'll be wonderful to see fjords represented in Virginia for a change...everything seems to happen up north or out west! Everyone is invited to attend the extravaganza which is April 30-May 2 at the old Richmond fairgrounds-now the site of car racing -in Henrico County. Sandra in Va. Security.
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This message is from: "Karl & Jerrie Froelich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> And when the cart tips over DON'T LET GO OF THE REINS! This happened to me recently, and by the time the birds finished swirling around my head, the horse was disapearing around the bend dragging the cart on it's side. Fortunately neither the horse nor cart was damaged too badly (horse not at all), but it could have been very bad indeed. Silly me, I dropped the reins to break my fall - if I'd taken the lumps and held on it would have been better all around. - Original Message - From: "Cynthia Madden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "FH-L" Sent: Monday, April 26, 2004 7:23 AM Subject: RE: driving alone This message is from: Cynthia Madden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have been catching up on my fjord horse list since Friday and I see no one has responded to your inquiries regarding driving alone. I do so frequently and here are few tips I have learned. I enjoy hitching up and driving out - just Tank and me. It is so soothing on a beautiful morning. 1. ALWAYS CARRY A CELL PHONE ON YOUR PERSON so you can call for help if you need it. Do not attach it to your vehicle, it could run away from you and then where would you be. 2. Use a halter under your bridle and run the cheek piece through the halter to make sure the bridle cannot come off. (I started doing this when Tank once shook off his bridle while we were walking down a desert road). Carry a lead rope with you in case you need to unhitch and lead the horse back. 3. Have a spares kit on you. ADS has a list of suggeted spares kit items for quick harness and cart repair. 4. If you are at a barn, let people know where you plan to drive and approximate time you expect to get back. 5. If you are not carrying a driving whip, do so. It is an essential safety item. (to keep the horse from backing up when dangerous, etc. and for nasty dogs.) Enjoy your solo driving! Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] (messages received on Saturday or Sunday can not be responded to until Monday)
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This message is from: Cynthia Madden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have been catching up on my fjord horse list since Friday and I see no one has responded to your inquiries regarding driving alone. I do so frequently and here are few tips I have learned. I enjoy hitching up and driving out - just Tank and me. It is so soothing on a beautiful morning. 1. ALWAYS CARRY A CELL PHONE ON YOUR PERSON so you can call for help if you need it. Do not attach it to your vehicle, it could run away from you and then where would you be. 2. Use a halter under your bridle and run the cheek piece through the halter to make sure the bridle cannot come off. (I started doing this when Tank once shook off his bridle while we were walking down a desert road). Carry a lead rope with you in case you need to unhitch and lead the horse back. 3. Have a spares kit on you. ADS has a list of suggeted spares kit items for quick harness and cart repair. 4. If you are at a barn, let people know where you plan to drive and approximate time you expect to get back. 5. If you are not carrying a driving whip, do so. It is an essential safety item. (to keep the horse from backing up when dangerous, etc. and for nasty dogs.) Enjoy your solo driving! Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] (messages received on Saturday or Sunday can not be responded to until Monday)
