Re: Where is everyone??????????????????
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sue Clark-Sorger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It sure it quiet out there, where is everyone Maybe enjoying Spring weather and playing outside Definitely spring weather here. We got the equines moved into their new barn a couple weeks back, and are now working on replacing the pasture fences that we had to rip out for barn excavation and construction last summer/fall. Fencing season tends to be a fairly short period between when the ground is too wet/soft to drive the tractor onto, and when the ground gets too dry/hard to get the auger into! How do you store your 2 wheeled carts, do you use a shaft stand or one of those stands that go under the cart My cart is a simple pipe cart (driving animal is an 11.2hh donkey). I store it in my tack room, which has an 8' ceiling. I simply roll it back to the wall, then tip the shafts up until they touch the ceiling---takes up less floor space that way. This would probably not be recommended for a vehicle with wooden shafts. Marsha Jo HannahMurphy must have been a horseman-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] anything that can go wrong, will! 15 mi SW of Roseburg, Oregon
Re: New Mexico Update RE: where is everyone?
This message is from: ruth bushnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] We thought about moving, considering northwest Montana and even Cedar City, but as we go over things, that seems more than we want to take on. .. We get a lot of stares and interest because of the horse drawn buggy, but the cars are scarry. pat wilson NOT much traffic here Pat! and lots of secondary roads to toodle on. Many of them are gated and there's NO traffic on those. They call Montana the last best place on earth. It has been extraordinarily beautiful this fall, all the Larch have turned gold/orange and the hills and mountains are ablaze with glory! Ya' all come! You hear! =) Ruthie, nw mt Bushwhacker Fjords http://www.libby.org/~bushnell
Re: Where is everyone/Juli Wills
This message is from: ruth bushnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pat, Thanks so much for sharing that Juli is progressing in her recovery! I've thought of her so often since Darryl's post and although I've never met her I think she has the nicest face and sounds like an exceptionally lovely person. Please be sure to tell her that her List pals are pulling for her and remember her recovery in our prayers. Thanks, Ruthie, nw mt = = = = = = = Hello Fjord Friends- My time has been spent facing two challenges: 1. Looking forward to Julie Will's rebound from her challenge with cancer. Being a friend who boards my two Fjords at Old Hickory Farm, I have felt the void on the farm as Julie recovers. Luckily, I get to visit with Julie regularly and do feel she is progressing and will continue to gain ground! I am so glad Curt Pierce sent out a notice from Darryl in regards to Julie. Prayers are a powerful thing and if everyone on the list puts their prayers together There's no question Julie will be up and about soon! Pat McCurdy Cato, NY Proud Owner of Annie and Patrick :-)
Re: New Mexico Update RE: where is everyone?
This message is from: Pat Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] I envy your and Lisa Pederson and your BLM ground. I wish we had some of that in northern Utah. We have been looking for places to trailer the horses so that we can drive somewhere but on paved roads. We thought about moving, considering northwest Montana and even Cedar City, but as we go over things, that seems more than we want to take on. Keep us posted on your fun drives. We took Lena out last Saturday and hooked her to our cutaway buggy, that was great, but again on paved roads. We get a lot of stares and interest because of the horse drawn buggy, but the cars are scarry. pat wilson ttfn Cynthia Madden wrote: This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well, I am still on the list and loving it here in Las Cruces. I walked through the leaves in my yard on Sunday (wearing sandles instead of boots or shoes) and thought what a great change this is from Nebraska in late October where wind chill temperatures are already a factor. Tank and I went for a drive on Saturday on the BLM land at the foot of the Organ Mountains. Tank is a real favorite with the horse people in the neighborhood and we have to stop and visit everyone on our way to the entrance to our desert drive. It's extremely pleasant. This next Saturday we are starting weekly dressage lessons. It is so nice to be able to plan things with the horses for the winter. The guys are not accepting the change to daylight savings time very well(neither am I!). When I get home from work it is almost dark and that's when I turn them out. Keyah just goes to stand in front of the feed room telling me it is time for his dinner. Tank, of course, takes advantage of his time out to graze the back yard. I have to clean their corrals under the lights. But it is nice to walk back to the house with the dogs and look at the stars. I have adopted a giant schnauzer, Zack. He is an very engaging character and my mini schnauzer, Arthur, keeps busy trying to keep him in line. Steve will be here in a few weeks and we will be busy making our annual supply of wild plum jam for Christmas. Steve picked the plums and froze the juice to bring down here. I am looking forward to my first Thanksgiving here in Las Cruces. All in all, life is good here in New Mexico! = Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: where is everyone?
This message is from: John Eunice Bosomworth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Betsy wrote: (sick of clay muck), waiting for new stall doors to arrive, waiting for harness from Camptown...but not Dave's fault...took forever to make decisions and get measurements. One day Mira was 13.2h, the next she was 14.0...was she having a slouch day or a tall day? Do you think maybe she was sinking into the mud? Try measuring while she is standing on cement. :-) Fjordally yours, Eunice[EMAIL PROTECTED] John Eunice Bosomworth Deere Country Fjords Ayton, Ontario, CANADA
Re: where is everyone?
This message is from: ruth bushnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] LOVED the Mullberry episode!! I too love trees and appreciated sharing your experience, also envied your abilities in websiting!! Thanks, Ruthie, nw mt I suspect others in Michigan may be recovering from wind? Rain? Leaves (Fall color) here lasted about 30 seconds. Wind and rain took everything down. We are waiting for contractors to come and install French drains around barn (sick of clay muck), waiting for new stall doors to arrive, waiting for harness from Camptown...but not Dave's fault...took forever to make decisions and get measurements. One day Mira was 13.2h, the next she was 14.0...was she having a slouch day or a tall day? (I have some of each too...) Horses are fine...just being lazy while we deal with life...(and build mini webpages to keep family informed...) http://criticseye.bnjweb.org/Rain.html http://criticseye.bnjweb.org/Wind.html Hey! Jean Gayle! Think of you every time I look at new dog...it's a Corgi: http://criticseye.bnjweb.org/Panda.html Our farrier is in love ---with Lidamir, the filly. He says he wishes the adult horses he does were as easy to trim. (He likes the other fjords too, just is so pleasantly surprised about the filly's good behavior.) Reading everything on fjord list twice today...getting it at old and new e-mail addresses...double the fun. Have not been reading every day, just caught up today... So sad to hear about Nansy, Ida and Julie Will. Best wishes to Julie and Gayle Ware, from a fellow cancer survivor. Anke! Do enjoy reading your stories about A'simi... Happy Halloween to all...anybody seen my broom? I want to ride in the moonlight tonight...Think Tomas can fly? Betsy -- Michigan Foxfire Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://foxfirefjords.homestead.com/
Re: where is everyone?
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey Beth, enjoyed seeing Panda and knowing you made such a wise decision in breed She is a doll. Also would like to loan you my broom but my Annie Corgi attacked it and it is more a whisk broom now. Not a reliable ride for Halloween! Jean Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Send $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, Wa 98563
Re: where is everyone?
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Anke you are very funny and I can see why you do not want just a polite and following horse or husband Jean :)) Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Send $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, Wa 98563
Re: where is everyone?
This message is from: Foxfire Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hmmm...where are we? I suspect others in Michigan may be recovering from wind? Rain? Leaves (Fall color) here lasted about 30 seconds. Wind and rain took everything down. We are waiting for contractors to come and install French drains around barn (sick of clay muck), waiting for new stall doors to arrive, waiting for harness from Camptown...but not Dave's fault...took forever to make decisions and get measurements. One day Mira was 13.2h, the next she was 14.0...was she having a slouch day or a tall day? (I have some of each too...) Horses are fine...just being lazy while we deal with life...(and build mini webpages to keep family informed...) http://criticseye.bnjweb.org/Rain.html http://criticseye.bnjweb.org/Wind.html Hey! Jean Gayle! Think of you every time I look at new dog...it's a Corgi: http://criticseye.bnjweb.org/Panda.html Our farrier is in love ---with Lidamir, the filly. He says he wishes the adult horses he does were as easy to trim. (He likes the other fjords too, just is so pleasantly surprised about the filly's good behavior.) Reading everything on fjord list twice today...getting it at old and new e-mail addresses...double the fun. Have not been reading every day, just caught up today... So sad to hear about Nansy, Ida and Julie Will. Best wishes to Julie and Gayle Ware, from a fellow cancer survivor. Anke! Do enjoy reading your stories about A'simi... Happy Halloween to all...anybody seen my broom? I want to ride in the moonlight tonight...Think Tomas can fly? Betsy -- Michigan Foxfire Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://foxfirefjords.homestead.com/
Re: where is everyone?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 10/30/01 9:58:12 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That's what I ever say. A'simi is a mule! I didn't cook anything this evening. LOL! What a great story Anke. You A'simi always have a great time together. Brigid M Wasson San Francisco Bay Area, CA A HREF=http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html;Our /A A HREF=http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html;Fjords/A / )__~ /L /L
Re: where is everyone?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean, he is my husband - and so he must have a great sense of humor to stand my and the world best ponys moods daily *lol*. And if he is hungry, doesn't matter. If he was a pony he had to make a strictly diet as soon as possible :-))
Re: where is everyone?
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good for you Anke, mules are very bright though and some people they do not like. They have such big ears and our fjords just have good little ears. I know my Gunnar tries to bite me when I lead him to the arena, but he does not reach me. It is just his way of trying to be boss behind my back. He always reluctantly gives in. Whereas my first and beloved Howdie adored me and always gave me the best behavior and he protected me. Your husband must have a great sense of humor but is also hungry? Jean Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Send $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, Wa 98563
Re: where is everyone?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Jean, no, his brakes are well mounted *lol* But at the time being I had to ride alone (it is nearly dark, when I'm able to go for a ride), and A'simi missed other horses, some days more than others. And so, when I'm not in the saddle but leading him, he is a little bit stubborn, and so, I can tell a new story from yesterday. I'm glad, you cannot see my face when writing this story ... it is as red as my little italian car :-) When I was coming out of the forrest two of the soldiers were looking to my horse. And one of them said to the other: this is a mule! Oh dear, I felt just if I had to fall down ... A mule - my world best pony! So I had to tell them that he is pretty little ears, nothing without his sometime stubborness, which can remember to a mule. The poor soldiers had to listen to my lecture about the Fjord, about ponies etc. ... And when I was coming home, I told my husband what happened. And what did he, who ride our very gentle Arabohaflinger told me, after he could speak (he was laughing nearly 10 minutes): That's what I ever say. A'simi is a mule! I didn't cook anything this evening. (Embedded Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED]@angus.mystery.com image moved 30.10.2001 20:18 to file: pic21624.pcx) Please respond to fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com cc: Subject: Re: where is everyone? Security Level:? Internal This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Say, Anke, what has happened to that well trained Fjordie that your trainer was so impressed with? Turned into a speedy little car with no brakes? :)) Jean Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Send $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, Wa 98563 [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type application/octet-stream which had a name of pic21624.pcx]
Re: where is everyone?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 10/30/01 4:38:07 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I cannot believe there have not been any posts on the list lately. Is everyone enjoying these last days of autumn or am I not getting my list letters? I find this very unusual that out of 400 + members nobody has anything to say. Sorry Carol, I've been too busy enjoying my Fjords : ) Last week I rode every day, which was a first for me. Unfortunately for $ reasons business has been slow, but it's great to have time for one's favorite activities! One major accomplishment was teaching Tommes to neck rein. My goal is to enter more shows, many of which will be open against all breeds and under West Coast rules, which state that any horse over 5 years must be in the curb and ridden with one hand. I've been afraid to try this, but one day I said to myself, this is silly! I can do this as well as anyone else. I've been riding Tommes in a Kimberwicke which is similar to his driving bit, and he goes well in it. After some shopping around, I found a Western curb to fit that big mouth. Off I went with my clicker, my new bit, and knowledge from a riding lesson on proper use of leg aids. After 20 minutes, Tommes would do a lovely turn on the forehand and walking turns in both directions. OK, take a deep breath, put those reins in one hand, and go! I practically had to sit on my right hand to keep it from interfering : ) It didn't take long before he learned to do this as well. Next day, same exercise. It took a few clicks rewards to remind Tommes of the lesson, then he was more than eager to do a repeat performance. The turns on the forehand were SPINS on the forehand. The walking turns were practically pirouettes. OK, now we work on variations of turns : ) as in, just turn left then go straight, turn left then right, big circle/little circle. We ended the lesson with the beginning of sidepass. Yay! So that's what I've been doing instead of writing to the list. As soon as it quits raining, Jack is going to tape me practicing these things front front, side, and back so we can critique. Brigid M Wasson San Francisco Bay Area, CA A HREF=http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html;Our /A A HREF=http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html;Fjords/A / )__~ /L /L
Re: where is everyone?
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Say, Anke, what has happened to that well trained Fjordie that your trainer was so impressed with? Turned into a speedy little car with no brakes? :)) Jean Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Send $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, Wa 98563
Re: where is everyone?
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Carol, I always log on in the morning to see who is saying what. Out of eight emails, six are ads...just hate that. But I think someone needs to come up with a new idea or query to liven up the list. Hm, dominant mare problems? My mare must be very frustrated as she calls and calls when separated from the boys as I rotate pastures. But when I put her back in with Gunnar she leaves hairless spots on him and threatens him. She does not do that with Charley except that they have a stand off with glares and ears back. She is Holsteiner and twelve. What is the oldest a maiden mare can be bred? Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Send $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, Wa 98563
Re: where is everyone
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good Morning all, I too noticed a very small amount of mail on the list. Even thought we had been taken off for some reason. Glad all are still here. We took our siri to a trainer at the end of August and she was there for several weeks. We had good results and now my wife Ann rides her quite often and feels very comfortable. Normally, she rides one day and I ride the next. With frost in the air, we try to wait till it gets to 60°. We live in the open country and so have many different directions to ride, from along the irrigation canals to around harvested fields. We lock up the animals at night and the miniature donkey, the alpaca, and the pigmy goats all get along with Siri. It is fun to see how they bond. Dave Sperl Othello, WA
New Mexico Update RE: where is everyone?
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well, I am still on the list and loving it here in Las Cruces. I walked through the leaves in my yard on Sunday (wearing sandles instead of boots or shoes) and thought what a great change this is from Nebraska in late October where wind chill temperatures are already a factor. Tank and I went for a drive on Saturday on the BLM land at the foot of the Organ Mountains. Tank is a real favorite with the horse people in the neighborhood and we have to stop and visit everyone on our way to the entrance to our desert drive. It's extremely pleasant. This next Saturday we are starting weekly dressage lessons. It is so nice to be able to plan things with the horses for the winter. The guys are not accepting the change to daylight savings time very well(neither am I!). When I get home from work it is almost dark and that's when I turn them out. Keyah just goes to stand in front of the feed room telling me it is time for his dinner. Tank, of course, takes advantage of his time out to graze the back yard. I have to clean their corrals under the lights. But it is nice to walk back to the house with the dogs and look at the stars. I have adopted a giant schnauzer, Zack. He is an very engaging character and my mini schnauzer, Arthur, keeps busy trying to keep him in line. Steve will be here in a few weeks and we will be busy making our annual supply of wild plum jam for Christmas. Steve picked the plums and froze the juice to bring down here. I am looking forward to my first Thanksgiving here in Las Cruces. All in all, life is good here in New Mexico! = Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: where is everyone?
This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] And I'm here ... doing a lot of fun-work with my Fjordie. On Saturday he stopped in front of the American soldiers who had to guard the military area here. And there he said, until here and no further step ... The soldiers were laughing. Ok, I climbed into the saddle and my horsie is walking. On the way back he cried for his new friend which we met in the forrest. The soldiers had something to laugh. On Sunday they had there photos with them to picture my horse ... Oh Anke that is the best story ever. Don't the Fjords love the mud. I almost look forward to the snow on the ground here so Heidi will stay clean until spring. I am so proud of her going through and around some of the downed trees that were still across part of the trail. She really listened to me and is so light in the mouth to guide through all of the branches and limbs. -- Built FJORD tough Carol M. On Golden Pond Northern Wisconsin
Re: where is everyone?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Carol Your pigs remind me of our chickens. My husband built our horses nice standing stalls where we feed them. However, the chickens think he build the mangers for them to lay their eggs. It is not unusual for me to go turn the horses out and find a bunch of hay in their manger with an egg in the middle. The horses have been well trained by the chickens to leave their nests alone. It amazes me how different species of animals find a way to get along with each other. Mary Harvey
Re: where is everyone?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] And I'm here ... doing a lot of fun-work with my Fjordie. On Saturday he stopped in front of the American soldiers who had to guard the military area here. And there he said, until here and no further step ... The soldiers were laughing. Ok, I climbed into the saddle and my horsie is walking. On the way back he cried for his new friend which we met in the forrest. The soldiers had something to laugh. On Sunday they had there photos with them to picture my horse ... So, if you know one of this soldiers and this one show you a picture from a German Fjord which amused the soldiers ... that is my Fjord (and the one with the very red face trying to hide herself behind the horse - that's me) ... And what has this funny horse doing yesterday? I cleaned him, needed just 1 hour to see a Fjord under the mud. And just when I have cleaned his face, he got his head out of the halter and galopped away - through the deepest mud, throwing it also on myself. And with this outfit we had to go to the forrest. And everyone was laughing ... Anke with this humorous Fjord
Re: where is everyone?
This message is from: ruth bushnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Right here Carol! I'm always game to fill a silent space =))) Why don't you start up a wood lot and drag those downed trees out with your Fjord? Someone may view them as an opportunity and gain a special permit to remove them for firewood. Gene and I went for a Fjord outing last week behind a gated road... wriggled and wedged our wagon around the side and hitched up the team and away we went for a 10 mile drive through fiery autumn colors! Nearly froze some extremeties but it was a rousing and rewarding experience! Now it is a beautiful visual gem in the treasure of our memories. (gosh, a veritable Helen Steiner Rice =))) Well, maybe we've stirred up some kind of response Carol... anyone else want to share what they've been doing? Ruthie This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I cannot believe there have not been any posts on the list lately. Is everyone enjoying these last days of autumn or am I not getting my list letters? I find this very unusual that out of 400 + members nobody has anything to say. LOL Well, I will have to tell of the nice drives and rides I have had on Heidi these last few days. The best of all is that the snowmobile trail is cleared behind my house from the tornado damage of June and I can once again ride that till the snow falls. But this beautiful part of the woods sure has changed. Most of the trees are down and one can see for a mile of so now. The real shame of it all is that this wood will just go to waste and not be logged like private property owners are doing. Now it is time to feed all the critters and I look forward to when the pigs go to market and I am sure deep down Heidi will not miss them also. They do push her around and she has to put up with them routing through her hay. -- Built FJORD tough Carol M. On Golden Pond Northern Wisconsin