Therapeutic Riding Program Needs Fjord Gelding
This message is from: Curtis Pierce cepi...@yahoo.com I received this email today. Margaret Bogie sent 2 Fjords to them last year. Curt Pierce Our Therapeutic Riding programme has been running for over 40 years on the island of Bermuda and we have been at our purpose built facility for 16 years. At present we have 3 Fjords and 1 mixed breed pony. Although we are a small barn we are very busy with over 60 registered riders. We require an experienced English riding pony over the age of 8 and it must be a gelding. He must be patient, kind with children and pretty unflappable. We do have turnout and we try and get our ponies out most nights, but there are times when the ponies need to be in the stable, so we need a pony that doesnt mind being in or out. The pony doesnt have to be particularly pretty but we do need him to have fair conformation and sound. Let me know if you require any more information. Thank you! Kate. Kate Terceira | Manager Therapeutic Riding Programme WindReach Bermuda Registered charity 92 A centre for inclusion and personal achievement for people of all abilities T: 238-7433 | F: 238-7434 k...@windreach.bm | www.windreachbermuda.bm Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: NC NARHA centers would love to find a therapeutic Fjord
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have recently been contacted by two local (Charlotte, NC) NARHA accredited Therapeutic riding centers who are searching for a Fjord to add to their programs. One currently has a wonderful Fjord cross that they currently use and the other has simply heard me rave about the breed. In any case, I said that I would send out some feelers within the Fjord community and see if there was anyone who has a candidate that they may be willing to place. As with most centers, I would imagine that they would require a charitable donation of the horse to the program. As much as my geldings have sometimes frustrated me, I am not ready to part with them just yet. :) However, if you are looking to downsize and have a good candidate, it might be a great way to do some good in the world. If anyone has any leads in this regard, please let me know and I would be happy to run down all of the particulars and put you in contact with the right people. Thanks so much! Kris Batchelor 704-895-4120 **New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew0002) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Fjords in Northeast therapeutic riding/driving programs
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Robyn Marie Sherrard from Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program in Port Deposit, Maryland. We have used Fjords and a fjord/arabian cross gelding since the beginning of the program 26 years ago. I would love to have several more if finances allowed it. Yes we were the Therapy Program highlighted by the Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Robyn Marie **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolcmp0030002850) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
fjord in therapeutic programs
This message is from: Debbie Shade [EMAIL PROTECTED] Windrush Farm in Boxford Ma uses my Fjord, Kaya in their program. Check out their website at windrushfarm.org. They are one of the original therapeutic programs and I feel one of the best being a continuing program for more than 40 years and now also hosting the new Horses4Heros program for returning veterans. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Debbie in NH _ Get in touch in an instant. Get Windows Live Messenger now. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_ getintouch_042008 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Fjords in Northeast therapeutic riding/driving programs
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am researching places in the Northeast that use Fjords in their therapeutic riding/driving programs. So far, I've identified Winslow in Warwick, NY and High Hopes in Lyme, CT. Does anyone have information on other programs in the Northeast that have Fjords? I was not able to locate a rescue program specifically for Fjords but would be interested in that as well. Thanks, Kay in Western Mass. _ Click here for great custom garage plans! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/Ioyw6i3mXRH8BfPKGKjXydEx2lGurCxXQ 8n14NUXmGpSZdtGzJ8HV0/ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Therapeutic Retirement ?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List ! Recieved another neat report about 2 more of our retired mares who are now doing Hippotherapy work for the National Ability Program, in Park City, UT. Looks like they will be used in the big UT. Horse Expo in March, for demos, ect. like Kaiser did at Equine Affaire in CA. last month for Rising Stars . So much for an easy retirement for all involved, but it is so neat to learn about how our much loved older Fjords are doing ! Lisa * * Lisa How is the knee coming along, ready to get out and about yet. We are taking Ayla to the horse expo in march to do a hippotherapy demo on Friday afternoon. And a sport riding demo with the others, should be fun. Both the girls are doing great, rode Rebbeka last week for the first time and a ton of fun but not as much as with Ayla. She has become the favorite for me, she will nuzzle and loves to get kissed on by all. Ayla and I are going to go out with the local chapter of Back Country Horseman this summer on a ride up into the Unitas, they were all taken by her and her search and rescue background. Had a friend want to by both Rebekka and Ayla recently for a driving team. NO way to part with those two girls, they are both worth their weight in gold for the program. Saw that the deadline for the summer isssue is May 1, can we get together and get the artilce and pictures ready for that one. Just let me know. How is Klara and the rest of the critters. Hosting a NARHA certification clinic up here this weekend, getting 4 of our instructors certified, showed off the girls for most of the clinics. Talk with you soon, tell Jeff and Cody hi Jan ** Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duf fy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp0030002598) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: therapeutic riding, breeding
This message is from: Debbie Shade [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kelly, I have been involved with Windrush Farm's therapeutic program for 17 of it's 40 plus years. They were one of the founding members of Therapeutic riding and starters of NARHA. I have loaned them my Fjord Kaya. They love her and would love to have more Fjords. This spring they hope to add driving to their program as she is quite experienced. As of now she is involved in all different levels of classes. Check out their website at www.windrushfarm.org. A question for those out there who breed. The people who bought my QH mares filly this year love her so much they asked if I would breed my mare again to the same stallion and they would pay all expenses and pay me for my time, ect to have the foal. This was an error breeding to the wrong stallion. One that I consider a very expensive stallion $7,500. last year for shipped seman but he happened to be a perfect match for my mare. It's a long story and anyone who wants to hear it can email me privately. My question is what would one charge for this? My mare would stay at my farm and the foal would stay there until weaning. What should I be aware of with this type of arrangement. Thank you in advance for any thoughts. Debbie in NH _ Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Home/?source=text_hotmail_join The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Therapeutic Riding
This message is from: kelly MacDonald [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Everyone, We are having a bit of a break in the cold weather - although it's hard on the horses. Last week it was -25*C and today it was +4. The poor Fjords are stuck in their coats appropriate for -20. A couple have trace clips, but that doesn't help much on days like today. We have to be careful not to push them too hard so it's been a lot of ground driving and long-lining. I've been working hard earning my certifications in riding and driving instruction. Last summer, I successfully completed Equine Canada's English Riding Instructor program and passed my exam in Ontario. This spring I'm going for my Coach 1, after spending a couple of weeks with a Level 4 Coach in Ontario. Along with my Coach 1, I'm also involved with the local therapeutic riding association. ANTRA (Antigonish Therapeutic Riding Association) moved to my facility last fall, and we ran a successful six week program with roughly 12 students. We are hoping to increase numbers by this spring, as this is the first time in many years that ANTRA has access to as many school horses as they need. Being involved with therapeutic riding has always been something I wished I was involved in, so when ANTRA called me last fall and asked if I was interested I jumped at the chance. After the first couple of lessons, the instructor asked me if I would ever be interested in becoming a certified therapeutic riding coach. I said yes, and she offered to be my mentor. I've been working with her for the last five months now, and in Feb. I'm due to go up for my first evaluation. The course is SO different from the EC Coaching Level 1 course - MUCH more in-depth. If all goes well I'll be ready for my examination in August. I really have high hopes of running the program with Fjords. Right now ANTRA only offers three six week sessions a year, which I'd like to see increase. The students literally grin from ear to ear from the time they enter the barn until the last carrot is fed at the end of the lesson. It's extremely rewarding. We have students with both neurological and neuromuscular disabilities as well as Downs Syndrome, autism, visual, hearing and developmental impairment, and learning disabilities. Anyways, I received my monthly information package from CANTRA (the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association) yesterday and was browsing through some of the material. There is a brochure from Equine Canada promoting Horse Sport for Riders with Disabilities. And there is a Fjord pictured on the front cover! I was SO excited. The same Fjord is also pictured inside the brochure. There is also a nice little caption that reads Norwegian Fjords (and QH's) have excellent dispositions for beginning riders. Does anyone know who's Fjord this is? In fact, the cover picture is of three horses walking down a road, and there is another Fjord in the background. I know there are a few others that run programs for PWAD and use Fjordhorses. I'd love to hear your experiences and maybe swap some stories. I have yet to use Fjords in the program here, but am hoping to have at least one suitable Fjord by the spring session. Sincerely, Kelly MacDonald _ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw _ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Therapeutic Horse needed
This message is from: Jacquelyn Leuener [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello list- A Lady, who shares my Vet, called me to inquire about a Fjord for her Therapeutic/Adaptive Riding Program. She runs a riding center in my area of Reno/Carson City Lake Tahoe and is looking to purchase an older, experienced well trained Fjord for her program. Mostly for her adult-disabled clients as she has an old Appy that the kids love to ride but that horse can't hold a lot of weight but she would also like the new pony to become her new horse to ride and enjoy as well! She is familiar with Fjords as the program in Woodside, Ca had one. I think it was a horse named Blakken..not sure however. If you have any leads or suggestions, please email me privately at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or (775) 225-3951. Jacquelyn In warm and sunny Washoe Valley, Nevada. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Therapeutic Riding Program
This message is from: Simon [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Simon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2006 5:57 PM Subject: Re: Therapeutic Riding Program This message is from: Simon [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: LINDA KREUSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 1:07 PM Subject: Therapeutic Riding Program This message is from: LINDA KREUSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I run a non-profit therapeutic horseback riding program, Hoofbeats Heartbeats, Inc. in MN and we own two Fjords ages 4 and 5. I want to start driving them, but we are in need of harnesses and training equipment. I anyone has anything they are no longer using and would like to donate to our program it would be tax deductible. We would greatly appreciate it! Thanks! Linda Lewis, President, Hoofbeats Heartbeats, Inc.
Therapeutic Riding Program
This message is from: LINDA KREUSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I run a non-profit therapeutic horseback riding program, Hoofbeats Heartbeats, Inc. in MN and we own two Fjords ages 4 and 5. I want to start driving them, but we are in need of harnesses and training equipment. I anyone has anything they are no longer using and would like to donate to our program it would be tax deductible. We would greatly appreciate it! Thanks! Linda Lewis, President, Hoofbeats Heartbeats, Inc.
Re: Therapeutic Riding Program
This message is from: Simon [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: LINDA KREUSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 1:07 PM Subject: Therapeutic Riding Program This message is from: LINDA KREUSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I run a non-profit therapeutic horseback riding program, Hoofbeats Heartbeats, Inc. in MN and we own two Fjords ages 4 and 5. I want to start driving them, but we are in need of harnesses and training equipment. I anyone has anything they are no longer using and would like to donate to our program it would be tax deductible. We would greatly appreciate it! Thanks! Linda Lewis, President, Hoofbeats Heartbeats, Inc.
Fwd: Fjord horses for therapeutic riding
This message is from: Mike May, Registrar NFHR [EMAIL PROTECTED] Forwarding a message from the below center looking for a Fjord. Please reply directly to the email address listed below not back to me. Mike From: THWM Staff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Fjord horses for therapeutic riding Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 09:57:33 -0500 I would be very interested in trying to find a suitable fjord horse to have be a part of our non-profit therapeutic horseback riding program. As cost is a major factor for us we would like some assistance in finding a person or organization who would be interested in donating either a Fjord or the funds to pruchase one. If you have any possible contacts or would like to discuss this further please call me at 616-350-7233 or email me at mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Kate Goll, EAGALA Cert. Level 1 Instructor / Barn Manager Therapeutic Horsemanship of West Michigan === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: therapeutic riding organizations
This message is from: Hope Carlson [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am the volunteer webmaster for tricounty horsemen association, a local riding/driving club with the double mission of horse activities and charity fundraising. This year we are raising funds for Smiles the therapeutic riding group in Darien, Wisconsin. We hope to meet the same goal as last year, $4,000, for the local sheltered living home. We thought of Smiles on our own, but wouldn't have minded a friendly solicitation of funds from thier group. Hope N IL
Therapeutic Riding
This message is from: Sofia Jagbrant [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, I have became more and more intrested of Therapeutic Riding, maybe becouse I think I have a horse who would be a superb Therapeutic Riding/driving pony, and even for I think everyone will have a possibly to feel the same wonderful feeling like I, when I am with the horses. Next year when I am finish with the school for a while and hopefully work outside Sweden, I hope my calm and really sweet 4-years old fjord, who loves children could be a nice and useful Therapeutic riding/driving pony. Last week when I visited Gothenburg Horseshow, a disabled girl was riding a fjord when their club got a price for best Ridingclub for disabled. I became very happy, becouse I thought I didn't see any fjord at all. Sunny Regards Sofia - Original Message - From: Betsy Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 4:47 AM Subject: Re: fjordhorse-digest V2004 #85 This message is from: Betsy Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: horses in therapeutic programs We, at Rafter M Therapeutic Riding Center (southern Illinois), are still looking for a Fjord for our program. The horse should be between 8-12 yrs old, and be able to walk, trot, canter on both leads in an arena quietly and nicely enough for a beginner. I have enjoyed the discussion about therapy horses. Many people think that therapy horses don't do much besides plod around. Some people even think that lame horses can be used in a therapeutic program. We currently have 5 quarter horses in our program, and value and cherish each one of them. We count ourselves lucky to have such wonderful animals. They are so tolerant of all we ask of them from having people walking on both sides of them, having a leader, having a rider giving cues, playing games with all kinds of props including balls, rings, clip boards, stickers being put on them to identify parts, etc. The list is as long as your imagination. Our horses also work in an able bodied riding lesson program. It helps keep them fit, and gives them something else to do and look at. They all live in a pasture so they have plenty of down time. Good, suitable horses are so hard to find that we protect and take very good care of the ones we have. Our horses are now all over 20 (20 is the youngest) so we are looking for a younger horse that will carry us through the next years of our program. If anyone knows of a Fjord that would be suitable, please let us know. Thanks! Betsy Moore
FW: Fjordies in therapeutic programs
This message is from: kathy johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: kathy johnson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 11:29 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Fjordies in therapeutic programs Hello there-- I did a bit of raking this am and found the daffodils and crocus in blossom under the leaves. It's great that spring is finally here!! I chose to do the raking close to the pony pasture so I could keep an eye on the comings and goings of two new additions (saddlebred gelding and morgan mare) to our herd of horses for the therapeutic program called We Can Ride in the Minneapolis, MN area. Both are here on a 60 day trial...to make sure they can do the job...both mentally and physically. The horses are our BEST partners..so they have to be happy with their job also!! I am an riding driving instructor for this program and host two nights of carriage driving plus one day of hippotherapy using my fjords at our farm, Woodpecker Woods. Currently, we are using three full time (Ada Karin (from Linda Hickham), Ranka (from Carol Rivoire) and Rorik's Gunner. Two more...Fjona I(from Linda Hickham) and BDF Kapprell (from Carol Rivoire) are in training. The saddlebred and morgan are here to find a horse with a narrower base than the fjordies have. The therapists have been very excited using the fjordies because all of them have unique strides and motion as well as their kind spirits and heart. This means they can pick the right horse for what the student needs in regard to vestibular input. Our hippo kids range from 2 years to 14 hears old. Our driving students range in age from teenagers...to a gentleman in his sixties. I agree with alot of the previous posts about the care and concern each horse has for its student. During class, they pick their steps carefully being very intuitive that they have special cargo aboard. Two of our carriages are equipped with hydraulic lifts to accommodate wheelchairs. The thrill for a student confined to a chair being able to trot outside...have the wind in their face and navigate a cones course is my greatest joy! And the horses make sure they do it well and also enjoy the fun times! All of the ponies are ridden/driven before classes with an abled-bodied rider/driver...as well as after class. I want them to be able to cut loose and have some fun. Between the hippo classes, the tack is removed and they are allowed a 15-20 minute break in their stall with fresh water hay. The stall area is quiet with classical music...so they can relax and unwind. They are always willing to start again when a volunteer comes to get them tacked up!! Our three mainstays have been in the program for 3 years...taking part in demonstrations as well as lessons. Privately, all of the horses have been used in pleasure driving, a driving trial and a distance drive...just to give them some variety in their life! I would not trade any one of them for the world! GO FJORDS!!! Kathy Johnson
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2004 #85-- Therapeutic Programs
This message is from: Cliff Dukes [EMAIL PROTECTED] I can't bite my lip on this any longer and I hope I'm not the only one who feels this way. God bless the People and the horses who are involved in therapeutic riding programs. It takes a person with a huge heart to run such an operation and the few horses which are gifted at doing such work deserve as much credit and prestige as a Gran Prix show jumper. I understand the physical and psychological benefits of horses and horsemanship on anyone's life BUT- I've seen a few of these operations in person and on TV and I always have to grit my teeth at some of the things I see. I'm sure not all operations are the same and maybe a few set a bad example as to what they allow but I'm starting to believe there should be some kind of standard as far as how capable physical or mental a person has to be to be on a horse or to be eligable to be in these programs. I've seen what I consider to be some incredibly cruel and disrespectful treatment of some horses in some of these programs and everyone seems oblivious to it just for the fact that Oh these people are doing such a wonderful thing for these poor people with whatever disability. What about the poor horse who HAS TO put up with the constant pummeling day in and day out? The mixed signals the jabs, pokes, and pulls. Then theres vaulting? A horse is not a jungle gym! The way I see it If a person is competant and capable at doing something than they should do it but these days everyone seems convinced that it's unfair if we don't allow or enable a person who is disabled from the neck down to try to do an iron man triathalon. Just speaking for myself I feel incredibly blessed to be able to own and ride a horse. I consider any rider even good ones an imposition to a horse and I'm very thankfull for their foregiving nature in alllowing us ride and do all of the other crazy things we do with them. When I become to old and inflexible or mentally or physically unable to fullfill my end of the horse-rider relationship I'll have enough love and respect for them to appreciate them from the ground. I just pray I never come back to this world as a horse.
Re: Fjords in therapeutic programs
This message is from: Ardeth Obenauf [EMAIL PROTECTED] It's not only boredom that causes therpeutic horses to burn out. The really good ones know they are carrying a special cargo and cannot respond normally to jabbing and poking, etc. This adds up to a lot of unreleased tension. Two of my quarter horses have participated in therapeutic riding and the mare was required to carry a young man plus all kinds of special gear attached to a surcingle to support him as he could not hold his head up on his own. His elbows and knees dug into her sides and he was very vocal about his enjoyment which was heartwarming but very loud and strident. Add to that the four sidewalkers plus therapist necessary to support him and Daisy had a lot to cope with. She never took a wrong step but as I walked at her head I could hear her expelling deep sighs every few strides as if to be releasing tension. This was one of the most emotional experiences of my life, but I could see that it was one of the hardest things Daisy was ever asked to do. Ardeth Obenauf Shelbyville TN
Re: Fjords in therapeutic programs
This message is from: vz/bossmare [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Robyn, Jean G and Jean E...thanks for your comments. As long as I've been on the list I haven't read too much about therapeutic riding and in my head had a rather benign image of what went on but realizing that the horse had to have a rock solid temperament. I didn't consider that carrying around a passive unbalanced load at a walk would be stressful. As far as the saddle issue I donated a wide tree Stubben in a 19 tree which I already knew fit the mares well and would accommodate some of the larger riders and would tend to spread the weight a bit better than a 17 saddle. An interesting comment was made by a staff member when she told me they planned to get a driving program going. She said that some horses just don't like people in their face as they are when they have two handlers at their head. My mare is one of them. Such horses seem to go better driving. I didn't think of that either but perhaps it's the feeling I get at the dentist when wedged between the dentist and the assistant with my head immobilized. I think there is plenty to think about a mare in estrus in early spring. In my 30 years of owning horses most of them went goofy in spring, gelding or mare, and were highly distracted until the season (and hot weather) wore on and this included horses in regular work over the winter. The facility that has my mares has lost their rider/trainer who kept the horses in shape, and in line, and this is one of the problems at present as they don't have anyone suitable to do that job. I think the Fjord stoicism tends to mask the problem brewing until the horse reaches the breaking point. The facility recognizes the fact that the horses do burn out and all of them get a month's vacation when they need it. I hated parting with my mare (remember my retirement post) but would welcome her back and I guess find a solution in North Carolina to keeping her feeling it was fate. But, they haven't given up on her yet so maybe I'm indulging in wishful thinking. Lois in NJ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Friday, April 16, 2004 9:59 AM Subject: Re: Fjords in therapeutic programs This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Lois - after 23 years in the Therapeutic Riding business - I've found that all the mounts need ridden on a regular basis by competent able bodied riders. They can and do suffer burn out when asked for basically the same boring job over and over. It also helps to keep them fit and physically capable of doing their primary job. All of our Freedom Hills mounts are used in an able bodied program besides the therapeutic program. They event, go on trail rides and other more challenging horse things. I think this keeps them saner and happier than the same old thing day in and out. Not to exclude my therapeutic riders who can and do walk, trot, canter and jump. Not all TR riders need assistance and some go on and compete in regular shows. One thing we found many years ago is it is even more important for TR mounts to have good chiropractic care on a regular basis. I believe it's even more important for them than regular mounts as TR mounts carry a lot of riders who are basically dead weight and that's hard. The other thing I see over and over is saddles that don't fit the horse and a lot of times also don't fit the rider. Please all you therapy programs out there I'm not trying to offend you but it's an observation I have made over and over. An ill fitting saddle and nonmobile rider plus the occassional handler dragging on their mouth can and does create a grumpy horse. Also pulling/pushing riders to get them in the middle or while mounting is very hard on their backs. We have 2 different mounting ramps plus a lift for the truly immobile. We also have a defined weight limit for each and every mount based on whether it is mobile weight or not. And last not every horse is suited for TR no matter what the breed. I tell parents and caregivers that just like in every other sport ie basketball or football not everyone is suited to ride or wants to ride and I believe this is also true of the mounts. A good and happy therapy mount is worth their weight in gold and really should be treated as such. I am always looking for good mounts. Just my 2 cents. Robyn in MD
Re: Fjords in therapeutic programs
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Maybe this mare is having some discomfort in her ovaries with the resumption of estrous cycles in the spring...This might cause her to act up with a rider who may be unbalanced, pummuling her, ets. Have had the vet check her out? It may be a pain or discomfort issue. You could also try her on Regumate for a while to see if that made a difference...Ask your vet about this. Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, a cloudy day but still break-up going on..tired of all the muck! 45F degrees One mare in particular was very steady for the riders who had little control over their movements. During one session I saw this mare being pummeled by the rider but she didn't appear to turn a hair, or an ear, much less show any upset or disobedience about what was happening on her back. Now that it is spring the staff at the facility is having some problems with her with spooking, being jumpy in general and pushy in the sense of getting her own way. Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Therapeutic Riding
This message is from: Sofia Jagbrant [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Betsy, For a year I went a youngleadercourse, there we talked about people with handicap. In next year, when I study my last upper secondary school year, we will work with a project in a hole year. I am very intressed what horses could do for helping handicap people, ecspecially kids. I have heard the expression Therapeutic riding before, but I have never really understood what mean with it. Maybe could you explain? I would be very nice. I have a thrre year old fjordgelding whitch I think could be a good handicap horse here in Sweden sometime, so I want like to hear more. Regards Sofia - Original Message - From: Betsy Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 6:51 PM Subject: Re: fjordhorse-digest V2003 #245 This message is from: Betsy Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] At Rafter M Therapeutic Riding Center, we are still looking for a Fjord to use in our riding program. If any of the rescue horses would be older and suitable, we would be interested. Or if anyone knows of a Fjord that would be suitable and very affordable, please email me. Thanks. Betsy Moore, Rafter M Therapeutic Riding Center, Harrisburg, IL
Therapeutic Riding and Fjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My friend David (CP Quad) was riding Nina (very drafty not fat) the other day with his Backrider Dee and we got to talking about the difference between Nina and some of the other special horses I've put him on. David's best comment was that Nina stretches him more than any of the others and he feels like he's sitting on a couch. He's been riding for over 15 years with me. For him that is a very good thing - the only downfall of the supersize wide is Nina is too wide for some riders but great for others. With riding - David's muscle spasms are decreased in both severity and number for about 3 days after each lesson. So he tries to come twice a week. His Tech, Dee was NOT a horse person until she met Nina. Let's just say that has changed and she and her fiance John invited Nina to their wedding. Had to laugh at Nina and my warmblood colt Valdemar yesterday as they were discussing who got what side of the big hay pile to lay on. Up and down, round and round. Robyn in still freezing MD where only the horses are happy with the cold
Therapeutic Riding on TV
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The following was sent to me by my local Therapeutic Riding list. I know lots of us on the digest are involved with Therapeutic Riding and thought you would appreciate the national exposure. And we have been talking about RFDTV.Hi You may recall several years ago the (Indiana Horse Council) Foundation funded (through a grant) the production of a video entitled Journey of Hope. The theme was a second career for the horse in therapeutic riding. Well, I have exciting news...the video is going to be aired on RFD-TV throughout North America!! They have given us a tenative schedule...so hope these times are correct. If they change, I will e-mail. As of now, it looks like it will air: Sat. 8:00 am US Farm Report 4:00 pm US Farm Report Sun 10:00 pm US Farm Report Tues. 7:00 pm US Farm Report We were told that in each case it would air the last 15 minutes of the US Farm Report. Please pass this on to others!
Ontario Therapeutic Riding Centre Looking for a Fjord
This message is from: Cheryl Beillard [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is a 'heads up' for anyone that may have a horse they think is a good candidate for a therapeutic driving program. Judy Brooks has been in touch with me off and on for some time, looking for a horse for her school near Ottawa. On the chance that some of the Canadians on the list might have a horse they would like to sell that won't break their budget, or an older one you would consider donating? please contact Judy at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cheryl Beillard Wake-Robin Farm Fjords www.wakerobinfarm.ca
Therapeutic driving funding
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Sheri, Just a thought..The American Driving Society. Some on the list may know more about this than I do, as I am no longer a member of ADS but ADS has a special educational fund that may be available. The HOOPES-ADDIS EDUCATON TRUST provides funds for educational purposes. Audrey Bostwick, PA is the director of that fund. Contact the ADS to find out more. 810-664-8666 FAX: 810-664-2405 http://www.americandrivingsociety.org/ JEan in Fairbanks, Alaska, light rain and smoke, 60 degrees At 08:08 PM 8/6/2002 -0500, you wrote: This message is from: sheri kane [EMAIL PROTECTED] I guess I am writting this in hopes of finding some special funding for such a special program. I can tell you that when you see these special people riding/driving a real horse, you will never be the same again. We need to support one another. If you really love horses you will understand. Thanks for listening, I read the list everyday! Sheri and Red Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Therapeutic Riding Program Donations
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] With 20 years in the Therapeutic Riding field I have to comment on the letter concerning mounts who flunk out. I'm sure Fjords just like every other breed have mounts who are better suited to one job or another. Our program coexists with an able bodied program so most of the mounts are used in both which we believe really helps with burn out. A big misconception about riders in Therapeutic Programs is that it's basically glorified pony rides. We have riders who walk, trot, canter and jump. They compete in Dressage, Low level Eventing and Hunter shows. We have a Drill Team that is made up of Therapeutic Riders and Able bodied riders -- they perform a 10 minute intricate drill to music. We hope to include Nina (our Fjord) and Frodo as a pair in the Mainstreamers this year. We've never had another mount who matches Frodo before. One thing I always advise people is when donating a mount get everything in writing. That way you the donor can choose to take the animal back if it doesn't work out or give permission to sell it. Robyn in MD
Check out Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program, inc. - FHTRP'S main page
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A HREF=http://www.fhtrp.com/;Click here: Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program, inc. - FHTRP'S main page - Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program, inc/A
Fwd: The Therapeutic and Recreational Riding Center
This message is from: Mike May, Registrar NFHR [EMAIL PROTECTED] I received this email this morning thought that perhaps someone on the list may be able to help them out. If so please reply directly to the address in the message not back to me or the list. Thanks, Mike From: Laura Decker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: The Therapeutic and Recreational Riding Center Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 11:44:03 -0800 To Whom It May Concern: The Therapeutic and Recreational Riding Center (TRRC), located in Glenwood, is one of the few therapeutic centers in Maryland. TRRC has a wonderful staff and horses that give all types of beneficial therapy to children and adults with mental and physical handicaps. The horses and ponies used in the program are very important, and are treated as such. When they are used as therapeutic horses and when they are retired, they receive special care, love, and attention on the farm. TRRC is in need of more horses and ponies, so the program can continue. For many disabled children and adults, their riding is the highlight of their week. One of the best therapeutic ponies, is Rosemary. She is a Norwegian Fjord donated to the center. She was ready for retirement of her present duties, but still had many years that she could offer to the disabled children and adults. The owners knew the care Rosemany would receive and wanted her to have it. Rosemary is loved by all. With her Norwegian Fjord temperament and build, she is one of the most important therapeutic ponies that TRRC has. The center is in much need for another Norwegian Fjord. Could you please help in any way? Transportation would be covered by TRRC, and cost would be negotiable. Please help. Contact Dr. Helen Tuel at 410-489-5102 or email her at mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you, Laura Decker volunteer === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Registrar Voice 716-872-4114 FAX 716-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Dalric B therapeutic shoe
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The first two times the shoe was applied, lots of tape, and stall time were givenstill not good. Last night the vet came out again and we tried something different to bond the shoe to the foot. It was some type of epoxy, that he got off a farrier, and it worked GREAT! The shoe is now on and has been for near 20 hours, so so far so good. Dr. Steve, I'm not sure my vet did right by this foal from the get go, but we are all human and mistakes are made. He is however trying to find a way to get him sound. He preformed a check ligament surgery, which didn't help release the heal. He's hoping with the shoe, trimming, and GRAVITY, the tendon will begin to flex more to it's full potential.I have mentioned using tetracycline to him, and he didn't really act like the thought it would help Said he felt it was more useful in foals born this way. He did mention that it wouldn't hurt to try it, but as of yet, he hasn't done it. Do you think I should speak to him about this again? You feel it could be helpful even if they are not born this way? Thanks to all of you who wrote.I for one am happy that it's ON, hopefully it STAYS ON. Aimee Day
Fair Hill; Therapeutic Riding
This message is from: wmandersens [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Robyn- Welcome. I noticed that you mentioned that you're going to be at Fair Hill (I'm assuming in Maryland, as that's the only Fair Hill I've heard of). We live in PA, about an hour or so away. I volunteer at a therapeutic riding facility nearby where I live -- outside of Philadelphia. The woman who runs it has always been interested in using Fjords, as they are so smart and (generally) calm. Any comments? I know my Fjord has his moments, but is an honest guy most of the time. Thanks! Katy Andersen and Jon [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Therapeutic
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] David, young children are like that when you leave them for a period of time away from home. They reject you when you come to see them. Does not take long before they are yours again though!!! Jean Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle Barnes Noble Book Stores
Therapeutic
This message is from: Dave McWethy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dave you are very humble about your mare, Elska. Sounds like she really did a splendid job and has that innate sense (mostly mares I think) of caring for her rider. Congratulations. Jean I should be humble, it was all Elska's doing, and uphill against expectations. I just left her off and came by once in a while to trim her hoofs. What was very interesting was that when I would come up to her after not seeing her for a few weeks, she acted like she had never seen me before in her life. She wanted no part of going home, if that was what I was there for, at least that's how I consoled myself. More to the story. Boo had an animal communicator visit. She had not much experience with this sort of thing and just wanted to see what happened. The woman was paying attention to another horse, and then turned to where Elska was at a distance, and said, that mare really wants to work with handicapped people. She's been tired of being in a herd doing nothing, and wants to do that. This woman normally works for a vet, helping with diagnosis, and otherwise never charges for her help as I understand. As I recall she may not have even known that they did therapeutic riding at Pony Farm. Boo was fairly blown away. Her performance matched this report. She was always at the gate first, ready to work, and she never did less than perfect. Part of her award last night - they brought her up to where the banquet was - was a 14 carrot wreath! She ate every one of them. A woman who I had noticed through the evening and saw her as being painfully shy came over and told me Elska was her favorite horse. The whole experience was pretty special. But it was Elska's doing. I bet most of you have horses that would have done as well. These are special horses we have.
Re: Horse trailer flooring and therapeutic riding/ hippotherapy
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 8/5/00 8:53:43 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Any advice on getting this started would be appreciated. We have started hippotherapy with our little boy with Down syndrome, and hope this will help him walk. Here's NARHA's website. Hope it will get you on the road. http://www.narha.org/index.html I cannot say enough good about hippotherapy. Raymond could not climb stairs. He'd either lean too far forward, too far back. His very first riding lesson (therapeutic, of course) had enormous benefits. The very next day I was with him at his speech therapists. We were talking and Raymond headed for the stairs. I told her not to worry, he couldn't climb them. He proved me wrong! He sailed up the stairs!!! Of course, riding helps with his self esteem and general sense of happiness. Good luck in pursuing this. You've got the right type of horse for this! If you, or anyone else wants to see how well fjords do for handicapped, please email me, and I'll send you a picture taken several weeks ago. Of an extremely happy boy and his beautiful, sweet gentle horse. Pamela
Horse trailer flooring and therapeutic riding/ hippotherapy
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] hello, list! I havn't written for about 16 mo, about the time my baby was born : ) Two questions: we need to replace the floor of the horse trailer. Oak is really spendy here. What do you all recommend, and has anyone ever used the synthetic deck boards this way? Also, it looks like I am going to be involved in therapeutic riding in our little town. Any advice on getting this started would be appreciated. We have started hippotherapy with our little boy with Down syndrome, and hope this will help him walk. He does say Up and -ide when we take him into the barn! Thanks, all Ann Restad Homer, Alaska
Re: Therapeutic riding
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 3/3/00 8:04:58 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm looking for a photo of a Fjord in a therapeutic riding program to use for the new NFHR brochure. Anyone have one?? Please contact me - Marcy Baer Thanks Try contacting A HREF=http://www.trifox.com/aux/bokranch/index.html;BOK Ranch, NARHA approved riding therapy program/A . Brigid in CA where the sun has finally emerged : )
Therapeutic riding
This message is from: briar hill farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] + Thanks for posting about Jiminy and Hey, maybe this could start off a round + of posts about AI or Handicapped ridding Fjords! I'm looking for a photo of a Fjord in a therapeutic riding program to use for the new NFHR brochure. Anyone have one?? Please contact me - Marcy Baer Thanks
Re: Fjords for Therapeutic/Glen Porter
This message is from: Jackie Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I'm a disabled rider with cerebral palsy and I ride a fjord at the therapeutic riding centre I attend. I mainly do dressage but I agree, you can do almost anything with fjords, we have two at the centre and both are used for riding and driving. Jackie Kennedy. -- Hello, I'm on the list but don't post much, too much to do! We have a therapeutic Riding and Driving Center in downeast Maine on Mt. Desert Island.(Willowind) We have been NARHA members and then took a Narha break and have just rejoined. My feeling was for qall the money you send them there isn't a tremendous benefit t the local level, but when you add up the break on group insurance thru Markel and the lobbying efforts to help T. riding be re-imbursable, it is worth being a part of the whole. Educationally and standard-wise it is top-notch. Any way we use Fjords for our program, 4 of them , and they are the most incredible choice ever. I Have a broad variety of other horses, Percheron , Belgian Cross, Quarter horses, arab(ugh) warmbloods, connemara-hanoverian and going away the fjords are the horses I would use exclusively if I had to choose one. They are the right size, not intimidating compared to horses, big enough to cvarry or pull weight, remarkably free of health or lameness problems, and thrifty. They can take the cold or the heat and pound for pound are cheap to keep. they get fat looking at food and the love of it is their only real vice. I have seen 1 that suffered from terrible itch, possibly allergic to black flies or midges, it would be completely worth it to avoid a horse with this problem. Mine are predominantly young and mares ,we breed them. Birth bonded horses (imprint trained are in a class by themselves, for a therapeutic program it makes an amazing difference. Foal watching is actually an important acvtivity here, many happy hours are spent petting brushing and early training (leading) Fjord diversity would allow you to do just about anything, driving, school horse, trail,dressage or even jumping if you so desired. My experience is that they aren't terribly ambitious except to eat but they are willing. You will never find a more personable and uniquely beautiful horse, one that will last a very long time. Valuable. Fjord people seem to be slightly different in the best way also. A bit more relaxed... My hafflinger is a bright litle character, many centers choose them, but truthfully she's stubborn willfull and bitchy behind her cute facade. Once people see the stripe of a fjord and pet one they will never forget it. Even when you have a bunch like me,that all look identical to most folk, children will remember their names and do anything to get them all right. Thats an objective in a school IEP right there! I hope this helps you, feel free to contact us. Many good centers are starting to use at least one fjord, they will all agree with me I think. Yours, Joanna Crell This message is from: Glen L Porter [EMAIL PROTECTED] HI: We are new to this list. My husband and I live in Crown Point, New York and operate a therapeutic horseback riding, driving and grooming center for individuals from preschool to adult with disabilities. We are a not-for-profit 501c(3) organization and are interested in Fjords for our program. Due to the weight of many of our riders we are interested in the Fjords. Would like to hear from you and tell us about your Fjords. Pat and Glen === Joanna Crell - David Folger Willowind Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center Phone FAX (207) 288-9506
Re: Therapeutic riding, kids w/disabilities
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/19/99 13:49:46 Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: He was extremely sour about the constant ringwork. These programs for the most part are very repetitive and boring for the horses although some do enjoy it. From what I've seen of therapy horses, even the best ones need the occasional break. The weekly trail ride, or jumping a capable dressage rider working them. And, of course, the time off just to be a horse, and kick up it's heels in green pasture. It really helps the horses stay fresh, and seems to keep them tuned up for their real job. Pamela
Therapeutic riding, kids w/disabilities
This message is from: Margaret Strachan [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have volunteered with 2 therapeutic riding programs. Both programs were good however they were very different. Horses who are suited for these programs must be able to tolerate a lot. We bought a non Fjord from a program who had been used in the program for almost 2 years. He was extremely sour about the constant ringwork. These programs for the most part are very repetitive and boring for the horses although some do enjoy it. I donated a huge TB mare who did enjoy it, but I got her back due to her equally huge feed bill. The gelding we bought was a wonderful horse and it was not a slight to him that he did not last as a program horse. I've found that many Fjords are active minded and can imagine that some would not care for day in day out therapeutic work. On a similar note, I have a decade's worth of experience working with kids with disabilities ranging from mild to very severe and hold a severely handicapped teaching credential. I'd be happy to help those who have posted about their kids assess any program (horse or other) they are considering for their children. Private replies best so as to not clutter the list. Margaret Strachan Village Farm Nuevo, CA http://www.pe.net/~barry/ Where it's dry, sunny and 95 degrees outside.
