Re: fjordhorse-digest V2000 #179
This message is from: "Denise Delgado" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > very quickly that to hand feed him is to create a nibbling monster. So we > don't do that anymore and he has settled right down. They are lippy, > mouthy, engaging creatures, aren't they? > > > lippy is not the word i think they are like giraffs!! they can do things with their lips that are amazing! mine use their lips like hands to pick things up, inspect them, taste them and nibble on eachother's necks, manes, noses, ears.you name it. gotta go, goodnight..denise >
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2000 #179
This message is from: SueFreivald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> With some decent weather, I have finally been able to spend some time (not enough, but some!) with MVF Venn. He rides beautifully and is a perfect gentleman. He drives like a dream. Traffic, trucks, boats, motorcycles, don't phase him at all. However, his ground manners on cross tie leave something to be desired. Any tricks of the trade or advice/techniques/exercises out there that would help him to stand quietly? Part of the difficulty I know is environment -- the cross ties are between two trees and the succulent lawn spreads out in front of him. I do not currently have an indoor facility to use, but am working on correcting that. He leads well, although it requires the old chain across the nose to persuade him that walking is more desireable than eating! All in all, we are doing well. I just want to be sure that I have a good/correct/effective approach with him on the cross ties for standing quietly! I have learned very quickly that to hand feed him is to create a nibbling monster. So we don't do that anymore and he has settled right down. They are lippy, mouthy, engaging creatures, aren't they? grateful for any advice! Thanks. Sue in wet and cool New York.
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2000 #179
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Glad you're back Bill! I always enjoyed reading your posts. > > Your website is beautiful! (those I could open, I need some updating here > and next week have someone coming to update my system, and show me how to > send J-pegs--yes, again =) > > Blue Heron, I like that. We have them here too. It appears to be very > beautiful where you're situated. Congratulations on your website. Thanks for your nice words Ruthie. I'm glad you liked the site. I probably should have warned those who have internet access through relatively slow modems (I can only work at home at 28.8 at best given how remote we are (relatively speaking)) that the pages take a while to load given all the photos. I am considering a redesign already which would do something like Julie Will has done with her nice site and add a "photo gallery" button. That way, visitors could see the text, and only look at photos if they choose to. The Great Blue Heron has always been special to Norma and I since we first got together in Vermont and used to see them all the time. I have some mixed feelings lately however, since one has been visiting our pond lately and helping himself/herself to the large mouth bass and rainbow trout we stocked it with last year and have been growing on a rich diet of worms. I can assure you they are at no risk, although I have put up "Scare-Eye" baloons to try and keep them away.
