Re: [IceHorses] laminitis - thanks for the help
--- Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > one thing that works incredible and sounds ludicrously simple--- > stand the horse on a thick sheet of styrofoam and draw an outline > around the hoof, cut it out, duct tape it to the feet. you will > not > believe how it stays on, and it is like they have on bedroom > slippers > :) works incredible for hoof soreness of any kind. > Janice > -- > yipie tie yie yo > Yes that is extremly helpful in the beginning stages...Sally and I use a foam kickboard that they sell over here, it has the similar density that the Gene Ovineck site sells. When Gene was here and Sally got to study with him one on one for 2 full days he talked about the styrofoam that they use. They tested every type of styrofoam they could find, and they use the one they sell one their website because it produced the most comfort for the horses..not too stiff not too soft...it comes precut, but buying any styrofoam will help a lot if your horse is in any discomfort. Skye Fire Island Farms Breeding Quality Icelandic Trail Horses Certified Farrier Services 'Natural Balance' Shoeing and Trimming. Founder, Navicular options for your horse. 808-640-6080
Re: [IceHorses] laminitis - thanks for the help
On 5/10/07, Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > one thing that works incredible and sounds ludicrously simple--- > stand the horse on a thick sheet of styrofoam and draw an outline > around the hoof, cut it out, duct tape it to the feet. you will not > believe how it stays on, and it is like they have on bedroom slippers > :) works incredible for hoof soreness of any kind. > Janice I've read this too--fantastic idea! Thanks for the reminder on it, Janice. I do like doing the barefoot thing too, altho Santana is ouchy enough that I use Boas on him in the front. I may do the same w/ Shadow. Kathleen uses Boas (I think) on her Icey mare and likes them--I don't think she's had any problems. Robyn
[IceHorses] double KK
My preferred blade is the andis T84. It is a wide blade. It leaves the hair slightly longer than the size 10 Oster blades. The Oster 10 wide also works well and is a lot easier to find. Renee ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: [IceHorses] Luke and the Kids
The goatie kids are too cute. Luke makes a good toy! Cherie
RE: [IceHorses] new Icy colt chestnut?
> > > > > >>> I think the red chocolate term used by Rocky > breeders is what > >Icelanders call silver bay if I am not mistaken. > Gorgeous horsie. Happy Southwestern Trails __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [IceHorses] Double KK owners?
Raven wrote: > Hi...to those who clip with the Double KK clippers, what size blades > do you use on your Icelandics? Thanks! > Hi Raven, I use the A5 blades that Country Supply sells10W. They run between $16-$19, depending on the time of year they sell them. I saw a blade the other day called the T85 (I think by Andis) and they are really wide. Think I will try them next time. Trish
Re: [IceHorses] Double KK owners?
On 10/05/07, Wanda Lauscher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 10/05/07, Raven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi...to those who clip with the Double KK clippers, what size blades > > do you use on your Icelandics? Thanks! > > Hi Raven: > > I have an Oster Cryotech 3F - leaves 1/2" hair (I've used this on > Gusti) $69.99 (yikes) I found it on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.ca/DOG-CAT-Grooming-Oster-A5-Cryogen-X-Agion-Blade-3F-3fc_W0QQitemZ270119185086QQihZ017QQcategoryZ46304QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Re: [IceHorses] Double KK owners?
On 10/05/07, Raven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi...to those who clip with the Double KK clippers, what size blades > do you use on your Icelandics? Thanks! Hi Raven: I have an Oster Cryotech 3F - leaves 1/2" hair (I've used this on Gusti) $69.99 (yikes) AND I also have an Oster Cryogen-X 7F - leaves 1/8" of hair (this is brand new) and I can't remember why I bought it. It was slightly less dear - priced at $59.99. I won't be clipping until this fall when their winter coats come in and it's too warm for them - so I won't be able to test it until then. I think I'll be checking ebay for replacement blades. Wanda
RE: [IceHorses] Western/English
> >>> I'm not sure that we're all talking about the > same bit. Can you point > us to the bit on the internet somewhere? > > I thought Virginia said she doesn't know exactly > what bit she's using...? That's sorta my point. If we don't know what bit it is, we don't know the mechanics of it, or how it affects the horse. We can't give an answer if we don't know what the question is about. Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
RE: [IceHorses] Western/English
Maybe the bit is harsh and the horse is light to avoid the pressure, so that coupled with not having to be a lesson horse anymore is changing how the horse is responding. And remember, no bit is ALWAYS harsh, if the rider has soft enough hands to compensate for any possible harshness. The bit some of us are thinking it MIGHT be, a so-called Tom Thumb "Snaffle" (which isn't a snaffle at all) CAN be a harsh bit...and probably often is. But I know some horses who are ridden in it who don't seem bothered by it. Some of it probably has to do with the individual conformation of the horse's mouth and how loose the reins are.(One note: you may be aware that some of us often complain about the use of the Icelandic bit in competition. That bit is very similar to a Tom Thumb snaffle, BUT I have NEVER seen an Icelandic competition rider riding with anything approaching a loose rein... A harsh bit in hard hands is a no-no!) Another thing not to rule out as a POSSIBLE factor in the horse's change. You said she changed bits AND saddles, right? The saddle change could just as easily be the major factor here. She could be moving with more energy because this saddle is more comfortable...or she could be jiggy and antsy because this saddle fits worse. Some people might mistakenly view jigging and antsiness as "more energetic" when really it only means the mare is uncomfortable. Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [IceHorses] This is the BIG weekend!
>>> Alex and Gat have their first show on Sunday--Mothers Day. Should be fun! Except we have to be on site at 6:30 am and since the site is about an hour away I won't be sleeping in on 'my' day! I remember those days with fondness...except the leaving home before the crack of dawn parts! In variably they put the little ones first on the program, so that means getting up awfully early. Tell Alex that I'll be thinking of her, and that Emily and Thunder wish her lots of luck! Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[IceHorses] Nancy's posts
I keep seeing people responding to Nancy's posts, but I haven't seen one from her in a while - and I enjoy reading what she has to say! I checked my spam folder and they aren't going to spam. Anyone have any idea why yahoo would selectively block a particular user, and possibly just to me? I seem to remember this happening once, years ago, but I can't remember now what was happening. Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] (704) 516-3179
RE: [IceHorses] Western/English
>>> I'm not sure that we're all talking about the same bit. Can you point us to the bit on the internet somewhere? I thought Virginia said she doesn't know exactly what bit she's using...? Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[IceHorses] Long shank snaffle
There is a long shank snaffle for sale on e-Bay Item # 170110318813 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170110318813&category=47303 Carefully used with light hands, this bit may be ok to use, but it has the potential to apply a nut cracker action to the horse's jaw. I have always held that there isn't much you can't teach a horse in a regular D-ring or round snaffle. Like most statements of that type, this one came back to bite me. My Tennessee Walking Horse does not go well in a snaffle. I tried a kimberwick. That wasn't a whole lot better. Finally, I joined my Arab-riding endurance friends and started using something they call an S-hack. It's a gentle hackamore type bit. A couple of days ago, after having owned Hunter for two years, I discovered he has a pretty good piece cut out of the end of his tongue and a crease-like scar above that. No wonder he wasn't comfortable with a bit in his mouth. I feel pretty stupid, but I'm glad I had the sense to give up when I did. Nancy
Re: [IceHorses] Luke and the Kids
On 5/10/07, Sue McKenney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I finally uploaded something to YouTube. Now onto the horses. > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLrNugqWW2g Awww, now that is cute!! V
Re: [IceHorses] Western/English
On 5/10/07, Judy Ryder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm not sure that we're all talking about the same bit. Can you point us to > the bit on the internet somewhere? > I haven't seen the bit myself. I'll ask my friend. V
Re: [IceHorses] This is the BIG weekend!
On 5/10/07, Nancy Sturm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It would be hard to improve on Alex' s leg and foot position. Very pretty > little rider. She lifts her head up though and I asked her if it was because of Gat's mane in her face but she said she didn't know--after this weekend maybe we'll know because I'm going to try braiding. :D V
[IceHorses] Luke and the Kids
I finally uploaded something to YouTube. Now onto the horses. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLrNugqWW2g Sue Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games. http://videogames.yahoo.com/platform?platform=120121 "The greatest enemy of the truth very often is not the lie- deliberate, contrived and dishonest -- but the myth -- persistent, persuasive and unrealistic." "All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." ~ Arthur Schopenhauer [] The video every Icelandic Horse owner should have: http://IceHorses.net/video.html [] Lee Ziegler http://leeziegler.com [] Liz Graves http://lizgraves.com [] Lee's Book Easy Gaited Horses http://tinyurl.com/7vyjo [] IceHorses Map http://www.frappr.com/IceHorses [] IceHorses ToolBar http://iceryder.ourtoolbar.com/ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IceHorses/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IceHorses/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [IceHorses] This is the BIG weekend!
It would be hard to improve on Alex' s leg and foot position. Very pretty little rider. Nancy
[IceHorses] Parekki & Vaccines
Really? The sister of the girl who introduced us to Icelandics is disabled because of a childhood vaccine. She uses her Icelandic Lina as a therapy horse. Nancy
Re: [IceHorses] yiiii!
I have killed 2 rattlessnakes in my life ...I've been able to chase most of them away... I killed them with the head of a flat shovel like a guillotine...don't throw the head anywhere where another creature or child can eat it though...
Re: [IceHorses] Western/English
>> Picture? > > I doubt I could get a picture as my friend rides at another barn. I'm not sure that we're all talking about the same bit. Can you point us to the bit on the internet somewhere? Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com
Re: [IceHorses] Western/English
On 5/10/07, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The key is where the reins are attached - if they are attached even with the > mouthpiece, the bit is a snaffle. If the reins are attached at the end of > the "long metal piece" (below the mouthpiece) then the bit is a curb. > Curbs can have either broken mouthpieces or one-piece mouths, just as > snaffles can. I'll find out. :D V
Re: [IceHorses] Nasi color update
On 5/10/07, Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > it is vaccinate, because Pat Parelli's son had a reaction to a shot > that left him disabled. > Janice Ahh, I see. V
RE: [IceHorses] Western/English
>>> Maybe the bit is harsh and the horse is light to avoid the pressure, so that coupled with not having to be a lesson horse anymore is changing how the horse is responding. It could be...or it could be that the mare is perking up because she has a relaxed rider that she trusts and now knows what to expect. I bought my old QH horse because he was a safe, been-there, done-that kind of gelding that I could put anyone on, but after a few weeks here, he started relaxing, and seemed to like me...and I in turn really started liking him. It wasn't long before he was fairly willing to move out when I rode him, and I'm pretty sure it was simply because we meshed and bonded, not because of any harsh tack. He always seemed kind of lazy to other people, but I never had to nag him to keep moving, not after we meshed. This is why owning horses is so complicated. The same symptoms can reflect so many different things. You need to see the symptoms in context to truly grasp what's going on, and even then, it's often very hard. :) Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [IceHorses] Western/English
>> I don't think it was a full cheek snaffle because my friend would recognize that--she said it looked like a snaffle but had long metal pieces coming down. The key is where the reins are attached - if they are attached even with the mouthpiece, the bit is a snaffle. If the reins are attached at the end of the "long metal piece" (below the mouthpiece) then the bit is a curb. Curbs can have either broken mouthpieces or one-piece mouths, just as snaffles can. Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [IceHorses] Western/English
On 5/9/07, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ask her what part is similar to an English snaffle - does it have a > broken mouthpiece? Is she neck reining or direct reining? She said the bit was broken like a snaffle. And she is neck reining. > The bit doesn't make the horse light - the rider, coupled with the horse's > prior training makes him/her light. Even things like saddle fit and fear, > confusion can contribute to the feeling of lightness vs. heaviness. Her horse was the most dead-broke, dull horse in the lesson barn that all the kids and newbies banged on to make move--kicking didn't help much so crops were used. The horse was so dulled out she was like in a comadead and heavy. She moved to the new barn maybe 2 weeks ago and has had 2 lessons in Western with the new bit and saddle. According to my friend her horse seems happier, lighter and more responsive. It's possible the horse had been Western trained years before it became a English lesson horse but I don't know. V
Re: [IceHorses] laminitis - thanks for the help
one thing that works incredible and sounds ludicrously simple--- stand the horse on a thick sheet of styrofoam and draw an outline around the hoof, cut it out, duct tape it to the feet. you will not believe how it stays on, and it is like they have on bedroom slippers :) works incredible for hoof soreness of any kind. Janice -- yipie tie yie yo
Re: [IceHorses] Western/English
On 5/9/07, Virginia Tupper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I'm curious--is her horse lighter and more responsive because of the > shanked bit? What does a shanked bit do? > V > probably so! and if she ever accidentally yanks on him he will rear! I put long shanks on my Jaspar one day and he wasnt used to it, he started too fast down a steep steep hill and I jerked on the reins too hard accidentally, and he threw himself sideways and fell down on his rear over the side of the hill and I fell off. Janice -- yipie tie yie yo
Re: [IceHorses] Western/English
This horse's responses may also be getting better because she has only one person riding her and therefore only one set of aids to understand. I can't think of anything more boring/depressing for a horse than being a lesson horse for several riders. We bought the horse my grandson was taking lessons on and later, when Gabe outgrew hum, sold him to a teen beginner rider. She uses him in high school equestrian team and takes the wonderful care of him that many girls lavish on their horses. It's been a very nice move for Dakota. Nancy
Re: [IceHorses] Nasi color update
On 5/10/07, Virginia Tupper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Speaking about worming...I was reading that the Parelli's do not worm > their horse, or was that vaccinate .. maybe both, I forget. > Interesting. > V > it is vaccinate, because Pat Parelli's son had a reaction to a shot that left him disabled. Janice -- yipie tie yie yo
[IceHorses] Double KK owners?
Hi...to those who clip with the Double KK clippers, what size blades do you use on your Icelandics? Thanks! Raven Lucy & Molly, the Girl Doggies Huginn, the American Ice Pony Dixie Chic, the Barn Goddess Respect ALL Earthlings. We are all animals of this planet. We are all creatures.
Re: [IceHorses] yiiii!
On 5/10/07, bia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Subject: Re: [IceHorses] y! > > > > Janice, > > don't worry so much about snakes... ..Please don't kill snakes. > > They are extrememly beneficial creatures. > > Not much you can do about the chickens though when you're not around! (had > to add that!), LOL! They are fair game. > > I dont kill snakes unless they are poisonous and in my yard. If they are poisonous and in my yard I have to kill them or relocate and sometimes its dangerous to try and trap them. Janice> -- yipie tie yie yo
Re: [IceHorses] Western/English
On 5/9/07, Jeannette Hoenig <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > most western riders are using the full cheek snaffle, like the one Lyons has > encouraged more use of. I don't think it was a full cheek snaffle because my friend would recognize that--she said it looked like a snaffle but had long metal pieces coming down. I'll ask her to ask her coach what it is. V
Re: [IceHorses] Western/English
On 5/9/07, Judy Ryder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Picture? I doubt I could get a picture as my friend rides at another barn. > Depends. It depends on how the horse was trained; maybe whether he goes by > "control" or "communication". Does he respond to the rider's body more than > the bit? Her mare was a school horse used in English riding lessons--all the kids and adult newbies rode her because she was/is very calm, but she was ridden so much her hooves were worn down too much (according to the farrier) so my friend wouldn't allow her to be used as a lesson horse anymore after she bought her. Then shortly after they moved to another barn. Since the move and the Western riding with new bit, etc, my friend says her horse is waking up and is much more lively and responsive. Maybe the bit is harsh and the horse is light to avoid the pressure, so that coupled with not having to be a lesson horse anymore is changing how the horse is responding. V
Re: [IceHorses] Nasi color update
Speaking about worming...I was reading that the Parelli's do not worm their horse, or was that vaccinate .. maybe both, I forget. Interesting. V
Re: [IceHorses] laminitis - thanks for the help
I was searching the archives when I wrote my last post and it got stuck to an old thread from 2003 so Im starting fresh. Thank you all for your encouraging words and sharing your wealth of information. You brought up so many issues that I hadnt even considered. Ive printed all your replies and Ill be checking out all the links, lists & references youve sent. It will also be good info to have on hand when we see the vet next Monday. The mention of IR, Cushings and Thyroid have me most concerned, I have to question why my vet didnt even bring this up, she just said overweight. Ill pose this to her on our next visit and feel out her position on it. If she isnt receptive to looking into it Ill find someone who is. I had a blood test done when I first brought him home (3yrs ago) as a baseline. I imagine if we did another something like this would show up. Ill be diligent about his diet this may be the single most important thing I can do for him. Judy asked about the supplement Ive been giving him born to win by Purina. Ive been giving him that along with grass hay. Heres the info on it. http://horse.purinamills.com/products/born_to_win.asp Susan and Sky gave me several more options. I did get the vet to concede on the 2 weeks stall rest. For almost 4 days hes been on 4 of cool damp sand and he doesnt seem ouchy at all. She said we can start taking walks tonight. I agree that exercise is very important. Once I see him walking on solid ground again Ill be able to evaluate his progress. Karen, Ill insist on the xrays if I dont see improvement. I hadnt considered it earlier and it wasnt suggested. She did use a Hoof tester but didnt get much of a response. Ill be more observant next visit You all seemed to concur that a good trim was very important. Safi is almost always barefoot except for a couple of rough rocky campouts when my friends requested I shoe him so they wouldnt have to cut their trip short if we got into some trouble. I succumbed to the pressure and he didnt seem any worse off for it. After the ride we pulled the shoes and he was fine. That was almost a year ago, he hasnt had shoes since. Im not opposed to shoes, slippers, and boots but certainly Id prefer to go barefoot if its an option. Our Farrier usually comes out every 8-12 weeks. I was surprised by Safis growth cause it had been less than 3 weeks since his last trim. It seemed like an awful lot of growth in a short time. Also the way he was standing with his front legs sort of parked out made his foot look longer. Hes standing straight with his legs underneath him now. The new farrier is certified natural Balance and I believe he studied with Gene Ovnicks who Skye mentioned. Im also hookin up with Robyn she lives locally and can recommend her farrier, shes also been very successful in trimming her own horse who had problems. Ill be so busy reading and doing research I may not miss riding too much. I did sign up to audit the Liz Graves clinic here. What a shame that Safi will miss it, but well both benefit from it. Thanks again, for taking the time to respond I know how valuable time is and I appreciate you giving so much of yours. Janine n- Safi - Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games.
Re: [IceHorses] yiiii!
Subject: Re: [IceHorses] y! > Janice, > don't worry so much about snakes... ..Please don't kill snakes. > They are extrememly beneficial creatures. Not much you can do about the chickens though when you're not around! (had to add that!), LOL! They are fair game.
RE: [IceHorses] new Icy colt chestnut?
>>> He could turn out " sótraudur Hrimfextur " Liverchesnut with "frosty mane"never found a word for Hrimfextur in English Hrimfextur is not the same as Glofextur =Flaxen mane & tale Sótraudur Hrimfextur is pretty rare and beatifull color. I wondered about liver chestnut when I saw the colt, since his mane looked so dark red...of course, I'm only guessing from pictures, and foals are hard enough to see true colors even when you see them in the flesh. :) Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [IceHorses] Re: New to lcelandics..all that HAIR!! Nancy
Hi Zoe, We had Saanens and Nubians. Our daughters started off showing in 4-H and FFA and then we went on to show in the open shows. We did go to the National show once but it was before we had our nicer does. I really enjoyed everything about owning goats and still miss them, however not the necessity to be home at a given time twcice a day. We were very rigid about our milking schedule. Nancy
Re: [IceHorses] yiiii!
Janice, don't worry so much about snakes... all snakes will avoid human contact unless provoked in some way. It could be any kind of snake... black snakes, which are HARMLESS get huge... I'm a snake lover. Unless you are attacking a snake or near it's nest (or you are hiking and not watching your step) they will leave you alone, even under your house. It's a good idea to keep rattle snakes away from personal space because you will automatically provoke them by trying to get them to leave the area. But they are NOT faster than you when it comes to killing them first so don't worry. Usually a tap with a stick will get them moving on. or a bee bee gun...Please don't kill snakes. They are extrememly beneficial creatures.
[IceHorses] Re: New to lcelandics..all that HAIR!! Nancy
> Zoe: You showed goats? Us too. And we did complete clips on each doe- what a job! They were elegant and beautiful when clipped, however. > > Nancy Sturm in Oregon > Nancy what breed of goats did you have? I had Nubians mainly Fra-jac and Longman lines which were from Oregon. One breeder up here bought most of the Fra-jac herd and another brought in quite a few from Betty longmans herd. Zoe and Emmy( Ebla fra Ytri Skogum) in BC
Re: [IceHorses] yiiii!
On 10/05/07, Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > hmmm letseee, bugs the size of cats versus ice cubes in water > troughs the size of boulders, or leseee, bugs the size of cats versus > icecycles growing six inches off your nose hairs, h, what do I > choose what to choose > Janice Oh Janice...don't be such a chickenand we tend to clip our nose hairs so icicles don't form ;).. Wanda
Re: [IceHorses] Nasi color update
On 5/10/07, Wanda Lauscher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 10/05/07, Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Nasi's color seems a little different this spring, somewhat lighter, > > points very black, but he seems to be shedding very slowly for some > > reason?! Anyone know why that would be? > > Janice, I find that if one or two of my horses are shedding slower > than the others, they may be carrying a bit of a worm load. Everyone > begins to sparkle after a deworming. Right now, Solon is the most > susceptible as he is the youngest. He hasn't quite developed an > immunity to worms yet. > > Wanda > I have wormed every 6-8 weeks since Gallant Boy came in october, but every time a different type wormer so maybe he has a worm load of something I havent wormed for yet! next on the schedule is strongid... Janice yipie tie yie yo
RE: [IceHorses] new Icy colt chestnut?
I have had two other silver bay foals by the same stallion in two successive years and they were easy to classify as silver bays. Do you see any traces of black anywhere on his lower legs? I can't see it in the picture. >>> I think the red chocolate term used by Rocky breeders is what Icelanders call silver bay if I am not mistaken. I think that's what it's supposed to be, but locally, I'm pretty sure some of the breeders so badly want to see "chocolate" that they call about anything and everything chocolate or red chocolate.:) It's kind of funny, but it's also sad, considering the price that breed has paid for that "desirable" color. Can you get a close up of the mane and tail? Do you remember the pics of my Tifa born last year? I was certain she was "plain" bay, but she's maintained some cream on her lower legs, with a good smattering of cream and white in her mane and tail. She most certainly isn't a typical bay, and since her dad is s/d, I assume she is. Even at birth, I could see traces of black at her hocks and pasterns - but she never looked chestnut at all. I guess I could have her tested, but she is what she is and she's a nice filly whatever the color. If I ever decide to breed her, I'll have her tested for s/d, so we can start monitoring the incidence of ASD in our breed, if it occurs. His mane does have a funny darker greyish cast to it so it is possible. I'd like to see pics if you can get them. Personally, I'm rooting for him to be that very pretty chestnut of the mom. I think it's a little sad that the very pretty (but "normal") colors aren't more prevalent in this breed. I don't see that many "plain old chestnuts" and to me, nothing is prettier than a nice chestnut or red bay. :) Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [IceHorses] yiiii!
On 5/10/07, Wanda Lauscher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Janice have you ever considered moving to Canada? We do not have bugs > the size of cats... > > Wanda > hmmm letseee, bugs the size of cats versus ice cubes in water troughs the size of boulders, or leseee, bugs the size of cats versus icecycles growing six inches off your nose hairs, h, what do I choose what to choose Janice -- yipie tie yie yo
Re: [IceHorses] new Icy colt chestnut?
> I think this colt will be more of a wait and see fellow. > His mane does have a funny darker greyish cast to it so it is > possible. He does look chestnut in this photo. Cute boy! Cheryl ToltallyICE at Sand Creek Icelandic Horse Farm Icelandic Horses and Icelandic Sheepdogs email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.toltallyice.com
Re: [IceHorses] Nasi color update
On 10/05/07, Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Nasi's color seems a little different this spring, somewhat lighter, > points very black, but he seems to be shedding very slowly for some > reason?! Anyone know why that would be? Janice, I find that if one or two of my horses are shedding slower than the others, they may be carrying a bit of a worm load. Everyone begins to sparkle after a deworming. Right now, Solon is the most susceptible as he is the youngest. He hasn't quite developed an immunity to worms yet. Wanda
Re: [IceHorses] yiiii!
On 10/05/07, Laree Shulman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Are there snakes besides > > rattlesnakes that get this fat?? > > I've seen black snakes easily that wide across and they are nice to > have around - definitely keep the rodent population down About 300 miles south of us near Regina Saskatchewan, a farmer found an 87 pound rattlesnake. I'll probably never go to Regina again :). Our mosquitoes have hatched and the wind came up and blew them all away. So therenow we've settled into spring. Janice have you ever considered moving to Canada? We do not have bugs the size of cats... Wanda
Re: [IceHorses] yiiii!
Are there snakes besides > rattlesnakes that get this fat?? I've seen black snakes easily that wide across and they are nice to have around - definitely keep the rodent population down -- Laree
RE: [IceHorses] yiiii!
SHOULD I WORRY?? I came home to find this track in my driveway. Now Janice...are you conspiring with Judy again to spring another PhotoShop pic on us...this time of Janice riding the dread Florida Snake...? :) Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[IceHorses] Re: clipping! No sweat...yay! [IH-7132]
> "wcobpony" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > ...it was hot again so I thought what the heck! I only clipped her > front end > and tummy, plus ( I hate to admit it and I am sure I will get > strung up > for this!!) I took half the underside of her mane off. She was SO hot > under her mane even just standing still she was sweating there. > > Well it was AMAZING... today I went for a ride and it was hot and > she did not > even break a sweat even going for a short gallop and climbing a > steep hill! > > Zoe and Emmy in BC congratulations! clipping does make such a difference! your horse surely thanks you greatly for it! now that summer is coming, many horses would love to be similarly clipped; mine are going to be this weekend. and yes, clipping off the bottom half of the mane AND the bottom half of the forelock does help a great deal with keeping them cooler in the summer. and even though mine get clipped, i still wet down their chests before and during rides, to better help them cool down. as you say, it lets them work without sweating and panting, which they would otherwise be doing. happy tolting. yours, barbara in maryland
Re: [IceHorses] Clipping! No sweat...yay!
> Well Emmy must have been clipped before as she stood> > Well it was AMAZING... today I went for a ride and > it was hot and she > did not even break a sweat even going for a short > gallop and climbing a > steep hill! > > Zoe and Emmy in BC > Very good. It took time for Scooter to get used to the hotter weather. Clipping really helped. I just ordered the Mars King. I think that,s it. He is shedding big time. Happy Southwestern Trails Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html
Re: [IceHorses] Florida and Bugs
I gotta print this out!! Its gonna be a huge office hit! Janice -- yipie tie yie yo
RE: [IceHorses] new Icy colt chestnut?
Looks like a bay too! Bay? A bay would have a black mane and tail, right? His look red to me. I don't see any traces of black along his lower legs anywhere either. He looks beautiful, Denise. Get some sleep! Karen Thomas, NC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.6/795 - Release Date: 5/9/2007 3:07 PM
