Re: [IceHorses] Unexpected Bolt
> http://fhotd64476.yuku.com/reply/113658#reply-113658 This is Tori (she's on the list): http://fhotd64476.yuku.com/reply/78619#reply-78619 Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
[IceHorses] Icelandic / TB Crosses
http://fhotd64476.yuku.com/reply/102377/t/Craigslist-finds-.html#reply-102377 Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
Re: [IceHorses] Too hot!
Tell me about it!!! I haven't riden in years. We are hoping to take them camping next week. Sorry you couldn't stop by. Too hot, like you said.
Re: [IceHorses] Too hot!
> especially in the barnyard. Where/how do you find them? > Do home stores > just sell misters? We got ours at Home Depo. but the boys won't stand under them.
RE: [IceHorses] Positive example - finally!
Hi >>>Someone just sent this link to another list. http://www.wdr.de/tv/sport_live/videos/flashplayer.jsp?mid=10208 I watched it as well and was really impressed with the timing and spacing. It is a challenge to ride an organized ride with 8-10 riders, but 80 - wow I think they did a really great job and for the most part the horses looked great - the bottom line is you have to stay in your place as best you can so sometimes you just have to use the reins but it was more relaxed than any Icelandic demo I have seen. Robyn
Re: [IceHorses] Interview with Dr. Temple Grandin
Absolutely fascinating interview! I often have several books going at one time. Right now I am reading a mystery, plus Temple Grandin's Animals in Translation and her mother's book A Thorn In My Pocket. Dr. Grandin has always interested me because out son Arontae has ( on a long list of disability diagnosis) autism. She is one of the few autistic people who provides a voice for the non-verbal and low-verbal autistic people like Ronnie. Nancy
[IceHorses] Unexpected Bolt
http://fhotd64476.yuku.com/reply/113658#reply-113658 Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
[IceHorses] Icelandic Horse Conformation
Interesting thread on the Fugly Horse Board: http://fhotd64476.yuku.com/topic/5675 Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
Re: [IceHorses] Positive example - finally!
>>> Seems strange, but then our Western riders and some cowboys don't post >>> either. Yes, but the good ones are relaxed enough to ride the trot without really bouncing. And, of course, working cow horses typically have pretty easy trots to sit. A lot of Icelandic's have soft trots too, but when they are pulled up and restrained in the show style, they get pretty bouncy looking. >>> Tosca actually has the smoothest trot of any horse I have ever ridden, but >>> I notice as >>> she begins to use her hindquarters more effectively, she also trots with >>> more >>> impulsion making posting seem natural. It could be that hers is slightly broken, to the foxtrotty side. I love foxtrot - it gives me enough movement to keep my back from locking, but there's no bounce. Liz says that foxtrot is "lumpy but not bumpy." I've been surprised sometimes to freeze-frame videos of Sina's trot, only to find that it's still slightly broken. Karen Thomas, NC
[IceHorses] Feather, Jester, and Skugga
A thread about teaching Icelandic Horses, Feather, Jester, and Skugga, and how they learn: http://fhotd64476.yuku.com/topic/461 Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
Re: [IceHorses] Positive example - finally!
Not the traditional show type riders Seems strange, but then our Western riders and some cowboys don't post either. I have seen plenty of working cowboys post the trot, however. Tosca actually has the smoothest trot of any horse I have ever ridden, but I notice as she begins to use her hindquarters more effectively, she also trots with more impulsion making posting seem natural. Nancy
[IceHorses] Interview with Dr. Temple Grandin
http://listen-to-your-horse.blogspot.com/2008/07/interview-with-dr-temple-grandin.html Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
Re: [IceHorses] Positive example - finally!
> http://www.wdr.de/tv/sport_live/videos/flashplayer.jsp?mid=10208 Much better demo! Still see fighting the bit; gotta get rid of the nosebands so the riders will be more aware of their hands and how their horse accepts the bit. Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
Re: [IceHorses] Positive example - finally!
>>> Ooops - have I missed still another Icelandic tradition? Do riders not >>> normally post >>> the trot? Not the traditional show type riders - it was one of the hardest things for me to watch when I first started paying attention to this breed. Many do this horrible, jarring bounce where they absolutely pound the horse's back. I used to call it the pogo-stick trot - boing, boing, boing... I used to have a link of Diddi, an Icelandic rider with tons of championships to his credit, bouncing so horribly on the back of his horse that I swear you could read the newspaper between him and his saddle. Karen Thomas, NC
Re: [IceHorses] Positive example - finally!
I even saw a couple of riders posting. Ooops - have I missed still another Icelandic tradition? Do riders not normally post the trot? Nancy
[IceHorses] Intimidation in Training
>From Rick Lamb's book and newsletter: Intimidation in Training You can intimidate a horse into performing a certain way, but you'll be making more work for yourself in the long run. Let's set aside any questions about the morality of harsh horse training methods. They do work, and they've worked for centuries. The problem is, they have little staying power compared to gentle methods. Consider what happens when you give horses trained with each approach a couple months off. Trainer Mike Kevil: "That is where you'll see the difference. You'll get on the horse that has been intimidated and you're going to have to intimidate him all over again. And see, he knows what's coming - the big, strong punch and the spur - and he's ready to fight you. The other horse, because he learned in a soft way, you ended that way, he trusts you. When you get on he just goes right on with the program." So, the fact of the matter is the gentle methods of natural horsemanship are not only morally superior; they actually work better. __ Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
[IceHorses] Positive example - finally!
Someone just sent this link to another list. http://www.wdr.de/tv/sport_live/videos/flashplayer.jsp?mid=10208 Here are 80 Icelandic's doing a demo at a national level jumping show in Germany. By looking at the flags, I gather they are from different countries. Supposedly, these are mostly "average" riders, most are not show riders. It looks like some of the horses are gaiting, some are trotting, and most look pretty relaxed, so the pattern works well. I even saw a couple of riders posting. I saw an occasional bobble in the pattern...but my goodness, that's a lot of horses! They don't show many close-ups of the riders, but the ones I saw seemed to have the saddles in a respectable spot. I can't see details like bits and nosebands, but if you can get this many horses going with relatively even spacing, with all those flags, with that many horses looking relaxed, I'd say that's a big accomplishment. I think it's impressive to see this many horses going so pleasantly - maybe it's because they went for a relatively simple pattern, at slow-medium speeds, rather than pushing speed at the expense of precision and horsemanship. Karen Thomas, NC
Re: [IceHorses] Too hot!
> A friend has them around their porch - seems like a very nice idea to > me, > especially in the barnyard. Where/how do you find them? Do home > stores > just sell misters? Google on misters -- lots of companies will come up (for example: http://www.bigfogg.com/misting-fan.html Lynn Kinsky, Santa Ynez, CA ranch: http://www.silcom.com/~lkinsky/
Re: [IceHorses] Too hot!
> especially in the barnyard. Where/how do you find them? Do home stores > just sell misters? I think Home Depot has them in the sprinkler department. You can get the black drip system hose / pipe (it comes wound up in a circle, so it's not stiff like PVC, yet not as soft as a hose), and just poke the little misters thru the hose wherever you want them. Also get a connection to slip on the end to connect to your hose, and the thing to get for the other end that caps it. Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
Re: [IceHorses] Nipped me!
>>> Thinking about it since it happened I've been wondering why he would do >>> that -- could he have been trying to groom me, or would it be some other >>> reason? It didn't hurt, or pinch, it was like a soft grab. Sometimes I think horses can be too...I don't know... too uncomfortable with people to let their guard down to play. I do want my horses to be well-behaved, and I don't tolerate biting, but I don't want them behaving because they are scared. You're right, you don't want him doing that, but from what you've described, I think it might be a good sign in some ways. I warned Jacki that Cali might get to the point where she's a little "bad" at times, but not to worry about it...just correct it, but don't make a big deal over it and move on. I think Cali wanted sooo badly to get the attention we were giving her that she was always on her Sunday-school-best behavior, trying extra hard to please us. I loved her for it, but I also think it's important that horses know we love them no matter what, so they can truly relax. So, odd as it sounds, I think a LITTLE bit of overly-brave.. just a little... "bad" behavior can be a good thing, signaling that he's settling in. I will be very surprised if he makes a habit of it though - he was probably just testing the waters, to see what is, and isn't allowed in his happy new home. I doubt he was trying to hurt you - how would he know how much it takes to hurt a human? Now he knows... :) Karen Thomas, NC
Re: [IceHorses] Too hot!
Our kids have misters around their back patio which helps a tiny bit to keep the area cool. I remember Judy Roberts had misters in her horses' corrals for times like this. A friend has them around their porch - seems like a very nice idea to me, especially in the barnyard. Where/how do you find them? Do home stores just sell misters? Nancy
Re: [IceHorses] car wash
>>> I'm starting some tentative ground work with him. We both need it. I'm sure you need it, for therapeutic reasons - I sure would if I were you. And what a positive use of your energy right now. He looks like he's doing well, ready to take all the attention you care to bestow on him. He's really gotten nice and stocky too, hasn't he? He's not looking like a baby any more. I suspect that Hroi will be his color - I love dark bays. (Ok, I also love red bays, chestnuts, chestnut/flaxens, blacks, palominos, silver dapples, duns, pintos, grays...) I had to work all day today, and wouldn't you know it, the weather was just great: low-mid 80's and no humidity at all. So, as soon as I got home, I ran out to play with horses. It was Bjola's turn. What a lovely mare, with a brain like a steel trap! She needs more attention - I think her number is up next for some fine-tuning of her training. Karen Thomas, NC
Re: [IceHorses] Trailer Loading
> To say he likes trailer loading is an understatement. > > I want this ingrained in everyone just in case of an emergency. Good idea! Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
Re: [IceHorses] Odd Colored Pinto
> http://cs-001.123.is/0813046f-f53f-4c14-a891-474eebc3d5e2.jpg >>Wow! And did you see that white head on the black horse! ;-) Good catch! I hadn't noticed that. Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
Re: [IceHorses] clicker training
> http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=Af5u3atF9oE Good job, Wanda! I bet he will be able to go down a line of cones, knock them over, and then go back the other way and stand them up! Smart kid! Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
[IceHorses] Too hot!
We have been on the road all day, getting home from Phoenix where it is WAY TOO HOT! Our kids have misters around their back patio which helps a tiny bit to keep the area cool. I remember Judy Roberts had misters in her horses' corrals for times like this. Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
Re: [IceHorses] Nipped me!
2008/7/1 Virginia Tupper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Thinking about it since it happened I've been wondering why he would > do that -- could he have been trying to groom me, or would it be some > other reason? It didn't hurt, or pinch, it was like a soft grab. Our horses have done that from time to time...I believe it's just mutual grooming. You were right to let Orri know it wasn't the right thing to do... Wanda -- Thoughts become things...
[IceHorses] Nipped me!
I was cleaning Orri's feet this morning and while trying to dig out some mud, he started snuffling my back, then he gave me a little nip. Since he's never done that before and it suprised me I popped up and gave him tap on the nose, then shook my finger at him and sternly said 'don't you do that again'he backed up like I was gonna beat him up or something. Then I ignored him and shovelled out some poop, when I was done and just standing still he came over to me and I loved on him like nothing had happened. Thinking about it since it happened I've been wondering why he would do that -- could he have been trying to groom me, or would it be some other reason? It didn't hurt, or pinch, it was like a soft grab. V Virginia Tupper NB, Canada
Re: [IceHorses] Trailer Loading
On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 11:51 PM, Wanda Lauscher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Kevin moved the trailer into the riding arena tonight. I had just > popped the door open and Solon was standing at the ready. > > To say he likes trailer loading is an understatement. > So smart! V
[IceHorses] clicker training
Solon was asked to touch each of the cones ...I assumed he would use his nose for all three. Perhaps I should have specified. He's added the type of touch at the end on his own... http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=Af5u3atF9oE Wanda -- Thoughts become things...
Re: [IceHorses] Re: grazing muzzle
2008/7/1 Susan Coombes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > That's just like Ofeig's. The grass didn't come through as fast as the > treats so she made the hole bigger. It only took her 4 days to demolish > it. I have a spare in the tack shed with a hole in it from last year. I'm thinking of taking it to a harness repair shop. The rest of it is fine...the hole is just twice the size. I left it on Elska while we went to town. When we drove in the yard, Elska came stomping up to the gate and is presently hollering at me to come out and take it off. Wanda -- Thoughts become things...
Re: [IceHorses] Odd Colored Pinto
--- On Tue, 7/1/08, Judy Ryder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Here's a little pinto who is chestnut in the front, > white in the middle, and > dark brown on the butt and tail: > > http://cs-001.123.is/0813046f-f53f-4c14-a891-474eebc3d5e2.jpg Wow! And did you see that white head on the black horse! ;-) Susan in NV read my blog to see why I ride my horse in pink: http://desertduty.blogspot.com/
[IceHorses] Odd Colored Pinto
Here's a little pinto who is chestnut in the front, white in the middle, and dark brown on the butt and tail: http://cs-001.123.is/0813046f-f53f-4c14-a891-474eebc3d5e2.jpg Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
Re: [IceHorses] Video in the Ring / Setting the Camera
>>I would like to know what her intermediate gait is. Is it normal that it >>would feel "softer" in the sand arena than on the hardpacked trails? Yes, try to get a video! The sand would change the timing of the legs, so whatever gait she offers naturally might be slightly different from sand versus hardpack. Set the camera close enough to the horse to get good closeup of the movement; maybe about 12 feet away, and just go back and forth in front of the camera. The extraneous footage without anyone in the picture can be edited out later. >> There just isn't any way to set a camera on the rail and get the film I want. > > I have a pipe rail arena, and I set my rubbermaid step stool that I use as a > mounting block over the pipe and set my camera on it to video. Good use for the rubbermaid stool! >>The easiest video camera I have to use us a little Flip video. It's shaped a little like a cell phone, very small. I guess I could tape it to a fence post. We can get a little creative here... how about making some type of "mount" for the Flip camera? It could be something like a short, wide, heavy glass, stuff a plastic bag into it, or put the camera in the glass first, and stuff the plastic bag around the camera to hold it in place. Or... ?? Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
Re: [IceHorses] WNV ALERT
I am late giving mine this year, I bought it today, last year I gave it in early June, My Vet thought I would be ok, since this is the 4th or 5th year I have given it... they will all get it tonight... My horses love their track system~ http://picasaweb.google.com/dakota.charm/TrackSystem The Soul of a Horse ~ has touched my soul, may it touch yours too! ~ thesoulofahorse.com ~
Re: [IceHorses] Early Clicker Training
> Boy am I impressed with her clicker training. I was just given a clicker. > What kind of treats do you give? Sylvia I use small pieces of alfalfa / bermuda pellets. But you can use anything small that the horse likes. It could be one cheerio, a tiny slice of carrot (sliced from a salad shooter, really thin), special treats for special jackpots (maybe a piece of sugared breakfast cereal, or a grape, etc.). Have you tried clicker training? Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
[IceHorses] Re: grazing muzzle
> Someone was asking about grazing muzzles. This is the one I used on > Gusti last year. Elska is now in need of it. She's not that thrilled > with it, but she DOES like how treats seem to come up through the > hole. > That's just like Ofeig's. The grass didn't come through as fast as the treats so she made the hole bigger. It only took her 4 days to demolish it. Sue coombes
[IceHorses] Ryder Report
This week's horse news: http://www.thehorse.com/video/ryderreport/rr070108.wmv Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
RE: [IceHorses] lightning
"she was knocked down like a bowling pin" Was her horse shod? That could have knocked her off her feet if she has on metal shoes.
Re: [IceHorses] fell off the pony
In a message dated 7/1/2008 5:52:46 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writ Not getting caught in the stirrups is how I was practicing. I was leaving the stirrups to get off. Because of the MS my right leg is not too helpful and I don't know I was just doing something stupid. The right foot caught in the off side of the saddle pad and so down I went. Too much athletics for someone my age. New plan. The Passier saddle is higher in the cantle than the one I normally ride with. This riding English is harder for me. I will continue to look for an endurance western type that will fit him. Sylvia **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut000507)
Re: [IceHorses] Horse hair jewelry
Thank you for the kind words.? I still cannot talk much about it.? Trojan was 27 years old and was fine in the am.? I came home from work and he looked like he had been rolling.? I immediately put him on the trailer to go to my equine surgeon.? He had exploratory surgery.? He twisted his bowel but had 3 very large probably malignant masses in his stomach.? The vet recommended not waking him up. I definitely understand what you are going through Wanda.? Hang in there. ??? Renee
Re: [IceHorses] chewing thing
I had a horse that chewed a huge hole in my wooden shelter. I had to move the corral over.
[IceHorses] WNV ALERT
on our news today... MY vet is quoted as saying the very very wet period recently has resulted in more mosquitos and now a WNV outbreak resulting in an average of two horses a day being put down this week!! they said people need to vaccinate NOW. It could be a major public health issue they said. I am going to call and ask how long the shot is good for! janice -- even good horses have bad days sometimes.
[IceHorses] What a nice review for The Soul Of a Horse!
http://www.joplinindependent.net/display_article.php/jkennedy1214865024 I have so enjoyed watching Joe Camps book climb the ladder of recognition, I love this review by Jack L. Kennedy. Joe was very kind when he sent my daughter a signed copy of the book to read, I have so enjoyed her comments as we get together to visit. I love it when kids grow up and see life in a different, much wiser way!!! I believe this book was just one more tool to help me with raising my daughter... -- My horses love their track system~ http://picasaweb.google.com/dakota.charm/TrackSystem The Soul of a Horse ~ has touched my soul, may it touch yours too! ~ thesoulofahorse.com ~
Re: [IceHorses] chewing thing
wrap the tree in horse fencing, the no climb kind or chicken wire... as the tree grows you need to expand it though, or the tree will just grow right through it... the other thing is to put 3 or 4 stakes about a foot out from the tree all around it and wrap around the tree using the posts to wrap around... trim up the tree so the mule can not get to it, you can also make sure they horse has the right mineral mix, as they are usually looking for copper, at least that is what I was told by a couple different people... -- My horses love their track system~ http://picasaweb.google.com/dakota.charm/TrackSystem The Soul of a Horse ~ has touched my soul, may it touch yours too! ~ thesoulofahorse.com ~
Re: [IceHorses] chewing thing
>>> can anyone advise what to use for a horse that chews trees? We've found two things that work: cut the tree or fence it off. Some trees don't appeal to them - they never chew on our pecan trees or pines, but they love oaks. Karen Thomas, NC
Re: [IceHorses] Back on the trail successfully!
Susan, The heart rate monitor is a great idea! Dancer lets you know how he feels about things, but Ellie is the classic stoic Icelandic mare and, your right, working with her has improved my powers of observation immensely. Glad to hear you guys are back on the trail, give me a couple years and we can ride our boys together. (Dancer turned 2 last week, can you believe it?) "Washoe" Kat Douglas http://www.washoekat.blogspot.com/
RE: [IceHorses] Horse hair vase
Hi >>Here's a picture of one made from strands of Svertla's hair. These are really beautiful and what a great tribute. Robyn
Re: [IceHorses] chewing thing
On Tue, 1 Jul 2008 06:12:11 -0500, you wrote: > any ideas? Mule burgers? Mic Mic (Michelle) Rushen --- Solva Icelandic Horses and DeMeulenkamp Sweet Itch Rugs: www.solva-icelandics.co.uk ---
Re: [IceHorses] Back to the ring successfully
On Tue, 1 Jul 2008 06:10:16 -0500, you wrote: >excellent use of duct tape: wrap a pole or tree with it that horses >are rubbing on. Or for severe rubbing (if you can't fence the tree off), use duct tape to fasten carpet tiles to the tree. Mic Mic (Michelle) Rushen --- Solva Icelandic Horses and DeMeulenkamp Sweet Itch Rugs: www.solva-icelandics.co.uk ---
Re: [IceHorses] Horse hair jewelry
>>My once in a lifetime horse, Trojan, died in December of colic. Even with >>surgery they >>could not save him either. Suzanne made me a beautiful horse show necklace. >> Check put >>her website. www.Suzannestorms.com >>> Oh Renee...and you didn't say a word... I'm so sorry. Me too, Renee. I'm very, very sorry. Karen Thomas, NC
[IceHorses] lightning
we had a terrible storm yesterday and my friend sylvia said she was gazing out her window to make sure her horses were ok when lightning struck just a few feet outside her paddock and knocked her mare down! She said she didnt throw herself down it was like she was just knocked down like a bowling pin! She said she jumped up and ran like a nut and sylvia saw she was ok so waited til the lightning was over. She said there was no burnt hair or anything. maybe it came up through the ground! Janice -- even good horses have bad days sometimes.
[IceHorses] chewing thing
can anyone advise what to use for a horse that chews trees? It may be a donkey thing. My curly ray has killed several small trees chewing them and now my friend sylvia's little mule is chewing the one tree in his paddock and she cant get him to knock it off. She was thinking of painting it with turpentine. I said that could hurt him... i said maybe she could duct tape it but he might ingest some. any ideas? Janice -- even good horses have bad days sometimes.
Re: [IceHorses] Back to the ring successfully
> > Yet another use for duct tape! > > Susan in NV read my blog to see why I ride my horse in pink: > http://desertduty.blogspot.com/ > excellent use of duct tape: wrap a pole or tree with it that horses are rubbing on. janice -- even good horses have bad days sometimes.
Re: [IceHorses] Grand Escape!!!
OMG. You have been tested. I am glad the horses were ok. That is scarry when they get out.
Re: [IceHorses] fell off the pony
That is very lucky. My fear is to get caught in the stirrups.
Re: [IceHorses] Horse hair jewelry
2008/6/30 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Suzanne Storms does some beautiful horse hair jewelry out of woven horse > hair. My once in a lifetime horse, Trojan, died in December of colic. Even > with surgery they could not save him either. Suzanne made me a beautiful > horse > show necklace. Check put her website. _www.Suzannestorms.com_ > (http://www.Suzannestorms.com) Oh Renee...and you didn't say a word... I'm so sorry. Wanda -- Thoughts become things...
