[IceHorses] Hot Weather Idea
Since it's been so hot lately..and atypically humid I've been finding my helmut to really increase the hot headfeeling. Last week out, I accidently dropped a wet wash cloth into my helmut found that by wetting the helmut liner I stayed cooler longer. I've been spritzing the liners with cold water from a mister bottle I now keep in the refrigerator before the ride. It keeps my head cool for nearly the whole hour and a half ride. Anybody else have any tips for staying cool during trail rides??? Kaaren
[IceHorses] Tacky Tack Bareback Pad Review
Well I just received my new Reinsman Tacky Tack Bareback Pad yesterday had a chance to try it today. It is very well made with super grippy ultra suede top a sympanova type underside. If retro-fitted with billets stirrup hangers ridden over a Skito Pad this bareback pad could be mistaken for a flat seated/gaming saddle from a distance. The pad did not move even with the crappy girth that comes with it. It does have a topline contour, but not as much of a contour as the new Toklat Hi Whither Bareback pad. What I did not care for is the center seam on the riders side. I could feel it through my light weight summer riding tights. This is going to be the deal breaker for me. The binding edges esp. over the whither area are also quite stiff, which may soften up over time. Definitely would need to ride it over a Skito pad with 3/4 foam for horse comfort until/if the binding edges soften up. All in all, still a great value for the money. Maybe would work for someone who is a little less of aprincess the pea type than me. Still looking for a replacement bareback pad for my much used converted Toklat bareback pad which is no longer being made. I'm just so picky about tack fit. Tom @ Skito is sending me one of his new bareback pads to try my custom lengthened flap Toklat Hi Whither cut is on the way...keep you all posted. I think I'm going to be like the prince in Cinderella when choosing my next Icey...if my Sensation fits, then that horse may be a keeper!! Kaaren
[IceHorses] Check out these videos
I found some videos mentioned on the Cascade Group http://www.hestakaup.com/content/view/63/125/ to be interesting. They are videos of a North American dressage teacher helping Icelandic horses riders as well as other breeds of horses. Let's stay positive on the input even if you don't completely agree with the instructor. BTW, I only had a chance to view 2 of the videos, but only found a few things I personally did not agree with. I thought the riders were doing a nice job of integrating the instruction. Kaaren
[IceHorses] Perhaps a productive approach
Perhaps: You go girl!!!. So happy you've found a sidepull that works for you you are trying it in a safe environment for you both. I have Iceys in the US have been using them for quite a few years with great success. My guys also really like the Sensation treeless saddle are gaiting so much more freely. There are many other treeless saddles that Iceys seem to love as well. I can send you links if you would like. We have also been taking something called Centered Riding over here for a while find I am more with my horse than ever before. I'd love to keep in contact with you to see what you've been exploring. E-mail me anytime!! Taking an extra few minutes to do this in any video you may see an openness to change just might plant the seed which could spread in more positive ways than you can foresee. People do talk about the thing that work for them...and most of us really do want our horses to be happy /comfy, but may not know another way of doing that. Isn't that why most of us belong to lists?? Kaaren
[IceHorses] Looking For A Used Sensation
I'm looking for a particular type of used Sensation English Trail model. Either a Dana made pre 2005 cordura flap / custom all leather English Trail model OR a Skito made cordura flap English Trail in good shape. Please contact me OFF LIST or call (805)688-2503 CALIF TIME. Kaaren Jordan
[IceHorses] Sensation Saddle for sale
English Trail Model Sensation Saddle for sale. All black (nappa flap/deertan black seat, knee,thigh,pads) with Brass hardware. 3 hours ride time. $850.00 + shipping US FUNDS. Contact me OFF LIST at (805)688-2503 11am-7pm CALIF TIME. Kaaren Jordan Sensation Dealer
[IceHorses] I Think Lalli Can Read
Over the weekend, it was so hot here in Calif. that all we could do is a very early ride around our neighborhood gravel roads. One of my neighbors that has lots of fruit trees had put out a table laden with large baskets filled to the brim with all sorts of fruit. There was a sign over the table in big letters stating Free fruit, take as much as you like. My big guy Lalli was not too enthused about our boring neighborhood ride until he rounded the corner spotted the table with sign about a block away. He just picked up his head made a beeline for that table at the fastest, smoothest toelt he could muster stopping briefly to look at the sign before taking very carefully s fruit from each basket. I was surprised he was so polite about it as fruit is a favored treat. For about 10 years now, both my horses also stop at the red intersection stop signs looking both ways before crossing any intersection not just the one I usually go through. I have often observed with mine that they transfer learning to entirely different situations, not just the one that they were taught. Iceys are so smart have such good vision. I'll bet even if one starts to lose a little sight with age, it is still better than most other breeds. Kaaren Http://kaarenjordan.com
[IceHorses] A Safety Idea
A while back, I started attaching a refective dog tag ID to a ring on each horse's saddle just in case I ever became parted from my horse on the trail. I ordered a large reflective heart with each horse's name, our address, phone on one side my vets name on the other. I also wear a small waist pack that Snugpax made for me with a front zippered compartment for small vials of homeopathics Rescue Remedy with a main compartment for my cell phone treats for my horse + hoofpick. I also have a smaller ID tag attached onto my waist pack with all my info emergency contact #'s so if I am knocked out, I can be easily identified. Since I ride out primarily alone on the trail, it makes me feel better that both myself/my boys can be ID'd easily in case of trouble. Kaaren http://kaarenjordan.com
[IceHorses] Sensation For Sale
Nearly new all leather standard English Trail model Sensation(approx.17 seat as standard). Dark brown smooth leather (Dr. Spock Brown) knee/thigh pads seat with black smooth leather (Stormy) flaps. Stainless steel hardware. Comes with your choice of short OR medium hard use leathers (1 set only) on the standard velcro stirrup base with rings. Only about 40 hours of ride time. $750.00 + shipping. I am a Sensation Dealer like to have demos in currents colors. No pictures available. Contact me off list or call 11am-7pm CALIF TIME. (805)688-2503. Kaaren Jordan
