Re: Arena footing

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have taken a couple of classes on arena footings and in both of the classes it was stated the the best footing for safety of horse and rider was a combination of rubber and then a small amount of coconut shell??? Apparently the coconut shell holds mois

Re: Use of the whip

This message is from: John and Martie Bolinski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Everyone getting bored with Martie's CDE fears and problems? Had another lesson today WITH the whip. Got lots of pointers and even used it correctly without coaching by the end of the lesson. Of course, I also got it caught on th

Re: Trace clipping

This message is from: John and Martie Bolinski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jean, No gators, but at least no bears or moose either. Just the average run-of-the-mill killer buzards (drive my horses cuckoo) and guinea hens ('feral' vs wild?) plus dogs, bikes, and so on. We have coyotes but have never s

Re: driving those Fjords

This message is from: "Philis Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I enjoyed reading Brian Jenson's post about driving his Fjords. I know I am not to a high level with my driving skills and knowledge, but I can relate to everybodys experiences and enthusiasm about this breed. I have s enjoyed these

Use of the whip

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Martie, Cynthia and Vivian are correct the whip is soo important for driving properly, it replaces the leg for ridden dressage, it comforts the horse to be directed what to do, and it is needed for safety. Hence a driver is called the whip. Your han

Re: Teaching Beginners to Drive

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Arthur Rivoire) Hello from Carol Rivoire at Beaver Dam Farm in Nova Scotia - List members are talking about learning to drive. Well, come to Nova Scotia for our 8th Season teaching beginners. 4 days, small groups. EMPHASIS ON SAFETY - Offering an

Re: Athletic Fjords - Addition to NFHR site

This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have a modest proposal for Mike May - an addition to the photos of "athletic fjords." How about the picture of Tank retrieving his red stall ball? :) Or Kongaard retrieving a bucket? Maybe even with a little plug for "clicker trainin

Re: Trace clipping

This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Martie I must have seen a Florida address tucked into your response. I too have never heard of gators in Maryland! Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~

Re: Racing stripes

This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Very descriptive Misha, can just see the scene having been there. What a hoot, but great that you stayed on. I think Ingmar was plotting to get back at his mom re her strange need to carve his fur in peculiar ways. Rather like shaving off t

Folf Trophy

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Julie, We have the Rolf Trophy and will be sending it out to you shortly, thanks for the patience we have been busy. Laura of the Hollow

Racing stripes

This message is from: misha nogha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Okay Ladies, Alex, Gayle, Karen and Anne, all of you who encouraged me to trace clip my horse and who are now yucking it up behind my back. What you didn't add was the warning label. "Please note, trace clipping an already peppy horse in the fa

Re: Driving Tapes

This message is from: "Cheryl Beillard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks for that summary of what driving gives you, Brian .. I liked the image of driving as "dancing" .. encumbered by shafts, lines and traces I guess. Where can one get the World driving tapes you mentioned?

driving training

This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Regarding trainers for driving, Can anyone mention some in the Northwest? Preferably Washington? Jean Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle Barnes &