Re: Glory Bits & Price

1999-10-19 Thread Karen McCarthy
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: "SUSAN L GIARGIARI" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The 3rd ring was cut off by Dick,welder by trade, and filed down. He >had cut of the bottoms of some of the liverpools , but sometimes you >need to drop down a hole to get the extra le

Re: bits

1999-10-19 Thread Carl and Sarah Nagel
This message is from: "Carl and Sarah Nagel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >one thing I learned is to not use a so-called 'colt' >bit, or Tom Thumb bit. A waste of time. Spend more time in the snaffle and >hackamore. > I found this to be very

Re: bits & LTJ and more

1999-10-19 Thread Karen McCarthy
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: Cynthia_Madden/OAA/UNO/[EMAIL PROTECTED] I recommend looking into Linda Tellington-Jones methods of ground >training. We have used it quite successfully with Tank who was not >halter broken when we bought him. The wand is ve

Re: Cantering

1999-10-19 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would like to read this article; can you tell me where I can find it? Thank you, Sarah Vogeley New Forest Farm Charlottesville, Virginia -- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: Cantering >Date: Wed, Oct

bits

1999-10-19 Thread Karen McCarthy
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I guess that some of you would be in a state of shock to know that I ride Sven western in a 2 1/2" Mona Lisa port bit with 7 1/2" 's' shanks. He goes very well in this bit. He was 'fitted' for this bit by the fellow who helped me star

Re: Cantering

1999-10-19 Thread OLSENELAIN
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Adding to what has said about waiting to ride horses...I recently read that the plates in a horse's spine are not fully developed (or closed) until almost 6 year's of age, so getting on their backs at 2 yrs. doesn't seem like a sound idea.

Re: Fjordhorse Bloodlines

1999-10-19 Thread Brigid Verry
This message is from: "Brigid Verry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Great idea, and I was so pleased to see all your stallions points noted, the positive and negatives. Thanks for a delightful description. Kiwi Brigid

Re[2]: Collars

1999-10-19 Thread Steve McIlree
This message is from: Steve McIlree <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gail & Ingrid-- Tuesday, October 19, 1999, you wrote: > This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Can the answers to this be posted to the list. >>This message is from: Ingrid Ivic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>I'm looking for

Re: Cantering

1999-10-19 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A two year old, in my opinion, is not really mature enough to be balanced or coordinated, might still be somewhat butt high. Since Fjords don't really mature fully until they are 6 or 7, seems that it might be wise to work them very lightly at

Equus Magazines

1999-10-19 Thread Lori Albrough
This message is from: Lori Albrough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Does anyone have any of the following Equus magazine issues: 6 (Apr 78) 11 (Sept 78) 85 (Nov 84) 148 (Feb 90) 160 (Feb 91) 234 (Apr 97) I would like to acquire these to complete my collection. Also I have extras of the following Equus

Re: Fjordhorse Bloodlines

1999-10-19 Thread Arthur Rivoire
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Arthur Rivoire) Hello Everybody from Carol Rivoire at Beaver Dam Farm in Nova Scotia - Lindsay Sweeney posted the other day in hopes of inspiring a "round of talk" on some of the prominent Fjord bloodlines we have in North America. I think that's a grea

Congrats

1999-10-19 Thread Knutsen Fjord Farm
This message is from: "Knutsen Fjord Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all - Just wanted to congratulate you, Jackie, on your upcoming coming trip. What a great representation for you and for our breed! Good luck! And to you, Tami; what could be more exciting than welcoming the world's most beautifu

Re: Collars

1999-10-19 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Can the answers to this be posted to the list. I bought Julia Will's harness - and have no collar for the hames. And no idea where to find one. Have a draft book that must talk about measuring somewhere - but no clue where to buy. Gail At

Re: Cantering

1999-10-19 Thread SSlotness
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My horse had a lot of trouble learning to canter while being ridden. This year she is 6 and more balanced. A friend of mine gave me a helpful hint on getting the canter. In order to circle to the left, the outside leg is back, the inside (left) leg is at

Re: Cantering

1999-10-19 Thread OLSENELAIN
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think tripping at the trot and difficulty cantering go hand in hand with some Fjords. I attribute it to conformation issues, and the type of mover you have, although I am sure some would argue that point. I think you have to have someone knowledgeable

Cantering

1999-10-19 Thread Teressa Kandianis
This message is from: "Teressa Kandianis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My big guy, 2 yo Merit, is now at the trainer's barn. He is doing quite well at the walk and trot. The trainer told me he was prone to tripping which I recalled much discussion went on here on the list. Fortunately, I had printed tho

Glory Bits & Price

1999-10-19 Thread SUSAN L GIARGIARI
This message is from: "SUSAN L GIARGIARI" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello List! Just a quick note, promise! You can get a butterfly bit from Smuckers in PA for only $37 plus shipping! Really! I got 5 of them for our 3 and 4 abreast that we do when we do our haying or wagon rides. We have tried to use

glory bit

1999-10-19 Thread Tish Pasqual
This message is from: "Tish Pasqual" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thank you Jean, you are correct, it is the mullen shaping that gives the comfort for the tongue. I must have been flashing back to the trainer/high port liverpool that she had him in - no doubt another reason he likes his glory so well!

bits & LTJ and more

1999-10-19 Thread Cynthia_Madden/OAA/UNO/UNEBR
This message is from: Cynthia_Madden/OAA/UNO/[EMAIL PROTECTED] Debi, I use a KK French link on Tank for riding and liverpool mullen (bought from Jean Earnst who has converted to glory bits). These work well on him. I use the snaffle rein on the liverpool and can change it lower if need be , but ha

Glory bits and Waggoner's address

1999-10-19 Thread Tish Pasqual
This message is from: "Tish Pasqual" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The Glory bit was raved about by many as a great bit for driving, if you want to read the full deal on it check out this website (it is TrotOn, "home" to the CD-L, Carriage Driving List http://listserv.dartmouth.edu/Archives/cd-l.html) ;

Re: rabbits

1999-10-19 Thread Mary Thurman
This message is from: Mary Thurman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- Mary Thurman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sorry you guys! Meant to send this to Jean privately. Forgot to check the "to" line in the address. Mary > = Mary Thurman Raintree Farms [EMAIL PROTECTED] _

PS...on the collar question

1999-10-19 Thread Ingrid Ivic
This message is from: Ingrid Ivic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Oh, I forgot to askFull Sweeney or half? What type is best for fjords? Thanks, Ingrid

rabbits

1999-10-19 Thread Mary Thurman
This message is from: Mary Thurman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- Jean Gayle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This message is from: "Jean Gayle" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Hey Mary, I have pheasant here and one who keeps > trying to crow like a > rooster to lure my hens to his den. Has not fooled > them y

Collars

1999-10-19 Thread Ingrid Ivic
This message is from: Ingrid Ivic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all, I'm looking for information on Collars (the all-purpose, leather type for pulling). I would like to ask the folks with more knowlege on this subject than I, about measuring for a collar, the best place to purchase one, etc.

Re: Advertisment...Holiday Fjord cards

1999-10-19 Thread gvreid
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My daughter loves the Fjord. I was thinking of what to get her for Christmas. Your "all occasion" note cards would be a perfect gift. Could you please send me your samples and the purchase info. Gwen Reid 15 Fairchild Avenue Toronto, Ontario M2M 1T5 Ca

NFHR.com Update

1999-10-19 Thread Mike May
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The new officers of the NFHR have been elected. The NFHR web site has been updated to show the changes to the NFHR BOD & the officers of the NFHR. Her is the link to the site: http://www.nfhr.com/bod.html Mike

Re: Glory bits

1999-10-19 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jean; The Glory Butterfly us a beautiful bit! I am curious to know, is it a dressage federation approved bit? It might be just the ticket for my Morgan mare when I ride her English! Thank you for the informative segment on Glory bits!

Re: carts and bits

1999-10-19 Thread Lori Albrough
This message is from: Lori Albrough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Carl and Sarah Nagel wrote: > ... She has a problem with putting her tongue over the > bit and then getting very upset about that. I would try her in a Glory Butterfly bit - the mullen mouthpiece curves slightly up away from the tongue.

Re: best of luck Jackie!

1999-10-19 Thread Jackie Kennedy
This message is from: "Jackie Kennedy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks Ingrid -- > > > I'm leaving next Monday (25th) to compete at the Australian Dressage > > Championships for Disabled Riders in Sydney. I'll be back on 6th > > November. > > > > If I do well in these championships I

Re: I'm going no mail soon

1999-10-19 Thread Jackie Kennedy
This message is from: "Jackie Kennedy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks Lynda -- > > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Good luck Jackie!! > > Lynda