age to wear helmet in NJ

2000-09-27 Thread Pedfjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 00-09-27 19:19:00 EDT, you write: << >> I was told that it was anyone under 14 who had to wear a helmet. This affects my pony party affairs. Which age is it? Merek >> I heard that New Jersey has a law that says kids under 16, ev

Draft Show

2000-09-27 Thread Pedfjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 00-09-27 19:19:00 EDT, you write: << The Western Washington Draft show is held in Monroe, WA every year. The Fjords competed in only ONE show and beat the socks off the rest. Now, the WW Draft show will NOT allow Fjords to enter.

Marines

2000-09-27 Thread Knutsen Fjord Farm
This message is from: "Knutsen Fjord Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> So Pat H., next time have 'em use women Marines, they could probably pull you off faster than those guys [seen "Aliens...?"] Glad I have no excess competitiveness myself Cheers, Peg

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2000-09-27 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A helmet would not have saved Christopher Reed. He broke his neck. Last summer two boys going opposite directions on their bikes collided. The one with the helmet rode away in tears after the the nine year old was declared dead at the scene

Re: Competion

2000-09-27 Thread SUSAN L GIARGIARI
This message is from: "SUSAN L GIARGIARI" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hey Pat! Sure would love to see a cartoon of Sophie being blasted off of you by 5 Marines and a fire hose!! Richard has to resort to that when I see his checkbook on the kitchen table and he is across the room from it!! Last time he

Lead snapped on side of halter

2000-09-27 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
This message is from: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> this message is in response to Sue Harrison's post. I am a TTEAM practitioner and Linda Tellington-Jones teaches to put the lead line on the side. It is a more direct signal to the horse. If you have a horse that is even the slightes

Re: vests

2000-09-27 Thread GailDorine
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 9/27/00 5:20:41 PM Mountain Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Does anyone have experience from the waistcoats? (And what are they called in English:o) >> I know they're required at English shows and some have special straps to

Re: Nutty!

2000-09-27 Thread MNoonan931
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have three boys and two are redheads, and a 15 year old daugter too! Im definetly nutty. Maybe thats why I own mares? LOL And I Can say that I wear a helmet, I'm a beginner rider. BUT my daughter has been taught Western and Never was introduced to he

Photos of Mame @ Myopia

2000-09-27 Thread Jean Ruhan
This message is from: Jean Ruhan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Here is the link http://shootthathorse.homepage.com there are two photos of Mame at the Myopia Event. Photos are numbered #008 and #199 at this site. She is driven to a Spider Phaeton in the Cones and in the water hazard with the "war wagon".

Draft Horse Shows

2000-09-27 Thread Nancy Hotovy
This message is from: Nancy Hotovy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I guess we're pretty lucky here in Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana. There are still quite a few fairs that not only allow us to show with the draft horses but call and invite us to come to their show. Whoever wrote about the "groun

Helmets

2000-09-27 Thread Cheryl Beillard
This message is from: "Cheryl Beillard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Had to jump in on this one too. I'm in the "wear 'em" camp. I often feel confined, and I hate them on beautiful fall days or warm summer ones, but after having had a bad fall when I was in my 20's .. riding uphill, bareback, at a canter

Re: the Turlock report : )

2000-09-27 Thread Denise's
This message is from: "Denise's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> bridgid, fjord size halters in decent colors. not gawdy denise - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 2:55 PM Subject: Re: the Turlock report : ) > This message is from: [EMAIL PRO

Nutty!

2000-09-27 Thread HapDayBMF
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 9/27/00 4:19:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I have six boys, but they arrived one at a time! Love, Julie >> Julie, SIX boys???that could make ANYONE nutty I'm thinking I know my TWO do it for me! LO

Re: the Turlock report : )

2000-09-27 Thread Karen McCarthy
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brigid, since you are online, it looks like it will be a piece of cake for you to join in the once a month Fjordings West online meetings. I will get with you & Jack soon as to your new "duties"! Hope Tommes and rafael are happy to be

Re: Turlock vendor ideas

2000-09-27 Thread Karen McCarthy
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brigid- Run this idea by your friend... We desperately need a well manned (womanned?) promo booth, and the show isn't really that huge to support a full-on tack vendor, so, what if she brought some specially chosen inventory, and also m

Re: head protection...

2000-09-27 Thread linda hickam
This message is from: "linda hickam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 30 years ago,my 16.3h combined training horse spooked,bucked,slipped and fell on top of me.I only know this because someone told it to me.I was in a coma for 3 weeks,I started to become conscious very slowly{still waiting,by the way} I was p

Oh brother, Big Brother

2000-09-27 Thread Pedfjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 00-09-27 07:29:13 EDT, you write: << Next thing we may start doing is suing the saddle makers because we fell off our horse. Now I am not against those who wish to wear a helmet and if I was racing or jumping or doing endurance, I w

RE: The PONY DRAFTS go show

2000-09-27 Thread Frederick J. \(Fred\) Pack
This message is from: "Frederick J. \(Fred\) Pack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For you draft show enthusiasts, The Western Washington Draft show is held in Monroe, WA every year. The Fjords competed in only ONE show and beat the socks off the rest. Now, the WW Draft show will NOT allow Fjords to enter.

Re: The PONY DRAFTS go show

2000-09-27 Thread tillie34
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fred, again Thanks for the photo album and all the time you have put into it. (money a big factor). I for one would like to have some id. to the pic's. So I am asking,Please folks that see photos they can Id. send in names so Fred can follow up on the

RE: The PONY DRAFTS go show

2000-09-27 Thread Karen McCarthy
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This message is from: "Frederick J. \(Fred\) Pack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The Western Washington Draft show is held in Monroe, WA every year. >The Fjords competed in only ONE show and beat the socks off the rest. Now, the WW Draft s

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2000 #251

2000-09-27 Thread Pat
This message is from: Pat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > but we don't compare age group winners. Thanks Peg for clearing it up. > keep it less competitive and more low-key. Sounds like what your doing is working, you hear so much good things about the show. The competition part can get pretty nasty t

Re: Helmets

2000-09-27 Thread Steve McIlree
This message is from: Steve McIlree <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Carol-- Wednesday, September 27, 2000, you wrote: > Not to sound morbid, but I can't think of a better way to go than > when I am riding my horse. I do not wear a helmet and never plan to. I have heard the argument from friends who refus

Re: the Turlock report : )

2000-09-27 Thread Epona1971
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Karen- Thanks for further show results to jog my memory! Yep, you and Gayle were neck & neck, very exciting. Look forward to having you as the new president! On that note, what is the barn manager's job description? We are eager to start planning fo

Re: head protection...

2000-09-27 Thread Julie Will
This message is from: "Julie Will" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Oh Linda ~ What an awful experience! (the horse accident...not having 2 sets of twins : ) You are very strong to have not let that stop you from being a horse person. Of course I know you are nutty...anybody with 2 sets of twin would have t

Re: the Turlock report : )

2000-09-27 Thread Epona1971
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi All- I have asked a friend and local tack shop owner to set up at Scandifest 2001. She sounds interested. I'm sure those of you who attended this year noticed a lack of horsey things for sale. I personally would have purchased a number of practical it

head protection...

2000-09-27 Thread Ingrid Ivic
This message is from: Ingrid Ivic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Carol, > I feel that you cannot go through life > protecting yourself form every possible accident that can happen. That is > why they call them accidents. Next thing we may start doing is suing the > saddle makers because we fell off our

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2000 #251

2000-09-27 Thread Denise's
This message is from: "Denise's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> dear ruthie, i agree with you. no halters on an unwatched horse. they can get themselves into a pickle much too fast. denise .

Re: Helmets

2000-09-27 Thread FJORDING
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 9/27/00 7:32:34 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Also I forgto to add that New York has taken the initiative to make it a law that EVERONE under the age of 18 must wear an ASTM-SEI appoved helmet when mounted.

Re: the Turlock report : )

2000-09-27 Thread Denise's
This message is from: "Denise's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> oh, i forgot to tell you i found a women in angels camp who has a good reputation and gives riding lessons...something i need. i am scheduled to start next week. another reason to get quinny home. denise - Original Message - From: "Ka

Re: The PONY DRAFTS go show

2000-09-27 Thread Mary Thurman
This message is from: Mary Thurman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > >Hi List ! > >We have been invited to compete in a real deal > big time Draft Horse show > here in Utah next weekend. There is no light horse or > dra

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2000-09-27 Thread Denise's
This message is from: "Denise's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> dear carol m. i know what you are saying. i sometimes don't wear mine either. but this could have been avoided with a simple head protector. but i agree with you than what better way to go, than fom the back of a horse. quick and easy. it st

Halters

2000-09-27 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 05:53 AM 9/27/2000 -0600, you wrote: >This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >At 09:33 PM 09/26/2000 -0300, you wrote: >>This message is from: "Sue Harrison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >On >>the subject of tying, has anyone ev

Re: Helmets

2000-09-27 Thread Denise's
This message is from: "Denise's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> dear anneli, do you mean like a bullet proof vest or the type of vests the bull riders wear? the soldiers call them flak jackets. also kevlar jackets. (made out of kevlar) denise - Original Message - From: "Anneli Sundkvist" <[EMAIL P

Re: Turlock a success!!

2000-09-27 Thread Mary Thurman
This message is from: Mary Thurman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Hi Tillie- > Bjorn-Knudsen is by far the > most unusual Fjord I've > ever seen. An incredibly beautiful charcoal grey all > over! The story of his > rescue (appar

Re: head protection...

2000-09-27 Thread Northhorse
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 9/27/00 7:03:07 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Interesting...everyone seems to think the worst accidents take place while participating in the faster paced sports. >> Yes. I DO respect everybody's right to li

Re: Helmets

2000-09-27 Thread Debby Stai
This message is from: Debby Stai <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> There was a story/article written by a mom who's young daughter was killed at one of the saddle seat shows. Was very sad, they sold all of their horses, even though they'd always been a part of their lives. This child was on a very trustworthy,

RE: Helmets

2000-09-27 Thread Cynthia_Madden/OAA/UNO/UNEBR
This message is from: Cynthia_Madden/OAA/UNO/[EMAIL PROTECTED] Carol, I have met many people who feel as you do about not wearing helmets and put forth the very same argument, I refute this argument by pointing out the many cases of people who have head injuries and don't die but become vegetable

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2000-09-27 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Not to sound morbid, but I can't think of a better way to go than when I am >riding my horse. I do not wear a helmet and never plan to. Problem is, you can, more likely, end up with a brain injury that leaves you paralyzed, etc. I jut fe

Re: Helmets

2000-09-27 Thread Mike May
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 10:36 AM 9/27/00 -0400, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 9/27/00 7:32:34 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Also I forgto to add that New York has taken the initiative to make it a la

Good luck and safety

2000-09-27 Thread Knutsen Fjord Farm
This message is from: "Knutsen Fjord Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all - Just want to wish Lisa and Jeff the best of luck taking on the "big guys." After what we saw in Libby, I'm sure you'll do very well! Re: helmets - I've already told the story of my son's bike accident [sans helmet] resulting

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2000-09-27 Thread MyNorseHorse
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 9/27/00 11:45:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Problem is, you can, more likely, end up with a brain injury that leaves > you paralyzed, etc YES! Look at Christopher Reeves. I mean he was jumping and wearing a

Re: Helmets

2000-09-27 Thread MyNorseHorse
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 9/27/00 11:24:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > >> > I was told that it was anyone under 14 who had to wear a helmet. This > affects my pony party affairs. Which age is it? Merek > The article I read said age

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2000 #251

2000-09-27 Thread Bushnell's
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 09:33 PM 09/26/2000 -0300, you wrote: >This message is from: "Sue Harrison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > On >the subject of tying, has anyone ever snapped a halter rope into the side >ring on a halter rather than under the chin? Storm is still sh

Re: Helmets

2000-09-27 Thread MyNorseHorse
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The waistcoats are called vests or body armor here. There has been some contrversy about them. Pony Club was going to require them for eventing, but they are/were expensive and at the time of discussion were not ASTM-SEI approved. Alot of the kids ride

Re: Helmets

2000-09-27 Thread MyNorseHorse
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Also I forgto to add that New York has taken the initiative to make it a law that EVERONE under the age of 18 must wear an ASTM-SEI appoved helmet when mounted. Many other states are following this upcoming year with the same legislation. Kate in CT mom

Helmets

2000-09-27 Thread Anneli Sundkvist
This message is from: "Anneli Sundkvist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I always wear a helmet and I actually feel 'naked' without it. In the last year or so, I've actually been thinking of buying one of the 'waistcoats' (don't know the English name) that eventers use. There has been some really bad accid

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2000-09-27 Thread carol j makosky
This message is from: carol j makosky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Denise's wrote: > This message is from: "Denise's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > dear listers, > > i have a sad story to tell. i found out today a local women died > yesterday while riding her 15 year old "dead broke" quarterhorse. i > live

not actually horse related, but some of us will see the angle

2000-09-27 Thread John and Martie Bolinski
This message is from: John and Martie Bolinski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This site was just so cute and refreshing, I had to share it. I did not notice any of the 'driving cones' we use for CDE cones practice. Maybe the site needs an update? Martie in MUDDY MD. If the puddles get any deeper I'll nee

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2000-09-27 Thread Denise's
This message is from: "Denise's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> dear listers, i have a sad story to tell. i found out today a local women died yesterday while riding her 15 year old "dead broke" quarterhorse. i live in a very small town and she was riding alone along a side road, no traffic, very rural, n

Re: The PONY DRAFTS go show

2000-09-27 Thread Misty Meadows B & B
This message is from: Misty Meadows B & B <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hey Lisa- don't be too certain that you won't do well in the Draft Horse show - if you get a fair judge, you should do well indeed!! We compete with our draft horse club here all the time - Our stallion, Claylee's Cole was reserve gran

Re: the Turlock report : )

2000-09-27 Thread Karen McCarthy
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Too bad I only remember a few placings. Perhaps next year (since we'll be volunteering anyway) we will post a complete list >with further comments. Maybe I can afford to buy a new notebook >computer and b