safety stirrups

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 00-11-21 00:31:28 EST, you write: My Ortho-flex saddle doesn't have safety stirrup hangers, but I had Foot Free safety stirrups (english), the kind where the outside is bent back to allow the foot to come out easily. But with the

Guns and Horses

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 00-11-21 00:31:28 EST, you write: Hell, it sounds easier to get a full-carry pistol permit than to take your horse for a ride in your states! It is here. g The powers that be tried to pass a new law here in Utah, that

Re: double messages

This message is from: carol j makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alison Bakken wrote: This message is from: Alison Bakken [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I am getting all my messages from the list in twos. Am I the only lucky one or is everyone seeing double. Alison Bakken Sunny Alberta Hi, I only

Re: Bulky winter boots and stirrups

This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean, glad you survived your adventure! I rode in my Sorel packers a few days a go, but switched my reg saddle for one with HUGE 'big guy' stirrups, as I had the same thoughts. Glad I did too, as my filly really had the snow snorts. This

double messages

This message is from: Alison Bakken [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I am getting all my messages from the list in twos. Am I the only lucky one or is everyone seeing double. Alison Bakken Sunny Alberta

Re / Defrosting the tank

This message is from: fjords [EMAIL PROTECTED] Defrosting your water tank, I am still experimenting with the compost trick. It sure worked for us last year. The art of mixing horse manure with straw creating a good compost pile then adding water. This year I am expanding and am in the process of

Bulky winter boots and stirrups

This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day here, +30 with a 4-6 layer of snow on the ground. I saddled up Bjorken, my 15-2hh gelding for a ride, wearing my snow joggers which aren't particularly bulky, but have rubber lug soles. Mounting up I noticed

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2000 #300

This message is from: HS Kane [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Fjords Friends, Sheri and Red here. I've got Red driving real nice now and even took him out on the roads with a friend this last weekend. He's loads of fun and doesnt mind the deer popping out now and then. My big question for you concerns the

Coggins

This message is from: Nancy Hotovy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Steve - Yes it's really the coggins test they will require as of January 1. In Michigan a coggins is good for 6 months interstate and 12 months intrastate. We received a copy of the law last week and called the State Vet as it seemed really

Re: winter shoes

This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am behind in my mail and first go through and erase the #%^$## ads that come unsolicited!! out of 69 emails 14 ads. Da--! Anyway re chickens if it has not already been said. Roosters will crow in the dark. I love the sounds of my rooster

Re: Coggins/health certificate

This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re. Coggins/health Cert. in the State of Nevada: None is required. However, it is required that anytime a horse is transported outside of your particular brand district within the state, that they have a State Brand Inspection,

chicken update

This message is from: carol j makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List, I just want to thank one and all for the chicken and winter shoe advice. The four chickens are now under my wing for now. I will try to find a home for them and if not they will be stew. At least they will have water and food and

Re: Dave McWethy stories, barefoot horses

This message is from: Mark and Lisa McGinley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mary Thurman wrote: And the one horse that also never needed shoes - you guessed it, Line's daughter. Same large, round, heavy soled, thick walled feet. Mary Thurman Raintree Farms [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Mary, Katya

Re: defosting the tank

This message is from: Mark and Lisa McGinley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Lauren, I have thought about trying this method, especially now with six tanks going (6 thousand watts, ouch!) But I do live in a pretty cold area. How cold does it get by you? How often do you need to change the fuel. Thanks

Re: Dave McWethy stories, barefoot horses

This message is from: Mary Thurman [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Patryjak [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Patryjak [EMAIL PROTECTED] .We keep our horses barefoot from now til spring...has anyone tried this (as described in articles) long term? Betsy, Don't know how it's described

Re / Stallionfor sale

This message is from: fjords [EMAIL PROTECTED] This message is from [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am happy to hear that Catherine Lassesen has Mohawk for now. I have to let you all know that Mohawk is an absolutely gentle, kind , stallion, a dark golden with beautiful stripes truely of excellent

defosting the tank

This message is from: fjords [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear friends. I was so impressed with what I learned on the list last year I'll pass it on again. How to keep my water tanks free of ice all winter. Compost / simple and abundante on any horse farm. I elevate my tank and put compost under and

Winter shoing and Chickens

This message is from: Cheryl Beillard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Carol .. in response to your question about shoes, we have lots of snow and ice here and I shoe the horses that I am using, and do use the plastic inserts with the circle in the centre that fits between the shoe and the hoof .. they really

Re: Coggins Tests

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/20/00 9:49:29 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: New York has required a coggins for any transport of horses for a long time. The police if they happen to know the law can ticket you for not having the papers

Re:chickens

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I suppose the real solution is to just butcher them and have them for Sunday dinner or make soup if they are real tough My vet, who is also a friend, actually has clients who bring their chickens to her (ROFLOL). I said, Carol, you don't treat

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2000 #300

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/19/00 10:07:01 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I suppose the real solution is to just butcher them and have them for Sunday dinner or make soup if they are real tough Gail D. Vinson Las Cruces, NM

Re: Coggins Tests

This message is from: William Kelley [EMAIL PROTECTED] New York has required a coggins for any transport of horses for a long time. The police if they happen to know the law can ticket you for not having the papers with you while transporting a horse. I don't know of anyone who has been ask for

Re: here chickey, chickey...

This message is from: linda hickam [EMAIL PROTECTED] .speaking of roosters..we had one named Alvin..later to become the attack rooster...he was vicious!.had no problem making him into soup!!! -- From: Ingrid Ivic [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Fjord Horse List Fjords Mailing

Re: Coggins Tests

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Nancy, This has been a law in Vermont for many years and I have never been asked for a Coggins. In fact in 13 years I've been stopped only once because one of my tail-lights wasn't working and the policeman being a horse owner just wanted me to be aware

Re: comming and going

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/20/00 1:52:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Michigan has passed a law during the last few weeks that requires a coggins test on your horse anytime it leaves your property! Nancy, Utah has had