Re: wide saddles ?

This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for mentioning 'flare' Jean, as this is how the tree on my saddle was modified before the leather was ever a part of the picture.. The bars, at each end are flared out, so they roll away and avoid the shoulder and kidney areas. It also

Re: wide saddles ?

This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for mentioning 'flare' Jean, as this is how the tree on my saddle was modified before the leather was ever a part of the picture.. The bars, at each end are flared out, so they roll away and avoid the shoulder and kidney areas. It

Re: wide saddles ?

This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] I keep thinking that the TENNESSEAN saddles sold by the Nation Bridle Shop might fit Fjords, especially those with big shoulders. The trees were especially designed for gaited horses and made by the Steele Equi-fit saddle tree Co. The saddles

Re: West Coast Evaluations

This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for the advice Mike. I will contact Tom or Anne. I would like to have as much support from the NFHR as I can get. As you know, it is imperative that an Evaluation have member support behind it (i.e. at least 30 -40 horses lined up),

Re: making wire fence visible

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have 5 wire fencing -- top wire has white plastic flutter pieces that hang from the wire and wiggle as the wind blows. The fluttering helps both human and horse keep the fence in sight. These are available through our Fleet Farm supply - sold in pacs

fjordhorse-digest V2001 #330

fjordhorse-digest Tuesday, December 18 2001 Volume 2001 : Number 330 In this issue: Various Re: the cost of Fjords solar fencers/new Fjord owner Re: Holiday vacation - oh really?! Re: Fjords and the Vikings Circle Y saddle Re: Fjords

Re: solar powered fencer

This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lori that is interesting about batteries not freezing. My tractor battery always freezes and I had to buy a new one every year until I finally now keep a 60 watt light over it. Jean Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter

Woodstock Show

This message is from: Wild Flower Fjord Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi there: Just wondering if anyone knows if the Fjord Show in Woodstock has a tentative date for 2002. If anyone has information in regards to this show could you please send them our way!! If anyone is planing a Fjord Show for 2002

Re: solar fencers (LONG!)

This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah [EMAIL PROTECTED] DeeAnna [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: found that I had the best luck with a heavy-gage steel wire sold for electric fencing (can't remember the gage offhand). It had low resistance so the solar worked really well and, best of all, the

Re: solar fencers (LONG!)

This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] I use aluminum wire designed for electric fencing. I presume it has even lower resistance than steel. I use it because I believe it will break more readily if a horse gets caught up in it. After living with (and cussing out) a 6 V solar for

Re: solar fencers (LONG!)

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Solar chargers can work, but, like other people have already said, they're not nearly as good as the regular plug-in kind. But if there's no 'lectric, you gotta do what you gotta do. Buy the best charger you can afford -- if you can spring for a 12 V

West Coast Evaluation

This message is from: Lassesen [EMAIL PROTECTED] If there were to be a West Coast Evaluation, I would prefer to see it closer to Oregon and Washington. The Turlock Evaluation did not have the support of the California fjord owners as much as they said they would. There were about 12 other

Re: Fw: Holiday vacation

This message is from: Pat Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] There is a internet site called: Netlore, Rumors, Hoaxes and Urban Legends. This is one of the hoaxes mentioned there. Actually there isn't any way for a company to track where messages are forwarded. Merry Holidays pat ttfn John and Bev Sluss

Re: Fjords and the Vikings

This message is from: Pat Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Anneli: This information is very interesting. pat ttfn Anneli Sundkvist wrote: This message is from: Anneli Sundkvist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Deb wrote: I am most surprised to hear that Fjords are not horses that were used by the

Re: prices-hotel food package MWFHC

This message is from: Pat [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is this the price for both nights or just the price for one night? Also do you have the phone number for this hotel? Linda Syverson Kerr The $135.00 per person based on single occupany or the $95.00 per person based on double occupancy is for TWO

electric fence

This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List, It is 28 here this morning with no snow for Christmas. We had 18 inches in Nov. and most of that is melted. I just picked up my Christmas present to Heidi this Sun. It is a marathon vehicle and now I wish I had a next door

Re: West Coast Evaluations

This message is from: Mike May, Registrar NFHR [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 10:56 PM 12/17/2001 +, you wrote: This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] However, I would be supportive of having another full-on Eval (Conformation Performance Testing) in 2002, separate from the Turlock

Re: Fjords and the Vikings

This message is from: ruth bushnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Actually, there are no THE horse of the Vikings. A very interesting discourse on the variety of Viking horses Anneli and how they evolved! (and Vikings too) Thanks very much for sharing that... Ruthie, nw mt

Re: Circle Y saddle

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My business partner and friend, Kristin, ordered this saddle for her fjord. After trying several saddles this one fit the bill. It has not arrived yet but after she rides in it awhile I'll report back. Linda

Circle Y saddle

This message is from: Sandy Sederstrom [EMAIL PROTECTED] Has anyone checked out the new Circle Y Draft Horse Trail Saddle? I thought this might be worth a look. It was advertised in a flyer from State Line Tack. The ad says it is made with a round skirt, and extra wide tree for wider short backs,

Re: Fjords and the Vikings

This message is from: Anneli Sundkvist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Deb wrote: I am most surprised to hear that Fjords are not horses that were used by the Vikings. There are so many sites about Fjords that say they are the horse of the Viking. Actually, there are no THE horse of the Vikings. First of

Re: Holiday vacation - oh really?!

This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] WARNING!! Non Fjord Related: read at your own risk!! PASS IT ON! .. Thanks Joe for posting your link. I despise this kind of electronic blather almost as much as I despise Thomas

solar fencers/new Fjord owner

This message is from: Janet McNally [EMAIL PROTECTED] This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have had terrible luck with a solar fencer. No matter what we did, the fence would short out and drain the power. The fence shorts out on: snow bridging the gap between the post and wire, bugs