Re: dead sand

2003-01-18 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I think what you are talking about is what we call "screenings" here and it is the best. Ours is not washed hence the dust may come up about a foot as it is heavy. The horses feel really sure of their footing with it. I do not know your fig

Inbred depression

2003-01-18 Thread Knutsen Fjord Farm
This message is from: "Knutsen Fjord Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Janet, thanks for the clarification regarding the increased incidence of hip dysplasia with close breeding. Indeed decreased reproduction ability is a better example. Peg from Mudville, WA Peg Knutsen - Ellensburg, WA http://www.ebur

Hug your Horse

2003-01-18 Thread Reena G.
This message is from: "Reena G." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Got this from a friend while we were on vacation: Hope you enjoy reena _ When your day seems out of balance- and so many things go wrong... When people fight around you and the day d

Re: dead sand

2003-01-18 Thread Joanna Crell and David folger
This message is from: "Joanna Crell and David folger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Dead sand Dead sand is what contractor sell as concrete sand, it is "sharp" sand made from crushed stone minus the "fines" ( the dust type particle matter) that is screened, washed and even sized. The recommended

Re: Fjord type ?

2003-01-18 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks Jaimie re the thyroid answer. I suppose it could just be the result of their terrific over feeding and then founder if it really is lower. My Howdie who tested low was more the sports type and never over weight. Jean Jean Walt

Re: question re Fjord colors

2003-01-18 Thread Lori Albrough
This message is from: Lori Albrough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Oh, okay, does this mean a perlino or cremello Fjord (kvit) cannot be > registered? If not, what is the thinking behind the rule? The kvit can be registered in the NFHR. I don't know about the registry in Norway. It is just not one of the

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2003 #20

2003-01-18 Thread Monica Spencer
This message is from: "Monica Spencer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Look into the American Cream Draft Horse, and champagne coloring in horses. Interesting thought, but Fjords don't carry these genes. Monica in Nelson, BC

Re: Fjord type ?

2003-01-18 Thread ChampionPonies
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] << A friend who has a foundered fjord (1999) just called to say she was thinking of having his thyroid checked as he is shedding etc. I told her I had heard a fjord's thyroid is lower than most other horses. I had had my first fjord's thyroid checked and

Inbreeding coefficients

2003-01-18 Thread Janet McNally
This message is from: Janet McNally <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The inbreeding coefficient for the offpsring of half sib matings is 12.5% The inbreeding coefficient for the offspring of full sib matings is 25% Offspring of Sire Daughter matings (or mother/son) is 25% These all assume there was no prior i

SUNDAY NIGHT FJORD CHAT

2003-01-18 Thread PETSnVETS
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Re:fjord type

2003-01-18 Thread HapDayBMF
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, I do realize "it is in the eye of the beholder" that's why I asked the questionto give us something to talk about, and I was interested in what each persons EYE told them. HOWEVER.I didn't even get digest 19 which had my question and some