Draoi

2004-05-23 Thread coyote
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Our young colt Draoi (dree; it means wizard in gaelic) was losing weight the past several days, and he seemed even quieter than his normal Mr. Mellow self. We put him in a grassy paddock close to the house to feed him a little extra and watch him.

Foal Training

2004-05-23 Thread Catherine lassesen
This message is from: Catherine lassesen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lori, We take short bareback rides on the mares with the foals loose about 1-2 weeks after they are birthed out. We only walk and it is done very simple and easy. Just to expose the foals to new things and to get the mares to work a

Great Fjordee Day!

2004-05-23 Thread FjordAmy
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all: Just have to share the great day we have had here with our Fjords. This morning I decided that today would be a good day to try riding 3 year old Inga for the first time. So, armed with a bridle and a brushes Dad and I headed out to the round

Re: Ponying a foal from Momma

2004-05-23 Thread FjordAmy
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 5/23/2004 12:20:33 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'd like to hear how folks on this list go about ponying foals. Hi Lori: We started our Prins out at about a week or so old tying him along side mama while we

Ponying a foal from Momma

2004-05-23 Thread Lori Lemley
This message is from: Lori Lemley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Another first foal question: I'd like to start riding my mare again, and I assume the best way to do it outside of an enclosed area will be to pony the filly from my mare. I'd like to hear how folks on this list go about ponying foals - how

Aussie Saddles For Fjords

2004-05-23 Thread RkyMtnTrls
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Jean! Horse Saddle Shop is pretty impressive! Looks like they have about every type of saddle imagineable there. :-) My favorite saddle is the Aussie! I have a semi qtr tree western cordura trail an aussie that I use with my 24 yr old

RE: hello out there!

2004-05-23 Thread Frederick J. Pack
This message is from: Frederick J. Pack [EMAIL PROTECTED] Susie, I hate to use this phrase, but it fits: We share your pain. Many of us have already been down that difficult road. Never give up. We, Lois and I, almost did. Now we have two beautiful babies to help partially fill the void of

RE: thoughts and prayers

2004-05-23 Thread Frederick J. Pack
This message is from: Frederick J. Pack [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reena, You have done the best you can for Gustav. No one could ask any more of you. Our prayers are with you. Fred and Lois All Mail is scanned in AND out by Norton Anti-virus 2004. Fred and Lois Pack Pack's Peak Stables Wilkeson,