Re: coyotes

2004-06-16 Thread NordicKees
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/16/2004 2:21:19 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes So I have to ask -- how big were the dogs that the coyotes took? My pom weighed about 7 lbs, but the dachshund that was killed by the coyotes weighed a lot

Re: coyotes

2004-06-16 Thread Tamara Rousso
This message is from: Tamara Rousso [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at 02:18 PM, Bonnie Liermann wrote: This message is from: Bonnie Liermann [EMAIL PROTECTED] So I have to ask -- how big were the dogs that the coyotes took? My Miniature Schnauzer was about 20 lbs and it was

Re: coyotes

2004-06-16 Thread Marsha Jo Hannah
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bonnie Liermann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So I have to ask -- how big were the dogs that the coyotes took? I would think they would have to be about cat sized. We have coyotes around us, but I never see them. I ride with my small

coyotes

2004-06-16 Thread Bonnie Liermann
This message is from: Bonnie Liermann [EMAIL PROTECTED] So I have to ask -- how big were the dogs that the coyotes took? I would think they would have to be about cat sized. We have coyotes around us, but I never see them. I ride with my small dogs so this concerns me. bonnie in WI

re: Fjords faking training

2004-06-16 Thread RkyMtnTrls
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, Marsha - ...This reminds me of a story that Nancy Clow/Lehnert told on herself many years ago. (I bought two of my Fjords from her, one in 1986, and one in 1990, when she lived in Buffalo, Wyoming)... Is Nancy on the list? Was thinking she

Re: predators

2004-06-16 Thread ssfarms
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I apologize to the list for not editing my previous message. Barb Lynch

Re: predators

2004-06-16 Thread ssfarms
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, Barb Lynch here. I have to chime in on the coyotes. We also have Longhorn cattle in a canyon about a half mile from our house. We have seen coyotes on many occasions and the cattle just ignore them. But let a strange dog come in the canyon

predators

2004-06-16 Thread Janet
This message is from: Janet [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes, coyote do prefer live game, but they are primarily predators of small aimals, espcially (around here anyway) rodents and waterfowl. Coyotes will kill baby animals of large prey, especially deer fawns, lambs, and calves. Domestic sheep are a

Re: Extreme Coyotes

2004-06-16 Thread NordicKees
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] We live in the foothills of the mountains here in So. California, and we have tons of coyotes around here. When we first moved here, I kept losing my chickens constantly and I would see the coyotes in our yard with a chicken in its mouth. I would run

Re: Photo montage of Fjord mare for sale

2004-06-16 Thread GD
This message is from: GD [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Linda, I would like some more info about your mare. I am looking for a Fjord for lower level dressage work and would like to know more about her training and her history. Did you train her, has she been with you all of her ridden life, etc?

Hello group! and Re: Photo montage of Fjord mare for sale

2004-06-16 Thread GD
This message is from: GD [EMAIL PROTECTED] Since I just sent a message to the whole list that I meant to send to Linda privately (with some personal details), I guess I should introduce myself. I have been riding on and off all of my life (with several long breaks along the way) and have

Re: wildlife

2004-06-16 Thread ulli
This message is from: ulli [EMAIL PROTECTED] When my neighbor told me about the siting (50 ft from his picnic table in his back yard!) I thought these cats didn't sound particularly wary of people horses might be easy to get. I have two very old horses, one is lame would not be able to

Off Your Rocker Ranch

2004-06-16 Thread Ingrid Ivic
This message is from: Ingrid Ivic [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello there Mr. Soos, First: Congrats to Ranger on finding a new home with you. That's great. Second: I still have your personalized ranch plaque/sign sitting here. I've shipped it out twice so far, via Priority Mail, but it came back both

Re: Extreme Coyotes

2004-06-16 Thread Tamara Rousso
This message is from: Tamara Rousso [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at 05:26 AM, Paulaj Steinmetz wrote: Being aware of what is going on in their environment - as well as our own - is the key for peaceful co-existence with the wild ones! That is an excellent point. Because

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2004 #135

2004-06-16 Thread Quilter855
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/16/04 4:54:10 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: coyotes prefer dead already, don't they? Isn't this right? No. I think they will eat something they find dead, but they sure have eaten a lot of my cats. And I

Mare video now available

2004-06-16 Thread Linda
This message is from: Linda [EMAIL PROTECTED] A short time ago I posted a message indicating that my nine year old Fjord mare is for sale. A sales video has been produced. If anyone is interested in the video you may contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or phone (920)

Feedback in fm McNabbs on Loki's past

2004-06-16 Thread RkyMtnTrls
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The fun begins! Talked to Kurt McNabb tonight. Very helpful feedback about his past training! Bottom line is - Loki is dead broke to cart, but is green broke to saddle. Loki was used on every one of the McNabb wagon trail clinics for the last 2

Extreme Coyotes

2004-06-16 Thread Paulaj Steinmetz
This message is from: Paulaj Steinmetz [EMAIL PROTECTED] This recent wildlife thread on the list has prompted me to write. Under unusual conditions, the wildlife we share our environment can exhibit extreme behaviors to adapt. The recent rains in the Midwest (19 INCHES in the past month I've been

Re: CDE In British Columbia

2004-06-16 Thread Ed Sullivan
This message is from: Ed Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Woohoo, way to go, Ursula and Brian! Congratulations on your continued success in combined driving, and the additional dressage and sportsmanship awards must feel great! And thank you so much for posting about your experience at Pritchard.

RE: CDE In British Columbia

2004-06-16 Thread jerrell friz
This message is from: jerrell friz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good job Brian and Ursula, thanks for the report. Pritchard, [The Ranch] is a great place. Regards, Jerry Friz, Anderson, Ca. every farm needs a team

Re: predators

2004-06-16 Thread Marsha Jo Hannah
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: coyotes prefer dead already, don't they? Coyotes will eat anything (preferably). Somewhere around here, I have a book that mentioned what they found in the stomach contents of several coyotes. I don't remember

CDE Pictures @ Hayfork

2004-06-16 Thread Karen McCarthy
This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi folks, Here is a link for anyone who is interested in what the Hayfork, Ca. CDE was like...Besides amazing scenery, there were some pretty cool horses entered! Red mules, Canadiens, Friesans, Welsh more Welsh, Haffies and several

Re: lifespan

2004-06-16 Thread Marsha Jo Hannah
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lately I have noticed some older Fjords (like 19) going for high prices. What is the general age span for a Fjord? How long can they be bred or lightly ridden? My old Nansy mare was 17 when I bought her. I