RE: shot sensitivity

2005-03-16 Thread Frederick J. Pack
This message is from: "Frederick J. Pack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jean and others, regarding stiffness in an older horse: Our Susie is now 31. When she started getting a little stiff, we started her on Equine Corta-Flx. She is now just as spry as her daughter... the stuff works. My older Pyrenees

more on green broke

2005-03-16 Thread Amy Goodloe
This message is from: Amy Goodloe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I rode Belle earlier today and was paying attention as I rode to what it is about her that makes me call her "green." She is easy to catch and lead, easy to groom, saddle and bridle. Stands still for mounting (most of the time). Walks of

Re: Loki's new owner - congrats, Jan!

2005-03-16 Thread RkyMtnTrls
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] "...Great, Sher..Now you can go buy that well trained gelding that Brian Jensen has..unless he's sold already!..." Well, Jean - about two weeks ago, I bought an experienced, well behaving trail horse. She's not a Fjord, but at this point, that is ok

my poor bottom

2005-03-16 Thread Pedfjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 3/16/2005 5:51:02 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Probably this pheonomenon happens in all breeds, but with the distinctive > appearance of the fjord horse, when people see one who can't canter, won't > canter, i

Re: intuition

2005-03-16 Thread Northhorse
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The next time you hit a brick wall (not literally) with your horse, stop and think and listen to your gut feelings - I bet some of you may find you have the answers all along. Yes indeed. I actually have two dressage instructors. One is pretty darned goo

Update: Dressage Magazine

2005-03-16 Thread Northhorse
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I just had an interesting lesson at my instructor's barn this morning (young horse, very fresh, possibly in season). We were talking about the Classical Dressage Journal and he said that for some reason the first issue (at this point the ONLY issue!) is

Re: The canter and being greenbroke (was Re: Prejudice against Fjords??)

2005-03-16 Thread Reena Giola
This message is from: "Reena Giola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Lori, I just wanted to say you wrote a very well thoughtout 'article'reply, whatever you want to call it. I enjoyed reading it and didn't feel that it was 'ranting' at all. I agree very much with what you said. I am just starting my

Re: a new life for Brigid

2005-03-16 Thread tillie34
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] You lucky dog. Now are you going to hopefully persuade your dad to come along also. I do wish you the very best in your new adventure doing what you love. Tillie

RE: shot sensitivity

2005-03-16 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> When Bjarne had the shoulder infection and surgery I had to give him large shots of Gentamicin twice a day for four days. I filled my pockets full of carrot pieces and let him sniff the carrots in my pockets, saying, "Bjarne, if you stand s

Re: Intuition

2005-03-16 Thread Pat Holland
This message is from: "Pat Holland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> There's a new book out called "Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking" by Malcom Gladwell. I am bringing this up because recently I've had some private conversations with GOOD instinctual horsemen who sometimes second guess their abil

Re: shot sensitivity

2005-03-16 Thread Marsha Jo Hannah
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > kay a konove <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My 8 yo mare comes unglued when it comes to getting shots. She is a > gentle, nonassertive type 364 days of the year. Then the vet comes to > visit and she is all over the place. My other Fjord

Lori - Cantering

2005-03-16 Thread Northhorse
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Patti Jo. And sorry everyone if my cantering message came across as a rant. It came across with a lot of vehemence that I didn't intend. I think I need to stay away from the computer on the day before my period, those hormones can turn into weapons

Re: cantering

2005-03-16 Thread jerrell friz
This message is from: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Lori, for are absolutely right, thanks for the post!! Regards, Jerry Friz, Anderson, Ca. every farm needs a "team"

RE: shot sensitivity

2005-03-16 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would also get a syringe and pretend to give shots so as to desensitize the horse to the action. Practice this daily for a few times each, advance and retreat method works well. Incorporate clicker training into this as well. Also, teach

RE: a new life for Brigid

2005-03-16 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Can someone please forward me Brigid's message. I did not get it (checked my inbox and my delete box, both), and I am interested to hear her news. Gail > Hi All- > > My life has taken a very positive turn

Re: cantering

2005-03-16 Thread Lori Albrough
This message is from: Lori Albrough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> AMEN LORI A.!! Thanks Patti Jo. And sorry everyone if my cantering message came across as a rant. It came across with a lot of vehemence that I didn't intend. I thin

Re: shot sensitivity

2005-03-16 Thread Warren Stockwell
This message is from: "Warren Stockwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have a friend who gets everything in a paste. Her horse gets dangerous!! You might also try a different vet, if possible. Horses are very clear if they trust you or not. I would also get a syringe and pretend to give shots so as to des

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2005 #62

2005-03-16 Thread Rhonda Taylor
This message is from: Rhonda Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Rough Trot - R.Taylor I mentioned Daniella has a "teeth rattling trot". In the message I sent, it ALSO says, THAT trot is when she gets into her "carriage trot" position, with her neck extended. When she is collected, with a nice break

Re: good deal ?

2005-03-16 Thread Amy Goodloe
This message is from: Amy Goodloe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 10:06 PM -0500 3/15/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. Thanks so much for the history on the mare!! That saves me a lot of trouble, although I did get a few "red flags" when I inquired about her. I w