Re: Starting Fjords under Saddle

This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I can see the hackles raising over riding young horses at two or two and a half. Bones are not grown and joints are not completed. Mind is too young and not ready for serious work or obedience. Jean Gayle Author 'The Colonel's Daughte

Re: "Blessings of the Open Road" WARNING

This message is from: "Lisa Wiley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Oh I can't wait to read mine! I have been so busy I decided to wait until things settle down. Lisa Wiley Turnabout Portuguese Water Dogs Connecticut State Director Ponies With Purpose Corresponding Secretary FASTeam http://www.myturnabout.

RE: Starting Fjords under Saddle

This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Nancy,  I know everyone has their own methods/opinions but this is what I doI start my youngsters under saddle at about 2 - 2.5 years...and it naturally follows the in-hand & other groundwork. However, I do not do anything that in any

Re: Starting Fjords under Saddle

This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Wait until he is at least three! or even four! Certainly if he has that lanky, goofy look, he is still growing and needs to mature. His mind needs to "grow up[" as well! And the spine is the last thing to mature (besides the mind) . As

Re: Pasture for Fjords and Glory Bits, a bit long

This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> One thing about the Glory bits for Fjords is that you have to make sure they are big enough..so the upper branch of the cheek piece isn't poking into their face. I had a 6" Glory Liverpool on Bjorken and it poked into his cheekbones. That i

Starting Fjords under Saddle

This message is from: "Nancy Blauers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, I have a question- What is the ideal age to begin training under saddle? I've heard Fjords mature a bit slower than other breeds. My little guy is about to turn two in Sept, but I'm in no hurry and want to do this the corre

"Blessings of the Open Road" WARNING

This message is from: "David McWethy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sue wrote: "Well, Dave, you have ruined me! My husband thinks I have a hardwired connection to the PC. The book is addictive and it is wonderful. And the pictures are great. It gives one a different and richer perspective on the part

bute on an empty stomach

>This is interesting. Do you remember where you read this, so I can follow up on it? Amy, It has been several years since I had to deal with laminitis. I don't have the information bookmarked anymore, as my computer has crashed since I did all my research. I tried a quick search, but could not f

Re: Pasture for Fjords and Glory Bits, a bit long

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/16/2005 9:44:00 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This winter he was even segregated for the hay feedings (because while her horses would stop eating after a while, he wouldn't be done until every bit of hay was gone

Pasture for Fjords and Glory Bits, a bit long

This message is from: "Pasqual, Patricia A" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have now owned Elph for 7 years, and while it makes me a little sad that he can only be hand grazed as a reward for a nice training session, that is just the way it is. When I moved him this spring to a boarding situation with an

LaminaSaver

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Fred - there is no doubt that LaminaSaver works; it's just that the main working ingredient seems to be Jiaogulan, according to Dr Kellon on the Cushing's list. Some people may not be able to afford the LaminaSaver and want to go with a cheaper product th

cushings/founder

Someone asked about a web site on cushings. Not all cases of cushings disease are the same, so I'd be careful about only following information from the internet without specific blood work and advice from your vet. I'm not an expert but offer my unsolicited advice based on experiences I'd wish I

Re: Photos from Fjord Foal Fest

This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The pictures are so cute I want one SO BAD. Finally a better job. Plant Protection/Paramedic for Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. Working nights. Not great but better. Maybe my day is coming. Carole Cox Drizzle and finally a little cooler in Northern WV>

Fjord Mare for Sale

This message is from: "Sue Clark-Sorger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Rare Package Deal Norwegian Fjord mare with Meadowbrook cart and harness. NFHR reg. Los Trigos Clementine by King Gjestar, 13 yrs., 14 h. rides, drives, arena and trail. Used as a child's mount, lesson horse and in parades, clinics a