bits wanted

2006-04-09 Thread Critterrun
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am looking for 26 inch french link Liverpool bits yes I know I am asking a lot but if anybody has 1 or 2 that they would like to part with I will give them a GREAT home Thank you Debbie in NJ

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2006 #75

2006-04-09 Thread CrystalZak
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 4/9/06 7:04:24 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > All this bad knee talk and those with new > ones and those with ones about to be replaced someday or year (me > included).  Do you think we can talk the bleacher police into setting > aside

Re: Knee Surgery Update

2006-04-09 Thread Olivia Farm, Inc.
This message is from: "Olivia Farm, Inc." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Laurie, I'm glad to hear you are recovering well from your knee surgery. Having had six knee surgeries myself (I've spent a lot of time as a professional ski instructor) I have a pretty good idea just what you are feeling. Vet

Fjord age?

2006-04-09 Thread Lisa Sherrodd
This message is from: Lisa Sherrodd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi, Can anyone tell me what is the usual life-span for a Fjord.? What kind of prospects would a 20 year old mare have that has had good care? Just curious. Thanks, Lisa Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://

Re: myler bits - ? for Patti Joe?

2006-04-09 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have a Myler elbow bit with a 6" Low port solid mouth for Bjorken. I ride with it in the slot just below the snaffle setting but have used two reins when trail riding to have the curb rein for more control . I rode with the Glory butterfl

Re: brake it

2006-04-09 Thread Genie Dethloff
This message is from: Genie Dethloff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Genie ! Emergency brakes come from one place. The brain. Training to stop or be soft comes from there also. Bits do not stop a horse in an emergency. If there is a thought that riding in unfamiliar territory might require an emer

Dressage disasters and dressage delights

2006-04-09 Thread Dagrun Aarsten
This message is from: Dagrun Aarsten <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Just had to write a little report from our schooling show at Gold Creek Equestrian center yesterday. It started out as a not very good day for team Knutsen/Aarsten. Peg and Erlend arrived about a millisecond before their Intro level B

brake it

2006-04-09 Thread Pedfjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 4/9/2006 6:04:26 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Does anybody add "emergency brakes" for trail riding like a side pull > or draw reins? Hi Genie ! Emergency brakes come from one place. The brain. Trainin

Re: knee surgery update

2006-04-09 Thread Genie Dethloff
This message is from: Genie Dethloff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Laurie, Good to hear you are doing well. I'm sure those of us who feel that we are facing one down the line are especially glad to hear it! Jean, My leg problems are due to my being knock kneed. For years my left knee cap dislocated unt

Re: myler bits - ? for Patti Joe?

2006-04-09 Thread Genie Dethloff
This message is from: Genie Dethloff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I recently bought a Myler bit for riding. I was using a KK Ultra double jointed snaffle with loose rings. Even though it was 5 3/4" it was not clearing Finnes fleshy lips and I worried that it pinched. I was tired of buying $70 -$100 H

myler bits

2006-04-09 Thread Chris McMahon
This message is from: "Chris McMahon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I recently ordered a myler bit for driving, and I must say I am very, very pleased with it. I purchased it because I was getting some resistance when I asked Elph to get on the bit. He would shake his head and evade, and I think that the

Re: 25th & bad knees

2006-04-09 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hey now, that's a thought! How about we request a couple golf carts to get around the show grounds too? Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, still sneezing fjord hair out of my nose. At 08:38 PM 4/8/2006 -0500, you wrote: >This message is from: Carol

25th & bad knees

2006-04-09 Thread Carol Makosky
This message is from: Carol Makosky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Good Grief Charlie BrownAll this bad knee talk and those with new ones and those with ones about to be replaced someday or year (me included). Do you think we can talk the bleacher police into setting aside a whole section just for u

knee surgery update.....

2006-04-09 Thread Jeanne Zuker
This message is from: "Jeanne Zuker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Laurie, I am glad to hear that you are recovering and came through this surgery so well. Continued thoughts for your complete recovery. No harm being spoiled while in the hospital, take it easy when you get home. Both you and Oz will be

I posted this on my FjordIssues list

2006-04-09 Thread Frederick J Pack
This message is from: "Frederick J Pack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi folks, I, myself, belong to another great Fjord list. One which has more readers/members than this one. I suggest that you belong to BOTH. I would suggest that to be UP on ALL the best information available about the Fjord Horse

Re: knee surgery update

2006-04-09 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Laurie, Your report is very encouraging as I will be getting a Knee replacement sometime in the future: I hope to at least wait until next winter, after I go to the 25th in Winona. Right now I am contemplating ordering a brace to help

Re: knee surgery update

2006-04-09 Thread jgayle
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Laurie glad to hear you are doing so well and keep it up. Amazing what they can do these days. Jean Gayle Author 'The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 to 1949 Send: $20 to Three Horse's Press 7403 Blaine Rd Aberdeen, WA 98520