Re: fjordhorse-digest V2006 #109

2006-05-18 Thread Pat Holland
This message is from: "Pat Holland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sophie Fiedler wrote: in late 2004 and in 2005 the rules were NOT changed but pictures and better descriptions ** At the 1998 & 2000 Evaluation in Blue Earth I rode horses with a kim

saddle question Colorado Saddlery new XXL saddle

2006-05-18 Thread Brian Blevins
This message is from: "Brian Blevins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Has anyone tried the new saddle by Colorado Saddlery - called the XXL Draft they say it was designed for Fjords and Halflingers.

Re: saddle

2006-05-18 Thread Warren Stockwell
This message is from: "Warren Stockwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> there is some one on this list that makes their own brand of saddle pad which is a non slip. I have read good things about them on this list. Anyone know who that is? Roberta - Original Message - From: "Clinton Nesseth" <[EMAIL

Re: saddle

2006-05-18 Thread Marsha Jo Hannah
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > "Beth Pulsifer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm a newcomer to the Fjord world and I think I'm getting hooked...:) Funny how that happens! > I need some information on saddle fit.. I have a wide tree dressage > saddle and hoped it w

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2006 #108

2006-05-18 Thread Karen McCarthy
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Could someone please fwd Mr Hipsley's post re. bits to me? For some odd reason, Hotmail must not fwd about 1/4 of my email from the list...I can read everything on the digest later on in the evening, but I would appreciate if someone could

RE: saddle

2006-05-18 Thread Clinton Nesseth
This message is from: "Clinton Nesseth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi I've been using a non-slip pad. It is just a black liner that can be placed on a regular pad. It helps quite a bit and does not affect the fit of the saddle. Also, I've used Mattes pads...they work very well, but are a bit pricey. I w

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2006 #108

2006-05-18 Thread Warren Stockwell
This message is from: "Warren Stockwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > My name is Wayne Hipsley and I see where my name is being associated with > subjects on this website.hence, I wish to set the record correct on > the > matter of bits and the NFHR Eva

saddle

2006-05-18 Thread Beth Pulsifer
This message is from: "Beth Pulsifer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi everyone, I'm a newcomer to the Fjord world and I think I'm getting hooked...:) I need some information on saddle fit.. I have a wide tree dressage saddle and hoped it would fit my new Fjord mare( my very first Fjord!:) ) I put it on an

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2006 #108

2006-05-18 Thread RJRFJORD
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well, all that sure fits in with my beliefs. My Fjords ride in snaffles, we just trail ride mostly. But I have not felt the need for any other bits, maybe if I was into showing I would have to make some changes, for now we just go on down the trail. Jo Wi

Bits and such

2006-05-18 Thread jgayle
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am always amused, remember, I am an octogenarian, with the majority being attacked by the minority!! It is suddenly turmoil, hurt feelings and then placating to make changes. There are so many options and so many styles I guess this must occur

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2006 #108

2006-05-18 Thread Lori Albrough
This message is from: Lori Albrough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Philis B. Anderson wrote: But, I do know how important the discipline of "practice,practice, practice" is in music. I was told in my lesson today that Neil Ishoy says, if you want to improve your riding you need TITS. Huh? Yeah, th

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2006 #108

2006-05-18 Thread Philis B. Anderson
This message is from: "Philis B. Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> All I can say is thank you, thank you, Wayne for your eloquent explanation of "the bit". I don't consider myself an expert horse trainer. I came closer to being an "expert" in the music world. But, I do know how important the d

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2006 #108

2006-05-18 Thread jgayle
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I agree completely Wayne. I have collected antique and "different" horse bits for thirty years. There are nearly nine hundred. You can not imagine the history from cruelty to gentleness in these styles of bits. From armored to bronze, everyon

Re: Back in touch

2006-05-18 Thread jgayle
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Peg, my Charley used to canter in my specially made trailer. Having 18 hundred pounds of horse doing that in a moving trailer is disconcerting! I finally put together that it happened when I applied the brakes and sure enough there were bare

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2006 #108

2006-05-18 Thread Equconsult
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My name is Wayne Hipsley and I see where my name is being associated with subjects on this website.hence, I wish to set the record correct on the matter of bits and the NFHR Evaluations Kimberwicke and Pelham bits are considered leverage bits...

Re: Advanced English Test Bits

2006-05-18 Thread Genie Dethloff
This message is from: Genie Dethloff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Karen, Thanks for your post. I'm sorry to hear that you had to undergo foot surgery and I hope your foot is healing well. I just started some medication that makes me very tired and will shortly make me very pissy so I too am having tr

Re: Bits

2006-05-18 Thread Warren Stockwell
This message is from: "Warren Stockwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Now all will know my lack of knowledge in the show ring. my experience is pretty limited so this conversation is very interesting but a "bit" over my head. Probably shouldn't even pipe in : ) I got my riding knowledge from the school of