Florida

2008-02-21 Thread Lois Anne Starr
This message is from: "Lois Anne Starr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My cousin, who is a vet (got her doctorate at U of F), is a northern Illinois transplant, and lives in the Ocala-Gainesville area. She has been there for at least 20 years and has never looked back. Before becoming a mom and opening

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #41

2008-02-21 Thread Quilter855
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] where is the waverly auction? I know some people on the east coast that might be interested. Patty in WA **Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-camp

NW Expo Fjord Show Times

2008-02-21 Thread fjords
This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> HERE ARE THE TIMES..FOR the NW Horse Fair & Expo Norwegian Fjord Horses and Norwegian Dole Horse will be performing. Gayle Ware and her barn and Becky Hope and her barn will be the performers this year. Oregon Fjord Club is the sponsors as normal. If

Re: Florida Fjordies?

2008-02-21 Thread Joyce Concklin
This message is from: Joyce Concklin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> HI, I have been raising Fjords here in Florida for almost 20 years.We are located 40 miles North of Tampa and 6 miles East of Weeki Wachee (mermaids).I have never had any problems with the heat and the Fjords.I have shelters as well as

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #41

2008-02-21 Thread HambFact
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Would anyone know of a driving instructor/trainer in the Phoenix/Peoria area? Also looking for a well maintained boarding facility. Thanks! **Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-

RE: Florida Fjordies

2008-02-21 Thread Vicki Johnston
This message is from: "Vicki Johnston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I live very near where you visited. I'm in north Brevard county in Mims. The Silver Sands Bridle Club would be a good source of information. http://www.silversands.org/index.html Also, the Barn Book. http://www.thebarnbook.com/ There

RE: On-lead training

2008-02-21 Thread Linda Lottie
This message is from: Linda Lottie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> oh dear, the horse is scarry. Maybe he should be confined to a smaller turnout by himself for a time. He seems rather herd bound (rushing to his buddy) . Also, if he is dangerous to lead to his pen.again, putting him in a seperate tu

Re: Florida Fjordies?

2008-02-21 Thread Reena Giola
This message is from: "Reena Giola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Linda Gustav lives outside year round. I end up body clipping in Sept, when he starts growing his coat, usually about 2 to 3 times and then I go into a trace clip (yes, I have to do many clips!!) I trace clipped him again in January a

RE: On-lead training

2008-02-21 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Now when they get insecure or crazy I get them AWAY from me, not closer. When I lead them out of the trailer and I see them looking away from me, eyes wide, head up, ears up, I yo-yo them away from me and only let them back close to me, thei

On-lead training

2008-02-21 Thread Steve Sessoms
This message is from: "Steve Sessoms" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Something that hasn't been discussed much on this list is proper handling when your horse is on lead. I am a big believer in the training halters with the big snap for 'bite' when needed, although I am not nearly strong enough to match a

How do you become an alpha rider?

2008-02-21 Thread Steve Sessoms
This message is from: "Steve Sessoms" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am doing ok on the ground now, but I am still having quite a bit of trouble in the saddle. I do alright with my Shaggy and I did well with Dorina. And my Anjee is usually a very good, fun horse to ride; but she is something else when she

Re: Florida Fjordies?

2008-02-21 Thread Wagwhiz
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello I also live in sunny Fl. and has done so for almost 25 years. I have a farm north of Ocala and also a residence in Spring hill Fl. Our animals send time in both places. The summers at both places can get pretty hot. I have never had to clip

Re: Florida

2008-02-21 Thread Robin Churchill
This message is from: Robin Churchill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If I had to pick a place in Florida, I would go with the Ocala-Gainesville area where it is not hot for as long and there are a lot of amenities for horses and horse owners. There are tons of excellent equine vets as well as the University