Re: [FjordIssues] Recreational spooking and standing still all taken care of

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Everyone Here are a few things that we do that eliminate standing still and spooking all at the same time. We do this more for cart horse's as we do not want them to spook at anything if possible. We start in the arena at first teachi

Re: Brag alert - Warning, it's long!

This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Wow, Kelly, what a great showing and I could feel the pride in your horses. I bet you have now sold a dozen or more Fjords!!! Best of luck in future show also. Jean Gayle Author of: 'The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 to

Brag alert - Warning, it's long!

This message is from: "Kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone! I'm finally getting back on track after an exhausting weekend. I have some energy tonight, and wanted to let you all know about it. We've been planning and training for almost two months to participate in the biggest horse

Re: Saddle fit

This message is from: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Kimberly, if you want the world's best pad, get a Supracor pad. I have been using them for over ten years. It seems like any saddle will fit when using one of these pads. Very easy to clean, I rinse mine at the end of the day. http://st

Standing still training

This message is from: "Norsk Wood Works" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This message is from Phillip Odden from Northwestern Wisconsin where we are enjoying spring weather. I am responding to Kate's questions regarding helping your horse to stand still. I am happy to share my thoughts in how to get your fjo

RE: pasture mowing

This message is from: Linda Lottie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Melinda.how fun for you to have your horses home. It is soo much fun. I have about 25 acres of pasture.ya, I know, lucky me. BUT, I try to keep it mowed as best I can. I think you should mow before putting horses in the past

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #117

This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I had the same problum with dry spots behind the withers. I went to a draft horse tree that helped some but not enough. What finally did the trick is I found a pressure release pad, it has intentations behind the withers and you fit the bars of the sa

Resend ... Edgar is at Horse School!

This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A couple days ago I sent this out... forgetting to say where we are... I've received an email asking for Pat's info & thought I should resend, with my own info ... Pat's website is: http://www.patwolfefjords.com/ Last year I went on Pat Wolfe

Re: Saddle fit

This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Kimberly Kinney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thought I had the right saddle for both my very drafty mare > and I, but now I'm not sure.� We went on a two day (very easy) trail ride and > finally she got sweaty under the saddle.� Dry al

Columbus Carriage Classic

This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Just thought I'd put a plug in for anyone in the area of Columbus WI, June 13-15th. LOTS of Fjords will be at this show. They will soon have to rename it! :-) I have Sara Licht driving my mare, Heather as I had knee surgery 3 weeks

RE: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #117

This message is from: "Jacquelyn Leuener" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Super cute article... Thanks for sharing Catherine & Rune! Enjoy the day, Jacquelyn in Northern Nevada The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw

pasture mowing

This message is from: "Melinda Schumacher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi, I have just had my first pasture fenced and am looking forward to bringing my horses home. The area is about 3 acres which has not been mowed for at over 2 years. The grass/weeds are about 2 to 2.5 feet high. I think I probably

Re: Saddle fit

This message is from: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I don't think a person can just look at "dry spots" and conclude a saddle doesn't fit. I would also evaluate the rider's overall seat and balance, where the saddle is placed on the horse, the horse's overall condition and attitude,

Saddle fit

This message is from: Kimberly Kinney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Good morning List! Thought I had the right saddle for both my very drafty mare and I, but now I'm not sure.  We went on a two day (very easy) trail ride and finally she got sweaty under the saddle.  Dry along spine (good, right?)  but also

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #116

This message is from: Ronni Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Castile Soap Liquid R.Taylor Raisin Rack and GNC (other health food stores) and Kroger, in their health food section - carry Dr. Bronner's soaps. Pure castile, almond oil, and peppermint oil castile soap. I like the peppermint one The FjordH