RE: Big problem!

2004-11-27 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Some of my horses seem to get a chronic diarrhea from alfalfa hay, even when there is only a small amount in the hay mixture.

RE: Royal Driving Dilemmas

2004-11-15 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] You have to register to use this site. I copied the text into a word doc that I will send to anyone who requests it. It is quite interesting. Here's an interesting read on carriage driving dilemmas, just sent by a friend... sounds like

RE: flax seed grinder

2004-11-07 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yup, that is probably it. I paid $5.00 more, plus CA tax. Not sure whether Amazon collects state taxbut don't think they do. GAil

flax seed grinder

2004-11-05 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] For those of you who are grinding flax seed for horses (or for yourself), Cuisinart has brought out a large capacity (looks like about a cup, though I have not tried putting a cup of seed in it yet, so not sure it can actually grind that much

RE: About bits

2004-11-04 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am assuming that you are talking about how snaffle bits work (I am using snaffle to mean a broken mouthed bit) in the mouth. It makes sense that a too-long bit would fold over further in the mouth and take up much more room than a shorter

RE: Fjord Wimps in California :)

2004-10-16 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] These things are horse and weather proof! Ours are pretty much completely out in the weather. And they cannot hurt themselves on them. The entire mechanism is completely protected from the horses. They are best used clipped onto pipe panels

RE: Looking for team in So Cal

2004-10-16 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I thought automatic hay feeders were teen aged kids. What is this device? I did not get the original of this message...but will answer anyway. They are automatic feeders that will drop a flake of hay at a set time. Here is an example: http

Looking for team in So Cal

2004-10-15 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] First, Jean, I think everyone is out getting ready for winter. Jim and I went out today and picked up automatic hay feeders so we can stay in bed on wintry mornings (or what passes for same in Northern California) and have the horses

RE: Breeding DOES count but its already here

2004-10-08 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a flyer on which he was listed. I remember Anita pointed out that he had excellent gaskin muscles.and he looked it. He looked leggy, but very strong. I thought he was awfully nice looking. Jean, do you still have that picture

RE: Digest Function Purpose

2004-10-08 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] The real problem with digest discussions and board decision-making is that there are no Roberts Rules of Order on the list. My memory of the rules is pretty rusty, but I do know that they have been a welcome relief at board meetings where

RE: Grazing muzzles (again)

2004-10-04 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I wrap a piece of forelock around the top of the deluxe muzzle. It helps that I keep my bridle path further back behind the ears so as to get a more full forelock. The mound of thick forelock provides a barrier to removal, plus wrapping

RE: fjordhorse-digest V2004 #230

2004-10-04 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I had one wear out in considerably less than six weeks. Not exactly sure how longmaybe as little as one or two weeks before the center piece just came out. They gave me the same storysaid...you have 30 days to report a problem. I did

RE: Grazing muzzles (again)

2004-10-02 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] My feed/tack store has them in stock. Ordering them online from the manufacturer can take time. I think I got Gunthar a large horse size. They tend to ride up and down on the facemore room around the nose, hence less scuffing of nose. I

RE: Anemia

2004-09-28 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] What is the active ingredient in Equimax?

Red Maple - Acer Rubrum, or red maple leaves

2004-09-26 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am hoping someone knows this one for sure. We have steered away from all maples whose leaves turn red and all maples named acer rubrumbecause of possible toxicity to horses. Does anyone know if the problem is only in the acer rubrum

RE: boarding stables in Phoenix, Arizona

2004-09-01 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have forwarded this to my accountant. She is an Arab show world person, but may have some ideas. I did board a horse in Queen Creek (pretty far outside town) once, but am not sure it is still open. Not really a barnmore like a backyard

RE: Dangers of Rough Clay Pastures?

2004-08-20 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Brigid, Jean, Beth Thanks for your thoughts on the subject. I have allowed the horse to go to this pasture until the end of the month, to serve as a riding horse/distraction for my friend so she can get a horse fix until she figures out

Lurkerdom

2004-08-06 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tamara Hiding out in Fallbrook CA and considering lurkerdom. No, No.don't do that!!! You add to the list..! Gail

RE: Insurance

2004-08-05 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I had the same problem. Allstate doesn't even seem to ask the question. I had a farm policy, and they cancelled me after I got over a certain number of horses. The Allstate policy is a residential policy, and I did have to state

RE: fjordhorse-digest V2004 #173

2004-08-01 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is this a product that anyone can buy? You can buy epoxy in any store unless this is a special mix for horse hoofs. You just have to equally mix the two tubes. These sites might be useful to explore. http://www.horseshoes.com/supplies

RE: Rescue our last foal is born... fjords for sale

2004-07-19 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] 3. COLT April 17, 2004 Brown Dun Mama: Leka Papa: Perfect Stallion Prospect, very long legs remarkable.. Someone found the perfect name for their stallion! ...LOL

RE: rescue fjord questions.

2004-07-17 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Rhondi, Here is my Google search on using the words feeding starved horse. http://www.google.com/search?hl=enie=UTF-8q=feeding+starved+horsebtnG =Google+Search There is a lot there. One thing I do know is that you can overfeed a starved

Further to our discussion of grass diving problems.

2004-07-13 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] This comes from the clickryder select list: AlsoI just got an issue of Eclectic Horseman that talks about using backing up to teach collectionand answered a lot of my questions about the correct queingand got me to up the ante

RE: Rafael gets savvy and Knute slides

2004-07-11 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Actually, after working with Odin myself for a while, I have discovered that he apparent obstinance may only be the result of a combination mis-applied training methods and his natural sensitivity.neither of which are obvious! I will write

RE: Rafael gets savvy and Knute slides

2004-07-10 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] What does the Parelli program use as a reward? At first they might decide they need to try another diversion, such as pawing, when you don't let them eat, but back for that too. Be sure to remember the reward afterward. Debi

RE: Rafael gets savvy and Knute slides

2004-07-10 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Jean, all This is similar (or possibly even worse) than the problem of a stallion wanting to take after mares when under your control. Beth Beymer managed to use Natural Horsemanship techniques involving negative reinforcement (best

RE: Mare Behavior

2004-07-05 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a moody mare question. My mare Osa, 10 year old Fjord, has been in heat almost non stop since Feb.!!! She responds to the geldings as if they were studs, squealing and winking. I have a mare who acts like this early in the season

RE: Plastic Shoes

2004-06-10 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] My farrier told me about them (he did not like them). I think it might have been foot problemsdue to the fact that the shoes are not rigid and the nails do not hold. Something like that. ** I'm curious to know what kinds of leg problems

RE: To shoe or not to shoe-question!

2004-06-08 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Brigid, So...are you using a rasp and a grinderand no hoof knife? The thing that keeps me from doing feet (aside from sloth) is fear of the hoof knife. This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] He is more comfortable with hooves

RE: Gooseneck Trailer and US RIder

2004-06-07 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I appreciate all the input about gooseneck trailer management. I will check my gooseneck hitch and see if it will adjust further. It is really pretty level, but it is just slightly higher than it should be to be level. It may be that I

HOrse trailer road emergencies and broken axles.

2004-06-03 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I promised I would write something about roadside service, and the accident we had...so here it is. Not a lot of time as we are off to Hayfork CA for a combined driving eventmeeting Karen McCarthy and her two Fjords there. :) US Rider

RE: Neat Barter Idea?

2004-06-02 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, The problem with this plan is that a trainer's time is likely worth much more than your filly, particularly when you count the fact that the trainer will have to feed, vaccinate, trim feet, market, and train your filly before any money

RE: Sheared torsion axles on horse trailer

2004-06-01 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] First, many thanks for the reply. It was definitely the Torflex axle. We used Dexter Torflex axels on all of them. You stated sheared off right at the body of the horse trailer. I don't think that is what you meant to say A Torflex axel

RE: Sheared torsion axles on horse trailer.

2004-06-01 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Com'on Gail, Tell us the REST of the story! Will do, but am swamped right now trying to get my act together to confront the axle manufacturer. The teaser is that USRider is worth havingbut you still need to know lots about towing

Sheared torsion axles on horse trailer.

2004-06-01 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, Yesterday the Dexter Manufacturing axle on my Silver Lite Horse Trailer sheared off right at the body of the horse trailer, dropping one of the two right wheels off the trailer. There is a whole story to tell about the problems

RE: Do Fjord's founder?

2004-05-27 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes, Fjords founder. It is a real danger. Several people on this list, myself included, use the Best Friends Grazing Muzzle at least part time. Gail

RE: Teaching horses to stand quietly

2004-05-25 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I can understand your skepticism after seeing Parelli's 7 games tape. No Fjord I know (except Guntharwho is incredibly sweet, but has a mind more like an Arab) would give two hoots about all that rope wiggling. So Jean, what

RE: thoughts and prayers

2004-05-22 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reena, I have experience with colitis. Had my mare end up in the vet school at UC Davis with it (California). I gather it is not all that common. The vets were not hopeful for my mare, but she did fine. Here is what happened. Maybe

Grazing Muzzles

2004-05-19 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you do a google search you should be able to find the Best Friends Grazing Muzzle. I use the more expensive built-in halter versionwhich I regretted when one of the muzzles was eaten thru VERY quickly. However, the quality seems

RE: T-shirts

2004-05-11 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ditto. It must be over a year by now. I would love to have the T-shirt, so have not asked for funds back, but would love to have the $50 back if I am not going to get the T-shirts. Gail

Book on Pilates for Dressage Riders/ Fjords in Atlanta

2004-04-18 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] What is the name of the Pilates book. I saw one at our tack store, and have never seen one again. I cannot tell you how much better my riding is since I have been working with a Pilates trainer! It is so much better to develop the posture

RE: White Hooves

2004-04-09 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm not an expert, but it is pretty common knowledge that hoof color has nothing to do with durability. I have several times seen it listed as a Horse Myth. This message is from: ruth bushnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am on another list

RE: Sadly, For Sale

2004-04-08 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Be careful about fantasizing that they will go to a much better home than you are providing. That may not be true. Very few horses get worked on a really regular schedule. That said, I definitely understand horseowner's non-use guilt

RE: Repairing Best Friends Grazing Muzzle.

2004-04-05 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] They have a 30 day guarantee. If you fail to contact them within that time, they will do nothing. Ours seems to be reinforced, but sometimes the glue that holds the reinforcing lets goeither within 30 days or later. Even

RE: Corn Oil Residue

2004-03-27 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I use a runner's water bottle to apply oil to feed. Has a top like some dish detergent bottles. Makes less mess.

RE: New Fjord owner :)

2004-03-27 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] There has been some horse mentioned on this list named Frodo. If you go to the archives and look under Frodo you may find mention of your horse.

Horse Vacations - Coaching in Bavaria or?

2004-01-28 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, Not exactly Fjord relatedbut.I am considering trying to entice (entrap?) my family into going on a family vacation. It is the only way I can get my grown son and daughter and their respective husband/wife in one place where

RE: proud cut

2004-01-07 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] The adrenal gland produces a small amount of testosterone which is why some mares will act like stallions. What about geldings that are treated like mares by other horses. I have a lower ranking gelding who is sometimes mounted by the other

RE: USDF Handbook for arenas

2003-12-31 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] There is apparently a newer edition that is updated in some respects. My farm supplier is still selling the old one.try to find the new edition. (I have no idea what the new edition date isold would be 99 or earlieris my guess

RE: your opinions on footing for arena?

2003-12-28 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] 8 might be a little deep. See here: http://216.239.57.104/search?q=cache:S-O_g15K114J:pubs.cas.psu.edu/freep ubs/pdfs/ub038.pdf+%22arena+sand%22++CRUSHED+BLUEhl=enie=UTF-8 for a pretty complete discussion of arena construction and materials

RE: National Western Stock Show 2004 Evening of Dancing Horses

2003-12-21 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, Just to let you all know that my husband Jim (Halverson) and I will be there. Maybe we will see you there. So far, I think we will be staying until the 25th...have not got departure arrangements made yet. We arrive on the Amtrak

RE: Fjords Ground Manners

2003-12-15 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] There are horses who are just always good. Usually much older ones, and rare I think. Jean We have two QH'sfull brothers. However, they look different, in that one is bigger, longer backed and has weaker hock conformationand is VERY

Fjord T-Shirts

2003-11-25 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Has anyone heard of an ETA for the Fjord T-Shirtsor whether it is going to be possible to produce them? Gail Russell Forestville CA

Fjord Video

2003-11-07 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is the video that is being done designed to have still shots in it? My son-in-law the movie maker intersperses stills and moving footage into the videos he does. The reason I ask is that it would be wonderful to have photos of Dave McWethy's

RE: question about temperament

2003-11-04 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] ou will be sold the moment you lay your eyes on them and feel their sweetness. It is like an aura, you have to experience for yourself. I have my Fjord gelding Gunthar boarded out (getting the spa treatment...green grass, barn, hugs before

Herm Sprenger Link Snaffle 5 3/4! Ebay

2003-11-02 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Y FAVORITE SEARCH RESULTS (1 of 1) - Item name:New Herm Sprenger Dressage Link Ultra Bit, NR Price:$19.99 Bids: 1 End date

Re: San Diego County Fjords for Sale

2003-10-19 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] It breaks my heart to part with her but to the right home I could let her go for 5000. Considering her training and breeding that is an extremely good deal. Where in San Diego county are you located? This must be the horse: http

Re: Dusty's Great Adventure

2003-10-19 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] My experience moving cows required a very agile horse to chase escapees who took off in rough terrain (up road banks, thru desert strewn with sage brush and large volcanic rocks (protection for cannon bones, fetlocks and coronary bands seemed

Re: 2 things advise and info request

2003-10-19 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] My husband has a dry skin condition and has tried a bunch of moisturizers. He says Ulactin (sp?) is by far the best. Maybe that would help. Gail One I have a horse 27 yr Appy I have known her most of her life.

Re: Rescue Fjords

2003-10-16 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Brigid, Yeah, it is short term. I feel for the farmers, the horses, etc. I guess it is this way with ANY rapid economic adjustment...there is always some pain felt somewhere...even if the end result is betterand more balanced

Rescue Fjords

2003-10-16 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Apparently the PMU industry is contracting severelyand SUDDENLY, to the point where even the slaughter industry is unlikely to be able to take all the horses that will have to be taken out of production. I did not include the entire post

Re: need info

2003-09-30 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] That company should be tracked down and persuaded (browbeaten into?) to train their personnel. What they did is trespassat the very least...and their drivers should be trained not to go dumping what could be potentially toxic materials

Re: LONG Just some cute reading.

2003-09-19 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] The backyard rider: Usually found wearing ..., and flannel nightgown, muck boots and down jacket in winter. EXACTLY! My preference is for soft cotton Lanz nightgowns (vintage, from EBAY...the patterns on the new ones stink!...and a 30

Re: Fjord Fest

2003-09-19 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jim (the wonder husband...who really prefers Quarter Horses...but is EXCELLENT support at Fjord events) and I are coming, and I may be able to talk Laurie, Gunthar's canter instructor into coming along as well. Gail

Re: using standard rules

2003-09-11 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] So.can the handicapped (or just slow-moving) use a Sedgeway to show a horse at the trot? :) Gail So only clean neat dress is expected...if you require running shoes to properly show your horse at the trot in Conformation, fine, wear them.

Re: cougar

2003-09-08 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] I also forgotthe Unrau's have lost foals to cougars from their herd that runs out. LIvestock guarding dogs are not a threat to people, as far as I know. Big, fuzzy.and friendlyexcept not to predators. If cougars are a normal part

Re: Cougar

2003-09-07 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] A cougar killed a Fjord in Northern CA...so I am told.At 06:03 PM 9/7/2003 -0700, you wrote: This message is from: jgayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] We finally heard the sound of real rain yesterday and last night. Have broken all records for dry

Re: Raising Standards - longwinded

2003-09-06 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Do you mean the nose rings have not gotten there yet? :) I hope it isn't a general trend, and I don't think so. -- Frankly, I really hate to go into the bank on Casual Friday. Some of those ladies in blue jeans look pretty silly

Re: a nightmare

2003-04-25 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brigid, What a story! Definitely of the nightmare quality! From your description, you are VERY lucky to have gotten Tommes out of that ditch. I am amazed he was even able to breath well enough to survive, given that his abdominal contents

Re: Gail's Video Problem- ..and news.

2003-04-13 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 12:59 PM 4/13/2003 -0500, you wrote: This message is from: Skeels, Mark A (MED) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gail: Just reading your message about your fuzzy picture. It is my beleif that your camera might be just fine, but if you have $200 worth

Re: Political commentary not .. Video Monitors yes

2003-04-11 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] I want a wireless one, I bought one for $175, and used about $200 worth of co-ax. I think I overpaid for the video camera...it was black and white and was fuzzy, like all security cameras.. It was a bit fuzzy, so I went rushing out about

Re: Tee Shirts

2003-04-10 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] But we are going to enjoy them so much! :) I am glad you did it! If I'd known it was going to become such a hassle I never would have gotten it started. -- Steve McIlree -- Pferd Skipper -- Omaha, NE/Las Cruces, NM, USA The air

Interesting Fjord picture on Ebay

2003-04-04 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3511620333category=26476 This is a book for sale. Have a look at the Fjord pulling a hay wagon. Looks lightly builtand like a white or red dunno visible stripe.

Bedding for foaling stall?

2003-04-01 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] My vet says not to use shavings...they get everywhere I guess. I would rather not use straw as it is difficult to clean. Would the pelleted bedding be any better than shavings? Does not seem like it, but maybe? Gail

Re: West Nile vaccine reactions / prices / frequency?

2003-03-28 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] My vet in Sonoma County CA just came out to give the second injection to a neighbor's horse. She said there have been confirmed West Nile infections in horses 11 months out from vaccineso now they are recommending every six months

Re: Dryland Distemper

2003-03-28 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] A minor update on my guy, that I began wondering about with the dryland distemper. Vet came...and figures he just got kicked and now has a persisting serum pocket. May take a while to get rid of it, but he is otherwise healthy enough.

Re: Dryland Distemper

2003-03-25 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 01:49 AM 3/26/2003 +1100, you wrote: This message is from: Karen Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dryland distemper is another term for pigeon fever, something we out West have become all too familiar with over the last year. I guess it's similar

Re: Waverly Auction, Update

2003-03-24 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello everyone, Apparently, 5 of the Fjords from the Hamlett herd will not be at the auction. They were sent to an Amish farm for tuning up and came down with distemper. Really too bad for Tim, and the Fjords. Do you know which ones

Re: Trailer cam

2003-03-12 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean Ernest in Alaska is, most years, the queen of dealing with frozen septic tanks (and Fjords...of coursse). Ask her about her techniques. Hi, Never thought of using that for a frozen septic tank.

Re: dogs/arena

2003-03-09 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] I know people whose UPS man refused to enter their drivewayafter experiencing several flats from the teeth of their ranch border collie. (A Fila can rip a tire off of a wheel !) No one loves Rotties more than I, they positively do make

Re: Friska

2003-03-09 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a chronically overweight friend who finally went on a medically supervised all liquid diet. He lost 50 pounds eating (if you can call it that) nothing but vitamin supplements and a liquid protein-enhanced diet drink. He said the point

Re: Fencing and Arenas

2003-03-05 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] HmmI bought Electrobraid...which sounds similar except that all wires are electrified. I have been considering using a similar system for an arena. My idea is that it would create the equivalent of a boxer's ring...where you bounce off

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2003 #59

2003-03-04 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gail, what are these brackets called I would make very good use of such a product, and gladly pay a pretty penny for them! as I have some persistently pushy ponies in pipe panel pens, pursuing one and other's plunder

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2003 #59

2003-03-04 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] We put electric on all of our pipe corrals. Local farm supply sells a bracket that goes on our 1 3/8 round panel pipe. Not cheap, but really works to keep them from bending the pipe. HOWEVER...Rom has an eating injury from kneeling to sneak

Re: boarding (fencing) woes again

2003-03-02 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Their insurer would be horrified to find out that fences are such that horses can be hit by cars. If you do break down and buy hot-wire, I would recommend purchasing a solar charger that you can take with you. Sorry you are having a tough

Re: Sarcoids in sheath?

2003-02-26 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] I had the vet out. Got the fresh out of vet school assistant, instead of the regular vet. She said something about squamous cell carcinoma as a possibility (which sounded BAD to me...but she did not seem worried). Did not think

Re: FJORDS AT AUCTION

2003-02-26 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] There must have been 30 or 40 sets that day. It is the same stuff they sell on E-bay. It was really all that was available other than draft harness and one or two other decent harnesses. I was advised to buy it by someone who should have

Re: FJORDS AT AUCTION

2003-02-26 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Does the cheap East Indian-made harness with the red buttons show up there? I bought some at Martin's at Turlock...that was almost the only kind of harness there...there was lots there and all sold for $140 to $180. Got it home and the tug

Re: FJORDS AT AUCTION

2003-02-26 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] There are auctions, and then there are auctions. I think it depends on how well-promoted the auctions are, and how well regulated. I know the draft community quite often trades horses at auction and that one does not automatically assume

Re: Broken Axis

2003-02-25 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] For most Fjords, the hair growing over the coronary band can easily look like the horse has a broken axis. Went out and looked at Adeline. She has this HUGE puff of hair at her coronary band. She could, indeed, have a broken axis

Re: Grabbson

2003-02-25 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] So is there anyone of those who are going who wants to purchase him?or is he in the rescue category at this point? Grabbson has been around since well before the evaluation system and the many new imported horses.I believe that until

Re: Tim Hamlet's Victor

2003-02-24 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] It is interesting to note that his sire Veslekar was licensed to breed as a three year old and Veslekar lost his license to breed as a five year old at the six week station evaluation in Nordfjordeid, the same year Tim bought Victor. Does

Re: A.S. Rinska bloodlines

2003-02-24 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] My now ex-stallion Romulus is a Rei Halsnaes grandson. He has a gorgeous head (it might have come from Ola Gik, not Rei Halsnaes), a gorgeous shoulder/neck, (although someone said he might have a thick throatlatch at the evaluation

Re: broken axis

2003-02-23 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] If Norway does not look for this, why would that be? My guess would be that they have not suffered the consequences of this conformational attribute (I won't call it a defect right now, since the Norwegians, at least, do not see it as a defect

Re: Waverly Auction, Hamlett Herd

2003-02-22 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is it possible that a broken hoof axis is fixable. I gather it can be created by poor farriery (or lack thereof). So could it be fixed? Are you meaning to imply that he could grow out of it? As far as the evaluation score and mention

Marketing Fjords, the TWIST!

2003-02-21 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ok, I confess, I watched the last episode of Joe Millionaire. And I was not even in the target audience. (They were after the young folks, who like to spend their money on consumer goods available at WalMart...not tack and horses, pastureland

Re: Proud Bottom Ranch

2003-02-19 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] PS: I tried the e-mail address ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) and it came back. At 07:45 PM 2/19/2003 -0800, you wrote: This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] How many horses are they keeping? They have an elderly broodmare named Lena

Re: Proud Bottom Ranch

2003-02-19 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] How many horses are they keeping? They have an elderly broodmare named Lena (C116, I think) that I wonder about. She was born in 1975. I have in mind a possibility for her if she is sound enough and trained enough to be a beginner's mount

Re: Sarcoids in sheath?

2003-02-19 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 06:31 PM 2/19/2003 -0600, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gail, It is possible that it could be a sarcoid, but it doesn't sound typical. It could be a number of things. I would have it biopsied to know for sure

Re: Fjords at Waverly Horse Sale

2003-02-19 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] The stallion may be going...Tim has 24 Fjords registered to his name. (Of course, maybe the NFHR does not yet have the 2002 babies listed.) How did you figure out who the consignor was? I tried the site, but not much info.

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