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Dearest Debby,
My heart aches with yours. I wish I could hug my Fjordie tonight for you -
but now your Langster is playing with my Henry. Imagine them running
together, freely - with no pain.
My sincerest, heartfelt empathy as you go through this VERY
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All I can say (from now being a potential buyer) is that it is a buyer's
market out there. There are scores of horses available (too many in my
opinion) and as I look for my new partner - I am taking my time and waiting
for a spark to happen. Se
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Trotting bareback for 20 minutes every day will also greatly develop an
independent seat (so I have been told by many friends who have used that
exercise and they all have great seats).
Although, I am "far from perfect" - the best advice tha
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Hi Valerie
The vets were dismissing EPM - which drove me nuts. They were so focused on
Wobblers and were ignoring what was in front of them. The blood tests did
test positive for EPM and they did medicate, but they were still focused on
Wobblers without
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Ditto ditto ditto.
I just lost my beloved Fjord to EPM. I listened to all those around me that
it wasn't unusual for a trip here/there from a young horse and/or his feet
were improperly trimmed, and/or he was going through a growth spurt, etc.etc
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We (Anthony & I) would like to thank all of you who sent personal or group
messages of condolescences. All were very much appreciated. I haven't
responded individually, as it's just too difficult to type out over and over.
But, I did want
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He taught me Trust, he taught me unconditional LOVE, he taught me Respect,
Rapport, Patience, Timing, Feel, how to be Savvy. Henry was the great Teacher
that any human would ever have the priviledge of having.
Henry taught Anthony how to love horses and
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Thanks to all who replied (to list and privately). Your kind thoughts, words,
experiences are very well appreciated.
Although the test results are not in as of yet for EPM - we started treatment
yesterday.
As an update - he is at the OVC (Ontario Vet
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Taking a deep breath prior to posting this. I am looking for positive,
constructive posts on what "might" be happening and if I can take any "Fjord
Experience" to my vet, all the better. I hope this comes out the right way,
but
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Also to add that short grass length due to over grazing can cause the grass to
be stressed and sugar levels "high".
My Henry will "self regulate" on 24/7 turn out as well. Perhaps those that
are out all the time are better self-regula
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Amen! here's one of my favourite quotes:
"Horses don't need private stalls; they need other horses."
- Temple Grandin
Heather
who's Henry is out 24/7/365
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The wee ones are not Fjords in this video clip, but this video did make me
smile from ear-to-ear - so sharing it ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLlZ8WFi9ME&feature=player_embedded
Loved the music and the 3 cute wee ones that are so playful and cur
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I had Henry lightly started at 3.5 years and thought it was too soon (please
note that is my own "personal" opinion), but have only ridden him lightly
since. He is now 4 and still not putting too much pressure on him, but I am
asking for more (g
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As an update, I decided to reduce this entire package down to $1250 (excluding
shipping).
email me privately at: cavy_l...@yahoo.com for serious inquiries only.
Heather
- Wide Tree
- 16.5" We
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Agreed. I was looking for an Aussie saddle and was looking at the Syd Hill
(which would fit a Fjord) and it was 2,500 base price.
Hence, I went for the Tucker Equitation Endurance (which everyone asks - is
that an Aussie saddle? - which it isn't - b
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I have not personally used one, but have heard from a great # of people of
using them on round, wide horses (not specifically Fjords) with great
success.
I "almost" bought one based on the excellent reviews that I had read.
Heather
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I use a barefoot trimmer - MUCH different than a pasture trim performed by a
farrier.
Henry has been barefoot since birth. I can go on gravel, rough roads, pasture
- doesn't matter. Last summer he blew a HUGE abscess out of his front fore
hoof. I h
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Thanks ever so much! I am in Ontario, Canada.
I did yield Henry's hindquarters as he was coming out of the trailer, to do a
quick back up, back in ... but he did offer it first (his original thought),
but he wasn't going to go through with it.
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I hesitate to share this link (for some reason ...) - but going out on a limb
this morning.
It was a cold, rainy, windy, horrible day yesterday (well, today isn't that
much better). It poured and the rain actually felt that it was slicing you as
it
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I remember this video when it was a featured audition! inspiring :-)
I played with Henry today at Liberty and it definitely is the most rewarding
time I spend with him. It's been raining all day here in Ontario and he was
frisky and exhuberant - w
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Meredith - here's one in return:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TT87Bj6Kyc&feature=player_embedded
Heather
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I wasn't going to reply to this thread anymore, but Beth - thank you. That
was so very well written.
Heather
PS - the owner has written a letter to all of this and has commented on how
amazing "Barney" is doing t
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In light of the recent conversation threads going on ... I thought I would
share this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykAPG_Ap7cY&sns=em
Enjoy!
Happy Heather &am
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Amen! Pat himself fully admits these "games" have been around for ages (ie.,
they are not new). His sharing of knowledge to the average person (namely -
ME) enabled one to understand and communicate effectively with their horse.
I am far from p
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Not going to get into this one - but I have the originals Levels pack and I
know where this clip came from and it has been "skillfully edited" to show 4+
minutes of continuous reprimands (no releases) and has an explanation of what
was happen
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Indeed! LOL!!! Henry gets more frustrated that he cannot reach the next
blade of grass, versus ac - stepped on my rope!
Heather
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The only upset my Heidi has when
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Step one step back. Off the rope? nope ... rope still there. OK - step up
two steps and then maybe a sidepass? ... oh look! rope is now free. If rope
is not freed after attempts such as this, I will untangle - but ... I will try
yielding Henry in
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Most definitely common-sense should prevail at all times. Dragging reins,
chains on lines would not be my cup of tea.
My horse stepping on his lead line, is not a concern. When/if he does, he
either (a) moves off it, or (b) if it continues to drag with
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The whole point in the Circling Game (Parelli) is for this to NOT happen.
In the Circling Game you are in neutral watching for Rhythm & Relaxation (key
two points) and it is much more than a circle. It can be a circle, a Figure 8
(same send/draw)
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I do not follow my horse, or turn with him after the ``send``. It is his
responsibility to maintain gait, direction and look where he is going. I come
out of neutral for transitions and change of direction only.
I do not worry about him stepping on his
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In a tragic paddock accident this year, Bernice Ende lost her lead horse,
Honor.
Essie Pearl, her Norwegian Fjord will now be her lead horse. She is looking
for another Fjord (6 - 10 year old gelding) for her pack horse. The story is
here:
http
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OT - but had to recommend the new HBO movie, portraying the life of Temple
Grandin.
The movie captivates you from beginning to end and is just a wonderful
portrayal of Temple, who is an incredible woman that was diagnosed with autism
at the age of 4
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SHUDDER, not shutter ...
I am so tired today - I am not a window frame with shutters ... LOL!
Heather
--- On Thu, 2/18/10, Heather Baskey wrote:
What makes me shutter
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What makes me shutter (and I work in the science/biotech world) is:
are animal species first and will this eventually evolve into human
selection? now that's a scarey thought. Never, say Never!
Heather
--- wrote:
The birth of "Biopsita&qu
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F1qg35cH-A&feature=channel
The mounting was creative!
Heather
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For those following the FEI conference and for those who signed the
petitions:
"FEI round table conference at the IOC Headquarters in
Lausanne,
Switzerland today, February 9, the consensus of the group was that any head
and neck pos
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OK - so it's MUCH harder than it looks - LOL!!!
http://sharing.theflip.com/session/b37ce0a1059deb7a85d5675c87565cc2/video/991
0308
But, saying that - I think it was hard to get "bounce" to the ball, because it
is soft (needs air). It is a
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Submitted the completed survey, tonight.
Heather Baskey
Rockwood, ON
Canada
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Unbelievable!!! wow! I had chills ...
Thank you for sharing Eike!
Heather
http://www.reed-expo.de/hoptop2009/video/006_Zweispaenner_IG_Fjord.swf
Eike Schön-Petersen
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Quite enjoyed the "behind the scenes" camera work!!! Insider's peek ;-)
Heather
some behind the scenes camera work and different announcing (interesting, to
say the least!...;-).
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That was lovely and very enjoyable to watch.
Heather
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Short 1 minute video clip - having fun with Henry Fjord - at Liberty:
http://sharing.theflip.com/session/1ac652dbb5fbedb5beaa818760bcd424/video/957
2578
Heather
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I just uploaded a "montage" of video clips to YouTube of me playing with Henry
at Liberty ... approx. 4 minutes in length. At the end, the tarp clip - is my
friend Birgit and her Appy, Echo (Henry's best play bud).
http://www.yout
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Dear Kathleen
I was reading your blog and very sorry to hear the passing of your father. My
father passed away in December 2009 (also born in 1936).
My heartfelt empathy,
Heather
--- On Fri, 1/22/10, Kathleen Prince wrote:
Here's the link t
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Hi Mary
I purchased "Henry" (Mid's Jed) as a 2 year old, I have only employed Natural
Horsemanship (NH) techniques since purchasing him. I don't break it down as
positive reinforcement, or negative reinforcement. I just break it do
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When something doesn't work for me, I "separate, isolate" and "recombine".
Thanks for sharing,
Heather
Playing Naturally with Henry
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This message is from: Me Kint
Theyâre smart creatures,
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I couldn't agree more. If it feels wrong in your gut, it more than likely is.
Heather
I think when you lose your temper with a horse, it is time to get off. That
doesn't mean that you should let horses do
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Tis' a 3-beat gait.
Heather
Who is FINALLY getting SNOW!!! yeah (yes, I
love winter!)
Waltz, I think1,2,3
Melinda (who doesn't do much cantering at all - LOL) in Pittsburgh with
Mirakel and Norrman and
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A friend of mine uses Vaseline.
Heather
I've heard of people using PAM
Kim
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Henry Fjord went to his monthly Play Day with fellow Natural horse-people.
Here is a slide-show of photos from the day:
http://pets.webshots.com/slideshow/575655256WIPOet
We had set up an obstacle
course of many different "things". Henry never r
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It is these type of videos that inspire me. For those who cannot ride, yet
have a beautiful relationship/partnership with their horses - inspires me to be
better for Henry.
The link below is a favourite of mine and that I watch all the time - it not
only
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Beautiful!!
Heather
I just wanted to
let you all know that there is an artist in this area that is doing a Fjord
sculpture in bronze. Sherrie
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I just bought a Tucker Equitation Endurance saddle with a wide tree. I think
it is 23 pounds? light for most (still bit heavy for me, but lightest I could
find).
Nice short skirt (24") and can be "rounded" on the Tuckers as well
(western or
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Linda Tellington-Jones writes that the swirl on the forehead can tell a lot
about a horse's temperament. Friends of mine did our own survey of swirls
based on her writings. All of our horse's temperaments matched what Linda
Tellington-Jones w
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I recently wrote to Membership Support as I wasn't impressed by a certain
letter (still never validated) that was circulating on the internet. This was
the response that I received (yes, official validated statement) from Parelli
HQ.
He
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If an instructor ridiculed you - then he should be reported. There is
membership feedback on instructors. I always send in a review whether it was
positive or negative. Instructors are not permitted to criticize or ridicule
- they can get in deep doo-doo
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Henry has been home just shy of 2 weeks and yesterday was our monthly "Carrot
Stick Club Play Day".
I was soo proud of Henry ... he
was a star - he never refused one obstacle was was before him. I haven't
uploaded ALL
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Hi Laura
You can also test (with moving the front or hind end) whether your horse moves
like a "ball" or a "chair".
Henry will disengage his HQ readily (move like a ball, light to the touch) and
used to be a "chair" on the
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Oye - OK - I can try and explain this ... and will also give a link to my blog
(in the depths of my blog, you will find my PNH Level 1 audition and as messy
as it was - what I type out below is shown in the video clip - OR - search for
hvbaskey within YouTube
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Absolutely! I work on the ground first (pre-flight checks) and disengage, move
backwards, sideways, check out transitions, etc.etc.etc. Then, once aboard - I
re-check all the steps that I checked out on the ground.
I stand by the philosophy of
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Yes - one rein stops do work at the canter - you just have to be on the correct
lead when you do it ;-)
Emergency dismount all begins with the one-rein stop. Disengagement of
hindquarters. If you stopped with your left rein, then push the pommel (or
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Something that I don't see often when people work with horses (at several
barns that I have been at) is emergency stops/dismount techniques. Why wait
until something happens to test if it works?
Each and every time that I mount
Henry, I practice la
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I just purchased a Tucker Equitation Endurance saddle. It's a wide tree (but
also comes in extra wide). The wide fits quite nice and is a very comfortable
ride. I couldn't decide between a Western and English - so the Tucker
Equitation Enduran
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"Almost" ... sat in the WW in the store and didn't like how it pushed me
forward. Therefore, left it in the store and forewent the saddle trial.
Heather
Has anybody tried the wintec wide for their Fjord?
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Correct me if I'm wrong - but Laurie/Oz - wasn't there a situation where you
had to move? and you were "contemplating" the decision of saving the agony of
not moving one of your declining horses? and then almost everyone jumped all
o
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Ditto.
Heather
I'm more bothered by the comments telling people they have no right to
express their opinion than I am by the original opinions expressed.
Kate
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I was taught to massage the leg (lightly) and initiate being friendly to the
leg. Then give the cue (whichever way you do - mine is "lightly touching" the
chestnut for front, lightly touch the hock for rear) and it is the horse's
responsibili
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There was an incident here in Ontario a couple of years back, where an
experienced rider was riding her exceptionally well-mannered Canadian horse.
A bee sting in the arena and she was seriously hurt when her mount bucked her
off (noting this was incredibly
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Hi Kate
I am not a fan of lunging to blow off steam either.
However, I do
believe there is a time and place for everything - working out issues on the
ground is first and foremost (again, agreeing with what you have already
said).
I circle my horse to
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I am so glad you brought this up - as I thought I was losing my mind!
YES -
fur is flying EVERYwhere.
Heather
Playing Naturally with Henry
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From:
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Subje
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I agree :-)
Heather
From:
"katesei...@aol.com"
Beautiful head and face, and a
build just the way I seem to like them - big and drafty and solid.
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I received my scorecard today from the Parelli audition team. Henry & I have
officially passed Level 1 :-)
Rec'd Level 3+ for our "Friendly Game" and a
Level 2++ on our overall relationship.
Heather
Playing Naturally!
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The "new" Barefoot Lexington model (coming out Sep 09) apparently has
adjustable stirrup placement (I am taking alot of people commented they didn't
get proper leg placement - common complaint).
It will be interesting to hear
the reviews
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What saddle pad are you using with it?
Heather
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on a long ride if Lily gets a bit hot, or when doing more energetic things than
usual, it slips badly. Has
anyone got a solution
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Barefoot (Treeless) just came out with a new spiffy Dressage saddle called the
"Lexington". It will be available in September 2009.
Just when I was
"convinced" to go with the Wintec Wide (Parelli totes if you cannot afford
their Fluidity
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For those who use grazing muzzles - how on earth did you get your Fjordie to
graze? was it tough love? did you just send them out there?
Henry willingly
has the muzzle put on - NO fuss at all. I bought the Best Friends that
attaches to a break-a-way
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Adding my un-scientific data ... 3 year old gelding - big dapples in the Spring
... faded out into a beautiful creamy summer coat.
Heather
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Hello All,
It's time that Henry is introduced to the grazing muzzle and I am ready to
purchase the deluxe BFF grazing muzzle. For those who have this brand - which
size did you choose? I was looking at the "oversize" (for large headed
bree
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What a beautiful story Lisa. I am new to Fjords too (Henry coming into my
life last year) and I believe he smiles back at me too, with those big
beautiful eyes.
Thank you for sharing such a lovely story,
Heather
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I just received my Parelli e-Newsletter - and lo & behold, a question about
needles/shots came up ... sharing with the group - as it was a busy topic as
of late.
Â
Heather
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QUESTION
Okay, I am at a total loss with my 3-year-old mare who recently trie
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what a fantastic newsclip!!! and wish I was riding in that gorgeous state
park ;-)
Heather
~
Here is the direct link... it is no longer the third one down:
http://www.kgw.com/video/video-index.html?nvid=362126
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Heather
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Very happy and grateful for a healthy mom and baby,
Lori
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Oh Kate!!
WOW - what a great happy ending for Johanna ... yes, I am sentimental at heart
and can COMPLETELY understand.
Congratulations!!!
Heather
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A very special thank you to my friend Chris â who after a hectic day at
work AND battling hours of traffic â never wavered from her offer of
videotaping Henryâs Official Audition. The sun was beginning to set, my
nerves were fried â Chris told me
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Thanks to all the responses. This has helped a great deal.
As Henry is still growing, always been on a round bale - I was "lost" when the
barn manager asked me how much he should get. Of course, we will monitor his
weight and ensure he gets
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Hello All,
Henry has always been on a round bale. He is now at a farm which feeds square
bales (yeahhh!!!). The Barn Manager asked me how much to feed
him. She currently feeds horses in that paddock, 1 bale of hay per day per
horse. I told
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Awesome!!! enjoyed the Fjord spotlights
Heather (who needs a pair of clippers, after witnessing the great grooming
"clips" !!!)
--- On Mon, 4/27/09, Jim Barnhart wrote:
Kristin Lee and Linda Severson-Kerr did a
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Friend took these photos ... from Parelli Clinic with Ron Pyne (of Ontario).
Henry is obvious in them (he's the only Fjord).
http://picasaweb.google.ca/sonsie.meadows/RonPyneApril2009?feat=directlink#53
28673573722823154
He
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Hello All,
I went to my "first" off-site clinic yesterday with Henry. For 2 days prior I
could hardly sleep. Worried about a million things, including how Henry would
handle an all day clinic (he's not 3 until the end of May) - my nerves we
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For those who asked ...
http://redrockcavies.com
This Spring (2009) I did retire from breeding/showing. I am an active judge
(licensed in the States and Canada) and therefore, very busy!!! something had
to give and it certainly was not going to be the
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Hello from an Offender of not trimming messages. Although, I have been in
good graces for a few days, I will explain the errors of my ways.
Unfortunately, I get so excited about a topic and/or rush to reply, that I
have been rude and have not trimmed
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What's spring grass look like? we still have pockets of snow ...
Henry is desperately searching for green blades ... it's mostly still
snow-white, or muddy-brown.
Fantastic article - enjoyed reading it :-)
Heather
--- On Tue, 4/14/0
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Searched archived messages for trail saddles and was wondering if anyone can
give me more input (on list, or privately) on:
Abetta Deluxe Trail Saddles (review and size of tree that you went with)
Aussie Saddles (what "brand" did you go wit
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Show casing my best pony pal, Henry ... the site includes my blog and is a
work in progress ... more to come!
http://henryfjord.infinitecreations.ca/
Heather
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Exactly the reason that I find Natural Horsemanship is so perfect for Fjords.
Heather
--- On Fri, 4/3/09, Robin Churchill wrote:
Our Fjords can be very
> stoic about some things, which can serve to hide their
> sensitivity - and they are extr
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VERY creative!!! adorable!!!
Heather :-)
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For those who want to chat, brainstorm about Parelli (or other NH) concepts -
I have created a group dedicated to Fjords who are raised/trained with these
methods:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/natural_fjordhorse
Yep - another "yahoo group" ..
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I really have to learn not to wear sweaters/jackets with an
elastic bottom to it. For as soon as I take my eyes off Henry, he's got the
little tab that tightens the elastic in his mouth, pulls it away towards him
(stretching the elastic) and
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Still baby steps, but last night - I laid across Henry's back as he stood VERY
quietly at the mounting block. I flexed his neck back and forth (left/right)
with reins. He thought that was pretty cool as he found out that on one side
there was deli
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Absolutely FANTASTIC photos and look at you, in shades and a tee!!! :-)
Last weekend in Wellington County, ONTARIO (not Florida - LOL!!!) it hit minus
20 with a very bad wind chill (high gusts of wind that went right through to
the bone). Just letting you
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