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Hey thanks re the ducksI have two little ponds so they have a place to
go if chased.
My horses are totally ok with the dogs.but they do perk their ears when
they see Kodiak and his big WHITE fluffy tail off in the distance. Once he
is visible
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Exactly, Cherrie.that is another part of having Kodiak that I like. In
the summer he wanders all over the property and neighborhood at night. So
far no one has complained and I tell my neighbors what he is doing and they
think it is great. During
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Robinactually, maybe I'll send my Irish Terrier.HE is the racoon
killer - haha.has brought several home - YUK!!
On 1/17/09 12:38 PM, "Robin Churchill" wrote:
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Same here Caroland, after my bragging on about my Great Pyr
yesterday.he spent the night in the barn, not a PEEP out of him and he
is right back in there this am. Temps near -40 must be his breaking
point!!!
Linda in WI
On 1/16/09 7:49 AM
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Fred.you might remember that I had a small mare attacked by what most
everyone felt was a young cougarlast spring. When "Kodiak" wandered on
to my property a fellow fjord owner suggested he was sent to keep the cougar
off the property
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Oh, I do the hot water deal too..each eve I put hot water in the buckets
and they don't feeze for a long time so each horse gets a nice drink after
dinner. If it is not way below zero the horses keep the barn warm enough to
keep the water from fe
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Hu, what a shame.taking two wonderful breeds and ending up with a
"what"???
LJBL in WI
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He is a cutie.and, I feel badly when I read "he is last on the pecking
order".thinking, depending on the herd, that could mean he is not
getting enough to eat.
I remember visiting a fellow with a fjord for sale.
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Your horse would barely have to chew with senior feed.
You are right...freak stuff happens. I had a little pony attacked by what
everyone agreed was a young cougar.
Keep us posted on her progress.
Linda in WI
On 9/3
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Good question, Corinne.
I have one toomy 6 year old gelding, Hasse, is a lighter brown dun, with
black stripe down his mane and tail, BUT, his striping down his back is red
and the stripes on his legs are red..
Seems li
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Totally cool..hope I'm still ridin' and drivin' when I'm 101 - hahaha!!!
LJBL
On 6/28/08 9:04 AM, "Starfire Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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Linda...interestingly, my daughter was certain she was tracking small
animal...but, after being at this clinic she is leaning to a "mixed" tack.
She is comfortable with horses and getting more comfortable with cows.
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I have enjoyed the discussion on cantering.
My three fjords
Sven is a trotter, hates to canter, and, isn't very good at it.Amen!
13.3trained to drive. We ride him a little bit. Sweetest guy ever and
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What a wonderful compliment to Kristin and Jeager (and trainer Melissa) for
their fabulous showing at the WSCA show. Congrats to them.
To me, success at a WSCA open show is a special compliment :)
Open shows are tough. My da
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I use the "Best Friends" muzzle.
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Heck, I use whatever I have on hand from baby shampoo (for the face) to
Suave to Main and Tail.seems to me mine always look good - until the
next roll - haha!
Good ole' elbow grease and grooming should do the tricks
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Carolhow interesting you suggest that. I had to tie my hands and stuff
a sock in my mouth to keep from taking a donkey and her baby home while at
the expo. Cutest pair I have even seen.
Hu, maybe I should reconsider:)
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Kate.we do have eagles that nest nearby but the wounds are more like a 4
legged critter.
So far, the most likely are small mountian lion, single wolf..both of which
have been sighted in the area.
Fencing is not a possibilit
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Yes it helps a lot. I,too, wondered if it was a young animal. We do have
some wandering that get away from captive situtations
Thanks for your hubby's help.good source.
Linda
On 5/26/08 8:37 AM, "Alicia E
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Hi Fjord Lovers;
I need some suggestions:
Yesterday I turned out my Swedish Gotland mare (21 years old) at 6am, on the
pasture. She is turned out with a large paint gelding.
At 1pm I went to bring them to the dry lot and fou
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MarciaI am chuckling at the sight of your fjords galloping for their
grain:)
My three can be out in the pasture, I walk out there, tell them to get home
and they head to the barn. They have learned that if they don't
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I use the tick spray and wash the tails with tick shampoo...but, I think the
shampoo is hard on the dock. I am going to try the hair spray!
Linda in WI
On 4/16/08 9:41 AM, "Ellen Barry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wro
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Yes, spring can be a ways away. It takes months for me to get all three
fjords shed out. One has to be really shed out by mid Aprilhe is going
to the MN Horse Expo :)
LJBL in WI
On 2/4/08 6:37 PM, "Emily Wigl
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My horses and my goats are put under anesthesia for castration. I held one
of my first male baby goats while he was castrated (told it was not that big
a deal), no anesthesia, and vowed I would never, never castrate an animal
lik
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Ellen...I purchased a Smuckers biothane pairs harness ... A long time
driving instructor helped me get them fitted to my fjords. As he untangled
and adjusted the pieces he remarked several times about the quality. He
thought
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I am asked, often, if the fjord is as gentle as they seem, as I wander
around the MN Horse Expo.
I ask the person if they have horse experience. I ask if the horse is for a
child. I ask what they are going to use said fjord for.
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Maybe.try oil of peppermint on a cotton ball down the holesit works
for micemaybe moles. LJBL in WI
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Kate.give your boy time. Winter is the worst time of the year for
"looks"fjords mature slowly. If you are used to the "other" breeds,
well, just give him time. About this time of year I have to tri
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Kate.my daughter and I took our gelding and our mare and foal to an open
show to "get experience" for the fjord show. Like you mentionedwe were
with about 20 quarterhorses in a halter class.and nice ones at
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Oh ya, for sure.I own Fair Acres Sventh best guy. Today, I
took him out for the first time in awhilegood as gold. He is just such
a sweetie. He was born on Roger and Diane's farm.18 years ago. He
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Thanks, Jeaninteresting - LJBL
On 6/26/06 9:53 PM, "Jean Ernest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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Jeanfrom where do the Highland Ponies originate? Have a website? Just
curious...never heard of them. Linda in WI
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Geniethis is a friend and I think $1.00 is fair. Twelve years ago we
paid $.50 a mile for our trainer to haul. My friend is a poor vet student
friend of my daughtersI'll give her a little break. But, still nice
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Agree, Jeanand to be honest, I don't really like to haul others
horsesjust not my thing. LJBL
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Thanks for the input everyoneI think I'll go for around $.60 a mile.
linda
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Jeanhummm, I am thinking more like 55 cents a milebut, that is
including wear and tear on the vehicle and my time. I am wondering too, if
I count the trip home in the calculations.
Thanks for your thoughtsothers?
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Hi...can someone give me an idea what I might charge to haul a horsedoes
one charge by the mile? Linda in WI
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Arduthno explainin' necessary.just get the darn thing. I have a
similar idea for my barn.LJBL
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CynthiaI understand re "the world revolves around ME". However, I am
starting to see a change in Hassewhat was once a pain in the butt to
deal with him is now calm and ordinary. He seems to be settling in to
&q
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Marsha JoI am chuckling. At the expo this year I brought my hayand
we called it "the crappy hay". It is GREAT because the horses can chew on
it all day and not get fat. It is stemy and they have to work hard
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Dan...he is beautifulmove here to WI - haha.I hope to breed my mare,
Lena, within the next 5 years. Had her son, Hasse, out today with the
saddle on and a bridlehe is so cute. Taller and looks GREAT western.
Like hi
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More and more I am inclined to try your methodessential oils. I hate
using the flysprays cuz I feel as tho they don't really work longer than it
takes me to walk out of the paddocks.
Along with natural methods, I plan
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Mark...no problem with the leadsand the parelli are probably taught to
stand and stay anyway:) Leads can be attached through the windows and
plopped across their backs.
I get in the trailer with my guys...all are good and onl
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Well, not sure I would say "fear" but, once a horse learns that no matter
whathe is not the bossthings settle down. Takes a lot of pratice
and repitition. You have heard of this? As you work on a taskif
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MarshaI completely agree. IMO, allowing the little nosey guys to 'help'
just encourages the mischief and the game.
My 4 year old is still "in my face" and too rushyand, completely spoiled
by his mo
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Tish..yea!! How about noonish-1pm??? Look forward to seeing you.
LJBL
On 4/25/06 10:18 AM, "Chris McMahon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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My 4 year old fjord does some of this toosilly stuff. I have recently
seperated him from his mother and uncle since they rarely dicipline him. He
is actually better - listening better - trying harder to be a good boy - so,
h
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Good story/sharing Carol.I did same. Enjoyed days of driving
Svengave an "intro to driving lesson" to a gal I met who wants a horse.
She is a polio victim and while she wants to rideintroducing her to
driving
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Yes, Trish.whoohooo. Will be so fun to see you and catch up. Remember
when we took that nice drive with Sven and the SCONES??? Long time ago -
and a life ago for me:)
LJBL
On 4/13/06 9:24 AM, "Chris McMahon" &
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My first fjord, Sven, is 13.3 and PERFECTwe use him primarily for
driving but he is ridden. Lena is a little taller, rides and drives (14.hh)
Sven is 18 yrs this year and Mr. Steady Eddy.Lena is 11 and truly in her
prime.
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Ellen.too funny about the gal in the tack shop.uffda! Linda Baker
Lottie in WI
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Hi..registration papers lost? Who cares? If the horse is good that is
all that really matters (unless breeding, of course). Our 25+ year old app
mare has no papers and I could care less. She is a 'fjord' in spot
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Solution...get a new pair of gloves.toss the ones with "stickers":)
LJBL
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Fjord ownersI hope all of you who are "new" to fjords or "new" to
showing will consider bringing your horse to the next "hands on" event or
show. My daughter, Anne, is the "show" per
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Hi - do you have a fjord for sale, older, experienced on trails and/or ring
riding and live in the MN / WI area...mare or gelding.?
If so, please contact me @ [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I have been asked to help a woman find a
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Fredwhen you say "male" lamado you mean intact? I raise dairy goats
and have thought of getting a lama.a neighbor has onebeautiful
black. He is stunning as he stands at the far end of the pasture watchin
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A postergreat. Will it be available for presentation by the end of
April??? We attend and participate in the Minnesota Horse Expo and would
LOVE to have something to feature..WI 's expo is the weekend before.
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I did not get the attachment eitherLinda Baker Lottie in WI
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Kay.re fjords smelling different. Imagine the look on our faces when my
daughter and I were cleaning our fjord mare's udder and discovered it
smelled like "human B O "..we about died laughing. She is such
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My mare Lena is out of Grabbsonand her son, Hasse is out of Fair Acres
Sven II.the Stienfinn son.geesh, no wonder his is such a doll!!
I am really enjoying this discussion.and learning a lot.
Linda Baker Lottie
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Rhonda.cute:) Thanks for sharingLJBL
On 1/21/06 6:06 PM, "Rhonda Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> Shampoo Alert! -R.Taylo
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Kay - cute story. I have a 23 year old QH who won the "Mudball" blue
ribbon award at one of my baording barns years ago. He, to this day, finds
the sloppiest, muddiest spot and rolls several times, all sides, and
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Daniellethere are two fjord horse shows in 2006 - which date are you
talking aboutthanks.Linda in Wi
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For newSmuckers
On 12/28/05 9:06 AM, "Larry Goss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> I need either a used single driving harne
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Yathose really big ones. I have a friend who body clips her fjord and
she uses that one..my "regular" sized clippers would not work. The big
clipper is spendy..Linda in WI
On 11/28/05 8:23 PM, "Eile
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Anitawhat an interesting story. Glad to know the horses are back home
and being cared for with love. Linda Baker Lottie in WI
On 11/26/05 11:16 AM, "Anita Unrau" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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