Re: mare with geldings

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Kim- I have always had my mares and geldings together. I have had a max of 5 horses to a min of 2 (one 24yo Paint mare and one 16yo Icey gelding). Currently, I have 4, 3 are mares and the one gelding. My 24 yo mare is the boss, and has

Re:drafty overheating / body mass problems

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have not been reading the list like I used to, but the string on drafty overheating / body mass problems caught my eye. What is EPSM? If it was already discussed, I appologoze, and woud appreciate a pointer to the discussion. Thanks

Bird in Hand Eagle 4W vehicle for sale

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] After much consideration, I have decided to sell my lightly used bird in hand eagle vehicle. I loved using this vehicle, but I no longer use it, and it is taking up space. It has $2000 worth of options. Shafts, telescoping pole

Re: To wear a helmet or not?

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] I ride western, and english, and 99% of the time I use my helmet. Trail rides, hunter paces, jumping lessons, clinics. I do not wear one when showing him Western..I do know my safety is at riskbut sometimes you just have

Re: new questions for the list

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] hi W. Peter Randall! My thoughts on the following, however, YMMV. re: the mane After I let my Fjords mane grow out for the winter, I roach it totally off in the spring. It grows in real nice, shape wise, and is easy to trim here

garlic for flys

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] Springtime is the company I use for garlic 800-521-3212. I have also used Wendals garlic. Springtime has good discounts for big purchases, and I use their other products on my horses and dog. A benefit to garlic was the time saver! I

re: flys in horses ears

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] We use garlic powder x2 a day in their meager grain portion once the little ear flys start. My older paint mare has very, very sensitive skin - and has reactions to everything but the garlic. I will also use fly masks. Within days

re: catching horses, source, email address change

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] email address change: I just got a new Internet provider (digital finally arrives in the boonies!). How do I update my subscription? Source: I used to feed source, but when feeding 5, it got expensive. I was also having trouble

Re: only foal comments

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] We've had two foals, and I started ponying them on short trail rides...leading up to longer ones, as soon as they respected the halter and leading. I continued to do this until it was time for riding. I have a very special memory of my

Herald

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have not gotten our Herald yet. ANyone else waiting for theirs? Michele

RE: Pinto's and Arabs

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] I forgot who asked, but regarding whether or not Rory, the Davenport Arab stud is 100% Arab and double registered Pinto, the answer is YES. he is 100% Davenport Arab and Pinto. I guess the Arab registry has made some changes. He has

Pinto coloring (vs Paint)

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] FWIW A Pinto horse can be any breed with color, however the white MUST have pink skin underneath, and the black/brown/palomino/gray/whatever color MUST have black skin underneath the coat. It also must be a certain size patch of skinI

re: offspring of grabb

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] Stovar is a Grabb grandson. He is just the most cuddly lovebug I have ever known! Maybe it is the Solar and sigrid cross? Michele I would be interested to know if anyone on the list has any offspring of Grabb and Gulldua. At one time

RE: Training a horse to square up

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Karen- I was taught to teach my horses to square up using a showmanship method - which means you can not touch the horse at all. I put the lead shank under the chin and fasten the chain on the metal loop closest to the ear (not sure

libby, no bounce bra's and studdy geldings ..... etc!

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] Have a great time at Libby Everyone! Was able to attend about 7 ( when Dave McWethy drove out?? ) years ago, and truly enjoyed watching a show that was much different from what I was used to (east coast). Taking up Teaching and leaving

My Myler Experince (good so far)

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] I bought a custom Myler bit for Stovar, w/ a 5 1/2 mouth. For some reason the bit I bought seemed backwardsmy trainer, the tasch shop folks...so I ended up sending it back to Myler. Ron Myler said I should have spoke to him directly

Fjord Biothane Draft Harness For Sale

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a Fjord Draft Harness, complete with adjustable collar and pad for sale. It is made of biothane, and real easy to clean! It is the medium decorated style (we had a choice of plain, medium and very fancy). Used maybe half a dozen

Re: eons and eons and eons, etc...............

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can add us to your list.Michele 35, and Dave 44.

Re:halter question - try a bell

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] Stovar, my 5 year old Fjord gelding, and Blue a paint gelding, both who were bred and raised as foals by me, are houdinis. Blue would actually step between the electric fence wires and step out of the pasture, much to the chagrin of his

Re: OT: Winter Coveralls

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have blue one piece suit that my husband used to get for his tow truck drivers. I am about your size, and I wear a men's medium. It is somewhat baggy and unflattering, but I can stuff my hooded sweatshirt and a down vest underneath

Re: Dreadlocks in the Tail

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] Both Sigrid (Grabb daughter) and Stovar (Grabb grandson) have the dreadlock type tail. Interesting to think it was an inherited trait? Anyone else with Grabb offspring notice this? Michele

Re: THE DUTCH KEURINGS

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] Carol Rivoire wrote: -- WHY DIDN'T THEY COME AND BRING HORSES? - #1 They don't want foreigners judging their horses? - #2 They think they already know everything necessary? - #3 They fear what the judges might say

Pinto Fjords????!!! For real????

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] Recently I purchased a black and white pinto Icelandic Horse. I know the Pinto registry has started registering gaited horses as pintos providing they had the correct color. I inquired about registering my mare and was told they considered

Warning about Woodstock Vermont hotel

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Folks- I just wanted to pass on a warning about a difficult motel in Woodstock Vermont. No need to give the gory details, however if you are planning on attending the NFHA show, feel free to contact me off line regarding this motel

Hives

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] Looking for information on hives with horses. Stovar has had hives off and on for the last few weeks. The vet is not overly concerned, so neither am I. Just wondering if anyone else's Fjord may have them. Thanks- Michele

Western Orthoflex Saddles

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Gail- The saddle is heavy compared to my other saddles, but, comprable to my husbands old Tex-Tan Western Saddle. Stovar is also about 15hh, so it is a long way to toss up a saddleso it may feel heavier than it really

ortho flex saddles

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] I love my Ortho-Flex Saddle. It feels like riding in a Caddy as opposed to my little old lady car! I got the Trail Pardner, a Western, Barrel Racing style saddle. The skirt is short and fits my Fjords back excellent. I just love it. I

Looking for contact information for Remmy Bron.

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Folks! I know someone out there must know how to contact Remmy Bron in Holland. I would really appreciate this information. I used to have her address, but alas, I can not find it. Thank you. Michele

Triple Crown Lite

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] From the Triple Crown lite Bag: A pelleted feed to provide minerals and vitamins for horses with restricted grain intake. Fortified to provide protein, essential amino acids, vitamins, trace minerals, macro minerals, bacteria and enzymes

Bucking and Head Tossing

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a question for you folks with experience in training young stock. My 4 year old has started an annoying habit of tossing his head. Usually this is at the end of a trail ride (and we still have a ways to go) of 85% through a workout

Re: Woodstock SHow

This message is from: Michele Bigelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List, I am a new subscriber, and will be an intermittent contributor. My Husband and I own 2 Fjords, Sigrid and Stovar, but we are currently in the process of selling Sigrid to a friend who has been riding and using her for the past year