Re: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #80

2007-04-09 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 4/5/2007 11:13:03 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Subject: Feed through fly control This message is from: "fjords" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Does anyone have a preference for which feed through fly control to use?

feed, grass, and founder issues

2007-01-20 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi to All, I had surgery on my back a couple of weeks ago so I am behind in my response to the never ending issue of laminitis and how to deal with our chubby Fjords. A friend of mine introduced me to a great web sight concerning safe feed and grasses

Parelli training

2007-01-20 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I have followed Pat Parelli for several years and have had my Fjord to a couple of different Parelli trainers. I have also attended some clinics. I hate the commercialization and how unnecessarily high his prices are, but I still think his methods

winter seat improvement

2007-01-03 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I too would be interested in how to break the habit of lurching forward when Aron scoots out from under me. He has had tons of training, but unfortunately it is his response when spooked. I was happy to hear I am not the only one who is dealing wi

Yawning

2006-12-21 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, Does anyone know the reason or reasons a horse may start to yawn excessively. I recently have taken a horse with a 2 week lease toward purchase. After a couple of days, he started to yawn. Maybe 6 to 8 times in a row. I have been told this is b

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2006 #254

2006-11-12 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/12/2006 10:31:46 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: POPULAR TRAINERS This message is from: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This subject comes up all the time.

saddle placement

2006-10-27 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean, It might be that some of the saddles are designed to be placed more forward. I have a Free and Easy and it is supposed to go an inch or so in front of the shoulder blade. The theory is that the shoulder blade can move freely under the saddle wit

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2006 #230

2006-10-14 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] What to do or not to do. I am inclined to believe the best thing for your special Fjords is to humanely put them down. It sounds like they are not safe, for you or themselves. Very difficult to find a good home. I also want to mention that I enjoyed the

treeless saddle

2006-10-06 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Cherie, I don't mean the Bearfoot one. That one doesn't seem to have as deep a seat and not as much selection. It is also over a $1000. I am trying to keep the cost of this saddle down and I am looking for a deep seat. The frontier equestrian is a v

treeless saddle

2006-10-05 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I am still checking into the various treeless saddles. Anyone have any experience or knowledge of the treeless saddle made by Sydney Saddle works? They are located in Jasper, MO. Onna The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.c

Banner

2006-10-02 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Did Pattie Jo's gelding, the 13 year old, Banner, ever sell? Onna The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw

Waverly Sale

2006-09-30 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I have myself between a rock and a hard place. I bought a Haflinger off the Internet and he was totally misrepresented. I am trying some legal action and right now don't know exactly how that will play out. In the meantime I have found a spotted dr

tree less saddles

2006-09-27 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Has anyone had experience with the bob marshall treeless saddle vs. the Hilason treeless? There is a big difference in price and I was wondering if the difference in price is because of the bob marshall name, or if there really is a difference in

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2006 #211

2006-09-20 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Barred from competition at Libby, As much as many like to show their skills in competition, when competing at upper levels, I have always felt politics control the results, not necessarily a person or the horses ability. What an unfortunate experience f

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2006 #192

2006-08-30 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I want to thank everyone who responded to the issue of a heavy forelock. There was lots of good information and advice. I plan to follow up and see what happens. Onna

heavy Fjord forelock

2006-08-27 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I have a Fjord with a long heavy forelock. He is a wonderful horse, except if he becomes frightened, his reaction is to take off at a dead run and he is very quick. Out of 200 hours riding, I would guess 180 are in the arena, little exposure to tra

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2006 #132

2006-06-16 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/16/2006 11:04:08 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, I have used the Isabell Wintec dressage saddle on my Fjord and it worked very well. I used an extra wide gullet. The saddle sells right around $1000. I lo

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2006 #124

2006-06-05 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/5/2006 7:52:59 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Subject: RE: fungus This message is from: "Skeels, Mark A \(GE Healthcare\)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Where is this fungus located on the horse and how does the vet h

fungus

2006-06-04 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I have been dealing with the ever constant problem of fungus with my Fjord. I have been using a different vet and he has me using Captan, the anti fungal powder one uses on roses. I have been having more success with this than any of the other reme

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2006 #87

2006-04-23 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 4/23/2006 1:48:42 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: "Skeels, Mark A \(GE Healthcare\)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Horse Trailering This message is from: "Skeels, Mark A \(GE Healthcare\)" <[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2006 #87

2006-04-23 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 4/23/2006 1:48:42 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Subject: transport This message is from: "Debbie Shade" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am looking for a ride for a pony from New England to Cody Wyoming or Billings Mont

Small Fjord - thank you

2006-03-17 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I would like to thank everyone that tired to help me find a 12.2 Fjord. There was a cross Fjord mare in Oregon and also the mare that Curt has, and both would have worked as far as age and training. However the one in Oregon was very very alpha, w

Small Fjord

2006-03-10 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Does anyone know of someone who would have a small Fjord for sale. I would love one around 12.1 or 12.2. Thanks, Onna

Carol Revoir

2005-11-03 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Carol, I would like to discuss the possibility of sending you a Fjord next spring for consignment, providing I don't end up in the hole because of the rising cost of gas. Ha. I don't have your email address, so if you could contact me personally, I wou

seaweed meal

2005-09-28 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have decided to put my horse on seaweed meal and the only thing I can find in St. Joe, is a powder called Ultra Kelp. I think there is something like 3 million sites on the Internet for seaweed. If someone is using seaweed and knows a reliable Intern

Kids are Creative - Read all the way to the end

2005-09-17 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A fifth grade teacher in a Christian school asked her class to look at TV commercials and see if they could use them in some way to communicate ideas about God. Here are some of the results: scroll down. God is like...BAYER ASPIRIN He works miracles

fungal infections

2005-09-12 Thread onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Several weeks back Sealmeal and another product were discussed concerning increasing immunity to help prevent fungus. Once again Aron has had fungus flair up and I really think it is time to put him on one of mentioned products. I would like to try

My one and only brag alert

2005-08-21 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I'm 62 yrs. old, Aron is 8 yrs. old and we have been taking lessons for about 3 years, both of us starting out as beginners. Because of my work hours, just about every time I ride, it is a lesson, so I manage about 1 hour a week. Today, we comp

feed

2005-08-10 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Right now I am finishing up what is left of the Natural Glow that I purchased, since I found out that Natural Glow and Strategy are considered feed for high performance horses and are high in calories. If I can find the article I read that informa

fungus

2005-06-30 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I would like to thank everyone that had experiences with fungus and responded to my problem. Hopefully I will be able to get this under control. I have some interesting news to pass on. I talked with one of the nutrition experts that sell Miracle glo

grooming

2005-06-05 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Several months back someone mentioned a great product for grooming, had to be purchased off the Internet. I was positive I wrote it down, but can't find it anywhere. I want to show my Fjord for the first time in an introductory dressage schooling

Natural Glow

2005-05-08 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, A few weeks back there was a discussion about Natural Glow horse feed. Does any one have a web sight for this feed. I live in NW Missouri and no one handles it in St. Joseph, nor have they heard about it. With a web sight, I might be able to locat

Natural Glo and mane

2005-03-27 Thread onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a Fjord whose mane falls over no matter how short I trim, but he is also on the heavy side and I would love to try the Natural Glo, but am leery to do so if he would put on more weight. Those of you who have fed Natural Glo, how much do you feed yo

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2005 #63

2005-03-15 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Saddles, Wintec and Albion' I have an Isabella dressage synthetic and you can change the tree and I found it fit my Fjords real well, except I had to change the tree for each one. Well, that didn't last long. Far to lazy for that stuff. So I d

dressage magazine and green broke

2005-03-15 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pam, I hate to appear blond, but do you know how I could find this magazine Ha. I kind of live in cowboy country. Sounds interesting. Also, I had one more thought on green broke. How green broke a horse is may also depend on how honest the seller is a

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2005 #62

2005-03-14 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: rough trot and green broke. I think some of you have hit the nail on the head. I have been taking dressage lessons for almost 3 years and I have learned that if the horse does not relax his jaw and bend at the pole, which causes him to raise hi

Our lives with horses

2005-02-07 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean, I loved your "Our lives with Horses." You mentioned "Run for the Roses." Jane Olivor is one of my most favorite singers and I have all of her CD's. I went to see her in concert in Houston back in the 80's. I believe she helped write the song. Nic

Re Laurie and Oz

2005-02-01 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I had horses for 6 or 7 years and never rode because I didn't know how and was afraid. I always felt people were pressuring me to ride. But I read an article by either John Lyons or Pat Parelli and they said people have horses for different reasons, s

riding into the golden years

2005-02-01 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, The more I read about those of us that are riding past age 50, I remember the comment my instructor made when I first called her and wanted to start ridding lessons at age 59. She mentioned that there are a lot of women and men starting their riddi

50 year olds

2005-01-31 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > I can't resist you fifty year olds talking about being at the end of your > riding days. Shame. I am eighty now and cleaning up the old saddle to get > back on Fjord Gunnar. Of course I ride in my arena and he is a grumpy boy > but very reliable unde

Fungus--A Belated Thank you

2004-11-21 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Four or five weeks ago I asked for help with a fungal infection. I would like to thank everyone that emailed possible solutions and want to pass on what I feel really helped in the event someone else encounters the same problem. I would definitely r

fungal infection

2004-10-29 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, My horse developed a fungal infection. I had him on the powder additive to his food for 14 days and the infection on his body has cleared, but his face still is a problem and he continues to rub because of the itching and has created several raw areas

horse and rider prayer

2004-10-02 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Several months ago I saw in one of the many horse catalogs I get in the mail, a prayer for the rider and a prayer for the horse. One could buy them separately in a nice frame. I didn't buy them at the time, but now I would like too and I have never s

Beet pulp

2004-10-02 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Hello Beet pulp is still full of the sugars that came from the plant. The sugars are hard on the Pancreas and in turn affect the Longissimuss muscle in the topline of the horse. They grew beet pulp here in the valley years ago and they kill the plant wi

beet pulp

2004-09-28 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I would like to know why Kelly is so against beet pulp. I have been feeding beet pulps to my horses every day. So far I haven't found anything bad about it. That includes what I have read about it or from my own experience. Thank you in advance for y

winter riding

2004-09-28 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I do not clip my horse in the winter. If following a ridding session, he is sweating, I put a cooling blanket on him and it absorbs the moisture fairly quickly and then I am able to turn him back outside. Onna

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2004 #75

2004-04-04 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 4/4/2004 6:59:26 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Sue, I just got a new Pacific cart last fall (too late to even use it) It is stored in the hay barn..I put sup

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2004 #16

2004-01-22 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wanda, There is an 8 month old Fjord colt for sale in Michigan that is a white dun for $2200. I would love a white dun. They are basically white with all the black in the right places. I want to call about him. The Baileys own him and they are down sizin

girth

2004-01-15 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I recently purchased a Free and Easy dressage saddle with a single flap. Since it is a single flap the billets come through the flap and you don't have as many holes to adjust the girth with. I am using a 20 inch wintec girth right now and I am alrea

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2004 #9

2004-01-14 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 1/13/2004 11:09:08 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This message is from: Tamara Rousso <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Harrison Fjord (Anvil's Harrison) passed his pre-purchase exam and is home with us! Wahoo! He Tamara, I'm so

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2003 #226

2003-09-27 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I just sent a flex mold form back to the Free and Easy saddle company in Colorado. It made a perfect impression of my horses back. A little pricey $100, but well worth it. I have spent more than that in shipping charges on trying out saddles that don

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2003 #224 bits.

2003-09-24 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I have done some research about bits and I finally decided on the loose ring KK French link snaffle bit. I believe it is one of the kindest bits you can buy and is considered pinchless. Your horse will be able to feel the slightest rein cues with the

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2003 #218

2003-09-17 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In regard to saddle fitting, I presently have an Isabelle dressage and yes it is difficult to get that extra wide gullet in place, but believe me it is possible. The extra wide fits both of my horses very well, however with the irons being back 2 inches

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2003 #215

2003-09-14 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I was wondering if anyone has had experience with horse sneakers. From the discussion about old mac's and easy boots, old mac's seem to be the preferred choice, but no one has mentioned horse sneakers. I was wondering if they are easy to put on and ta

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2003 #213

2003-09-11 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, There has been a lot said about Old Mac's and Easy boots. Has any one had experience with horse sneakers? They are a bit expensive, but maybe worth it. I was wondering how easy they are to put on and take off and if they stay on. I know some have a pr

mosquitoes and flies

2002-07-24 Thread Onnak2000
Hi, I received in the mail a magazine called Fascinations. In it was advertised a brand new product for catching and trapping all biting insects. The product is found at www.fightthebite.com. I have talked to the company and they are catching biting flies including horse flies, and mosquitoes and o

West Nile Virus

2002-06-26 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, In response to the West Nile Virus. I vaccinated all 3 of my horses with the West Nile vaccine. A mini, a Haflinger, and my Fjord. No problems with either one. I live in NW MO. There have been a couple of cases in this area. One human, which I believe re

shyness

2002-05-12 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I want to thank every one of you that offered suggestions on how to handle my Fjord with his aloofness and shyness. I have lots of ideas to work with. Onna

shyness

2002-05-11 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I would really appreciate some help or suggestions from every one of you, if you have the time. I have a Fjord (my first) and a Haflinger (also my first). I am afraid I will eventually have to sell one of them, do to lack of time to give each to amoun

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2002 #89

2002-04-18 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, In regard to the Freedom fly drops. I did 3 different things last summer to keep the fly population down. I used freedom fly drops, equitrol in their feed, and I sprayed my stalls and paddocks about one a month. I had very little problem with flies. H

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2002 #77

2002-04-01 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, First, in response to the names of orthoflex saddles. Anyone wishing to know about this brand of saddle can go to www.ortho-flex.com and it lists every saddle they make with pictures and descriptions. You can also contact them via email or phone. I ha

Introduction

2002-03-25 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Onna Kulaja and I live just SW of St. Joseph, MO. I have known about Fjords for 4 or 5 years and have wanted one for that long. I finally bought Aron from a friend of mine last November. I am what you might cal