Blanket question

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com So for all that do not blanket during the winter. Do you ride regularly? I can't keep my horse cool enough when ridden with a thick winter coat, she over heats. I clip and blanket to keep her cool and dry when I ride during the winter

Blanket for Patrick

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com I would use a rain sheet if he has a thick winter coat, and only put the sheet on when it rains. For extreme weather like freezing rain down in to the teens or below maybe a mid weight. Have to be careful and diligent about removing

Wintec wide saddles

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com I am wondering if anyone is using the wintec wide saddles on their fjords? My mare is almost out of the white gullet on the regular tree. I was told at the tack store the channel (along the spine) on the wintec wides are too wide

Findings on digestive issues with my fjord

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Hi everyone, I have posted several times, of cow pie manure, or semi formed manure followed by a liquid chaser with my 8 year old mare. It ended up in her tail, spattered in her legs, resulting in a daily bath of the affected areas

Fjord temperament

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Hi, I have to disagree with some of the beliefs that a forward moving Fjord horse is a high strung horse. I had another great ride on my mare tonight. She was forward, and i could tell she physically feels great. She is a quiet

Stable grazers

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Anyone out there have experience with a stable grazer? If so, how do you like it? Rosemary in Roy. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts

Porta grazers

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Hi, Does anyone use a porta grazer with their fjords? Would like to hear from you and how it's working. Thinking about one for my fjord. She is more on the destructive side, and seems to enjoy working things over with her feet

Foot soaking

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Hi, I did some research for a friend awhile back, her horse had multiple hoof abscesses. If you look on youtube, there are many different creative things to use and wrap the hoof with for drawing out the infection. One of my favorites

Birds

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Hi Everyone, Thought I would share a quick story about my trail ride last weekend. My mare and I were in some deep grass entering in to a canopy of fir trees. Up flew this little bird and thunk hit my mare square between the nostrils

Trucks

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Two years ago I bought a GMC crew cab long box, gas engine 4x4. It's a 2006, not fancy on the inside, cloth interior. I was not looking for fancy, just wanted fancy under the hood in terms of power. It has the 8.1 liter engine

Suggestions

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Thanks everyone for your suggestions. Rosemary in Roy, Wa Summer is here 90 today. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http

Diarrhea (again)

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Hi Everyone, I know I have discussed this before.but I am completely almost out of answers, or things to try. My mare has had chronic mild diarrhea. She is not sick, no fever, not lethargic. Her manure is soft to completely runny

To treat or not to treat?

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com I never used to hand feed my fjord, until like others I trained her to turn her head away from me to get her treat. She is never, ever fed a treat if she touches me, frisks,nips or even smells my hands. Very smart mare she learned very

Grazing fjords

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com I ride my mare 3-4 times a week, pretty hard. My pastures are long with rich dark green grass. She gets 45 minutes out once a day. On those days she gets dried out brown timothy with nothing in it to munch on for the rest of the night

Escape stories and fjords on pasture.

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Thanks for the funny stories. The peat moss story reminds me of my girl. Anything she can grab or reach. While this is not an escapee story, it does apply to their curious playful nature. My husband had left a brand new quad cover too

What I discovered with beet pulp pellets

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com I think I have finally found an answer to my mare,s on and off runny loose piles. It was never like a bad case of diarrhea, where the horse is runny for days or ill. Sometimes piles would be soft but solid, followed by a small amount

Circles

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Well, I had couple tough riding lessons been a few years since I have taken a lesson. My trainer insisted I ride a 20 meter circle. I admit I have lost some of my attention to detail, in riding a 20 meter circle correctly. No haunches

Fun times

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com I had a very good time with my mare this evening. With our daylight hours and good weather dwindling, I have been trying to get as many rides as I can. I wanted to ride today, but just felt plain tired after working all day. I believe

Clip

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Time sure flies, i had to clip my mare on Friday. I was thinking her coat was early, until I remembered I had to clip this time last year, once a month, in to November. My mare seems to love to be clipped. When I hit her itchy spots

Fjord does not take any guff

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Today a friend Was grazing an old cranky tb mare too close to my mare who was in the cross ties . To make a long story short, old mare decides to turn her butt and and kick at my mare. My little mare, stands up on her hind feet

What would you do?

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com I have been having problems with neighbors. One set left their place, going in to foreclosure. The very same day the people moved out, in moved the tenants, bringing with them sick horses. My back field shares a fence line, they put

about jerk neighbors

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com To those of you who posted about Jerk neighbors and their noise, I can sympathize. I have had the two stroke dirt bikes going all day before, found out it was some friends or our nasty neighbor who were coming over and riding

Clipping

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Wow, I have done two full body clips, and now a trace clip on my mare. The fur just keeps coming, lol. I have a feeling I will have to switch the trace clip to one more body clip and another trace clip after that. I have a big oster

trailer mystery solved

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Hello, I had to share my experience in thought that there might be others out there with the same problem I had. I have a very nice Fjord mare in every way. I usually trailer her out and ride 3 times per week. Early on while

Question for you Texans

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Hi List, I am wondering if anyone is living in the El Paso, TX area? My husband did a phone interview for a Fed position at FT Bliss in El Paso. Just wanted to get anyone's opinion good or bad about living there. To make this Fjord

Jenny craig paddock

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com I have found that the really high quality hays are not suitable for my Fjord as her complete diet. This year I bought a very nice somewhat local grass hay in Oregon . Breakfast is a healthy serving of Oregon local hay, and once per day

Happy New Year Everyone

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Hello List, I wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year. My heart goes out to you Debby with your missing sister, and to your other sister who is losing her home. Hopefully 2011, will be a much better year for your family, and mine. My

saddles

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Hello Everyone, In response to the saddles. I went through the long saddle search also. I knew by looking at my old saddle that it was not wide enough and sat too high on my Fjord 's back. I could not get a decent trot, it felt short

blanketing Fjords

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Hi, I don't blanket very often. I have checked on many rainy days. I lift the fluff of hair up and it is dry at the roots! I will blanket for a day, sometimes when it has been extremely wet, and if we get a cold icy wind

trees for pacific NW

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Hi, I have planted a very fast growing Leylandi Cypress (100 of them). They grow about a foot per year. My Fjord does not like to eat it, BUT she will rub all over it and break off the branches. I did a line of these trees between our

Wintec Pro Dressage Saddle for Sale

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Hello List I have a Wintec 18 Pro Dressage saddle for sale. It is the older model with the CAIR panels and adjustable gullet. It is in brand new condition. I have ridden in it about 6 times, there are no creases on the billet straps

young horses

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Hello everyone, I wanted to ask a question as I have heard people talk about this before. I have a wonderful 5 year old mare. We did our first official trail ride out at my friend's place that consists of hilly terrain, meadows, mixed

problems with injections

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Hi List, I have given my own injections for several years now, on several different kinds of horses. Years ago,one of my very sensitive TB mares would always fear the injection, and try to leave the cross ties. I speculated that she just

How much hay to feed

This message is from: Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com Hello list, As everyone pointed out, size and weights of flakes vary. I think every Fjords metabolism is different, along with activity levels. I don't over feed my mare, no matter how tempted I am to do so out of kindness. Here

RE: Clear span tarp buildings

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Does anyone out there have any clear span buildings on your places? I am curious to how they are working out, what size you have. How they are holding up, under wind, snow, ect. Thinking about putting one up as we are running out

RE: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #224/Rain rot

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Kate, I had a TB mare years ago get rain rot. The only thing that did the job was using a water proof sheet. Topicals are good but until it is gone keeping the back clean and dry with a water proof sheet is best until healed. I

stumbling fjords

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you Ruthie. I agree with you about NOT using a halter as a bridle to ride in. Any horse, I don't care how well trained it is, if scared badly enough out on the trail, will RUN. I have ridden many different horses for years

stumbling horses and EPSM

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, a couple people brought up stumbling. I have been doing research from safergrass.org. It focuses on a EPSM Equine Polysaccaride Myopathy,which has been found to be common in draft horses.(fjords and percherons). It can lead to tying up

Snowys Farra You TUBE Debut

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List, I lurk most of the time, but enjoy all the information. I have enjoyed my filly a lot, and continue to have fun with her. I shot this video early this last summer just as she turned two. I hope you enjoy. Lauren if you

RE: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #246/blankets

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emily, I agree 100%, as we share the same climate. Rosemary in Roy WA The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw

blankets

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey Kellie, I just bought a beautiful Pessoa sheet. It is 1800 denier fabric, very strong. It is the nicest quality I have had so far. It comes in a midweight blanket also. Dover carries it, completely water proof and breathable. Rosemary

RE: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #226 digestive woes

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Patty, I have a wonderful mare that has bouts of the very same thing you described. Normal poops, then every 7-10 days loose piles, still somewhat formed pies, intermixed with normal piles. You must thinking, okay well how do I know. I

Harrow question

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Lisa, I have seen the harrows at Dels. I don't know if you have that store where you are at, but it is a farm supply store. Rosemary The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw

RE: Neat things Fjords do

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a fjord, and a large percheron cross. They both lay down and sleep at the same time, on their sides out in the pasture. I often watch from a distance, and can tell they are fast asleep, little twitches, having dreams. They both have

RE: Another great You-tube videop

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] It did not look like the bull was having fun:( Ick. Cruel. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jean Ernest Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 7:04 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject

RE: moles

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] They must not taste good. My cat leaves them whole. I don't think he even bites them, probably just scares them to death. Birds and mice, he does like those. Rosemary in Roy, cold, wind, and rain today. -Original Message- From

RE: moles headed for pasture

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a little black cat that somehow knows which hill contains the moleHe camps out at a certain hill, and waits, and waits, a few days later I always find a dead mole in the driveway...I have had three moles move in, and three bodies

RE: At little help starting out please

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Liz, what have you been doing with him prior to ground driving? Any John Lyons, or Pat Parrelli? I have a mare, almost two, with whom I am going to start ground driving soon. I have been working on lots of round pen lessons, I have a few

RE: Dream Vehicle???

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Vanessa, one thing to consider, there are a lot of good used Diesel trucks out there. When properly cared for a good diesel engine should go 250,000 miles. I have brothers who do construction, they swear by them. Lots of miles through

RE: Hot wire

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I have gone through my woes of the naughty horse breaking hot wire, tape ect. I have a fjord mare, and also an aged 1500lb percheron-quarter horse cross that used to walk right through everything. Tape, hotwire, no problem

RE: encysted small stongyles

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks PEg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Douglas Knutsen Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2007 8:06 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: encysted small stongyles This message

RE: ticks (yuck!)

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Jean, Rosemary here, I have never ever been in -25 weather. Do you keep your horses water heated, or do you break the ice? I could imagine it would get very hard to keep up with everything outside when it is that cold. I can imagine I

RE: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #62

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pat that is funny. I am very familiar with that wet blanket smell. I suppose to the non-horsy folks it is a really bad smell. I have gotten used to it. Its all good with a couple days of air drying, fresh as a daisy. I drape mine in front

RE: Sleigh rides on soft fresh snow

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phil, your sleigh ride sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing. I don't have the opportunity to go on a sleigh ride here in the Northwest. It sounded beautiful, and I am sure your horses loved it. Rosemary -Original Message- From

RE: bald spot?

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Ben, my mare has some spots like that. Hers look more like places she has rubbed. She does seem to be itchy, however, no scabs or red skin. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ben

RE: Barefoot trimming

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I agree. I am not against barefoot trimming, but I have done riding tests with my percheron cross who, does require shoes when being ridden regularly. I pulled his shoes, let his feet toughen up, during the dry months here. I took him out

RE: about colic

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for the info Steve. It was between 12-15 hours in to the colic when we had the tap done followed by euthanizing. In my heart I could tell it was the end because I knew this horse so well as he was not responding to normal treatment. We

RE: weather woes

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Robin, you are funny freezing in the 50's. That is shorts weather for us in the pacific Northwest. Rosemary -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robin Churchill Sent: Wednesday, February

about colic

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] About 10 years ago I had to euthanize my very wonderful appaloosa gelding due to colic. I was fortunate to get help right away, and know very quickly what my options were, resulting in less suffering for my horse. I have always told myself

Hay choice

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List, I am in western Washington. For all of you that live in Washington, particular those located in Eastern Wa. Does anyone know of a local farm in the Ellensburg area that sells quality timothy that you can buy off the field at harvest

sweet itch

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] What is sweet itch? Rosemary Windy Ridge Farm, WA The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw

RE: fjord story Fjord stats

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lauren I hope the cougar moves on soon! Anvil acres had a problem a few years ago. They had lost a foal to one. When I visited their farm she said that once they find prey, they will return to hunt again until their food source is gone. Maybe

fjord story

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am a new Fjord person. Over the past 20 years I have had several different horses. Arabian, TB, APPY, Percheron/QH cross. I must say this breed is very curious and devoted very different from what I have experienced. I have a nice mare

RE: breaking the fjord to ride

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lauren, I do love her so very much.(my husband is jealous, just kidding). Everyone who has seen her thinks she is very special. I am thinking along the same path as you. I am going to put a bit in her mouth very soon. I am still just sticking

breaking the fjord to ride

This message is from: Rose or Murph [EMAIL PROTECTED] What is the best age to swing a leg over for the first time? I have heard 3, and have heard 4. Rosemary -- The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw