Re: update on foundering Mare

2014-09-30 Thread EmailUser bolinsj
This message is from: EmailUser bolinsj boli...@myshorelink.com Kay, for some reason your message was flagged by AOL and sent to spam. Can't see the problem from here, but there it is. On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 12:14 PM, Kay Van Natta jadeb...@aol.com wrote: This message is from: Kay Van Natta

Re: Trimming horses hooves

2012-11-08 Thread EmailUser bolinsj
This message is from: EmailUser bolinsj boli...@myshorelink.com Hi Robin I have a bad back, and can tell you the flap disc trimming method is fantastic. It is easier on the horse as well as my back. I have the DVD, and bought a angle grinder at Harbour Freight Tools for $15 on sale

about changing mail address

2006-07-13 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Steve, someone, I can't find the message I got telling me how to signup/signout/modify my membership on the list. I need to change my email address. sorry to post this to the entire list, but couldn't figure out how to do this. thanks

Re: Cantering and Balance

2006-07-12 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Our Kilar canters really well and balanced while put to, but when I ride he is heavy on the forehand and ackward. I think he is used to balancing himself and has trouble adjusting to a rider who canters rarely. He is quite heavy

Re: Finger Lakes Fjord Horse Show Dates

2006-06-24 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pat, I've lost my information about advertising in the show program. I am probably too late anyway. Did I miss the deadline? sorry sorry sorry, Martie B [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Fjord Friends

Re: dragging feet

2006-06-22 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Agree. We do not shoe, but trim to a squared off toe. It seems to help and he picks up his hind feet better when trimmed that way. We don't ride much on road or hard-packed ground, but when we expect to do so, we use Old Macs which work out

Re: protective ponies

2006-05-25 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean, I hope Gunnar and Gunther get along well. Tell him we still love him and give him some hiney skritches for us. Kilar says 'Hi'. You know, the crazy Arab is such a scaredy cat he's afraid of his own shadow (yes, he has spooked

Re: protective ponies

2006-05-24 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] When I got my first Fjord, the other horses attacked him. He ignored them, turned his butt and kicked out a couple times without looking the least interested and the other horses gave up and went away. Kilar went back to eating. He

Re: whip it GOOD

2006-04-29 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yah know, like you said, you gotta do what you gotta do. One day one of my Fjords was being such a pain in the backside that I was driven to desperation and got the whip. I went in the stall with him and beat the living crap out of the back

Re: Salt blocks

2006-04-19 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is what we've found with our horses. We give them a salt block in their stalls. They have free access to the stalls almost 24/7 (except when wh'ere cleaning out). They eat a lot of salt for a while then taper off. Warm weather - more

Re: Salt blocks

2006-04-19 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] All is well with our 'herd' right now. I made the mistake of agreeing to take Kilar to our local driving club pleasure driving show next month. He sheds out slowly so I decided to clip him this year. What a nightmare! He looks like someone

Re: Tornadoes

2006-04-04 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] John likes to put them in the barn. I like to turn them out. Kizzy makes up his own mind. If he wants in, he comes in , if he wants out there is NOTHING that will kieep hiim in short of a shotgun. He's still pretty spooked this morning. Would

Pleasure Driving Show in MD

2006-02-04 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Delmarva Driving Club will be hosting its 3rd annual pleasure driving show on May 13th. Mark your calendars. Held at the MD Caroline County Fair Grounds, this is a relaxed, LOW KEY event that is great for learners and a good way to 'tune

Re: Fjord Friends :)

2005-11-15 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Paula, I am really really slow answering my emails. Just looked at your wonderful photos and looks like 'Heidi' is getting along great with her new 'big brother'. It looks like Frodo is showing her how to 'strut her stuff' and really trot

Re: oops forgot link

2005-08-24 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean, Sorry, no credit card at this time. We had trouble with our paypal account and had to disable it. Will try to re-instate it once paypal assures us the problem is solved. Meanwhile, check is fine. Just let me know how many you'd like

oops forgot link

2005-08-23 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Forgot to include my link to the Fjord sales items. sorry, http://bolinsj.tripod.com/twinoaksgraphics Martie in MD

re: NFHA Massachusetts Fjord Show Advertising!!

2005-08-23 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Always a great show, even in the new location. Camp Marshall is a beautiful place with just about everything the horse lover could ask for. Only possible downer I saw was the way it is all spread out, instead of clumped together the way

Re: Stay in Maryland

2005-03-13 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Linda and Dan, We were just glad to be here and able to help. If your message had come through 30 minutes later, I probably would have been off-line and not known about your problems. Dan was a great help around the farm while he was waiting

Re: Prejudice against Fjords??

2005-03-12 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just had to jump into the 'canter' discussion. My pony, Kilar, is mostly driven, but we ride now and then. He is very heavy on the forehand when we ride. Until we get to the canter.! Then - he lifts his front end and just uses that great

Re: Prejudice against Fjords??

2005-03-03 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Laura, I never found any prejudice with the riding folks. Of course, we trail ride. Comments were made that the Fjord is a great trail horse; very sturdy and sure footed. It would be different around here at the hunter-jumper stables

Re: lunging Fjords

2005-03-03 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] I had always lunged my Arab before riding, so when I first got Kilar, that's how we started. He was way strong, and not particularly interested in lunging (the Arab loves it). I got dragged around the arena a lot. Because of his strength, I

Upcoming Horse Show] Delmarva Driving Club Pleasure Driving Show

2005-02-18 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Delmarva Driving Club, in Delaware is having their 2nd annual Spring Pleasure Driving Show on April 23rd (rain date April 24th) at the Caroline County 4-H Park near Denton Maryland. Three divisions - pony, single horse and pairs plus

[Fwd: Horse Show April 23rd]

2005-02-14 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] It sure would be nice to have some Fjords at the show! Our driving club, The Delmarva Driving Club, in lower DE is holding its 2nd annual Pleasure Driving Show on April 23rd at the Caroline County 4-H Park in Denton, Maryland. There will be 3

Re: Mule pictures

2004-12-08 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Speaking of small animals - This morning while the freshly cleaned horse trough was filling and my little yorkie-poo, Patch was cleaning up horsey things, Wee Willy decided Patch might be eating something of HIS and came out for a look

Re: Caution...

2004-09-30 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] I must add to this that you should not hang such flycatchers near a set and baited mousetrap. Horrible things will happen in the middle of the night. Do you have any idea how hard it is to get those sticky things off of an animal? don't ask

Re: MWFHC Newsletter

2004-08-26 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oops, red face here. Did not realize this was a 'list message' and not a personal one. Crawling back under my rock Martie in MD

Re: MWFHC Newsletter

2004-08-26 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Julie, Unfortunately, I think you have the wrong Martha here. Although I would dearly LOVE to have your photos (to do watercolor sketches - gotta keep in practice), I think the person you are looking for is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Martie

Re: llamas and fear of fjords

2004-08-10 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] We've experienced similar reactions to our Fjords with the lighter horses in our driving club. No problem with the heavier, draft horses, but the Arabs, Pasos and Morgans seem to be terrified. Can't understand why; they are not afraid

Re: mare for sale

2004-07-22 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mary, Thanks so much for your note. I have forwarded the information about Frida to Elisa and hope to meet her on Thursday at Lexington. I'll be in Weedsport this weekend. I sure hope something can be found for Frida. She is a total love

Re: OT: one H*** of a fire season

2004-07-13 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean, I feel for you and for the poor horses! 90 deg when you aren't used to it is tough. We have the exact opposite here right now. We are flooded, roads are out, many houses condemned, businesses closed. Part of the road just below

Re: The Fjord Horse pictures and evaluation workshop

2004-01-28 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] We've been putting calendars together as special orders for a couple years now, using our watercolors. I did a couple with all Fjord pictures and others of just driving horses or just draft horses. They are home-made, 8 1/2 X 11

Re: high quality Fjord stud

2004-01-20 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean, Be glad Joe wrote from Denver PA; there are a LOT of other fun city and town names there that are well known in our area. Like Paradise, Intercourse, Bird in Hand, Blue Balls etc. I drove through Paradise today on my way home from

Re: Looking for places to stay

2004-01-19 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vivian, We are not quite so far south as you are hoping, but are right off 95 in MD. I think it is the same exit you use to go to Fair Hill. We could probably put your horses up in the front paddock with run-in shed. And of course, you

Re: proud cut

2004-01-08 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is how we got Wee Willy. His daddy exhibited NO external signs of being whole. He was presented to us as a gelding (You know the old saying about looking a gift horse in the mouth? Remember to look between the legs also). Wee Willy's

Re: Fjords Ground Manners

2003-12-14 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] I also would not worry too much about the horse not backing easilly. We have had several horses come to us over the years who would not back readily. After some ground training and getting accustomed to us, we had better success. It just

Re: winter ice

2003-12-12 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bonnie, When our pastures are sheetice, it is the only time we lock the horses in the barn. Had several take bad falls and one that had to be 'rescued' after he fell, got up and was afraid to move again. It is easier on us and the horses

Re: NO POOPY STALLS HERE

2003-12-08 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] We usually give our horses free choice all year and they spend very little time indoors unless there is food or if the flies are bad. Occassionally in the winter, we will lock them in the barn for safety - we get really bad freezes and we've had

Re: Winter hours

2003-11-17 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] What a great idea. I know some employers are very considerate like that. My boss always allowed us 'flex hours' when needed. I worked one set of hours in the spring-summer-fall and a different set in the winter so I could take care

Re: Clipped Fjord

2003-11-12 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Too much sweat is like when I recently took Kilar to a pleasure drive. It was a hot, humid autumn day and after a very easy, short drive he came back sweating so profusely it looked like he had just been hosed. He has since had a trace clip

Re: question about temperament

2003-11-04 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Maybe pony attitude is just 'smarter than the average brown-horse owner'. :-) My Fjord has a 'pony attitude' which is why I like him so much. He is smart and sometimes tries to take advantage, but I'd rather have a thinking pony than a do

sale flyers/brochures anyone?

2003-10-10 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] If anyone has any brochures or sales fliers they would like me to hand out at our driving club's Fall Harvest function, I would be happy to do so. Date is October 25th. There will be fliers and sales lists from a number of breeds so Fjords

Re: 'proper' footwear for competitions

2003-09-13 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Can't do it John. So much rain here the feet are soft. AND the 'grass' dressage arena is actually grass only where the horses do not use it :-) Training level does not get the good areas. The ring in question is rock and cinder. Last time

Re: Old Macs Compared To EasyBoots?

2003-09-10 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] I took my time about getting the OMs because of the cost. When my hubby figured out the cost of shoeing over an approx 2 year period that we hope the OMs will last, it was more economical to use the OMs. Farrier charges are high here and even

Re: 'proper' footwear for competitions

2003-09-09 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] No problems with feet in our pasture or local trails, but when we go 'on the road' to other areas where there is rock, gravel or hard paving with stones, we have problems. Shoes helped. Old Macs are easier. Martie in MD [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: 'proper' footwear for competitions

2003-09-09 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oops, of course I meant take off his heels to lower him. Didn't work anyway. :-) I'm glad John is my farrier now! The horses feet were fine when we got them relative to angles. Just needed a little cleaning up with regard to the bad spread

Re: 'proper' footwear for competitions

2003-09-09 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] We ran through the same types of problems with both our Fjords when we first got them. Our farrier at the time thought we needed to change the angles on Kilar because he was too 'upright', so started taking down his toes. Of course, it put

'proper' footwear for competitions

2003-09-07 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] I do not do much competing (only 'fun' shows these days), but was wondering when I compete in our 'fun' CDE this fall whether Old Mac boots would be allowed for all 3 phases? I don't like to shoe my pony to do one or two events a year and I

[Fwd: Martie, John and the furballs sent you a Yahoo! Greeting]

2003-04-18 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Surprise! You've just received a Yahoo! Greeting from Martie, John and the furballs ([EMAIL PROTECTED])! To view this greeting card, click on the following Web address at anytime within the next 30 days. http://view.greetings.yahoo.com/greet/view

Re: collar hair

2003-04-15 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] I let Kilar's mane grow out where the collar sits. It keeps the collar from irratating him when I use him frequently. Its just a small section over the withers where the hair grows longer. A sort of 'tail'. We do cut a bridle path so

Re: Trailers, carts and wagons

2003-04-10 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Taffy, We don't have a LOT of experience, but what works for us is to pull with a 'Roadtrek' Van (RV with all the camping amenities. It's on a Dodge frame with a 360 cu engine. It comes with a larger, Chevy engine as well). What we like

Re: Driving Instructor Needed

2003-03-22 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Robyn, Since I am still learning myself and really bemoaning the loss of my OWN driving instructor, I don't know what to suggest. She moved to Harrisburg PA. That's not to far for the occasional refresher, but I don't like to haul

Re: prayers for the soldiers

2003-03-20 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Prayers from us all the way around. Have relatives in the service also, although not yet deployed overseas. Martie in MD Debby Stai wrote: This message is from: Debby Stai [EMAIL PROTECTED] Keep my husband and his fellow soldiers in your

Advertisement - off topic

2003-03-17 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have a couple long-sleeved t-shirts and sweatshirts with hand painted Fjord horses still available for closeout prices. If you are interested, there are photos at: http://bolinsj.tripod.com/twinoaksgraphics/id8.html To make it more Fjord

Re: Coyote on steroids? =))

2003-03-13 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] What about those 'coyote-dog' hybrids we hear about? I understand they can be HUGE. We have a few very bashful coyotes around here, but they are quite small; probably not over 30-35 lbs. They don't look much larger than our Lhassa-poo

Re: mosquitoes and bats

2003-03-13 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Silly question, but the nails in the tree trunk won't hurt the tree? Across the street in the State Forest, we have recently been told to take down our trail markers that are 'nailed' for fear of damage to the trees. And they only have one

Re: mosquitoes and bats

2003-03-13 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bill, We have bats and have a 'live in' male bat in the old barn. He came with my old Quarter Horse and refused to take a hint (brooms, etc) to leave. Long story. He is quite the charmer - all the kids love to play 'lets find the bat

weather

2003-02-23 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Weather again today! Just as we went out to feed this morning, a big gale and driving rain started. I ran for the barn (late this morning cause I was on the phone), sloshing through shin high water and frozen melt from the 28 inches of recent

Re: Benefit Auction

2003-02-22 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Robyn, I still have not heard from anyone about the auction items. I will not be home this weekend for the actual auction; will be in Harrisburg for Friday-Sunday at the Fjord horse booth. If you get a chance to come up, stop in and see us

new webpage

2003-02-12 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well, we finally finished the new Twin Oaks Graphics webpage. It's mostly business, but if you go to the 'about us' page and click on ' If you would like to see more picutres (sic - gotta get that fixed).', there are some shots of Kilar

Re: Box

2003-02-07 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] No ideas here, but WOW, I sure wish the FedEx guy would deliver ME a bargain basket. I'll take a small pony size thank you very much. Wonder what this is all about? Right address? Martie in MD [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from

really neat singing horses

2003-01-30 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] OK, this is not Fjord, but it was so cute, I had to send it to some one! Martie in MD This is a little stress reliever. You can click on as many of the horses at one time as you like. Take care. Re-click on any horse to make it turn

Re: About Norweigian Horse Cookie Cutters

2003-01-24 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have some little horse cookie cutters that could be Fjordish. You'd have to decorate them to look really like Fjords. They are small though. I can send a picture privately if anyone wants. I'm sure if someone has a pattern, they could

Re: Horse mini-expo

2003-01-24 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Know exactly what you mean about short notice. We only got the request the same day I sent the email and unfortunately already had a committment. We'd have loved to take kilar. Its gotta be COLD doing those lessons! Our ground is so frozen

Horse mini-expo

2003-01-23 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] HI, I was just asked to showcase one of our Fjords at a local breed expo in DE. Unfortunately, John and I have a previous engagement. The date is this Saturday, so short fuse. This is just a very small, laid back presentation by Ed

arena footing

2003-01-14 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a friend who is putting in a new indoor and needs info on arena footing. Any thoughts on what would be best for multiple disciplines? She rides and jumps, he drives. Any web sites that might explain what is available, what is good

Re: dumb down?

2003-01-11 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have to agree here with the variety being good for the horse. Our first horse got so hot in the hunter/jumper arena that our trainer suggested trail riding for 'mental conditioning' on alternate training days. It took a little while

Re: How to ruin a breed's reputation

2002-12-29 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] I had a similar problem when I first purchased Kilar. He was well trained to drive but I was not. Of the first three trainers I contacted, none were willing to work with us. I finally went to a women who trains mainly draft horses, but also

Re: listing of local auctions?

2002-12-20 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sandra, We have the New Holland, PA auction nearby. We don't go often since we are not looking for more horses, but I have not seen Fjords at this one. Lots of draft horses, Amish driving horses, Halflingers and some riding horses. A few

Re: Secret Santa Hint

2002-12-04 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ouch! We will certainly remember them in our prayers. I hope all goes well and she heals quickly and completely. Martie in MD - cold but no snow yet If you are a praying person please keep Linda and Traviata in your prayers. Trav

calendars?

2002-11-24 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] I haven't heard anything about Fjord calendars this year, so, if anyone is interested, we have some small calendars available for the cost of printing and postage (about $2) each. They are the size of an 8.5X11 sheet folded in half. About half

Re: stock tank heaters

2002-11-17 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] There is a recycle center near us that makes plastic wood out of recycled bottles and stuff. If you haul yourself, it is not much more expensive than real wood and works nice in the barns. All our stalls are built from it. It is sort of like

Re: stock tank heaters

2002-11-16 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] We tried both a wooden and a chickenwire cage for over the top of the tank. Wee Willy took off with the wire one day and the Fjords ate a hole in the wood. I was afraid the splinters would hurt them so I took off the wooden top. I'm thinking

ot - more sale items added to webpage

2002-11-16 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sorry for this sale post so soon after the first, but we added a couple more items to the sale because of special requests. Please go to : http://bolinski.tripod.com/twinoaksgraphics then go to the 'special sale page' for more info. Martie

Re: stock tank heaters

2002-11-16 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have those floating tank heaters in our 'bathtub' trough. Only problem we have with it is that FJORDS like to play with the heater and pull it out of the tank. The electric cord is 'covered' so they can't bite through or anything, but I

off topic - Inventory reduction sale TOG

2002-11-14 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Time for a year-end inventory reduction sale at Twin Oaks Graphics. Right in time for Christmas. Safe on left-over, in-stock items below. Great secret Santa gifts and stocking stuffers. Prices INCLUDE shipping/handling on all but the stepping

Christmas inventory reduction sale

2002-11-14 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Time for a year end inventory reduction sale at Twin Oaks Graphics. Most of the items below INCLUDE shipping and handling in the continental US. Slight surcharge for other areas. Buy soon while there is still a good Fjord selection to choose

Re: Cruppers

2002-11-08 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] We too had a problem with the cruppers that came standard with harness. On both sets of harness we use for Kilar, we had to get replacement cruppers. Not a problem with the draft harness, we just asked Smuckers to replace the standard size

Re: cart and harness for henry Breyer

2002-10-31 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] I know I have seen them at Smucker's Harness Works in PA. Probably other tack shops as well. It was on my wishlist for last Christmas, but Santa must have forgotten. :-)) Martie in MD Warren Stockwell wrote: This message is from: Warren

Re: Clipping Fjords in work...yea or neigh?

2002-10-08 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] If I plan to do a lot of winter driving, I find I need to 'trace clip' Kilar. He just sweats too much otherwise. It is impossible to 'cool him out' after a good driving workout. I am afraid he will catch cold or something. Last year I did

Re: barrel racing

2002-10-06 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just for humor - I tried barrel racing twice. My old hunter pony thought barrels were only for jumping. My Fjord thinks they contain food. He will knock them over just to look. Same problem with the local log skids, where they use barrels

Re: Anyone traveling

2002-09-29 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Robin, Happy Birthday!! At least you had a fine day for it!! Martie in MD [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Robyn in MD where the wind is breezy for my birthday Crab Feast today

Re: Holiday fun??

2002-09-02 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Carol, Sounds like you had fun in spite of the weather. We are finally getting a little rain here in MD to help with the drought. Not enough yet, but better than a couple weeks ago. Our geese are ecstatic. The horses less so. Tell us

Re: Oh my aching back!

2002-08-26 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Carol, I use a backbrace every time I ride or drive. My Dr. recommended it after I started having back problems and bruised kidneys from riding a previous (not a Fjord) pony who was extremely rough gaited. It was a conformation problem

Re: fjords and heat

2002-08-18 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks everyone for your feedback on sweating Fjords, both through the list and off. Sounds like maybe Fjords just sweat less or show the sweat less. We rode today - a pretty good ride for us, we were out longer than usual because

Fjords and heat?

2002-08-18 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Question - it has been VERY hot here in MD. High 90s and lots of humidity. My Fjords are not sweating at all, not even when I work them. They get a little damp under the saddle and around the ears, but do not sweat. Is this unusual? They do

Re: To wear a helmet or not?

2002-08-15 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a friend who wears a cloth 'hood' under her hardhat on really sunny days. She has had two skin cancer lesions removed and in addition to the usual sunblock, wears this white cotton knit hood. Her hardhat has a small visor, bigger than

Re: Sydney Saddleworks

2002-08-14 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Robyn, Curious - where did you purchase your Frontier??? Martie in MD [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a Frontier Equestrian saddle - the A/P and it fits Nina and my draft crosses wonderfully

Re: To wear a helmet or not?

2002-08-14 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Robyn, Been there with the well situation. And we only had about 6 horses at the time. New well is holding up well (so far, keep fingers and toes crossed) even with the drought. We conserve as much as possible though, so the gardens

Re: To wear a helmet or not?

2002-08-14 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hubby has one of those western hat/riding helmets. The hat is horrendously LARGE to go over the hat and looks a tad peculiar. We do not show. John now just wears the helmet that came inside the hat. Keeps losing the hat in the woods anyway

Re: Turlock Horse Show?

2002-08-13 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] I can't find the Turlock CA Fjord show listed in my Fjord Herald (summer). Is it still on? Can anyone tell me the contact person?? thanks, Martie in MD

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2002-08-11 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi from Martie Bolinski at Twin Oaks Graphics (home of Kilar the wonderhorse and Frida the fabulous but fluffy) I just wanted to mention briefly that with the summer coming to a close, now is a good time to start thinking of Christmas gifts

Re: fjords as kids horses

2002-08-09 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Same thing here Laurie. All the calls I had about Frida were for childrens' or beginners mounts. I couldn't pass Frida along to that sort of situation so she is still here. When people hear a horse's age, they assume if it is a Fjord

Re: Dogs\Flies and Foals - Good title for a message to the list,no?

2002-07-23 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] I agree that I don't recommend the procedure, but my first pony, Beast trained our poodle not to chase and nip his heels. He was usually a dog hater and would blast them good, but seemed to know that Elan was one of us. He waited until she

Re: Rainbow's Enf Horse Driving Trial Aug. 10 11

2002-07-20 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oops, sorry, that was supposed to go private. Too quick the fingers, too slow the brain. Martie bolinsj wrote: This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vivian, Try http://bo

Re: Horse Flies

2002-07-19 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Only thing works around here is a flyswatter. We have tried a number of things but I like Flysec best. I use the one with the citronella in it even though it attracts bees/hornets/wasps. It works better on the greenheads and the bots than

Re: Rainbow's Enf Horse Driving Trial Aug. 10 11

2002-07-19 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vivian, Wish we were closer! We volunteer for almost anything Fjord if it includes food and fun with the beasties! Luck!! Martie in MD Vivian Creigh wrote: This message is from: Vivian Creigh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Anyone on this list living

Kilar at Draft Horse Day

2002-07-01 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] The following site has a couple pictures of Kilar the Klown at Draft Horse Day for our Delmarva Driving Club. We provided comic relief for the log pulls. John and I had never done any type of log pull but gave it a shot anyway with the help