Grabb

2008-10-27 Thread hardinlsc
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Does anyone know if any of the following is not true about Grabb?? Lee Hardin Grabb was considered a matador of the Fjord breed in Norway. This term was reserved for stallions of unusual quality who made a large impact on the breed. He had more

Xterra

2008-07-31 Thread hardinlsc
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] We successfully removed a sarcoid from our mare's front cannon bone. The vet instructed us to cover the application but not to smear the Xterra over a larger area. We were able to do this by using a shoe insole, cutting a hole in it and placing this

The Power of Grass

2008-07-28 Thread hardinlsc
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]   I’ve been hesitant to ride my mare, Vivi, alone on our property. She isn’t always brave and does depend on my husband’s mare, Nora, to steady her nerves. But, last week, after two weeks of no one to ride with, we ventured out. I had given some

Fjords and Friends Fun Fest

2008-07-27 Thread hardinlsc
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] We want to make sure that everyone knows about the?Fjords Friends Fun Fest?in Blowing Rock, NC and feels not only invited, but welcomed to come. It really is a wonderful time. There is nothing competitive. Everything is optional. The gathering lasts a

Renegade boots

2008-06-20 Thread hardinlsc
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi own Renegades and I love them So does my mare who has worn Old Mac G2s for over two years. The Renegades are easy to put on and take off, no rubbing, and come in many colors. They do have to be adjusted before the initial use. My barefoot trimmer

Renegade adjustments

2008-06-20 Thread hardinlsc
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Renegade adjustment is done initially and it is exactly what is described on the website. I watched our trimmer do the adjustment. She used needle nose pliers and a very small allen wrench. Measuring correctly for Renegades is very important. Size 2

Poop, then liquid - update

2008-05-04 Thread hardinlsc
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Everyone, I must share the sucess story.? In January I wrote and?asked for suggestions. My gelding was having soiling issues. We tried about everything and nothing seemed to help. Our vet suggested we use Bio Sponge made by Platinum Performance.

No more messy butt

2008-02-13 Thread hardinlsc
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Everyone, Last month I wrote about my gelding having a watery discharge while passing gas. He did not have typical diarrhea. Thanks to all who responded with similar experiences and ideas. This occasional messy butt problem became an almost daily

NFHR membership meeting

2008-01-12 Thread hardinlsc
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just curious!?? Anybody planning on attending the NFHR membership meeting on the 20th? Jeanne, there are several of us involved with the Fjords Friends Fun Fest planning to be at the meeting. We are coming from Tennessee, North and South Carolina. We

Poop, then liquid ?

2008-01-01 Thread hardinlsc
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm hoping someone can tell me what might be going on with my Fjord gelding. Sometimes, after he has a perfectly normal poop, there is an?watery substance that soils his butt cheeks and occasionally runs down the back of his legs. This goes on for about

Fjords Friends Fun Fest

2006-02-27 Thread hardinlsc
This message is from: hardinlsc [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Everyone, We are starting to see a little green grass around here!!! It seems spring is coming and with it the Fjord Fest. We have heard from many people but we haven't received many surveys. The surveys help us plan the week. Please help

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2005-08-04 Thread hardinlsc
This message is from: hardinlsc [EMAIL PROTECTED] We are now the very excited and proud owners of a second fjord. She's Deere Country Reval from Ayton, Ontario. My husband and I drove to Ontario last Monday and returned with her yesterday. There were so many beautiful fillies to choose from

Fjords and Friends Fun Fest

2005-02-04 Thread hardinlsc
This message is from: hardinlsc [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi,We are planning this Fjord event in June. It will be held in the mountains of NC. If you are interested in more information please email me.Thank you,Lee Hardin [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ No banners

We found a saddle!!

2005-01-27 Thread hardinlsc
This message is from: hardinlsc [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi everyone, After four months of searching for a Western saddle for our new fjord mare we have finally found one that fits. The bottom line: I called A.S. Websales in Shady Point, OK and was instructed to send them a wither tracing. ([EMAIL

Saddle suggestions

2004-12-19 Thread hardinlsc
This message is from: hardinlsc [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello again, Thanks for all of the replies and suggestions about saddle slipping. I've read lots of archives, looked at special pads and I'm sending a wither tracing to Abetta. I'm hoping the Abetta Arabian endurance saddle will work. We

saddle for fjord

2004-12-16 Thread hardinlsc
This message is from: hardinlsc [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good Morning Everyone, After a saddle slipping accident two weeks ago, we are convinced we need a wider saddle to better fit our Fjord mare. We are looking for a Western saddle or Western endurance saddle. We may have to have one custom made

First Fjord

2004-09-27 Thread hardinlsc
This message is from: hardinlsc [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, We are now the happy new owners of a 5 yr. old Fjord mare! My husband Hank, daughter Margaret and I live in Mitchell County, North Carolina. We are located in the mountains. Our mare was delivered three weeks ago, just in time