Re: speaking of trailering

2003-04-29 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Debby I wonder if they tied their heads up which would stress the neck muscles and could cause shaking? Weird? Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

spray

2003-04-29 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am having my barn, house, roof and some out buildings pressure washed with a mold killer that they say converts to "nothing" in three or four hours. Anyone have any experience with these sprays? I never use wee

Re: grazing muzzles

2003-04-26 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Krist luckily I have a thin pasture that I can put the two easy keepers on if necessary. However when they suddenly "blow up" and emergency measures must be employed to keep found off then I use a muzzle. It is a w

tractors and Fjords

2003-04-25 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gunnar has absolutely no fear of my friends Kabota (big) when it is time to grade the feeding area and muck area. He chews on the tractor when Dan is working it, hangs onto a piece of the back while it is moving etc. A

Re: Swollen Legs update

2003-04-24 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> So sorry to hear the rather negative report on your boy. Good things do happen and I am sure you will find people here who have had similar problems. My thoughts are with you during this very stressful time. Jean Je

Re: Swollen Legs

2003-04-24 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Joe do you have possum around the place? Also West Nile? Hope your Vet gets there soon. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: Overdue mare (again!)

2003-04-21 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sherry are you asking who I am or what? I mentioned about my mare bringing on milk on demand. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: Overdue mare (again!)

2003-04-21 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Michele the horse market is dead everywhere. No offers on my warm blood mare altho I have reduced the price to about zero!! My two horses dam would not bag up until the foal hit the ground and could bring in her milk even th

Re: A new stallion

2003-04-18 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Whoa Nancy you are populating the horse world. How wonderful to hear of your son coming home, what a relief!!! Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: Differences between Fjords and Haflingers

2003-04-17 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Lois you make a good point about the cleanliness (or bathroom habits) of fjords. Probably not true of all but it is here. When my warmbloods are in the upper barn, rarely locked in stalls, I have poop detail as they poop

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2003 #94

2003-04-14 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Very funny Rhonda but understandable. The birds have maxed out here from the quantity of hair available. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: good collar, bad hair...

2003-04-14 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Eileen I have always cut a narrow bridle path with my fjordies. Just start the are back a bit. I am more concerned with Gunnar's "fluff" that is alongside the mane seemingly from letting it grow all winter.

Re: Gail's Video Problem- possibly a remedy

2003-04-13 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mark it is just plugged into the wall. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: Gail's Video Problem- possibly a remedy

2003-04-13 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mark I have one of Radio Shacks receivers, transmitters out in my barn and down in my arena. Altho it is supposed to be a three way it only works as a two way. One thing re noise is I note that if my porch light, backyard

fur

2003-04-11 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Finally had a dry enough day, between showers, anyway, when Gunnar was half dry. I had let his mane grow out all winter and trimmed it back to a fuzzy line with hopes it will learn to stand up again. The clippers could not

Re: Hearld

2003-04-11 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reena I received my Herald last week and they usually come here first, I believe. Mike can tell you better. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: Fjord names

2003-04-05 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Or go to the library (or call) and get the wonderful book "Kristin Lavransdatter" by Sigrid Unset. It has many many Norwegian names. and is great reading also. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:

Re: bird nest over horse

2003-03-31 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Janet, I wonder if bird mites can affect a horse ie chicken mites do not cause problems with horses. This was a bird roost not nest, but probably does not make a difference. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdee

Re: Waverly Fjords

2003-03-31 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> What wonderful news about the auction fjords and what great work in getting the info out and all arrangements covered. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re:

2003-03-31 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jon is "2.5 percent more likely to survive" that much more positive? Is the vaccine then that much more effective? Jean Whose mathematical genius never developed! Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The

Re: Re:

2003-03-31 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks Jean re the 250%. My brain is showing signs of wear! Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: Dryland Distemper

2003-03-27 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Now I am wondering if my bit Trakehner has "pigeon" problems. A bird had been nesting over where he liked to stand. I was cleaning bird droppings off his left hip. Sometime later I noticed there was a wavy spot

Re: West Nile vaccine reactions?

2003-03-25 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jean I have given a series of three shots to my three @ $19.50 each. First two were in Sept and Oct. Then just had boosters. Absolutely no reactions. Last shot was given with an EPM shot and no reactions. My big horse rea

Re: Waverly Auction, Update

2003-03-24 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Lynda what is "distemper" in a horse? Or is someone giving you the run around?Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: Prayers for our soldiers

2003-03-22 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Bless all of you with sons, brothers, husbands, wives, sisters, daughters and mothers and fathers et al. Freedom and justice for all. Hug your fjords tonight. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Co

Re: Thanks for the truck and trailer help!

2003-03-19 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jayne, I have an older two horse, oversized 2300 lb trailer towed by my 3/4 ton 1987 ford truck. I think the "sway bars" add stability altho the trailer tows quite smoothly on it's own. Just a little les

Re: Training Question

2003-03-18 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Nancy I would like to know if the gelding was too close to her and so the rider is at fault for coming up too close to an unknown horse. If that is the case than the mare really is not to blame, the other rider is. Jean

Re: mosquitoes and bats

2003-03-13 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I do not go with those statistics, "ten people in fifty years." There have been two deaths here in Wa. in the past five years. One young girl died two years ago 18 miles from here. Jean Jean Walters Gay

Re: mosquitoes and bats

2003-03-13 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Carol, my cat would love to have me put that tar paper up as bats are her frustration. I would go for the houses as a cat can not get in if it is placed in a cat proof area. I give my animals rabies shots every year (includ

Re: dogs & fjords

2003-03-12 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Good to hear the story about Pooh and the coyote. Amazing she was so determined to do the job herself. Makes me feel more confident re what might happen here with the coyotes circling about the neighborhood. Wonder how a c

Re: foals

2003-03-11 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Alright, now every one knows I am not a good speller and use "spell check". Evidently the computer loves horses and refuses to allow "euthanasia" to be seen so made it into a musical reference.. Jean

Re: foals

2003-03-11 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I was talking to a friend of mine who has a large training arena in Olympia. She says the horse market is deader than any time she can recall. She is in her early fifties. I recall this happening before and many horses bei

Re: Norway Fjord Horse Shows

2003-03-11 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Peg be careful your mare does not pack up on the wheat straw. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: weight measure

2003-03-11 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> We have covered this once before, of course, but I still disagree with using the weight measuring tape on fjords. Their legs are shorter than the bulk of their bodies compared to horses. At least the drafty types. My tape

Re: Fencing

2003-03-05 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have cedar posts every ten feet and some iron capped posts along the way. The fencing is graduated field fence so neighbors dogs etc can not get in. I top this four foot fencing with hot wire and those white caps on the m

Re: Lions & Tigers and Bears!!!! Oh my!

2003-03-02 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Susan, very interesting re the tigers and lions. I would not feel trusting enough of those fences. Whew!!! I think you will find the inherited trait is there in the average domesticated cat and dog to stalk and attack. Mo

Re: Horse & Camels and other exotics

2003-02-24 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Taffy all I have had experience with is elephants who came to our fairgrounds and were shown in the indoor arena. Most horses took the odors and sounds in stride but the hyper ones, my Charley, spooked at odors and piles, an

Re: harness bells

2003-02-19 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Re bells. Years ago a man came up with the idea of bridle rosettes with a good sized bell on them. Anything new was picked up rapidly and so there were many serious accidents. Not only the horse wearing the rosettes th

Re: Sher's carting mini ox picture

2003-02-19 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> By now you know an ox is a separate breed of bovine. They were used in Europe extensively up to the second WW. Then mechanization took over and when I was there in May 2002 I did not see one. Sad. They used to lumber over

Re: Sarcoids in sheath?

2003-02-19 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Karen when you use the xterra I am sure your Vet told you to apply it three four days in a row? It smarts the second or third day but that means it is working. Charley's sheath was quite swollen and I gave him Banamine

Re: Sarcoids in sheath?

2003-02-18 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gail. the sarcoids on Charley's sheath and inner thigh were external and the xtera has done a great job. Yours sounds more like a (hopefully) fatty tumor or such. I am sure Steve can tell you. We are going to treat Char

Re: What is "horse brass"?

2003-02-17 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dee Anna, I know that horse brasses do not go by the ear of the horse. Would look kind of strange. My point is that sellers often mix up brasses and rosettes. I quit (hard to imagine) buying brasses because of the repros.

Re: What is "horse brass"? Link to Pic here...

2003-02-17 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To clear up a point. I have a large collection of horse bridle rosettes and when I said that the horse brass might be a new rosette that came from a recent problem.. Maybe not so recent as the Koreans copied one of ou

Re: What is "horse brass"?

2003-02-17 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sue, do not forget that horse brasses, often confused with rosettes or vice versa, were originally to ward off evils. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: What is "horse brass"? Link to Pic here...

2003-02-16 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sher this is a new rosette that goes on the bridle by the ear of the horse. If they did not use the wrong word, "horse brass" then it is an ornament that goes on the harness of driving horses. The Fjord is a wonde

Re: EXPOS and VHS Tapes

2003-02-16 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Catherine, got a kick out of your "hug a fjord today" and that they would get a sticker for doing it. They will get more than that. Covered with shedding hair. Gunnar is leaving horse angels where ever he rolls.

address

2003-02-15 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Linda Tekin I have tried to send you an email in answer to your questions but it is returned as improper address?? Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: A little something for Valentine's Day

2003-02-15 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Very nice Amy. Well done. Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: Gwendellin for sale again?

2003-02-15 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Joanna, good question re why horses are not kept in one place. My first horse. anglo Arab was a fancy equitation boy and his owner had need to progress further than he could go. I got him at 12 and he died here at 22. My f

Re: Fencing - recommendation???

2003-02-13 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mark, besides the expense of putting up these fences how about the electric bill? Do you know how much it costs to maintain the electricity? I know someone with a fifty acre vs a five acre makes a diff. in figuring extra

Fw: Driving Clinic

2003-02-11 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Deb are you writing to me? Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563 - Original Message - From: "Deb Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: WEST NILE VIRUS VACCINE...

2003-02-10 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> We sure need a lot here Karen of the West Nile Vac with the Govt growing mosquitoes in five acres near by. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: Rural Life.doc

2003-02-10 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Phillip I should have read this before I sent a frustrated email to the list. This is a lovely piece. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: AVMA proposal

2003-02-10 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Lordy Lordy, how stupid we masses must be. If someone on here, a non licensed, non pro, etc, tells me my horse has cankers and not sarcoids and suggests an herbal treatment without seeing the horse am I then so stupid I acce

Re: Seeking interest for an Evaluation

2003-02-10 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> When people are scheduling these evaluations in Sept and Oct are they taking into account the shaggy coats by then? Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: Fjord Shirt - Needs a Caption

2003-02-10 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ruth, that is one clever woman. Enough sayings to do for many years. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: possums

2003-02-08 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Right on re possums. Stupid creatures, who wait too long to play dead while the dogs are tearing them apart. I was up last night helping the dog dispatch one rather than have the neighbors complain about his barking. Every on

Re: A Whisper In The Fog

2003-02-08 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Whew, Pamela, that takes the breath away and I too wonder. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: Fjord fencing

2003-02-07 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Second statement re electric fencing. Young foals do not know how to back up and when they hit a hot wire they frantically push forward and can injure themselves severely. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Auth

Re: Fjord fencing

2003-02-07 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I can tell you one thing about fencing. A fjord is an opportunist and if there is any way they can get theirs head through to the grass beyond, you will have a damaged fence. Gunnar stuck his head through my wood small gat

Re: West Nile

2003-02-06 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Steve that was one of the questions asked but an evasive answer ended up with, "It might even help etc." I do not have that much faith in the Govy programs!!! This is in a remote area with two small towns and l

Re: rainrot

2003-02-06 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks Steve, just as I thought re rain rot and scratches. As for "hygienic" try that in our rainy climate and muddy fields! Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

West Nile

2003-02-06 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I just learned that 18 miles from here there is some kind of Govt project to raise mosquitoes on a five acre tract. When horse owners and others complained they were told that the project might even lessen West Nile.

Re: rainrot

2003-02-05 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Are we getting "scratches" and rain rot mixed together? I did not know rain rot occurred anywhere else but on the back, shoulders and rump. My horses always clear when they shed. My big horse has "scratches&q

Re: new members

2003-02-03 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My horses get "rain rot" every winter because they get so wet and muddy you can not keep them groomed. I begin as the weather turns warmer to comb and rub the areas as much as the horse will allow until eventually

branding

2003-02-02 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gunnar has an old brand, (he is 19) and it disappears in the shaggy winter and is fairly faint in the summer. Says "3" something. It is on his left shoulder above the elbow. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdee

Re: How much memory?

2003-01-23 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Whoa, that is really long term memory Steve. I think we really sell our animals short on many things because they do not speak our language. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20

How much memory?

2003-01-23 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Last week a lady and her husband came to look at my Holsteiner mare that is for sale. We walked into the field where Gunnar and the mare were feeding at the far side. Gunnar is very easy to catch, just stands wherever he is a

Re: BAILEY

2003-01-21 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hooray for you adopting the part Fjord. You must have a big heart and I am sure she will prove herself for you. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: strange question

2003-01-20 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Patti they are selling everything on Ebay.com. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: dead sand

2003-01-18 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I think what you are talking about is what we call "screenings" here and it is the best. Ours is not washed hence the dust may come up about a foot as it is heavy. The horses feel really sure of their footing wi

Re: Fjord type ?

2003-01-18 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks Jaimie re the thyroid answer. I suppose it could just be the result of their terrific over feeding and then founder if it really is lower. My Howdie who tested low was more the sports type and never over weight.

Re: question re Fjord colors

2003-01-17 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Interesting in the remark about the yellow colored eyes. When I was looking for a fjord to replace my Howdy I met "Chance" who fell for me immediately but I was turned off by his yellowish eyes. A bit like g

Re: Fjord type ?

2003-01-17 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A friend who has a foundered fjord (1999) just called to say she was thinking of having his thyroid checked as he is shedding etc. I told her I had heard a fjord's thyroid is lower than most other horses. I had had my

Re: arena footing & adding salt to the sand?

2003-01-17 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Once again after trying different footings over the years I have found none better than "screenings" which comes from crushed rock. The dust in it comes up about a foot and after seven years and some replacing ther

Re: Drafty fjords

2003-01-16 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well done Phillip and welcome to the group. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2003 #17

2003-01-15 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I agree about Linda posting one or two notices a month re rescues. It is fjord based, I contributed and would like to help in another pinch. I had already suggested this earlier re once or twice and glad others feel the sa

Re: Suggestions Wanted when we Move Our Fjord

2003-01-12 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Steve it is nice having you as a conversant and not an absent!!! Wish I had known about that aspirin idea as my big boy would not drink at the shows and also would not urinate until he was back in his trailer and we made lea

Re: GELDING FOR SALE

2003-01-12 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I do not think I worded that "character" email very well. Sometimes a horse is just a horse and we do not go deeper to understand his/her character. Which hopefully represents the Fjord character. If we saw a hu

Re: Re THE FJORDHORSE HANDBOOK - Chapter 4 & 17, CHARACTER

2003-01-12 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Carol, I wonder if instead of "Gunnar", "Lars", "Heidi" etc we tried to see a person inside our horses. That might help with "character"? For instance when I talk to Gunnar I am

Re: Communications Concerning Fjord Rescues

2003-01-11 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Lynda I am very saddened that you are not allowed to continue with the info of rescuing fjords. To me this is as important as discussions on breed, food etc. I think we should have this info available here. Perhaps limited

Re: PMU/Jord?Cleanign Feet

2003-01-09 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Peter I have three horses, two anglo/warmbloods and one drafty fjord. I do not ride anymore and find I spend less time with my horses in the winter months. Honestly the thought of picking up mucky cold feet and leaning aga

Re: (no subject)

2003-01-09 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cheryl, I can understand where you are coming from but I think you are taking this all a bit too personally. Not everyone likes the same thing. Some are adamant some are not about their likes. If someone likes quarter h

Re: The President's message

2003-01-08 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Whoa, I take exception to your remarks about the drafty type being "hard to ride" and hard to find saddles for. My Gunnar is the drafty type and can be ridden all day at a very comfortable trot. Draft nor "fat

Re: Shoes vs barefoot

2003-01-07 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brigid, lots of good ideas re the frog situation. I leave the trimming to my farrier and just use koppertox when needed. I admire your ability to do these things yourself. I always have to pay to have it done. Jean

Re: Shoes vs barefoot

2003-01-07 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I never shoe Gunnar who has small rock hard healthy feet. He is on pasture only as he is no longer ridden. Only problem has been deep clefts that get some fungus in really wet seasons. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdee

Re: How NOT to promote Fjords

2003-01-07 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Linda One remark should not a decision make I have people who tell me to this day they think Fjords are grotesque, worthless etc. I was told that when I knew nothing about them. Why should that change me decision as

Re: 5 PMU Mares

2003-01-07 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Linda, certainly these people who are interested in the mares would pay to adopt them. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: Training Fjord's to drive

2003-01-01 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Helena you put a lot of thought into your email re good training and knowledge of the horse. You certainly have a great deal of experience. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO

Re: hurrying fjords

2002-12-31 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> MJ I agree with your description of your young horse. What scares me is grown adults with about 175 plus astride two year olds or three year olds. Plus they have juvenile minds that can be quite cooperative most of th

Re: hurrying fjords

2002-12-30 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It seems to me when there has been talk of balky difficult fjords they are usually three, four and young. Are we expecting too much of a horse who has not stopped growing and maturing? Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdee

Re: fjord reputation

2002-12-30 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Janet, re peoples impressions of fjords. When I first got Gunnar the truck man who delivered him was cussing all the way up my long road as Gunnar tried to eat grass, rip off his pockets and generally bully him. Can just hea

Re: Question

2002-12-30 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Easy there Jean re old wives tales. I remember when I was in Germany that a German shepherd bitch was ruined if she was accidentally bred to a cur or other breed. I laughed at it and got in big trouble. Those old thou

Re: UEF Non-Profit and Donation Information

2002-12-28 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks Lynda for the info, have duly entered it for reference. Appreciate your business like approach to these things. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: Crossbreeding against Nature or natural?

2002-12-28 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Those "hard headed" or as we referred to them years ago and in my Dad's Cavalry as "mule headed" or "Roman nosed" were considered stubborn and willful!!! You were supposed to avoid them

Re: Cross-breeding, Rescues, Repeat Messages & Acorns Again

2002-12-28 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Here if you are going to be a "not for profit" group you are given a registration number. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: Cross-breeding, Rescues, Repeat Messages & Acorns Again

2002-12-28 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Lynda can you give me the number of the rescue operation group for us to use for tax deduction? People will tend to give more when it is deductible, esp. this time of year.Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Auth

Re: Suggestion to list and NFHR BOD

2002-12-28 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> What is the end purpose of this cross breed study? Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: Fjord Gelding Wanted

2002-12-26 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Linda, Just one thought about nervous riders. Many well trained horses know that legs pressing on their barrel means move forward. A nervous rider tends to clamp their legs on their horse to hang on and lock their hands so t

Re: crossbreeding

2002-12-26 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563 - Original Message - From: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, D

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