Upcoming Events

This message is from: Kelly MacDonald Hi All, Just a quick reminder to check the website for upcoming events - www.ridecreekside.ca . Registration and entry forms are now available for the Erin MacQuarrie clinic, the dressage show and the combined training event. We are looking forward to a

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2009 #207

This message is from: Kelly MacDonald Conformation is my number 1 priority when it comes to my Fjords. I agree with Debby - good conformation is essential in any horse to make it able to perform. I currently own four Fjords - three geldings and a stallion. My stallion is unbelievably well put

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2009 #190

This message is from: Kelly MacDonald Hi Everyone, I've added a few pictures of Prydarson to my website - www.ridecreekside.ca- under the breeding page, if anyone is interested in viewing them. The last picture is of myself and my father (easily Sonny's biggest fan). Kelly MacDonald

For Breeders

This message is from: "Kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > This is a website that I am cross posting from Fugly Horse of the Day. A > great idea! http://www.horsereunions.com/welcome.html Kelly > - Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http:

Brag alert - Warning, it's long!

This message is from: "Kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone! I'm finally getting back on track after an exhausting weekend. I have some energy tonight, and wanted to let you all know about it. We've been planning and training for almost two months to

Updates

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, I have a few little updates to announce. First, we have another new Fjord here for the summer. Linda Fry's wonderful gelding Teigar is going to come with us to the Can Am to help represent us. He's a really

RE: Looking for a Harness

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Tanya, and everyone else that replied with harness ideas! Posting that simple question to the list was something I should have done a long time ago! Thanks again, to everyone who replied. A harness has been found! Sincerely,

Looking for a Harness

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, We are looking to purchase a good quality harness, to fit our Fjords. If anyone has one, or knows of one for sale, please let me know. Sincerely, Kelly Mac

NFHR EVALUATION - July 12th and 13th

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, It's already almost the first of May and everything is finally starting to turn green! The horses are shedding like crazy, and although we've kept everyone in pretty good shape over the winter (thanks to t

Evaluations, Promotion, and More

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, I have been crazy busy the last month or so. I spent three weeks in Ontario, preparing for and completing my Coach 1 Evaluation. The program, run though Equine Canada, is quite intense. I worked hard at it, and tha

March Break Schooling Show

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, Last week was sure a busy one. We started off the week (which was March Break for the local students) with two clinics, back to back. Everyone had a great time. To cap it all off, we hosted our first show, a

RE: long distance riding with fjords

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would LOVE to see a copy of that project. Do you sell your work? Kelly > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> Subject: Re: long distance riding with fjords> Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:51:26 -0800&

RE: Harness for sale

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> Subject: Harness for sale> Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 20:10:17 -0600> > This message is from: "Sue Clark-Sorger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> >

East Coast Evaluation

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello Everyone, I'd like to annouce that we will be hosting the first ever, NFHR Evaluation to be held in Canada. This is very exciting news! Although it will be in Canada, it is absolutely NOT limited to Canadians. We

RE: first open show

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I clip the head (all goat hairs, muzzle, those long hairs above the eye) back of the legs and the coronet. I trim the ears well but never completely clean them out. I (of course) leave the feathers. I do use a little baby oil arou

RE: Fjord Herald Ads

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yup, I have to agree ;) You can't imagine how much I studied that picture. I actually seen it in my sleep. Kelly > Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:50:24 -0700> Subject: Re: Fjord Herald Ads> From: [EMAIL PROTEC

RE: mare lost a baby

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Oh Sarah, I'm so sorry. That is heartbreaking news. Jingles for you and the mare! Kelly > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> Subject: RE: mare lost a baby> Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:21:16 -

RE: PRYDARSON

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thank you Pat!! I am SO excited. There is another extremely exciting annoucement I have to make, but can't just yet. Just waiting for final confirmation from Mike May. Jaimie is just as excited as I am. She can't wait

RE: cover or not cover sweating horse in winter

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yup, a good fleece cooler will wick away the moisture from the skin. I leave them in with some hay until they are dry. Kelly > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> Subject: RE: cover or not cover sw

Whoops...

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sorry all, for the message that was suppose to be private. You'd think I'd be on the ball by 11 am Monday morning - my excuse? We had a great Superbowl party ;) Yeah Giants! Kelly > Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 05:22:34

Ulyssa

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Robin, Hope everything is well. We're finally seeing a break in cold temps - it was actually -35, plus a wind chill, last week. Thankfully, temps have risen a bit and it's not quite as miserable. I wanted to wri

Therapeutic Riding

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, We are having a bit of a break in the cold weather - although it's hard on the horses. Last week it was -25*C and today it was +4. The poor Fjords are stuck in their coats appropriate for -20. A couple have

RE: The Unflappable Fjord: Exhibit A

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Too funny - very well written, I could picture the whole scene!! Kelly > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:58:30 -0500> Subject: The Unflappable Fjord: Exhibit A> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> &

RE: fjord name plates

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Bonnie, My little sister makes the most beautiful name plates by using a little wood burner my father bought her. She finds a nice piece of wood, burns the name and then puts on a coat of varnish. Kelly > From: [EMAIL PROTE

RE: I give up

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The first link worked fine for me. And I think the website is very nice!! Kelly > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: I give up> Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:39:31 -0700> > This message

RE: Keeping Warm

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hahaha, those "Woolies" are a little out of my price range...darn ;) Kelly > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> Subject: RE: Keeping Warm> Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:29:46 -0800>

Keeping Warm

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > recommend where I can find reasonably priced outer gear that is wind> resistant, WARM but not too bulky, that REALLY works? It is so> discouraging to be frozen to the bone after only 1/2 hour, especially when> the fu

RE: Do any of you reccomend supplementing?

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Briefly, I do supplement the Fjord's diet with a vitamin/mineral topdress. Like you, I don't have to feed very much grain to the Fjords, but I don't believe they get everything they need from hay alone. Of cours

RE: Ooruk plays with the big boys

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Congrats!! I know how hard you've been working Robin, and this is proof that hard work pays off!! You should be proud of the great job you did training Ooruk - you guys are quite the team!! Keep up the good work

RE: Snowys Farra You TUBE Debut

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Oh my!! That was great! I literally was laughing out loud - too cute!!! Thanks for sharing! Kelly > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Snowys Farra You TUBE Debut>

Major Clarification

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, I would like to clarify things to members of this Fjordhorse list, in response to a large number of private emails I've received. Jaimie Benoit, and I, Kelly MacDonald, have absolutely NO affiliation whatsoever

Awesome Surprise

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, I was just checking my Facebook group for my facility and noticed that a student of mine had added a video. I followed the link, and realized that it's a slideshow of pictures. The pictures are all either my

News and Updates

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, This is an exciting time of year, especially this year. Usually, when everyone is starting to bunker down and think about winter, we're still going strong. With the addition of the indoor arena, we have no pl

RE: OT - Medical Question

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I just had a conversation yesterday with my vet about immune boosters. She was telling me about this product called Epic - Here's a little blurb about the product I found on the internet. I'm not sure if it's by

RE: Reason number 2575 why I love Fjords!

This message is from: kelly MacDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Wow!!! Great showing. By the results in the horsemanship class your Fjord had a little help getting all those ribbons!! Congrats to you both. Kelly > Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:29:19 -0700> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]>

RE: early winter coats

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It must be, especially since today was 30*C.  My fjord hasn't so much started a winter coat, as much as shedding his summer coat like crazy.  The other two Fjords here have a slightly thicker coat.  All the Fjord

RE: early winter coats

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It must be, especially since today was 30*C.  My fjord hasn't so much started a winter coat, as much as shedding his summer coat like crazy.  The other two Fjords here have a slightly thicker coat.  All the Fjord

Winter Coats and more...

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, Yup, my Fjord is shedding his summer coat like crazy.  I imagine I'll trace clip him again this fall, especially since we'll be riding heavy all winter with the new addition of an indoor arena. 

Patti Jo's showing and little of my own...

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone! I'm writing with enthusiasm tonight since I finally have my feet back on the ground after an amazing trip to Ontario.  First, congrats Patti Jo!  Sounds like it was a great time, and excellent exposure

Trail Riding, Clinic and more

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> First, sorry for the late reply with big thanks to all those who contributed to my trail riding question.  Great suggestions and I love hearing from others who always keep safety first and foremost.  On Tuesday, Sue,

Re: Boarding Issues - Dieting Fjords

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yes Melinda, I would add electric to boards as well.  In fact, especially board fencing.  If a horse was to lean hard enough to break the boards you could be looking at a pretty dangerous situation.  Also, even if t

RE: Boarding Issues - Dieting Fjords

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I agree with the others about electric fencing.  In my experience with Fjords, they really need it and can tell as soon as the fence isn't "hot" anymore.  For instance, last night someone disconnected a w

Re: Quest Dewormer

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Be very careful about using Quest dewormer if you have dogs around.  If you drop any, or any falls from the horses' mouth and a dog consumes it they will get very sick. Read the Quest package closely and it will say

Trail Riding

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi everyone, I've always loved to head out a do a little trail riding, but I never really did many long trails.  It was always for a break from the ring, and to exercise horses on the hills.  A couple of months

Re: Ariat Terrains

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yup, I ride in my Terrains all the time.  I have the half chaps and they are so comfortable to ride in.  I've never had any problem with the non-slip sole in the stirrups either.  If you are looking into them spend t

RE: Riding Boot recommendations

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I love, love, love the Ariat Terrians.  I wear them all day, every day, and a pair lasts me about a year.  They are supportive and comfortable, and best of all, waterproof. I even wear them when we go hiking, which is

RE: congrats on open showing

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks Patti-Jo, and all the others that emailed me privately. I'm very excited for the upcoming weeks ahead.  I'm hosting a clinic, and I have a student coming from Cape Breton with her Fjord.  The same week

Show Time

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, I just wanted to drop a quick note about a local open show we competed in yesterday.  We took five horses from my farm, including two Fjords. We trailered in Friday night.  The Fjords were decked out

Evaluation Results

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, Are the results from the 25th Anniversary Show still on the NFHR website?  I couldn't seem to find them.  Also, is there anywhere online to find results from various evaluations? Than

Eunice, thanks!

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Eunice, you just reminded me!  I half fibbed (having forgotten about Thor) in my last post - I HAVE had the pleasure of working with Tamer Tuff bloodlines before!  Thor (Deere Country Sykora), is a young gelding bred by

Wonderful Fjords in Training

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, I wanted to share a bit of news about the two Fjords that arrived at my farm last week for training.  The horses came from PEI, and travelled exceptionally well.  Upon arrival they acted like they have b

RE: subscribing to the Digest

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Connie, Here is the link to subscribe to the digest. http://www.nfhr.com/homelink.html Kelly From:  "Scott & Corinne Logan"

RE: Saddle and News

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Oops!  Suppose to be private to Robin Churchill. Sorry! From:  "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Saddle and News

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Robin, What are you looking to get for your saddle? How are Ooruk and Ulyssa doing? I have two Fjords coming to me for training in a week!  I'm beyond excited and they stemmed from the post I put on the digest.

Training Available

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi All, If anyone in the Northeast Region is looking to have some training put on their Fjord, I have a limited number of openings.  I am an experienced Fjord trainer - worked for Beaver Dam for six years before venturi

RE: a survey

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Fjords are great all-round horses.  Of course, some are better suited to specific things.  One thing about most Fjords is their willingness and work ethics.  I have rarely met a Fjord that won't give you 100% wh

RE: Another great You-tube videop

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Agreed, it wouldn't be fun to be that bull, but that was very impressive riding. That horse was so athletic! To make this Fjord related - today was the first day my Fjord and I practiced the cross country trai

RE: Fjord horse video has been re-posted

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Wow, it's totally different. IMO, not as good as the first one, but there was a lot more pictures in the first one. At least it's legal now. Kelly From: "Frederick J Pack" <

RE: utube..wondering

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> There are lots of recognizable pictures! It is a nice video though. Love that last shot of Inge Burr's stallion Orka. Kelly From: "Frederick J Pack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [E

RE: Fjord Herald

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I haven't received my Herald yet. Kelly in Nova Scotia From: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Fjord Herald Date: Wed, 21 Ma

RE: Oops....

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I love that video. The commentary is great, and the editing is awesome. I showed it to my entire family last night :) Erlend is beautiful!! From: "Douglas Knutsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To:

How many horses...

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> How many horses does it take to change a lightbulb? Thoroughbred: Who, ME?? Do WHAT? I'm scared of lightbulbs...I'm outta here! Arabian: I changed it an hour ago. Come on you guys, catch up! Quarter Horse:

RE: OCD

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Vanessa, While there is an surgery option (I forget what it's called, you could probably look it up), most treatments begin with correcting the diet and rest. OCD causes a breakdown of cartilage - th

Re: OCD

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> OCD isn't actually caused by rapid growth in a young horse.  What happens is that many people  over-supplement their young horse.  Over-supplementing has been linked to OCD.  It stems from a big marketing p

Fjord story

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi everyone, Today I had "one of those moments", that I just thought I would share with others who I know would appreciate it.  Of course, it involves my adorable, talented Fjord gelding NW Barlind (Ho

RE: does the perfect saddle exist?

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I also have a Wintec Pro with CAIR panels. It fits my Fjord really well (I bought it specifically for him), but also fits a couple others in my barn. My saddle doesn't squeak at all. I have my Fjord using th

Fjord Calendar

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I received my Fjord Calendar from Ursula Jensen yesterday!  I honestly don't think I'll be waiting a whole year to laminate or frame some of the pictures.  It is absolutely beautiful!  The cover, July (I think,

Re: BOSS

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Nancy, The one issue with EPSM is that once damage is done, it never goes away, no matter what you do to the diet - the body just can't get rid of the granules in the muscle mass. The purpose of the EPSM diet is t

BOSS

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yup, feed the shells and all.  Sometimes the seeds do get passed whole, and the manure pile will sprout some pretty sunflowers.  If the horse has little or no teach the seeds can be ground in a coffee grinder.  It has to

RE: Carrot storage, BOSS, weather

This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I feed BOSS.  All my horses have been on BOSS regularly since mid-summer.  They've never looked better.  Even in their winter coats they are sleek, soft and shiny.  And they LOVE them.  My Fjord gets a cup twice a d