Vitamin E for Neurological Damage

2009-11-15 Thread plumg...@pon.net
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RE: Re: Trimming whiskers on Fjords

2009-11-15 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" I am assuming that the whiskers help in an area in which the horse would otherwise be blind? I have actually wondered how they even take things out of my hand. Gail Russell Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://t

RE: nerve damage

2009-11-14 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Can you describe a bit more? --- Original Message --- >From: Cheryl[mailto:che...@finefjords.com] Sent: 11/14/2009 2:14:28 PM To : fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Cc : Subject : RE: nerve damage This message is

RE: Re: Another genetic topic

2009-10-28 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" I have recently had occasion to learn to appreciate those hairy legs and body. an Arab/Qh cross mare who is gorgeous and athletic...and also a P.I.T.A. in various ways. Flighty, and all she has to do is touch the pipe panels and she will

RE: White Dun's with White Markings

2009-10-24 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" You should definitely fill out the survey on Silas. That is the way the answer to your question can be found. Gail Russell Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl

RE: "not right, white?"

2009-10-21 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" So...what does white have to do with temperament...anecdotally or scientifically proven? What about the "crazy paint" phrase I have heard more than once? What about the story (from Jean Ernest, I think) about foxes being bred for

RE: Re: Parelli Clinic

2009-10-19 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" You are correct! Maybe that remark will be the catalyst to all of us to think about expanding our helmet use even further. One problem is the shade. Here is a Troxel Western hat that looks better than ones I have seen previo

RE: Re: fjordhorse-digest V2009 #198

2009-10-18 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Sohow does a little white beget a lot of white??? Or maybe it doesn't??? That would be something to learn from the study. Like...how big can that star get before you should not even breed that mare with the white star. Etc. oh yes

RE: hmmmm, that dead elephant again

2009-10-18 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Lisa...go to the website where the form is. There is a chart there that shows the trait is dominant...and only takes one parent. However, it is an incomplete dominant (they used another name, which is undoubtedly more correct), in tha

RE: Helmets, adjustments...rt

2009-10-18 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" I was sort of hoping that the "scalp must move" rule could be avoided if one had a helmet that came down over the back of the neck...like the Tipperary. My theory is the more encompassing shape of the Tipperary means the helmet stays

Child's saddle

2009-10-17 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" I have four up and coming grandchildren ranging from 2 to 5 years old. I need a saddle of some kind. Here is a Wintec leadline saddle I found on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Weatherbeeta-Wintec-Kids-Saddle/dp/B0007WBDE8/ref=pd_sb s_sg_1 ONc

RE: Re: helmets - trying to push them on people who don't use them.

2009-10-16 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" HmmmI wonder what that instructor would say after being sued for the cost of caring for an invalid for the rest of their life. A contingency-only lawyer would love that set of facts. Someone on another list wrote to the Parellli organizati

RE: Re:Helmets

2009-10-15 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" It really is worth it to try different helmets. I now have a Tipperary (not sure what kind). I had a Troxel before. I thought it fit, but it gave me nasty headaches. Not that you would really notice at first, but when you take it off, there

RE: beach ride.

2009-10-10 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Hi laura, You might try the leap frog trail exercise, where you take turns going ahead. It sounds like you are asking for more than she can give and still feel safe. I would take it back several notches until you get to where she is comfortable

OT - trying to reach Karen McCarthy at hotmail address/Karen Keith infected?

2009-10-07 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Hi all, Is anyone else having messages sent to hotmail customers rejected because they supposedly look like spam or are coming from a known "rogue" ISP. My ISP is a small local one that I doubt has been taken over by spammers. I

RE: Horses rolling

2009-10-07 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Yes..but...I was sitting on a big QH last week in a stream full of volcanic rocks and he was splashing like crazy...like he was going to go down. I could not understand why he would act like that if he did intend to go downbut it would not

RE: Re: hang on

2009-10-07 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" I cannot figure out why a horse would want to go down in a shallow creek with rocks all over the streambed. Seems like they should know it would hurt their backs? Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.

Realities of digging a burial hole in advance

2009-09-24 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Janet, of ja...@tamaracksheepfarm.com sent me the following explanation. She can read the list, but is unable to post. Her message clarified for me the real problem with trying to dig a hole in advance of winter. She also pointed out that sh

RE: Re: My reasons for posting about Gjest

2009-09-23 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" I have "killed" two dogs. In both cases, I did it too late, after the animals were suffering (which I was only able to admit after the fact). I have also walked a colicking horse until she fell down and died. A beautiful, gorgeous,

Fijador

2009-09-07 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Hi Karen, I thought a fijador was the knot you tied in the "reins" that are attached to the bosalwhich I would not confuse with a throat latch. Am I not getting it? (Jim is starting to use a bosal on some of his horses and would

RE: Re: Foundered Fjord

2009-07-30 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Or get magnesium by itself from Horsetech. Or get Remission, which is supposed to be cheaper than Quiessence. Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw

RE: Foundered Fjord

2009-07-30 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" The place to go is the Equine Cushings list on Yahoo. They will want you to get blood work done, but, if you do not want to launch into that, I would look at their Emergency Diet (in their files area) and start supplementing as directed. If h

RE: Dunks?

2009-07-25 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Just use feeder goldfish or mosquito fish. Gail Forestville Ca Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f

RE: Re: Memo to the President (horse-related/cute)

2009-07-22 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Jean, There was no message. GAil Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f

RE: ANyone recognize how this harness works?

2009-07-22 Thread plumg...@pon.net
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RE: Managing weight

2009-07-12 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Hi Debbie and Ivar, I will intersperse your post with some suggestions. Ivar is a 5 yr. old gelding. He is 14.3 hh. For the first time, he has too much weight on him. He currently gets 1/2 scoop of oats twice a day with supplement and hay.

RE: Gooseneck Lock Recommendations?

2009-07-01 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" OOps...that should have been private. And I certainly did not trim! Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f

RE: Gooseneck Lock Recommendations?

2009-07-01 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" HI Karen, How do you want me to pay? I can send you a check from my bank's bill pay. Once you get it cannot bounce (unless you hold it for three months, at which time the bank automatically stops the payment). Or I can use paypal if you

RE: OT-Ariat Iceberg Tall H20 riding boots

2009-06-21 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Here are two people who like them. I would like to know if they fit a wide foot with a high instep. http://reviews.smartpakequine.com/7493/4911/reviews.htm --- Original Message --- >From: Debby[mailto:miss.am...@earthlink.net] S

RE: My herd is complete

2009-06-20 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Where did you get that pedestal? Is it aluminum? Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f

RE: Eve foot injury

2009-06-20 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Do you have any idea how she did it? If you have trouble at the end getting the skin to completely close, try Aluma Spray. We found it worked miracles at the point where it was time to take the bandage off (because the bandage caused too muc

RE: Re: Gooseneck Lock Recommendations?

2009-06-19 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Does it look like this one? http://www.guardianhitch.com/g56.htm I have a gooseneck lock that my friend sold me when she got out of horses. It is easy to use but I don't know where she got it. I can ask her. Robin Important FjordH

RE: Gooseneck Lock Recommendations?

2009-06-19 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Correctiion...our old trailer would cost $28K to purchase new. He did say it would be worth more than we paid for it. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw

RE: dressage saddle

2009-06-16 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" First off...apologies for not trimming last time. I have since discovered that OS in the Rembrandt OS stands for ONE SIZE. So..in theory, mine should fit you if it does not work out for the person who is trying it. However, it may not fit

RE: dressage saddle

2009-06-16 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Hi Laurie, I have a dressage saddle that you would love...except it would not fit you. If you can find a wide tree Rembrandt OS dressage saddle with the wide knee blocks, I believe you would absolutely love it. I do not believe the Rembrandt O

Wide Tree Black Rembrandt OS Dressage Saddle, 16"

2009-06-08 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" I am looking to sell a black Rembrandt OS Wide Tree Dressage Saddle. By my measurement, it is a 16 inch. Fits me quite well at 5 foot 3, 135 pounds. This one is in excellent condition. I have another one just like it that is much more worn

RE: Vet Manners Thank You

2009-05-20 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" With clicker trainingalways break things down into teensy, teensy steps ...and endeavor NEVER to get a flinch or scared look as you "up the anty" each time. Take it really slow. Usually, things go fast with clicker training an

RE: Anybody out there a pacemaker genius....NOT OT

2009-05-08 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Robin, All, It helps a lot to know that heart rate does go up when someone rides a horse. All the documentation on this front I can find is helpful. I see what you mean about managing the doctor. I just feel like I need to find information f

RE: Anybody out there a pacemaker genius....NOT OT

2009-05-07 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" I bought a 1990 article from Wiley that indicates someone was able to ride at a walk trot canter. If there really is a pacemaker genius on the Fjord list, I can forward the article. It was clearly a different type of pacemaker. The term

RE: Re: gone beyond the grazing muzzle

2009-05-07 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Hi Valerie, Join this group. They will do everything they can to help you. ech...@yahoogroups.com It may also pay to ask there where to join to get info on supplements...things to do to help. I feel so bad that this happened. These

OOPs...and article

2009-05-07 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" My Internet Explorer does not tell me when something is SENT. It looks like it has not gone out...so I kept resending. Big apologies. Here is info on his pacemaker. http://209.85.173.132/search?q=cache:-57_tT0h1BsJ:www.cardion.cz/Data/files/S

Anybody out there a pacemaker genius....NOT OT

2009-05-07 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Hi all, Well, Jim just got a pacemaker for bradycardia. (Slow heart rate). The good news is that his skin color is about four shades pinker (red, really). He appears to be getting a LOT more oxygen to his tissues. Even his demeanor and p

Anybody out there a pacemaker genius....NOT OT

2009-05-07 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Hi all, Well, Jim just got a pacemaker for bradycardia. (Slow heart rate). The good news is that his skin color is about four shades pinker (red, really). He appears to be getting a LOT more oxygen to his tissues. Even his demeanor and p

Anybody out there a pacemaker genius....NOT OT

2009-05-07 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Hi all, Well, Jim just got a pacemaker for bradycardia. (Slow heart rate). The good news is that his skin color is about four shades pinker (red, really). He appears to be getting a LOT more oxygen to his tissues. Even his demeanor and p

Anybody out there a pacemaker genius....NOT OT

2009-05-07 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Hi all, Well, Jim just got a pacemaker for bradycardia. (Slow heart rate). The good news is that his skin color is about four shades pinker (red, really). He appears to be getting a LOT more oxygen to his tissues. Even his demeanor and p

Anybody out there a pacemaker genius....NOT OT

2009-05-07 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Hi all, Well, Jim just got a pacemaker for bradycardia. (Slow heart rate). The good news is that his skin color is about four shades pinker (red, really). He appears to be getting a LOT more oxygen to his tissues. Even his demeanor and p

OT: Very well bred QH mare in N. California in trouble

2009-05-03 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" HI all, I will try to be brief, but it is a long sad story. A friend of a close friend who runs a boarding barn across the street from our home (and who takes care of our horses when we are away) bought a well bred, well trained sorrel, wit

RE: grazing muzzles

2009-05-01 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" They recommend you feed them treats through the muzzle hole by hand. You could try that. (I know..all the treats have too much sugar. Something like a Cheerio is at least small. Or, even better, feed her hay through the hole, so she gets t

RE: snake oil

2009-04-25 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" You laugh...but have you ever actually lOOked at some of the clinicians? I think their success is often related to something other than their skill with horses. Gail you needed to jump on that snake ( with no bridle of course ) ride him bareb

RE: Guineas ...

2009-04-23 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Can you spin or otherwise use their coats? Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f

RE: Trimming Posts

2009-04-21 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" I had not thought of this before, but if I set Outlook to delete the whole previous message when I can reply, I can then copy any part of the previous message I want to preserve, and then hit Reply, and then paste the saved portion of the previo

RE: From the List Admin: READ THIS (or else)

2009-04-21 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" What e-mail program do you use? Basically, you hit reply, then go in and delete the text from the old message before you write your own. I think it is best form to put your message above any text you leave from the old message. The only reaso

RE: Re: From the List Admin: READ THIS (or else)

2009-04-21 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Not to mention the fact that replying to the digest and not trimming means duplicating every single post in that digest...including the ones that were already not trimmed. There must be some kind of exponential duplication that happens when pe

RE: From the List Admin: READ THIS (or else)

2009-04-21 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" One thing that might help is to have folks try subscribing to the digest for a while. When they do, they will realize how it makes the list almost impossible to read if people do not trim posts. I had to give up on digests because the te

RE: Off Topic

2009-04-04 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" HOrse slaughter discussion...or the wandering to vegetarian topics? Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f

Plans for animals after death

2009-04-03 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" In California it is now possible to leave a trust fund for an animal. Not all states allow it. Before one had to leave the funds to an individual and hope they did not just ditch the animal. I am not certain how well that is working out.

RE: Trimming your Replies

2009-04-03 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Steve, your message ended up in my spam filterso maybe it went to others' as well. Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: htt

RE: Re: Aggressive Horses/Behavioral Conference in Texas

2009-04-02 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" The people who clicker train may just be a bit quieter about it, but I think it is growing rather than diminishing. Anyone can inadvertently shape an undesirable behavior. In fact, it is probably easier to do it by the "normal&qu

RE: Carrots, onion, bay leaf ,S+P

2009-04-02 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" When we lived on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia our mailman was close to 90 before he quit delivering mail. He had delivered mail with a horse and buggy. I asked him (knowing pretty much what the answer would be) what he did with a hor

Aggressive Horses/Behavioral Conference in Texas

2009-04-01 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" You all may remember that I was going to a behavior training conference at the University of North Texas last month which featured, among other speakers, Alexandra Kurland who does clicker training in horses. I came away with a couple of thin

Fjord Heralds - Free except for shipping

2009-03-30 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" I have a bunch of Heralds. Not sure yet what all years, but 2000-2004 at least, and probably many more. I am hanging on to the really recent ones, but getting rid of the others. If you have a particular issue you are looking for, let me kn

RE: tail rubbing

2009-03-25 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" WE had a horse with lice and were not able to find them, even though it was obvious he had them. Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified

RE: Fjord Rescue Subject

2009-03-24 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" In our area, it is about $500 when all is said and done. I have heard of rescues offering free euthanasia. Gail It is not terribly expensive to have a horse put down. I called three facilities (all equine vets) and all charge #250.00. Thi

RE: Re: re 7 fjords died in Scotland

2009-03-23 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" IN the US there are conspiracy laws. I have forgotten exactly what is involved in US conspiracy laws, but I think you do not have to prove an "act." Just more than one person, and something that was done in violation of the l

RE: Mr. Stewart's story

2009-03-23 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" What would happen if people from other countries wrote to the newspapers and expressed horror at what happened, and what he was allowed to get away with. Sort of like...you Scottish Barbarians!!! International embarrasment, perhaps? Is anyo

RE: AIR FERNS

2009-03-23 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" The irony is that a Fjord dying of overfeeding/grass grazing-caused laminitis may potentially suffer even more than one that has been starved to death. And for some Fjords, it does not take a lot of grass. And yet we do not judge the incid

RE: foot problems

2009-02-19 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" The Cushings list talks about a substitute for bute because bute has adverse consequences for Cushings or pre-Cushings horses. Is anyone currently familiar with the protocol? I think it was jiagolon??? Gail Important FjordHorse

RE: knee and foot problems

2009-02-17 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" There is a situation with horses that are preCushings where they develop foot soreness/laminitis in the fall. Their ACTH numbers go upif I remember correctly. Can anyone else remember the other details. I got this info from the Cushin

RE: Re: muzzles, weaning and as seen on tv

2009-02-12 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Why not use a muzzle for weaning? (with breakaway, of course) Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f

RE: Re: Fjord mare in Windsor

2009-02-12 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" HOw was the eye cyst diagnosed? We have a Fjord that we have retired after I went off of him several times because he seems to suddenly see things that are not there, on his right side. He will suddenly start running in terror while under s

RE: Weaning..." The NATURAL WAY "

2009-02-10 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" I like the part about the "passionate caregiver." Gail " Most often the caregiver is reluctant to start the weaning process because of the undesirable symptoms that occur using the abrupt seperation method. The heart wre

RE: Joe vs. The Grazing Muzzle

2009-02-10 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" There is a very simple orange bucket muzzle. They are harder to get off and chafe less, I am told. Has anyone every tried one on a Fjord (I suspect they may not be big enough). Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Manage

Story of our escaped horses in local paper

2009-01-31 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" This was written by the fire chief who put the horses back in our neighbor's field. See the right hand of the page. http://www.westcountygazette.com/editions/wcg200901_029.pdf Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription M

Training Conference in Texas March 20th

2009-01-21 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" This is a conference sponsored by the Orca Training Center at the Northern University of Texase. I have just registered to go on March 20th. It is probably appropriate for folks who do positive reinforcement training, or for folks who d

RE: Lost in Seattle

2009-01-19 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Did any one reply|? I am still here and could start asking? I saw them in the room all right. You could try calling Howard and Sophie's cell phone if you have it. They are heading to the airport. Gail --- Original Messag

RE: Re: Farriery

2009-01-18 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Take care in cutting down the heel. My somewhat dim understanding is that the heels will start to take care of themselves if you take care of the toe. We had our vet (who had also been to a horse shoeing school) trim two of our horses

RE: Farriery

2009-01-17 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" The key is the toes. Removing the shoes is likely to help if you keep the toes back, either by wear or more frequent trimming. You can buy the DVD by the American presenter. www.missionfarrierschool.com --- Original Message ---

Room share available at NFHR meeting

2009-01-13 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" I do have an extra double bed in my room if anyone would like to share the room cost of $129, (plus whatever stupid fees and taxes go on top of that). INcludes breakfast...not sure how good. Alaska has really, really good rates right now

RE: coffee, toast and jam

2009-01-13 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" I will throw a few crumbs your way LIsa...not to worry. Also...I do have an extra bedwith that breakfast ...if someone wants to split the room fee with me? Gail --- Original Message --- >From: pedfjo...@aol.com[mailto:pedf

RE: Handicapped Driving

2009-01-12 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" If someone has balance problems, I highly recommend getting a western saddle with professionally turned stirrups. The ones where there is a piece of leather wrapped around the stirrup flap, and then tied in place. I recently bought a saddle

RE: Jean G.

2009-01-04 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" I cannot find the e-mail this is referring to...about Jean moving off her farm and finding Gunnar a new home. --- Original Message --- >From: Linda Lehnert[mailto:lindalehn...@hotmail.com] Important FjordHorse List Links:

RE: Re: Jensen's Remember When/ Njal

2008-12-29 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" The lighter weight Fjords are not just lighterthey have long legs. Given that FJords were designed as FJORD horses, to work on steep mountain sides, I would think it would be better for them to be a little on the short legged side. My

RE: Re: gut sounds in Fjords

2008-12-22 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Jean...how close are you to the Rogue Valley? Our beloved vet, Mitch Benson, moved there several years ago. He is an abolutely wonderful person. Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-

RE: Re: gut sounds in Fjords

2008-12-21 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" My Fjord had gut sounds, and had very bad treatment from a cattle vet. It was a blockage and she died a horrible death, without much help from the vet. Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5

RE: Re: cold ? and crazy horse thieves

2008-12-17 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Peppermint Pattie is, in fact, a pretty delicate flower right now...though maybe I am just being softened up. She is 18 lbs at seven months, whereas Corgis are supposed to be between 24 and 26 pounds. The breeder bought her to breed (two kenne

RE: Re: cold ? and crazy horse thieves

2008-12-17 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Found out that the deputy that I have to see about the theft is not on duty until this coming Saturday. We are finding more and more evidence of what she did. If she rode a horse, she may have done it with some heavy chains we had wrapped

RE: Re: cold ? and crazy horse thieves

2008-12-15 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" We are stuck with the easement. I think we are going to have to perimeter fence, and probably put gates on our driveway and the easement. Unfortunate, because it works much better not to fence the perimeter. I am not even sure I belie

RE: Re: cold ? and crazy horse thieves

2008-12-15 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" OK...I looked up the Sonoma County event log. It says that there was a "security check/complete" at 3:30 AM near Appian Way. I also checked the arrest records. No one was arrested. It appears they have no plans to do anything a

RE: Re: cold ? and crazy horse thieves

2008-12-15 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Will do, as soon as we get home and I can take someone on a tour to show them the lengths the woman went to to release all the horses. Or I will prepare a drawing showing where all the gates were. It was hard work letting them all out, and

RE: cold ? and crazy horse thieves

2008-12-15 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Ah yes. Jim has enough fire power to get us all in really big trouble. However, he has not used it in years, and we have both gone soft in our old age about killing anything...even the Christmas turkey. Problem with the driveway alarm i

RE: cold ? and crazy horse thieves

2008-12-15 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" Ah yes. Jim has enough fire power to get us all in really big trouble. However, he has not used it in years, and we have both gone soft in our old age about killing anything...even the Christmas turkey. Problem with the driveway alarm i

RE: Re: cold ? and crazy horse thieves

2008-12-15 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" I need to get Jon Ofjord's plans to insulate the water tanks in Cedarville. We installed locks on most of the gates last night, but there are still places this woman can get gates open. We found that she opened another gate (trying

RE: dressage saddle for short backed fjords

2008-12-15 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" I have a beautiful Rembrandt OS Dressage saddle. It has a wide tree and the shoulders are flared a bit so it does not interfere with the shoulders. It is not the Integra (which is adjustable). Has beautiful leather with cushioned knee roll

RE: Truly Crazy Horse Theft

2008-12-14 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" If we did not have such a nice house (cozy radiant heat!!!) and such nice neighbors, we would move out of here. Kookville is right! When found the woman was wearing a spiked dog collar, and a bunch of chains. When asked what she was doing

Truly Crazy Horse Theft

2008-12-14 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" I have to leave, so cannot go into this much...and do not know all. At 6 AM, neighbors stopped to say we had a horse out. I went out to catch the horse, and three widely spaced horse pens on our property had the gates open and the horses were

RE: Re: pulling shoes

2008-12-13 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" I would encourage folks not to get too worried about chipping up. My horses are trimmed every five weeks. If they go over that, they are clearly getting long (at least most times of the year) and start chipping worse than if they are trimmed

RE: Re: pulling shoes

2008-12-13 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" I do pretty well with Rom. Round type gravel is no problem. Gunthar has flat feet. He is draftier, and maybe would have flatter feet anyway. He tends to be tender. I have two three QH that also do pretty well, though all gimp on road

RE: Re: pulling shoes

2008-12-13 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" I do pretty well with Rom. Round type gravel is no problem. Gunthar has flat feet. He is draftier, and maybe would have flatter feet anyway. He tends to be tender. I have two three QH that also do pretty well, though all gimp on road

RE: Rain Rot

2008-11-30 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Here is an interesting link on rain rot by a vet. http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2007/Dec/07/persistence-key-to-treating-rain-rot/ Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http:/

RE: Rain Rot

2008-11-30 Thread plumg...@pon.net
This message is from: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I suspect she has some kind of metabolic issue. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I would join the Cushings list on Yahoo (or ask her owners to do so). She sounds like the horse of a friend of mine that ended up with lamin

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