Helmets

This message is from: win...@aol.com As far as comfortable helmets: Tipperary: well vented for schooling/ summer/trail; extends down the back of the head for good protection. Show: Charles Owen gr8 All the eventers I know wear the GPA Speed Air; At over 500 dollars its the priciest; but since th

Re: FIRE season not over

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Will continue to pray for the safety of Jeff and all who are entrusted to his care, we lived in Yorba Linda? for 4 years? and have family in CA and fully understand the violence of the winds, I believe the natives also refer to the hot desert winds as bo

Re: ozzie does dressage

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Congratulations Laurie and Oz!? You looked great! I understand how much it must mean to you because I just did those tests in a small schooling show last summer[ There was a 37 year gap since my previous show] Good for you both! Susan in NJ [ owned by Alf

Re: Mystery/tragedy

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Paula, All prayers and good thoughts for you; Galianna and the other horse/family that were injured/violated. I second the thoughts expressed that if a human is responsible; he/ she be shot on sight. Susan in NJ owned by Alf, Valdemar, Billy and Boj

Re: Calling all creative types--Need help with farm name

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Kris, A little hokey; but since you have 3 boys and 3 horses; what about " Three's the Charm Farm" ? Susan; owned by Alf & Valdemar -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:47 am Su

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #162

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Peggy, ?I have a PMU gelding in addition to Alf & Val; we went through this last summer. Billy was wonderful thru the biopsies/ topical meds applied to his sheath; but the sarcoid continued to grow and change shape despite treatment. He had surgery l

Alf is back! Thanks to all who e mailed me!

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Fjord horse list, Many thanks to all of you who sent me advice re: Alf. By Last thurs. there was only slight improvement in his attitude; vitals were stable; so had the vet come out and look at him; and decided to sedate and tube him. Tolerated everyt

Alf

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Jen, Thank you for your input. Alf did contract erlichia when he first came from Canada almost 2 years ago..He was successfully treated with IV oxitetracycline then. I am open to alternative therapy; interestingly enough our equine vet/chiropractor s

Re: sick fjord

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Valerie, Thanks for the note; Alf was treated for erlichia 2 years ago shortly after he came to NJ from Canada.I have a call into the vet to ask if that is something that re occurs or has different strains. At the time he was diagnosed he had high 10

Thanks to all & Alf update.

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear List; ?Thanks to all who replied to my post. Here's todays "Alfie update" 6am Up; greeted me laid down to eat a little hay; then back up within 15 mins for mutual grooming with Val then grazing with his herd mates. Temp 100. lungs clear heart rate 48

Re: Elevated GGTP in Fjords? Sorry LONG post

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Bonnie, Thanks for your reply. The vet commented on the poor quality of the pasture grass at this point; and was concerned about possibly some type of new weed in the area; since they are seeing alot of " non specific" gas colics the last few weeks.

Elevated GGTP in Fjords? Sorry LONG post

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Fjord Lovers, ?I am mostly a list lurker; proud to be owned by Alf & Valdemar. I need your help. Have had the vet out twice in 2 days and requested the internal medicine specialist.? My beautiful Alf had been acting a little off on Sunday. His nickna

Re: bits for riding and driving Fjords

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Linda, Both my boys ride in eggbutt french link snaffles. Val is a 5 1/2 and Alf is a 5. Dover saddlery has alot of english bits online and in their catalog. Good luck Susan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mys

Re: has anyone fed Magnesium to their Fjord?

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Jen, I have the ultimate easy keeper in my Val; and had his blood tested for insulin resistance and thyroid deficiency last spring. Even though his blood work was normal; the vet suggested we put him on the lowest dose of supplemental thyroid hormon

Re: selling a fjord

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Sue, ?My heart goes out to you on needing to sell your fjords to new homes.I am usually just a lurker and am new to fjords; only having Alf & Valdemar for almost a year. There was a 35 year gap between falling in love with horses and having the priv

Fjord trainers in NJ?

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear List members, Anyone out there know of any riding trainers in NJ who are experienced working with Fjords? I've spoken with an experienced Fjord driving trainer; but she can't work with the boys due to injuries incurred in an MVA. She didn't know any

Re: Xango and a reminder Fjord horse wise

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Pat, I'm new to Fjords so thanks for the reminder. Our 2 geldings Alf & Val came home to NJ in Sept.;one day in early Oct. I noticed that Alf seemed damp by his chest even though he was standing there munching his hay and hadn't been worked in any fa

Re: 'Bye to Sven

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Karen, So sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Sven. I am new to Fjords so I am sorry that I didn,t have the opportunity to see him. It sounds like he was an exceptional Fjord companion in every way! I hope you can take some consolation in memor

Re: A Somber Update...

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Jamie, I send my sincere condolences. Being a new Fjord horse owner I know that I cannot truly understand your pain. I had the same experience with a brother/sister Springer spaniel litter and it broke my heart. If you ever have occasion to visit NJ