This message is from: "Ardeth Obenauf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
As I read all the posts about controlling feed, etc. I wonder if you all
have had your fjord's thyroid checked. When I first got my mare Jayne,she
was a little chubby and a vet suggested that a lot of drafty breeds have low
thyroids. When
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Regarding weight tapes and Fjords. It seems to me we get an incorrect
measure of our Fjords weight using tapes that are figured for a horse
structure. Anyone finally figured correct weight measurements for Fjords?
Jean Gayle
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This message is from: "Cherie Mascis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
OMG!! I had two very unhappy horses.they bucked, ran >and ran,
pawed - they did not want those muzzles on!!
I put a little bit of hay in the very bottom of the muzzle with one horse
cookie or a small handful of alfalfa pellets an
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> "Lola Lahr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> re: the grazing muzzle and I have heard really good
> things about this method. It keeps them doing what horses naturally do
> (grazing) so reduces stress and keeps them moving. I have read in s
This message is from: Genie Dethloff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I use all three methods, grazing muzzle on when turned out for 5-7
hours, small paddock attached to stall for rest of day and night but
with a hay feeding after a few hours of being in there and Quiessence
pellets.
This is my first yea
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Catherine - please don't reply privately!! I am sure there are many of us
with Fjords that could do with a more formal exercise regimen.
Kate
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I will talk to you privately on the methods our farm has used for we
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Thanks to everyone who responded. I have the fjords in the unused arena
which had some grass.not any longer!!! The horses seem to be less
bloated than when we first brought them home last Saturday. The heaviest
weighs in at approx. 1500-1600 pou
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To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Subject: Re: overweight fjords
Date: Fri, 25 May 2007 12:43:48 -0700
This message is from: "Lola Lahr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I read Marsha's post re: the grazing muzzle
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> >Subject: overweight fjords
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> >Dear listers,
> >I know that other people have had over weight fjords and would like mo
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> I know that other people have had over weight fjords and would like more
> information on a safe way to get the weight off. We recently acquired several
> fjords who were just left on pasture and as a resu
This message is from: Caryn Martinez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>Sent: May 25, 2007 6:50 AM
>To: fjord horse digest
>Subject: overweight fjords
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>Dear listers,
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Teresa -
I will talk to you privately on the methods our farm has used for weight
reduction in Fjords. Both Amy Evers and Kathy Monroe can tell you more about
our methods. I am rushed for time today but when I get a chance... I'll
email you directly.
Ma
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Dear listers,
I know that other people have had over weight fjords and would like more
information on a safe way to get the weight off. We recently acquired several
fjords who were just left on pasture and as a result, imagine, are VERY obese.
I don't kno
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