Questions for people using slow feeders

2015-01-23 Thread Robin Churchill
amounts of hay like the people in cooler climates and what is available is always changing depending what the stores get in.  Anyway to my questions: 1. What kind of hay are people generally feeding out of slow feeders?2. Do fjords really self-regulate if they have access to hay in a slow feeder

Re: A couple of questions

2014-01-11 Thread Beth & Sandy - Starfire Farm
This message is from: "Beth & Sandy - Starfire Farm" Hi Gayle, This message is from: Gayle ware "I have a couple of questions. In the photo of 5 abreast in the Rose parade, are those all 5 of the Fjord colors?" No, left to right they are brown dun (Teressa&#x

RE: A couple of questions

2014-01-11 Thread teressa Kandianis
jordhorse Subject: A couple of questions This message is from: Gayle ware I have a couple of questions. In the photo of 5 abreast in the Rose parade, are those all 5 of the Fjord colors? My second question is - did everyone do their own body clipping? Good job to whoever di it. They looked gr

A couple of questions

2014-01-11 Thread Gayle ware
This message is from: Gayle ware I have a couple of questions. In the photo of 5 abreast in the Rose parade, are those all 5 of the Fjord colors? My second question is - did everyone do their own body clipping? Good job to whoever di it. They looked great. It is tough to do especially

Re: Introduction and questions

2012-01-26 Thread divingduoandcorgis
tery.com Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 6:48:16 AM Subject: Re: Introduction and questions This message is from: Ellen Barry > You wrote: I am a larger woman who rode dressage for I was wondering if > Fjords are "thinking" horses (ponies?)  I kind of wa

Re: Introduction and questions

2012-01-26 Thread kngould
January 25, 2012 5:08 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: Introduction and questions This message is from: Amie Ebert Yes, they do not have the right mind -Original Message- From: kngould To: fjordhorse Sent: Wed, Jan 25, 2012 9:01 am Subject: Re: Introduction and qu

Re: Introduction and questions

2012-01-25 Thread Amie Ebert
This message is from: Amie Ebert Yes, they do not have the right mind -Original Message- From: kngould To: fjordhorse Sent: Wed, Jan 25, 2012 9:01 am Subject: Re: Introduction and questions This message is from: "kngould" Have you looked into Friesians? Kim N

Re: Introduction and questions

2012-01-25 Thread kngould
This message is from: "kngould" Have you looked into Friesians? Kim Nord Castle Ladyhawke www.castleladyhawkeweddings.com 828 894-0466 -Original Message- From: Amie Ebert Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 3:11 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Introduction and

Saddle questions

2011-09-06 Thread Sue Harrison
This message is from: "Sue Harrison" Hello...I haven't written in for awhile and cannot find an answer in the archives. I, too am having saddle issues. Our boys are round as apples and mutton withers. We cannot keep our saddles tight. I have used a neoprene saddle pad or a reg fleece lined pad

Re: Saddle questions..

2011-09-03 Thread Kristen L. Andersen
This message is from: "Kristen L. Andersen" Hi Kelly, Wintec makes a wonderful Australian stock saddle with an interchangeable/adjustable gullet system. It comes in a more English looking style and a more western looking one. It is super secure and super comfortable, great trail saddle that

Saddle questions..

2011-09-03 Thread Kelly Trirogoff
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff Hi all... I am having a heck of a time fitting a western saddle to my fjord..I have looked through the archives, but everyone seems to be having the opposite problem to me...I don't have a wide/ low withered fjord..My fjord is a "sporty model" with a narrow

New Fjord horse bought- have questions

2010-10-05 Thread qhorses16
This message is from: qhorse...@aol.com I bought a Fjord mare at an auction in California this past weekend. She looks purebred, but has a brand 506 on her neck. I was told she is about 8-10yrs old and came from Orgeon. Broke to ride and drive. Does anyone have any idea who brands Fjords on thier

More Questions about Fjords on Grass

2010-03-17 Thread Bernice Blair
This message is from: Bernice Blair Hi all. Its Bernice and Edie Blair from Washington DC. We are new to the list and have a question about Fjords on grass. My daughter and I have a 7-year old gelding that we purchased from Carol Rivoire about 4 years ago (BDF Titan). For the first few ye

Fjord Research Questions Response

2009-10-21 Thread robin.holl...@murraystate.edu
is what we currently see is occurring in the Fjord with the inheritance of white markings. Thank you both very much for your interesting discussions! Any more questions, comments or concerns please feel free to contact us! And remember to visit our website at http://www.murraystate.edu/fjord_horse/ fo

Fjord Research Questions Response

2009-10-20 Thread robin.holl...@murraystate.edu
h for your questions, input, and help! This is all so wonderful for the progression of our research! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact us and we will be more than happy to help! Remember to visit our website http://www.murraystate.edu/fjord_horse/ where we have information o

WAS: Senior Feed Question NOW: Fjord longevity questions

2008-12-12 Thread jen frame
This message is from: "jen frame" wow Jean! I am impressed with the ages of your two old Fjords! I guess it never occured to me that they could/would live that long, and it makes me so happy to know that I'll have many years with my beloved Fjord who is 10 years old now! Your post brings up ano

Re: Questions from the Newbie

2008-06-20 Thread KateSeidel
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <> Always a tough issue at my barn because a lot of time I *want* them in my personal space (I can just feel the eye-rolling from my more experienced Fjord owner/breeder friends). Little Joe is also a sensitive sort, he reacts really well to my thin

Re: Questions from the Newbie

2008-06-20 Thread Marsha Jo Hannah
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Heather Baskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 1.� How do you inoffensively (i.e., he is "sensitive") get a Fjord out of > your personal space?� My arms are getting tired from the "chicken dance".� > Henry responds well to the chicken dan

Questions from the Newbie

2008-06-20 Thread Heather Baskey
e, until now.  I tried a "horse" fly mask and that was a bust.  Had to return it for a "large" size. That's it for the newbie questions for now. Heather http://digilass.wordpress.com <*> To visit your group on the web, go to:     http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FjordIssue

Fw: ADS Harness Questions

2008-06-03 Thread safreivald
to go to the "horses mouth" so to speak and query ADS on the matter. Here is the answer I have received. Sue F. - Original Message - From: Susan Koos Acker To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 10:36 AM Subject: ADS Harness Questions Hi Sue, Synthetic harness

Re: what is the scoop on butt-high Fjords? Nad other conforamtion questions

2008-01-08 Thread Sarah Clarke
This message is from: Sarah Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jen, when I started looking for Fjords, I too noticed how many are croup high. My previous experience was with thoroughbreds and warmbloods who mostly have high withers. (the Tb dorsal fin as one friend calls it.) Too high a wither can a

what is the scoop on butt-high Fjords? Nad other conforamtion questions

2008-01-07 Thread jen frame
This message is from: "jen frame" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I bought my Fjord mare at the end of October. I was so incredibly smitten with her during the week long trial stay at my place that her previous owner so generously allowed (even sudggested and delivered the mare to me!) and I was so stunned by

Questions about Fjords

2007-11-20 Thread Chris McMahon
This message is from: "Chris McMahon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Bits: I use a nice quality broken snaffle with full cheeks to ride, and a #32 Myler with copper inlays to drive. Elph goes very well in each. I had been using a French link for driving, but when I switched to the Myler the difference was

Re: I just bought my first Fjord! Many questions:

2007-10-22 Thread jen frame
This message is from: "jen frame" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Cherie, I have a friend here in Texas who is a Sensation Treeless dealer, so I may ask her if I can take one on trial basis. But I am about to spend so much money on a driving harness and cart for my new Fjord, that I can't really justify bu

Re: I just bought my first Fjord! Many questions:

2007-10-22 Thread Lola Lahr
aces > > to hang them. Like all other treeless saddles, your probably going to > have > > to consider dropping a big invenstment in a pretty high end pad to > > distribute weight from posting (I don't post, either). > > > > But, my two cents, and the saddle I us

RE: I just bought my first Fjord! Many questions:

2007-10-22 Thread Cherie Mascis
This message is from: "Cherie Mascis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > ride him in a Barefoot Treeless saddle. We both love the thing. Very > comfortable, solidly built, not to horribly expensive, all useful qualities. > While I don't use stirrups, the saddle does have easily accessible places > to hang

Re: I just bought my first Fjord! Many questions:

2007-10-22 Thread jen frame
t; > > >Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:48:13 -0500 > >From: "jen frame" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject:I just bought my first Fjord! Many questions: > > > >This message is from: "jen frame" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Hi, my name is Jen, a

RE: I just bought my first Fjord! Many questions:

2007-10-22 Thread Shawna B.
n a pretty high end pad to distribute weight from posting (I don't post, either). But, my two cents, and the saddle I use. Regards, Shawna (Human) and SF Atom (Fjord) Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:48:13 -0500 From: "jen frame" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject:I just bought my first

Re: I just bought my first Fjord! Many questions:

2007-10-20 Thread Marsha Jo Hannah
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > "jen frame" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 2). She is overweight and the wonderful woman I bought her from kept a > grazing muzzle on her during the day, and dry lot at night. She does > not have a cresty neck, nor any scary fat pads at

RE: I just bought my first Fjord! Many questions:

2007-10-20 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You can quickly train her to take treats politely using clicker training. 3). She gets REALLY PUSHY when I give her treats, so I think I will stop giving them. But the question is: is this pushiness a Fjord/coldblood thing, or just her indi

I just bought my first Fjord! Many questions:

2007-10-20 Thread jen frame
This message is from: "jen frame" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi, my name is Jen, and I am an addict. More acurately: I am OBSESSED with my new Fjord mare. I am madly inlove with her and have many questions for you seasoned Fjord owners. 1). I am riding her in a bareback pad called th

Stupid baby questions

2007-05-06 Thread Kimberly Kinney
r once, about the dangers of letting her grow up spoiled. My stupid baby questions: 1) When do their eyes change from blue/bluish to brown? Hers are still blue. 2) She is a Brown dun. Is there any hint at this time of her future colouring? Can I tell if she will be a darker/lighter brown, or leg

Re: Medical Questions

2007-04-30 Thread Steve A White
This message is from: Steve A White <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Taffy, 3300 is low. She could have a colitis. Did she develop diarrhea? What was her temp? How were the gut sounds? Steve White, DVM Gretna, NE The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw

Re: Medical Questions

2007-04-27 Thread Robin Churchill
This message is from: Robin Churchill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I don't know about horses but in people you can't really interpret total calcium levels without knowing the albumin level as well since most calcium is protein bound. At any rate, 10.5 shouldn't be anything to worry about since it is only s

Re: Medical Questions

2007-04-26 Thread jgayle
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Taffey hopefully your mare may be like Gunnar, a victim of a very hard winter. I just fed him as always and then later noted the sunken appearance in front of the hip bones. With such winter hair that is about the best one can do other than

Medical Questions

2007-04-26 Thread fjords
This message is from: "fjords" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My 15 yr. old mare hasn’t been “herself” so I had a vet check and blood drawn yesterday. Her white cell count came back at 3300 and according to my vet the normal range is 6000-12000. Her calcium level came back at 10.5 and the vet says the norm

RE: Happy New Fjord Owner. But several Questions

2007-02-02 Thread Jacquelyn Leuener
This message is from: "Jacquelyn Leuener" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: Happy New Fjord Owner. But several Questions Dear Liz: Congratulations on your new Fjord! You asked, "Are fjords generally susceptible to sweet itch?" For some genetic reason I think perhap

RE: Happy New Fjord Owner. But several Questions

2007-02-01 Thread Gail Russell
not get rain rot like some of the other horses. Gail -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Codynfliffi Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 12:21 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Happy New Fjord Owner. But several Questions This

Happy New Fjord Owner. But several Questions

2007-02-01 Thread Codynfliffi
This message is from: "Codynfliffi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I've had Quest my rising 3 year old now 3 weeks. He was imported from France. He is fantastic. Coming along nicely. Makes a new friend every day equine, canine or human. Got a couple of questions though.

Re: HOOOORAY they're home!! (new Fjords) & a few questions too

2006-10-04 Thread coyote
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yeah, I agree with Jean Ernest. Give the horses some time to settle in, then see how Trygg acts. He may just be insecure being so new right now. Ceili was not an "only" horse either -- she grew up in a herd of about 10 horses in 24/7 turnout. Ceili's ha

Re: HOOOORAY they're home!! (new Fjords) & a few questions too

2006-10-04 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Remember you just got them home and they are in a strange place! It will take a while for Trygg to feel "safe" and comfortable in this new place so it may resolve itself If you do separate them occasionally Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, pa

Re: HOOOORAY they're home!! (new Fjords) & a few questions too

2006-10-04 Thread Stephanie McLean
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Wednesday, October 4, 2006 1:34:56 PM Subject: Re: HRAY they're home!! (new Fjords) & a few questions too This message is from: Sarah Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Stephanie McLean <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 2. Trygg is already (as

Re: HOOOORAY they're home!! (new Fjords) & a few questions too

2006-10-04 Thread Sarah Clarke
This message is from: Sarah Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Stephanie McLean <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 2. Trygg is already (as I mentioned above) quite attached to Ceili, should I discourage this? I don't really want him to be nutty if I want to ride him out by himself. She doesn't care so much a

Re: intro and questions

2006-08-08 Thread Mary love
- Original Message - From: oe Wilson<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com<mailto:fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 3:53 PM Subject: Re: intro and questions This message is from: "oe Wilson" <[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: intro and questions

2006-08-06 Thread oe Wilson
This message is from: "oe Wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Kim We ordered a harness from camptown. The lady that now owns the business is named Margaret. I can't remember her last name. Her number is 1800-717-0957. She is very knowledgable and tells you exactly which measurements she needs. Th

Re: intro and questions

2006-08-06 Thread Russ and Laurie Lamb
This message is from: "Russ and Laurie Lamb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Also, surely you know Dave has moved out to the West Coast now! Oregon I think. That would be NW Washington, Jean. Laurie

Re: intro and questions

2006-08-06 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Peg, You haven't heard? Dave no longer makes harness..But Camptown Harness is still in business, I forget who has it now, but they still have great harness. Also, surely you know Dave has moved out to the West Coast now! Oregon I think.

Re: intro and questions

2006-08-06 Thread Douglas Knutsen
gt; To: Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 6:51 AM Subject: intro and questions This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi. I am new to this list. I just bought my first Fjord last week. I haven't even gotten him home yet, but I am extremely excited. I have several questions...1) which ha

Re: intro and questions

2006-08-06 Thread Carol Makosky
This message is from: Carol Makosky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi. I am new to this list. I just bought my first Fjord last week. I haven't even gotten him home yet, but I am extremely excited. I have several qu

Re: intro and questions

2006-08-06 Thread Jean Ernest
eek. I haven't even gotten him home yet, but I am extremely excited. I have several questions...

RE: intro and questions

2006-08-06 Thread John D. Herr
This message is from: "John D. Herr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Kim, Welcome to the world of Fjords. I hope you have a long association with Fjords, for they are addictive. I am sure there will be many responses for you but here is my opinion. All types of harness will work but you will g

intro and questions

2006-08-06 Thread CedarTraceFarm
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi. I am new to this list. I just bought my first Fjord last week. I haven't even gotten him home yet, but I am extremely excited. I have several questions...1) which harness is prefered? regular pleasure harness or the kind with hames?

Foaling and Insurance Questions

2006-03-16 Thread MABogie
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In response to the foaling question. In my opinion, vet's are pretty darn accurate with ultrasound, so I would use their date. Mares foaling in the earlier part of the year go longer than average (340 days) and mares in the summer go shorter than avera

Foaling questions

2006-03-14 Thread MNoonan931
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] OOPS That last post about the Foaling questions was from Michele Noonan Stevensville, MT I hit the send button too soon

Feed questions for breeders

2006-02-26 Thread Marcia Pace
This message is from: "Marcia Pace" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would appreciate any information from experienced Fjord breeders regarding feeding weanlings through age 2. I have numerous books regarding horse nutrition; however, they contain a huge range of advice. Unfortunately, none of the informati

Foundation questions - one more time - sorry extremely long

2005-11-27 Thread Catherine lassesen
This message is from: "Catherine lassesen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Carol, I was in the middle of a reply when my computer zipped... Not sure where the email went. I shall try to reply to all your questions. 1. Charles Kelly Jr. is a US lawyer that is a Fjord owner and

Re: Questions about The Fjord Foundation?

2005-11-27 Thread Ruth Bushnell
they know what their mission and vision is BEFORE asking for money? ... > Perhaps this is all very high-minded and above reproach, and I'm just a suspicious old lady . . . . BUT, I would like to know more. And, in fact, would be pretty dumb not to try and learn more. Sincerely, Caro

Re: Questions about The Fjord Foundation?

2005-11-27 Thread Lisa Wiley
This message is from: "Lisa Wiley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Vanessa, Actually it is two. PRA and GM-1, both were done before the PWDF. The PWDF was set up so people would have a tax deductible place to send donations to health research without having to actually send it to the Universities. T

Re: Questions about The Fjord Foundation?

2005-11-27 Thread Vanessa N Weber
ll having read at one point. Vanessa ---Original Message--- From: Lisa Wiley Date: 11/27/05 18:25:14 To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: Questions about The Fjord Foundation? This message is from: "Lisa Wiley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Vanessa, It has it

Re: Questions about The Fjord Foundation?

2005-11-27 Thread Lisa Wiley
This message is from: "Lisa Wiley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Vanessa, It has it's flaws but for the most part it has been very good in raising money for health research. Lisa Wiley "The Wiley One" Turnabout Portuguese Water Dogs Connecticut State Director Ponies With Purpose Corresponding Secretary

Re: Questions about The Fjord Foundation?

2005-11-27 Thread Vanessa N Weber
en with Lipizzans and several breeds of dogs. Vanessa N Weber Westbrook, CT (also Delegate to the English Toy Spaniel Club of America) Former President Cavaliers of the Northeast) ---Original Message--- From: Lisa Wiley Date: 11/27/05 17:35:29 To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re

Re: Questions about The Fjord Foundation?

2005-11-27 Thread BaileysFjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Carol, Excellent post and excellent questions. I have asked similar ones, but have not gotten any clear answers, either. I am under the impression that while it is a legal and real entity, that it is still in the planning stage. One thing I

Re: Questions about The Fjord Foundation?

2005-11-27 Thread Lisa Wiley
This message is from: "Lisa Wiley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Carol, It sounds like they are setting up a foundation for health research in the breed. This is not uncommon in dog breeds. Here is the link to the Portuguese Water Dog Foundation. http://www.pwdfoundation.org/ Lisa Wiley "The Wiley O

Re: Questions about The Fjord Foundation?

2005-11-27 Thread Beaver Dam Farm
s, annuities, reitrement assets, life insurance -- That is "Big Stuff" -- One of my many questions is --- WHAT WILL BE DONE WITH THE MONEY ?. . . . . And, WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE MONEY? The Spring 2005 issue of the Herald had an article written by Catherine Lassessen titled - &q

Re: fjord horse questions

2005-09-25 Thread jgayle
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dee Anna, Not true about the extra thick pads not fitting all horses. I have my old Passier dressage saddle and use a 2 1/2" heavily padded western pad on my high withered 17 2 1/2 half hand Warm Blood, my medium withered 16 2 warmblood mare

Re: fjord horse questions

2005-09-25 Thread coyote
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kate's suggestions about saddling slowly are good ones. One of my geldings was a bit anxious about being girthed up and patience and time cured that. Another issue to check, in case it's not already been mentioned: Check the saddle fit carefully. The s

lease questions

2005-09-24 Thread GrassPack
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, I was wondering if any of you had any experience with leasing a horse. I have a couple of questions. What is a fair amount to pay for a monthly lease? The horse will be at my house with me picking up all expenses. I know they probably

Re: fjord horse questions

2005-09-24 Thread kateseidel
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <> Even if you couldn't ride him a single day, I'd do the lease just to spend time with these wonderful horses. Having recently broken my leg and being unable to ride, I am getting almost as much pleasure from just nuzzling and being with my pony as I do

Re: leased fjord questions

2005-09-23 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The shape of the myler makes it act like a larger bit as it conforms to the shape of the mouth. And my Fjords are pretty big, especially my big gelding, Bjorken. 15-2 and his head is fairly large. Another, brand of bit which is shaped sim

Re: leased fjord questions

2005-09-23 Thread CHERYL GARNICA
This message is from: CHERYL GARNICA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I bought the Myler Bit video off ebay...learned quite a bit (ok, bad pun!). It even wooed me to buy a Myler but I MUST have sized the fjord wrong, he decided the measuring tape tasted pretty good. A 5 1/2" was too big unless these bits

Re: leased fjord questions

2005-09-23 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> One of the best books on bits is "Horse Control and the Bit" by Tom Roberts.He goes into detail on the action of the various kinds of bits. Myler also has a good little book; "A whole bit Better" available most places you buy Myler bi

Re: leased fjord questions

2005-09-23 Thread GrassPack
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes, gaming horses are very specialized. My daughter is in Pony club and does eventing and games. It is a lot of fun and a lot of work. Both of her horses/ponies are too much for me to ride, so that is why I am looking for something for myself. I c

leased fjord questions

2005-09-23 Thread brass-ring-farm
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] That's the great thing about a lease, you can see if you can work him through things or not before you buy him. A gaming pony is a very specialized animal, I know from watching the Pony Club Nationals one year. There is a lot of excitement, an about-

Re: fjord horse questions

2005-09-22 Thread Warren Stockwell
This message is from: "Warren Stockwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello and welcome!!! I am going to past in my response so that I get to all your questions. > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > I have a wonderful opportunity to free lease a fjord gelding for the winte

Re: fjord horse questions

2005-09-22 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Alice, Glad you finally came out of ":lurkdom" Canadian registered Fjord can be registered in the NFHR, no problem. AND they are just as valuable. I have 4 Fjords, and have only registered one with the NFHR so far, but intend to transfe

Re: fjord horse questions

2005-09-22 Thread Epona1971
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Welcome Alice! "Your" Fjord shows one of the typical negative behavior patterns or the breed. When not started correctly, they can get speedy and pushy in the bridle (other Fjords go the opposite way and put the brakes on). I wonder if the chicken or

Re: fjord horse questions

2005-09-22 Thread Mike May, Registrar NFHR
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 11:42 AM 9/22/2005, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a wonderful opportunity to free lease a fjord gelding for the winter with the option to purchase in the Spring. I went to look at him yesterda

Re: fjord horse questions

2005-09-22 Thread Lisa Wiley
This message is from: "Lisa Wiley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Alice, I am no expert but if you have the chance to free lease and you like him take him. If he doesn't work out you can return him in the Spring. Sounds like there is no risk at all. Lisa Wiley Turnabout Portuguese Water Dogs Connectic

fjord horse questions

2005-09-22 Thread GrassPack
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, I have been on this list for some time just lurking and waiting to bring a fjord into my life. Now I have a couple of questions...Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to answer. I have a wonderful opportunity to free lease a fjord

RE: New fjord owner, saddle questions: Cheryl in California

2005-05-14 Thread The Mercers
IL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of CHERYL GARNICA Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 8:45 AM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: New fjord owner, saddle questions: Cheryl in California This message is from: CHERYL GARNICA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'm still figuring out how

New fjord owner, saddle questions: Cheryl in California

2005-05-14 Thread CHERYL GARNICA
he list and thanks to all I may have pestered with questions re: fjords! I just want to trail toodle so far and hoping the kids will want to do a little more. Just looking at a fjord is almost good enough! Riding is the icing on the cake. Any suggestions for a 13.3H approx 950-1000# fjord wes

New here, with breed questions

2005-04-28 Thread Virginia Kichura
This message is from: Virginia Kichura <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Greetings to all, I am new to this breed and considering purchasing a Fjord. Please forgive my simple questions... I can't seem to find any information available at the registry website regarding how Fjords are judg

Re: few questions

2005-03-20 Thread Lori Albrough
This message is from: Lori Albrough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am expecting my first Fjord foal in a couple of weeks, ( actually my mare is). Have had other foals ,but they were mules and TB/QH. Since I live so far out in the boon

few questions

2005-03-19 Thread spiekath
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am expecting my first Fjord foal in a couple of weeks, ( actually my mare is). Have had other foals ,but they were mules and TB/QH. Since I live so far out in the boonies, I am going to have her foal out this first time at the Vets who has 24 hour cam

Re: few questions

2005-03-19 Thread Ruth Bushnell
This message is from: "Ruth Bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am expecting my first Fjord foal in a couple of weeks, ( actually my mare is). ... We are planning on 11 months, 11 days which would put her due about the middle of April. Do the Fjords generally follow this? Kathy ON THE NFHR webs

A Winter Drive and some Stallion Questions

2005-01-25 Thread MNoonan931
't like that Part) and then hooked Elsker up to a cart with shafts, This was the first time driven single. He was great!! He did some circles and backed and walked and trotted and acted like the cart was no big deal He is even starting to side pass a little! Here are my questions! I hav

Re: Some questions and comments.

2005-01-10 Thread FjordAmy
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 1/8/2005 9:23:50 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've heard that problems can arise in situations such as tying in a trailer and you really couldn't use cross ties with them. Just wandering how others deal with this

Some questions and comments.

2005-01-08 Thread DANIELLE DEARINGER
This message is from: "DANIELLE DEARINGER" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> HI. Was wondering what type of "show" clipping must be done for a Fjord, ears, muzzle, everything? If ever anyone feels motivated my husband and I have started making our own rope halters, you can find plans on the internet. The combi

Re: winter questions

2004-11-03 Thread Marsha Jo Hannah
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > i live in minnesota, on a small farm. [...] > i am wondering how to keep oz from getting fat. [...] right now we > have no snow, so he's in the pasture about 5 hours a day. there's not much > out > there

RE: winter questions

2004-11-03 Thread Linda Lottie
t day...MN weather today is sunny and upper 40's  Linda >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Reply-To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com >To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com >Subject: winter questions >Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 09:25:54 EST > >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >

winter questions

2004-11-03 Thread CrystalZak
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] i live in minnesota, on a small farm. it's really hard to ride more than once or twice a week, since it's dark when i get home, and often snowy, and i have no indoor to ride in. i am wondering how to keep oz from getting fat. he's a big horse, but i get

Re: winter questions

2004-11-03 Thread Ruth Bushnell
This message is from: "Ruth Bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> i live in minnesota, on a small farm. > i am wondering how to keep oz from getting fat. right now we have no snow, so he's in the pasture about 5 hours a day. ...obviously he will be getting hay all the time. > is this too much

Re: questions

2004-10-27 Thread David Hagen
This message is from: David Hagen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I love to dig for answers on the internet so I'll take a crack at these questions. > Why are the manes cut 2 different ways? Personal preference. Cutting the white part shorter makes the dorsal stripe more visible.

RE: questions

2004-10-27 Thread Frederick J. Pack
This message is from: "Frederick J. Pack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Forgot to mention that the Fjord is NOT related to the Przeworski. Different number of chromosomes (two extra). Fred All Mail is scanned in AND out by Norton Anti-virus 2004. Fred and Lois Pack Pack's Peak Stables Wilkeson, Washingto

RE: questions

2004-10-27 Thread Frederick J. Pack
http://www.geocities.com/friendlyfred98 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 11:13 AM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: questions This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

questions

2004-10-27 Thread brass-ring-farm
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am going to be manning the Fjord booth at our upcoming Equine Affaire and I have some questions. I know some things about the Fjord, but do not want to pass on information that is faulty, so I thought I would ask the list for some definitive

RE: Woodstock show questions

2004-08-03 Thread LYNN BINKOWSKI
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Woodstock show questions

2004-07-27 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
This message is from: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 01:09:41 + From: "LYNN BINKOWSKI" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Woodstock show questions Anyway, I do have a few questions I hope someone

Woodstock show questions

2004-07-26 Thread LYNN BINKOWSKI
ong and fight through it all! Anyway, I do have a few questions I hope someone can help with... - How is the cross country - ridden class judged? Is it based on an optimal time? Are there ridden hazards? - In the green horse jumping class...do you have to canter 100% of the time? We are st

Re: Fjord Newbie with questions

2004-07-26 Thread jgayle
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Welcome Karma and love your enthusiasm. First thing I would do, knowing it was a place where sick animals have been treated would be to sterilize stalls, mats etc. If that is possible. There seem to be plenty of fjords for sale on this list and

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