This message is from: brass-ring-f...@juno.com
Susan - did not mean to scare you with bolting stories. For every bolting
story, there are thousands of hours of wonderful meandering trail rides,
talking with friends and enjoying their, and your horse's, company. They
are just not exciting to
This message is from: Sarah Clarke sarahmagdalencla...@yahoo.com
. For every bolting
story, there are thousands of hours of wonderful meandering trail rides,
.
I have been enjoying reading this thread and now will add my 2 cents.
I have been riding - including trail riding for ~ 47 years! I
hills, ca
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From: Sarah Clarke sarahmagdalencla...@yahoo.com
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 7:41 AM
Subject: Re: trail riding.
This message is from: Sarah Clarke sarahmagdalencla...@yahoo.com
. For every bolting
story
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, her sister and I headed
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 ago however, a
client sent me
This message is from: Tamarack Lamb Wool [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I put the bridle on over the halter, and tie the lead rope to the saddle
horn (or to a D on the english saddle) so no need to pack the halter and it
is instantly ready. I bring lots of water, and jerkey, and a fruit. If out
for the
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This message is from Linda Syverson-Kerr @[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hello Group.
I just wanted to share with you a wonderful trail riding story.
I picked up my Gelding, Hans Oka, that I had at Patti Jo Walters. He was
there for 30 days to get him ready for a 3
This message is from: Mariposa Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sounds good Linda. I'll put you down (and Anne). Early October is best
for fall colors.
Mark
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Mark..let me knowI'd love to attend and with my trailer it would be
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Mark..let me knowI'd love to attend and with my trailer it would be
easy:) Daughter Anne would likely want to come along tooLinda
In a message dated 7/4/2004 7:24:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Mariposa Farm
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This
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Mark,
Hey, there is only one of me with four fjords! Of course two of those or
sort of retired, but I haven't spent enough time with Adel.
I own Stella, 27 year old white dun mare, grandmother to Adel and Rethel,as
well as a 29 year
This message is from: Pat Holland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Just to give you an idea how nervous I waswhen we came back I
watched The Texas Chain Saw Massacre...and it was calming. FACT. (...And
Patti wouldn't let the girls watch it!)
, or at least the pictures of him on the Anvil's
acres website, doing dressage, jumping, cattle herding trail riding ,
anything at all. And especialy since he is a full brother to my Anvil's
Adel. But why is he registered with the NFHR as a brown dun? Mark? He is
obviously white dun, did you tell
This message is from: Dave and Patti Walter [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Pat Holland is sooo funny. I do love to trail ride, I personally think I do
it rather slowly. No, don't walk the whole time, but don't trot/canter the
whole ride either. I guess not much bothers me as I know my horse and know he
This message is from: Janet [EMAIL PROTECTED]
We are a bit spoiled here in Hinckley MN with over 75 miles of equestrian
trails in the neighborhood. I have always thought it would be fun to get
together with other Fjord owners and ride together. We have two choices,
the very tame St Croix state
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The Vermont Horse Council has put in an extensive system of trails in
what we call the North East Kingdom of Vermont. There are miles of
trails, some loops suitable for driving, incredible views and lean tos
for camping. Groton State
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Hello
Its not NY, but Michigan has a shore to shore trail. From Lake Huron to Lake
Michigan? I've never done it, but I want to someday. Just need to get in shape
for it. I think the website is www.mtha.com to get more info on it. You have
to be a member
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In a message dated 6/30/2004 7:27:59 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
a fjord trek for a few days would be great.
If you ever make the pilgrimage to Norway, our very own list member Dagrun is
now running this hestesenter:
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A friend suggesting trail riding in the New York, New England to Nova Scotia
area. I have heard of the multi-day trail rides out west, but not in the east.
Does anyone know of such in this area? I think someone does llama treks in
Vermont, but a fjord
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Sorry this is a little late just catching up on my emails. As to Trail Ride
Fundraisers the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association has
promoted these rides for many years to help fund Therapeutic Riding Programs.
Here at Freedom Hills
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I have just learned of a spankin' brand new list, devoted to getting the word
out about fundraiser / charity trail rides. This sounds like a fantastic
idea to me! Many of us love to trail ride - why not, at the list states, help
out those in need?
This message is from: Knutsen Fjord Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi all -
The trail riding books written by two women in Washington are authored by
our own Maureen Ogan and a friend, Josie Rusho, here in Ellensburg. Rene is
known for taking on some pretty challenging trails. She promotes Fjords well
This message is from: Denise Delgado [EMAIL PROTECTED]
michele, lucky for you!!! glad you weren't hurt worst. did you have a
helmet? just wondering for next time! denise
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Hi Everyone! Well, It finally happened. We have been having summer fun
trail riding and doing fine, BUT, the last two days, we have had two minor
injury accidents (That could have been MAJOR)
First one happened on a beautiful easy trail up to some
of the
Muskol to try out. The Muskol is 40% deet. Lotion and pump bottles are
also available in stronger deet concentrations.
Fred and Lois Pack
Pack's Peak Stables
Wilkeson, WA USA
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/3158
Subject: Re: trail riding
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Do they make one for people?
The mosquitoes are out in full force here, ARMIES of them, and I don't have
any new fly spray for the horses..tried what is left from last year. I
HATE to spray myself with mosquito dope, but it is the only way to
This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Steve McIlree wrote:
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Carol--
Friday, May 18, 2001, you wrote:
I have a bug proof mask with the ears and a hood that goes all the
way down my horses neck. It fastens to the
This message is from: Steve McIlree [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Carol--
Friday, May 18, 2001, you wrote:
I have a bug proof mask with the ears and a hood that goes all the
way down my horses neck. It fastens to the saddle or driving
harness. I bought it from Cabela's.
This thing looks so good that
This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Bonnie Liermann wrote:
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Hi list;
swarm of mosquitoes. Really thick. The horse started shaking, biting,
swishing, etc. I was covered and every exposed part of me was bit. My
This message is from: John Martie Bolinski [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Try tucking one of those skin-so-soft wipes into the bridle behind the horses
ears. Works pretty good for misquitoes.
Martie in MD
truman matz wrote:
T*
Have you ever tried Skin So Soft by Avon?
could feel my ears being bit. I tried to go
awhile but they didn't get better. We weren't even near the woods yet.
I turned around to go home and the swarm followed me all the way home.
They were so thick I was breathing some of them in! Yuk. I am itchy all
over.
THAT is what trail riding is like
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At 12:29 PM 5/16/2001 -0800, you wrote:
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Jean in sunny Fairbanks, Alaska, where the first mosquitos, the big slow
bombers, are out but not the little nasties.
Oh yeah I remember them buggers
hlands) I wear long sleeved shirts, etc. and
a hat!
Jean in sunny Fairbanks, Alaska, where the first mosquitos, the big slow
bombers, are out but not the little nasties.
THAT is what trail riding is like in Wi in the summer. Usually not that
bad, but very buggy. I hate it. We had bug spray on too
dated 5/16/01 12:19:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
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THAT is what trail riding is like in Wi in the summer. Usually not that
bad, but very buggy. I hate it. We had bug spray on too. Does anyone
else have it like this? Is there anything that works? I can put more
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In a message dated 5/16/01 12:19:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
THAT is what trail riding is like in Wi in the summer. Usually not that
bad, but very buggy. I hate it. We had bug spray on too. Does anyone
else have it like
in! Yuk. I am itchy all
over.
THAT is what trail riding is like in Wi in the summer. Usually not that
bad, but very buggy. I hate it. We had bug spray on too. Does anyone
else have it like this? Is there anything that works? I can put more
clothes on, or get those clothes that are like screens
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OK, now time for my brag alert!
Tommes I enjoyed a ride with the local group called Los Viajeros. I was
very excited to go, as it's invitation-only and someone has to sponsor you.
Membership is limited and you your horse must prove yourself to be very
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In a message dated 5/6/01 9:12:31 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
an interesting and fun weekend was had by
all. i am going back with bridgid w. from the list this coming weekend.
we will report back then. goodnight, denise
I am
This message is from: Denise Delgado [EMAIL PROTECTED]
listers, we (my husband and I) just got back from pt reyes national
seashore on the calif coast. we left friday and stayed two days.
quinn, my fjord, was excellent on the trails. (my curley was too) the
trails there wind in and out of the
This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Alison,
I never did a competive trail ride or endurance ride in my life -'tho I have
been on some group trail rides from hell that probably could stand in for
a short one.
I have done allot of CDE's to intermediate level, and combined
This message is from: Nancy Hotovy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Alison - I did just a little bit of Competitive Trail Riding a few years
ago on my fjord gelding. Had to quit because of other time commitments
(and too many other horses that needed my attention). In the vet checks
I heard the same stuff
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In a message dated 10/16/99 11:29:37 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I would dearly love
to be able to take my girls or Bjorn out for a ride or drive and not worry
that at any minute a speeding bike might come flying around a
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If your snaffle bit pinches the sides of your horse's mouth, it is too small.
No one believes it until they see it, but both of my geldings are in 6
snaffle bits that are about 16 mm or 18 mm in thickness. You should have a
finger's width between your
This message is from: Ingrid Ivic [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi everyone, as I write this my husband is on his first overnight trail
ride with our new Fjord Gelding Ike.Here is my question to you all.
What kind of bit do you who trail ride, use on your fjords, I bought a ring
snaffle and
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In a message dated 6/12/99 8:55:31 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hi everyone, as I write this my husband is on his first overnight trail
ride with our new Fjord Gelding Ike.
How exciting Michelle!
This is my goal for my
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Hi everyone, as I write this my husband is on his first overnight trail
ride with our new Fjord Gelding Ike.Here is my question to you all.
What kind of bit do you who trail ride, use on your fjords, I bought a ring
snaffle and it pinched
a blast. Most of my friends,(or who ever I can con
into going trail riding with me,) have quarter horses,
arabs,thoroughbreds etc... horses with legs. Anyway, at the
start of the ride, Riedar and I are having to move right out
just to keep up. By the end of the ride guess who is right
out front
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Beth and Sandy,
It's Gail from the Fjord horse list. I cannot remember where you are from
in Colorado. We are *considering* bringing our horses to Colorado Springs
to attend my SO's son's graduation. Would take our 3 horse gooseneck, two
This message is from: Mary Thurman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hello all,
Here's a little story that just happened here at home - thank heaven -
which might make some of you think again before taking off on the trail
with untried equipment. Around here people use battery powered hot
tape(white) and
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi, thought I would add a word having thought how old fashioned I am not
having any of these phones. I have a service where I call them and tell
them I am going riding and when I will be back and that I will call them at
say 3:30 and also where
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The idea of taking a celphone along while trail riding is a good one
[...] However, one word of caution: be sure there is a signal where
you are riding.
Definitely a good point. The cell phone coverage
This message is from: Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED]
About cell phones ... wear it in a belly bag or a pocket,
otherwise it could head for the barn with the horse!
=:-o
Meredith Sessoms
Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, USA
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~ DorinaNFR Aagot ~
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In a message dated 3/31/99 6:17:17 PM Pacific
Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
I think that for trail riding, like swimming, a
BUDDY system is the best
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hi all,
for the trail riders(and Brigid),I always carry a first aid kit in my saddle
bag,I bought one of those pet tags with my name and address on it and fastened
it to my saddle in case i fall off and someone gets my horse they would know
where to
This message is from: Cynthia_Madden/OAA/UNO/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Well, It was quite a week last week. It is always a relief to get back to
work. We had a great time at Blue Earth. Tank outdid himself considering
his lack of time in training. I was very happy with him. Our granddaughters
had fun and
This message is from: Starfire Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi, everybody, from Colorado. The weather her has just turned gorgeous and I
am having difficulty getting to work! Maerta, Magnum and John Arthur are
soaking up the warm sunshine and the mud is finally drying. Hope this lasts
for a few
This message is from: Cynthia_Madden/OAA/UNO/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Tank and I have been enjoying the trails a lot the last few days. I am so
glad the time has changed again and I can do things with the horses in the
evening. I have been getting in all the riding I can as I have to go out of
town for
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