RE: overweight fjords

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

Re: overweight fjords

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 Author of:

Re: overweight fjords

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

Re: overweight fjords

This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > "Lola Lahr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 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

Re: overweight fjords

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

Re: Overweight Fjords

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 ** I will talk to you privately on the methods our farm has used for we

Re: overweight fjords

This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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

Re: overweight fjords

hr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com 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

Re: overweight fjords

MAIL PROTECTED] > >Sent: May 25, 2007 6:50 AM > >To: fjord horse digest > >Subject: overweight fjords > > > >This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > >Dear listers, > >I know that other people have had over weight fjords and would like mo

Re: overweight fjords

This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 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

Re: overweight fjords

This message is from: Caryn Martinez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: May 25, 2007 6:50 AM >To: fjord horse digest >Subject: overweight fjords > >This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Dear listers, >

RE: overweight fjords

This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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

overweight fjords

This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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