RE: Question about Muck Boots

2012-10-28 Thread Karen McCarthy
:57:59 -0700 From: windyacre...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: Question about Muck Boots To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com I wear regular to heavy socks with mine, not shoes.. From: Toni toekn...@frontier.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com

Re: Question for you Texans

2011-01-17 Thread Kathleen Prince
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com We are in FL and my mare has to have fans to stand in front of. She knows where they are and uses them. Riding is only done early morning or evening. Not only is the heat a problem but the bugs make life difficult, too. Fans

Re: Question for you Texans

2011-01-17 Thread steve
This message is from: st...@carriagehorse.com Quoting Rose or Murph roseormu...@ywave.com: I am wondering if anyone is living in the El Paso, TX area? My husband did a phone interview for a Fed position at FT Bliss in El Paso. Just wanted to get anyone's opinion good or bad about living

Re: Question for you Texans

2011-01-17 Thread Linda Syverson Kerr
am sure she would be happy to talk to about the area. Linda Syverson Kerr - Original Message From: st...@carriagehorse.com st...@carriagehorse.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Mon, January 17, 2011 9:55:05 AM Subject: Re: Question for you Texans This message is from: st

Re: Question

2010-01-17 Thread Heather Baskey
This message is from: Heather Baskey cavy_l...@yahoo.com Hi Mary I purchased Henry (Mid's Jed) as a 2 year old,  I have only employed Natural Horsemanship (NH) techniques since purchasing him.  I don't break it down as positive reinforcement, or negative reinforcement.  I just break it down as

RE: question

2009-11-23 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell g...@zeliga.com If you can do it, 3/8 minus ROUND pea gravel. A friend just did it and loves it. From: owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com [owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com] On Behalf Of Stockwell

RE: question

2009-11-23 Thread Karen McCarthy
This message is from: Karen McCarthy weeg...@hotmail.com Roberta, there was a very similar question recently on the CD-List. You can look thru the archives there for the posts. The consensus was no more than 2 of coarse sand, not washed or river sand. Or at least, start out with less than you

RE: question

2009-11-23 Thread Linda Lottie
This message is from: Linda Lottie horselo...@hotmail.com Gail..what was the base material and how many inches of pea gravel? From: g...@zeliga.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:55:06 -0800 Subject: RE: question This message is from

RE: question

2009-11-23 Thread Gail Russell
:55:06 -0800 Subject: RE: question This message is from: Gail Russell g...@zeliga.com If you can do it, 3/8 minus ROUND pea gravel. A friend just did it and loves it. From: owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com [owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com

Re: Question

2009-11-22 Thread ruth bushnell
This message is from: ruth bushnell fjo...@frontiernet.net This message is from: Maggie McLaughlin maggie...@q.com a request for a pairs working harness on The Digest a few times. Looking forward to hearing from you, Maggie McLaughlin It has been our experience in the past that rarely do

Re: Question

2009-11-22 Thread coy...@acrec.com
This message is from: coy...@acrec.com coy...@acrec.com Not Steve, the list owner, but I can offer two tips: 1. Send your email to the correct address: YES: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com NO: owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com NO: fjordhorse-dig...@angus.mystery.com NO:

Re: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-08-24 Thread Heather Baskey
This message is from: Heather Baskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello All, Just wanted to update you (almost a month later from the original question - how time flies) that every journey does begin with a single step. I cannot believe how this summer has flown by and how Henry I have moved along in our

RE: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-08-01 Thread Vicki Johnston
This message is from: Vicki Johnston [EMAIL PROTECTED] Another thought that I should have shared. Kjerstin had decided that she would not get on the trailer while at the Parelli center. I worked with her for two hours and finally started to feel my emotions coming up (not a good time to try and

Re: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-08-01 Thread Heather Baskey
well.  Loving the Fjord experience!!! Heather Henry Playing Naturally ... - Original Message From: Vicki Johnston [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Friday, August 1, 2008 7:24:42 AM Subject: RE: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks This message is from: Vicki

Re: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-08-01 Thread jgayle
This message is from: jgayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Not very original, but when my mare was six months I started encouraging her into the trailer by placing a half an apple just far enough in the trailer that she had to reach for it. This went on for several months of moving the apple forward.

Re: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-07-30 Thread Ronda Nelson
at the bottom of the pasture. Anyone interested in renting it for a bit can certianly call me. Ronda Nelson 541 592-5143 - Original Message - From: Vicki Johnston [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 5:10 PM Subject: RE: Question for the Parelli

Re: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-07-29 Thread kngould
This message is from: kngould [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've gone thru level one, but not with my fjords; still I know what you are talking about. Both my guys just put the brakes on, but I can usually back them up, turn them around, circle and try the approach again, and hopefully get alittle bit

Re: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-07-29 Thread Fiona Lindsay-Delfino
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino [EMAIL PROTECTED] Heather,   I had a non fjord who did that too me. If it was something that was small and I could easily hold while holding the parelli lead line; I would pick it up and approach the gelding and rub him with the object and then would

Re: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-07-29 Thread Heather Baskey
This message is from: Heather Baskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks to all who have replied to date.  I appreciate all responses as they open up new avenues how I can approach this challenge. I have found that I do have to ask lightly (or lighter) at times, as Henry will sull up if asked with too

RE: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-07-29 Thread Vicki Johnston
This message is from: Vicki Johnston [EMAIL PROTECTED] Heather, I find that with Kjerstin, treats are a great motivator. She is left-brained extrovert, and when all else fails, she will try to tackle anything for treats. Of course, this tells me that I am not being provocative enough, because

Re: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-07-29 Thread KateSeidel
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] These guys can be surprisingly tough. I assumed from the start that Joe was a confident horse (before we came up with the whole LB / RB schema). It turns out he was actually very unconfident, but not fearful. So when he would plant and refuse, it

Re: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-07-29 Thread Heather Baskey
Playing Naturally ... - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 9:38:23 PM Subject: Re: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] These guys can be surprisingly tough.  I

Re: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-07-29 Thread Heather Baskey
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 8:10:27 PM Subject: RE: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks This message is from: Vicki Johnston [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Connect with friends from any web browser - no download required. Try the new Yahoo

Re: Question not related to horses

2008-03-06 Thread Robin Churchill
This message is from: Robin Churchill [EMAIL PROTECTED] I saw in one of the horse magazines someone that used show ribbons to make a quilt but don't remember which one it was--maybe Horse Illustrated? Robin --- Ron Sherrie Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Ron Sherrie

Re: Question not related to horse

2008-03-06 Thread KBatchelor
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Try showthrow.com. Cool site with plenty of information! Kris with Monark and Clyde in NC **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) The FjordHorse List

RE: Question not related to horses

2008-03-06 Thread Karen McCarthy
This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Here you go Sherrie, maybe this will help: http://www.showthrow.com/index.html This woman is amazing; I think she makes a living out of doing all sorts of creations from ribbons. Gosh, I coulda had a quilt made from mine, but when we moved

Re: question about Fjords and their stamina

2007-11-19 Thread Douglas Knutsen
This message is from: Douglas Knutsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jen Frame asked about Fjord stamina, strength, and social behavior. I think they do have excellent stamina, but not when they are overweight and/or out of shape. That might be the reason. Yes, Fjords often can push their fencing, and

Re: question for the list

2007-10-03 Thread Vic Faeo
This message is from: Vic Faeo [EMAIL PROTECTED] I just saw this question about diarrhea, and was hoping that Jean had helped out. The horse she is talking about is Einar, my 6yo Fjord gelding. And, yes, he had very similar symptoms to the horse you are asking about, Debby. He had vet tests

Re: question for the list

2007-10-02 Thread Tanya Manser
This message is from: Tanya Manser [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a Fjord that scours when fed lower fibre forage (like grass or rich haylage). In fact about two weeks ago she had a nasty bout of Azoturia which we are attributing to a particular big bale of haylage. I have found that by increasing

Re: question for the list

2007-10-02 Thread UniGrove
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] There is another good product out there for horses and dogs, Diarsynal. ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw

Re: Question for the list

2007-10-02 Thread Big Horn Forge Daniel Nauman
This message is from: Big Horn Forge Daniel Nauman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Patti Jo, First, I am not a Vet OR a Doctor, but I just read of this same condition in a person. Believe it or not, it was constipation! The diarrhea was an overflow (around the hard stool in the intestine). The person was put

RE: question for the list

2007-10-01 Thread fjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Patti Jo - Just of the top of my head...Question ? Is the hay they are feeding from the same field, supplier and is it consistent in quality? What about the water supply? Some horses are more sensitive to feed change than others... he just may be one of

RE: question for the list

2007-10-01 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think colon problems could be like that. I had a horse with right dorsal colitis. The solution was pellets, fed eight times a day, in small quantity. My neighbor has a horse they suspect has colon ulcers. He is ouchy around his flank

Re: question for the list

2007-10-01 Thread MorrisShadowMT
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello I often work with race horse from the track and they have a lot intestinal up sets. Some things work on one horse and will not work on another. Sometimes it is just trial and error to get their diet right and of course the race horses have

RE: question for the list

2007-10-01 Thread Karen McCarthy
This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Patti Jo, What a frustrating thing with this gelding! I have a 5 mo. old filly who just got over a weird bout of colitis 2 weeks ago. No temp, gums normal, eating, drinking + nursing, she just had a leaky hiney w/ no solid poops and a

RE: question for the list

2007-10-01 Thread Jeanne
This message is from: Jeanne [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good suggestion, Karen, about the BioSponge. Last week one of my fjord's came down with the exact same symptoms. Really runny manure, no fever, gut sounds, normal heart rate, normal colored gums... just really runny manure. My vet came, tubed

Re: question for the list

2007-10-01 Thread ruth bushnell
This message is from: ruth bushnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] This message is from: Dave and Patti Walter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ok, got a question for the list. Not the best topic, butHe developed diarrhea while he was here. We tried several things Anyone ever have anything like this go on with a horse?

RE: question for the list

2007-10-01 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] My friends had a Fjord they raised, had loose stool problems from babyhood, they thought the mare's milk was too rich, then thought it was worms, finally decided it was the Timothy hay: on Brome hay, no problem, but with Timothy he got

Re: question for the list

2007-10-01 Thread UniGrove
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Try molasses in their water and they will always consume enough. ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw

Re: question for the list

2007-10-01 Thread UniGrove
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] let's all try for a more natural life style for our horses and there would be way less colic and intestinal problems. ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:

RE: question for the list

2007-10-01 Thread Debbie LeBreton
of others know what to try I would greatly appreciate it. I do not know how to pass this out to the others so if you could please help me and Fergie out we would both apprecate this vey much. Thank you very much. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: RE: question for the list

RE: question for the list

2007-10-01 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Debbie LeBreton Sent: Monday, October 01, 2007 8:56 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: RE: question for the list This message is from: Debbie

Re: Question for Steve

2006-08-03 Thread Steve McIlree
This message is from: Steve McIlree [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cynthia-- Thursday, August 3, 2006, you wrote: Gee, Steve, I don't remember you going to a barber for over 25 years! Have you been recently to come up with that imagery??? LOL! Well, no. But I still remember when I was about eight years

Re: question on learning to drive

2006-07-22 Thread Beth Pulsifer
This message is from: Beth Pulsifer [EMAIL PROTECTED] No question is ever considered silly... that's how we learn , by asking and listening etc. !:)I don't know if some horses learning to drive are paired with an experienced horse..I've not heard of it myself. I truly don t know that much

Re: Question of Trailers

2006-02-18 Thread Jill E. Fishinger CPA P.C.
This message is from: Jill E. Fishinger CPA P.C. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Rory, We bought a used Logan 2 horse slant bumper pull with small tackroom upfront. We paid 5,000 for it in excellent shape. They are hard to find but they are out there. We haul our 2 fjords with a Toyota Tundra. We are in

Re: question about eval. discussion

2006-02-04 Thread spiekath
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Eike Schoen-Petersen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, February 3, 2006 3:01 pm Subject: question about eval. discussion This message is from: Eike Schoen-Petersen eike.schoen- [EMAIL PROTECTED] How far would you all

RE: question about eval. discussion

2006-02-04 Thread Skeels, Mark A \(GE Healthcare\)
This message is from: Skeels, Mark A \(GE Healthcare\) [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think the one time production of such a dvd if done professionally, would be worth the value of a couple horses to the future of the breed and a great value to the NFHR. After all it is a one time thing, and the cost

RE: Question on clippers

2005-11-29 Thread themercers
This message is from: themercers [EMAIL PROTECTED] Eileen, I have Laube 2 speed cordless clippers that you can try. They work great. Bring Jane over and we'll have a clipping party. I also have a Sunbeam livestock clipper that will cut through anything - I bought them back in 1971 and they

RE: Question on clippers

2005-11-29 Thread Karen McCarthy
This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Eileen, I use the large industrial strength Stewart 'Clipmaster' clippers. Pretty hefty, but they do the job, horse, after horse. My record is 6 in one day, just major pre-show trimming 2 weeks before the big day. To keep the blades sharper

Re: Question on clippers

2005-11-28 Thread Linda Lottie User
This message is from: Linda Lottie User [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yathose really big ones. I have a friend who body clips her fjord and she uses that one..my regular sized clippers would not work. The big clipper is spendy..Linda in WI On 11/28/05 8:23 PM, Eileen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: Question, Help Please

2005-03-10 Thread lynn mohr
: Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:05 PM Subject: Re: Question, Help Please This message is from: Reena Giola [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lynn I thought it was very cute and can see that from a distance would look more realistic. More of an outside type of artwork though, like others suggested for a barn

Re: Question, Help Please

2005-03-10 Thread Reena Giola
This message is from: Reena Giola [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lynn I thought it was very cute and can see that from a distance would look more realistic. More of an outside type of artwork though, like others suggested for a barn? or as you say for your shop. wonder how another Fjord would see it?

Re: Question, Help Please

2005-03-10 Thread lynn mohr
thanks, Lynn Mohr - Original Message - From: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 1:01 AM Subject: RE: Question, Help Please This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Lynn, In order to appeal to me this would need

Re: Question, Help Please

2005-03-10 Thread Genie Dethloff
This message is from: Genie Dethloff [EMAIL PROTECTED] This message is from: lynn mohr [EMAIL PROTECTED] I mentioned my ebay offering earlier. Could a couple or anyone please sheck this out. I'm interested in what you think about this. Hi Lynn, Wow, what a project! I think people would

RE: Question, Help Please

2005-03-10 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Lynn, In order to appeal to me this would need to be a little bit more refined, and look a little bit more like the classic Fjord head shape (short, triangular, with big brown eyes)even though many Fjords do not have that exact shape.

Re: Question about the term on the bit vrs acceptance

2004-09-17 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Here is another great article, on true collection which also addresses the on the bit idea. http://www.equinestudies.org/knowledge/true_collection/true_collection.html Jean in Fairbanks,Alaska, Cloudy and cool, 30 degrees

Re: Question about the term on the bit vrs acceptance

2004-09-17 Thread Ruth Bushnell
This message is from: Ruth Bushnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a question I would like to throw out to you all. The terms, on the bit and acceptance of the bit - have always meant two totally different things to me. ...and often confusing term not only for me but for many riders. Pat

Re: Question about the term on the bit vrs acceptance

2004-09-17 Thread Pat Holland
This message is from: Pat Holland [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a question I would like to throw out to you all. The terms, on the bit and acceptance of the bit - have always meant two totally different things to me. It was brought up and discussed in the barns at the LaCrosse Evaluation - and I was

Re: question on hubs ADS

2004-06-05 Thread Pat Holland
This message is from: Pat Holland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Can anyone tell me if the hubs have to be recessed to comply with ADS rules. I remember someone telling me they had to be, but I just looked in the ADS rule book and found nothing regarding that. I just bought a two wheel cart and the hubs are

RE: question about temperament

2003-11-04 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] ou will be sold the moment you lay your eyes on them and feel their sweetness. It is like an aura, you have to experience for yourself. I have my Fjord gelding Gunthar boarded out (getting the spa treatment...green grass, barn, hugs before

Re: question about temperament

2003-11-04 Thread bolinsj
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Maybe pony attitude is just 'smarter than the average brown-horse owner'. :-) My Fjord has a 'pony attitude' which is why I like him so much. He is smart and sometimes tries to take advantage, but I'd rather have a thinking pony than a

Re: question about temperament

2003-11-04 Thread ruth bushnell
This message is from: ruth bushnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've recently had three people warn me against buying a Fjord because they have a pony attitude with draft horse strength. By 'pony attitude' I believe they mean difficult to handle. Please comment. Tamara TELL THEM they don't know

RE: question about temperament

2003-11-04 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] I don't think you need so much repetition as to explain what you want so they understand it..break it down into the small steps and they will pick it up right away. The thing is, you don't force them, you negotiate and treat them with respect

Re: question about temperament

2003-11-04 Thread Marsha Jo Hannah
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tamara Rousso [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have heard that from several people now, so thought maybe I should at least ask the question. The interesting thing is everyone who has told me that does NOT own a fjord. Maybe it is just a

RE: question about temperament

2003-11-04 Thread Casanova, Julie
@angus.mystery.com Subject: RE: question about temperament This message is from: Tamara Rousso [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Julie, I have been to visit Fjords and I find them enchanting. But I have heard that from several people now, so thought maybe I should at least ask the question. The interesting thing

Re: question about temperament

2003-11-04 Thread Epona1971
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/4/2003 12:37:11 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've recently had three people warn me against buying a Fjord because they have a pony attitude with draft horse strength. By 'pony attitude' I believe they mean

RE: question about temperament

2003-11-04 Thread Casanova, Julie
04, 2003 3:04 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: question about temperament This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/4/2003 3:24:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: By 'pony attitude' I believe they mean difficult to handle. Actually, I

RE: question about temperament

2003-11-04 Thread Tamara Rousso
This message is from: Tamara Rousso [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Julie, I have been to visit Fjords and I find them enchanting. But I have heard that from several people now, so thought maybe I should at least ask the question. The interesting thing is everyone who has told me that does NOT own a

Re: question about temperament

2003-11-04 Thread FjordAmy
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/4/2003 3:24:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: By 'pony attitude' I believe they mean difficult to handle. Actually, I translate that phrase to mean too smart for the average person that is trying to handle

RE: question about temperament

2003-11-04 Thread Casanova, Julie
This message is from: Casanova, Julie [EMAIL PROTECTED] That just isn't true! They can be stubborn (for lack of a better word) at times. But they are way more eager to please than a pony. They enjoy work, but sometimes they don't understand what it is you want from them, but once they know, they

Re: Question

2003-10-17 Thread tillie34
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Try this Sherrie.Tillie Dun Lookin' Fjords Bud,Tillie Amy Evers Redmond OR (541) 548-6018 http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ridge/8589

Re: question of identification

2003-09-04 Thread Mike May, Registrar NFHR
This message is from: Mike May, Registrar NFHR [EMAIL PROTECTED] The NFHR encourages the use of Microchips in its horses. We require DNA typing on any horse presented for registration to prove the correct parentage. Mike At 10:12 AM 9/4/2003 -0700, you wrote: This message is from: Gina

Re: Question??? Freeze branding

2003-02-10 Thread Deb Williams
This message is from: Deb Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have one branded mare, she is registered with the Fjord breeder registry and NFHR. Her's is a hot brand and it is ugly. As well as being totally illegible! The scar tissue gets very dry and itchy in summer, I keep mineral oil or neosporin

Re: Question on branding

2003-02-02 Thread HorseLotti
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you, DeeAnna, for your information on branding. Sounds like neither branding or microchipping is worth much unless a person is looking for one or the other. Appreciate all the comments on branding - they have been so interesting. Linda in MN -

Re: Question on branding

2003-02-02 Thread coyote
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Linda in MN wrote: ...A brand provides a visual clue to check data on a horse Yes, you're right it does, but you have to be able to connect the brand with the brand owner. Back in the days when livestock was not usually shipped far and wide,

Re: Question???

2003-02-01 Thread Marsha Jo Hannah
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah [EMAIL PROTECTED] Linda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a questiondoes anyone have experience with freeze branding? [...] I am about to microchip my fjords but realize unless a scanner is used (in the event of being stolenat

Re: Question???

2003-02-01 Thread raymond
This message is from: raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] I live in Wyoming and a brand is reguired for identification on harses Yes I buy and sell Fjords with brandsAt this time i am trying to liquidate our 7 fjords due to health and lifestyle changes freeze branding is not recognized by the state of

Re: Question about crossbreeding and color

2003-01-29 Thread Monica Spencer
This message is from: Monica Spencer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gray is a dominant gene (no relation to the gray dun Fjord colour), so the Percheron/Fjord cross got the gray gene from her Percheron parent. Plus she would have received a dun gene from her Fjord parent. We don't know what underlying coat

Re: question re Fjord colors

2003-01-19 Thread Monica Spencer
This message is from: Monica Spencer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lori Albrough said: The kvit can be registered in the NFHR It is just not one of the accepted or desired colours, that is why we always speak of the five colours of the Fjord. Okay, so we speak of the five colours of the Fjord but

Re: question re Fjord colors

2003-01-18 Thread Lori Albrough
This message is from: Lori Albrough [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oh, okay, does this mean a perlino or cremello Fjord (kvit) cannot be registered? If not, what is the thinking behind the rule? The kvit can be registered in the NFHR. I don't know about the registry in Norway. It is just not one of the

Re: question re Fjord colors

2003-01-17 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Interesting in the remark about the yellow colored eyes. When I was looking for a fjord to replace my Howdy I met Chance who fell for me immediately but I was turned off by his yellowish eyes. A bit like goat eyes. A perfectly fine friendly

Re: question re Fjord colors

2003-01-17 Thread Monica Spencer
This message is from: Monica Spencer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean Ernest said: Are you familiar with Phil Sponenberg's book? He also wrote an article on color of Fjordhorses which is in the articles section on the NFHR website. http://www.nfhr.com/PDF/Color1.pdf

Re: question re Fjord colors

2003-01-17 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sounds like a grey to me, and if his leg stripes are showing already, then he will be very boldly marked! Maybe a darker grey, which I think is the most attractive! Certainly won't detract from stallion quality...will add to it if anything!

Re: question re Fjord colors

2003-01-17 Thread Lori Albrough
This message is from: Lori Albrough [EMAIL PROTECTED] Monica Spencer wrote: Horse colour genetics are an interest of mine, but the Fjord colours have me a tad confused... Hi Monica, There are 5 accepted Fjord colours, not 7 as stated in your message. The colours Cremello perlino are not

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2003-01-17 Thread Samsbarefootfarm
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 1/17/2003 1:13:46 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Once in a while a Fjord with two creme genes pops up, and they are of course cremello if the base coat is chestnut, and perlino if the base coat is bay or

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2003-01-17 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Are you familiar with Phil Sponenberg's book? He also wrote an article on color of Fjordhorses which is in the articles section on the NFHR website. http://www.nfhr.com/PDF/Color1.pdf http://www.nfhr.com/PDF/Color2.pdf also all the five

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2002-12-30 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Easy there Jean re old wives tales. I remember when I was in Germany that a German shepherd bitch was ruined if she was accidentally bred to a cur or other breed. I laughed at it and got in big trouble. Those old thoughts were pretty

Re: Question/temperament

2002-12-30 Thread BaileysFjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, I would imagine that some markers are predominent-- just as the crossbred product is ALWAYS stamped with the Fjord appearance, so might it be I am by no means an expert in genetics, but I have always wondered how one could cross a coldblood

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2002-12-30 Thread ruth bushnell
This message is from: ruth bushnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hmmm, food for thought. Suppose it IS true that the Fjord temperament isn't dominant in the crosses. That might argue that the Fjord temperament is on a recessive gene---which means that having a Fjord with a good temperament requires

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2002-12-29 Thread Marsha Jo Hannah
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And maybe someone would mistake a Fjord mule for a pure Fjord? I guess it is possible if they don't know the breed. And if that mule was less than cooperative? I kind of doubt that anyone would

Re: question about fjord adoption

2002-12-22 Thread BaileysFjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Jenn, . I live just south of Seattle. I have called around to a couple of places and they said that they just have other horses no fjords. If anyone knows of a place that I could adopt one please let me know, my e mail is To the best of my

Re: Question for all you Experts

2002-11-20 Thread FjordAmy
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/20/2002 12:02:44 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: MY MARE, who is 4 and a half years old, has inflamed but not swollen gums around all of her visible teeth. She is eating and drinking well, but I noticed a

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2001-12-11 Thread anke . killinger
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] You call it Trense or Gebiss (Embedded Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED]@angus.mystery.com image moved 09.12.2001 03:47

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2001-11-19 Thread Alison Bakken
This message is from: Alison Bakken [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, To wash those big western pads. Pressure washer work wonderfully, or take them to the local car wash. Alison Bakken Sundre, Alberta

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2001-11-19 Thread FjordAmy
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Car Wash! That high pressure sprayer works wonders on things like that, but be sure to rinse really well. Amy Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords Redmond, OR Fjord [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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2001-11-18 Thread anke . killinger
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'd washed them with shampoo and waited 4 days until they were dry. But I changed the pads to Equitex-pads which you can wash in the machine and dried after one day. Also, A'simi lost his hairs behind the saddle from those fleece pads. It will not fit with

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2001-11-18 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kate I just gathered up every horse blanket, pads, doggie coats, bedding blankets and towels in the barn and garage and sent them to the laundry. It was $127 but worth every bit of it. Now when a horse decides to lie down or roll he is in

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2001-11-18 Thread Karen McCarthy
This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey Kate, borrow a pressure washer go to town on a paved surface...if no pressure washer is avail, go to the car wash - seriously! works great! I find I don't even need to use soap. Karen McCarthy Great Basin Fjords Carson City, NV

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2001-11-18 Thread Mariposa Farm
This message is from: Mariposa Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] I use a big commercial plastic laundry hamper and a big stick to swish them around Kind of like a big tub on wheels. Works great. I did try to bring them in to our local laundry mat once and got busted by the old lady who watches the

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2001-03-14 Thread truman matz
This message is from: truman matz [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: M.Bijster [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjorden mailinglist fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2001 2:56 AM Subject: re question This message is from: M.Bijster [EMAIL PROTECTED] In Norway

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