--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> What's your opinion on names for your horse? Must his barn name
be
> Icelandic?
>
I don't know why...people can call their horses what they want. I
don't really have a problem with giving them an Icelandic name for
Runa was two when I got her and there were times I was afraid that she was
going to be too pacey. However, she grew up nicely, despite having gone
through some real ugly-duckling stages. I took several little videos of her
and Ima today, and Runa trotted in several of them - in fact, I saw her
sa
> Wanda, it's not ready, yet, but I'm saving your post so I can watch it later.
> I have to say, I am loving your putting on youtube how you're training
> Dagur. I will be starting my boy shortly, and you have given me incentive.
Gulp...okay, but if I make ton's of mistakes...gently correct me
> I love working with the babies and young ones. I feel sorry for the people
> who buy show horses who are fully trained to show. How do they ever know
> what the horses naturally have to offer?
Well it's easier for one thing. I'll tell you...it's not easy being a
fat old 50 year old out ther
Wanda Lauscher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:>>Here's a little clip taken of
Dagur today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqrW9OtO7rE
<<
Wanda, it's not ready, yet, but I'm saving your post so I can watch it later.
I have to say, I am loving your putting on youtube how you're training Dagur.
I
On 11/02/07, Raven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqrW9OtO7rE
> Hi..couldn't get it to open, said it was unavailable. Raven
Sorry...things seem to be slow at you tube.
Wanda
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqrW9OtO7rE
Hi..couldn't get it to open, said it was unavailable. Raven
Please be a responsible animal owner.
Spray and neuter http://tinyurl.com/yw3ak6
Humane Euthanasia not Slaughter! http://tinyurl.com/yqvomw
Unseen they suffer, Unheard they cry, In agon
>>> I'm not saying I want to encourage this gaitedness at this point in his
>>> training as we want to get a nice solid slow walk with him firstbut
>>> it's kind of fun to see a baby showing what comes
naturally.
First, it looks like the famous "still processing" gait. (You Tube must be
bu
On Sun, Feb 11, 2007 at 10:02:42PM -0500, Karen Thomas wrote:
> A friend of mine bought a mare she didn't know was bred years
> ago - a QH - so she named the baby Sir Prize and called him Prize. Another
> person I know of has two horses, one named Cash Depleter, called Cash, and
> Willow Forever,
>> The toe-stoppers
Toe stoppers are for safety. They prevent your foot from getting
trapped in the stirrups should you get dumped. Raven
Please be a responsible animal owner.
Spray and neuter http://tinyurl.com/yw3ak6
Humane Euthanasia not Slaughter! http://tinyurl.com/yqvomw
Unseen they suf
>> Why do you ride with EZ-rides opposed to 'regular' stirrups?
Me...for safety and comfort . <;] I use hooded EZRides. The wide
foot bed in the EZRides help with ankle/knee stress/pain. And the
hooded are for safety issues. Raven
Please be a responsible animal owner.
Spray and neuter http://
>>> What's up with disliking someone because they use American / English
names on their bought-and-paid-for horses?
What I really don't like about the Icelandic names is the fact that, not
only do we have to pick an approved name, but the farm name has to be in it.
Therefore we don't have a lot of
> Here's a couple of minutes of Vinur, from about ten years ago.
I added a second little video to the page, and as time permits, will be
adding more. It takes a while to convert the video to an appropriate
format.
http://iceryder.net/vinurvideo.html
Judy
http://icehorses.net
http://clickr
Here's a little clip taken of Dagur today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqrW9OtO7rE
Cara thought about adding a saddle but decided riding bareback would
be much warmer. She just added a set of reins instead and is
beginning to offer cues to Dagur as I lead him (we're still just using
a halter
On Sun, Feb 11, 2007 at 06:23:08PM -0800, Judy Ryder wrote:
> What's your opinion on names for your horse? Must his barn name be
> Icelandic?
no, most americans can't pronounce icelandic names properly anyway, and
it's silly to have to "correct" people all the time about what to call
your horse.
Judy Ryder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:>>What's your opinion on names for
your horse? Must his barn name be
Icelandic?<<
I personally think the Icelandic only for registered names is stupid. When I
was allowed to choose Andi's name, I picked a name that sounded
English/American. I pro
All in all a productive and fun day!
Cherie
Sounds like a very productive day.
Aren't days like that just the best?
Wanda
>>>Somebody did a number on
> Scooter before I owned him. He is still alittle
> terrified of the shoer.. <<<
Residual behavior probably from being forced too much when his training
started.
The nervous / flinchy horses especially need slow training and exposure when
being started, particularly
> Oh, I'm sorry - for all three of you. Poor Scooter - don't you hate it when
> you find some evidence that your horse has been treated badly at some point.
> Nothing makes me madder. But, if there is any silver lining to this, isn't
> it a good sign that he came to you when he broke loose? That
What's your opinion on names for your horse? Must his barn name be
Icelandic?
Apparently there are Europeans who are offended that my horses are called by
American names. Of course, they have Icelandic names under which they are
registered, but is it a crime or sacrilegious to have barn names
Hello. I am still shaking. Somebody did a number on Scooter before I
owned him. He is still alittle terrified of the shoer.. I am very lucky to
have shoes on the front. We thought we would push it and try the
back. Big mistake. The shoer got kicked twice. Scooter was shaking like a
leaf
On the other hand I know there are Icelandic who don't trot easily even
though it is a breeding goal to have trot.
I never got around to saying that, even though that was part of what I was
thinking.
Karen Thomas
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
I've got them... Don't remember how we did it, but I use them whenever
the BO's neices/nephews/itty bitty ones want to come down and ride.
Ok, now I remember. (Still another senior moment I guess.) I think they
probably do help "stop toes" as their name implies, but they just didn't do
anyt
Hi Sherrel:
> How about Snowdrift Sultan?
I really like that! I will pass that by Lori and see
how she likes it.
> I am trying to remember why he was a surprise? Did
> you buy or rescure the
> mare not knowing she was pregnant?
Well, it was very much like a rescue to tell you the
truth. We
On 2/11/07, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I didn't like the toe-stoppers because they felt slick on the
> footbed to me. I had some, and sold them or traded them - can't remember
> now.
I've got them... Don't remember how we did it, but I use them whenever
the BO's neices/nephews/it
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Karen Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>>
> You know, Raven, I'm not sure that's really more true with
Icelandic's than
> with other breeds, unless the breed is strongly lateral - like too
many TWH
> got to be after a few years of show breeding.
I'm not
Lorraine Voog <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:>>Hello. I am still shaking.
Somebody did a number on
Scooter before I owned him. He is still alittle
terrified of the shoer..<<
Oh no! At least no one got hurt. Time to get out the clicker and some
treats and teach Scooter that picking up the
On 2/11/07, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I've mastered the "mother in law look" and I try to use
> it sparingly, but before a problem really starts.
Now I haven't tried that yetmight work. The youngster is pretty
exhuberant though, young and flighty--and big (I believe she's a
Ca
>>> Why do you ride with EZ-rides opposed to 'regular' stirrups? I have a
pair of toe stoppers--are they the same thing?
The toe-stoppers don't provide the cushioning in the footbed that the
EZ-rides do. That's what I really like about the EZ-rides, whether or not
they have the cages or Tapedero
Hi Nancy...great to see ya here! Riding an IcePony is the best of
both worlds. You have a trot and a easy...smooth gait.
You know, Raven, I'm not sure that's really more true with Icelandic's than
with other breeds, unless the breed is strongly lateral - like too many TWH
got to be after a
On 2/11/07, pippa258 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Thanks to all for your suggestions on how to treat Starri. I have a
> solution from Eqyss (sp?) that treats both rainrot and ringworm (as well
> as scratches, girth itch, all things fungal) so will give that a shot.
The Eqyss stuff doesn't do
Judy Ryder wrote:
>> My baby sister still has a QH.
>>
>> After Rascal, she moved up to Bay, a QH.
>>
Neat photos! You are so lucky to have grown up in an equestrian
family...what do your sisters think of natural horsemanship, TTouch,
clicker?
Trish
Cherie Mascis wrote:
> Betadine solution will kill rain rot and ringworm. Just remember ringworm
> is contagious to humans and other mammals. If that's what he has. Wash your
> hands in betadine scrub after treating him. If you have a black light, you
> can check for ringworm, it fluoresces. (
My Icelandic and my Morab will try to come to me but the lead mare QHX will
just look at them or even sling her head and they will both stay out there.
So they will do what she tells them over what I am asking. But if I stay
out there the Icelandic will usually find a way to get to me. He is such
Hi Denise
> We live in West By God Virginia. Yes, it is super
> cold here as I am sure it is in Ohio. We are
> basically in the same belt on the map.
My son and his family just moved back to WV. They met there while attending
Ohio Valley College. Both their children were born in Parkersburg.
Hello. I am still shaking. Somebody did a number on
Scooter before I owned him. He is still alittle
terrified of the shoer.. I am very lucky to have shoes
on the front. We thought we would push it and try the
back. Big mistake. The shoer got kicked twice.
Scooter was shaking like a leaf. Th
> > you make sure whatever it is is gone. Ringworm will spread little
> > spores that attach to the hair and will stay there a long long
time
> > and then appear again.
hi I think this is mane and tail rot it is not good to put a powder
on it because the skin will be more dry the SDS horse lot
On 2/11/07, Stephanie Caldwell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFapnYoejqQ
>
> This is so cute!!
That is cute!! Sure makes for easier mounting though! LOL
BTW--is there a method for mounting bareback from the ground without a
helper? (Other than riding a Shetland?)
V
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFapnYoejqQ
This is so cute!!
Steph
--
"Brutality begins where skill ends."
"Correctly understood, work at the lunge line is indispensable for
rider and horse from the very beginning through the highest levels."
Von Niendorff
It was downright balmy today, we got to 50F briefly! We were lucky to get to
the mid-thirties all last week.
I rode Mura, Lilja, and Star (Paso)! Everyone did well. Lilja is getting
pretty good at side-pass from in saddle, but we mostly practiced her walk/trot.
We had never cantered in the
When I go out to the pasture to 'catch' my horse he comes to me before
I approach him, but just before we get together one of the other horses
barges in and gets in the way and my horse turns around. This other horse
is not mine, is very young, and I don't want to get in the middle of them
w
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Virginia Tupper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> I thought about that but I wasn't sure if that would be acceptable
> behavior with someone else's horse.
> V
>
You don't want to get hurt either, you don't have to touch him with
it, I would just wave it at him, I
On 2/11/07, pippa258 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Maybe take your carrot stick in there with you and drive him away!
I thought about that but I wasn't sure if that would be acceptable
behavior with someone else's horse.
V
Virginia Tupper wrote:
> Why do you ride with EZ-rides opposed to 'regular' stirrups? I have a
> pair of toe stoppers--are they the same thing?
>
The EZ Rides have a wider base and I find them comfortable. The EZ
Rides I have also have the full leather cover over the stirrup
(tapaderos) and
Virginia Tupper wrote:
> When I go out to the pasture to 'catch' my horse he comes to me before
> I approach him, but just before we get together one of the other
> horses barges in and gets in the way and my horse turns around. This
> other horse is not mine, is very young, and I don't want to g
When I go out to the pasture to 'catch' my horse he comes to me before
I approach him, but just before we get together one of the other
horses barges in and gets in the way and my horse turns around. This
other horse is not mine, is very young, and I don't want to get in the
middle of them when t
Why do you ride with EZ-rides opposed to 'regular' stirrups? I have a
pair of toe stoppers--are they the same thing?
V
I *finally* was able to convert some very old videos into a format to put on
the website.
Here's a couple of minutes of Vinur, from about ten years ago.
http://iceryder.net/vinurvideo.html
Judy
http://icehorses.net
http://clickryder.com
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--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Karen Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> >>> That's the odd thing about Ima - I just barely got to meet
her dad before he bred Bjola, so I don't know him nearly as well as
I know Melnir and my mares.
>
> I should clarify that. I got to see Bragur be ridde
> The mounting looked really traumatic to him. :)
He's like that with everything. If his humans are around...that's
good enough for him. He's not going anywhere.
BTW...I will try to get a video of him today. We should be able to
see some nice natural gait bubbling up. I don't believe a horse
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