Re: [IceHorses] Hybrid Vigor

2007-03-24 Thread Judy Ryder
> on that animal. Hybrid vigor is an important component in animal > breeding We've talked about hybrid vigor before, and the importance in bringing in some diversity. This could be beneficial in helping to breed spavin out of the breed; put better bone on the horses, or even strengthen gaitedn

[IceHorses] Re: Gypsy Vanner / Icelandic Cross For Sale

2007-03-24 Thread kim morton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, susan cooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Another reason people might be cross-breeding > Icelandics with the heavier, small breeds like the > Gypsy Vanner and the Haflinger could be because the so > called "purists" breeding for show are refining the > Icelan

[IceHorses] Re: Riding jeans

2007-03-24 Thread Stephanie
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Virginia Tupper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Must be a US price--I haven't seen $15 jean at Walmart here. :( I wear $1.25 thrift store jeans, except my nice going out on the town jeans. They were Cruel Girl jeans on clearance for $9. >bg< It's got to be at lea

Re: [IceHorses] Gypsy Vanner / Icelandic Cross For Sale

2007-03-24 Thread susan cooper
--- Dee Dreslough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>I feel the other side of this issue needs representation and it hasn't yet appeared on the board. I felt compelled to speak up.<< HOORAY for you, Dee!! Actually, this topic has come up before, and many on this list agree with you. A cross-bred hor

Re: [IceHorses] Gypsy Vanner / Icelandic Cross For Sale

2007-03-24 Thread Dee Dreslough
> http://iceryder.net/luna.html > > This horse belongs to the Vet Tech at my Vet's office. Nate is a > really nice young man. And Dana is in my saddle club...she does a > nice job at startings young horses and is a good trained > This looks like a American bred mutt. Hey..I'm an Americ

[IceHorses] Scooter, the cat whisperer

2007-03-24 Thread Lorraine Voog
I know this is hard to believe, but when Scooter and I were on the trail today he discovered a injured cat. He was looking that direction. I thought maybe it was another rider. Then I heard a crying sound(poor baby). It was a really messed up cat. Scooter is a hero LOL. The cat is now in my g

Re: [IceHorses] Smacking 'em for spooking

2007-03-24 Thread Lorraine Voog
> > Our Icelandic horse,Paddy/Slettir, is very spooky > with nervous me, and > I'm too old to hit the dust many more times--geesh, I hear that. Been there done that. I rode Scooter today. I am lucky. Not much spooks him. My husand isn't much into helping me work with the boys and it is too

RE: [IceHorses] Smacking 'em for spooking

2007-03-24 Thread Lorraine Voog
> > That's just an expression meaning a lot of hours > under saddle - referring to > sweaty saddle pads. > > I know that is the answer for Harley. I just don't have the time. I already have a day job. That is, graveyard. I am always tired. He just needs miles. Lorraine Happy Southwester

Re: [IceHorses] Gypsy Vanner / Icelandic Cross For Sale

2007-03-24 Thread bia
I agree with you anne...but you're never going to stop the "horse lovin' backyard breeder". I have a few neighbors here in NC... not the most educated horse people but they ride and they love their horses and if they can find a "good stud" for one of their mares... they'll have one baby a year to

[IceHorses] KY Jelly

2007-03-24 Thread Wanda Lauscher
Hi All: I read somewhere that someone used KY for sheath cleaning and that it was better because you don't have to rinse. Is this true? Anyone used it for this purpose?? I'm ready to do sheath cleaning but want to know it works before I buy 3 of them at pharmacy. I'm not amune to being embaras

Re: [IceHorses] Smacking 'em for spooking

2007-03-24 Thread Katesera
-- I have a MFT that makes me nervous and make him act like a butt head. I don't have time to ride him everyday so he acts up and I make it worse by being nervous. I get mad but it isn't his falt. I think I am going to sell him. He is a beautiful palomino. 16HH. Lorraine Happy Southwestern T

Re: [IceHorses] Riding jeans

2007-03-24 Thread Virginia Tupper
>From: "Ferne Fedeli" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >PS I think the horsewomanspirit jeans are quite stretchy and >comfortable--mroe so than other riding jeans I've had. That's good to know! I've ordered myself a pair. Thanks, V _ htt

Re: [IceHorses] Dr. Clayton, Bit Study

2007-03-24 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 24/03/07, Judy Ryder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > he drops it. Only thing I dislike about it is that the dang rawhide > > over the nose just appears so severe. I cringe when people remark on > > it. People think it is a gagamore. > > What bit is this? Picture? I think that's the combi

Re: [IceHorses] Dr. Clayton, Bit Study

2007-03-24 Thread Judy Ryder
> he drops it. Only thing I dislike about it is that the dang rawhide > over the nose just appears so severe. I cringe when people remark on > it. People think it is a gagamore. What bit is this? Picture? Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com

Re: [IceHorses] Dr. Clayton, Bit Study

2007-03-24 Thread Wanda Lauscher
> This is Jaspar's favorite bit. I bought one for Stonewall because it > said it helps a horse to "collect". Stonewall acted like he had no > bit at all with it. It cost so much I couldn't bear to not use it so > I tried it on jaspar. The bridle needed adjusting because it hung so > low and loo

Re: [IceHorses] Parelli upheavals

2007-03-24 Thread Storme Lee~Fire Island Farms
M --- Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I went to a John Lyons clinic one time, given by two certified Lyons trainers. > Also the rope slinging is too much for me. There is no sense > whatsoever in slinging a rope at a horse's rear while he races > around a roundpen in a complete

[IceHorses] Re: Gypsy Vanner / Icelandic Cross For Sale

2007-03-24 Thread kim morton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, Raven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> Info on a Gypsy Vanner / Icelandic Horse cross for sale: > http://iceryder.net/luna.html > > > This horse belongs to the Vet Tech at my Vet's office. Nate is a > really nice young man. And Dana is in my saddle club...she

Re: [IceHorses] OT - Petfood - Royal Canin hit with lawsuit

2007-03-24 Thread Ferne Fedeli
On 3/23/07, Raven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Another pet food maker lawsuit http://tinyurl.com/24cdu7 > > More info http://www.rochongenova.com/petfoods.aspx > > Raven > Thanks Raven! I currently use some Royal Canin dry food for 2 of the dogs. They are not on the list though... Ferne

Re: [IceHorses] Riding jeans

2007-03-24 Thread Ferne Fedeli
On 3/23/07, Virginia Tupper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Has anyone tried the Horsewomanspirit jeans? They have bootcut riding > jeans, low cut too. Not a bad price either. (Would probably look nice with > my new Ariats.) > http://www.horsewomanspirit.com/index.html > V > I have both the bootcut

Re: [IceHorses] Gypsy Vanner / Icelandic Cross For Sale

2007-03-24 Thread Anne Johnson
Raven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Info on a Gypsy Vanner / Icelandic Horse cross for sale: http://iceryder.net/luna.html This horse belongs to the Vet Tech at my Vet's office. Nate is a really nice young man. And Dana is in my saddle club...she does a ni

Re: [IceHorses] Gypsy Vanner / Icelandic Cross For Sale

2007-03-24 Thread Raven
>> Info on a Gypsy Vanner / Icelandic Horse cross for sale: http://iceryder.net/luna.html This horse belongs to the Vet Tech at my Vet's office. Nate is a really nice young man. And Dana is in my saddle club...she does a nice job at startings young horses and is a good trainer. Raven Lucy & Mo

Re: [IceHorses] Dr. Clayton, Bit Study

2007-03-24 Thread Janice McDonald
On 3/23/07, Judy Ryder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Dr. Hilary Clayton, Bit Study: > > > > http://iceryder.net/bitstudy.html > > > Additional info from the studies: > > Myler comfort snaffle. This is Jaspar's favorite bit. I bought one for Stonewall because it said it helps a horse to "collec

Re: [IceHorses] age of stallion fertility

2007-03-24 Thread Anneliese Virro
On 3/23/07 7:58 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have a question. Does anyone know how old a colt is before he is fertile? > Stormur, born in July, is mounting and trying to breed all the mares and > geldings in the pasture. I don't know whether to be worried about him

Re: [IceHorses] Pet Food Recall

2007-03-24 Thread Janice McDonald
On 3/23/07, Raven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>On the news they said the CDC is looking into possibilities of human > death from this! > > from handling the recalled dog food? <:{ please keep us updated on this! > no, I am thinking wheat gluten is used in many many human food products.

[IceHorses] Gypsy Vanner / Icelandic Cross For Sale

2007-03-24 Thread Judy Ryder
Info on a Gypsy Vanner / Icelandic Horse cross for sale: http://iceryder.net/luna.html Not sure what the price is, as he forgot to include it. Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com

Re: [IceHorses] Dr. Clayton, Bit Study

2007-03-24 Thread Judy Ryder
> Dr. Hilary Clayton, Bit Study: > > http://iceryder.net/bitstudy.html Additional info from the studies: Myler comfort snaffle. A wide range of Myler bits is available. One of the bits evaluated in this study was the Myler comfort snaffle. As shown in Figure 4a, the two arms of the mouthpiece

Re: [IceHorses] Endoparasites in Icelandic Horses

2007-03-24 Thread Janice McDonald
I worm 4-6 times a year. And still had a worm load problem this past year. I am hesitant to worm with Quest since Jaspar colicked on it the first time when young. But last time I did Quest on everyone. Weigh tape first. I think with jaspar he colicked because I gave him the whole tube and he on

[IceHorses] Cushings Help

2007-03-24 Thread Judy Ryder
A gal on the EquineCushings list said that her cushings horse, 36 years old, who hasn't shed in six years, has had unbelievable results with Enerpuls, which is magnetic resonance stimulation therapy: http://members.cox.net/mediconsult/Enerpuls.htm She had "pre" tests done and just got the result

Re: [IceHorses] Pet Food Recall

2007-03-24 Thread Janice McDonald
On 3/23/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Oh Janice, > > That's terrible. > > My husband and I were just talking about the possibility that the same thing > could happen in the human food chain or (somwhow it seems worse) our horse > grains. they say it was not in dry food, only

[IceHorses] Re: Pet Food Recall

2007-03-24 Thread megdcl2
> Yikes. A friend of mine just got word that her previously healthy 48 year old > father is > suddenly having complete liver failure and is in ICU. I just found out that he had an alcohol issue.

Re: [IceHorses] Endoparasites in Icelandic Horses

2007-03-24 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 23/03/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > with say your standard rotating every-other-month american-stayle > worming, how long would you say it takes to get over all this...? > > thanks, > --vicka Around here my guys are dewormed 3 times a year. May, August, and then in October