Re: [IceHorses] Human Rabies Vaccine Questions

2007-03-30 Thread pyramid
On Fri, Mar 30, 2007 at 01:05:00PM -0400, Karen Thomas wrote: > If your mom was bitten by a bat suspected of being rabid, then she must have > had a series of shots...but then, that's why I advise people to check with > their MD or health department. I think most people would consider the > $10,0

Re: [IceHorses] poker ride

2007-03-30 Thread Lorraine Voog
> > Take pictures (or have someone take pictures of you > and Scooter!). > > Ok. I emailed about Stella. Haven't heard back yet. Lorraine Happy Southwestern Trails Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let

Re: [IceHorses] poker ride

2007-03-30 Thread Judy Ryder
>I am riding Scooter in a poker ride tomorrow. Wish me > luck Good luck!!! Take pictures (or have someone take pictures of you and Scooter!). Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com

RE: [IceHorses] Scare The Foals For Respect

2007-03-30 Thread susan cooper
--- Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Hehehehe! How do you REALLY feel, Susan? You do recognize the name of the person being quoted, right? << Nope! Never heard of the person, can't even remember the name. Who was it? Susan in NV Happy High Desert Trails Susan in NV Nevermore Ra

[IceHorses] poker ride

2007-03-30 Thread Lorraine Voog
I am riding Scooter in a poker ride tomorrow. Wish me luck Lorraine Happy Southwestern Trails Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html

Re: [IceHorses] March Savvy DVD

2007-03-30 Thread Virginia Tupper
>From: "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >As a second thought, there is taportment, which is tapping, a type of >massage to relax the muscles and release endorphins: That's interesting--I've never heard of this. V _ http://loca

RE: [IceHorses] Re: Dreadlocks

2007-03-30 Thread Virginia Tupper
>From: "kim morton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >(they do get matted body >hair though), Orri has matts in his armpits!! V _ Check Out Our List Of Trendy Restaurants. You'll Eat It Up! http://local.live.com/?mkt=en-ca/?v=2&cid=A6D6BDB45

[IceHorses] My little adventure with Scooter.

2007-03-30 Thread Lorraine Voog
My friend and I were riding by the Salt river and saw some wild horse. Neato!!! On our way home Scooter was sniffing the ground and I thought he was smelling the wild horses. All of a sudden he went down (to roll). I stepped off and off he went. I thought he would come back because we had my fri

[IceHorses] OT- Prescription Diet m/d Feline Dry Food Recall

2007-03-30 Thread Raven
FYI: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry food from the market. Hill's is taking this precautionary action because during a two-month period in early 2007, wheat gluten for this product was provided by a company that also supplied wheat gluten to Menu

Re: [IceHorses] Cotton roping reins on ebay - in colors!

2007-03-30 Thread Ferne Fedeli
> I have a pair of driving reains made out of this and I love them but > is there a way to attach the reins to the bit without the metal clips > - I don't like to use them because I think a lot of horses don't like > the vibration of the metal on metal. > > -- > Laree > I bought some leather bit ke

[IceHorses] Susanna featured in USIHC Quarterly!

2007-03-30 Thread Ferne Fedeli
Our very own trainer, Susanna Widrig, is featured in the new issue of the USIHC Quarterly magazine! It is a nice article. Pretty exciting for those of us that think she is so great! Evidently the wider world had heard of her too. Ferne Fedeli No. California

Re: [IceHorses] Breaking News - PET FOOD RECALL

2007-03-30 Thread Ferne Fedeli
On 3/30/07, ToltallyICE <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Melamine has been found in effected dogs. ABC News is apparently now saying > the numbers thought to be 1000 or more are now believed to possibly be 10 > times that. > > Cheryl > It just goes on and on. I use Wysong, AvoDerm and Royal Canin and

Re: [IceHorses] They will need a treeless saddle for this one!

2007-03-30 Thread Ferne Fedeli
On 3/26/07, Sue McKenney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Baby born three days ago at the farm down the street from me! > > Sue > How darling! We have a new calf here that we are bottle feeding (the mother died) and all the horses (and the donkey) and just fascinated! Ferne

RE: [IceHorses] Re: Icey History->Blood Protein->oops->Iceys are horses

2007-03-30 Thread Karen Thomas
while i fully agree on the nutrition and healthcare part, don't you feel that iceys are on the VERY EASY end of "horse" in management and especially in training? while i would never dream of starting an untrained "big horse" (or riding many a trained one, for that matter), starting Icey young

[IceHorses] Re: Charm, Backing Up

2007-03-30 Thread kim morton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Here's a short video of Charm backing up: > > http://iceryder.net/charmbackup.html > > This is at liberty, no halter or lead rope. I leaned on and over her, and > gave her the finger wiggle as a signal along with the

[IceHorses] Re: Dreadlocks

2007-03-30 Thread kim morton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Virginia Tupper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >I still wouldn't get it in his eyes though. > > > >Kim > > > > > Orri's forelock is very long and is always in his eyes--I was concerned if > product in his forelock would irritate his eyes. > V I've used it on

RE: [IceHorses] Bits Do Not Control Horses

2007-03-30 Thread Karen Thomas
>>> Indeed, as the author points out, bits do not control horses, but may I add that sometimes the bit is ADDING volumes to the horse's communications. That head-tossing and refusing to take the bit may not only be due to heavy hands and heavy bits but also soreness... I think that was a good post

RE: [IceHorses] Burr pad

2007-03-30 Thread Karen Thomas
>>> If that falls through, I'll let you know, and just in case I'll ask her if black is ok. Is this one of Kaaren Jordan's versions? Yes, it's very nice, 100% wool bottom and no-slip top...and never used. It's identical to my purple one that I use on Eitill. Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [IceHorses] Human Rabies Vaccine Questions

2007-03-30 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/30/07, Storme Lee~Fire Island Farms <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I agree with Karen on this one...I would add besides an MD, go to a > licensed Naturopathic Doctor as well ( a graduate from Bastyr, NC&M > or one of the other 3 Naturpathic Universities), as they have > additional info on v

Re: [IceHorses] Whale Stories / Alexandra Kurland

2007-03-30 Thread Judy Ryder
By Jord-Ann: The Gorilla in the Room Kathy Sdao shared with us some video clips produced by researchers who study visual cognition. That's totally normal. Our brains filter out an enormous amount. We see what we are focused on, what we are directed to see, what we want

RE: [IceHorses] Human Rabies Vaccine Questions

2007-03-30 Thread Storme Lee~Fire Island Farms
--- Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>> Should I get a rabies vaccine since I'm handling 'unfamiliar' > cats/dogs/whatever is bleeding on the side of the road? > > Even though I think I learned more about rabies than the average > Joe last > year when we got the vaccines, I'll be the

[IceHorses] Re: Icey History->Blood Protein->oops->Iceys are horses

2007-03-30 Thread Barbara Sollner-Webb
"Karen Thomas" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >>> ... blood testing... many years ago... seemed to nicely explain her >>> results, so I did not then search for supportive studies. > I assume that you didn't find any studies at all? correct, i didn't find any real studies on Iceys; in fact there wer

Re: [IceHorses] Burr pad

2007-03-30 Thread Cherie Mascis
Shoot, John Parke just offered to buy it. If that falls through, I'll let you know, and just in case I'll ask her if black is ok. Is this one of Kaaren Jordan's versions? Cherie

[IceHorses] Charm, Backing Up

2007-03-30 Thread Judy Ryder
Here's a short video of Charm backing up: http://iceryder.net/charmbackup.html This is at liberty, no halter or lead rope. I leaned on and over her, and gave her the finger wiggle as a signal along with the voice command of "Back". Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com

Re: [IceHorses] Scare The Foals For Respect

2007-03-30 Thread Judy Ryder
> From "A Good Horse Hath No Color, The Search for the Perfect Horse" > by Nancy Marie Brown: > "Icelandics are so inherently bonding," Elwell warned. ...You need to make > them > always alert to people, not quite sure what a person will do." Renee wrote, in regard to the above quote: "Anne E

RE: [IceHorses] Cotton roping reins on ebay - in colors!

2007-03-30 Thread Karen Thomas
>>> I have a pair of driving reains made out of this and I love them but is there a way to attach the reins to the bit without the metal clips - I don't like to use them because I think a lot of horses don't like the vibration of the metal on metal. I've heard that, but I've never had an issue usi

Re: [IceHorses] Human Rabies Vaccine Questions

2007-03-30 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/30/07, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If your mom was bitten by a bat suspected of being rabid, then she must have > had a series of shots...but then, that's why I advise people to check with > their MD or health department. I think most people would consider the > $10,000+ i

[IceHorses] Breaking News - PET FOOD RECALL

2007-03-30 Thread ToltallyICE
Melamine has been found in effected dogs. ABC News is apparently now saying the numbers thought to be 1000 or more are now believed to possibly be 10 times that. Clinics are claiming patients are also affected by the DRY FOODS. A shipment of the suspect wheat gluten was received by one US maker of

Re: [IceHorses] Djangi and Sensation

2007-03-30 Thread Lorraine Voog
--- Ann Cassidy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Here is another photo for Judy's Sensation files. > Djangi is all decked out > in Nickers wear, custom Hybrid, matching breast > collar, bridle and bur pad. > Doesn't he look proud? > > Ann He looks great. I am probably the only person in the world

RE: [IceHorses] Re: Dreadlocks

2007-03-30 Thread Karen Thomas
>>> My gelding's mane and tail are coarse and have never tangled. I wondered if it was a breed characteristic, but I guess not I have 19 Icelandics here at the moment, and have owned six others. Of those, one regularly gets dreadlocks, and another occasionally gets a few. However, neither ge

RE: [IceHorses] Scare The Foals For Respect

2007-03-30 Thread Karen Thomas
>>> Is this for real? If so, that person is a NUT JOB! Sorry, so is anyone else who believes this! Hehehehe! How do you REALLY feel, Susan? You do recognize the name of the person being quoted, right? BTW, I think it's ridiculous too, absolutely ludicrous, so I'm absolutely not arguing w

RE: [IceHorses] Human Rabies Vaccine Questions

2007-03-30 Thread Karen Thomas
>>> if you get bitten, then yes, you should. it's not the huge deal it used to be, either. my mom had a rabies shot recently for being bitten by a bat. If your mom was bitten by a bat suspected of being rabid, then she must have had a series of shots...but then, that's why I advise people to che

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Icelandic Horse History / Low Blood Protein -> oops!

2007-03-30 Thread Laree Shulman
> Back to the subject though: if anyone finds any true medical differences in > the breed, I'd like to hear about them, but for now, I just assume my > Icelandic's are generic horses from a medical point of view. > The only difference I've had first hand experience with is anesthesia and in both c

Re: [IceHorses] Cotton roping reins on ebay - in colors!

2007-03-30 Thread Laree Shulman
On 3/29/07, Cherie Mascis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > They are very comfy! Last year, I dyed a pair turquoise and they came out > nice, but I see the Ebay person has bright purple ones that I must have (I > can't get them to dye that bright in purple)! I have a pair of driving reains made out o

Re: [IceHorses] Human Rabies Vaccine Questions

2007-03-30 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/30/07, Stephanie Caldwell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm not conerned about exposure since kitty and the entire covey of > kitties was healthy. It's more a what if the next kitty I pickup isn't > healthy. Or, I don't know the history. I wanted to add a few things... This morning I talked

[IceHorses] Re: Scare The Foals For Respect

2007-03-30 Thread kim morton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Approaching the "turnip foal," she told me, "I walked out quietly > into the field, and, when I was within five feet of the foal, I jumped > into the air and screamed. He jumped four feet in the air and took > off. I chase

Re: [IceHorses] March Savvy DVD

2007-03-30 Thread Judy Ryder
>> I was following everything he was doing until he started acting rude >> slapping the horse all over it's body while saying he had to be rude >> because >> the colt was introverted. > > I don't have the video so can't say what he was doing or why. I don't > know > that I would ever have a reas

Re: [IceHorses] Scare The Foals For Respect

2007-03-30 Thread susan cooper
--- Judy Ryder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> You need to make them always alert to people, not quite sure what a person will do."<< Is this for real? If so, that person is a NUT JOB! Sorry, so is anyone else who believes this! Susan in NV Happy High Desert Trails Susan in NV Nevermore

Re: [IceHorses] Training Tosca

2007-03-30 Thread Judy Ryder
> Here is my boy Atli with a boy that has cerebral palsy. Nice boy, Atli! Thanks for the pictures! Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com

Re: [IceHorses] Bits Do Not Control Horses

2007-03-30 Thread Judy Ryder
> An article about bits: > > http://tinyurl.com/2xbmcl >From Annalee: Indeed, as the author points out, bits do not control horses, but may I add that sometimes the bit is ADDING volumes to the horse's communications. That head-tossing and refusing to take the bit may not only be due to hea

Re: [IceHorses] Training Tosca

2007-03-30 Thread Judy Ryder
> I'm testing here to see if I've finally figured out how to reduce file > size. > The attached photo was taken this morning during a training session with > Tosca, who will become a therapy horse for our thirteen year old daughter Good job, Nancy! and thanks so much for the picture! Now you

[IceHorses] Re: Centered Riding Clinic for Icelandics in SE Vermont 12-13 May

2007-03-30 Thread Roo Grubis
> Is Sally Swift still alive? She would be very old now if she is. She is! She'll be 94 on 20 April. :) (If anyone would like to send a card, they can to: 121 Oak Grove Ave, Brattleboro, VT 05301). She still makes it out to many of the clinics, even if just for a little bit. /Roo

[IceHorses] Scare The Foals For Respect

2007-03-30 Thread Judy Ryder
>From "A Good Horse Hath No Color, The Search for the Perfect Horse" by Nancy Marie Brown: In America there are few half-wild herds of Icelandic foals with fire under their feet. "We have predators," points out Elwell. Coyotes roam the wooded edges of her Hudson Valley farm; California and Canada,

Re: [IceHorses] Hempfling

2007-03-30 Thread Judy Ryder
>> http://www.hempfling.com/haestfolk_article.pdf > > you know if the book is available in english? Yes, it is; it's an interesting book. He also has some videos, etc. http://iceryder.net/hempfling.html Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com

Re: [IceHorses] Human Rabies Vaccine Questions

2007-03-30 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/30/07, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Even though I think I learned more about rabies than the average Joe last > year when we got the vaccines, I'll be the first to tell you this: that is > NOT a question for a yahoo list. That is a serious decision, the shots > seem to be v

[IceHorses] Re: Dreadlocks

2007-03-30 Thread djakni1
Is there anything I > could use to help? I don't want anything that will bother his eyes. > V I don't know if it would irritate his eyes, but Cowboy Magic brand detangler works great. It is pricey. However, a little goes a long way. My gelding's mane and tail are coarse and have never tan

[IceHorses] buying a icelandic

2007-03-30 Thread Lorraine Voog
I am looking for another Icelandic. I would like to find one close by, like Ca. What was the name of that rance near Bakersfield? thanks Lorraine Happy Southwestern Trails Now that's room service! Choose

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Dreadlocks

2007-03-30 Thread Ann Cassidy
virginia, I use "Cowboy Magic" detangler and shine, it really gets the tangles out. I will check on the bottle and see about the eyes but expect it is Ok. I will let you know today if it is not. Ann

Re: [IceHorses] Centered Riding Clinic for Icelandics in SE Vermont 12-13 May

2007-03-30 Thread Annie Shields
Is Sally Swift still alive? She would be very old now if she is. Annie

RE: [IceHorses] Re: Icelandic Horse History / Low Blood Protein -> oops!

2007-03-30 Thread Karen Thomas
I guess what I remembered having heard (from the vet at Virginia Tech who did the blood testing on my previous horse, many years ago) was wrong. That notion had seemed to nicely explain her results, so I did not then search for supportive studies. I assume that you didn't find any studies at

Re: [IceHorses] Human Rabies Vaccine Questions

2007-03-30 Thread pyramid
On Thu, Mar 29, 2007 at 07:28:13PM -0500, Stephanie Caldwell wrote: > Should I get a rabies vaccine since I'm handling 'unfamiliar' > cats/dogs/whatever is bleeding on the side of the road? if you get bitten, then yes, you should. it's not the huge deal it used to be, either. my mom had a rabies

RE: [IceHorses] Burr pad

2007-03-30 Thread Karen Thomas
>>> If anyone is interested in a Sensation Burr Pad, I have one practically new for $175. My boss wants a regular Skito pad. Does she want a Skito for a Sensation? I might be willing to trade What color is the Burr and is it cut for the trail model or the Hybrid? I have a black Sensation Sk

RE: [IceHorses] Human Rabies Vaccine Questions

2007-03-30 Thread Karen Thomas
>>> Should I get a rabies vaccine since I'm handling 'unfamiliar' cats/dogs/whatever is bleeding on the side of the road? Even though I think I learned more about rabies than the average Joe last year when we got the vaccines, I'll be the first to tell you this: that is NOT a question for a yahoo

RE: [IceHorses] Re: Dreadlocks

2007-03-30 Thread Virginia Tupper
>I still wouldn't get it in his eyes though. > >Kim > Orri's forelock is very long and is always in his eyes--I was concerned if product in his forelock would irritate his eyes. V _ Fine Dining & Fancy Food. Check Out This Colle

[IceHorses] Re: Dreadlocks

2007-03-30 Thread kim morton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Virginia Tupper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Orri's forelock is very tangled and is beginning to look like dreads- -he > gets impatient with me trying to tease out the tangles. Is there anything I > could use to help? I don't want anything that will bothe