Re: [IceHorses] Reiki

2007-06-17 Thread Ann Cassidy
> I just wanted to share my news. Today, I become a Level 2 Reiki > Practitioner. In early spring I become a Level 1 Healing Touch for > Animal Practitioner. Congratulations, Raven, Ann

Re: [IceHorses] Inspiration

2007-06-17 Thread Ann Cassidy
"In Kinship with all Life" is a great book, it is short but carries alot of great information. ann

[IceHorses] Inspiration

2007-06-17 Thread Judy Ryder
By Joanie of BillsBook: "It's amazing what a horse will do for you if he understands you. And it's amazing what he will do to you if he doesn't." Bill Dorrance "When you give a lesson in meanness to a critter... don't be surprised if they learn their lesson." Will Rogers "Late one afternoon as

[IceHorses] Video of Andi learning to come to the mounting block

2007-06-17 Thread susan cooper
Here is a video with me standing on the mounting block and having Andi come up beside me. I havn't actually put my leg over him yet. I have just laid across his back on my belly. Andi will do anything for the clicker! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96qzX5SSQ4U Susan in NV Happy High Desert Tr

[IceHorses] Mare for sale - $200 OBO

2007-06-17 Thread Judy Ryder
>From Nat of Speed Racking List: Ok guys. I've lost my patience with this man and I have officially re-gained ownership of this mare and she needs to go NOW. She's eight years old, has current coggins test, is a gray Morab mare. She's gentle, broke, good horse for trails. She just hasn't been fool

[IceHorses] Reiki

2007-06-17 Thread Raven
I just wanted to share my news. Today, I become a Level 2 Reiki Practitioner. In early spring I become a Level 1 Healing Touch for Animal Practitioner. I'm excited about this! Can't wait to use my new skills and tools. Bright light sent to ALL ! Raven Lucy & Molly, the Girl Doggies Huginn, th

RE: [IceHorses] gas colic

2007-06-17 Thread Karen Thomas
>>> She is feeling just fine now, for a Cushings horse with laminitis that is. I'm glad she's better. Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [IceHorses] Inquiring minds want to know....

2007-06-17 Thread pyramid
On Sun, Jun 17, 2007 at 01:35:31PM -0400, Karen Thomas wrote: > Melnir's eyelashes... > > So...are they white, or are they taupe? This is an important detail I need > to get worked out... i'd have to go with "silver" :) --vicka

Re: [IceHorses] Boring trail pictures

2007-06-17 Thread Lorraine
--- Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Here are a few pictures of the trails on our > property. Not boring. Looks like KY. Just came back from there. Very green and beautiful. Happy Trails from Lori __

Re: [IceHorses] Dogs and Dagur

2007-06-17 Thread Lorraine
> Hey Lori, who did you decide to go w/ for shipping? > I'm glad you found > someone who will work out for you. > > Robyn AAA Horse Hauler. Very reputable around WA. Happy Trails from Lori Shape Ya

Re: [IceHorses] lots o' gaits, i expect :) - why I like to see head nod

2007-06-17 Thread pyramid
On Sun, Jun 17, 2007 at 07:00:46AM -0500, Janice McDonald wrote: > my stonewall, wonderful racker, will be going really really fast and I > will hear his feet lose even beat even before i feel it in the saddle, > and I take the little finger of one hand and with a subtle, barest of > pressure I mak

Re: [IceHorses] Bits and Leverage

2007-06-17 Thread Lorraine
> Remembering, of course, that I am now in my > mid-sixties and wouldn't have > bought an outlaw in the first place. > What is an outlaw? Happy Trails from Lori Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to pleas

Re: [IceHorses] help with bug bites

2007-06-17 Thread Robyn Schulze
I > am wondering if anyone has success with "summer sheets" ? Do they actually > keep biting bugs away or are they just to protect from the sun?... Sheets are great!! I really like Weathabeeta's sheets--they have one that's really inexpensive (around $50) that has a wide wrap that goes under the b

Re: [IceHorses] Boring trail pictures

2007-06-17 Thread Nancy Sturm
It's so very beautiful there Karen - I can't remember where you live. Is the surface of that trail as wonderful as it looks? I can hardly wait until at least one of our Icelalndics is old enough to start. Well, actually, Tosca is four, but we're still working from the ground. I've done just abo

[IceHorses] Boring trail pictures

2007-06-17 Thread Karen Thomas
Here are a few pictures of the trails on our property. http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=4jh0nhxz.3occoojf&x=0&y=-jczw3 I've sent similar in before, but I thought the light was better today than usual. This is just one trail - we can ride for about 1.5-2 hours from our property if we do all the

Re: [IceHorses] horse shopping PSA

2007-06-17 Thread Raven
recommend a complete vet check. raven

[IceHorses] help with bug bites

2007-06-17 Thread Bia
Hi all, I have a problem with one of my horses being very sensitive to the bites from different insects here... I'm in North carolina. Does anyone have this problem? My mare is very sensitive and gets welts from just about anything. I have been giving her a shot every 2 months which does work bu

[IceHorses] gas colic

2007-06-17 Thread Ann Cassidy
Stella (24yo, Cushings) has an episode of gas colic this weekend. I have never seen colic before and it was terrifying. I had just given her some banamine powder mixed with rice bran for her laminitis and within 5 minutes she was rolling getting up rolling some more, trotting, rolling with some tim

Re: [IceHorses] Bits and Leverage

2007-06-17 Thread Nancy Sturm
When I buy a new horse whose training is different from what I would expect in a mature horse, I just go back to the beginning and start over. Remembering, of course, that I am now in my mid-sixties and wouldn't have bought an outlaw in the first place. Occassionally I get in trouble. Hunter, my

Re: [IceHorses] Bits and Leverage

2007-06-17 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 17/06/07, Lorraine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I think probably some of Scooter's training was > > missed. It should not take > > a bit to stop a horse. > What do you suggest Judy? That's a qood question. This isn't just a question for you Lori, but for anyone that's found themselves in t

Re: [IceHorses] Dogs and Dagur

2007-06-17 Thread Robyn Schulze
> Is Dagur a common name for Icelandics? That is my new > horse's name. Unless I change it of course. I > usually do. Lorraine Hey Lori, who did you decide to go w/ for shipping? I'm glad you found someone who will work out for you. Robyn

Re: [IceHorses] Dogs and Dagur

2007-06-17 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 17/06/07, Lorraine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is Dagur a common name for Icelandics? That is my new > horse's name. Unless I change it of course. I > usually do. Lorraine I'm not aware that it was common. In fact I'd never seen it before Cara decided to call him that. Wanda

Re: [IceHorses] Janice too? Happy B'Day

2007-06-17 Thread Lorraine
--- Cherie Mascis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Happy birthday to Janice and Judy ! > > Cherie > > Me too. A couple of weeks ago. Happy Birthday. Happy Trails from Lori Sick sense of humor? Visit

Re: [IceHorses] Bits and Leverage

2007-06-17 Thread Lorraine
> I think probably some of Scooter's training was > missed. It should not take > a bit to stop a horse. > What do you suggest Judy? By the way. My Dagur is coming in a couple of weeks. I watched a video of him. He looks great. Lorraine Happy Trails from Lori __

Re: [IceHorses] Dogs and Dagur

2007-06-17 Thread Lorraine
> > Then Cara and I went out to 'scare Dagur' > Is Dagur a common name for Icelandics? That is my new horse's name. Unless I change it of course. I usually do. Lorraine Happy Trails from Lori

Re: [IceHorses] New address corection (alzheimr's???)

2007-06-17 Thread Anneliese Virro
On 6/17/07 1:50 PM, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Anneliese, I am going to delete this post from the archives as it includes > all of your friends and relatives private email addresses, which exposes > them to spammers who spider YG specifically for these types of situations.

[IceHorses] Black puppies for adoption - OT

2007-06-17 Thread Karen Thomas
Timely, hopefully...my good friend just picked up three stray puppies, probably about 2 1/2 - 3 months old. There are two black ones, and a yellow one, mixed breed, flop ears (as opposed to erect ears) and would appear to be somewhat bird-dog-ish, a good chance part lab or golden - she said the y

[IceHorses] Maja and Kola, Tifa and Melnir

2007-06-17 Thread Karen Thomas
Black horses don't normally photograph well, but here are some I liked of Maja and Kola. Tifa is in a few, and you can see Melnir's head a couple of times. A few are blurry, but I kind of liked them anyway. Maja is six this year, just confirmed pregnant with her second foal. Kola, her first fil

RE: [IceHorses] Inquiring minds want to know....

2007-06-17 Thread Karen Thomas
They are just plain gorgeous and kissable...is that a color? I think that's the color all my horses are. :) Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [IceHorses] New address corection (alzheimr's???)

2007-06-17 Thread Judy Ryder
Anneliese, I am going to delete this post from the archives as it includes all of your friends and relatives private email addresses, which exposes them to spammers who spider YG specifically for these types of situations. To everyone, please do not send messages to the list with multiple cc's

Re: [IceHorses] Inquiring minds want to know....

2007-06-17 Thread pippa258
They are just plain gorgeous and kissable...is that a color? Trish ;-)

Re: [IceHorses] Curious Foal...

2007-06-17 Thread Skye and Sally ~Fire Island
--- Wanda Lauscher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I thought this was a neat pic.. > > http://www.bushfarms.com/images/EileensFoal9.jpg > > > Wanda > We were just at a mini barn the other day, and the gelding was out in the house pasture and was playing with the wild turkeys in the yard...runn

[IceHorses] Wintec Icelandic Saddle for sale

2007-06-17 Thread Pamela Hansen
I am selling my Wintec Icelandic saddle. I bought it last year for $600 and am asking $475 for it. It has been used one season. There are two very small holes one on each side of the pommel where a handle was attached for handicapped riders. Hardly noticeable. I will also throw in a leather g

Re: [IceHorses] O/T Black Dogs

2007-06-17 Thread Anneliese Virro
On 6/17/07 1:01 PM, "Wanda Lauscher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Here's a pic of a black dog that looks like he could use a good home. > > http://3113.com/cute_pet_costumes/hippie_dog.jpg > > It's pouring rain here so I'm stuck in the house at the > computeryou can probably expect more o

[IceHorses] Re: husbands and horses

2007-06-17 Thread pyramid
> > > my husband is color-coordinated to match the dog and the ponykins. > > > makes them seem more like a set, and a pity to break it up ;) > > > > > > ? ? ? Does he have red hair? > no, he wears black tack :) > haha hee! actually he was Terribly Goth when we met; our first conversation (that

Re: [IceHorses] Fwd: saddle history

2007-06-17 Thread Janice McDonald
On 6/16/07, Ann Cassidy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I forgot to mention that I think Janice needs one of the plume > headdresses. The last time I was in Tibet I tried to find one of the > forehead pieces but no luck. > > ann > oh my gosh I MUST have one i MUST. Janice-- yipie tie yie yo

[IceHorses] O/T Black Dogs

2007-06-17 Thread Wanda Lauscher
Here's a pic of a black dog that looks like he could use a good home. http://3113.com/cute_pet_costumes/hippie_dog.jpg It's pouring rain here so I'm stuck in the house at the computeryou can probably expect more of this. Wanda

[IceHorses] New address corection (alzheimr's???)

2007-06-17 Thread Anneliese Virro
Hello everyone: I sent a notification of our new official address to all the contacts in my computer yesterday and was told by my husband that I had made a terrible mistake before I even was fully awake this morning. Oh yes, I did make a mistake by adding an extra 4 into our new zip code. Is it de

Re: [IceHorses] Icelandics For Sale

2007-06-17 Thread Janice McDonald
> > http://iceryder.net/roka.html > Speaking of Roka...here are some new pics. She'll be one year old on June > 20th!How time flies! > http://picasaweb.google.com/SeahorseCherie/Roka607 roka is a cutie patootie! and a reasonably priced yearling for what you get! Janice -- yipie tie yie

Re: [IceHorses] what age to drive a cart

2007-06-17 Thread Janice McDonald
i know they are different... but I talked to a man that breeds mini donkeys. And he said just as soon as they are weaned he gets them ground driving with a halter and no bit of course all over the yard. Then he puts it away so to speak til they are grown. Altho its donkeys i think thats a good p

Re: [IceHorses] what age to drive a cart

2007-06-17 Thread Janice McDonald
> > Good suggestion about ground driving though...I should start training > Solon to do that.. > > Wanda > yes and lets not forget the all important "walking up the mobile home steps" so critical in any young icelandics training schedule. pronounced that the way prince charles does "shedd-yool" j

Re: [IceHorses] lots o' gaits, i expect :) - why I like to see head nod

2007-06-17 Thread Janice McDonald
On 6/14/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > what do you think of the more lateral gaits? he generally becomes more > evenly four-beat if i turn him or half-halt when i feel him becoming > more lateral (i feel it in my seatbones or hear it in his footfalls; i > shall have to look

[IceHorses] horse shopping PSA

2007-06-17 Thread Janice McDonald
A Janice Public Service Announcement: Its really terrible if someone sells a horse with problems and represents it as perfectly happy and sound with no probs. But then sometimes I think innocent novice sorta buyers are taken in when someone says a horse has had some terrible problems and they are

Re: husbands and horses, was Re: [IceHorses] Stolen Icelandic

2007-06-17 Thread Janice McDonald
On 6/14/07, Robyn Schulze <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > my husband is color-coordinated to match the dog and the ponykins. > > makes them seem more like a set, and a pity to break it up ;) > > > ? ? ? Does he have red hair? > > Robyn > no, he wears black tack :) haha janice-- yipie tie yie yo

Re: [IceHorses] Fwd: saddle history

2007-06-17 Thread Ann Cassidy
I forgot to mention that I think Janice needs one of the plume headdresses. The last time I was in Tibet I tried to find one of the forehead pieces but no luck. ann

Re: [IceHorses] Curious Foal...

2007-06-17 Thread Nancy Sturm
Oh yes, Karen. Come on Janice."He who dances with chickens has a fowl roost?" "He who dances with chickens, lies down with ... hhhmmm" Come on Janice, there's a life lesson here somewhere. Nancy

[IceHorses] E-mail blocking - OT, and sorry for the private subject

2007-06-17 Thread Karen Thomas
I got a private e-mail from a woman in the Midwest last week inquiring about my horses. I tried to reply, but her e-mail server has returned my responses from every e-mail address I tried to send from. If you have contacted me and haven't heard back, please e-mail me again with an alternate way t

[IceHorses] File - Editing, Responding to the List

2007-06-17 Thread IceHorses
Just a reminder for those who may need it: Please follow the list rules about editing / trimming (deleting) unnecessary quoted text and all message headers, footers, Yahoo ads, list footer, etc. from your replies to list messages. Email list netiquette calls for only quoting 2-3 lines of releva

RE: [IceHorses] Curious Foal...

2007-06-17 Thread Karen Thomas
What a striking photo...dancing with chickens! I'm sure that a Janice Chicken Parable will follow... :) Karen Thomas, NC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.0/851 - Release Date: 6/16/2007 12:50 PM

Re: [IceHorses] Curious Foal...

2007-06-17 Thread pippa258
Wanda Lauscher wrote: > I thought this was a neat pic.. > > http://www.bushfarms.com/images/EileensFoal9.jpg > What a striking photo...dancing with chickens! Trish