Re: [IceHorses] neck ring

2007-08-01 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 01/08/07, Robyn Hood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi > I was looking through some old photos of using the neck ring. Here is one > taken about 22 years ago (no helmet on my part - days long over) on a horse > that we sold to the Vermont Icelandic horse farm and I know he was a favored > horse f

Re: [IceHorses] saddle on ebay

2007-08-01 Thread Debbie Kirchner
FYI, My friend is selling a Black Halison 17 inch, fits like a 16 inch Western, Treeless Saddle, proceeds to go to Raven starting bid is $200.00 buyer pays for shipping from MN... -- Debbie in MN ~ Please check out how we can all help raise money for Huginn's Hospital Fund ~ http://docs.

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Weight-Carrying Ability

2007-08-01 Thread pyramid
> > that's not a myth about icelandics. that's just stupid. > > theres other myths just as stupid that people do all the time. absolutely true. --vicka

[IceHorses] neck ring

2007-08-01 Thread Robyn Hood
Hi I was looking through some old photos of using the neck ring. Here is one taken about 22 years ago (no helmet on my part - days long over) on a horse that we sold to the Vermont Icelandic horse farm and I know he was a favored horse for many years. I was looking for one of Fraendi pacing with

RE: [IceHorses] saddle on ebay

2007-08-01 Thread Robyn Hood
Hi Virginia, Great buy, and I think that can be the case with seconds - that there is such a small flaw that you never see it. Robyn Icelandic Horse Farm Robyn Hood & Phil Pretty Vernon BC Canada www.icefarm.com

[IceHorses] Icelandics for sale

2007-08-01 Thread a_guehr
Theotore- 19 yr old, Blue Dun, 14 hand icey gelding. Bombproof trail horse, crosses any terreain, swims in river, not scared of anything. Confidence builder, will go out in a group or alone. Loves all horses, and people. Great horse for someone who wants to go out on the trails and be brought back

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Weight-Carrying Ability

2007-08-01 Thread Judy Ryder
> >combat the >>American ideas about ponies - they are for children etc. > > I would surely agree with this since I find myself without fail talking > about weight carrying capability to every person I'm introducing my > Icelandics to...I don't want them to think I'm abusing the ponies by > ridi

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Weight-Carrying Ability

2007-08-01 Thread Susan McKenney
>It struck me that it was put out there to combat the >American ideas about ponies - they are for children etc. I would surely agree with this since I find myself without fail talking about weight carrying capability to every person I'm introducing my Icelandics to...I don't want them to think I'm

Re: [IceHorses] saddle on ebay

2007-08-01 Thread Virginia Tupper
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Kerrits? could not bring them up on Ebay do you have anymore info on this >brand. http://cgi.ebay.ca/NEW-KERRITS-F-LOW-RISE-BOOTCUT-TIGHT-L-PACIFIC-TALL_W0QQitemZ280137867382QQihZ018QQcategoryZ3167QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Re: [IceHorses] Arena Lighting

2007-08-01 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 01/08/07, Judy Ryder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think we had one of these in our arena which was, as I recall, about 100 x > 200 feet. There were a couple of darker corners, so more than one would > probably be a good idea. Our arena is about that size, maybe slightly longer. However my i

RE: [IceHorses] saddle on ebay

2007-08-01 Thread Virginia Tupper
>From: Robyn Hood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Virginia - they may have been seconds at that price They may have been seconds but whatever the flaw, it doesn't show and I've never had problems with seams popping, or waistbands rollingbut different fit for different people I guess. V __

Re: [IceHorses] Arena Lighting

2007-08-01 Thread Judy Ryder
>I found this at my local farm store. It's a 300 watt halogen. It > says it lights 6000 square feet. Three of these along either side of > the riding arena should light it up enough for what we need. I think we had one of these in our arena which was, as I recall, about 100 x 200 feet. Th

[IceHorses] Was saddle on ebay - now Kerrits

2007-08-01 Thread Karen Thomas
The material was very thin, didn't breathe very well, and I had stitches pop the first time I wore them. The waistband rolled horribly too. I wear a size 32" inseam, and had bought the longs. They were still too short for me. Overall, I was very disappointed with them. The microcord isn't

Re: [IceHorses] riding tights

2007-08-01 Thread Debbie Kirchner
Dawn makes tights for us, all kinds of colors at a resonable price, 75 I think for full seat pants, using our measurements, Her address is on the link below for Raven... I am not sure if she is still donating for Raven or not, it sdoes not matter as she has donated almost 500 dollars to her, if no

Re: [IceHorses] saddle on ebay

2007-08-01 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 01/08/07, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > But, PLEASE, if you bid, don't bid against ebay user "Windgait" - I'm > bidding on a couple of pairs right now, so I'm sort of sorry the topic came > up when it did! Same goes if you see Hoof Hearted Acres...(say that a few times fast)... How

RE: [IceHorses] saddle on ebay

2007-08-01 Thread Karen Thomas
Virginia - they may have been seconds at that price - I bought some at a trade show for about 59.00 US and they were on sale. I think the ones I saw on ebay at the lower prices are last year's colors. I've bought a couple of pairs there and they are just fine. But, PLEASE, if you bid, don't

RE: [IceHorses] saddle on ebay

2007-08-01 Thread Karen Thomas
Do you have a link to a current listing on ebay? I just found a site that sells Icelandic Jodsand they are now $215. Seems they were more expensive a couple of years ago Maybe it's the exchange rate - the US dollar isn't doing so well against the Canadian dollar lately. Ka

Re: [IceHorses] riding tights

2007-08-01 Thread Nancy Sturm
Yes - I ordered some from Dover a couple of days ago. Nancy

Re: [IceHorses] riding tights

2007-08-01 Thread Lorraine
--- Robyn Schulze <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Kerrits? could not bring them up on Ebay do you > have anymore info on this > > brand. Sylvia > I bought a pair of Kerrits last year on Ebay. I love them. Some catalog had them on sale. Let me think. Dover Ithink. I love them. Lorraine

[IceHorses] riding tights

2007-08-01 Thread Robyn Schulze
> Kerrits? could not bring them up on Ebay do you have anymore info on this > brand. Sylvia I've had Carousel Action Tights for years and I love them! They are custom-made, cotton w/ a bit of lycra, very comfortable, and last for years. Best of all, they are under $100, the company is very easy

Re: [IceHorses] Zimba

2007-08-01 Thread Judy Ryder
> When were these taken? I tried to look at them to see how Elisabeth > looked, > since I haven't seen her for several years now. Since I have dialup, I > don't get very far with the videos. Where were these taken? E looks nice > and tan. Hi Ferne, these were taken last week. Maybe you can

Re: [IceHorses] Essential Tension

2007-08-01 Thread Judy Ryder
>>> I noticed, now that I am getting to shows and seeing other horses that >>> some > of them seem longer backed and sway with that length. The longer backs sometimes are not as strong as the shorter backs, but it will always depend on other things, such as the loins, and the rest of the conf

Re: [IceHorses] Riding With No Reins

2007-08-01 Thread Nancy Sturm
Very very beautiful! I know that my biggest thrill with Hunter (who is rather inconsistant in his work) is doing the 7 games at liberty. It will bring tears to my eyes. There was a story on another list the other day from a man, a breeder of TWH for a long time now, about the purchase of his fir

[IceHorses] Re: Katla

2007-08-01 Thread Kim Morton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Here's a young mare in Norway, showing off: > > http://iceryder.net/videokatlatrix.html > > That is a great video! Kim

[IceHorses] Neck Rope Discussion

2007-08-01 Thread Judy Ryder
The following is a neck rope discussion on the ClickRyder list: Here's some pictures of neck-rope riding: http://iceryder.net/neckrope.html http://iceryder.net/neckrope2.html > Judy - WOW!! And I thought I was *something* learning to ride with a > rope halter and lead rope! A new possibility!

Re: [IceHorses] Katla

2007-08-01 Thread Bernadette
Great video! Reminds me Judy, of Debbie in Templeton with her horses as well as her daughters. Bernadette

Re: [IceHorses] Riding With No Reins

2007-08-01 Thread Judy Ryder
> Wow! Do you know what kind of horse the little bay is? No, I don't, but if you like bays, check out Ute Lehmann on her bay (she also has Icelandics): http://iceryder.net/utelehmann.html Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com

Re: [IceHorses] Riding With No Reins

2007-08-01 Thread Nancy Sturm
Wow! Do you know what kind of horse the little bay is? Nancy

Re: [IceHorses] Essential Tension

2007-08-01 Thread gemstonerotts
In a message dated 8/1/2007 11:51:50 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes I noticed, now that I am getting to shows and seeing other horses that some of them seem longer backed and sway with that length. It appears that the larger Icelandic horses have this look of a regular

[IceHorses] Essential Tension

2007-08-01 Thread Judy Ryder
Gaited horses have / need / do something called "essential tension" to gait. What is "essential tension"? It's what a swimmer has that keeps him at the top of the water. It's what a ballerina has to do pointe work. A ballerina is strong, yet supple, and also has the ability to pull up "essentia

Re: [IceHorses] barn sour Dagur

2007-08-01 Thread Lorraine
> > ...I would take him places where you both can relax > and get to know one another. > > Sore arms and circles aren't fun for either of you. > > Wanda I took Dagur for a walk with treats today. He met a turkey and some other horses. They were very interested in him. He didn't spook at all.

Re: [IceHorses] saddle on ebay

2007-08-01 Thread gemstonerotts
In a message dated 8/1/2007 9:35:42 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Kerrits? could not bring them up on Ebay do you have anymore info on this brand. Sylvia ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/a

RE: [IceHorses] saddle on ebay

2007-08-01 Thread Robyn Hood
Hi Wanda, >>>Yes, they come in a light weight or a heavier weight called microcord -- not sure if they're 2nds or what but I haven't seen any flaws in the ones I've purchased. Virginia - they may have been seconds at that price - I bought some at a trade show for about 59.00 US and they were on s

[IceHorses] Re: saddle on ebay

2007-08-01 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Virginia Tupper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yes, they come in a light weight or a heavier weight called microcord -- not sure if they're 2nds or what but I haven't seen any flaws in the ones I've purchased. --I bought a pair of these in the micr

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Weight-Carrying Ability

2007-08-01 Thread Janice McDonald
On 8/1/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > that's not a myth about icelandics. that's just stupid. > > --vicka > theres other myths just as stupid that people do all the time. Janice -- yipie tie yie yo

Re: [IceHorses] barn sour Dagur

2007-08-01 Thread Janice McDonald
I am just wondering if their place in the herd has anything to do with it... I wonder because I dont want to create problems with mine. traveller is one that only goes out with jaspar or stonewall so far. for years. he is my husbands horse. my husband only rides with me. No buddy sour probs so f

Re: [IceHorses] Finally a tack shed...

2007-08-01 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 01/08/07, Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > it looks to me like your tack room was suggested by kevin because he > is secretly thinking of someone moving into it, its too nice for a > normal tack room. if i were you i would be nervous. make sure he > doesnt run tv cable out there. >

Re: [IceHorses] Riding With No Reins

2007-08-01 Thread Robyn Schulze
On 7/31/07, Judy Ryder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Here are a few videos showing riding with no reins: > > http://iceryder.net/videonoreins.html Thanks Judy! These are so incredibly inspiring! In the 2006 National Western Stock Show in Denver, there were 3 bridleless reining competitors, and that

Re: [IceHorses] saddle on ebay

2007-08-01 Thread Virginia Tupper
>From: "Wanda Lauscher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Boot cut Kerrits? Really? Do you have a link to a current listing on >ebay? Yes, they come in a light weight or a heavier weight called microcord -- not sure if they're 2nds or what but I haven't seen any flaws in the ones I've purchased. I bough

Re: [IceHorses] Finally a tack shed...

2007-08-01 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 01/08/07, Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > you need the lights! you live so close to the northpole you could get > away with christmas lites all year! down here they talk about you > like you are crazy if you leave your christmas lites up all year > round. a couple of months ago t

Re: [IceHorses] saddle on ebay

2007-08-01 Thread Janice McDonald
On 8/1/07, Virginia Tupper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >From: "Wanda Lauscher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >Does anyone know if those Icelandic jods have come down in price at all? > > > I've yet to see that happen. I've been buying bootcut Kerrits on eBay and I > like them. > V > I bought some boot

Re: [IceHorses] Finally a tack shed...

2007-08-01 Thread Janice McDonald
On 8/1/07, Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 8/1/07, Wanda Lauscher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Now I want a string of lights along my eaves > > > > Kevin will probably want to speak with you later. > > > > Wanda > > maybe kevin can come up with a landscape design and main

Re: [IceHorses] Re:Sensation For Sale

2007-08-01 Thread pyramid
On Wed, Aug 01, 2007 at 10:23:01AM -0500, Janice McDonald wrote: > > (we also tried an ansur treeless, and BOY did that not work AT ALL :) > > what didnt work about the ansur? i thought they were expensive and > really nice. just curious. it wasn't new, and hadn't been properly cared for,

Re: [IceHorses] Finally a tack shed...

2007-08-01 Thread Janice McDonald
you know, i was thinking... i wonder if i put the mobile home stairs up to the cotton candy stand, if nasi would walk up onto the roof and i could take pictures Janice -- yipie tie yie yo

Re: [IceHorses] Finally a tack shed...

2007-08-01 Thread Janice McDonald
On 8/1/07, Nancy Sturm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Oh Janice, shabby chic is so in right now. I truly am jealous. > > Nancy > thats what I'm going to tell people! when they say, "what the... is that a cotton candy stand?!?!" janice-- yipie tie yie yo

Re: [IceHorses] Finally a tack shed...

2007-08-01 Thread Janice McDonald
it looks to me like your tack room was suggested by kevin because he is secretly thinking of someone moving into it, its too nice for a normal tack room. if i were you i would be nervous. make sure he doesnt run tv cable out there. janice -- yipie tie yie yo

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Weight-Carrying Ability

2007-08-01 Thread pyramid
On Wed, Aug 01, 2007 at 08:19:22AM -0500, Janice McDonald wrote: > she also believed the myth she was told that "icelandics don't have to > eat grain" and interpreted that to mean they don't eat at all. or > apparently drink either. They were gnawing bare tree roots in the > sand for food and had

Re: [IceHorses] saddle on ebay

2007-08-01 Thread gemstonerotts
In a message dated 8/1/2007 8:47:24 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Wanda, I just bought a happy mouth apple flavored snaffle and put it in his mouth and that was a few months ago when I started biting him up. Appears to do OK but nothing really works until you are abl

RE: [IceHorses] barn sour Dagur

2007-08-01 Thread Cherie Mascis
>On 31/07/07, Lorraine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I love Dagur but he has one fault. He is so barn > sour. It is a battle to ride him from the corral. I > have never had that problem before. I've worked with several barn sour horses. I'm working with the most barn sour horse ever now! Star(P

Re: [IceHorses] Finally a tack shed...

2007-08-01 Thread Janice McDonald
On 8/1/07, Wanda Lauscher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Now I want a string of lights along my eaves > > Kevin will probably want to speak with you later. > > Wanda > you need the lights! you live so close to the northpole you could get away with christmas lites all year! down here they tal

Re: [IceHorses] saddle on ebay

2007-08-01 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 01/08/07, Virginia Tupper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've yet to see that happen. I've been buying bootcut Kerrits on eBay and I > like them. > V Boot cut Kerrits? Really? Do you have a link to a current listing on ebay? I just found a site that sells Icelandic Jodsand they are now $2

RE: [IceHorses] Squeak

2007-08-01 Thread Virginia Tupper
Funny--I just read about a squeaking Sensation on the Treeless list saying that the culprit for their saddle squeaking is the Webbers against the leather. I'll have to try stirrup covers and see if that helps. V >From: "Virginia Tupper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>My Sensation Dressage makes a lot of

Re: [IceHorses] Finally a tack shed...

2007-08-01 Thread Nancy Sturm
Oh Janice, shabby chic is so in right now. I truly am jealous. Nancy

Re: [IceHorses] saddle on ebay

2007-08-01 Thread Virginia Tupper
>From: "Wanda Lauscher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Does anyone know if those Icelandic jods have come down in price at all? I've yet to see that happen. I've been buying bootcut Kerrits on eBay and I like them. V _ Show Your Messenger

[IceHorses] Squeak

2007-08-01 Thread Virginia Tupper
My Sensation Dressage makes a lot of squeaky noises while I'm riding. Does it need a leather treatment or something? V _ Share More On Messenger with a Windows Live Space http://spaces.live.com/?mkt=en-ca

Re: [IceHorses] saddle on ebay

2007-08-01 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 01/08/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >The problem is that it cost as much to buy the chinch and > pad as it did the saddle. I had to get a dressage chinch size 22 inch for > $100.00 and the nonslip pad is costing me close to that. Ah...Sylviajust brace yourself. It won'

Re: [IceHorses] Just curious

2007-08-01 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 31/07/07, Pam Hansen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I write to this and I wonder if anyone ever sees it. Does anyone get > these messages. So maybe it is just me. Please let me know if this is > the right way to answer or make a topic or if I have to go thru the > regular websight. Hi Pam, I see

Re: [IceHorses] saddle on ebay

2007-08-01 Thread gemstonerotts
In a message dated 8/1/2007 7:58:57 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Janice, Last week saw a Hilason really cheap and I bought it off Ebay. It came yesterday and appears to be a nice fit for my wide backed no withers pony. It was $225. brand new wi

Re: [IceHorses] Re:Sensation For Sale

2007-08-01 Thread Janice McDonald
On 8/1/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > (we also tried an ansur treeless, and BOY did that not work AT ALL :) > > --vicka > what didnt work about the ansur? i thought they were expensive and really nice. just curious. Janice-- yipie tie yie yo

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Sensation For Sale

2007-08-01 Thread Janice McDonald
I think the reason I had hip pain with the bob marshall is that when I sat in it I felt I was pitched a little forward with my legs back too far. Thus a constant tension on my hips. I had a Trekker treeless and i always felt perched forward in it also. Then I got the Sensation and felt sorta per

Re: [IceHorses] Finally a tack shed...

2007-08-01 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 01/08/07, Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > i would just like to see someone in iceland top this cotton candy stand. > Janice Sigh...no one in the world will be able to. You've just trumped the tack shed design of all designs. Now I want a string of lights along my eaves Kevin

Re: [IceHorses] OT- a funny one

2007-08-01 Thread Laree Shulman
On 8/1/07, Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > KILLER BISCUITS WANTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER > (the actual AP headline) This is s funny - it's just dumb enough to be true -- Laree

Re: [IceHorses] Re:Sensation For Sale

2007-08-01 Thread pyramid
On Tue, Jul 31, 2007 at 11:43:38PM -0500, Pam Hansen wrote: > >>>Sorry All, the saddle sold within minutes of my post on the Treeless > >>>Chat<<< > > Gosh, I hope they don't have any hip or physical problems. I would > hate for someone to hear how wonderful you all say they are and then > have

[IceHorses] Re: Sensation For Sale

2007-08-01 Thread Kaaren Jordan
Pam: Maybe the Sensation didn't work for you, but this is why I suggest you try before you buy. Never have I sold a Sensation to someone who has not tried the saddle before purchasing. I screened the buyer of the Sensation I had for sale carefully & she has ridden in her friends many times & lo

[IceHorses] Riding With No Reins

2007-08-01 Thread Judy Ryder
Here are a few videos showing riding with no reins: http://iceryder.net/videonoreins.html Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com

Re: [IceHorses] Finally a tack shed...

2007-08-01 Thread Janice McDonald
On 8/1/07, Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > here is a front view of the cotton candy stand/feed facility showing > the vintage placards of cotton candy next to the custom plate glass > picture windows. We plan to have it restored back to its original > condition when we win the lotto.

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Weight-Carrying Ability

2007-08-01 Thread pyramid
On Wed, Aug 01, 2007 at 06:53:28AM -0400, Karen Thomas wrote: > If I thought they were simply claims to broaden the pony market, it wouldn't > automatically bother me so much. However, I know there are actually > 300-350-pound (maybe more) riders buying these horses...and while some of > our ponie

Re: [IceHorses] Another step in starting the mares...

2007-08-01 Thread Janice McDonald
On 7/31/07, Virginia Tupper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > I think I have always wanted a mare cause its the only thing I've > > > never had, but I fear them :) They can be so witchy and make the > > > geldings insane :) > > > Janice > > > Gat is the best, calmest, sweetest mare! I can never

Re: [IceHorses] House Guest

2007-08-01 Thread Janice McDonald
judy, i want to do this... when you are getting her to smile are you actually tickling or touching her lip or just pointing so she lifts her head... she reminds me of nasi. Her relatives arent from colorado are they?? Gosh she is beautiful. Janice-- yipie tie yie yo

Re: [IceHorses] Katla

2007-08-01 Thread Janice McDonald
that is my dream horse... oh my gosh. janice -- yipie tie yie yo

[IceHorses] OT- a funny one

2007-08-01 Thread Janice McDonald
KILLER BISCUITS WANTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER (the actual AP headline) Linda Burnett, 23, a resident of San Diego, was visiting her in-laws and while there went to a nearby supermarket to pick up some groceries. Several people noticed her sitting in her car with the windows rolled up and with

[IceHorses] saddle on ebay

2007-08-01 Thread Janice McDonald
there is a Bob Marshall sport saddle on ebay, 15 in, endurance model, bidding is only 324 but it has six days left so http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290145153608&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1 janice -- yipie tie yie yo

Re: [IceHorses] Just curious

2007-08-01 Thread Pam Hansen
>>>if I was doing it wrong.<<< So I guess I have to send all my groups individually. I know the Icehorses is getting it but how about the others??? I totally delete it all the links. Before I send stuff.

Re: [IceHorses] The Nature of Icelandics

2007-08-01 Thread Janice McDonald
. It is more than just the Kent Omagatin can you tell us more? I havent heard of this product. I will google it Janice-- yipie tie yie yo

Re: [IceHorses] Re:Sensation For Sale

2007-08-01 Thread Janice McDonald
I am a person who has had hip problems with a treeless-- a Bob Marshall, and it was terrible. After one hour in the saddle I had a "stitch" in both hips. After two hours I was in constant terrible pain, and in three hours, on the way back to the trailer, I was actually hiking my knees up onto my

Re: [IceHorses] Finally a tack shed...

2007-08-01 Thread Janice McDonald
here it is, i dont generally show pictures of it because i am so afraid of someone stealing the design. You can see the custom window we had put in by the door. eat your heart out wanda! Janice -- yipie tie yie yo

Re: [IceHorses] Dagur in braids

2007-08-01 Thread Janice McDonald
haha he's a comedian! I think he is so beautiful. I love the way iceoandic palominos are creamy looking! Janice -- yipie tie yie yo

Re: [IceHorses] Katla

2007-08-01 Thread Judy Ryder
I just loved this video. The mutual adoration between this mare and her person was touching and made me madly jealous! Beautiful Picking the right Icelandic can get us a great mutual relationship! Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com

[IceHorses] Gaited fun show in NC

2007-08-01 Thread Laree Shulman
>>Four Beats for Pleasure is having a Gaited horse fun show on September 8, 2007 in Louisburg, NC Check out our website at www.fourbeatsforpleasure.net for details. Thanks, Jennifer Batts>> This was sent to me by the lady that has the racking Champion (I guess that's what you'd call him) out of m

RE: [IceHorses] Re: Weight-Carrying Ability

2007-08-01 Thread Karen Thomas
> I have been looking into Icelandics for about six months now and I visited many, many websites before finding Judy's site. About 99% of them had some qoute or another about the superiority of the Icelandic weight carrying ability. It usually ranges from 250 to 300 lbs. It was never clarified

RE: [IceHorses] Re:Sensation For Sale

2007-08-01 Thread Karen Thomas
> Sorry All, the saddle sold within minutes of my post on the Treeless > Chat<<< >>> Gosh, I hope they don't have any hip or physical problems. I would hate >>> for someone to hear how wonderful you all say they are and then have it >>> hurt like me. Pam, that was a very good pr