Re: [IceHorses] I rode my pony...

2007-08-26 Thread gemstonerotts
In a message dated 8/26/2007 8:01:33 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] write No one was more surprised than me that the pony just went along and tolted. He just went from a fast walk to a four beat gait. I know he trots and canters from the round pen work. Also he paces after

Re: [IceHorses] Rain!

2007-08-26 Thread Lorraine
--- Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Boy, did we ever need this...it's been raining for > about an hour now. It's > a beautiful sight. > Very pretty sight. Happy Trails from Lorraine Bui

[IceHorses] thanks!

2007-08-26 Thread Judy Ryder
>From Diana: I really appreciate all the literature that you have on your site for sheath cleaning. I've done it before, but it has been several years since I needed to clean any sheaths. Today I cleaned four stallions sheaths, and boy did they need it! I just wanted to say thank you because yo

Re: [IceHorses] yet another question

2007-08-26 Thread Lorraine
> > Susan at SaddleupTack sells Flygone 7000. And she > offers 10% off if you > mention you are on the the Icehorses list. She's > located in FL. > Bummer. I bought some fungus spray and didn't mention the list. Oh well. Happy Trails from Lorraine ___

Re: [IceHorses] Good posse work

2007-08-26 Thread gemstonerotts
In a message dated 8/26/2007 7:43:48 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Janice, I have a certified search and rescue dog in cadaver work. She was retired this year. Her leg, ankel a nd knee was broke in a helicopter drop, canyon fall. I picked her out of a litter of 12 fo

Re: [IceHorses] OT-Huginn Update 8/20---Hawaii trip

2007-08-26 Thread Debbie K.
Thank you so much Skye and Sally, Kim and Marci... I am so looking forward to stories and pictures from your adventures... Debbie in MN ~ Please check out how we can all help raise money for Huginn's Hospital Fund ~ http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dgtrq74d_386xtqp ~~~If we all do a littl

Re: [IceHorses] Riding Gloi Videos/barefoot boots ?

2007-08-26 Thread susan cooper
--- Anna Hopkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I posted two new videos of me riding Gloi. Less > than flattering, I > might add. I felt that I had to pull on him and > bang on his sides > more than I'd like. << How far can you get him away from home by himself? I am still working on that with

Re: [IceHorses] Added some photos

2007-08-26 Thread susan cooper
--- Robyn Schulze <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sorry, it's on the kickapps homepage on the link > below,<< Shadow is beautiful, but I'm kinda partial to greys! I put a sheepskin english leather cover on my saddle holder thingme. I just need to take the time to desensitize Whisper to it! Susan

Re: [IceHorses] Good posse work

2007-08-26 Thread Nancy Sturm
Oh yeah, my first "real" job was at a newspaper. There were always grizley black and white photos lying around. I learned not to look. Nancy

Re: [IceHorses] I rode my pony...

2007-08-26 Thread susan cooper
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi all, I rode my pony tonight.<< WOOHOO!! We need pics!! Susan in NV Nevermore Ranch http://users.oasisol.com/nevermore/ Ready for the edge of your seat? Check o

Re: [IceHorses] Added some photos

2007-08-26 Thread Robyn Schulze
On 8/26/07, Wanda Lauscher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 26/08/07, Robyn Schulze <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I added some photos from my riding on Friday, incl. one of my saddle > > mounting device. > > Where Robyn? Sorry, it's on the kickapps homepage on the link below, look under "most rece

Re: [IceHorses] Added some photos

2007-08-26 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 26/08/07, Robyn Schulze <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I added some photos from my riding on Friday, incl. one of my saddle > mounting device. Where Robyn? Wanda

Re: [IceHorses] Good posse work

2007-08-26 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 26/08/07, Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > me and Jaspar found a human scalpula on our posse search yesterday. Karumba! That can't have been pleasant. I remember when I worked for the police years ago. I worked in the "Identification" section and one of my jobs was to file crime

Re: Fw: Re: [IceHorses] Horse Training in Iceland

2007-08-26 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 26/08/07, Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > with all mine I am lucky if I can get rid of them in the pasture :) I > have to yell and flap my arms around cause it makes me nervous with > them all glommed around me so close cause then they start fighting > over me and flattening ears a

Re: [IceHorses] Bribery

2007-08-26 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 26/08/07, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I don't think there's anything wrong with it at all. Some of the horses > just get a cookie at the end of their trims, before they go back to the > pasture. Some of the younger ones, or one like Buck who was somewhat unruly > when he came, we

[IceHorses] Added some photos

2007-08-26 Thread Robyn Schulze
I added some photos from my riding on Friday, incl. one of my saddle mounting device. Robyn S -- "Horses and life; it's all the same to me." ~Buck Brannaman

Re: [IceHorses] I rode my pony...

2007-08-26 Thread IceDog
Sylvia I am so excited for you! Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses and Icelandic Sheepdogs email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.toltallyice.com

Re: [IceHorses] Good posse work

2007-08-26 Thread Nancy Sturm
Gosh Janice, I don't know whether to offer congratulations or condolances. I would assume the person's family will be glad he/she has been found. Nancy

Re: [IceHorses] I rode my pony...

2007-08-26 Thread Nancy Sturm
Congratulations Sylvia. Sounds like you not only have a good pony, but also good neighbors. The mother of our young friend who owns the therapy pony Lina, wants me to give her riding lessons on her. I'm thinking this will be a great arrangement. She can help me with Tosca and then we can r

[IceHorses] I rode my pony...

2007-08-26 Thread gemstonerotts
Hi all, I rode my pony tonight. My neighbor and his friend (two big men) have been watching me work my pony and came over to take me for a ride. Lead line. I was so impressed my pony walked fast and gaited slow tolt. I was impressed and so were they. They never knew what he was other than a b

Re: Fw: Re: [IceHorses] Horse Training in Iceland

2007-08-26 Thread Janice McDonald
On 8/26/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > then we have two 2003 filly and gelding (boarding) they where sent 1 monht > training in June and then they where unhandled and unlead able thy where for > one monht and are know leading in halter longeing and goes on a trailer you > c

[IceHorses] Good posse work

2007-08-26 Thread Janice McDonald
me and Jaspar found a human scalpula on our posse search yesterday. We had to go through impossibly dense underbrush, vines, up and down deep gouges in the earth so he fell twice and almost went down, I am looking loooking, a body had been found in the woods, an old one, and we were supposed to be

RE: [IceHorses] Bribery

2007-08-26 Thread Karen Thomas
>>> We do something similar. Why not, it makes the experience pleasant. I don't think there's anything wrong with it at all. Some of the horses just get a cookie at the end of their trims, before they go back to the pasture. Some of the younger ones, or one like Buck who was somewhat unruly wh

RE: [IceHorses] Bribery

2007-08-26 Thread Robyn Hood
Hi Karen, We're not above using bribery to get the little squirts to be nice for the farrier. In fact, it works like a charm. We do something similar. Why not, it makes the experience pleasant. Robyn Icelandic Horse Farm Robyn Hood & Phil Pretty Vernon BC Canada www.icefarm.com

Re: [IceHorses] yet another question

2007-08-26 Thread Anneliese Virro
On 8/21/07 9:03 PM, "Lorraine" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > --- Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> last resort. Try Thuya Zinc >>> Oxide ointment first. It has antibiotic >> properties, stays on for a long time >>> and also acts as a fly repellent. Make sure you >> don't get it in his

Re: [IceHorses] Ouch / Tail Docking Shears

2007-08-26 Thread Wanda Lauscher
Our little Jenni is an Australian shepherd and I understand that they normally have their tails docked. But now we've had two Australian shepherd's and neither one of them had their tails docked. I can't imagine them without their tails. Those tails are a huge part of their expressiveness. Wand

Re: [IceHorses] Ouch / Tail Docking Shears

2007-08-26 Thread Pam Hansen
would you still think the same<<< Probably not. I love them just for them.

RE: [IceHorses] Joe

2007-08-26 Thread Virginia Tupper
>From: "Karen Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Joe is 24, He looks kindsoft eye. V _ Former Police Officer Paul Gillespie’s TAKE BACK THE INTERNET tips and tricks, watch the video now http://safety.sympatico.msn.ca/ IceHorses

RE: [IceHorses] heat, now my ride

2007-08-26 Thread Robyn Hood
Hi Robyn >>> There's a great trainer locally, Raian Kaiser, who does TTEAM and her own offshoot of TTEAM, Raian is a great teacher, I am sure she could really help you with your horses. Robyn Icelandic Horse Farm Robyn Hood & Phil Pretty Vernon BC Canada www.icefarm.com

[IceHorses] heat, now my ride

2007-08-26 Thread Robyn Schulze
> > I get to actually RIDE MY HORSE TOMORROW And use my new > > saddle, bridle, neck rope, etc. > > Camera, don't forget the camera! Well well. There's nothing like a ride on your young horse to point out all the ENORMOUS gaps in his training!! I had a nice ride on Santana, altho he does b

Re: [IceHorses] Ouch / Tail Docking Shears

2007-08-26 Thread Robyn Schulze
On 8/26/07, Robyn Hood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Pam > >>>The Giants just look better with their ears up straight and short > tails but I am sure it is painful. > > But don't they only look 'better' because that is the human standard about > what they should look like? If they had always had

Re: [IceHorses] Rain!

2007-08-26 Thread Robyn Schulze
> Boy, did we ever need this...it's been raining for about an hour now. It's > a beautiful sight. Told ya you'd get it. ;) Robyn S

RE: [IceHorses] Buck, finishing up

2007-08-26 Thread Cherie Mascis
That's great Karen! I can attest that Buck was not a fan of having his feet handled, especially the rear feet, when you first got him. Cherie

Re: [IceHorses] Endurance Ride

2007-08-26 Thread susan cooper
--- Nancy Sturm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>There were some people there from Truckee, NV, who said it was a five hour drive, so not out of the question for you, Susan.<< Might be one to put on my list for next year. >> It's a little challenging technically.<< There is not one easy ride out

Re: [IceHorses] Joe

2007-08-26 Thread Nancy Sturm
Whoa! My old appaloosa freinds would have loved him. Nancy

Re: [IceHorses] Rain!

2007-08-26 Thread gemstonerotts
In a message dated 8/26/2007 2:31:51 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Yes, that rain looks great, we had three sprinkles today and lots of thunder, San Diego. Sylvia ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at htt

Re: [IceHorses] Andi out on the trail

2007-08-26 Thread Nancy Sturm
What a shame we can't just transport ourselves and horses in some instant fashion. I'd love to come try that sand. Nancy

Re: [IceHorses] Endurance Ride

2007-08-26 Thread Nancy Sturm
This one was Headwaters, which pretty logically, is held at the Headwaters of the Rogue River. There were some people there from Truckee, NV, who said it was a five hour drive, so not out of the question for you, Susan. It's a little challenging technically. Nancy

Re: [IceHorses] Rain!

2007-08-26 Thread Nancy Sturm
Oh Wow! Nancy

Re: [IceHorses] Buck's trim

2007-08-26 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 26/08/07, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > He has pretty good little mule feet now. Does he ever. That's a very nice little foot. Wanda

Re: [IceHorses] Endurance Ride

2007-08-26 Thread susan cooper
--- Nancy Sturm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>Hunter did just great.<< What was the name of this one? That creek sure looked cool and inviting! Susan in NV Nevermore Ranch http://users.oasisol.com/nevermore/ __

[IceHorses] Donkey Lovers

2007-08-26 Thread Judy Ryder
Here's a cute song for donkey lovers: http://www.nancymusic.com/Tingalayoplay.htm Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com

[IceHorses] Andi out on the trail

2007-08-26 Thread susan cooper
I've been taking Andi out on the trail with Foxi. She is the perfect horse to teach Andi about the trail because she is afraid of NOTHING! They were being good and let me take a couple of videos. Here is the first: http://affiliate.kickapps.com/kickapps/service/displayMediaPlayPage.kickAction?me

RE: [IceHorses] Ouch / Tail Docking Shears

2007-08-26 Thread Robyn Hood
Hi Pam >>>The Giants just look better with their ears up straight and short tails but I am sure it is painful. But don't they only look 'better' because that is the human standard about what they should look like? If they had always had their ears and tail left alone and someone said, oh lets cha

Re: [IceHorses] Ouch / Tail Docking Shears

2007-08-26 Thread gemstonerotts
In a message dated 8/26/2007 11:24:06 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Skye, I have rottweilers and that is how I have been doing this for over eight years now. My tails are very nice and no problems so far after all these years. What type of bands are you using. I have

Re: [IceHorses] Ouch / Tail Docking Shears

2007-08-26 Thread Pam Hansen
>>>Tail docking of dogs or horses<<< Same with Giant Schnauzers. We have their tails docked and ears clipped to stand up straight. It is sad. The Giants just look better with their ears up straight and short tails but I am sure it is painful.

RE: [IceHorses] Ouch / Tail Docking Shears

2007-08-26 Thread Robyn Hood
Hi Mic >>>Tail docking of dogs or horses - by any method - has been illegal in the UK for several years now. And so it should be, IMO. It is one of those things that if it had never been done and someone suggested it - no matter what the reasons - most people would say "you want to do WHAT" Roby

Re: [IceHorses] Ouch / Tail Docking Shears

2007-08-26 Thread Mic Rushen
On Sun, 26 Aug 2007 11:03:28 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: >Of course, I have had people very upset with me for tail >docking.I do it a painless way, but I know most are done at a >vets office with a lot of pain. Tail docking of dogs or horses - by any method - has been illegal in the UK for severa

Re: [IceHorses] Ouch / Tail Docking Shears

2007-08-26 Thread Skye and Sally ~Fire Island
Well We breed Jack Russells, and we used to breed Dobermansso tail docking has come up with us. I like the look of a docked tail, and I like the function, with a guard dog it is hard to tell if they are being friendly or not if the tail is docked short. With Jacks, the end of the tail is d

[IceHorses] Ouch / Tail Docking Shears

2007-08-26 Thread Judy Ryder
Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com <>

Re: [IceHorses] IceHorses Memory Match

2007-08-26 Thread Judy Ryder
> Yes they are - thanks Judy - just what I need another distraction : >> Did you see you? I have the one of Mandy and her husband riding on their wedding day. I need a picture of Christine! And one of Phil! Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com

Re: [IceHorses] yet another question

2007-08-26 Thread Susan McKenney
On 8/26/07, pippa258 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Janice, > > Susan at SaddleupTack sells Flygone 7000. And she offers 10% off if you > mention you are on the the Icehorses list. She's located in FL. > > Trish > Has anyone tried Endure? It says it works against No-Seeums and it does seem to be w

RE: [IceHorses] Rider's Seat and Hands

2007-08-26 Thread Robyn Hood
Hi Judy, >>>t do you think of the rider's seat and his hands? Just as Kim said, rider sitting off the back of the saddle which is digging into the horse's back. An Icelandic bit with many many pounds pressure on the horse's mouth. Would I like to be his horse - No. Robyn Icelandic Horse Farm

RE: [IceHorses] IceHorses Memory Match

2007-08-26 Thread Robyn Hood
Hi Anna Yes they are - thanks Judy - just what I need another distraction : >> Robyn Icelandic Horse Farm Robyn Hood & Phil Pretty Vernon BC Canada www.icefarm.com

Re: [IceHorses] Ewe Neck

2007-08-26 Thread Judy Ryder
> So ewe neck means hjartarháls in icelandic ;o) Or maybe aerhals? or kindhals? Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com

Re: [IceHorses] Riding Gloi Videos/barefoot boots ?

2007-08-26 Thread Anna Hopkins
On 8/26/07, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> > It looks like the seat is pretty level, so that's good. I don't know much > about those saddles though. It looks like the back edge might be behind his > last rib and onto his loins...but is it rigid? If that part is soft and sort > of

RE: [IceHorses] Riding Gloi Videos/barefoot boots ?

2007-08-26 Thread Robyn Hood
Hi Anna, Gloi is looking good. The saddle looks a bit long so just check when you are sitting on him if it digs into his back. Also what is his attitude towards the saddle. After even a couple of rides horses often have some response to a saddle that may not be ideal - ie they move around, even

Re: [IceHorses] IceHorses Memory Match

2007-08-26 Thread Anna Hopkins
On 8/25/07, Judy Ryder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> http://iceryder.net/icehorsesmemorymatch3.html > >> > > > > Got it to work and found myself in the second one. > > > I think there's a portrait picture of you and Gloi in #3. Didn't do the third one last night. Did it this am and found it.

Fw: Re: [IceHorses] Horse Training in Iceland

2007-08-26 Thread kolugil
Hi Wanda ok my stallion Hamar born in beginning of june 2003 was started january 2007 and was in training untill may when He was evaluated just for conformation as he´s riding abilities was not ready ,natural tolter not trotting much... He was Mentally ok and well muscled ,big 141 cm on whiters

Re: [icehorses] Training Plan?

2007-08-26 Thread Janice McDonald
On 8/25/07, Judy Ryder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Re-sending this with the correct subject: > > > Do you have a 'plan' that you follow in training? > > V > > Do I ever have a plan? I'm not sure. It's just basically working on > gait transitions mostly...I'm a long way from having anything set

Re: [IceHorses] Ewe Neck

2007-08-26 Thread Gudrun Hrafnsdottir
Hi. So ewe neck means hjartarháls in icelandic ;o) Gudrun. http://skeggsstadir.blog.is

RE: [IceHorses] Riding Gloi Videos/barefoot boots ?

2007-08-26 Thread Karen Thomas
>>> Also any input on the Boz saddle fit? I added a photo of Gloi wearing the >>> saddle. >>> http://affiliate.kickapps.com/kickapps/service/displayMediaPlayPage.kickAction?mediaType=PHOTO&mediaId=492653&as=6211 It looks like the seat is pretty level, so that's good. I don't know much abou

[IceHorses] Re: Rider's Seat and Hands

2007-08-26 Thread Kim Morton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > In this picture: > > http://frontpage.simnet.is/sandraograggi/Myndir_2007_II/katina_forsal e.jpg > > what do you think of the rider's seat and his hands? He's too far back on the saddle, his hands are too high, the wh

[IceHorses] File - Editing, Responding to the List

2007-08-26 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] Shoulder Conformation

2007-08-26 Thread Karen Thomas
>>> Even though he moves weird, I liked him too -- I think it's probably because he seems to be handling the bad rider, etc., graciously and without a bad attitude. That sort of thing eats at my heart. It doesn't prove conclusively that he's a GREAT horse, but it gives me more than a glimmer of

RE: [IceHorses] Shoulder Conformation

2007-08-26 Thread Karen Thomas
Bersi is a nice horse and has very natural gaits, has since a baby. I thought he looked like a doll. He reminded me of Brunka and/or Eitill. I think most of us would be quite happy with a horse who gaits like him. but I think it is also okay to faster and not feel guilty if your horse

RE: [IceHorses] Freak Show? <:{

2007-08-26 Thread Karen Thomas
My Gaited Morgan can do that too, Tail flagging, ( I thought this horse was gingered, but in all fairness, I could be wrong, It could be natural, it was my first thought when I saw it ) My thought, too, but after looking at the video many times, it finally hit me that it looked more natural