>From Ohio Secretary of State:
"Character is the combination of qualities that distinguish you as an
individual. The mixture of thoughts, words and actions you express determine
who you are. Your character has an impact not only on you, but also on the
world around you.
Being a person of characte
By Dr. Ritter:
This is something that I keep seeing over and over in clinics, at shows, and
other places. It concerns amateurs and professionals alike, and it
infuriates me.
There are too many riders who kick and grip and poke and prod and yank and
jerk on their poor horses with such an ABSOLU
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Virginia Tupper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> I know horses are happiest with a consistent routine of feeding, at
> least that's what I've read. What kind of daily schedule do you
all
> have with your horses?
Great, you are getting the place! You know, we ha
On 26/09/2007, Lorraine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Wanda, Your Dagur is gorgous. Mine comes in second.
>
> Lorraine
Aw thanks...but your Dagur is handsome too.
Wanda
On 26/09/2007, Nancy Sturm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> AND: by all means check the prevailing weather patterns. It should help
> that you are moving in the Fall, but you could also ask the seller.
Excellent point. Might be a good reason to live there for a year or
so, and make your determinat
>
> I liked this pic of Dagur. He has such lovely eyes.
>
> Wanda
>
Wanda, Your Dagur is gorgous. Mine comes in second.
Lorraine
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On 26/09/2007, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> If you were closer, I'd fix them for you...but I'd put clips back on them!
> ;) Seriously, if they are cotton rope reins, can't use just repair them with
> rope clamps?
No, the clips have always bothered me anyway. I like the feel of
le
On 26/09/2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> If you have a sick horse there is a monitor that tells you how much a horse
> drank.
Really? That's a great option. I looked at a few types of automatic
waterer's a few years ago and they didn't seem to have that option.
That's one o
AND: by all means check the prevailing weather patterns. It should help
that you are moving in the Fall, but you could also ask the seller.
For some reason, we sited our barn so that the hall is in line with a
canyon. The wind can blow down the hall so hard that it tumbled a huge
contractor's w
>>> I wonder if a shoe repair person could do that? Any harness person around
>>> here lives quite far away.
If you were closer, I'd fix them for you...but I'd put clips back on them! ;)
Seriously, if they are cotton rope reins, can't use just repair them with rope
clamps?
Karen Thomas, N
When Alex went to her Dressage show, Gat was given a standing stall in
an extra wing of the hosting barn--they had skylights--heavy plastic type
stufftalk about nice and bright.
If you are talking about the corrugated plastic that is patterned like the
metal roofing, they aren't very exp
Hello Virginia,
What is up with the ? marks? Who knows? Whenever I use my laptop at
the office the message I write looks normal on my end but on the list it adds
all sorts of crazy things. Sorry.
However, I do highly recommend Nelson Waterers. We bought one for the
pasture abou
Last night I was reminded why I don't like metal clips on reins.
One of the clips on the end of the cotton reins Cara uses on the
sidepull - snapped off and broke.
I plan to take the cotton reins in and have the metal clips replaced
by a leather strap with a buckle, much the same as our driving r
AND ensure that the lighting is bright enough for a vet or farrier. We
have about a 12 x 12 stall in our little barn and that seems large enough
for a farrier to work, but the lighting in there is awful. We have extra
work lights plugged into each corner, and it still seems
>>> Do be sure to put caps on the T posts. I had a horse get badly hurt on
one years ago.
Absolutely. We always use them.
Karen
Karen Thomas
Wingate, NC
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>> take a look at this bit.ouch looking http://tinyurl.com/2q65vo
>
>
> Made in England; antique... sort of reminds me of a driving bit.
Here it is:
http://www.tackroomproducts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=TRP&Product_Code=9451&Category_Code=Bits
"A Springsteen bit:
It looks like a horse could put more than his head out! The wall looks
so low that a horse could easily get one (or both legs) over it and really
get hurt.
That's my thinking too, Cherie. There's reason that standard stall bar
spacing is what it is, and that in the picture just looks scary
I am probably the most structured person on the face of the earth - the
perfect mother for an autistic child, although Ron might disagree.
I feed at exactly the same time each morning and evening. The horses have
become so accostomed to the schedule that they will be standing in the barn
waiting
I know horses are happiest with a consistent routine of feeding, at
least that's what I've read. What kind of daily schedule do you all
have with your horses?
What happens if you go away for a weekend? Get a horse sitter?
Yeah--I know I'm thinking way in advance here, but
thoughts/questions
On 9/26/07, Wanda Lauscher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> AND ensure that the lighting is bright enough for a vet or
> farrier.
When Alex went to her Dressage show, Gat was given a standing stall in
an extra wing of the hosting barn--they had skylights--heavy plastic
type stufftalk about nice a
Virginia, when you plan your barn, ..plan it for a human. Make sure
that if you build a large enough barn to have at least a 12 foot walk
way. AND ensure that the lighting is bright enough for a vet or
farrier. We have about a 12 x 12 stall in our little barn and that
seems large enough for a fa
It looks like a horse could put more than his head out! The wall looks so
low that a horse could easily get one (or both legs) over it and really get
hurt.
Cherie
interesting... not sure I like it but it's interesting.
On 26/09/2007, Virginia Tupper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 9/26/07, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > I think that's a really bad design - I've only seen those type fronts on
> > stalls in Icelandic barns.I'll give more details later
>
> That's what I need -- the pros and cons t
On 9/26/07, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I think that's a really bad design - I've only seen those type fronts on
> stalls in Icelandic barns.I'll give more details later
That's what I need -- the pros and cons to everything!
:D
V
The attached shows the box stalls that were in another building. I
like those because the horse can put its head out. V
I think that's a really bad design - I've only seen those type fronts on
stalls in Icelandic barns.I'll give more details later - but I'd go with
a more traditional...
>
> Now how did you know that I was starting to panic!!
> V
>
I've been there very recently and if it hadn't been for my husband
keeping me focused I would have just given up.
--
Laree
What a horse does under compulsion is done without understanding,
and there is no beauty in it either, any mor
On 9/26/07, IceDog <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Where do you all put your manure?
> >
> > I would like to compost.
>
> Get a "Newer Spreader" and put it back on your pastures.
>
Oh, that looks good--I'll have to read the whole site. Do you have one?
V
On 9/26/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I also highly recommend automatice waterers.? We use Nelson waterers.? They
> are a little expensive but hold up great.? You can get it with or without a
> heater.? We have never had any problems whatsoever.? They save a huge amount
> of
On 9/26/07, Nancy Sturm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> It looks like a wonderful well-built wooden barn, but there are a couple of
> things that don't look safe to me. Remember that I used to buy off-track
> Thoroughbreds. This is probably perfectly safe for the calmer Icelandics,
> but I'd make t
On 9/26/07, Laree Shulman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> This will be overwhelming at first - believe me - but it all falls
> into place so don't be scared - just one step at a time will get you
> there.
Now how did you know that I was starting to panic!!
V
On 9/26/07, Debbie K. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Virginia, take a look at my link, you might get some ideas for your pony's...
I've read about the track system and I do want to do that eventually!
V
Here's an article about fencing (you have to be a subscriber or join for
free 14-day subscription):
http://www.horse-journal.com/issues/14_10/features/1158-1.html
There are probably tons of articles about horse fencing on the internet.
Judy
http://icehorses.net
http://clickryder.com
> because I thought once I click they have to get the treat right that
> second. I see there is a space of time before you treat and that you
> get down to treat. Part of my problem with stonewall was that I
> treated from where I was, so he would turn to face me and that would
> mean he steppe
I also highly recommend automatice waterers.? We use Nelson waterers.? They are
a little expensive but hold up great.? You can get it with or without a
heater.? We have never had any problems whatsoever.? They save a huge amount of
time, worry, and water.
???
On 9/26/07, Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> when we had our fence put in by professionals they came out and put
> the posts in, with concrete in the hole, let it "cure"
One thing I learned from the guys that built our run-in is that you
put the concrete dry into the hole - don't add w
you should develop a CT video Judy, a way to make money off your
lists, not that you need it, I could see by your hip hop capris in the
video that you shop on rodeo drive. Must be nice with all the money I
send you to be on this list that you use it toward being a
fashionista. tsk tsk,
Janice--
yi
when we had our fence put in by professionals they came out and put
the posts in, with concrete in the hole, let it "cure" and set up
several days and then came out and strung the fencing wire. I'm glad
because its only been 3 years and a lot of the fence wire stuff looks
like pure heck but the po
Here is a video of a group of ladies who ride and pen cattle to raise money
for breast cancer research.
Watch for the Pink Stallions!
http://iceryder.net/videoridingforbreastcancer.html
Please feel free to forward.
Judy
http://icehorses.net
http://clickryder.com
Virginia, take a look at my link, you might get some ideas for your pony's...
--
I and my horses love our track system, take a look~~~
http://picasaweb.google.com/dakota.charm/TrackForHorses
wow very good Judy, I am impressed and inspired. Also informative
because I thought once I click they have to get the treat right that
second. I see there is a space of time before you treat and that you
get down to treat. Part of my problem with stonewall was that I
treated from where I was, so
>> How tall are t-posts?
They come in different heights. My fence is 5' so I buy 6-1/2' T-posts. They
have a little stablelizer type thing that you pound until it's underground.
I think I have a bundle of them not used yet and can get a photo if you'd
like.
> How deep do they go?
Typically 18
> Thanks everyone! I've been numb since the acceptance--I'm excited but
> I feel like a zombie...must be the shock! I'm actually going to be
> moving to my 'farm' -- wow!
It is exciting!
> Hubby plans to have the fence posts put in by a professional fence
> company, then we can put up the elec
>
> How tall are t-posts? How deep do they go? How do you put them in the
> ground? Sounds like a good option since I'm not sure where I want
> permanent fields.
>
V -
This will be overwhelming at first - believe me - but it all falls
into place so don't be scared - just one step at a time will
> When you have a chance could you send a photo of the post so I can see
> what they look like and how you attach the electric braid to it?
V -
When we were fencing this place I didn't have a lot of experience with
electric fence so I went to the local Southenr States (Feed/Farm
store) and I pic
> By Jeanne of the Billsbook list:
Ch. 1 pgs 2 & 3
In the hopes of bringing more pearls of wisdom to the front to the
brain again I present more of stuff I highlighted:
1.) When it comes to cooperating with the human, we're talking
about the feeling the horse has in every square inch of his
> Where do you all put your manure?
>
> I would like to compost.
Get a "Newer Spreader" and put it back on your pastures.
Cheryl
Sand Creek Icelandic Horses and Icelandic Sheepdogs
Puppies by CH Vesturhlithar Loki available late 2007
website: www.toltallyice.com
> I was amazed at how much my power bill went down after switching from one
> 100 gallon heated water trough to 3 two-hole automatic heated waterers.
Oops make that 2 two-hole auto waterers! They have one water hole on each
side of the fence so the 2 waterers provide water to 4 paddocks/pastures.
> It looks like a wonderful well-built wooden barn, but there are a couple
> of
> things that don't look safe to me. Remember that I used to buy off-track
> Thoroughbreds. This is probably perfectly safe for the calmer Icelandics,
> but I'd make the walls higher and those vertical boards with th
By Jeanne of the Billsbook list:
Bill talks about how important feel is to the horse is the title of the
chapter (Chapter 1, Page 1). This is what I find I have highlighted.
May it stir you to excellence all over again, just as it is doing for me.
And I quote:
"...how a horse responds depends e
> The first Marchioness hunted till the day she died at eighty-five, who,
> half-blind and strapped to the saddle,
Wow!
Very inspirational!
Judy
http://icehorses.net
http://clickryder.com
> Here's a little five-minute session with Charm, practicing to stand for
> mounting:
>
> http://iceryder.net/videocharmmounting.html
Forgot to say that it's the last video on that page.
Judy
http://icehorses.net
http://clickryder.com
Laree. That's the very best one yet. I agree. That's who I want to grow
up to be.
Niels West, the breeder of our Icelandics, was still riding his ponies at
age 92, shortly before a debilitating stroke.
Nancy
We had frost two nights this week and it's supposed to be 86 degrees this
afternoon. The horses are growing winter coats. As much as I hate winter,
I'll be glad when the warm weather ends. Hunter had a few bot eggs on his
legs the other day. I haven't even seen bot eggs for years. I thought
th
It looks like a wonderful well-built wooden barn, but there are a couple of
things that don't look safe to me. Remember that I used to buy off-track
Thoroughbreds. This is probably perfectly safe for the calmer Icelandics,
but I'd make the walls higher and those vertical boards with the sort of
p
On 9/26/07, Ashley Gallant <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I use a 17 gallon all in one unit in the winter bc I only have 2 horses and I
> fill it twice a day from the hose. It has never frozen and only uses 250
> watts/hour, so its very economical compared to the big ones that use
> 1000-2500 watt
On 9/26/07, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> But steel t-posts work fine for electric fence.
How tall are t-posts? How deep do they go? How do you put them in the
ground? Sounds like a good option since I'm not sure where I want
permanent fields.
When you have a chance could you send
Do be sure to put caps on the T posts. I had a horse get badly hurt on one
years ago.
Nancy
you will also need to dig the shed post/pole holes and set the posts
into cement before the freeze.
But steel t-posts work fine for electric fence. Cary fenced about 12 acres
with electric braid in one weekend. Of course, he's done fence before, but
she wouldn't need nearly that much fence
>>I was reading that a trough for cows would be a good waterer in winter
...they are available with a floating top which the animals push
down when getting a drink--the floating top discourages freezing <<
I have a friend down the road who uses a bottom heater in her 200 gallon tank
and in the
We've been fly free for about two weeks now (maybe more)...we've already
had a couple of hard frosts and the flies are gone. I only found one bot
egg on Dagur tonight and it might have been one I missed when the farrier
was here...
My goodness, frost already? We're still i
This is who I want to be -
The first Marchioness(of Salisbury) was painted by Sir Joshua
Reynolds, and hunted till the day she died at eighty-five, who,
half-blind and strapped to the saddle, she was accompanied by a groom
who would shout, when her horse approached a fence, "Jump, dammit, my
Lady,
> I liked this pic of Dagur. He has such lovely eyes.
>
> Wanda
What a sweet expression!
Cherie
On 26/09/2007, Virginia Tupper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> So you have electric going out to the pasture?
Yes, with yard lights over each water/feed area. Plus we're adding
extra lighting this fall (if we have time)...I hate coming home just a
little later from something, and having to feed in t
On 9/26/07, Wanda Lauscher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Is there shelter out there for them? It would probably be enough
> space because you'll be riding them and giving them extra exercise.
So you think it should be more than an acre? I want them happy.
We're not sure what we're doing for shelt
On 26/09/2007, Virginia Tupper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 9/25/07, Wanda Lauscher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > I liked this pic of Dagur. He has such lovely eyes.
> >
>
> What a sweetheart!
Yes, he is a sweet pea. A friend pointed out to me last night that I
had Dagur tied to a rail whi
On 26/09/2007, Virginia Tupper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Would fencing in an acre be enough for the winter? How does everyone
> get water out to their pastures?
Is there shelter out there for them? It would probably be enough
space because you'll be riding them and giving them extra exercise.
On 9/25/07, Wanda Lauscher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I liked this pic of Dagur. He has such lovely eyes.
>
What a sweetheart!
V
On 26/09/2007, Virginia Tupper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The tractor coming with the property was used for mowing the lawns.
> Hubby wants to get a snow plow for it. He also wants to buy a little
> 4 wheeler with a wagon attachment to haul manure.
We managed with a snow plow for years, until l
On 9/25/07, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Good for
> you for thinking ahead and for caring about the ones that others don't worry
> about.
My Wire Fox Terrier is a rescue, and so was my dog before herI
never realized that horses could be rescues too until I joined this
list.
V
On 9/25/07, Laree Shulman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > ps--hubby is thrilled, we got the tractor too! :D
> >
>
>
> My husband would be jealous - he wants a tractor but we really don't
> need one and our land is very hilly - I'm scared he would turn it over
> on himself.
The tractor coming with
> > There's one I like called Horse-keeping on Small Acreage - or something
> > similar. Now, 50 acres isn't exactly small, but it still has some nice
> > ideas about how to arrange things.
Thanks everyone! I've been numb since the acceptance--I'm excited but
I feel like a zombie...must be the
Here's a little five-minute session with Charm, practicing to stand for
mounting:
http://iceryder.net/videocharmmounting.html
Judy
http://icehorses.net
http://clickryder.com
> take a look at this bit.ouch looking http://tinyurl.com/2q65vo
Made in England; antique... sort of reminds me of a driving bit.
But I can't figure out the "how" or "why".
Haven't found a comparable picture in the old bit books.
Judy
http://icehorses.net
http://clickryder.com
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