>>>I really think this site is so pro treeless.
Yes, we are.
>>>sometimes treed saddles work.
As we have said previously, yes, they do. Treeless does not work for every
person or every horse.
>>>I am a new Icelandic owner.
We are so glad that you are enjoying your Icelandic Horses. New o
what a brave trimmer. cute ponies. <;]
In a message dated 10/3/2007 8:15:43 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
Cherie,
I have had him since he was eight months old. He is nipping at other parts
of my body not just my hands, he wants to nip my shirt from the back while I
am cleaning the area. His area is hug
> That little nipping that has started with Willie/Segull now that he is
> gelded and I have made a pet out of him has bothered me. When he was a
> stallion I never fed him anything by hand, like his carrots were in his
> food. He
> never as a stallion offered to nip me ever. Now here I have this
On 03/10/2007, Kristen Mikula <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I am looking for a place/brand to start looking for a
> new saddle for my gelding. Is anyone using a treed
> dressage or all purpose saddle on their Icelandic
> sucessfully and would you be willing to share the
> brand name with me?
Frien
On 03/10/2007, Judy Ryder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Yes, I agree. We aren't horses, and I don't think horses expect us to be
> horses. I think they can read us pretty good as we are, and we probably do
> not need four legs, eyes on the sides of our head, or pointed radar-type
> ears, for them
Judy Ryder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Various pictures of Icelandic
Horses:
Those are beautiful pictures. I especially like the one that ends in 108.
Okay, let me rephrase my question:
I am looking for a place/brand to start looking for a
new saddle for my gelding. Is anyone using a treed
dressage or all purpose saddle on their Icelandic
sucessfully and would you be willing to share the
brand name with me?
Unfortunately the Sensation treeles
Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Sina, Skjoni and Melnir. I forgot to get pics of Trausti and Melnir.
Karen Thomas, NC
You did a beautiful job. Your lines are so straight. I have to do something
like that to Nanna soon, but, first she has to get desensitized to the
clip
On Wed, Oct 03, 2007 at 11:23:27AM -0700, Kristen Mikula wrote:
> So...is anyone on the list still riding an Icelandic
> in a treed English saddle? What is working for you?
i love love love my hrimnir treed saddle. it fits stjarni
beautifully, and it's extremely comfortable.
sadly for me, it's
>> Whereas this continual "bullying" behavior may seem excessive to
> us, it's
>> important to realize it's a fact of life for a horse. It is their
> way,
> Ok, I have been meaning to comment on this since this morning. I
> don't agree
I agree with you; I think we can always find a way to do thin
No, that's not always true<<<
Honey, here we go. All you new Icelandic owners. Talk to your vet and
your horse fitter/massage person.
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
>
>
> > As Strong As A Lion, As Gentle As A Lamb
> > By Jeffrey Rolo
>
> When watching an alpha mare or herd leader interact with members
of his/her
> herd you will inevitably see the leader exhibit aggressive
behav
>>> This list is very pro Sensation saddles AND TREELESS but remember it
> doesn't work for all horses or people.
Absolutely!
>>> I showed David, ABOUT THE HORSE my Wintec Icelandic and he said it was
>>> ok!
I'm glad that the Wintec fits your horse. Not all Icelandics will fit in
that par
Talk to your saddle fitter/massage equine person. They don't like
treeless.
No, that's not always true. I was first steered towards a treeless saddle by
an open-minded local saddle-fitter. She could have sold me a Stubben or
another major brand, and she told me my Wintec wasn't wo
I ride in a wintec Icelandic on Lukka, and an ASTUND SPECIAL on Joli'.
I tried treeless and it didn't work for me. Talk to your saddle
fitter/massage equine person. They don't like treeless. If you can
find a treed saddle to fit your horse and you, go with it. I am
waiting for my custom enduranc
I use everything they make. I use my favorite Crates Western saddle for
ponying my two year old. I have an English Icelandic saddle I use when I want
to ride English and now my favorite is my Treeless Sensation Hybrid saddle that
I received a couple months ago.
Couldn't ride without any
What do you think is happening here?
Are the horses comfortable?
Do they have free use of their heads and necks?
Do you think that the shape of this horse's cervical vertebral chain (the
horse closest to the camera) leaves room for his hyoid apparatus, parotid
glands, as well as the other orga
Various pictures of Icelandic Horses:
http://www.pbase.com/flydra/image/72974201
http://www.pbase.com/flydra/image/73001619
http://www.pbase.com/image/2109319
http://www.pbase.com/image/2109318
http://www.pbase.com/image/26216624
http://www.pbase.com/image/84855108
http://www.pbase.com/image
> I don't have a barn named after me, although the pics I sent in are
pics of
> the "Karen" model! :) We did our layout too, and went over it with
the rep,
> who made suggestions, and gave us prices for options.
>
>
> Here's the website of the people who did mine.
> http://www.hooverbuildings.
They're so pretty!
Can you imagine a farrier willing to go into a pen of loose young horses and
work on one at a time?
Nancy
I ride in treed saddles
This video shows trimming a group of young horses in Norway:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=08hoR3L3enM
Judy
http://icehorses.net
http://clickryder.com
>Ignoring the horse - isn't that a totally HIDEOUS riding coat??
>; )
>Mic
I'm with you there Mic!
Cherie
Interesting comments. And, in a general way, probably correct.
There are good working ranch type Tennessee Walkers being raised in Montana
and Canada which are appreciated by endurance and trail riders.
Because I have only ridden the one TWH, I have no way of knowing if he is
some sort of except
Q: What do you think of gaited horses?
Hello Julie, I am looking at buying a Tennessee Walker. I currently have a
Quarter Horse and am finding it a challenge to post. I'm 42 years old. I
purchased your DVD's and they were helpful, but I'm just not really
comfortable with posting. I have heard
On 10/3/07, Laree Shulman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> This isn't Janice, it's Laree, but these are the only pics I have of
> him and I got them from Janice
Beautiful horse!! Tonka--cute name!
V
> Ignoring the horse - isn't that a totally HIDEOUS riding coat??
> ; )
>
> Mic
If the idea is to be noticed, I think they achieved the goal! :-)))
--
Laree
What a horse does under compulsion is done without understanding,
and there is no beauty in it either, any more than if one should
w
Oh, Mic, I had the same thought.
Nancy
On Wed, 3 Oct 2007 14:40:26 -0400, you wrote:
>This isn't Janice, it's Laree, but these are the only pics I have of
>him and I got them from Janice
>
Ignoring the horse - isn't that a totally HIDEOUS riding coat??
; )
Mic
Mic (Michelle) Rushen
-
Interesting Judy!
I don't doubt that diet is behind much of today's ills!
Cheryl
Sand Creek Icelandic Sheepdogs
Puppies by CH Vesturhlithar Loki available late 2007
Website: www.sandcreekicelandics.com
We have a lot in common Monica. We have a Tennessee Walker, A Standardbred
and the two Icelandics who are 3 1/2 and 4 1/2. The Older mare is under
saddle. The younger gets started in the Spring. Our Standardbred's father
won $500,000 at the track. Twist won $1008, probably didn't pay his
train
That's am interesting theory especially in light of attempts that have been
( with varying degrees of success) to treat autism with both vitamins and
diet changes.
I have this half-in-jest theory that they should look at prenatal
ultrasounds. In the olden days we didn't have this technology. Now
I have finally decided to sell my Icelandic saddle (I
will send details to Judy when I take pictures later
this week). The saddle fits Deacon reasonably well,
which is why I have kept it for three years; but it is
totally wrong for me (too big and I hate knee rolls).
I have a Big Horn haflinger w
> someone told me the other day that "they" think autism being so
> rampant these days because "more and more older women are having
> kids".
That wouldn't account for the autism in babies from young mothers.
It's an interesting and devastating phenomenon.
I saw a program the other day, tho, a
> That little nipping that has started with Willie/Segull now that he is
> gelded and I have made a pet out of him has bothered me. When he was a
> stallion I never fed him anything by hand, like his carrots were in his
> food. He
> never as a stallion offered to nip me ever. Now here I have thi
>>Date: October 19-21, 2007
I'd like to go and audit a day or two of this clinic.
I think I will too - assuming that I won't get swamped with work after
taking this week off. It's only about 15 miles from me. Let me know if
anyone wants to go with me. I may not have the beds changed again f
> Tonka's, the Icelandic, owner says that his speed rack is actually
> closer to if not right on flying pace.
Janice, do we have any pictures or video of Tonka gaiting?
Judy
http://icehorses.net
http://clickryder.com
> I'd like to go and audit a day or two of this clinic.
>
> Cherie
I'd like to take a horse but just can't afford it right now - oh well,
I might audit it again - I seem to get something from him each time I
do
--
Laree
What a horse does under compulsion is done without understanding,
and ther
>>Subject: [IceHorses] Larry Whitesell Clinic
>Hosted by Kathy Williams
>Date: October 19-21, 2007
>Location:
>Chetola Farm
>1602 Starnes Cemetary Rd.
>Monroe, NC 28112
>www.chetolafarms.com
I'd like to go and audit a day or two of this clinic.
Cherie
IceHorses Community for Photos and Vi
I think this has a something to do with how the speed rackers
> can pace on the curve, but Icelandic Horses don't, since their riders are
> more stiff / braced in the seat and legs.
Well, one Icelandic obviously does and I think Janice has information
about how his owner rides him. So, it can
> http://www.adamshorseandmuleco.com/4sale.htm
>
> It's interesting to look at where the other legs are in relation to the
> weight-bearing front leg and, in relation to the other pictures.
Another thing that is interesting about the videos, which can also tie in
with the "speed racking video"
> If you look carefully at the videos you can see suspension, which
> makes it flying pace so far as I'm concerned.
Yes, I think that helps to qualify the gait.
I think there is also a spot somewhere in there where the fast tolt may be
morphing into having a little suspension, and some times
On Wed, 3 Oct 2007 10:21:49 -0400, you wrote:
>that "speed rack" is the same as what Icelandic horse fans have
>traditionally called "flying pace", since it always looks more pacey than
>rack/tolt.
If you look carefully at the videos you can see suspension, which
makes it flying pace so far as I'
Hosted by Kathy Williams
Date: October 19-21, 2007
Location:
Chetola Farm
1602 Starnes Cemetary Rd.
Monroe, NC 28112
www.chetolafarms.com
For more information or to attend contact Kathy Williams
Phone (704) 764-8253 Cell (704) 221-4566
e-mail – [EMAIL PROTECTED]
--
Laree
What a horse does
Here's a picture of a horse in the leveller noseband, not a very nice piece
of equipment, but allowed by the rules on Icelandic Horses:
http://www.pbase.com/image/32806110
So, what's the problem with nosebands?
One of the main goals of dressage is to relax the horse, including his jaw.
When th
> Long story short, we bought two Icelandics, 3.5 years old, a gelding
> and a mare. Just doing ground work and longlining with them
Send pictures for us, Monica!
We love to see pictures, not only of the horses standing around, but in the
process of their training (groundwork, driving, etc.).
In a message dated 10/2/2007 3:42:10 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] write
Judy, That little nipping that has started with Willie/Segull now that he is
gelded and I have made a pet out of him has bothered me. When he was a
stallion I never fed him anything by hand, like his ca
"In pictures of extended trot you can see very well that the diagonal is
broken. This is only possible if the horse has a tight back and a tight
neck. You can only make a horse move like this when you have enough pressure
in front, enough pressure in the back. Through the stiffness in the top
line
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Nancy Sturm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> owned Icelandics since last Januray. However, I do own an off-track
> Standardbred who paced at the track. He has learned to trot at
least part
> of the time, but his hard race track pace is a very unpleasant gait
to
> Man, it's always something!
>
That is so true! When my daughter was diagnosed with learning
disabilities, I read a book titled "No Easy Answers" and that's how I
feel a lot of times with the horses. I just comvinced my friend with
the Perch/TB cross that her saddles' ill fit was causing her h
>>> I spoke with our Ag Ext agent yesterday and he said to be very careful
of local hay cut this Fall and this coming Spring - he said due to the
stress of the drought that the nitrate levels in the hay are going to be
dangerously high. You might want to have this batch tested and mix with
other h
Ohmigosh! What breed of horse? Where was this?
Judy
http://icehorses.net
http://clickryder.com
>> One of the funniest "spins" I've ever heard for why the "speed rack"
isn't a REAL flying pace: a rider goes into "flying pace" from
canter/gallop, whereas a rider will go into "speed rack" from a rack.
So half of the time my former horse Fáfnir didn't actually pace when he
paced because I
An excerpt from Chapter 9 o fJourney To The Center of The Earth, by Jules
Verne, mentioning Iceland and Icelandic Horses:
http://ajourneytothecenteroftheearth.blogspot.com/2007/10/chapter-9-our-startwe-meet-with.html
or: http://tinyurl.com/yrrcyt
Judy
http://icehorses.net
http://clickryder.co
Ouchthat makes MY neck hurt, just to see the picture. I wonder how the
trainers would like to have their head tied to that position, even for a few
minutes?
Karen Thomas, NC
How many bales did you end up getting?
"Only" 162...but they are packed more densely than I've normally seen
fescue, making 48-55-ish pound bales, compared to the 30-38-ish pound bales
we got last spring. We are quite happy with the yield - it dried well, and
looks good. It's probably clos
It sounds like your friend remembers what "neighbor" used to mean.
We were only 21 when we bought our place in 1963. We heard later that we
were not expected to "last".
The farmer whose field adjoined ours gathered us under his wing like a
couple of chicks and taught us, mentored us, loaned and
Oh good grief. What is that supposed to fix?
Nancy
On 10/3/07, Skise <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
I'd like to put that contraption on that trainer
--
Laree
What a horse does under compulsion is done without understanding,
and there is no beauty in it either, any more than if one should
whip or spur a dancer.
-Xenophon
makes me wonder how often
> they perceive us as being rude, when we do things we dont even think
> about.
I think that's a great point, Janice. Sometimes I catch myself being
too abrupt with hte horses because my mind is elsewhere. I like your
approach method
--
Laree
What a horse does und
ACtually it is, but before we redid the corral. The barn had just been
finished in the pix from the builder. He names the barns he builds after the
owner, so he can easily keep track of which barn is which.
I don't have a barn named after me, although the pics I sent in are pics of
the "Kare
We got our hay put up last night by about 9pm. Good news: we didn't get as
many bales as we hoped, only 162 bales.
So why is fewer bales good news? Because we cut this hay before it got so
tall (we decided on the spur of the moment to cut it because the weather
forecast looked right for now) w
<>
Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> kirjoitti:
> I think you are dead-on right, Laree.
>
>
> One of the funniest "spins" I've ever heard for why the "speed rack" isn't a
> REAL flying pace: a rider goes into "flying pace" from canter/gallop,
> whereas a rider will go into "speed rack" from a rack.
On 10/2/07, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Woohoo - Hay!
>
>
How many bales did you end up getting?
--
Laree
What a horse does under compulsion is done without understanding,
and there is no beauty in it either, any more than if one should
whip or spur a dancer.
-Xenophon
In a really good year, we can get 450 bales or so on this tract.
> This fall, I'll be very happy to get 150-200 bales.
Karen -
I spoke with our Ag Ext agent yesterday and he said to be very careful
of local hay cut this Fall and this coming Spring - he said due to the
stress of the drought tha
On 10/2/07, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> No help, but lots of onlookers.
LOL--probably drooling!
V
>"In happiness and suffering, in joy and grief, we should regard all
> creatures as we regard our own self." Lord Mahavira, 24th Tirthankara
>
Very nice, Jnaice
--
Laree
What a horse does under compulsion is done without understanding,
and there is no beauty in it either, any more than
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