Re: [IceHorses] Icelandic horses do not go fishing on their own accord!

2007-11-26 Thread Mic Rushen
On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:37:18 -0500, you wrote: horse nor asked anyone in a position to know about icelandic practices. I´ve SEEN, personally, horses in Iceland eat salt fish from a barrel put out for them. Mic Mic (Michelle) Rushen

Re: [IceHorses] Icelandics are not THAT different

2007-11-26 Thread Mic Rushen
On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:29:57 -0700, you wrote: i think that many ponies are mishandled that way, icelandic or not. it's a real problem, esp. for those who end up as kids' mounts. The rescue I´m getting next week has been used for 7 years in a riding school just as a kid´s pony (and lots of

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread Mic Rushen
On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:35:49 -0800 (PST), you wrote: No, if they need protection I put on boa's, very rarely does this happen.. You ride a lot through 12 inch deep clay mud? You know a boot that will stay on in that??? PLEASE, tell me!!! Mic Mic (Michelle) Rushen

Re: [IceHorses] HAHAHA

2007-11-26 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 25/11/2007, Janice McDonald [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: oh my gosh this is S funny! here is a picture of my little curls blocking me from coming up HIS driveway! Janice Yes, well...it's his driveway, but who is paying the mortgage? I think he's got a good thing going. Wanda

RE: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread Karen Thomas
Is a heart-rate monitor conclusive proof that a horse isn't afraid? I'm not sure I'm convinced of that Have you ever used one? Have you ever watched one to see how their HR changes during exercise, exictement, fear? Then how can you comment on it??? No I haven't used one, and I admit I'm

RE: [IceHorses] Icelandics are not THAT different

2007-11-26 Thread Karen Thomas
The rescue I'm getting next week has been used for 7 years in a riding school just as a kid´s pony (and lots of different kids at that). He´s pushy, bargy and nips... That's not a breed trait, nor is it a pony-versus-horse thing. It's a matter of expectations, training, management and

RE: [IceHorses] HAHAHA

2007-11-26 Thread Karen Thomas
Yes, well...it's his driveway, but who is paying the mortgage? I think he's got a good thing going. Yeah, Janice...you should be happy he finally granted you admission to his domain. ;) Really cute picture. Gotta love those long-ears. Karen Thomas, NC No virus found in this

Re: [IceHorses] Icelandics are not THAT different

2007-11-26 Thread Mic Rushen
On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 06:42:49 -0500, you wrote: That's not a breed trait, nor is it a pony-versus-horse thing. I wasn´t implying it was - merely a comment. Mic Mic (Michelle) Rushen --- Solva

RE: [IceHorses] Icelandics are not THAT different

2007-11-26 Thread Karen Thomas
I wasn´t implying it was - merely a comment. Ok...gee, then what are we coming too, Mic? I thought surely you were arguing this time. Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.7/1151

Re: [IceHorses] Icelandics are not THAT different

2007-11-26 Thread Mic Rushen
On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 07:45:05 -0500, you wrote: Ok...gee, then what are we coming too, Mic? I thought surely you were arguing this time. I must be getting old ; ) Mic Mic (Michelle) Rushen

Re: [IceHorses] Icelandic horses do not go fishing on their own accord!

2007-11-26 Thread kolugil
I've heard about Icelandic horses, I have NEVER heard the story of the barrels of salted herring promoted as nutritional wisdom until this thread. oh yes it´s was very common! but do we want to play THAT into a modern-day nutritional trend? Hey, their diet was even organic! when it was

Re: [IceHorses] Icelandic horses do not go fishing on their own accord!

2007-11-26 Thread Janice McDonald
horse nor asked anyone in a position to know about icelandic practices. I´ve SEEN, personally, horses in Iceland eat salt fish from a barrel put out for them. but what CHOICES were available... like the donner party, they ate each other :) Janice -- yipie tie yie yo

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Swedish Woman Saves Icelandic Ponies

2007-11-26 Thread Janice McDonald
not what the foals are used for but the BLOOD, what is it used for, thats what I am wondering, since hormones for women come from urine, what hormones are extracted from blood and what is it used for. Janice yipie tie yie yo

Re: [IceHorses] Icelandics are not THAT different

2007-11-26 Thread Janice McDonald
Ok...gee, then what are we coming too, Mic? I thought surely you were arguing this time. I must be getting old maybe we need some pony blood hormones. if I could get some of that from nasi i wouldnt give a rats a** about anything and I would be happy as a clam. Janice -- yipie tie

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread Raven
how many of you are able to ride barefoot always and who feels they need to shoe? Huginn has been BAREFOOT for ONE YEAR NOW!!! YAHOO!! We have had NO problems with lameness, ouchiness, and he is gaitinig. I have only had to boot Huginn once, and that was in June when we rode at

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread Raven
Just wondering ...how much money to put in a system like that in your area? I will be putting (trying) a track system in my small pasture next year. Huginn and Dixie LOVELOVE Debbie's track that she has set up in the Huginn Pasture at her farm. They move...round and round on the track,

Re: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread Lorraine
, work. In the end, it will also allow your horse to be lighter in his aids, because if you are like me, you do not work on the trail. All I want to do is have a relaxing ride and have FUN. I am going to take him to this arena and work him good today. thanks for all your help Lorraine

Re: [IceHorses] Icelandics are not THAT different

2007-11-26 Thread Nancy Sturm
A little brain damage works well too, Janice. Our adopted daughter Brenda, who had TB meningitis in her native Mexico, is the most contented person I've ever known. Nancy

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread Raven
There are three valid reasons that horses are shod: protection, traction, or to effect a therapeutic change necessary for the horse's health. All else is vanity Like I saidHuginn is barefoot and I WILL BOOT as needed. I am not anti-shoes...if a horses needs them..then use them.

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread Debbie K.
No, if they need protection I put on boa's, very rarely does this happen.. You ride a lot through 12 inch deep clay mud? You know a boot that will stay on in that??? PLEASE, tell me!!! If I am riding in that kind of stuff, I don't need boots... Why would I need boots for that I

RE: [IceHorses] Icelandics are not THAT different

2007-11-26 Thread Karen Thomas
people use QHs with TB lines for speed events. barrels, racing etc. Janice- Also, the QH sport horses commonly are appendix-registered QH, meaning that they have TB blood within a given percentage range. By sport horse I mean the ones used for competitive dressage, jumping, hunters

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread Raven
I am gonna put shoes on for their gait Pam..if your Ice Ponies...need shoes for gaiting, then they are not naturally gaited. Huginn is not the best tolter...but he does still gait and without shoes. Sure ...I guess if I wanted him to be a tolting machine, I could try shoes or heavy shoes, but

Re: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread Lorraine
the fun happens. And I am willing to get off and lead him past the sticking spot if that's what it takes. Like that article said. There is nothing wrong with getting off. At least I am going out still instead of putting him away. I took him for a long walk away in different directions.

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread Janice McDonald
Ya know, Pam, then she must not be naturally gaited if she has to have shoes on to gait... that makes no sense to me, no shoes, no gait... There are other reasons she may not gait, have you thought of them??? shoes/no shoes/ all the things you mention, could disturb gait, throw the timing

RE: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread Lorraine
personally think that he doesn't feel safe when he is alone. I don't think Dagur is afraid. I just think he just doesn't want to leave his friend. His previous owner rode him alone all the time. Lorraine

RE: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread Lorraine
Yes, and if you aren't careful and if you don't resolve the problem quickly, you'll also be getting that horse into really good physical shape, and a That is true. Dagur is getting in better shape. He is harder to fight. I don't to fight anymore. Lorraine

RE: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread Lorraine
I want to know how anyone can be sure their horse isn't fearful... Horses are herd animals. They don't like to be alone because they are vulnerable alone. That's part of what drives them. Didn't you know I am a mind reader? Why did his previous owner ride alone? Lorraine

Re: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread Janice McDonald
barn sourness is not something to take lightly... i went on a ride once with a 10 year old girl whose parents had just bought her a new horse. she was way ahead of me and stopped and all the horses passed her. I was last and I smiled and said 'are you having fun? and kept going and then

Re: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread Janice McDonald
what you could do is get one of those black 8 ball fortune teller devices from the dollar store and ask it will my horse be a good boy on our ride today? and wait for it to roll back and forth between yes and then no. Thats what i do. Janice-- yipie tie yie yo

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread Raven
You ride a lot through 12 inch deep clay mud? You know a boot that will stay on in that??? PLEASE, tell me!!! HAHA!! I think in deep mud, Huginn would be bootless. Now..finding a boot that will stay on in deep mud and fast rushing rivers would be so nice! I lost a brand NEW boot in the Rush

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread pyramid
On Sun, Nov 25, 2007 at 07:44:54PM -0600, Debbie K. wrote: Ya know, Pam, then she must not be naturally gaited if she has to have shoes on to gait... that makes no sense to me, no shoes, no gait... well, nor are all barefoot states created equal. when stjarni first was without shoes (not a

Re: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread Janice McDonald
All I want to do is have a relaxing ride and have FUN. I am going to take him to this arena and work him good today. thanks for all your help with that tho Lorraine you are not exactly working on the specific problem of being barn sour. Its like my stonewall, half the people I know would

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread Raven
gaited horses, any of them, can have spells where the gait is off. like my Fix, he is awesome gaited at the runningwalk, but when nervous, tense, afraid, excited, he throws his head high and does a saddlerack, still a smooth gait Ya know what Huginn gaits the best? When he is mad at me!! HAHA!!

RE: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread Karen Thomas
That is true. Dagur is getting in better shape. He is harder to fight. I don't to fight anymore. Bingo - I think you're onto something. The methods in the article Robyn sent, the suggestions from Cherie, all of that advice isn't about fighting. Remember, Rome wasn't built in one day. Don't

Re: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread Nancy Sturm
I think if Twist did that, I'd lead him even farther away from the barn. The real bummer for me is that it's straight up hill - hard work for an old lady. He's barn sour on the flat too, however. Nancy

[IceHorses] Stonewall and Hunter - perfect horses

2007-11-26 Thread Nancy Sturm
I get really sick of my most frequent training partner, who rides a wonderful bomb proof Appaloosa, telling me how perfect Hunter is. If I weren't afraid she'd get hurt, I'd put her up on him. Nancy

Re: [IceHorses] Icelandic horses do not go fishing on their own accord!

2007-11-26 Thread pyramid
On Mon, Nov 26, 2007 at 07:12:52AM -0600, Janice McDonald wrote: horse nor asked anyone in a position to know about icelandic practices. I??ve SEEN, personally, horses in Iceland eat salt fish from a barrel put out for them. but what CHOICES were available... like the donner party,

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread Janice McDonald
i think i have accidentally a natural track system in the front of my property. It is all natural woods with old paths cut thru by the former owner who had an atv and a child and they would atv the paths over and over. My horses are let out in the front regularly and when they are they go along

Re: [IceHorses] No Fish Oil

2007-11-26 Thread Janice McDonald
I have friend with a walking horse she suspects is proud cut cause if there is a mare around he calls and calls. She started smearing vicks salve in his nose so he cant smell mares. I started telling her i wished she wouldnt do it, it just bothered me and finally one day she got aggravated and

RE: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Karen, He said he just leads him into woods about 30 feet past the trailhead, and mounts there. I like that idea. But Dagur always backs up when I try to get on. I guess I got to be quick Lorraine Hi Lorraine if he backs up when you are getting on, then you have some basic

Re: [IceHorses] Stonewall and Hunter - perfect horses

2007-11-26 Thread Janice McDonald
the only horse my daughter can ride safely is Jaspar, because he is lazy and plodding. and you know why? She doesnt participate in the ride at all. She is purely a PASSENGER. and when she is, the horse KNOWS it. and they go whooo ho I'm free to do whatever I WANT. Except Jaspar, he doesnt

Re: [IceHorses] No Fish Oil

2007-11-26 Thread Laree Shulman
I thought everyones mom put vicks up their nose if they had a cold... Janice - my Mom rubbed it on my chest when I had a cold and they have found that people that routinely use the vaporub in their nose can develop a lung problem - there is something in the vaporub that collects in the lungs

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread Janice McDonald
and does it make any difference that the gait he lost was his trot and not his tolt? well yes, it would to me, because personally I believe if you prefer a trot you should buy a trotting breed horse and not a gaited horse. Janice-- yipie tie yie yo

Re: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread Janice McDonald
On 11/26/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: if he backs up when you are getting on, then you have some basic manners stuff to work on. He should stand absolutely still when you get on and not move until you say so, and then only in the direction you ask. OR a pain issue. Tivar

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread Debbie K.
and does it make any difference that the gait he lost was his trot and not his tolt? Good point Vicka, however, you are also saying that with the right barefoot trim and some other changes he is trotting again... so, you farretted out the problem, made the necessary changes and found his

RE: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread susan cooper
--- Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's my job to understand the limitations of what any electronic device can do, so my training/experience always tells me to ask questions...which I did. I'll be the first to tell you that I'm not going to bet my relationships with my horses on

Re: [IceHorses] Desert Pics

2007-11-26 Thread Lorraine
The pic of your pony (what is his name?) with him naked at the wash rack is simply stunning!! A beautiful Blue Dun with dapples to boot! Where are you seeing these pics? Lorraine Get easy,

Re: [IceHorses] Icelandic horses do not go fishing on their own accord!

2007-11-26 Thread Janice McDonald
stjarni could have gone for my soda or my chips, too, but it was all about the TUNA. (he normally gets hay, minerals, salt, hay stretcher, and a hoof supplement.) ok, i am gonna go home and put out some hay and some salted herring. I will get some video of what they choose. also, fwiw,

Re: [IceHorses] Stonewall and Hunter - perfect horses

2007-11-26 Thread pyramid
On Mon, Nov 26, 2007 at 07:57:06AM -0800, Nancy Sturm wrote: I get really sick of my most frequent training partner, who rides a wonderful bomb proof Appaloosa, telling me how perfect Hunter is. If I weren't afraid she'd get hurt, I'd put her up on him. heh. i occasionally fear for my

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread Debbie K.
well yes, it would to me, because personally I believe if you prefer a trot you should buy a trotting breed horse and not a gaited horse. Janice, that is a whole nother topic, Jewel is multigaited, I love the trot and the gaits he does, I did not teach him any of them either, he came with

Re: [IceHorses] Desert Pics

2007-11-26 Thread susan cooper
--- Lorraine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Where are you seeing these pics? In the group photo section, 2nd page. Susan in NV Nevermore Ranch http://users.oasisol.com/nevermore/ Be a better pen pal.

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread pyramid
On Mon, Nov 26, 2007 at 10:02:31AM -0600, Janice McDonald wrote: and does it make any difference that the gait he lost was his trot and not his tolt? well yes, it would to me, because personally I believe if you prefer a trot you should buy a trotting breed horse and not a gaited horse.

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread Janice McDonald
I grew up with Arabians, and we never allowed them to Gait, OH, but when dad was not watching, I DID... I really did not know what it was, just that it was FUN, FUN, FUN and FAST Now, I know we were Speed Racking, or Singlefooting or Racking... some form of a soft gait, I don't remember

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread pyramid
On Mon, Nov 26, 2007 at 10:12:19AM -0600, Debbie K. wrote: and does it make any difference that the gait he lost was his trot and not his tolt? Good point Vicka, however, you are also saying that with the right barefoot trim and some other changes he is trotting again... so, you farretted

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread Raven
1. a barefoot horse which in my case, are horses trimmed to natural angles and are not shod. my trimmertrims my ponies accourding to their conformation. 2. The Barefoot method by strasser and others no way would i allow a strasser trimmer near my ponies. my trimmer used jamie jackson and

RE: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread susan cooper
--- Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just asked you a question about the heart rate monitor. It wasn't just this post or this thread. You may not have noticed, but in the past year, you have become more and more critical with just about every post and every poster. You will take a

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread Debbie K.
Just for the record, I don't follow Strasser either, I did start down that trail, and I made things worse... I quickly switched back to a less radical trim I trim to the natural angles of the HOOF... not the shoulder, as the shoulder can change angles... as it is attched by muscle... like I

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread Raven
personally I believe if you prefer a trot you should buy a trotting breed horse and not a gaited horse. IMHO...the best thing about riding an Icelandic is that they trot and also have smooth pleasure gaits (whatever they may be). :]Raven

Re: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread Anna Hopkins
On Nov 26, 2007 10:31 AM, Lorraine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Didn't you know I am a mind reader? Why did his previous owner ride alone? Maybe he doesn't trust you enough yet. I had a horse that would bolt/run away anytime a new rider would get on him at a canter or if asked to jump.

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread Raven
and does it make any difference that the gait he lost was his trot and not his tolt? well.it would depend on if you wanted trot in your gaited horse. sure ...it would be nice if all Huginn did was tolt, but i also enjoy his trot and i really do believe that it's good for his back to trot.

RE: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread Karen Thomas
Maybe one day I'll be able to ride the trails alone with Falki or Gloi, but if not I'll find something to do with my horses that we both enjoy. I thought that I had to have a horse that I could ride alone like the one I had for 7 years (and had to retire) or I wouldn't be happy, but I'm

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread Laree Shulman
In fact, if I could find a multigaited Arabian Mare, I would buy her... Actually, Janice, I think that's a little broad brushed. We had an Arab we showed in dressage and did quite well all the way through 4th level and there were several other Arabs I know that competed in dressage and did

Re: [IceHorses] Clicker Training Video by Kim and Van

2007-11-26 Thread Judy Ryder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J5StnRJAfY Anna, did you hear what Van said about the comments they are getting (at the beginning of the video) about clicker training? One of the things that is interestingly different about how Van and Kim train (using NH / PNH) is that the horse is trained

Re: [IceHorses] Icelandic horses do not go fishing on their own accord!

2007-11-26 Thread Mic Rushen
On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 07:12:52 -0600, you wrote: but what CHOICES were available... Good hay or haylage, and grass, and a mineral lick - it wasn´t even bad weather! Mic Mic (Michelle) Rushen

Re: [IceHorses] Icelandics are not THAT different

2007-11-26 Thread Mic Rushen
On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:05:56 -0600, you wrote: i wouldnt give a rats a** about anything and I would be happy as a clam. I have a big dental appointment tomorrow morning and I´m a wimp - I´m sat looking at a large valium tablet. Don´t expect any arguments from me for the next 24 hours or so

[IceHorses] Resistance

2007-11-26 Thread Judy Ryder
Where does resistance come from? Examples of resistance? How do you fix it? Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com

RE: [IceHorses] Icelandics are not THAT different

2007-11-26 Thread Karen Thomas
I have a big dental appointment tomorrow morning and I´m a wimp - I´m sat looking at a large valium tablet. Don´t expect any arguments from me for the next 24 hours or so about anything at all. If Karen says black is white I shall probably agree! Oh man, what an opportunity...and I'm

Re: [IceHorses] Icelandics are not THAT different

2007-11-26 Thread Janice McDonald
sat looking at a large valium tablet. Don´t expect any arguments from me for the next 24 hours or so about anything at all. If Karen says black is white I shall probably agree! oh now is the TIME to say all those things to Mic we have been always wanting to say but were afraid to :) Like

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread pyramid
On Mon, Nov 26, 2007 at 10:30:20AM -0600, Raven wrote: and does it make any difference that the gait he lost was his trot and not his tolt? well.it would depend on if you wanted trot in your gaited horse. sure ...it would be nice if all Huginn did was tolt, but i also enjoy his trot

RE: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread Robyn Hood
Hi Lorraine, Why did his previous owner ride alone? How frustrating for you. I think this can be where there are various influences why one person can ride a horse out and another can't. First of all you are in a new situation and since you weren't able to try the horse in his own environment

Re: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread Janice McDonald
On 11/26/07, susan cooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just asked you a question about the heart rate monitor. It wasn't just this post or this thread. You may not have noticed, some of us hear things on here that just seem so out of our own

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread Janice McDonald
On 11/26/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hm. i think it doesn't matter so much what i want, but what's healthiest for my horse. even if i didn't love his trot, it would worry me rather if his feet were in a state that disabled him from doing it. --vicka yes i think if

Re: [IceHorses] Icelandics are not THAT different

2007-11-26 Thread Janice McDonald
Oh man, what an opportunity...and I'm drawing a blank. Janice, I need help! I noticed she never responds to any of my Tom Jones jokes so I think that is her weak spot, we should go for it like rabid terriers. Janice -- yipie tie yie yo

Re: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread susan cooper
--- Janice McDonald [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am actually as I speak in Delerium tremens from pumpkin pie withdrawal. Thank you, Janice, for lightening the mood! Now off to get a piece of pie! Susan in NV Nevermore Ranch http://users.oasisol.com/nevermore/ Disclaimer CAUTION:

RE: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread Karen Thomas
mainly because i think discouraging gait is about as bad as discouraging non-gait, that you should let a horse gait the way it does naturally and enjoy it which most people do, like Raven etc. Good point, Janice. There are Icelandic's who can't trot easily and Icelandic's who can't gait

Re: [IceHorses] Icelandics are not THAT different

2007-11-26 Thread Mic Rushen
On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:25:38 -0600, you wrote: Like ask her has she ever seen Tom Jones around town. Well, now you should mention it yes. Mic Mic (Michelle) Rushen --- Solva Icelandic

[IceHorses] Dog food grading

2007-11-26 Thread Laree Shulman
I am not endorsing this nor do I have any idea if it is a good way to grade dog food but I thought some of you might be interested - I am sending info about the creator in a minute Grading Dog Food This method of grading dog food was developed by Sarah Irick. It is not to be considered exact

[IceHorses] Dog food grading - part 2

2007-11-26 Thread Laree Shulman
About the Author of this Food Grading Method: My name is Sarah Irick and I am a Great Dane owner and rescue volunteer. I am a Civil/Industrial Engineer, not a veterinarian or animal nutritionist by education or employment. I do not work for a pet food manufacturer nor am I affiliated with one. I

Re: [IceHorses] They're HERE!

2007-11-26 Thread Ferne Fedeli
On Nov 24, 2007 1:40 PM, IceDog [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here is Cilia with the first born. Can I sleep now? It's been a Lng 60 hours! :o) What a darling! I do think you can deserve to sleep now! Ferne

Re: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread Janice McDonald
On 11/26/07, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: mainly because i think discouraging gait is about as bad as discouraging non-gait, that you should let a horse gait the way it does naturally and enjoy it which most people do, like Raven etc. Good point, Janice. There are Icelandic's

Re: [IceHorses] Icelandics are not THAT different

2007-11-26 Thread Mic Rushen
On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:44:17 -0600, you wrote: OH MY GOD. Get OUT!! Did you TALK to him?? What was he doing at the time? were his pants tight??! To be honest I didn´t notice - he doesn´t do it for me at all! Sorry! Mic Mic (Michelle) Rushen

RE: [IceHorses] HAHAHA

2007-11-26 Thread Jeannette Hoenig
curlsblocking me from coming up HIS driveway!Janice, I was just scanning thru the mail and got a look, what a hoot. You have quite a watch-donk dontcha think? I thought my geese were good at the evil eye.Jeannette

Re: [IceHorses] Dog food grading

2007-11-26 Thread Janice McDonald
but then I think you should subtract a point for each dollar you pay for the bag of feed. My dogs do great on pedigree and my daughter pays 50 dollars a bag for dog feed. My dogs are as healthy or more than hers. i dont care at all if it has soy or wheat or by products. My dogs love nothing

Re: [IceHorses] Icelandics are not THAT different

2007-11-26 Thread Janice McDonald
On 11/26/07, Mic Rushen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:44:17 -0600, you wrote: OH MY GOD. Get OUT!! Did you TALK to him?? What was he doing at the time? were his pants tight??! To be honest I didn´t notice - he doesn´t do it for me at all! Sorry! Mic he doesnt do

RE: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread Jeannette Hoenig
Just the other day he was acting out. And rearing some. Same tack I always use. Maybe he was just in a bad mood. Lorraine, I have run into similar sort of scenerious with my 9yrs gelding. Never had a problem, anyone could ride him and this year he has turned into a strange little beast when

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread Pam Hansen
Pam is saying that her farrier is excellent... and that the gait is gone... that she has to wear shoes to gait. First off, both my girls tolt without shoes. Jolly did not lose her gait totally.I should have stated that. She has an awesome slow tolt but she had a super fast one before. Lukka

RE: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread Cherie Mascis
But Dagur always backs up when I try to get on. I guess I got to be quick Lorraine Lorraine: Maybe you were kidding, but please don't try to quickly get on! That is one of the best ways to get hurt if the horse takes off with one foot in the stirrup. Does he back up when you try to get on

Re: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread Janice McDonald
On 11/26/07, Jeannette Hoenig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: and Mark said that this is his horse, no one else can get this from him because of the way they tried to force him into being good by there rough training. This is an example of what can go wrong and become right with patience, My Tivar

Re: [IceHorses] barn sour

2007-11-26 Thread Janice McDonald
this might be bad, I dont know, but I give mine a treat from the saddle after they have stood rock solid for a good while, while I get all settled, get my feet right in the stirrups etc. if they walk I circle them back around and make them wait. wiggle around, etc then lean and give them a treat

[IceHorses] Twelve Commandments

2007-11-26 Thread Judy Ryder
Does anyone have the book, The Twelve Commandments, for People Who Work With People? Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com

Re: [IceHorses] my thanksgiving

2007-11-26 Thread Virginia Tupper
On Nov 24, 2007 6:40 PM, Janice McDonald [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i wonder if there was too much food... Janice Oh boyI'm drooling V

Re: [IceHorses] Barefoot? Shoes?

2007-11-26 Thread Debbie K.
On Nov 26, 2007 11:16 AM, Mic Rushen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:01:50 -0600, you wrote: If I am riding in that kind of stuff, I don't need boots... Why would I need boots for that The three miles of tarmac roads, half a mile gravel and rock driveway and stone

Re: [IceHorses] Clicker Training Video by Kim and Van

2007-11-26 Thread Anna Hopkins
On Nov 26, 2007 12:08 PM, Judy Ryder [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J5StnRJAfY Anna, did you hear what Van said about the comments they are getting (at the beginning of the video) about clicker training? I had planned on watching this at work tomorrow. I'm off on

[IceHorses] Bulking Up

2007-11-26 Thread Judy Ryder
The farrier says that Charm looks a little more mature right now. Yes, she does look less baby-ish; it seems she's bulked up somewhat, almost over night. Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com

[IceHorses] Newly Discovered Shock Absorber in Foot

2007-11-26 Thread Judy Ryder
Newly Discovered Shock Absorber in the Equine Foot By Pete Ramey Important note: These are just preliminary observations. They are my interpretation after several conversations about it with Dr. Bowker. The completed research project is coming eventually, but people who went to his last clinic

RE: [IceHorses] Bulking Up

2007-11-26 Thread Karen Thomas
The farrier says that Charm looks a little more mature right now. Yes, she does look less baby-ish; it seems she's bulked up somewhat, almost over night. I noticed that in her last videos. Ima, who shares a birthday with Charm, has also turned into a mare. What happened to my baby?! She's

Re: [IceHorses] Bulking Up

2007-11-26 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 26/11/2007, Judy Ryder [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The farrier says that Charm looks a little more mature right now. Yes, she does look less baby-ish; it seems she's bulked up somewhat, almost over night. We've noticed that here lately. Solon seems to have grown overnight. When Dagur was 4

RE: [IceHorses] Bulking Up

2007-11-26 Thread Karen Thomas
Is this sudden growth unusual between 4 and 5 years? Sina and Bjola broadened a lot until they were 7 or 8 - Skjoni too. I should find that picture of Trausti right after he came. He was a tiny thing at five compared to what he is now. Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] No virus found

[IceHorses] Riding Andi

2007-11-26 Thread susan cooper
Today, Andi rode with another horse for the first time since leaving the trainer's on Nov. 1. He has been doing wonderful going out by himself, and today, all but one of our little group of Nag Hags bailed for different reasons (including my mother). The one lady down the street who was going to

Re: [IceHorses] Resistance

2007-11-26 Thread Nancy Sturm
I have thought about what we consider resistance and I wonder if it isn't the basic nature of horses and ponies to resist pressure. Yrsa is young and has had minimal training. If I push on her side to move her over in the barn, her first and instinctive reaction is to push back. I can make

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