Oh Judy, that's so cute! Thank you.
Bernadette
Fires and Landslides!
Ohmigosh!
I had no idea that some of our members were affected (and dis-homed) by the
landslides in Washington due to the heavy rains that the west coast had this
past weekend.
Our area has been re-seeding with a vengence since the fires in expectation
of the rains. The
> Judy, here is last years storm...
Oh, thanks! I can make something good from that house picture!
Mic, can you make one?
Judy
http://icehorses.net
http://clickryder.com
http://picasaweb.google.com/dakota.charm/WinterStorm07?authkey=CxF00z41i9M
Judy, here is last years storm... we just had one, maybe this weekend
I can get some more pictures...
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I and my horses love our track system, take a look~~~
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your horse is beautiful! and your saddle is cute. <;] i have a friend
who loves red, she would like that saddle. raven
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Nancy Sturm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Thank you Pamela. I'd appreciated that.
>
> I'm confused. I thought Gaited Horse quit publishing. Was it a
different
> magazine?
Hello Nancy,
They have quite publishing. However, some stores still have some
copies
That looks like a blast!! I would love to set up a Trail Trials
(different from trail class) course in MN/WI...but it would require so
many volunteers.
Raven
Lucy & Molly, the Girl Doggies
Huginn & Dixie Chick, the Back Behind the Barn Ponies
Maggie Rose, the cat who makes me sneeze
Respect ALL Ea
> does anyone know how in photoshop to take the head off something and
> put it on someone elses body?
Janice, did you get it done?
If not, maybe I can help.
Ready?
Judy
http://icehorses.net
http://clickryder.com
On Mon, Dec 03, 2007 at 09:29:53PM -0500, Karen Thomas wrote:
> And, btw, we shouldn't "stand in the stirrups" when we post to the trot. In
> my riding lessons over the years, I've had to spend certain amounts of time
> posting and two-pointing without stirrups. My daughter's instructor had he
On Mon, Dec 03, 2007 at 05:22:35PM -0600, Janice McDonald wrote:
> all I can think of is if it was caused by the stirrups being free,
> maybe from standing in the stirrups for stuff? posting or jumping or
> something??
very likely, as i both post to the trot and jump, and try to keep my
weight do
> Now I need some pictures of our horses moving, taken
> from the side, relatively clear pictures where you can
> see their whole body and feet.
Anyone have any more pictures of their horses running (trot, gait, or canter)
in pasture, taken from the side?
(Mic, I have the one of the young pin
Cherie~
I think she's about 5 - 6 months. I am feeding her according to the
national society diet. She has started nipping. Still very sweet, but
Floyd never even hited at a nip...Bindi is getting to the point where we
have to use thick gloves...she didn't start this way.
Your email gives me
No icelandics, but looks SO FUN!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFST-2Yngls
Mary Dudley, LVT
"Just Dream It"
Fandango Ranch
it's the only country that I know of ..that has these huge tv and radio
ads where they tell you it's "one big party" and show tons of drinking in
the ads. They heavily promote that aspect of the country.
I thought it really odd that's what their Olympic opening ceremony blurb was
about - aft
> Judy, if there's anything suitable on my web site you're welcome to
> use it.
OK, thanks! Hopefully, I'll get a chance to work on this project tonight or
tomorrow.
Judy
http://icehorses.net
http://clickryder.com
> This is my daughter, Annie, scrubbing in for the first time on major
Congrats, Annie and Laree!
>>They did 3 chryptorchid surgeries that day
Gosh, I wish some of these places would video these surgeries!
Judy
http://icehorses.net
http://clickryder.com
Thank you Pamela. I'd appreciated that.
I'm confused. I thought Gaited Horse quit publishing. Was it a different
magazine?
Nancy
> I saw a number of all leather treeless saddles for
> sale on ebay today asking only 155.00 and they are
> 18" seats so I think they would be equal to a 16 in
> western, would fit most people, just thought I would
> mention it since the holidays are close and very
> inexpensive way to try one so
>>> all I can think of is if it was caused by the stirrups being free, maybe
>>> from standing in the stirrups for stuff? posting or jumping or something??
Cary and I both ride with the free-hanging stirrups, and Cary weighs over 235.
And, btw, we shouldn't "stand in the stirrups" when we p
Wow! You have every right to be very proud of her.
Nancy
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Nancy Sturm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Does anyone know about side saddles? >>
There is a good article in the last edition of Gaited Horse magazine
about side saddles. The article seems to indicate that the modern
sidesaddles provide a lot of balance. I
I saw a number of all leather treeless saddles for sale on ebay today asking
only 155.00 and they are 18" seats so I think they would be equal to a 16 in
western, would fit most people, just thought I would mention it since the
holidays are close and very inexpensive way to try one so if they di
On 12/3/07, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >>> gosh are you sure the sensation did it Vicka?? It takes a long long time
> >>> for the white to show up! and when it does it usually sheds out and then
> >>> if still using the bad saddle will come back. I just find it hard to
> >>> be
On Mon, Dec 03, 2007 at 05:17:29PM -0600, Wanda Lauscher wrote:
> Vicka? Do you have some pics of Stjarni's white hairs?
i don't think so, and my camera (and my winter gloves and insulated
paddock boots) are currently among the missing :/
but kaaren, did i send maybe you any pix at the time??
-
On Mon, Dec 03, 2007 at 06:05:31PM -0500, Karen Thomas wrote:
> I find it very hard to believe that a Sensation, used for just two months
> prior to a coat change would be the culprit, especially for a 100-ish pound
> rider.
i think it was more like six months, and the shape of the white hairs
>> Somewhere I also read that Iceland has an extremely high per
capita consumption of alcohol...so that may explain part of the
"happiness."
must be all the darkness in the winter. it's the only country that i
know of ..that has these huge tv and radio ads where they tell you
it's "one big party
that is so awesome Laree! a vet in the family! almost as cool as a
plastic surgeon haha. maybe she can save you some bucks:)
Janice
--
yipie tie yie yo
On Mon, Dec 03, 2007 at 04:10:36PM -0500, Susan McKenney wrote:
> When I went on a trek in July maybe 8 years ago the hardest things for
> me were not being able to sleep when the sun was still up at midnight,
> riding in 40 mph sustained winds some days, and lack of privacy on the
> trail because
>This is my daughter, Annie, scrubbing in for the first time on major
>equine surgery at vet school. Laree
Hurray for Annie. Her first major surgery at school and she gets to close!
I'm jealous! She's going to be a great vet.
Tell her I was at the Nature Center today working with the wolves and
>>> I say give the horse the benefit of the doubt - still ask for what you
want but if you keep getting the behavior keep looking - try something
different (which is what you did in terms of changing feed); if you keep
looking you will generally find it.
Absolutely.
Karen
Karen Thomas
Wingate,
This is my daughter, Annie, scrubbing in for the first time on major
equine surgery at vet school.
How exciting!
Karen
Karen Thomas
Wingate, NC
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Hreggur's back muscles were terribly atrophied when he arrived
hereand he didn't have one white hair. So there are many things that
can do damage to a back.
I see that we sent our posts in with the same thoughts, about the same
time...but thinking about different horses.
My other palomino Icey, has no white areas whatsoever & complained
with every saddle until the Sensation/equine chiro found some issues with
some of the saddles which we immediately stopped using..go figure.
My two main riding horses over the years have both been palominos. I
honestly don
On 03/12/2007, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I certainly wouldn't condemn a saddle if a few white hairs show up,
> especially if there's no pain...but I also wouldn't count on the absence of
> white hairs to "prove" that all is well.
True. Hreggur's back muscles were terribly atroph
I know first-hand that saddle-induced white hairs can take YEARS to grow
in. Many times the damage is cumulative...and of course, there are times
when the white hairs are totally not related, as I mentioned earlier. I
find it very hard to believe that a Sensation, used fo
I'd like to see some pics of white hairs on backs that people think
are caused by saddles. Does anyone have pics of this?
Vicka? Do you have some pics of Stjarni's white hairs?
Wanda
>>> gosh are you sure the sensation did it Vicka?? It takes a long long time
>>> for the white to show up! and when it does it usually sheds out and then
>>> if still using the bad saddle will come back. I just find it hard to
>>> believe a sensation could produce such severe nerve damage.
When I went on a trek in July maybe 8 years ago the hardest things for
me were not being able to sleep when the sun was still up at midnight,
riding in 40 mph sustained winds some days, and lack of privacy on the trail
because there weren't any trees to relieve oneself behind. Yet I met some
On Mon, Dec 03, 2007 at 12:16:14PM -0800, Kaaren Jordan wrote:
> Since I'm Vicka's Sensation dealer, I'm sure she won't mind me sharing that
> she rode her guy in "free swing" mostly as did her students & that she used
> a standard Skito pad in a higher use situation teaching as well as some
> jum
How proud you must be! Raven
Respect ALL Earthlings. We are all animals of this planet. We are all creatures.
>
> They sure didn't ask ME to vote, LOL! Any country that has 23 daily hours
> of daylight one season, then 23 daily hours of darkness another, and can
> have snow in July is NOT going to make my top 10 list! Gee, I get an
> attack of Seasonal Affective Disorder just thinking about it!
>
When I
> there is always a reason for resistance - it is just
> a matter of finding it.
Thanks, Robyn, for this input.
I'm so happy that we, as a group, are of the mind to
listen to the horse and not push, push, push a
request, and overlook a behavior.
>>>I believe that horses are incredibly generou
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Yes, Janice this is true. I don't recommend treeless saddles for horses
with a prominent spine no matter what the padding.
Dana is very clear in educating dealers that the Sensation is NOT for horses
with prominent spines/"A" frame builds/high whithers/long whithers or for
riders over 200 lbs & i
Since I'm Vicka's Sensation dealer, I'm sure she won't mind me sharing that
she rode her guy in "free swing" mostly as did her students & that she used
a standard Skito pad in a higher use situation teaching as well as some
jumping on her own. For higher use situations Dana rec. using a Skito
Dry
> I just finished it - loved it! Thanks.
Thanks to those of you (Mic and Trish) for recommending Sherri Tepper
- I just finished Beauty and it was great.
> BTW, I crossed a really big hurdle on Saturday - I rode Skessa on our
> Christmas ride, with 22 other Icelandics.
Sounds exciting, Mic - g
It seems as though the cremello shares similar characteristics to champagnes,
and the draft pic I sent he has light green eyes, freckled muzzle and his boy
parts too which he tends to show off more than I like. He is a light cream and
I know I have seen some dark creams that I would call champag
it is a Hilason 19in. saddle they clearanced on ebay for lots less than usual.
Thanks for the compliment Janice and red looks really good on bays and
buckskins, in case you are shopping for your dunn when he is ready to ride.
Hi Susan
>>>If grain/oats/feed other than hay makes your horse
nuts, it's easy to just eliminate it and that part of
the problem is solved.
Glad you seem to have found a reason for Whisper's recent behaviour. IME
there is always a reason for resistance - it is just a matter of finding it.
It onl
On Mon, 3 Dec 2007 11:31:00 -0600, you wrote:
>I am reading water for elephants. You guys didnt tell me it was so
>horsey. Gosh I love it! I can hardly put it down!
I just finished it - loved it! Thanks.
BTW, I crossed a really big hurdle on Saturday - I rode Skessa on our
Christmas ride, wit
Just sharing this info. Please contact owner directly. NOT ME. THANKS!
This little guy is lost. If you all know anyone who lives in L-burg
and can help look for him, it would be appreciated. His family was
here visiting and he got separated from them and they had to leave
without him. They are sti
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I am wondering what to get my boys for christmas.
I think I will get some safety orange polo wraps for Tivar, lavendar
ones for Fox, get my daughter to crochet a big cooler for Jas and a
little one for curly ray, and get a big bucket of carrot flavored
treats for Nas and Traveller. Then STonewall
On Mon, Dec 03, 2007 at 11:22:25AM -0600, Janice McDonald wrote:
> gosh are you sure the sensation did it Vicka??
yes. he was ridden in treed saddles for eight years, then after the
next coat change after i got the sensation, the white hairs appeared.
talking with my dealer, the white hairs are
registered 5 year old twhbea mare for sale, bright chestnut, ground
trained to death, obstacles, some driving, ridden a couple of times
but owner is green and afraid to take her out for a real spin even tho
she seems just dead calm to me. He paid 2800 two years ago and says
he will let her go for
I am reading water for elephants. You guys didnt tell me it was so
horsey. Gosh I love it! I can hardly put it down!
Janice
--
yipie tie yie yo
what could be cooler than a red white and blue horse :) Needs to be
in a veterans day parade!
Janice
--
yipie tie yie yo
oh man, the pitfalls in this are mindboggling for me! Would be my
luck to click accidentally just as he did a balk! took me two years to
unclicker train stonewall from turning to face me with a cheery
expression just as I would attempt to swing a leg over to mount. Then
I trained him to "count" (
> *nod* that is how i feel about my previous experience with the
> sensation. i still rub vit e cream on stjarni's back in the hopes that
> the white hairs will fade
>
> i *am* trying another sensation, but this one with shorter flaps so i
> can use the other stirrup rigging method.
gosh
well heck,. removed already. someone musta did buy it now? thanks
for the heads up tho judy.
Janice--
yipie tie yie yo
>
>
>
>
>
> I finally got around to getting this red saddle sent
> out, it is on my cremello draft horse, and I do use
> it on the icelandics but I am still breaking it in,
> the flaps that attach to the stirrups are rather
> thick and hard to get used to in my opinion, I might
> take them off
> >> a lake. but he was biting at my feet saying
knock
> it off :)
> Janice
> --
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Lorraine
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sometimes on a lazy ride and i am lulled by the heat or i am tired,
whatever, I would just press my fingertips on one side of jaspars
withers without even moving my hand and he would turn. Also I could
ride him anywhere and never use my hands. Tivar and Stonewall are
good with using feet and leg
On 12/2/07, Kaaren Jordan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> In treeless saddles, the padding systems can be thought of as an integral
> part of the saddle. It creates the spine channel width & depth for the
> horses comfort.
a problem if you need spine clearance is if the saddle or saddle pad
shif
On Sun, Dec 02, 2007 at 06:23:24PM -0800, Nancy Sturm wrote:
> And a friend's endurance horse has nasty white patches on either side of his
> spine, just behind the withers. I know we all make mistakes and I surely
> have made my share, but I really would feel awful if I were using tack
> that
--- Nancy Sturm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> We don't get much snow in Southern Oregon, so when
> it does snow, the cameras
> come out.<<
Pretty! What is the waterfall for? I stayed in
yesterday and decorated for Christmas as we were
expecting high winds. We never got the winds and I
coul
I can just picture the look on Kolur's face!
Cherie
On Dec 2, 2007 4:35 PM, Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> here is nos in all his glorious dun=ness
> janice
>
Aww! His color reminds me of Orri.
V
NB
Canada
On Dec 1, 2007 9:36 PM, Bia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> well she's here! Hazel, my big beautiful black molly mule.
Wow! She's a beauty!
V
NB Canada
On Dec 2, 2007 9:40 PM, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> We do get snow in central NC - but not too often.
Beautiful!!
We had a lot of snow over the weekend and the forecast is more to come.
V
NB
Canada
I don't have any running photos. Every time they really put on a good
show, the camera is somewhere else.
We turned Tosca out with Lina (her Icelandic friend) and Lina's two Morgan
buddies.
It didn't go well and the next day, Tosca got moved to another pasture, but
she ran the Kentucky Derby t
That's a pretty funny image. And it would be a nice winter project,
teaching your Icey to fall.
I bought a wonderful Welsh gelding a few years ago from a woman who really
did a nice job of handling ponies. When I went to look at him, she
demonstrated his jumping ability by "trotting" over a smal
On Sun, 2 Dec 2007 20:18:20 -0800, you wrote:
>Got any pictures of your Icelandics running? (doesn't have to be in snow,
>just clear pictures from the side).
Judy, if there's anything suitable on my web site you're welcome to
use it.
Mic (just recovered from computer virus and catching up with
>side. Do you suppose a side saddle would be safe for a disabled rider?
>
There's an amazing article in this month's Eidfaxi about a one legged
teenager who rides Icelandics, but he rides "astride" in a normal
saddle. The old-style Icelandic sidesaddle was exactly like a seat,
with a platform for
>>> I wanted to come up with something new so I decided to click them for
jumping; thought they might find that fun. But I wasn't sure how to drive
them over that low jump the first few times. So I first jumped over myself
and clicked while they watched. Kolur picked it up pretty quickly when I
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