Re: [IceHorses] Posts are in

2007-12-14 Thread Mic Rushen
On Thu, 13 Dec 2007 21:22:15 -0800, you wrote: Someone told me to pour that quick-crete (sp?) stuff in the post holes to set the posts. Apparently it turns to concrete over time and is easier and more convenient to use. It's brilliant stuff! You just pour it in dry, then add some water on top

[IceHorses] OT goat

2007-12-14 Thread Mic Rushen
I know some of you on the list have goats - yesterday I found one of my 2007 kids (now about 8 months old) dead, for no apparent reason. He's a wether (castrated male) Golden Guerney x Saanen, and appeared to be perfectly healthy. Yesterday morning he was grazing happily with the others in a

RE: [IceHorses] Posts are in

2007-12-14 Thread Karen Thomas
Someone told me to pour that quick-crete (sp?) stuff in the post holes to set the posts. Apparently it turns to concrete over time and is easier and more convenient to use. They did that either for the poles of our barn or for our board fence in front of the house - I can't remember which

RE: [IceHorses] OT goat

2007-12-14 Thread Karen Thomas
I know some of you on the list have goats - yesterday I found one of my 2007 kids (now about 8 months old) dead, for no apparent reason. I'm sorry, Mic. Karen Thomas, NC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.1/1183 -

Re: [IceHorses] Selling Dagur

2007-12-14 Thread Virginia Tupper
On Dec 14, 2007 1:32 AM, Lorraine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If I could have afforded it I would have loved to send him out. But with work it is hard to ride two horses. My husband just isn't into it. I live so far away from all the horses everyone wants to sell, and those that need

Re: [IceHorses] Selling Dagur

2007-12-14 Thread Nancy Sturm
I am truly sorry that you and Dagur are not a good match. I know that even with the most careful horse shopping, we sometimes buy a horse that we can't get along with. I'm sure this is advice you don't need to hear, but please be sure to be very honest in telling potential Dagur homes about

Re: [IceHorses] Selling Dagur

2007-12-14 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 14/12/2007, Nancy Sturm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You don't want the guy to start doing the barn-to-barn shuffle. Yes, that would be the worst thing possible for him. I have run across one very untrustworthy owner, and one very vicious prior owner (of the same horse)- with not one whit of

Re: [IceHorses] OT goat

2007-12-14 Thread Laree Shulman
All the rest of the goats and sheep appear perfectly healthy. Anybody got any thoughts/suggestions? I'm so sorry, Mic. These things are always so upsetting. I had a vet tell me once, that in these situations with any animal, - sudden death and no other animals showing any signs of illness-

Re: [IceHorses] Selling Dagur

2007-12-14 Thread Laree Shulman
On 12/13/07, Lorraine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am posting this at the risk of harassment. But if anyone knows of anybody who needs a project, Dagur is now for sale. He is just too much for me and I don't have the time. Lorraine - From your posts, I would say you are making the right

Re: [IceHorses] Selling Dagur

2007-12-14 Thread Lorraine
be sure to be very honest in telling potential Dagur homes about the You are right. I don't need to hear that. I am an honest person. I would never do that. I was in the wrong mood to read that. Lorraine

Re: [IceHorses] Under the Xmas tree

2007-12-14 Thread Anne Johnson
Laree Shulman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is where our kitty, Sam, has spent most of December for the last 19 years Hi Laree, How cute :-) We have had dogs in the past. Last year we had 2 kittens and no tree up. We had a tiny table tree. Now this year we will have a Christmas tree with

Re: [IceHorses] Under the Xmas tree

2007-12-14 Thread Penelope Hodge
How cute :-) We have had dogs in the past. Last year we had 2 kittens and no tree up. We had a tiny table tree. Now this year we will have a Christmas tree with all the trimmings. Now our kittens are over a year old and now we have our 2 outside older cats in the house. The one cat is

Re: [IceHorses] selling saddles

2007-12-14 Thread gemstonerotts
In a message dated 12/14/2007 8:29:57 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Husbands too, that is a good one. You know no matter what I did the darn things just didn't work. Husbands that is. This one never was right and now I am his caregiver. Sylvia

Re: [IceHorses] selling saddles

2007-12-14 Thread Lorraine
You know even if you love something it doesn't make sense to keep it if it doesn't work. That is a smart saying. That is how I feel about Dagur. And husbands too. LOL Lorraine Be a better

Re: [IceHorses] OT goat

2007-12-14 Thread Mic Rushen
On Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:23:05 -0500, you wrote: his first suspicion is always congenital heart defect. Yes, I must admit that was my first thought. I just hope the other 4 kids are OK - they are all by the same sire! Mic Mic (Michelle) Rushen

Re: [IceHorses] OT goat

2007-12-14 Thread Raven
Ah...Mic...I'm sorry. Poor little kid. ;p[ Raven Respect ALL Earthlings. We are all animals of this planet. We are all creatures.

[IceHorses] selling saddles

2007-12-14 Thread gemstonerotts
Hi, I am selling my saddles on Ebay. Assa is ready to move and the hauler is going to pick her up in ten days. Its cheaper than me moving her myself with the cost of gas. You know even if you love something it doesn't make sense to keep it if it doesn't work. I have two saddles that will

Re: [IceHorses] barn sour husbands

2007-12-14 Thread Nancy Sturm
Yeah - and mine's like one of my horses - barn sour. He WILL not leave! I'm kidding, he's basically a good guy, but any time two people live in the same space for 46 years, there will be down periods. Nancy

Re: [IceHorses] Under the Xmas tree

2007-12-14 Thread Nancy Sturm
Ah - what a great holiday photo. Nancy

Re: [IceHorses] Under the Xmas tree

2007-12-14 Thread Mic Rushen
On Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:02:35 -0800, you wrote: Expect them to climb the tree and take precautions. With kittens around, I find it useful to attach a hook to the ceiling then put a piece of wire from the top of the tree to the hook - at least then we don't have any disasters with the tree falling

Re: [IceHorses] Under the Xmas tree

2007-12-14 Thread Nancy Sturm
Our cats have never climbed a tree but they have never stopped batting at the ornaments. We lose some every year. Nancy

[IceHorses] IT's Me or the Herd

2007-12-14 Thread Raven
It's me or The Herd Ad http://www.equinenow.com/horse-ad-59734%3C 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 Earthlings. We are all animals of this planet. We are all creatures.

[IceHorses] How To Sneak Another Horse Home

2007-12-14 Thread Judy Ryder
14 WAYS TO SNEAK ANOTHER HORSE HOME 14. Move the fish to the cellar, the goats to the kitchen, the uncle to the sofa and the dogs to the barn. Rotate weekly. Add a horse to the mix on the fifth week. Stop the rotation when the horse gets to the barn. Confused but grateful spouse won't question

Re: [IceHorses] OT goat

2007-12-14 Thread sarah gibson
yesterday evening I found him in the goat shed, dead, with him mum and sister standing over him looking very sad. Mic - I can't help you with the cause but had the same thing happen as a child to my much loved year old Saanen doe. One moment she was alive and the next I found her dead in her

[IceHorses] forgot to mention the lunge picture

2007-12-14 Thread Jeannette Hoenig
I forgot to tell you the lunge picture is my oldest mare and I can work her with walk trot and cantor in ring using my finger and stomping my feet. She will be the best when we learn driving, my goal for me and her as I want to use my horses for logging and tree moving after I learn to drive.

Re: [IceHorses] OT goat

2007-12-14 Thread Anneliese Virro
yesterday evening I found him in the goat shed, dead, with him mum and sister standing over him looking very sad. Mic: Is there a chance that he was struck by lightening? One of my favorite horses, Venus, an Ofeigur fra Flugumyri daugther (looked like a carbon copy of him) was found dead in

Re: [IceHorses] working on horses, one on one

2007-12-14 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 14/12/2007, Jeannette Hoenig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had a really good day. The oldest mare is the first one in the picture, she is 14 and the gelding is next, age9 and the last one is 4. They all look bright-eyed and happy. It looks like you have great riding weather too. Wanda

[IceHorses] A good horsey day

2007-12-14 Thread susan cooper
I took Andi out today with my Mom's horse, Fireman. I thought they would go good together because they both have a fast walk. I put Andi in front, we rode side by side, and I put him behind. He was his typical, perfect Andi self no matter where he was. Andi is definately my dream-come-true

RE: [IceHorses] Little Lady

2007-12-14 Thread Karen Thomas
Yes, she's a cute little Grandma but she's steadfast in her belief that the world is her kingdom She's adorable. She was never saddle-trained? Her daughter, Saga, was a great little broodmare, but she's also a wonderful riding horse. Saga sure didn't fall too far from that tree,

Re: [IceHorses] working on horses, one on one

2007-12-14 Thread Judy Ryder
I spent the day working on mounting and riding down the road away from the barn with each of my iceys. Thanks, Jeannette, for the report and the pictures! Love 'em! What type of saddle are you using in the pictures? Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com

Re: [IceHorses] Little Lady

2007-12-14 Thread Raven
Omgosh...Wanda, look at the adorable face!! How old is she? 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 Earthlings. We are all animals of this planet. We are all creatures.

Re: [IceHorses] A good horsey day

2007-12-14 Thread Judy Ryder
perfect Andi self no matter where he was. Andi is definately my dream-come-true horse! Great! I'm so glad, and thanks for updating us on Andi! Do you still have Foxy? Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com

Re: [IceHorses] Little Lady

2007-12-14 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 14/12/2007, Raven [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Omgosh...Wanda, look at the adorable face!! How old is she? She IS adorable, and she knows it. One of her favorite things in the spring is to have me groom her head. I gently tug out little bits of the grey hair on her forehead bit by bit...I don't

Re: [IceHorses] A good horsey day

2007-12-14 Thread Raven
Oh Susan...I'm green with envy! 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 Earthlings. We are all animals of this planet. We are all creatures.

Re: [IceHorses] A good horsey day

2007-12-14 Thread susan cooper
--- Judy Ryder [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you still have Foxy? Yippers, and Mom is going to ride her when I ride Raven out, starting with just a 3 mile ride. She is pretty out of shape, just like Raven. Susan in NV Nevermore Ranch http://users.oasisol.com/nevermore/ Disclaimer

Re: [IceHorses] Little Lady

2007-12-14 Thread Raven
She's 23 What a sweetheart. How long have you had her and do you still ride her? 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 Earthlings. We are all animals of this planet. We are all creatures.

Re: [IceHorses] A good horsey day

2007-12-14 Thread Lorraine
That is wonderful. Nothing better than a good horse day. I plan on having one next time. Lorraine Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

RE: [IceHorses] Here's another..is it real?

2007-12-14 Thread Jeannette Hoenig
this is so good it doesn't look real!

RE: [IceHorses] working on horses, one on one

2007-12-14 Thread Jeannette Hoenig
What type of saddle are you using in the pictures I have a 19 in. seat of a Torsion Endurance model. Does anyone on the site do pulling or logging with their icelandics? Haven't heard anything like this and wondered if anyone tried and it didn't work out?

[IceHorses] Wind Rider Challenge

2007-12-14 Thread Judy Ryder
(Liz to assist a finalist and a prize donated by Dave Genadek) PENNSYLVANIA HORSE WORLD EXPO News Release For more information: Stephanie Shertzer Lawson, (717) 509-9800/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] December 12, 2007 Pennsylvania Horse World Expo Adds Wind Rider Challenge The Hottest New Cross