This is a cute cat picture:
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Judy
http://www.horsethink.com/
Lorraine
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> oh i love bud commercials! man..i am so ready for
> spring!
>
Me too. It has been a chilly 67 degrees here.
Lorraine
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Raven
Lucy & Molly, the Girl Doggies
Huginn & Dixie Chick, the Back Behind the Barn Ponies
Maggie Rose, the cat who ma
> Me too. I was just speaking to a friend on the phone who watched a
> rider warming his horse up in the woods at the WC, using elastics on
> the legs.
>
> Another rider warmed up using an Icelandic bit and DROP (not flash)
> noseband, then put on a snaffle for the class.
Mic, what type of elas
On Jan 15, 2008 10:24 PM, Wanda Lauscher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Here's a pic taken tonight after Sophie had her bath.
>
Oh no not another bath! What did she get into now? Look at that cute
little face.
--
Anna
Southern Ohio
On Jan 15, 2008 5:56 PM, Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wro>
> its like giving ritalin to a child who has
> energy the good lord gave him
okay just one more thing - I tried lungung Calvin before a show once
-everyone else once did- it got him so fired up, he was barely
rideable. Practi
On Jan 15, 2008 5:56 PM, Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>the theme song from
> "Cops" bad boys bad boys whatcha gonna do. haha
>
After seeing those photos, looks like a perfect theme song. ok no
more typing - my nail polish is wet!
--
Anna
Southern Ohio
>From an article on The Horse:
>>>Adult onset spavin (typically referred to as bone spavin) is probably the
>>>most common form of spavin and is associated with "wear and tear" or
>>>repetitive trauma due to performance demands in mature or older horses,
>>>Dechant states. "In addition to the f
> I wonder how the torque would compare with, say, showjumpers ridden on
> grass with very long grass studs? I suppose at least in an ice
> competition the horses are going just in more or less straight lines,
> with long, easy corners, unlike showjumpers or eventers who have to
> make very tight
Anyways, been typing this between patients and am probably rambling,
but I think Walls is neither nuts or has a screw loose. He's just your
perfect baby who loves to go fast and isn't crazy about some situations
that he comes across.
I loved that post, Anna. Yes, I agree.
foxtrot.
janice
--
yipie tie yie yo
> > > gaited eye candy there... and he was aced.
>
> What is 'aced'?
injected with ace, a horse sedative/tranquilizer. They ace your horse
to perform surgery for instance. they inject a small amount to calm.
one man told me he knows trainers who train with it. inject a small
amount and whe
> You see a lot of very silly horse behavior before the start of a ride.
> Because the longer distance riders start earlier than the Limited Distance
> that I ride, we get to hang around camp and watch the rodeo.
yes, haha. A friend of mine does competitive trail and I ride with
her and we pra
On Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 02:26:49PM -0600, Janice McDonald wrote:
> I have a friend horse hunting and she told me this weekend she had
> found one she liked but it refused to be anywhere but first on a ride
> and if not first would jig. Other than that she really liked it.
> Then she said "so if I
I can hardly wait to have an Icelandic in camp. I'm hoping for a more
relaxing experience.
I betcha you're in for the time of your life, Nancy. I DO think there are
some Icelandics with some in-born "impulsion" (not literally using the word
in the dressage sense, but meaning somewh
I have a friend horse hunting and she told me this weekend she had
found one she liked but it refused to be anywhere but first on a ride
and if not first would jig. Other than that she really liked it.
Then she said "so if I end up buying it, will you be my leap frog trail
buddy
> Karen had Teev in a sidepull or a bit but when I got him home he
> purely HATED a bit. maybe something to do with my hands?? I was
> scared to ride him in a sidepull, afraid he would disregard me
completely and do whatever he wanted. But i found he is perfectly
responsive in a s
A good riding friend of mine I would recommend to anyone as a
wonderful potential horse home is looking for a gaited horse that is
short, calm and reliable. You could not find a better home. She
would like a gaited horse less than 14hh. She is not real heavy. She
is 62 years old, rides treeless
Does he have a sidepull or bit in his mouth? Do you know if he was ridden
with the sidepull then? I've only had it on him a few minutes at home. I
do recall riding him in the ring next to the barn with the
sidepull and we switched him to a bit for better steering
Good eyes, An
On 1/15/08, Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> He has a screw loose i think. he is ground
> trained/trained to death. does tricks for godssakes. He has been
> trail ridden thousands of miles. Does fine in small groups, goes
> insane with excitement in large groups. Its his thing to
On Jan 15, 2008 4:32 PM, Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > gaited eye candy there... and he was aced. Stonewall wasn't. I can
> be proud of that if nothing else!
What is 'aced'?
V
As for field trialers, I don't know about endurance people,
There are a lot of rules for endurance, but most of them focus on keeping
the horses safe, sound and healthy.
You see a lot of very silly horse behavior before the start of a ride.
Because the longer distance riders start earlier than
After you go out with a couple of nice horsie treats few days in a row and
she'll be meeting you at the gate!
On 1/15/08, Nancy Sturm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> As far as training the hot horse at home before taking him to a field trial
> or endurance race, I have to agree in theory with Vicka, but have found in
> actual practice that it isn't really possible to set up a field trial
> environment or
On 1/15/08, Nancy Sturm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> If he
> got so silly or forward or "goey" or whatever you want to label it that he
> seemed not to be capable of thinking, I would get off and stand beside him
> until he cooled off. I had some slow completion times, but he did settle
> down
> Does he have a sidepull or bit in his mouth? Do you know if he was
> ridden with the sidepull then? I've only had it on him a few minutes
> at home. I do recall riding him in the ring next to the barn with the
> sidepull and we switched him to a bit for better steering
Karen had Teev in a
On Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 12:43:23PM -0800, Nancy Sturm wrote:
> As far as training the hot horse at home before taking him to a field trial
> or endurance race, I have to agree in theory with Vicka, but have found in
> actual practice that it isn't really possible to set up a field trial
> envir
I was riding my jaspar around the campground at the field trial and
the woman actually prominent in hosting the event commented on his
beautiful mane etc., asked me where I got him and I said "he's my old
Jaspar, you know him, my good old trail horse." and she said "oh
yeah, out of Gallant Boy, he
On 1/15/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> proud of
> both student and pony, and feel like *i've* learned the biggest lesson
> of all of us.
>
> --vicka
>
I have a friend horse hunting and she told me this weekend she had
found one she liked but it refused to be anywhere but first
Its like with jaspar and Teev, when we are on the trail and the horses
in front of us start moving out faster, they don't go, they wait til I
ask them, then I have to do some clucking and butt scooching in the
saddle and then they will go, and keep up. Stonewall is on high alert
at all times just
As in, on a proper ice rink as used for ice hockey etc. Yes.
In Iceland, it's as in frozen lakes. This particular one just announced is
in Woodstock VT, which is in the Green Mountains, near the Killington ski
resort. It's a very cold area, and they do skate outside on ponds and lakes
ther
Good grief - again. I am learning way more than I bargained for here.
Are they really on ice? As in frozen water?
Yes, frozen water. I remember having that same stunned reaction, Nancy.
Karen Thomas, NC
On Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 11:20:30AM -0800, Kaaren Jordan wrote:
> Since we are thinking of moving to Bend Oregon, I wonder what people up
> there do when there is snow (albeit 8-10" annually)??? Anyone live there
> who wants to weigh in?? The few locals I have spoken too just don't ride
> when it
Since we are thinking of moving to Bend Oregon, I wonder what people up
there do when there is snow (albeit 8-10" annually)??? Anyone live
there who wants to weigh in?? The few locals I have spoken too just
don't ride when it gets under 35F. May not be a bad idea to give them
Karen,
Does he have a sidepull or bit in his mouth? Do you know if he was
ridden with the sidepull then? I've only had it on him a few minutes
at home. I do recall riding him in the ring next to the barn with the
sidepull and we switched him to a bit for better steering
--
Anna
Southern Ohio
> "impulsive is not the same thing as impulsion."
Wow. I need to remember that one. A couple of years ago we were out riding
and I told Robert Hoogendyk that I actually liked hot horses because I was
never good with needing to create impulsion. He just sort of rolled his
eyes at me - I was r
On Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:43:52 -0800, you wrote:
>Good grief - again. I am learning way more than I bargained for here. Are
>they really on ice? As in frozen water?
As in, on a proper ice rink as used for ice hockey etc. Yes.
Mic
Mic (Michelle) Rushen
---
> What do you think about moving them as individuals? is it beneficial for
> them? do you have a chance to "check" them out (mentally, physically, and
> emotionally?)
Since we have two horses at home and two at Creekside, we don't exactly have
a "herd" anywhere, although Tosca and Hunter live
HI Everyone, Solheimar is proud to announce "Horses on Ice" a horse expo
in Woodstock, VT on March 14, 2008 from 7-9 P.M. We will have a night
to
remember with professionals as well as amature riders showing what the
Icelandic horse is capable of.
Good grief - again. I am le
. When I get her home I won't chase her in, but I
> wonder how long it will take for her to allow me to approach her since
> she seems to be conditioned to avoid capture.
I can't remember how old she is, but I'll bet it isn't very long.
I bought a large 14.1 grade pony named Dusty. I was unplea
I can attest that when I tried the BF thing out here in Calif. we had a bit
of "Calif Ice" in a few places to get to our trails. I too had heard that
horses don't slip as much BF as they do shod. I always get off & walk
through any "questionable" conditions first BEFORE I ride my horses through
>>> If we come back to the barn with a load of hay and the horses are
>>> nearby, I have to lock them in the stalls. We only have two, the mare
>>> willingly goes into hers, but when I want to put the two boys in their
>>> 12 X 12 stall they get a bit antsy. They get better every time knowing
i just know if I put Tivar's meals on the roof he would not hesitate
to climb up there and get it :)
Janice
--
yipie tie yie yo
Pugs have those eyes that look so sad.
They really do LOOK that way, but they are probably about the
happy-go-luckiest breed I know. Frank is rarely sad or upset. All the
world is his oyster... :) I look at the pictures of all of your little
"pretty" dogs (Sophie, Arnie, Ruby...) with
he is not an icelandic horse Vicka. He is half horse, half
hummingbird, has been clocked by a vehicle at 20 mph at a saddle rack,
not a true rack.
I had to smile when Janice explained that Stonewall isn't Icelandic. Yep,
that's pretty much it. I've met Stonewall, and he's a d
On Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 11:43:22AM -0600, Janice McDonald wrote:
> trail ridden thousands of miles. Does fine in small groups, goes
> insane with excitement in large groups. Its his thing to get over.
[...]
> I think all of us have issues
> we have to work out with our horses, and me, I am work
I don't think they do race, actually - it's usually just tolt classes
and pace displays, at least from what I've seen on the internet/talking to
friends who have been to or ridden at them.
I think you misunderstood my intent. To me, zooming a horse around at a
"mere" show-speed tolt would c
On 1/15/08, Virginia Tupper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> It will be different when I move them home. I'll probably follow the
> boarding barn schedule for a while because they're familiar with it,
> but after that I want to them to stay out most of the time, especially
> after we get a run-in.
>
On 1/15/08, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Ok, if you insist... :) Betty Sue wasn't very cooperative about posing with
> wiggle-worm Frank, but pugs are sooo easy to get to pose. Just make a silly
> noise, and they have to stop and tilt their heads to think about it. Betty
Thanks for
On Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:45:56 -0500, you wrote:
>Think about that for a minute. These horses RACE on ice at these barbaric
>events with riders on their backs, affecting their balance, and with
>weighted boots with the same amount of horrific rein contact as in the big
>shows
I don't think the
On Jan 15, 2008 12:42 PM, Judy Ryder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Does she have a good reason to be "caught"?
Probably not good enough for her.
> Can you condition her to look forward to you coming towards her? or being
> with you?
I'm planning to try after I have the horses home.
V
On Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:38:42 -0500, you wrote:
>Really...? Can YOUR car feel pain from arthritis? Does your horse have
>WHEELS that roll on ice, or bones/joints/muscles that take the brunt of
>concussions? Hard and slippery surfaces are known risk factors for bone
>spavin, and considering th
On Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 09:47:19AM -0800, Judy Ryder wrote:
> I think that winter shoes with borium or studs can be okay for horses if
> they *have* to go out and walk in icey conditions, altho it has been said
> that barefoot feet are not necessarily slippery (it's the metal shoes).
stjarni is
On Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 11:44:24AM -0600, Janice McDonald wrote:
> even with studs it causes torque on the joints.
true. this is why i said i'd turn stjarni out with the studded boots to
see what he felt comfortable doing before i'd ever try riding with them.
last year, with borium, he was pretty
With the borium or studs (ice nails) on the shoes, the legs are unable
to slide into place as they normally do. The hoof is grabbed by the
ground, and torque goes up the leg. This is not the best thing for a
breed that has spavin and cow hock problems.
Heck, I have Icelan
On Jan 15, 2008 12:37 PM, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Remember they WILL be at home soon, and the snow WILL
> eventually melt. And when all this falls into place, have your reading
> material handy and a few carrots or cookies and prepare to have some fun
> playing. :)
Oh yeah, I
On Jan 15, 2008 1:02 PM, Anna Hopkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Things I'd think about. Is she really comfortable with her saddle?
We use a Sensation most of the time. Occasionally Alex will use her
Wintec 250, but it's been a long time since she prefers the Sensation.
> Is the only time s
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shouldn't.
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Karen Thomas, NC
> If your horses were shod with winter shoes they would be fine - a bit
> like the difference between driving a car in summer tyres or with
> studded winter tyres. I don't think there's any problem with riding in
> icy conditions providing you are well prepared for them.
I think that winter shoe
If your horses were shod with winter shoes they would be fine - a bit
like the difference between driving a car in summer tyres or with
studded winter tyres. I don't think there's any problem with riding in
icy conditions providing you are well prepared for them.
Think abou
even with studs it causes torque on the joints.
Janice
--
yipie tie yie yo
> i agree. i'd also think you might put off taking him to a public event
> like a field trials until he had that training. a freaked-out horse is
> a danger to himself, his riders, and other horses and riders present too.
its a long story. He has a screw loose i think. he is ground
trained/
If your horses were shod with winter shoes they would be fine - a bit
like the difference between driving a car in summer tyres or with
studded winter tyres. I don't think there's any problem with riding in
icy conditions providing you are well prepared for them.
Really...
On Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 05:25:06PM +, Mic Rushen wrote:
> If your horses were shod with winter shoes they would be fine - a bit
> like the difference between driving a car in summer tyres or with
> studded winter tyres. I don't think there's any problem with riding in
> icy conditions providing
Judy, I've seen this on the list before and don't understand. It
suggests that there are riders who DO support riding horses on ice. Is
that true? Gayle and I accidently rode horses on ice last year and
swear we will never never NEVER go out with those conditions again.
On Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 08:56:19AM -0800, Judy Ryder wrote:
> Why do we not support riding horses on ice?
it's hard on the horses' bodies and dangerous to both rider and horse.
--vicka (whose riding ring has been a skating rink for several weeks now)
On Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:18:59 -0800, you wrote:
>Gayle and I accidently rode horses on ice last year and swear we will never
>never NEVER go out with those conditions again.
If your horses were shod with winter shoes they would be fine - a bit
like the difference between driving a car in summer
>>> Send a picture with Betty Sue. Arnie is really go about playing with
>>> both Oscar and Shelby. He can really wrestle and rough house with Oscar
>>> and can play pull with Shelby much gentler than husky old Oscar.
Ok, if you insist... :) Betty Sue wasn't very cooperative about posing wit
Judy, I've seen this on the list before and don't understand. It suggests
that there are riders who DO support riding horses on ice. Is that true?
Gayle and I accidently rode horses on ice last year and swear we will never
never NEVER go out with those conditions again. The snow had melted a
On Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 11:29:13PM -0600, Raven wrote:
> The old Nano had a better shape than the new Nano.
you can still get those on ebay (and i think my university store has a
back stash, maybe other stores do too? -- i'd google)
anyway i think it's a pretty personal decision, and you shou
> you cant ride a horse with soft hands or soft reins if your horse has
> a problem and needs training.
i agree. i'd also think you might put off taking him to a public event
like a field trials until he had that training. a freaked-out horse is
a danger to himself, his riders, and other horses
On 1/15/08, Virginia Tupper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I think we have a wonderful relationship, but she's so stoic that she
> could be hiding how much she hates me! LOL
>
> In the field she always avoids me, and I've noticed that since Alex
> has grown almost as tall as me that Gat is beginning
In a message dated 1/15/2008 8:17:33 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED])
My pony is a pet there is no doubt about that. I had to laugh the teenager
that owns the filly that is staying here to be weaned, lays down next to her
owner. Then she plays with
> The chasing in from the fields, from what I can surmise, has been her
> only experience. When I get her home I won't chase her in, but I
> wonder how long it will take for her to allow me to approach her since
> she seems to be conditioned to avoid capture.
Does she have a good reason to be "ca
Janice has an interesting hock video:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=cvW8JApiuEQ
Judy
http://icehorses.net
http://clickryder.com
On 1/15/08, Mary <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Arnie is very handsome! I have a dog that I can't get to wear a top
> knot...how did you do it?
>
>
We use the dental braces rubber band so that it only has to be twisted
once. We start the top knot in their hair as soon as there's anything
to get a
>>> Gat has always acted hesitant and fearful around people but never
thought about the chasing in from the pasture as a 'bad' thing (newbie me).
Join the club - we've all been there, so no apologies needed. Remember the
Parelli idea about the initial "friendly game" where you just take a lawn
> Gat has always acted hesitant and fearful around people but never
> thought about the chasing in from the pasture as a 'bad' thing (newbie
> me).
>
> Do you always go out and get each horse individually? What if you
> want to move the herd?
I think you have to decide how you want to relate to
In a message dated 1/15/2008 7:44:45 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Yes, that is a great photo, but it sure makes me glad I am here in SoCal. My
horse would freeze there. He has very little coat and then he has been shaved
on the lower half for the riding. It is goin
Ohmigosh!!
This is funny!
http://flickr.com/photos/islandpferde/1206696899/in/set-72157601569036835/
http://flickr.com/photos/islandpferde/1206819181/in/set-72157601569036835/
The Icelanders would make fun of me for teaching the horses tricks such as
standing on the pedestal and bowing!! Now
> Little rascal! Has your pulse come back to normal yet? Scary!
This is more normal:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=G_n9ziF4gGs
Judy
http://icehorses.net
http://clickryder.com
On 1/15/08, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> He's so cute! How big is he compared to the others?<
He's about 7 lbs, Shelby is 6 lbs and Oscar is just under 10 lbs.
He's a little taller than Oscar, but not so muscular. Oscar is round
and muscular. Arnie is tall and lean. Shelby's just
On Jan 15, 2008 11:52 AM, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I couldn't say. I can only say that's not the kind of relationship that I
> want with my horses, where they are "livestock" as opposed to partners or
> pets
I want a partnership with my horses.
Gat has always acted hesitant and
I went to Best Buy over the weekend and looked at iPods. So...which
one is the best? I liked the iTouch...pretty cool toy. The old Nano had
a better shape than the new Nano.
I think any are probably fine for music. But, if you like videos, I
wouldn't go with the iTouch or the Nano - v
On Jan 15, 2008 11:42 AM, Nancy Sturm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> From what I've read, it seems as if you and Gat have a wonderful
> relationship, so I'm not really suggesting that she is avoiding contact with
> you, so maybe when you get her home it will be a whole different scenario.
I t
At the farm where I purchased Gat and Orri, the horses were 'rounded
up' by a dog and chased in to the barn where they went in to their
stalls. At the boarding barn the gates are opened and the horses rush
pell-mell to their stalls where they know grain is waiting for them
at the field trial this weekend I had comments on my reins, which are
mohair, and I adore them. two different field trialers, when my horse
acted up said "you need some reins that dont slip through your hands!"
(even as I held one hand to my knee while he wheeled in what seemed
to me endless viol
>
> When I try to 'catch' Gat in the pasture she runs away--is it because
> she's only used to being chased inside?
Does she run away every time or just every now and then?
>From what I've read, it seems as if you and Gat have a wonderful
relationship, so I'm not really suggesting that she is av
>
> I think if you pick up a five lb bag of sugar or flour, or something that
> weights five lbs, you get a "feel" of how your muscles are working to lift
> that weight, which can be applied to what you exert on the reins.
The hunter/jumper folks used to have students actually ride with silk thre
Great photo!
Nancy
Arnie is very handsome! I have a dog that I can't get to wear a top
knot...how did you do it?
Mary Dudley, LVT
"Just Dream It"
Fandango Ranch
Cantle sitting...?
http://flickr.com/photos/islandpferde/1206696911/in/set-72157601569036835
And I believe this is the horse that was the favorite to win, but who lost
when he had a hunk of hoof fall off in the final...? More "rollkur" - yuck:
http://flickr.com/photos/islandpferde/1207774240/in
Hey, remember the rider with the beaded noseband who was defended on that
website as a good competitor, or maybe a role model...? I remember her
name was Runa, since I have a horse by that name. There were a couple of
really bad pictures of her in that Cavallo article. Anyway, here she is
ag
Oh my gosh! Take a look at the contorted picture of the right front hoof of
this horse:
http://flickr.com/photos/islandpferde/1207774256/in/set-72157601569036835
See how twisted it is out to the side?
That's the horse who lost the huge hunk of hoof in the finals...he was the
favorite to win the
>>> Arnie's almost all grown up and he's discovered the nice warm area in front
>>> of the woodburner. He's been quite good about wearing his little top knot
He's so cute! How big is he compared to the others?
You should see "little" Frank now. He's taller than Betty Sue and about 3x as
bro
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Laree Shulman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> A friend of mine, when she first started hauling a horse trailer,
> paid an instructor from a truck driving school to give her two lessons
> and they spent a lot of time working on backing the trailer. She said
> it was
Little rascal! Has your pulse come back to normal yet? Scary!
Bern
Looking to get an MP3 player so I can listen to music while working
out, in the barn riding, waiting at the doctorsetc.
I went to Best Buy over the weekend and looked at iPods. So...which
one is the best? I liked the iTouch...pretty cool toy. The old
Nano had a better shape than the new
On Jan 14, 2008 9:40 PM, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Since in her
> past life, she was chased into the stall anytime she needed to come in,
> I've vowed that I will NOT chase her...
At the farm where I purchased Gat and Orri, the horses were 'rounded
up' by a dog and chased in t
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