On one of the dog lists I belong to they're discussing retractable
horse leads--anyone heard of those?
V
--
Virginia Tupper
NB, Canada
In the rack, each foot sets down separately, even timing; but the timing
of
the pick up is lateral; they are moving, picking up, more closely together
in time.
I think part of my struggle with identifying photos of gait is that my
experience of gait is primarily from riding and that with
A wonderful video of a horse given a second chance after she soured at
showing.
http://tinyurl.com/3yhrah
Okay Raven, that brought the tears. What an inspiring video.
I'm thinking this is what Twist (failed racehorse, failed endurance horse)
has in his future. Tosca is not going to be
On Jan 30, 2008 12:39 AM, Raven [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
A wonderful video of a horse given a second chance after she soured at
showing.
http://tinyurl.com/3yhrah
That's wonderful.
Honey is still showing but not grumpy. Is the difference that she's
being walked around the circuit?
V
Without generalizing, there is a level of concern among US endurance riders
concerning how horses are ridden in the Middle East.
Nancy
I get to go back for my follow-up chest x-ray on Thursday. Pneumonia
is NOT
fun!
Hi Karen,
I really sympathise I was a regular pneumonia sufferer. It's no fun and
it takes time to get your fitness back. I found swimming and the
trampette worked for me. When I tried riding I fell off in
I finally went for a ride. It was a balmy 63 degrees.
Yes Scooter was a good boy.
Well done Lorraine!. I still get apprehensive before a ride from my
broken ribs event and other people falling off and getting injured (and
telling me about it). I'm hoping that with the warmer weather
I thought maybe stepping pace, but again, I was expecting pace.
A rack can look like a stepping pace if you are looking at the pick up
of the feet. In the rack, each foot sets down separately, even timing; but
the timing of the pick up is lateral; they are moving, picking up, more
closely
Flexi makes a retractable lunge line. I don't know if I'd use one for a lead,
but they're okay as a lunge line.
Cheryl
Icelandic Sheepdogs Icelandic Horses
www.sandcreekicelandics.com
On one of the dog lists I belong to they're discussing retractable horse
leads--anyone heard of those?
No, and I'm instantly skeptical. I have 2-3 retractable dog leads, some
for under 25-pound dogs, and some for Simon and Connie- over 50 pounds. The
ones for larger dogs are notably heavier.
The first phase of the Cornell Univ Vet School Sweet itch study
results are in. I will copy the results so you all will get to see
just what I know. I sent Tivar's bloodwork in as the one with Sweet
itch i suspected (he rubbed hair off and had lesions etc) and nasi as
the control horse, a horse
i know, i hope that poor woman in the photo is passed away now and
spared that her photo is being sold on ebay as funny vintage photos!
altho I think my 9th grade photo is even worse. I had cateye glasses
for godssakes.
Janice--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John
Anyone else getting a winter storm? I looked at the
weather online (at work) at 3:30pm yesterday and it
said 4pm - Light Snow, 5pm - Blizzard. I looked out
the window and it was snowing really hard so I asked
my boss if I could leave early. Everyone else in the
office lives in town, but I have
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3uCyBG7vyo
Nice. Did he feel proud of himself?
he was kinda like oh for is that all you wanted?!?
janice
--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John Wayne
On another board I'm on this is being bashed and made fun of (okay,
all things Parelli are fair game there). But, this looks to have some
merit, does anyone here have it, and what are the thoughts of the
group on it? You guys know I'm not a Parelli fan, but this looks
interesting. ;)
Steph
-
On one of the dog lists I belong to they're discussing retractable
horse
leads--anyone heard of those?
I can't see the purpose of this, but I'd worry if they were made of the same
thin line that retractable dog leads are. If your horse got caught up in
that stuff, there could be
My kids are grown, but back when... all the schools cancelled in our area
but ours. I dutifully got the kids to school inspite of law enforcement
telling everyone to stay home!
Got home and heard on the radio... our school had finally decided to cancel,
gr!
Picked up my daughter at Junior
http://iceryder.net/videogaitnanna3.html
Judy
http://iceryder.net
http://clickryder.com
There's a young woman in the Pacific Northwest who does her trot outs at
endurance rides with a collar.
Sort of like this one:
http://www.valleyvet.com/halters/Free-Head-Horse-Collar I am not quite sure
what the purpose is, but the horse is beautifully obedient. She rides like
a wild woman
On Jan 29, 2008 6:25 PM, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I get to go back for my follow-up chest x-ray on Thursday. Pneumonia is NOT
fun!
Hope you get to feeling better...
I had an accident at work (I work at the Walmart Distribution Center
now) and ended up under about 500lbs of
Well done Lorraine!. I still get apprehensive before
a ride from my
broken ribs
I got bucked off a horse about ten years ago. It
resulted in broken ribs and a head injury ( was
wearing a helmet). I was afraid to ride for at least
6 months. By the way. What did John Wayne say?
I drove home in it yesterday, no school here in SE MN because of the
wind chill, I got all the way to school and they canceled it when I
was in the parking lot, I was not really happy about that... I suspect
parents had a lot of kids up and dressed for the bus, when they
announced that school
It's called a Flexi Lead. They work great. But...be careful with them.
It your dogs gets tangles in the lead, and pulls tight, it can cut to
the bone. Same thing with your hands, never...ever grab the lead part
to control your dog. I hope this makes sense. Raven
ones for larger dogs are notably heavier. I have to wonder how heavy
they'd have to be to be able to hold a 1000-pound horse. I'd think
that the
mechanics required for such a critter would either be too heavy to be
comfortable, or the lead would be very fragile.
I'd also wonder about
Judy, who is Lin, and where is she located. I have a friend in search
of a trained pony for her short husband and she is wanting something
that looks like Barney. Could you hook us up?
Lin is on the list, so hopefully you are connected by now, but just in case,
her email address is:
I am a Sub Teacher, so really had no choice but to go into my job...
but I was early cause I am doing a LONG TERM sub job, yet it is
called a daily job, so I went in an hour late, instead of 2, I got to
the parking lot and the office Manager called to tell me school was
closed, then I heard it on
There's a young woman in the Pacific Northwest who
does her trot outs at
endurance rides with a collar.
I think that is a neat idea.
Lorraine
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The first phase of the Cornell Univ Vet School Sweet itch study
results are in. I will copy the results so you all will get to see
just what I know. I sent Tivar's bloodwork in as the one with Sweet
itch i suspected (he rubbed hair off and had lesions etc) and nasi as
the control horse, a
Hey guys,
Joe sent this to me this morning, I love this review, so I thought I
would send it on to all of you too.
I know many of you have already ordered your copy of the book and will
be getting your personally autographed bookplate for pre-ordering.
However, I just wanted to get you excited
but how would you desensitize to gnat bites susan. Your info is
fascinating to consider.
Janice
--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John Wayne
stepping pace? whatever it is it is awesome. I really like Nanna.
Janice
--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John Wayne
On Jan 30, 2008 9:05 AM, IceDog [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Flexi makes a retractable lunge line. I don't know if I'd use one for a lead,
but they're okay as a lunge line.
Cheryl
Where would you buy that?
V
On Jan 30, 2008 12:24 PM, Raven [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It's called a Flexi Lead.
Those are for dogs only aren't they?
V
On Jan 30, 2008 9:02 AM, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On one of the dog lists I belong to they're discussing retractable horse
leads--anyone heard of those?
No, and I'm instantly skeptical.
I've never heard of them and thought they'd have to be pretty strong
for a horse.
V
I really like Nanna.
Janice
Me too. She's wonerful.
Nancy
Basically they inject a tiny amount of gnat saliva
over a period of time.
Now there's a career for someone with acute manual dexterity: the
extraction of gnat saliva.
Nancy
stepping pace? whatever it is it is awesome.
The first part sounds too evenly four-beat to me to be a stepping pace and I
don't think it's very lateral. I can say black-and-decker to the sound, but
then I have no rhythm and am totally musically impaired. :) I think her
head is moving too
They've tried that with itchy horses over here - not that effective,
or so I've heard. Basically they inject a tiny amount of gnat saliva
over a period of time.
so how do they get the gnats to salivate. ar ar ar
janice
--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John
Where would you buy that?
I don't see them offered through the cataloges so many they're not available
anymore?
Cheryl
Icelandic Sheepdogs Icelandic Horses
www.sandcreekicelandics.com
On 1/30/08, Susan Coombes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I really have taken
John Wayne's advice.
Sue Lincs, UK
HAHA. and thanks for saying that about other people telling you about
their falls making you nervous to ride. That is something I need to
bear in mind! I had so many train wrecks
but how would you desensitize to gnat bites susan. Your info is
fascinating to consider.
I guess it's the same way you desensitise to wasp and bee stings. First
you need a lot of gnat spit. I bet scientists are working on it.
http:/www.sweet-itch.co.uk/trials.html
The above link shows that
Now there's a career for someone with acute manual dexterity: the
extraction of gnat saliva.
Nancy
And really good eyesight as only the females bite!
Sue
I really have taken
John Wayne's advice.
Once again, what is John Wayne's advice?
Lorraine
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On Jan 30, 2008 12:56 PM, Stephanie Caldwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I had an accident at work (I work at the Walmart Distribution Center
now) and ended up under about 500lbs of freight.
Ouch! Hope you're feeling better soon!
V
And really good eyesight as only the females bite!
Oh my. So first you'd have to sex the little buggers?
Nancy
Once again, what is John Wayne's advice?
I assume everyone is talking about Janice's new e-mail signature: courage
is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John Wayne
Karen Thomas, NC
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Fon is beautiful and doesnt look old at all... how old IS she??
Janice--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John Wayne
On another board I'm on this is being bashed and made fun of (okay, all
things Parelli are fair game there). But, this looks to have some merit,
does anyone here have it, and what are the thoughts of the group on it?
I took a quick look at it the other day, and I wasn't impressed. I like the
Who is this rider? I don't suppose it matters. I wouldn't know him
anyway. It's interesting to read a few of the comments. They have a
real bullying tone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdnQXCUnspU
When I was a kid, I had a little pony trip like this and I immediatly
got off and checked her
I just know, in a RW a horse has to be able to reach. RW is my
favorite gait.
Janice
--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John Wayne
e-mail signature: courage
is being scared to death...and saddling up
anyway--John Wayne
interesting.
i thought it was embarassingly schmaltzy and was about to change it :)
Janice
--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John Wayne
I am working on Scooter's gait. There is potential.
But according to Carla, Dagur doesn't seem to have it
in him. Is it something he can learn eventually? My
MFT did it naturally. Do some Iceys do it naturally?
Lorraine
http://iceryder.net/videogaitnanna3.html
stepping pace? whatever it is it is awesome. I really like Nanna.
Nanna is a great horse!
We got some very nice videos of her!
Did she trot for you?
The first part sounds too evenly four-beat to me to be a stepping pace and
I
don't think it's
I assume everyone is talking about Janice's new
e-mail signature: courage
is being scared to death...and saddling up
anyway--John Wayne
interesting.
Lorraine
Be a better friend,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdnQXCUnspU
One of the previous comments that got lost in the shuffle:
im not saying the weight is the issue or the size of the rider. God
forgive me for being the only one here who cares about a horses well
being
Judy
http://iceryder.net
http://clickryder.com
Who is this rider? I don't suppose it matters. I wouldn't know him
anyway. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdnQXCUnspU
It looks like Walter Feldman to me, but I'm not sure.
When I was a kid, I had a little pony trip like this and I immediately got
off and checked her over. She had
On 30/01/2008, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I guess horses and ponies can trip over about anything, but I'd be checking
for a reason for a trip that big, especially on what seems to be flat,
groomed track.
If I recall correctly we were ripping across the front lawn, up onto
the
Bruce, who hasn't ridden since about 1963, wants to know Why does he have
him pulled up so short?
I do have a question about the stumble. When Bev has a horse stumble (and
eventually one will) she takes up on the reins to help the horse to regain
his footing. When I have a horse stumble (and
Here is a photo of Bekka at about 6 mons old.
All babies are sweet, but I don't think there's anything cuter than an
Icellandic foal.
Nancy
It looks like Walter Feldman to me, but I'm not sure.
Sounds like his voice.
Nancy
Judy Ryder [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
This one is very close to a classic picture.
I think it's a to die-for running walk. : )
-- Renee M.
Judy Ryder [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://iceryder.net/videogaitnanna3.html
I'm at work and there's limited sound on our computers, but this is a VERY
interesting little mover and shaker to me. I see lateral, and I see
relatively EVEN lateral movement, so not a stepping pace to my
On Jan 30, 2008 9:03 PM, Wanda Lauscher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What do you think?
I think that it depends on the horse. ;)
On very balanced horses I grab mane and give them their heads.
Especially strong minded balanced horses, if they're trail savvy then
they know far better how to regain
On 30/01/2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm at work and there's limited sound on our computers, but this is a VERY
interesting little mover and shaker to me. I see lateral, and I see
relatively EVEN lateral movement, so not a stepping pace to my eyes. BUT I
don't see
On Jan 30, 2008 6:48 PM, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I took a quick look at it the other day, and I wasn't impressed.
I downloaded all of the instructions (17 pages!) to reread when my
mind is functioning properly! ;) I don't think I like it as much as I
thought I did, as it seems to
To me, yanking on the reins is a gut reaction.
What do you think?
I think you're right and the rider in the video is not only yanking on the
horse's reins, he seems to be issuing some kind of a correction. Again, I
can't understand the language, but I don't think he's saying Oh, you poor
On 30/01/2008, Nancy Sturm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Bruce, who hasn't ridden since about 1963, wants to know Why does he have
him pulled up so short?
There is quite a ewe neck apparent in that riding style isn't there?
Now, if a horse is ridden in that fashion, that also means that the
back is
Bruce, who hasn't ridden since about 1963, wants to know Why does he have
him pulled up so short?
Good question. If the horse can't use his head to help with his balance...and
if his head is held high, then it seems natural to me that the horse can't see
where he's going. And if he can't
Look at her go sans bit on a loose rein and I'm thinking she
might be barefoot too. That is what NATURAL GAIT looks like.
I don't think Nanna has ever been shod.
Some may remember when Nanna won an Open 2 Gait Class at the EIGHA Gaited
Horse Show. There were 22 or some gaited horses of all
I think you're right and the rider in the video is not only yanking on
the horse's reins, he seems to be issuing some kind of a correction.
Again, I can't understand the language, but I don't think he's saying
Oh, you poor thing, here let me help you to your feet.
That's not what I'd
That's not what I'd guess he's saying either - not that I understand
German
swear words...
I don't think they're in German! :o)
Cheryl
Icelandic Sheepdogs Icelandic Horses
www.sandcreekicelandics.com
i thought it was embarassingly schmaltzy and was
about to change it :)
Janice
--
I swear Janice. I can't understand half of the words
you say. Schmaltzy???
Lorraine
Looking for last minute
On 30/01/2008, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
But some horses simply can't trot easily because of the way they are built -
I wouldn't really count that as stiffness in any bad way - it's just
different.
No not bad at all. I'm just always looking for stiffness issues when
I see these
On 30/01/2008, Janice McDonald [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
i thought it was embarassingly schmaltzy and was about to change it :)
Janice
Janice, I should start teaching you some Icelandic words or
phrases...I know all the choice ones ;).
Wanda
I am working on Scooter's gait. There is potential.But according to
Carla, Dagur doesn't seem to have it in him. Is it something he can learn
eventually?
That depends on how he's built, how old he is and many factors. Some DO
eventually develop some little bit of gait later in life as they
I just know, in a RW a horse has to be able to reach. RW is my
favorite gait.
Does it HAVE to have reach, or is that just the ideal? I know they are
supposed to overstride with r/w, but isn't the paso llano basically the same
gait as the r/w, at least as far as footfalls? And the
I think the reason I try to allow my horses to find their own balance
when they trip on rough ground, roots, rocks or whatever is that I
caused a very nice Thoroughbred mare to have a very bad fall. A friend
and I were riding down a slippery embankment to ford a creek in order
to start
Hi
Who is this rider? I don't suppose it matters. I wouldn't know him
anyway. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdnQXCUnspU
It looks like Walter Feldman to me, but I'm not sure.
Yes it is Walter.
Robyn
Icelandic Horse Farm
Robyn Hood Phil Pretty
Vernon BC Canada
www.icefarm.com
I mostly trail ride. There are times that I would
like to gait.
Lorraine
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I generally just grab some mane, to
stay on, and let the horse work it out. My
instincts tell me that trying to stay steady myself
is probably the best thing I could do for them. I'm
not sure that taking up contact is going to help
them?
Scooter fell to his knees one time and
This one is very close to a classic picture.
I think it's a to die-for running walk. : )
Yes, running walk, but slightly to the lateral. The in-flight front foot
would be closer to the vertical weight-bearing front leg, to be even,
square.
Judy
http://iceryder.net
Lorraine [EMAIL PROTECTED] kirjoitti:
I mostly trail ride. There are times that I would
like to gait.
I mostly trail ride too. And there are times I would like not to gait... :D And
I think I'm getting there as my horse gets more used to me and the place she
lives in and becomes more
I just know, in a RW a horse has to be able to reach. RW is my
favorite gait.
I see lateral, and I see relatively EVEN lateral movement, so not a
stepping pace to my eyes. BUT I don't see the reaching stepping under of the
back legs that I associate with a running walk. Neither do
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