--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Nancy Sturm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> The sun came out today and I got both horses ridden, back to back.
Tosca is the pony I never got as a child... -
> what a dream! >
Nancy
>
Hello Nancy,
I think you are in the NW also. It was great to get some sun
The sun came out today and I got both horses ridden, back to back. My
friend Gayle (who leaves tomorrow for a week in Florida) rode out with me
and Hunter. Too bad we didn't take a camera. There was still lots of snow
on a shady trail we choses.
Then we came back to the ranch, put Hunter aw
Well, here's what he's NOT doing. This is Brett Hanover, a pacing
Standardbred and ancestor to our Twist.
Nancy
<>
They are literally like having small children around - you talk to
> them and they learn! They learn from imitating us, speech and actions -
> although some species are more prone to imitate speech than actions and
> vice
> versa.
I think we may have a quiet one on our hands. At seven months,
> From Misty, in Alaska:
>
> When it's 24 below, I'll be sleeping in the snow...
>
Those are neat pictures. I can't imagine being that
cold. I am complaining about 45.
Lorraine
Looking for last mi
> Photo attached may show the ice coated trees, but
> the camera didn't
> capture the magical look.
Wow how pretty. Looks cold. It is 45 right now. bbr
Lorraine
Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo y
>
> yes, but i thought we were talking about icies, not wild horses??
> (though as always it's possible i've lost track of the thrread again :)
>
> --vicka
Oh -- I though you were commenting on the wild Dartmoor ponies Mic posted a
picture of with the brands on their hips.
I have one horse mi
She says that she trains her horses using natural methods - not sure
which sort - but she'e obviously been thinking along these lines. Anyone
interested in selling her a horse? She's on the east coast somewhere...
I'd consider our horses to be some of the best and most sensible trail
horses
On Mon, Feb 04, 2008 at 05:43:30PM -0800, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> One reason immediately pops to mind: A micro-chip cannot be read at a
> distance can it? So anytime someone wanted to identify a certain wild horse,
> they would have to capture it -- assuming they had the right one to begin
Judy Ryder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> What gait is this Standardbred doing (in harness)?
I see a lateral gait in a very close to one-foot support phase, but it looks
like there is a 2-foot support phase coming next.So, I'd be inclined to say
a rack (tolt), or maybe a saddle rack.
-
The video link below shows a friend of mine Peder Swenson riding
Blessi. I thought everyone might enjoy seeing this. Peder is over 6
feet in height.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb1bNjrUCv4
Regards, Pamela
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> i just had one of my cats microchipped, which seems like an infinitely
> easier, safer, and more information-dense technique. any ideas on why
> it has not been more widely adopted with horses...?
One reason immediately pops to mind: A micro-chip cannot be read
>
> Took a little video of the horses running up from
> the back:
>
I can't wait to get my camcorder. I see your ponies
are as clean as mine. I rained really hard last night.
Lorraine
Looking for l
On Feb 2, 2008 4:47 PM, Susan Peters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I used a combination of EFT and hypnosis after I had
> a fall and became fearful of riding. I knew that
> rationally, the greater the anxiety and tension the
> more i was increasing risk while riding but I could
> not shake
What a nice day you had. Lucky duck!
Raven
Lucy & Molly, the Girl Doggies
Huginn & Dixie Chick, the Back Behind the Barn Ponies
Maggie Rose, the cat who makes me sneeze
http://www.myspace.com/iceponygoddess
Respect ALL Earthlings. We are all animals of this planet. We are all creatures.
Today started out nice and sunny, then we had an unexpected heavy rain, and
then the sun came out again. Hopefully things will dry up within a few
days.
Took a little video of the horses running up from the back:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=e0d0LqJk9-0
Judy
http://iceryder.net
http://clickryd
>> would be great if some people who are into natural training and
natural gaits could be involved with the youth
i tried. every year there is summer camp in my area. two years in a
row i offered to helpwas told no thanks...we have an icelandic
trainer scheduled. anywho. btw...there are som
>> Looks like an Icelandic got a brief exposure in a Super Bowl ad:
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16aUPT9LEms)
Very cute ...but I think it was a Shetland Pony. <;]
Raven
Lucy & Molly, the Girl Doggies
Huginn & Dixie Chick, the Back Behind the Barn Ponies
Maggie Rose, the cat who makes me sneez
> >Anyone know of a good clicker training book aimed at the training of
> >parrots?
I have to ask: why would you need to clicker train a parrot? Parrots have
the intelligence of 3-5 year old kids. Most learn (at least understand)
dozens of human words, and some may learn hundreds of
>>> I would prefer to adopt adult dogs but the only dogs I can find locally
>>> seem to be lab, pit or shepherd mixes, all which Alex reacts to. I've
>>> been contacting agencies through Petfinder when I see a Standard Poodle,
>>> a Porty or a Bouvier but most agencies don't want to ship their
On Feb 4, 2008 7:08 PM, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I understand those of you with allergies needing to consider "unique" breeds
> of dogs...but other folks, please don't forget about all the strays and
> throwaways out there that need homes.
>
>
I rescued Lacey as well as the dog I
>>> The Schnoodles, Golden Doodles, etc., are all in the $700 plus range
around this area. V
I understand those of you with allergies needing to consider "unique" breeds
of dogs...but other folks, please don't forget about all the strays and
throwaways out there that need homes.
Karen Thomas,
Dakota is 10 and was $50.00
Shorty was 12 weeks and was $75
the breeder was getting out of breeding so Lacy was $50.00 I guess I
just got lucky they are all adorable and very SMART...
--
I and my horses love our track system!!!
http://picasaweb.google.com/dakota.charm/TrackSystem
The Soul
my ruby is designer by accident haha
Janice
--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John Wayne
On Feb 4, 2008 6:07 PM, Debbie K. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I have THREE designer dogs, one is 10, he is a great dog... Shorty is
> 2 years old and 20 lbs, Lacy is 9 months and is about 15 lbs now
> all are schnoodles, We did not pay much for any of them smart,
> smart dogs... I recommen
I have THREE designer dogs, one is 10, he is a great dog... Shorty is
2 years old and 20 lbs, Lacy is 9 months and is about 15 lbs now
all are schnoodles, We did not pay much for any of them smart,
smart dogs... I recommend them to everyone...
I and my horses love our track system!!!
http
> My saddle was very light and I could use hornbags with
> water bottles. What ever is comfortable. IMO
Thanks Lorraine.
I am so short waisted an
> endurance pommel is just as secure to me as a horn, which I think can
> be dangerous! Also if you sit in one and you feel perched forward or
> leaning back you can ask how the stirrups are adjusted and consider
> that accordingly.
> Janice
Janice,
I too am short-waiste
one with two d-rings in front and
> attach a grab strab. it can give you a stable balance point, and it
> can't poke you in the tummy or catch on your clothes.
>
> second, try full chaps or a full-seat pair of riding pants.
Vicka,
Thanks, great idea!
>
> Yes, I realize that this test was for culicoides. But since, for
> instance, Valurs low value (27) is not at all in sync with his fairly
> severe symptoms, I am saying that they are caused by something other
> than no-see-ums. And I wonder what it is.
>
> Anneliese
>
oh I see... from what I
> There was another Icelandic at the last ride and he did gait the
> whole time, but it was definitely not a tolt. I never was close
> enough to examine what gait he was doing.
Wonder what it was! Maybe someone can get a video next time.
> We were clipping along at a steady trot at a ride an
On Feb 4, 2008 4:02 PM, IceDog <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> You can see Bruneau at
>
> www.toltallyice.com/Bruneau.html
>
>
Wow! That's a big dog!! He's a beauty.
Does he shed a lot? My WFT sheds little puff balls of fur not individual hairs.
V
On Feb 4, 2008 3:06 PM, Wanda Lauscher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'm attaching a pic of him when he was a year old
>
Oh, he was gorgeous!!
V
> Supposedly because there are several different types of chip, all of
> which require different readers. Plus you can see a brand from a
> distance, which is useful with feral ponies.
I had always heard a visible brand was better to deter thefts but then
I read an interview with someone that use
You are right, dear Judy,
that is a hot brand. I am a bit confused, because this is the brand of one of
Germany's regional studbooks ( W = Westfalia ); our dear Gilla, born in the
Rhineland had a hot brand showing an "I" with a little crown about it.
A "new" hot brand doesn't look that "nice" ,
On Mon, 4 Feb 2008 14:45:41 -0500, you wrote:
>i just had one of my cats microchipped, which seems like an infinitely
>easier, safer, and more information-dense technique. any ideas on why
>it has not been more widely adopted with horses...?
Supposedly because there are several different types o
On Mon, 4 Feb 2008 14:45:34 EST, you wrote:
>Tell me something about the ponies, how big are they? Are they all that
>color? Sylvia
They are between about 11.2 and 12.2hh, but very strong and stocky. It
is, apparently, almost impossible to tell them from Icelandics
genetically. They are all bay
> Noas much as I loved Marty, his coat was tremendous and took three
> to four sessions a year at the groomers at $100 each visit.
Sorry to hear you lost Marty Wanda.
As much as we love Bruneau we have decided we won't get another newf when he
is gone.
Bruneau will be 10 years old in 2 mont
On Feb 2, 2008, at 2:34 PM, Janice McDonald wrote:
>
>>> What is the conclusion? We need to learn more about what causes the
>>> symptoms.
>>
>> I would say that these horses are reacting (or not) to something
>> other
>> than culicoides
>
> nope. this first portion of the study was to test for
On Mon, Feb 04, 2008 at 07:50:14PM -, judy3hhd wrote:
> Hi everyone. I have a dilema. I am buying a Bob Marshall saddle for
> my Icelandic. I'm not sure what to get.
warning, i know nothing about bob marshalls.
that said: i would suggest a few things:
rather than a saddle with a horn,
On 2/4/08, Lorraine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Aren't they precious? LOL.
>
> Lorraine
>
>
they are yes :) darlings!
Janice
--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John Wayne
wow they are very icey looking!
Janice
--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John Wayne
> Please help. I am normally a western saddle rider.
>
There is no law that says you can't ride endurance
with a horn. That is how I rode endurance for years.
My saddle was very light and I could use hornbags with
water bottles. What ever is comfortable. IMO
Lorraine
can you find one to sit in and try out? I am so short waisted an
endurance pommel is just as secure to me as a horn, which I think can
be dangerous! Also if you sit in one and you feel perched forward or
leaning back you can ask how the stirrups are adjusted and consider
that accordingly.
Janice
Hi everyone. I have a dilema. I am buying a Bob Marshall saddle for
my Icelandic. I'm not sure what to get. I like security in the
saddle. I sometimes have a problem with balance but am getting
better. I want to do endurance eventually but I won't know how much
until I try it the first ti
In a message dated 2/4/2008 11:43:55 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
Tell me something about the ponies, how big are they? Are they all that
color? Sylvia
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On Mon, Feb 04, 2008 at 07:43:08PM +, Mic Rushen wrote:
> Most of the "wild" ponies on Britain's moorlands are hot branded, as
> are many horse and pony breeds in Europe.
i just had one of my cats microchipped, which seems like an infinitely
easier, safer, and more information-dense technique.
> Our Wire Fox Terrier doesn't bother Alex either. She seems fine with
> poodles too, but she reacts to her cousins lab.
>
> I would like to get a larger dog than our terrier to add to the family
> after we move so I've got my eyes/ears open hoping to find the right
> match.
I know some people p
> Here's a picture of what appears to be a hot brand
> on an Icelandic Horse:
OUCH
Lorraine
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Maryland has been experiencing some uniquely warm weather as of late
and I have had great trail riding days, forgetting it is still
winter? I trailered myself and some friends to Fort Meade and was out
for aabout 4 hours, had a marvelous ride, one of my friends took her
horse for the first time
I got up to feed and the corrals are once again a
swimming pool. I am glad I haven't clip the boys
lately. It is going to be freezing tonight. This has
been a wet winter for AZ. If my mountains get snow I
will send pics.
Lorraine
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On 04/02/2008, Virginia Tupper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Did he shed a lot?
He was an outside dog, so his coat was absolutely tremendous.
I'm attaching a pic of him when he was a year old
Wanda
<>
We were clipping along at a steady trot at a ride and a rider passed
us on a tall Anglo-Arab gelding. He didn't look like he was exerting
any effort at all at a steady trot. His long legs outdistanced us in
no time.
Our daughter is buying a tall Anglo Arab mare (Seattle Slew grandaughter).
She
> Did anyone see the giant basketball player racing
> around the track on the horse that looked like a
> pony under his huge body, and he won by a nose, his
> nose, what a hoot. The jockeys came up to his waste
> as they walked past him. I wish that one would be on
> again, although I don't know w
Here's a picture of what appears to be a hot brand on an Icelandic Horse:
http://www.taktklar.de/go/content.asp?ID=1455
Judy
http://iceryder.net
http://clickryder.com
> This was so well done, and sorta touching I think!
>
That was totally awesome. Of course I am partial to
the Clysdale commercial. I love Hank. He He.
Lorraine
Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo yo
> Looks like an Icelandic got a brief exposure in a
> Super Bowl ad:
> (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16aUPT9LEms)
>
I saw that. Is that really an Icelandic. Very cute.
Lorraine
Be a better friend
>
> WHO wants a horse that tolts like that? And for use in
> endurance?
>
Deacon would not tolt during the many practice miles and two LD
endurance events we participated in. We trotted the whole way much
to my dismay at times (sore abs), but I was happy he was in a
confortable gait for
On Feb 4, 2008 1:57 PM, Wanda Lauscher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Noas much as I loved Marty, his coat was tremendous and took three
> to four sessions a year at the groomers at $100 each visit.
Did he shed a lot?
> Sophie doesn't cause any trouble for those that are allergic in our fami
On 04/02/2008, Virginia Tupper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Are you looking for another Newfie? I've read they're great with
> kids-- I wonder if their coat would affect my Alex
> V
Noas much as I loved Marty, his coat was tremendous and took three
to four sessions a year at the groomers
On Feb 4, 2008 12:03 AM, Wanda Lauscher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'm starting to pay attention to
> bulletin boards at the feed store.
Are you looking for another Newfie? I've read they're great with
kids-- I wonder if their coat would affect my Alex
V
An interesting article about PNH:
http://www.equestmagazine.com/article07-02-a4.php
Judy
http://iceryder.net
http://clickryder.com
http://iceryder.net/videofrance.html
Judy
http://iceryder.net
http://clickryder.com
Yes. I wasn't sure how funny I thought it was until the tiny jockey gave
the huge winner a celebratory pat, right on the groin.
Nancy
On Mon, 4 Feb 2008 08:03:49 -0800, you wrote:
>Could you help me? I'd like to translate "Dark Fire" to Icelandic for a
>mare. By the way - you have a GREAT website!
Dimmu-Brenna.
Mic
Mic (Michelle) Rushen
-
>
> oops the one you are looking for is "Rocky", scroll down to the right.
Thank God, Janice. I wasn't sure how touching the guy incinerating the cat
was.
Budweiser's horse ads really are wonderful, however.
Nancy
> >Looks like an Icelandic got a brief exposure in a Super Bowl ad:
> >(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16aUPT9LEms)
I was thinking the same. But cute commercial :)
Janice
--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John Wayne
I am not an endurance rider or member of any endurance organization,
but I am proud, as an owner of McCurdy Plantation Horses, that one won
a national endurance ride a few years back.
I am proud that he competed as a gaited horse in a normal endurance
ride, competing with horses of every breed.
T
Did anyone see the giant basketball player racing around the track on the horse
that looked like a pony under his huge body, and he won by a nose, his nose,
what a hoot. The jockeys came up to his waste as they walked past him. I wish
that one would be on again, although I don't know what the ad
On 2/2/08, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Father and son.
>
> Isak is expecting a little sibling in a little over two months.
will it be pinto like Isak? He is awesome, and such a nice
temperament as well as looks. oh yeah. and COLOR.
Janice
--
courage is being scared to death...
On Mon, 4 Feb 2008 08:25:24 -0800, you wrote:
>Looks like an Icelandic got a brief exposure in a Super Bowl ad:
>(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16aUPT9LEms)
>
Cute, but not an Icelandics I think.
Here's one for you parrot people...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8f3kbQL0kU
Mic
Mic (Michelle
On 2/4/08, Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> This was so well done, and sorta touching I think!
>
> http://sports.aol.com/nfl/superbowlads
>
>
> Janice
>
oops the one you are looking for is "Rocky", scroll down to the right.
janice
--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up
This was so well done, and sorta touching I think!
http://sports.aol.com/nfl/superbowlads
Janice
--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John Wayne
Looks like an Icelandic got a brief exposure in a Super Bowl ad:
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16aUPT9LEms)
Lynn Kinsky, Santa Ynez, CA
http://www.silcom.com/~lkinsky/
>From Angel:
Could you help me? I'd like to translate "Dark Fire" to Icelandic for a
mare. By the way - you have a GREAT website!
Angel
In a message dated 2/4/2008 7:43:13 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED])
I gelded my QH at two exactly and he grew like a weed. You could see him
grow it was so obvious. I have never seen such a thing. At two he was like a
teenager and I figured that he
> >Anyone know of a good clicker training book aimed at the training of
> >parrots?
>
'The click that does the trick' by Robin Deutch is good.You can search
inside it on amazon.
I also like Sally Blanchard's books 'the beak book' and 'the companion
parrot handbook'. They aren't clicker but a
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Nancy Sturm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I don't raise horses or dogs, but I had Labrador Retriever Hankie
neutered
> at a very young age and shortly after read that this can cause a
delay in
> the closing of the growth plates resulting in a taller dog. I
h
>>> I don't know about horses but I would assume that it would be similar. I
>>> doubt that it is a big enough difference for most people to want to keep a
>>> potential gelding as a stallion through the obnoxious stallion behavior
>>> that often
occurs in young, unsaturated male horses (if the
>
> The hand certainly does have an impact on suspension. A NEGATIVE one. You
> cannot obtain good gaits of any form from the hand. It must come from the
> hind legs up.
Amen and amen. That is exactly what I was taught.
Nancy
> I've never heard that gelding late can *stunt* growth but I do
> remember reading a study (from big horses) that geldings generally
> grow bigger than stallions though not producing the testoserone. I
> suspect that's probably because stallions generally seem to do a lot
> more racing around as y
Hi Karen,
>>Did you say you have the impression that it's an "Icelandic thing" to push
to geld early? Wow, I never heard that at all. In fact, I was sort of
surprised to find out how many Icelandic's are gelded "late" by the
practices I'm used to. Typically, most people I know of geld their
I'm really missing my Marty.
Yes. I was handing out tiny dog bicsuits last night and looked around for
Sammie to hand her one.
Nancy
On Sun, 3 Feb 2008 18:32:51 -0500, you wrote:
i was told by someone who worked for Gudmar to geld Nasi as soon as I
could or it would stunt his growth.
I've never heard that gelding late can *stunt* growth but I do
remember reading a study (from big horses) that geldings generally
grow b
On Fri, 1 Feb 2008 12:34:07 -0800, you wrote:
>I didn't realize that they were so slow to catch on in the UK also; same here.
Part of the problem here, I believe, is the whole "adults riding
ponies" thing. Get a decent rider actually ON an Icelandic and they
fall in love - but convincing a rider
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