--- Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
This report just came out today of a study in France. It shows
imprinting of foals can have a negative effect or no effect, whereas
a
foal witnessing gentle handling of the dam in the foals presence
has a very positive effect.
I thought this stu
> I
> set him up on the highline with some hay and then set up the tent.
>
> The worst night I ever spent not sleeping was one night when my tent was
> set up quite close to my daughter's horse. He's an old hand and was not
> afraid of the tent, but he laid down and snored and groaned and ge
Janicewhat a horrible thing to happen. Sending Reiki to your
friends. How sad.
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
What a great story!
Raiders' Cooper dedicates himself to care of abused and mean dogs at
animal shelter.
"He had become the perfect antidote to Vick and his sadistic
dogfighting ring - a pro athlete who owned big dogs and, more and more
every day, devoted the fierce intensity cultivated by footbal
Robyn, My healing thoughts are with you all.
Lorraine
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--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Use the clicker. You can always start small. Say you have a big
tent made
> from a tarp. Take the tarp, or a similar smaller object, and fold
it up to
> a small size.
> As the lesson(s) progress, the size of the object c
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Janice McDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>And one time my Jaspar
> absolutely refused to pass a burned out still smoldering campfire we
> came up on. I realized later it was the burning smell maybe? I kept
> on at him and got him to take a chance and he did,
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "djakni1" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> This is a good test. I practiced using a highline before my first
> camping trip with Deacon, but I did not even think about the tent. I
> set him up on the highline with some hay and then set up the tent. >
Benches alon
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Nancy Sturm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The worst night I ever spent not sleeping was one night when my tent
was
> set up quite close to my daughter's horse. He's an old hand and was
not
> afraid of the tent, but he laid down and snored and groaned and
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
>
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb1bNjrUCv4
>
>
> Pam, he is a gorgeous horse! I do love a blaze! He's a little bit
far away
> to see which legs are which. Do you want me to try to bring him
closer to
> th
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, Robyn Hood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> Will email about this later, my 94 year old mother broke her pelvis on
> Sunday and is in lots of failure. We are just praying she will pass
> peacefully and quickly.
>
> Robyn
Hello Robin,
So sorry to hear this.
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Janice McDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> This report just came out today of a study in France. It shows
> imprinting of foals can have a negative effect or no effect,
whereas a
> foal witnessing gentle handling of the dam in the foals presence
has a
> v
>i found with amazons, they talk before they are weaned! they would be
>saying gd boy! when i would spoon them their formula, wouldnt even
>have feathers yet. Then I got my grey. not a word.
Amazons often work out their language skills in front of people, babbling away
while they learn h
Robyn:
Sending warm and peaceful thoughts your way. Annie
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb1bNjrUCv4
Pam, he is a gorgeous horse! I do love a blaze! He's a little bit far away
to see which legs are which. Do you want me to try to bring him closer to
the camera and put in some slo-mo?
Judy
http://iceryder.net
http://clickryder.com
Robyn, warm thoughts for your mom and your family.
Cheryl
Icelandic Sheepdogs & Icelandic Horses
www.sandcreekicelandics.com
>
>
>
> >i will never forget her picture recently of her
> sitting on a horse :)
>
>
> Here's the picture, with Valur:
>
What a pretty picture. I love the color of the horse too.
Lorraine
Lookin
What a wonderful picture. Thanks for posting it.
Nancy
>
>
>
> >I took Cookie out on the road this afternoon, for a
> walk on-line, and I
> >happened
> > to get a few pictures of Cookie with the sign.
>
very cute
Lorraine
Never miss a thing. Make Ya
Dear Robyn...may the light guide your sweet Mother. {{ HUGS }}}
Reiki sen to you Mother and the family who loves her dearly. Raven
>> need some good captions.
"Carrots and Apples treats up ahead!"
"Only Ice Ponies past this point."
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.
>i will never forget her picture recently of her sitting on a horse :)
Here's the picture, with Valur:
http://iceryder.net/robynmom.html
Sending good thoughts and best wishes.
Judy
http://iceryder.net
http://clickryder.com
Funny Grey Story...
Last weekend a family came with their 3 yo daughter to pick a puppy.
We visited a bit with the rambunctious puppies.
Then the little girl saw Joey our rescue (abused) Congo Grey.
She put her face up near the cage where Joey sat. Now Joey who never utters
a word in the prese
>
> > You live in a postcard. It's so beautiful.
> >
>
> yes she is blessed.
> Janice
Thank you both.
Lorraine
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On 2/5/08, Nancy Sturm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I
> set him up on the highline with some hay and then set up the tent.
>
> The worst night I ever spent not sleeping was one night when my tent was
> set up quite close to my daughter's horse. He's an old hand and was not
> afraid of the tent,
>
> I need some good captions.
>
"hmmm. be prepared to stop WHAT. wearing red?!?"
or;
"I am not so good at reading human but it probably says the road
shouldewr buffet is now open"
or
"It must mean people should be prepared to stop making horses tolt on
hard surfaces..."
janice
--
courage i
i will never forget her picture recently of her sitting on a horse :)
Janice--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John Wayne
>>Is there a good breed of "starter" parrot?
> Not really. Even parakeets can live 10-15 years,
I meant in terms of easiest to get along with (for example) that might be
better for the beginner parrot owner. I was wondering if there was such a
bird that would be recommended over others in th
I'm very, very sorry, Robyn.
Karen Thomas, NC
>>> i found with amazons, they talk before they are weaned!
My Dad had a young Amazon once, and he was talking at a very young age too.
Karen Thomas, NC
My friend has an African Grey who doesn't really talk. He barks and
maybe waves hello/goodbye. However, he is the nicest large parrot I
have ever met.
I'm sure visitors here would think the same about my Gray. She's quiet as a
mouse around people she doesn't know. However,
On Feb 5, 2008 5:10 PM, Lorraine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Well. Just alittle. My hay had frost on it this
> morning. B. It is supposed to be in the 70's
> right now. At least it isn't -20.
>
>
Wow! Those photos are so beautiful!
V
> > Will email about this later, my 94 year old mother broke her pelvis on
> > Sunday and is in lots of failure. We are just praying she will pass
> > peacefully and quickly.
Oh dear! Thoughts and prayers to you and your family Robyn!
Virginia
NB
Canada
>
> I keep forgetting to answer that, but you're right, she is. I
wouldn't love
> her less if she never talked, but it would certainly be fun if she
did.
>
My friend has an African Grey who doesn't really talk. He barks and
maybe waves hello/goodbye. However, he is the nicest large parro
i found with amazons, they talk before they are weaned! they would be
saying gd boy! when i would spoon them their formula, wouldnt even
have feathers yet. Then I got my grey. not a word. The amazons
would be saying a half word, two words, stringing together sentences
or songs one word at a
I keep forgetting to answer that, but you're right, she is. I
wouldn't love her less if she never talked, but it would certainly be
fun if she did.
Smokey is jabbering away as I type this. I remember wondering if she'd ever
talk. It's sort of like with kids. You can hardly
I
set him up on the highline with some hay and then set up the tent.
The worst night I ever spent not sleeping was one night when my tent was
set up quite close to my daughter's horse. He's an old hand and was not
afraid of the tent, but he laid down and snored and groaned and generally
"br
>
> Okay Robyn, you got my attention. You mean I can use my clicker
to get the
> kids to clean up their rooms?Do tell!!! : )(I am thinking
Fruit
> Loops would make for excellent children treats . . .)
>
I have recently had good luck with "Sticker training" with my three
year old f
On 2/5/08, Nancy Sturm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Well, he did open his Valentine a little early - serves him right.
>
> Nancy
>
HAHAHA
janice
--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John Wayne
> Last year, the Evergreen Gaited Horse Show had a diabolical trail
> obstacle course with wooden cow cutouts, fake barn, etc. The most
> testing challenge was a little yellow tent located right as the horse
This is a good test. I practiced using a highline before my first
camping trip with
Well, he did open his Valentine a little early - serves him right.
Nancy
(She IS an African Gray, right?)
I keep forgetting to answer that, but you're right, she is. I wouldn't love
her less if she never talked, but it would certainly be fun if she did.
Nancy
On 2/5/08, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Oh my gosh I didnt know Tivar could TALK!!!
>
>
> Tivar is such a romantic guy:)
>
>
> Karen Thomas, NC
>
he speaks transylavanian
--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John Wayne
who sent curly ray alousy valentine present!?
click here:
http://tinyurl.com/3xsp2h
janice
--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John Wayne
Oh my gosh I didnt know Tivar could TALK!!!
Tivar is such a romantic guy:)
Karen Thomas, NC
>
> And he has such a sexy voice!
he is apparently transylavanian. Who knew!
janice
--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John Wayne
> You live in a postcard. It's so beautiful.
>
yes she is blessed.
Janice
--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John Wayne
Is there a good breed of "starter" parrot?
Not really. Even parakeets can live 10-15 years, with the small-medium
parrots living 15-30 years and some medium-large ones living 60+ years ...
possibly 100 years. Parrots "mate" for life, so you shouldn't get one
unless you are serious abo
> Will email about this later, my 94 year old mother broke her pelvis on
> Sunday and is in lots of failure. We are just praying she will pass
> peacefully and quickly.
I am sorry Robyn!!
Janice
--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John Wayne
Oddly, for other-than-normal children this works very well. An autism
trainer we worked with referred to it as "catching him doing something
right."
I can see that, Nancy - if you have someone with a learning block, or with
limited verbal/language skills and you need to be ver
On Feb 5, 2008 4:22 PM, Robyn Hood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi
>
> Will email about this later, my 94 year old mother broke her pelvis on
> Sunday and is in lots of failure. We are just praying she will pass
> peacefully and quickly.
My thoughts are with you, Robyn
--
Laree in NC
Doppa & Mu
> Oh my gosh I didnt know Tivar could TALK!!!
And he has such a sexy voice!
Nancy
Those are the most outstanding equine photos I've seen in a very long time.
Even assuming digital enhancement, the photographer has a wonderful "eye".
Nancy
>
> Oddly, for other-than-normal children this works very well. An autism
trainer we worked with referred to it as "catching him doing something
right."
Oh my gosh -- how interesting is THAT?!?
-- Renee M. who learns so much on this list, equine-related and otherwise
--
No virus found in thi
- Original Message -
From: "Renee Martin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 4:05 PM
Subject: Re: [IceHorses] Re: Clicker Training Question
>
> > Hi Susan,
> >
> > I would so agree with your reasons for clicker training your parrot
> (actually works on children as
Oh Robyn, I'm so sorry. Bruce is off this afternoon taking my 91 year old
father to the doctor. I don't think a parent's last days will ever be easy
to prepare for. We'll pray your mom finishes with peace and dignity.
Nancy
Lorraine,
You live in a postcard. It's so beautiful.
My riding friend and her husband left for Florida to spend a week with an
Oregon couple who winter there. My husband said if he had a choce, he'd
winter in Arizona.
Nancy
Hi
Will email about this later, my 94 year old mother broke her pelvis on
Sunday and is in lots of failure. We are just praying she will pass
peacefully and quickly.
Robyn
Icelandic Horse Farm
Robyn Hood & Phil Pretty
Vernon BC Canada
www.icefarm.com
> Oh my gosh I didnt know Tivar could TALK!!!
> click here!
How on earth did you do that? I wish I was smarter
about computers. Cool
Lorraine
Be a better friend, newshound, and
know-it-all with Yah
> 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.
You were a busy bee. Sounds gr
>>>I re-created the "tent" using a
> turquoise and yellow tarp and the jump supports in the riding arena.
> Blessi went on high alert when he saw this strange "thing"
>>After about 8 minutes, Blessi
> would approach the tent and touch it with his nose,
>>The exercise involved a lot of treats but we
Oh my gosh I didnt know Tivar could TALK!!!
click here!
http://tinyurl.com/2jzz7b
Janice
--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John Wayne
They tell on people too! One day my husband took ours to the vet to
have beaks and nails trimmed. We have the vet do it so they won't
hate us for it. When I got home, thinking clippers had been used, my
double yellow head, over and over, in a cycle like a tape playing,
would make a buzzing noise
>
> I cannot for the life of me imagine how I'd felt as a small child if
> someone
> had tried to teach me stuff by ignoring all my attempts to learn and do
> things, and only answering "yes" when I guess the exact answer the
> "teacher"
> had in mind.
Oddly, for other-than-normal children this
> Hi Susan,
>
> I would so agree with your reasons for clicker training your parrot
(actually works on children as well).
Okay Robyn, you got my attention. You mean I can use my clicker to get the
kids to clean up their rooms?Do tell!!! : )(I am thinking Fruit
Loops would make for exce
My goodness. Brave horse, brave person at the reins.
Nancy
On Feb 5, 2008 4:37 PM, Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> from Noel of the gaitedhorse list:
>
> Go to http://www.timflach.com/, and click on "Equus Project". You can
> view his photographs as a slide show or just click individually on the
> individual pictures.
>
Wow!
V
Hi Susan,
> > I have to ask: why would you need to clicker train a parrot?
> Because my parrot loves it.
Just like a lot of other animals.With clicker training, I love the way
you can see your pet / horse thinking things out -- trying to figure out
what the right answer is, and hopefully
>
>
> Did I understand you correctly that it took him maybe 15-20 minutes total
> to
> get comfortable enough that he was willing to mouth and "destroy" the
> tent/tarp? Gosh, that's actually pretty fast...maybe a little slow
> compared to many Icelandics, but I've seen some sensible other-breed
Saw that on the national news. What a tragedy.
Nancy
> They seem really big to me, but not exactly huge.
i think my earl is about 50 or 60 pounds, and his feet were pretty big.
Janice
--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John Wayne
from Noel of the gaitedhorse list:
Go to http://www.timflach.com/, and click on "Equus Project". You can
view his photographs as a slide show or just click individually on the
individual pictures.
janice
--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John Wayne
This report just came out today of a study in France. It shows
imprinting of foals can have a negative effect or no effect, whereas a
foal witnessing gentle handling of the dam in the foals presence has a
very positive effect. here is the article:
Hands Off: New Research on Impact of Human Inter
> Karen, you never said how big little "maggie"'s feet are... do they
> seem huge? Janice
They seem really big to me, but not exactly huge. Is that clear enough? :)
I have never had a 100+ pound dog, but I've had lots of 40-70 pound dogs.
Based on that, I have a feeling she'll be in
>>> I would so agree with your reasons for clicker training your parrot
>>> (actually works on children as well).
I cannot for the life of me imagine how I'd felt as a small child if someone
had tried to teach me stuff by ignoring all my attempts to learn and do
things, and only answering "yes
And one time my Jaspar
> absolutely refused to pass a burned out still smoldering campfire we
> came up on. I realized later it was the burning smell maybe?
I was really surprised when I worked a Trail Challenge Trial how many
horses had a problem going by the campfire obstacle. They had to go
>
>
> The video takes a while to download, but it is the most fantastic video of
> driving. The horse is very athletic, and takes the turns and obstacles so
> perfectly.
What a lovely job! Often times Fjords have a hard time getting that
nice bend but this horse was great. Really nice and rela
Karen, you never said how big little "maggie"'s feet are... do they seem huge?
Janice
--
courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway--John Wayne
I have one horse micro-chipped. It was done at the farm where he was
born because they had so many foals every Spring to keep track of.
I have an imported Icelandic with a microchip. The only way to identify her was
from her (hot) brand because we couldn't even find out what kin
>>> This is the first time Blessi has exhibited that degree of nervousness
>>> during a ground exercise. I would like to ask the group for advice.
>>> How could I have done the exercise differently? Did I approach the
>>> exercise too quickly? (Note Blessi alerted as soon as he saw the "tent"
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> This is a video of a Haflinger driving in a CDE:
>
> http://www.teamsam.net/images/katydid.wmv
Wow, I can't even ride through obstacles with this kind of speed and
accuracy. As far as I can see, the carriage did not ev
haha, sounds like Blessi is a comedian with the tarp :) I think you
are doing great with him. I think if you show them a lot of things
then even when something weird comes up on the trail they will take a
chance and trust you. We came up on a camoflouge deer hunting blind
in the woods once, righ
On Feb 5, 2008 12:08 PM, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Why don't you just give the group a list of breed/crosses that you think
> might work. Who knows - maybe some suitable stray will pop up on someone's
> property so that you could have a private adoption.
Great idea!
>From the
I think icelandics, most good ones, would be great NATRc horses tho!
But that is based on finesse and good trail habits/sense and altho
timed, reasonably timed where a horse can walk, trot, gait, walk etc
and not have to be hot and lathered up a lot of the ride... I think
my Stonewall would be a g
This is a video of a Haflinger driving in a CDE:
http://www.teamsam.net/images/katydid.wmv
The video takes a while to download, but it is the most fantastic video of
driving. The horse is very athletic, and takes the turns and obstacles so
perfectly.
Judy
http://iceryder.net
http://clickryde
wow, last nite on the news, some people in our sheriffs posse and
riding club, we have been to their home many times, were shot and
killed in their bed by their oldest son. They played the 911 call and
he was giggling and saying he had killed them both for molesting his
grandchildren (he is 18 and
>>> Why clicker train? I feel that it is good for any relationship to give
>>> clear 'yes' signal when something pleases me and follow up with a reward
>>> sometimes.
I've had parrots for about 14 years, so no, I really don't think I
underestimate their intelligence. I just don't see any reas
Last year, the Evergreen Gaited Horse Show had a diabolical trail
obstacle course with wooden cow cutouts, fake barn, etc. The most
testing challenge was a little yellow tent located right as the horse
and rider entered the arena. Almost all of the horses had problems
with this challenge.
Ble
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Nancy Sturm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi Pamela,
>
> Are you in the NW? Have I forgotten that?
>
Hello Nancy,
I live in the Seattle area--across the Puget Sound in the navy town of
Bremerton. I think you are also on the Cascade Icelandic listing.
There
Hi Susan,
I would so agree with your reasons for clicker training your parrot
(actually works on children as well). We have a double yellowed headed
Amazon and in the summer she has a great life - perches outside, in trees,
traveling on the ATV with my husband Phil. But in the winter her office,
One of the other problems I've been having with adopting out of
province is with agency 'home checks' -- sometimes they have contacts
'away' who can do them but it seems I live too much 'away', or else
they want me to go visit the dog with my whole family before adopting
>>>
> >> 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.
that is a re
I think we may have a quiet one on our hands. At seven months, she is
still very VERY quiet. She will chatter when I leave the room and she's
more vocal if I leave "her" iPod playing.
Isn't she an African Gray? Grays don't generally start talking until they
are over a year old. Smokey w
>
> What gait is this Standardbred doing (in harness)?
>
By proceess of elimination I think it might be a rack or tolt of some
kind. It looks like a lateral gait with the hind foot touching down
first. I don't know the difference between the saddle rack and tolt. If
I was going to guess I wou
> I have to ask: why would you need to clicker train a parrot?
Parrots have
> the intelligence of 3-5 year old kids.
Because my parrot loves it. I think you underestimate the
intelligence of a parrot. My parrot certainly has language above
three years . He has a vocabulary of over 1000 word
On Feb 5, 2008 10:37 AM, Laree Shulman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > 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 Poodl
I think you are in the NW also.
Hi Pamela,
Are you in the NW? Have I forgotten that?
We live near the little farming community of Applegate in far southern
Oregon, This time of year we ride on old dirt logging roads. When it dries
out a little, we have wonderful single track trails for mil
>
> 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 dogs.
On Mon, 4 Feb 2008 12:50:23 -0800, you wrote:
>We are all basically diagonally gaited creatures.
Except for elephants and camelids etc! ; )
Mic
Mic (Michelle) Rushen
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