Yes, I also enjoyed the color article. I know now that Hlekkur , my plain
old chestnut, is really a red dun. His father was red dun and Hlekkur has all
the characteristics of red dun.
Renee
**Get the scoop on last night's hottes
In a message dated 7/2/2008 5:50:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
there a supplement my horses could eat that would make them less
tasty? Garlic?
Try bug check, a natural product from The Natural Vet. I am very pleased
with this product.
Thank you for the kind words.? I still cannot talk much about it.? Trojan was
27 years old and was fine in the am.? I came home from work and he looked like
he had been rolling.? I immediately put him on the trailer to go to my equine
surgeon.? He had exploratory surgery.? He twisted his bowel b
Suzanne Storms does some beautiful horse hair jewelry out of woven horse
hair. My once in a lifetime horse, Trojan, died in December of colic. Even
with surgery they could not save him either. Suzanne made me a beautiful
horse
show necklace. Check put her website. _www.Suzannestorms.com
If anyone wants to try the Icelandic Lotion let me know. I can spare one or
two bottles. It really helps the itching. I bought what Gudmar had at the
evaluations because usually I have to use some on Hlekkur's ventral line.
This year (knock on wood) with the bug check I have not had to d
In a message dated 6/15/2008 2:35:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Do you know a source where we can buy it in the USA?
Unfortunately, the only person/place that has it now is Gudmar. I bought 3
bottles from him recently if one of you guys need some.
Laree,
Try some icelandic lotion on her face to see if it will help get the
itching under control. I have seen it really help with the itching.
Renee
**Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best
2008. (http
He is absolutely beautiful. Congratulations!!
Renee
**Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best
2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg0005000102)
I have never used wheat germ oil but I have been trying weight check oil
from the natural vet. I only use one ounce daily. It really helps to get the
bug check to stick to my horses bite of Triple Crown Lite. I am totally
thrilled with my horses coats this year. They have never been so b
In a message dated 6/5/2008 11:01:35 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I've also dewormed with Eqvalan Gold
Zimectrin Gold
Renee
**Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with
Tyler Florence
At the breeding evaluations in Georgia last month both judges said that
there is a big push to get a lot of feathers back in the breed. I heard them
make several comments on "not enough feathers". I think feathers are pretty
but
one cannot ride feathers. I also find it rather funny that I
Unfortunately Susan does not carry it anymore. I called her several weeks
ago and she told me she did not have it. There was some sort of a problem
getting it. Gudmar had 4 bottles at the evaluations and I bought what he had.
I don't know if he has more in KY or not. I don't know what
Karen,
The Icelandic lotion is absolutely wonderful for the already itchy
spots. I just bought 4 bottles to have on hand. If you want one let me know.
Renee
**Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking w
In a message dated 6/1/2008 10:51:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
many say to stall a horse at the worst gnat
hours, but if you stall a horse, he has plenty to rub on
Exactly, but the key is to stall BEFORE they get that itchy.
Renee
In a message dated 5/31/2008 12:48:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Please do. I will be reading everything about SE with interest, praying
that Tivar's case will be manageable here
I believe it is the concentrate II. It is natural, biodegradable. My
horses do
In a message dated 5/31/2008 12:21:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Renee,
Which of the sprays do you use in your barn?
The Shoo-fly natural product. I do not remember the name but I can get it
for you.
Renee
Is Teev an import or domestic bred Icelandic? He sure is beautiful and
seems really happy. This year I have been trying Dr. Dan Moore's natural vet
supplies. I have had my horses on Bug Check and Coconut oil. They all have
beautiful coats and not one sign of the sweet itch. Hlekkur, my
In a message dated 5/24/2008 10:06:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Do you remember me?
Yes, it was very nice to meet you. Yes, Stormur is very large.
Rene
The judges made the comment to a friend that brought 2 yearlings from
Indiana that you could tell the most about gaits and conformation in the
really
young foals. The comment was also made that it was most difficult between 1-3
years old. I really wonder how true this is. Most babies rea
Yes, the Centaur is 5 inches wide with 3 strains of wire inside a hard plastic
cover.? It is extremely safe.? I have had horses run straight into it without
any injuries.? It is a little cheaper than the Flex fence which is very similar
with only a few modifications.? I truly love this type fenc
In a message dated 5/19/2008 4:43:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
So what kind of fence is safe?
I love my Flex and Centaur fence. I initially put up the 5 inch wide
Centaur fence when I first moved here and last year added another pasture in
Flex
fencing(very
In a message dated 5/19/2008 10:19:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
You're kidding me, right?
No, I am not kidding but I believe that she only came to the riding part of
the evaluation on Saturday. I did not see her there on Friday.
Sorry for the delay in responding to any of these posts but since I did not
work much last week I had a lot to do at the office today.
Most of the young horses came from one farm. The owner of this farm
said they usually do not bring them in to start working with them until they
are 3
The Icelandic Horse Evaluations were held this weekend in Georgia. I
decided to take my soon to be 2 year old to the young horse evaluations just
to see
what it was all about. I could not believe that he was just about the only
young horse (less than 4) that knew how to lead, get on a hor
Looks like a nice covered riding arena to me!!
Renee
**Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family
favorites at AOL Food.
(http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod000301)
Hello Anna,
I also have used Glanzen off and on for years. My horses get really
particular and will only eat it for a while. I have had great success with
their coat and hooves with this product. I did not realize they had a bug
type
product. Let me know how yours eat this.
Well, I have been trying Dr. Dan's natural horse vet products since Ohio
Equine Affaire. I really believe this has helped. Hlekkur, my large chestnut
gelding, usually gets about a quarter size place that I believe is sweet itch
on his ventral line. I have not seen it yet this year. I usu
Yes, we are ok. Just high winds here. There was a tornado at South
Mountain ( a state park where I ride a lot). I am glad we were not riding
there
today.
Renee
Does anyone know where to get the SDS lotion this year? The usual places
(Saddle Up Tack and Dunn and Krumm) are no longer carrying it.
Renee
**Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family
favorites at AOL Food.
Hello Laree,
I will let you know how well this works. Web address is
_www.naturalhorsevet.com/_ (http://www.naturalhorsevet.com/)
Renee
**Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car
listings at A
I don't know. I can't seem to get mine to eat/lick it.
Renee
**Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car
listings at AOL Autos.
(http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
Has anyone tried Dr. Dan Moore (the natural vet) bug check or aller check
products? He gave several lectures at equine affaire and I have decided to
try
them. I actually bought bug check and health check. The aller check was
really expensive and he advised trying the health check first.
I have a friend who used to raise Arabians. Probable ten years ago who
bought a RMH cross who had a lot of allergies to flies. He swears by the
sulphur
block also. The horse is doing great now with the block but whether it
makes a difference - who knows. This gentleman is in his late 80
Did any of you guys see Elizabeth Graves at EA? She really helped a girl
with a very lateral/pacey TWH. She kept working with her to get the horse to
carry its head a little lower and to get it to trot. My friend, Carol, went
with me this year and she has not stopped talking about her mak
I just got home from work and am now reading emails. I know that Lanny had
a very large list of 6 month to 2 year old that he was trying to sale
quickly. I actually offered to buy 2 while we were in Ohio but he could not
work
out taking me to his farm and being at Equine Affaire. I do not
I just returned from Equine Affaire late last pm. If any of you know Lanny
Carroll he is desperately trying to sell his young stock. Lanny is in a bad
situation right now. His farm in Ohio is flooded. He told me that 30-40
acres is standing under 3 feet of water. He has no place to put
I have taken a clinic from Gudmar and had some private lessons when visiting
his farm. When he is teaching he does not advocate sitting back on the
loins or placing the saddle back on the loins. However, what I have noticed
is
this seems to occur mostly when he is in the show ring or takin
Thank you for the input about the sensation saddle. I have just finished a
trial of the hybrid. I do not do endurance riding but I do ride long and
hard. I ride most nights in the summer and on the weekends never under 3 hours
on Saturday and Sunday. Sometimes I ride as much as 6 hours.
Thanks for all the pictures. I figured that was correct but it just did not
work well on Hlekkur. He is my very large Icelandic. Karen has seen him
and knows he is HUGE. The strap for lateral stability was just too small and
came way up his neck. The breast collar was let out as far as
I just received a sensation hybrid demo from Kaaren on Friday pm. I rode in
it yesterday and for about 20 minutes today. I have a question about the
breast collar. Can anyone send a picture of the sensation breast collar on
their horse. It looks like there is an extra piece that goes ove
Yes, I did talk to Gudmar about him. He will be for sale when he settles
down to all his surrounding. At the show the poor guy was afraid of
everything. The KY Horse Park has beautiful white fence and paved roads. He
was
terrified of the fences, roads, etc. Gudmar states that sometimes
Yes, Mufassa is definitely over 15 hands. I will see if I can get a picture
of the comparison with Gaefa. No, I don't particularly want an Icelandic
that big. I actually felt very sorry for him at the show. Everyone made a
spectacle out of him.
Yes, Mufassa is very large. Gudmar had him at the KY Show and he is HUGE!!
His shoe size is a 2. They did a comparison to another Icelandic, Gaefa who
was 13.0 hands, just for fun.
I have an Icelandic bridle and noseband with beautiful gold beads on both.
I never use the noseband but it does have smooth leather next to the horse.
The beads on it are purely for decoration. I have also seen a lot of beaded
nosebands at the KY show and all had smooth leather next to the
We had all of our horses freeze marked several years ago. At that time my
neighbor, Debbie Metcalf, had just started Stolen Horse International. She
had Debra Godby come to our town to freeze mark all of her horses. Between
the
two or us we had 9 horses freeze marked and none seemed to m
Janice,
I have ridden in my BMSS since 2001 and have NEVER had it slip. I
mount from the ground. I would never say it is a saddle for everyone but,
like
all saddles, some are good for one person and not another.
I have also had very varied experience. My husband and I went on a trek in
Iceland about 3 years ago. Some of the horses were really laid back and did
not want to keep up and others were super sensitive. While I was there
family took me to try many horses to consider importing. The very f
Hello Karen,
Why do you think the hybrid does not work as well on Melnir? Is he
built a lot different from your other horses, shorter back??
Renee
**Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest
products.
(http:
Yes, that is his mom's art site.
Renee
** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
Yes, that is the horse.
Renee
** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
Yes, it was a traditional Icelandic show. One judge was from Germany, one
Icelandic, and one American. Of course most people had boots and nosebands.
Several horses were barefoot and I saw one sensation saddle. There were
lots of different saddles used. Of course a lot of Icelandic sa
My sentiments exactly about running into trees, roads, etc. Gunnar and I
discussed all of these obstacles in the USA that a run away horse could run
into. His point was that in Iceland things are different and after living
here
he now knows what most Americans want from a trained horse.
I just returned from the KY Icelandic Horse Show. I had a nice conversation
with Gunnar of Klakahorse Icelandics. Most of you probably know that Gunnar
is Icelandic and his wife Stephanie is American. We did briefly discuss
horse bolting and not wanting to stop. He said in Iceland all th
I suspect a lot of bolting issues come from the fact that Icelandics are
judged on their speed. Most of the horse shows that I have been too I hear
way
too many comments that "the tolt is not fast enough, the canter is not fast
enough, the pace and trot are not fast enough'". When we rode
Raven,
How is Huggin doing? I sure hope he is well.
Renee
** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
Hello Virginia,
We have Nelson waterers and absolutely love them. They save an
enormous amount of time and are so easy to keep clean. You can get them with
a
gauge that tells you how much water the animal drinks. I have found this
useful
only for the ones in my stalls. We have the
What is the topic and where is it in NC?
Thanks, Renee
** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
Laree,
No, I do not have the kind with the electric in it. We did consider it
when I put in the new pasture this past spring. I decided against it
because if something happened to one part then it would not work and I would
have
to replace the entire roll of fence. The last time I b
I really love the flexible fencing. We installed Centaur fence 11 years ago
and it still looks great with very little upkeep. This past spring we
pastured in another area with flex fence from Ramm Fence. This is by far the
best
fence we have found. It is extremely strong, flexible, and
I blanket mine in the winter after riding when they are still wet. I mostly
use sheets but also really like the Baker blankets. I do a full body clip
on mine the end of Sept or first of Oct.
Renee
** See wha
Congratulations Janice. Tiv is a wonderful, beautiful horse.
Renee
** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
Anneliese,
If you are out there can you tell me about this horse? I have a friend
who is looking for a good easy gaited trail horse.
Renee
** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
I have found that if I cut with the hair growth I almost always leave some
line. If you cut against the growth you will not. The professional clipper
at Equine Affaire says "lines are just hair that has not been cut". I have
found this to be true. Good luck. I am body clipping my last 2
I always body clip my four Icelandics this time of year. The absolute key
to a smooth job is the horse must be perfectly clean. I clean blades and oil
them every five minutes. I have body clipped with my Andis T84 blade 6
horses so far and plan to easily get 8 full clips out of the one bl
Hello Virginia,
What is up with the ? marks? Who knows? Whenever I use my laptop at
the office the message I write looks normal on my end but on the list it adds
all sorts of crazy things. Sorry.
However, I do highly recommend Nelson Waterers. We bought one for the
pasture abou
I also highly recommend automatice waterers.? We use Nelson waterers.? They are
a little expensive but hold up great.? You can get it with or without a
heater.? We have never had any problems whatsoever.? They save a huge amount of
time, worry, and water.
???
I also inquired about this horse and was told that he has spent a month at
Monty Roberts. The lady never mentioned that he has a bucking problem, just
that he needs a lot of hours in the saddle. Wonder what Monty did to him?!?
If he were not so far away I would love him for a pasture orn
Laree,
Bonnie Brae Equine Hosptial in Columbus NC might be an excellent place
for her to get in touch. They always have a lot of vet students and interns
there and it will be rather close to home. Their number is 828-864-6065.
She will need to talk to Dr. Bill Haye.
Karen,
The thrown shoe with the "hoof material" looks like equipak. I have
seen this used by the Icelandic show people to get the horse to pick up their
feet better. My farrier uses it when a sole is tender or bruised for some
reason. It is a soft gel like material.
Ha Ha He actually wears loose pants.
?Renee
Coats already??? It is still in the 90s in dry North Carolina. I am jealous.
Renee
** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
Hello Judy,
Gudmar was walking around talking to everyone. I actually asked him if
I could show without a noseband and he said "I don't think so." I then
asked several other people (I was not able to talk to one of the judges before
the class as they were out in the ring) and they als
My trail mare, Ljosbra, went last year and won several ribbons including a
couple of first places. She had never been in a show. I did not change
anything about the way that I ride her except a bath and her custom fitted
Schleese dressage saddle. (It looks much better in a show than my B
All of my 8 horses and 3 inside cats are microchipped. They had absolutely
no problems.
Renee
** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
Hang in there Bia. A similar thing happened to my first prize pregnant mare
soon after I bought here. I went out to the pasture to check on the horses
and she came up with a huge puncture wound in her chest. Luckily it went
down toward the shoulder instead of through the thoracic cavity.
I also went out on a limb this year and ordered a tractor trailer load of
hay from Aden Brook Farm. I initially got worried when they kept promising
the
hay but there was always some problem. It did arrive about 2 weeks late.
It is absolutely wonderful first cut timothy hay. Yes, it bro
Hello Laree,
I had never fed timothy hay until now. I have always fed fescue and/
or orchard grass of a mix of the two. When hay became so hard to get here in
NC I discussed this with my equine surgeon at Bonnie Brae and he recommended
that I get timothy hay. It is generally a higher
We also ordered timothy hay from upstate NY. It is wonderful quality hay in
75-80 lb compressed bales.
Renee
** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at
http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Yes, mammal (including humans) have a nasolacrimal duct. It drains from the
eye into the nose. If it gets stopped up then the tears come down your face
(or Dagur''s). The vet inserts a small tube into the duct and flushes
saline to clean it out. Very easy and painless but it does look fu
I don't know how the last message got so messed up with question marks.
Excessive tearing is often due to blocked tear ducts. This is easily managed
by
flushing the duct (nasolacrimal). Gerrill stood completely still with no
sedation. It only takes a few minutes to do. Once this was do
Gerill had this problem when we first got him.? He had a blocked tear duct.
?
?? Renee
Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! -
http://mail.aol.com
I really like the Andis T84 the best. If I can't get it I use an number 10.
The Andis T84 leaves the hair just a fraction longer. I also like the wide
blades because clipping goes a lot faster.
Renee
***
Is anyone else having to clip yet? I body clipped poor Ljosbra today. It
has been extremely hot in NC and she was miserable. She always starts to get
her winter coat before the rest of the herd. I usually do not clip until
late September. She stood perfectly still with her head down. I
Karen,
Svertla has really turned out to be a beauty!!.
Renee
** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at
http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Karen,
My thoughts are with you. We lost Paul's first horse this past
January. He was 27 and the best Quarter Horse for a non riding husband. I
know how
you feel.
Renee
** Get a sneak peek of the al
It would be unusual to have that much swelling from congestive heart failure
that rapidly without her having other symptoms. I bet she was kicked or
stung by something.
Renee
** Get a sneak peek of th
Hello Raven,
Last year my pregnant mare Von had a puncture wound right after I got
her. She was on nexcel for 10 days. It is in the cephalosprin family and I
would assume very painful. In humans Rocephin is its cousin. If you or your
family has ever had this IM you know it is painfu
My cats love to sleep on them.
Renee
** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at
http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Definitely Solon but it is nice on all three.
Renee
** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at
http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
I have a Bob Marshall western saddle that I use almost exclusively on all my
Icelandics. I love it. I did get the manufacturer to shorten the skirt.
It is a 15 inch saddle.
Renee
** Get a sneak peak of the
I have 2 Icelandic mares, Ljosbra and Von. They do not show any signs of
estrus unless a stallion is around. I have tried to breed Ljosbra three times
no and she has never got pregnant. She has had all the appropriate cultures
to make sure she does not have an infection and has been ultra
Raven,
Both are gram negative bacteria that are not treated with penicillin.
The acinetobacter is becoming a lot more resistant to a lot of our
antibiotics ( at least in humans).
Renee
** See what's free at http://www.aol.co
Sounds great Skye. I will definitely start the bidding. Where do I send
bids?
Renee
** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
God bless Huginin and Raven.
Maybe we can come up with ways to help raise money for Huginin's vet bill.
Renee
** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
I do not know if all of them were Icelanders. There is a female that I did
not recognize. Gunnar is Icelandic.
Renee
** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
The first guy in the nice black suit on the palamino horse is Gunnar
Eggertsson. He owns Klakahorse Icelandics in Oklahoma. He and his wife (an
American) are moving back to Iceland soon.
Renee
** See what'
Laree,
Sounds like there were a lot of challenges at the trail trial. How
would some of you local guys like to get together for some sort of a
spook,desensitizing, trail trial type of fun on the weekends? Wouldn't it be
nice to
take an Icelandic to something like this or the Extreme
Yes, the Andis T84 works beautifully on the Double KK clipper. I had not tried
this blade until I went to Equine Affaire several years ago and Dana
Boyd-Miller was doing demos with this blade. I really prefer it over the #10
Oster. I clipped 4 Icelandics and my old racking horse twice with th
My preferred blade is the andis T84. It is a wide blade. It leaves the
hair slightly longer than the size 10 Oster blades. The Oster 10 wide also
works well and is a lot easier to find.
Renee
** See
Yes, we are leaving in the am and will be there until Sunday. The plan is
for them to be in the 6:00pm demo for Debi Metcalfe. We plan to camp across
the road. Our cell is 704-473-6733.
Renee
1 - 100 of 145 matches
Mail list logo
