Re: [IceHorses] A Rodeo Icelandic Horse

2008-02-23 Thread IceDog
Atli doesn't like indoor arenas either. He had two runaway Icelandic run into him while he was a youngster the same day. One during a semi private lesson when the owner panicked which lead to a bolt. Another during a costume class when the "helmet" covered the riders eyes which lead to a bolt

Re: [IceHorses] Robyn's Mom

2008-02-05 Thread IceDog
Robyn, warm thoughts for your mom and your family. Cheryl Icelandic Sheepdogs & Icelandic Horses www.sandcreekicelandics.com

Re: [IceHorses] OT: Greys

2008-02-05 Thread IceDog
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

Re: [IceHorses] o/t She followed me home...

2008-02-04 Thread IceDog
> 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

Re: [IceHorses] OT--Fwd: Diary of a Demented Snow Shoveller

2008-01-31 Thread IceDog
OMG!! Hilarious! Bill had to park at the end of our 800' driveway last night when he got home from work (not the first time this winter), walk through the snow drifts to the house to get the snow blower to cut a path. I have to take the puppies to the vet for health certificates tomorrow he's

Re: [IceHorses] Who is this?

2008-01-30 Thread IceDog
> 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

Re: [IceHorses] What Gait / Nanna 3

2008-01-30 Thread IceDog
> 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

Re: [IceHorses] Retractable leads

2008-01-30 Thread IceDog
> 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

Re: [IceHorses] Drove home in a blizzard

2008-01-30 Thread IceDog
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

Re: [IceHorses] Retractable leads

2008-01-30 Thread IceDog
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

Re: [IceHorses] Medium ponies

2008-01-27 Thread IceDog
> Well, that's 69" which computes to the woman being 17.2 at > the top of her head. How much below the level of her head > are the horse's withers? Actually it's 17.1 hands. And I doubt she's barefoot so you can likely add and inch putting her at about 70". 5.3 hands is 63" so a differnce of ap

Re: [IceHorses] Re: What Gait / Nanna

2008-01-26 Thread IceDog
It seems few are willing (basically no one these days) to offer an opinion as to what gait anymore. My guess is because of statements made degrading those that according to the self proclaimed expert label a gait wrong. Stiffles discussion and learning. Cheryl

Re: [IceHorses] Walter Feldmann

2008-01-21 Thread IceDog
> Not the speed, but the timing of the legs. Looks like the horse adjusted it's movement for a stride or two to rebalance under a the rider. Cheryl Icelandic Sheepdogs & Icelandic Horses www.sandcreekicelandics.com

Re: [IceHorses] Walter Feldmann

2008-01-21 Thread IceDog
> Did you see the difference in timing of the legs, > before and after the switch to the cantle seat? It appeared to me the horse took a quicker step or two (to rebalance under a moving rider) and then settled back into the previous gait/speed. Cheryl Icelandic Sheepdogs & Icelandic Horses www.

Re: [IceHorses] Walter Feldmann

2008-01-21 Thread IceDog
> In the video, at about 5:35 marker in time, you can see the > rider lift up off the saddle and sit on the cantle to get the gait: Looks to me like the horse was already gaiting. My guess is it's just as likely he lifted up to free up a squashed testicle. Cheryl Icelandic Sheepdogs & Icelandic

Re: [IceHorses] bragur

2008-01-19 Thread IceDog
> She is working towards getting Undri ready to be evaluated > but done from developing him with Connected Riding and > TTEAM - he may not get the highest scores but maybe it > will give an example of a different type of riding and > development of the horse. Robyn & Mandy that is very exciting! I

Re: [IceHorses] OT Happy New Year to everyone

2007-12-30 Thread IceDog
Fun Bia! Farsælt Komandi Ár! Cheryl Icelandic Sheepdogs & Icelandic Horses www.sandcreekicelandics.com

Re: [IceHorses] Tivette ears

2007-12-29 Thread IceDog
> You can also see all the > roan-like coloring on her face I have some of that "roan like" coloring as do my older girls. :o) Farsælt Komandi Ár! Cheryl Icelandic Sheepdogs & Icelandic Horses www.sandcreekicelandics.com

Re: [IceHorses] Garage-barn

2007-12-23 Thread IceDog
> The attached photo I took today of the garage/workshop where I'm > planning to put 2 stalls in for Gat & Orri. The concrete is very slippery! Besides rubber the mats in their stalls you'll want a rubber matted pathway to the stall if there is more than a foot or so of concrete to walk over to

Re: [IceHorses] OT: Icelandic Sheepdogs

2007-12-20 Thread IceDog
Hi Renee, I have a litter right now www.toltallyice.com/Cilia2007Litter.html I'll hopefully get new photos up tomorrow or Saturday--- I have to babysit the grandkids tomorrow. I'd planned to get new photos today but the lighting wasn't great. Gleðileg Jól og Farsælt Komandi Ár! Cheryl S

Re: [IceHorses] I've been elfed!

2007-12-16 Thread IceDog
> Would love to do one with my parrots, but I can't get their heads > to work right :( How's this http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1475325864 I couldn't find good photos of my greys so just these two. Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyic

Re: [IceHorses] Introduction to the Cherokee Bridle

2007-12-16 Thread IceDog
There big screen tv is the computer monitor. > > Wooo-hooo! Big screen! I haven't seen any of the videos on a big screen > TV. Do they look OK? Yes, it really looked quite good. Funny, at first I thought he was asking "why was that horse balking", and I couldn't figure out why he thought

Re: [IceHorses] Gotta love her

2007-12-16 Thread IceDog
>I just sneaked out in the pre-dawn cold to put Stephanie's huge red > three-wheeled adaptive Christmas bicycle in the extra stall in the barn. > Yrsa was standing in the hall and thought the bike was very interesting. > She dropped her head for a good look and walked slowly up to sniff. > What a

Re: [IceHorses] Lovely farm for Sale in KY - 80+ acres near Anneliese - VERY reasonable

2007-12-10 Thread IceDog
> - it offends me to hear someone berate an entire state. How about an entire country? Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyice.com

Re: [IceHorses] Bikes

2007-12-10 Thread IceDog
> i parked a bike in view of the paddock and it didnt help when a bike > came along on the trail,. I guess a horse sees a bike parked way > different than a bike being ridden :) Some of the trails here are shared with mountain bikers. Once while on an elk bugle trail ride near Yellowstone a quie

Re: [IceHorses] OT - chickens

2007-12-10 Thread IceDog
Okay I've always wanted chickens, but Bill says no way. Even though he loved the chickens he cared for as a kid. You guys are making me so envious with all your chicken talk! Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyice.com

Re: R E: [IceHorses] Leaving home on Dagur

2007-12-10 Thread IceDog
> I am going to have my husband(when it stops > raining) to walk with me. Lorraine, when I got my first horse (a MFT and my daughter had a pony) Bill used to frequently ride his bike out with me. We weren't alone and Meshack got used to bikes! Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Ic

Re: [IceHorses] Computer illiterate

2007-12-09 Thread IceDog
it is an executable attachment, potential for virus, so my computer won't even give me the option to open it, thank you! I am sure I have it set up to not allow .exe attachments to be opened and could no doubt override the decision, but no thank you. :o) Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic

Re: [IceHorses] Corral Panels

2007-12-09 Thread IceDog
> Excellent idea! My two stalls in my barn are pipe corral panels. > They work great. It is a great idea Virginia! I've used portable panels for many years without incidence. I would suggest making an area for each horse if it will be small, or as large as possible if the two will be together

Re: [IceHorses] OT Fun - I'm a Great Dane

2007-11-30 Thread IceDog
I'm a Great Dane too. Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyice.com

Re: [IceHorses] Icelandics' Feet

2007-11-29 Thread IceDog
> I'd clarify though, that there are other causes for pain, > that shoes can help - some horses get pain relief from > shoes when they have navicular, and my horses certainly > were made more comfortable with shoes as treatment > for their laminitis attacks. IMHO navicular is almost entirely a man

Re: [IceHorses] OT- Adorable Baby Bats

2007-11-27 Thread IceDog
On my wildlife webpage you can see a collage of a bat we rescued from the dogs recently. www.toltallyice.com/Wildlife.html Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyice.com

Re: [IceHorses] No Freeze water hose

2007-11-27 Thread IceDog
> $1000.00 for 100 feet! I guess I'll walk the hose and bring it in the > house when we get below 20 F. I used to bring my hose inside inbetween uses in the winter. Big hassle, big wet, snowy hose! Now I just drain it well and leave in on the ground between the tap (unhooked of course) and the

Re: [IceHorses] They're HERE!

2007-11-26 Thread IceDog
> What a darling! I do think you can deserve to sleep now! Thanks Lorraine & Ferne! I think my sleep bank is almost repaid! :o) Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyice.com

Re: [IceHorses] No Fish Oil

2007-11-25 Thread IceDog
> A favorite story in my family is the one where my aunt made a nice hot > mustard plaster for the chest of her husband, who had a bad cold. I've had more than one mustard plaster in my life, although I remember my mother putting something between the plaster and our skin. Cheryl Sand Creek Ic

Re: [IceHorses] Icelandics are not THAT different

2007-11-25 Thread IceDog
> i think that many ponies are mishandled that way, icelandic or not. > it's a real problem, esp. for those who end up as kids' mounts. Exactly Vicka! Too many of your "typical" trainers just bully ponies rather than train them. No doubt the reason so many ponies have reputations for bad attitud

Re: [IceHorses] Icelandics are not THAT different

2007-11-25 Thread IceDog
I think sometime Icelandics are mis-handled by your average trainer because they think of them as "ponies". They feel they can skip steps, let them sit, miss valuable training time and quickly make up lost time by bullying/forcing them into compliance. Then the novice owner gets them home and h

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Icelandic horses do not go fishing on their own accord!

2007-11-25 Thread IceDog
> Perhaps the salted herring was also about the salt. That is the way I've always looked at it... a fortified salt block! :o) Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyice.com

Re: [IceHorses] Icelandic horses do not go fishing on their own accord!

2007-11-25 Thread IceDog
Thanks Judy for bringing Ragnar back! I often wonder how he is these days. Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandic Sheepdogs Puppies by CH Vesturhlithar Loki are HERE! Website: www.sandcreekicelandics.com

Re: [IceHorses] Icelandic horses do not go fishing on their own accord!

2007-11-25 Thread IceDog
> Actually, though, in this case, I think an argument could be made that > there is nutritional benefit in eating fish. Laree, What I remember hearing was that they filled the barrel with alternating layers of salt and fish. They built a nutritional block (like we use here today) with resources

Re: [IceHorses] They're HERE!

2007-11-24 Thread IceDog
> The baby is beautiful - right list or no. Thanks Nancy! Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandic Sheepdogs Puppies by CH Vesturhlithar Loki are HERE! Website: www.sandcreekicelandics.com

Re: [IceHorses] They're HERE!

2007-11-24 Thread IceDog
Oh shoot! No wonder it's not showing up on right list. Did I mention it had been a long 60 hours! Sorry! Can I sleep now? Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandic Sheepdogs Puppies by CH Vesturhlithar Loki are HERE! Website: www.sandcreekicelandics.com

Re: [IceHorses] fish oil

2007-11-21 Thread IceDog
> I give my horses lots of flax but if anyone out there tells me that > cod liver oil is better, I will try it. Remember Cod Live Oil and Fish Oil are not the same. Cod Liver Oil has quite a bit of vitamin A which is toxic in large doses. Fish Oil does not have vitamin A. Cheryl Sand Creek Ice

Re: [IceHorses] Another Charm Video

2007-11-17 Thread IceDog
I've always done the "question mark" exercise with my horses just prior to pulling their tails for the stretching exercise. Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyice.com

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Another Charm Video

2007-11-17 Thread IceDog
> How about if you try it? Many moons ago I taught Nanna to tail me by having her pull me to her bowl when I'd bring out her beet pulp mash. Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyice.com

Re: [IceHorses] farm kids having fun on Icys

2007-11-13 Thread IceDog
Wow! That makes me smile! Thanks Denise. Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandic Sheepdogs Puppies by CH Vesturhlithar Loki available late 2007 Website: www.sandcreekicelandics.com

Re: [IceHorses] OT-Parrots

2007-11-13 Thread IceDog
> Parrots are often like many horses--- there are lots of older ones > needing good homes. SO many people will buy a nice parrot because it > talks and its charming, not knowing anything about them, but then get > them home and soon grow weary when they find they are loud and messy. I agree Jani

Re: [IceHorses] training

2007-11-07 Thread IceDog
I would have a helper on the ground to lead her while you simultaneously give her the move out cue from the saddle until she understands it. Then let the ground person fade away. Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyice.com

Re: [IceHorses] Turnout Sheets

2007-11-05 Thread IceDog
> Now, Nancy, remember that's -45C, not F. One degree C is a larger change in actual temperature than one degree F. The two systems have to cross paths at some point and that point is at 40 below, -40°C and -40°F are the same temp. After you get lower than 40° below the same number is colde

Re: [IceHorses] Should I mow?

2007-11-02 Thread IceDog
I go into my herd of 16 horses with an arm full of hay, and they better approach with manners or they can leave the dinning area! The hay is mine and off limits until I place it in the feeder. They can fight over the food all the want when I'm outta there but they better behave while I'm in the

Re: [IceHorses] Should I mow?

2007-11-01 Thread IceDog
> This photo may give you an idea of the area I want to fence for pasture. It is wonderful Virginia! I wouldn't mow it. The horses will appreciate the winter browse. Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyice.com

Re: [IceHorses] Should I mow?

2007-11-01 Thread IceDog
> haha, like you lightweights up north dont know what REAL bugs are > Janice :) For sure!! LOL I was in Orlando once walking alone. I knew no one was around when I started down the side walk. Yet I started hearing footsteps very close behind me. I was little nervous wondering where this

Re: [IceHorses] Should I mow?

2007-11-01 Thread IceDog
> Saint Philippe, New Brunswick, Canada (about 10-15 minutes > from Moncton) Looks wonderful! You're further north than I am, but the temps off the water may moderate the temperature some. How FUN!! Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyice.c

Re: [IceHorses] Should I mow?

2007-11-01 Thread IceDog
> not putting up fence alleyways or corridors to move from one field to > the other I LOVE my alley way connecting my four paddocks to the winter pasture. Someone told me I should take it out it was a waste of room. No way! The paddocks all open into the alley which also gives a backup enclosure

Re: [IceHorses] Should I mow?/large pastures

2007-11-01 Thread IceDog
> In the UK, there's a real difference between laminitis and founder - > is it the same in the USA, or do you use the terms interchangeably? Technically, yes there is a difference in the terms here too. But they are often used interchangeably, especially by laymen. Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics

Re: [IceHorses] Should I mow?/large pastures

2007-11-01 Thread IceDog
> I was looking at one of the fields today. Four horses, total years > between them 111 ! I have a herd here that between the 4 have 104 years! They get pretty much unrestricted grazing. Three of them (mares) come in when the boys go out. The gelding can go out with the boys and chooses to abou

Re: [IceHorses] Should I mow?

2007-11-01 Thread IceDog
Hi Virginia, The new place is going to be so fun for you! Personally I wouldn't mow the pasture. Curious how big is it? I doubt two horses will do any noticeable damage to it. You're likely to only see damage near the gate where they'll exuberantly peel-out throwing a bit of dirt and sod. Onc

Re: [IceHorses] viewing attachments

2007-10-29 Thread IceDog
> Are individual email the only or best way to view them? Only. :o) Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyice.com

Re: [IceHorses] pics of run in shed

2007-10-28 Thread IceDog
> it fits four geldings, but only one mare. Love it!! LOL Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyice.com

Re: [IceHorses] gloves?

2007-10-28 Thread IceDog
PS If I were buying them specifically with riding in mind I may even buy a small. I have a little extra room in my mediums. I bought them off the rack locally and don't remember if I got mediums because they were the perfect fit or close enough! :o) Around here it is hard to get good gloves in

Re: [IceHorses] gloves?

2007-10-28 Thread IceDog
Hi Nancy, I have the size medium gloves. I am fairly sturdy too, along with my hands! I like that! :o) Each size has a separate listing so they are available in other sizes too. Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandic Sheepdogs Puppies by CH Vesturhlithar Loki available late 2007 Website: www.sandcreeki

Re: [IceHorses] gloves?

2007-10-28 Thread IceDog
Normally I wear a leather glove with a pair of cheapo magic gloves as liners. Really works fairly well. Last year after I got a case of frost nip when I went outside for too long, probably without the linersI realized I needed better gloves, that I could put on quick and bought a good pair

Re: [IceHorses] Partial blanketing?

2007-10-27 Thread IceDog
I think if you clip him right away the hair will be grown back enough before it gets really cold to be a problem. I'd just clip a thin strip on each side of the neck along the jugular. Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyice.com

Re: [IceHorses] Closed!

2007-10-26 Thread IceDog
Congratulations Virginia! Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandic Sheepdogs Puppies by CH Vesturhlithar Loki available late 2007 Website: www.sandcreekicelandics.com

Re: [IceHorses] Home Is Good!

2007-10-26 Thread IceDog
Sylvia, I am glad to hear you and your animals are safe! Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyice.com

Re: [IceHorses] Home Is Good!

2007-10-26 Thread IceDog
Glad to hear all is good for you Judy and Kim & Nanna! I know three families who have lost everything, others we still have not been in contact with yet. Hoping those who lost so much heal quickly. Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyice.com

Re: [IceHorses] The Pace

2007-10-24 Thread IceDog
Thanks for the photo Nancy. It doesn't appear as though there will be a suspension phase in this horse's pace as the LF is still on the ground and the RR is just about to hit the ground if it hasn't already. It's always fun to see old photos! Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Ic

Re: [IceHorses] Dog available/IG's

2007-10-24 Thread IceDog
> Cheryl - thank you for the complements on Mush.she > really is a lovely dog. I've always had a soft spot for Chinese Crested dogs! Sadly I don't think one would like it here in our bitter cold! > Bindi is an opossum. That is what I thought! Definitely not your average pet! LOL Cute! Cheryl

Re: [IceHorses] Dog available/IG's

2007-10-24 Thread IceDog
Beautiful Mush! What is Bindi? I had three yorkies and all were very well house broke. I think with toys they are able to go where we don't see and therefore don't realize right away. Like someone said you're going to know a great dane went potty in the house. I find with young dogs they are e

Re: [IceHorses] Teev hit a lick

2007-10-24 Thread IceDog
> My thinking is that people will tell you that a "good" flying > pace should be fast enough to be extremely smooth - thus the > "flying" adjective. I believe the "flying" refers to the suspension phase that there must be present for it to be a "flying" pace rather than pace. Cheryl Sand Creek

Re: [IceHorses] Dog available

2007-10-23 Thread IceDog
> A mix between breeds is a mutt, not a "hybrid." Just different terminology. Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyice.com

Re: [IceHorses] Dog available

2007-10-23 Thread IceDog
> BTW, a hybrid is a cross between species, like a mule or a hinny, or > certain parrot crosses (Harlequin parrots, for instance). What you're > describing is simply is mixed breed. Not necessarily. Check with Mr. Webster. Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs webs

Re: [IceHorses] Dog available

2007-10-23 Thread IceDog
To me she looks like the typical hybrid people breed for mushing or dryland sports. Often a hunting or hound and husky cross. Which may explain the blue eyes. Her breeding may be just a coincidence but I think she'd be very happy in a recreational running home! If she were closer.. ;o) C

Re: [IceHorses] Dog available

2007-10-23 Thread IceDog
If I didn't already have a couple sled type dogs on the way I'd take her! She looks like a dog that can run! I'll send a post her story to a recreational running dog list if you'd like. Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyice.com

Re: [IceHorses] Fires - Judy

2007-10-22 Thread IceDog
> The mobile home ranch across the street from Linda's > ranch is completely gone - 173 mobile homes gone. Wow, how tragic. Everything so many family own gone. I pray that everyone gets out safely and finds safe refuge. Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs websit

Re: [IceHorses] Fun at the creek

2007-10-22 Thread IceDog
Hi Cherie, I would think the set up would work for a goat. The tug line I use has a built-in bungee cord to take the stress off when stopping and starting. We're running in x-back harnesses. You can also get H-back harnesses. You can get either custom made to your measurements so I'm sure you c

Re: [IceHorses] You Tube

2007-10-19 Thread IceDog
> Alex uploaded videos of the horses to You Tube (not sure if I shared > these links before): Wow! What a lucky girl to have her horses in her life! Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyice.com

Re: [IceHorses] Cheryl / Old Hard Drive

2007-10-18 Thread IceDog
> Have you tried Geek Squad at Best Buy? They generally > are able to retrieve info from bad hard drives. I've taken it to Geek Squad. They couldn't do anythng. I think I was first in line when they opened a store in the area! :o) My son gave me an idea I've been meaning to try, just need to re

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Beat The Attitude Out of Him

2007-10-17 Thread IceDog
> Did you get the message that I sent off-list about your pictures? Hi Judy, Yes, I did. I think it came while I was away or just before I left (for Vashon Island... beautiful!) for a week. I am still trying to catch up on email from that period! Thank you so much. It was only my inbox that cr

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Beat The Attitude Out of Him

2007-10-17 Thread IceDog
> And what about the horse's comfort zone? Everything you mentioned > concerned the rider's comfort zone. When the rider is outside of their comfort zone it typically has negative impact on the horse. Of course we want the horse to be within it's comfort zone too or it's likely to have a neg

Re: [IceHorses] my voice

2007-10-17 Thread IceDog
> hey, I left a voice memo in case anyone wants to hear me! Janice you have a beautiful voice! :o) Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyice.com

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Beat The Attitude Out of Him

2007-10-17 Thread IceDog
> Bolting is something that needs to be addressed at the core > of the problem. It's certainly not something I'd advise people > to expand their comfort zone to accept. I agree. I never said people should learn to accept bolting. The point is I don't think it has ever been said the Icelandics "d

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Beat The Attitude Out of Him

2007-10-16 Thread IceDog
>> Also, when there were alot of Icelandics with bolting problems several >> years ago, someone said that it was the fault of the riders since >> Icelandics in Iceland don't bolt. This article sort of negates that. > i remember a long time ago, two or three years, I was new to > icelandics and h

Re: [IceHorses] Autism

2007-10-03 Thread IceDog
Interesting Judy! I don't doubt that diet is behind much of today's ills! Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandic Sheepdogs Puppies by CH Vesturhlithar Loki available late 2007 Website: www.sandcreekicelandics.com

Re: [IceHorses] vaccines

2007-10-01 Thread IceDog
>> IMO, never vaccinated and not vaccinating are worlds apart. > how so, i dont get that cheryl? Never having been vaccinated and giving initial vaccinations yet not following an aggressive booster schedule are completely different to my mind. IMHO we over vaccinate just about everything thes

Re: [IceHorses] vaccines

2007-10-01 Thread IceDog
> e-mails from people telling me of others who aren't vaccinating their > Icelandic's for ANYTHING. IMO, never vaccinated and not vaccinating are worlds apart. Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyice.com

Re: [IceHorses] Vaccinations

2007-10-01 Thread IceDog
> Many years ago, on the list, we came to the conclusion that it was much > better for the imported horses to have their vaccinations separately and > spread out over a period of time. I believe I was likely the first to suggest less aggressive vaccination schedules, along with the first to promo

Re: [IceHorses] vaccines

2007-10-01 Thread IceDog
> I recently had a conversation with a Vet who said there are a > number of Vets who would like someone to do more research > about how long vaccines last in horses because they suspect > that many only need to be given several years apart and some > maybe only once a lifetime. The vaccine people

Re: [IceHorses] puttin in the rye

2007-10-01 Thread IceDog
> Also, just a word to the wise, seems we have learned the > best grasses for hay are not the best grasses for pasture and vice > versa. not really sure why. Many grasses that make good hay (yield, etc.) don't tolerate grazing. Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs

Re: [IceHorses] Re: young love

2007-09-30 Thread IceDog
> I have heard that donkey mating rituals are VERY > violent. Yes, I understand many owners of jacks will only use AI when using their jacks at stud to avoid injury especially with a mare. Also many jack owners use a muzzle on their jacks during breeding. Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandic Sheepdogs

Re: [IceHorses] Manure

2007-09-28 Thread IceDog
>> Get a "Newer Spreader" and put it back on your pastures. > > Oh, that looks good--I'll have to read the whole site. Do you have one? > V I don't have one. But it's near the top of my want list! My friend had one and they're handy, easy to use and well made. She loved hers. I've can't think o

Re: [IceHorses] T-Posts

2007-09-26 Thread IceDog
>> How tall are t-posts? They come in different heights. My fence is 5' so I buy 6-1/2' T-posts. They have a little stablelizer type thing that you pound until it's underground. I think I have a bundle of them not used yet and can get a photo if you'd like. > How deep do they go? Typically 18

Re: [IceHorses] Water

2007-09-26 Thread IceDog
> Thanks everyone! I've been numb since the acceptance--I'm excited but > I feel like a zombie...must be the shock! I'm actually going to be > moving to my 'farm' -- wow! It is exciting! > Hubby plans to have the fence posts put in by a professional fence > company, then we can put up the elec

Re: [IceHorses] Manure was: For Virginia - Run in

2007-09-26 Thread IceDog
> Where do you all put your manure? > > I would like to compost. Get a "Newer Spreader" and put it back on your pastures. Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandic Horses and Icelandic Sheepdogs Puppies by CH Vesturhlithar Loki available late 2007 website: www.toltallyice.com

Re: [IceHorses] Water in Winter

2007-09-26 Thread IceDog
> I was amazed at how much my power bill went down after switching from one > 100 gallon heated water trough to 3 two-hole automatic heated waterers. Oops make that 2 two-hole auto waterers! They have one water hole on each side of the fence so the 2 waterers provide water to 4 paddocks/pastures.

Re: [IceHorses] Small barn

2007-09-26 Thread IceDog
> It looks like a wonderful well-built wooden barn, but there are a couple > of > things that don't look safe to me. Remember that I used to buy off-track > Thoroughbreds. This is probably perfectly safe for the calmer Icelandics, > but I'd make the walls higher and those vertical boards with th

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Silence was golden

2007-09-25 Thread IceDog
Congratulations Virginia! Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses and Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyice.com

Re: [IceHorses] Re: E-Z Ride Stirrups

2007-09-21 Thread IceDog
> I'm not sure if they come in different footbed sizes, but > I know they come in different "neck" sizes. The neck is the area > where the stirrup attaches to. You want to try to get the neck as > close to your stirrup strap leathers as possible. For example - I > think western style fenders hav

Re: [IceHorses] Saddles

2007-09-18 Thread IceDog
> She was knocked unconscious the moment she hit the ground, she was > like a rag doll being dragged along. Well won't help in that case, but still a tidbit of potentially useful info I like to share when the topic of being dragged comes up. Maybe one day it will help someone who isn't knocked o

Re: [IceHorses] Saddles

2007-09-18 Thread IceDog
I like my caged easy EZ Ride Stirrups for saddles without a "release". > BTW...speaking of dragging, my absolute favorite vet in the world was > out riding a month ago, and her horse spooked and her foot slipped > through her western stirrup and she was dragged for at least 10 > minutes before the

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