> Beautiful - lucky you! Did you get the new saddle
> yet? Did you get the
> blue one?
Yes I did Karen. It is so comfortable. It is nicer
than the Arizona model. I just ordered some EZ ride
stirrups for them. And my pad is taking two more
weeks. I had to use my big green pad just so I co
> Sometimes they just don't give you warning. I don't
> zone out when I
> ride, no way, no how. I get on horses that I don't
> know, go out to
> peoples houses and ride and teach, and sometimes the
> horses just don't
> give us the pleasure of knowing that they're going
> to do something
> stupid.
> He had been walking on his own, but when I thought
> his attention was
> wavering away from Cara, I placed my hand around the
> strap of his
> bridle.
Dang that is beautiful scenery. Lorraine
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> Boa boots for 29 a pair maybe even cheaper
Is Jeffers an actual store? I thought it was just a
catalog. I am so jealous. Lorraine
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I finally decided on my new saddle. That makes 7
saddles that I have. I guess I have a fetish. As
soon as I get it I will take pictures of Scooter in
it. I need to get a pad for it. Which is best?
Thanks for your input. Lorraine
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> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRtqhGBpvKY
How cute is Andi Lorraine
Scooter is shedding so much I could knit a sweater.
Too bad I can't knit. LOL. Lorraine
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> Equal time for blue, since we had a recent pink
> thread going
Wow. I love blue. Maybe I should go for the blue BF.
Blue looks great on a Palomino. Lorraine
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Do you Yaho
> That's a tough one...both are beautiful colors. Buy
> them both? LOL
That is how I usually settle it. LOL Lorraine
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> delete all of the extraneous text
> in replies to the list
> (such as headers, footers, signatures, prior two
> messages, etc.), and only
> quote a line or two.
I have deleting all the extra stuff. Hope I am
doing it right now. Lorraine
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> I am going to walmart now in my frosty the snowman
> flannel sleep pants
> and mink coat and ariats. wish me well.
> Janice
You should really take a picture of yourself. I can
just imagine that. Lorraine
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> Great shot! I expect to see John Wayne riding out
> of the background! Where, exactly, is this?
That is too funny Susan. I live in Apache Junction,
AZ. East of Pheonix about 30 miles. It is very
scenic. Those are the Superstion Mnt. There was a
article about them in Western Horsema
> http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZallisonQ5facres
>
>
>
> I am watching the first one, but the reserve is 900$
> way too much!
I found out shipping to the US is almost $200. It
isn't worth it. I have had my eye on them too. Also
the Freeform. Lorraine
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> the country roads. I wonder tho if its gonna warm
> up?? we may just
> have to do hula hoop olympics in the yard. Film at
> eleven!
I didn't know it got that cold in Florida. I hate to
rub it in again.. Oh what the hay. It is going to be
80 tomorrow. Lorraine Don't worry. I will be
gr
> get the one you want! But take pics of the blue and
> red ones and look
> at them and see if they grow on you...
I already did. I am looking at them now. I can save
$150 if I get the red or blue one. Actually, $200 if
I get the carmello saddle. Lorraine
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> The Teev is chillin in the freezing wind and sun.
> Hey, fire and ice!
> Florida style :)
I have to have your pony. I love that color. I want
to find one. AAAH. Lorraine
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> Hef was in my pasture this morning in his pajamas.
> I think he was in
> a little hef snit about something!
How freakn' cute is that? Lorraine
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Want to start your own business?
> I think it has a little donkey size hole in it :)
Janice, Don't you live in Florida? Lorraine
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> At the ala horse fair I noted even Orthoflex has a
> mauve suede saddle
> with conchos that had little jewels in them. I
> wanted one! They also
> had olive green and beige for the manly guy :)
I am looking to buy a BF Cheyene because I love my
western model and my husband is going to use t
> > They're a great company and the products are top
> quality... It's
> > somewhat of an adiction to the deerskin, I hate
> riding on anything
> > else now!
How much are these breechs and what size. I must have
deleted that. Lorraine
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> > Does Scooter make me look fat? LOL
>
>
> That's too funny - I can't wait for the right moment
> to ask my husband
> that. :-)))
I know my husband, Kevin gets sick of it. LOL
Lorraine
--- Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I found this, looking through some old pics. Landi
> was three days old. He
> was sort of little when he was born, but it didn't
> take him long to catch up
> with his older siblings...and pass Isak.
Very cute. Lorraine
> > Does Scooter make me look fat? LOL
> >
>
>
> No way!
> V
>
>
thanks. LOL
> Thanks to Karen I can share my good horse day
Does Scooter make me look fat? LOL
They are shown on my Barefoot
> saddle, the one that I really
> don't ride that often. I bought the trim on an
> impulse - a little more
> bling that I usually go for...
Karen, You are really stylin. Your ponys will make
best dressed for sure. Lorraine
> or: http://tinyurl.com/3ymfla <<
>
> I don't know, do you think it would be t
> much?
I have seen that before. That would match Scooter's
mane.. LOL. Not one of my colors. Lorraine
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> Here's a pic of Gusti in his wool cooler size 72.
>
> He looks as though he feels completely silly in it.
Where are you again Wanda? How cold is it? Lorraine
Scooter is shedding like crazy.
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I am glad I had a good horsie day today. I guess I
will keep them. LOL. I tried sending a pic but it
keeps getting sent back. Oh well. Lorraine
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> would shiver). anyway, when I was hollering he ran
> from me and when I
> got to the word "Amy" he went to snaking his head
> and kicking. haha.
That is funny Janice. Lorraine
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Any quest
> wonderful things the French could do with her. Horse
> and gravy, horse
> stew, horsey pot pie, horsey over rice... When I
> turned around my
> horse owning neighbor was standing in my barn, she
> came over to borrow
> something.
>
> Wonderful day... ;)
>
> Hope today is better for you!>
Hey Judy, When you are here, are you going to the
Arab show? I have a friend coming into town and we
are going on wed or thurs. Lorraine
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--- susan cooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Here are some pics of my handsome boy, Andi. I
> really like the first one of him trotting. Do you
> think the last one is a foxtrot?
>
>
http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?mode=fromshare&Uc=p6r53nm.3290t87i&Uy=-v3un2t&Ux=0
Wow he is hand
> she also says is that the
> Sensations aren't recommended for riders over 200
> pounds. But, my husband
> weighs in about 235 and he's been using a Sensation
> for almost a year now,
> with no problems. BUT, he's also a fairly balanced
> rider, we check the
> horse's back regularly, and he is
Do you ever have a day when you think horses are not
for you? Mine was yesterday. My MFT was being a
complete butt head. I named him Alpo now. I was
trying to lead him and he pulled away. All I wanted
to do was kill him. He usually is a good boy. Oh
well. Tomorrow is another day. Lorraine
--- Judy Ryder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> A gal on the gaitedhorse list from Sweden has
> produced a leather bitless
> bridle, picture attached. It's called BornFree
> bridle.
>
>
That looks alot like the one I just bought from
Bitless.com. Lorraine
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> think the hard-use option is particularly desirable
> for larger riders,
> distance riders, and for riders who spend a lot of
> time standing in their
> stirrups, or posting. I don't use the hard-use
> option myself.
Thanks. Lorraine They said they reccoment the hard
use.
> In spite of the cold I dragged out my old western
> saddle from the back
> of the tack shed. I'd forgotten how heavy the darn
> thing is.
Hi Wanda, I am just wondering. According to the
fitting guide isn't the saddle hitting them right on
the hip? I am only asking because that was what m
--- pippa258 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Karen Thomas wrote:
> > Absolutely. It's like riding on a pillow, but
> it's also very secure. I am
> > the world's biggest Sensation saddle fan!
> Karen converted many of us...and she was dead on
> about this saddle.
>
> Trish
>
>
Wow. It is so ex
Hi there. What is the difference between free
swinging mode english leaters and hard use on the
Sensation Hybrid? Lorraine
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> Oh, boy. OK, that's a whole 'nuther situation!
>
> How about men, other than the farrier? Is he still
> concerned about men?
>
> Or all new people, including women?
>
He likes Kevin. I haven't had any men out at all. He
is pretty much shy around new people but to the point
of exploding.
--- Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Here's Sina's summer outfit, with the black
> Sensation Hybrid.
>
> Karen Thomas, NC
>
That is a beautiful saddle. Are they as comfortable
as they look? Lorraine
> he can work with you to teach Scooter that the
> farrier is not a bad guy.
> Even to the point that when you click have the
> farrier give the treat. I
> do realize that many farriers (men) will not want to
> do this. I was very
> lucky that the man I use is wonderful about working
> with me.
--- Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> This is Tivar hating to have his picture taken. or
> maybe he thinks I
> am going to make him leave the roll of hay :) But
> it shows how pretty
> he is...
> Janice
>
> --
> yipie tie yie yo
>
>
Tivar is so pretty. I love that color. Is he
--- Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Enjoying the grass (REAL GRASS) in the riding ring -
> Landi, Tifa and Kola.
> The two black foals have faded to be almost as light
> as Tifa.
What cute little butts. Ha Ha. Lorraine
--- Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Landi realizes the gate is open into the pecan
> orchard. Better hurry!
>
> No Wanda, it's not that warm here today. Cary just
> hates to wear jackets.
>
> Karen Thomas, NC
>
Very pretty horses. Lorraine
> Have you had a chance to think yet about how you'll
> help him get over this?
> Best of luck in whatever you decide, and please keep
> us informed. We'll be
> rooting for you and Scooter.
I have been through one shoer who won't come back but
luckily this new guy won't give up. Don't know w
> Call it good before he gets nervous or quits on you.
> End on a good note,
> with him doing some of his good behaviors for you
> and getting rewards.
Hi Judy, I hope I am doing this right. I am still
green. Scooter has never given me trouble about
lifting his feet. I have banged on the
> Oh no! At least no one got hurt. Time to get out
> the clicker and some treats and teach Scooter that
> picking up the feet can be a good thing. This is
> where clicker training can be VERY beneficial. Let
> us know how it goes.
Susan, I pick up his feet all the time. He is just
Hello. I am still shaking. Somebody did a number on
Scooter before I owned him. He is still alittle
terrified of the shoer.. I am very lucky to have shoes
on the front. We thought we would push it and try the
back. Big mistake. The shoer got kicked twice.
Scooter was shaking like a leaf. Th
> These daffodils are a little early here, but it's
> not unheard of for us to have them this early. Wow
> - late April into May, huh? The daffodils are way
> past by then. The azaleas are past blooming, as are
> the dogwoods. We're getting into roses and summer
> flowers by then.
Wow. I
--- Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I rode today in our gorgous 77 degree weather.
>
> >>I don't believe a word you're saying Prove it.
> :) Where's the pics?? Wanda
>
>
> Wanda doesn't believe that 77 degrees happens.
> She's never seen it. Remind me again, Wanda: which
--- Judy Ryder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> >>>I tryed the sidepull
> > on him. As soon as I got on he bolted and started
> > bucking. It was hard to stop him.
>
> What kind was it?
>
>
Judy, It was a leather one from ebay. I didn't want
to spend alot of money until I tried one one h
> > I rode today in our gorgous 77 degree weather.
>
> I don't believe a word you're saying Prove it.
> :)
>
> Where's the pics??
I will get back to you. I am going out today. But I
think it will only be 76. Dang!!! LOL Lorraine You
can laugh at me in the summer when it is 120.
--- Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I rode today in our gorgous 77 degree weather.
> Hope I'm not rubbing it
> in.
>
> Yes you are - hush! :)
>
Sorry. LOL
I rode today in our gorgous 77 degree weather. Hope
I'm not rubbing it in. AnywayI tryed the sidepull
on him. As soon as I got on he bolted and started
bucking. It was hard to stop him. I put his bit back
in and he was happy as all get out. I am sticking
with what works. Lorraine
Happy
--- Judy Ryder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
>
> >I finally took some new pictures of Scooter.
> Lorraine
>
> Is he yawning for treats? or just because he does
> it anyway?
>
>
Hi Judy, He might of wanted treats. I have been
working with him. He usually doesn't do that.
Lorraine
--- Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Here is Sina's color from last June, a few days
> after little Landi was born.
> You can see her dapples, but she's still very light.
> She would have been
> fully shed by then, but not yet very sun-bleached.
>
> Karen Thomas, NC
>
>
I can't wa
--- Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Lorraine, what color is scooter? Is he
> palomino?? I am noticing a lot
> of icelandic palominos are very very light, what is
> sometimes called
> Isabella. I wonder if that is because the hair is
> so long and dense and
> underneath it is dark
--- Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Runa.
Beautiful horse. Did I reply right? I need to get it
right once and for all. Lorraine
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Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate
in the
> My husband told me that flaggstaff, I think he said,
> in the mountains,
> was freezing with a howling wind any time of the day
> or nite any time
> of year :) He has kinfolk in Phoenix,
It it wonderfull there in the summer. They have a
great horse camp. But there are thunder showers every
When I ride Scooter away from his mate (Harley) he
bucks a little and just wants to turn around. On the
way back I have to hold him back or he would probably
run back. My arms are tired. If I trailer away he is
much better. Any tips? Lorraine
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That palomino looks like Scooter.
Very nice Karen. Lorraine
Beautiful horse and snow. Lorraine
East of Scottsdale AZ.I will be hateing it in six
months though. Lorraine
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> Here are some pictures of the Sensation alternate stirrup
attachment rigging.
What kind of Sensation is that? Lorraine
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Karen Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Here is my other stud, Skyfaxi. I tried to send it at the
same time
> but it got kicked back so had to do them individually.
>
> Beautiful pictures, Denise. Our snow only lasted a little over 24
hours,
> but it's
> About 8 months later, several kids on minibikes drove up to us in a
big,
> flat, field and started circling like Indians around a wagon. I
was yelling
> at them that Chief didn't like motorcycles, they were laughing and
started
> throwing rocks. I grabbed some mane and squeezed and Chief ran
r
Just wondering. In what way would you ever use that
on a horse? Lorraine
We have had rain in AZ. Ruined my riding plans.
Sunny weather starting tomorrow. It will be it the
70's next week. Back to normal. Lorraine
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE4YU2QY_Yw&NR
Found this on another group site. Lorraine
I found Scooter on the internet and pretty much went
to Ca. with in a month and picked him up. Icelandics
are rare around here. I got lucky. He is great so
far. But I have been lied to about a horses age by
the owner and the vet check. It happens. That would
be awful to try out a drugged out
> I can't watch that video without grinning. That is just the most
amazing
> thing to watch that rider, bareback and one-armed, riding that
horse at a
> range of speeds. And when he weaves in and out of the trees, the
rider just
> stays put.
> Karen Thomas
Wow. That is s0 cool. I love that.
> It is to a lot of us. The time to think about the gaits you want the
foals
> to have is before you breed. You don't breed by trial and error and
eat
> your mistakes.
> Karen Thomas
Karen, That sounds funny. But I agree. Lorraine
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Laree Shulman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
As usual I can't see the pictures but I have seen them before. Very
nice. Lorraine
"Karen Thomas" wrote:
> I can't watch that video without grinning. That is just the most
amazing
> thing to watch that rider, bareback and one-armed, riding that
horse at a
> range of speeds. And when he weaves in and out of the trees, the
rider just
> stays put.
Wow. That is s0 cool. I lov
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keEDroGZxBE
> Doesn't Dagur look like he's having a ball? I think he must have
been
> because when the session was finally over he stood his ground and
kept
> looking into the middle of the riding arena.
> He's a good boy.
He is very p
> I guess what infuriates me is the idea that just because a horse
> doesnt tolt or has a behavior problem, it should be eaten. because
> those things are fixable or if it doesnt ever tolt, there are people
> who would love a non tolting icey, me one of them.
> Janice
Just to eat them because
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Karen Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> >>> If Iceland has been eating their bad horses for a thousand
years why
> are there still bad horses to be eaten?
>
> I'm not convinced that the horses being eaten are "bad." Maybe some
are,
> but maybe that's jus
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Virginia Tupper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> On 1/17/07, Wanda Lauscher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I'm Icelandic...purebred...though I'm not registered. :)
> >
>
>
> LOL! That's funny!
> V
>
Wow!!! These are the most intense messages I have read. All
It was 66 degrees today. But really windy. Scooter
doen't seem to be bothered by the wind like my MFT. Lorraine
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> > My husband read an article about Iclandics panting. Has anyone
> > experienced that? I think the horse was too hot.
> >
> >
> could you steer us to where we might read the article or at least sort
> of give us the gist of it?
Hi Janice, It is on the Icelandic Horse Connection,Endurance and
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Janice McDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> hey! it might snow! i am excited.
> Janice
>
> --
> yipie tie yie yo
>
It is 40 degrees in AZ today. It is supposed to be warm here. Lorraine
> Hello, I'm new here. I'm a junior member and don't have any icelandics
> but I am very passionate about the breed and natural horsemanship. You
> all seem to get in alot of arguments here, I hope I don't end up in
> one. ;) Just saying hi. :)
Welcome to the group. I feel that sometimes I hav
> I don't think that horses `plan' to buck, rear or whatever, but it
is their
> response to particular situations and it is dangerous and scary,
especially
> if it becomes a default..
What is a balance rein? Lorraine
> I guess my attitude is pretty simple with tack: "generally less is
more, but
> always listen to your horse." The rope hackamore and a sidepull
both seem
> pretty mild to me, so I honestly don't sweat the difference. I
just feel a
> little more comfortable with the sidepull. While I really lik
> I worked a couple of years on breaking up his pace thru natural
(slow)
> methods and i think if I had not done that he would have only two
> gaits, canter and hard pace.
> Janice
> Janice
> --
> yipie tie yie yo
>
I had a MFT that worked great with a hackamore. I guess it depends
on the horse.
My husband read an article about Iclandics panting. Has anyone
experienced that? I think the horse was too hot.
> WHAT KIND OF TREELESS IS THAT AGAIN?
It is a Barefoot Arizona. I a made sure that it isn't poking him in the
flanks like my other western saddle was. It is floppy like Karen
said. And it isn't pinching him around the withers. Lorraine
> >Love my new treeless. You'll have to excuse the sheet under the
pad. I
> >was trying it out. I will send new pictures later. Lorraine
>
> Looks like a nice saddle but I wonder if it is too long for Scooter?
I have seen much bigger saddles on Icelandics on the website. We
are comfortable
I just got my new issue of trailrider and low and behold there is a
story on Icelandics. Is the Raven in the aricle the same one that is
in this club? Lorraine
> Here's a really long mane and tail!
Please send that picture to me. I didn't pick it up.
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Janice McDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> but seriously your hybrid is awesome!!
I feel like an outsider. I got my new barefoot arizona. Love it. I
can't believe how cool treeless is. Lorraine
I can't see my messages or postings. What is wrong? Lorraine
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Very beautiful. Lorraine
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> We're just starting to work with Charm on bowing.
>
> Here's her third attempt:
>
> http://iceryder.net/charmbow2.html
That is so cute. How do you do that? You are so talented. Lorraine
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Karen Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> >>>I am so excited. I finally received my treeless demo. It is
gorgeous.
> Wish me luck. I feel like a kid at Christmas. Can't wait untill
tomorrow.
> Lorraine
>
> Be sure to tell us all about it. How's your ne
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Karen Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> >>> They saved my knees.
>
> That's the truth! They also make it easier for me to relax my
ankles, and
> I've always had a bad habit of jamming my ankles.
I love my trail tech 2 stirrups because I have knee proble
I am so excited. I finally received my treeless demo. It is gorgeous. Wish
me luck. I feel like a kid at Christmas. Can't wait untill tomorrow. Lorraine
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