Re: [IceHorses] i have changed

2008-07-22 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 3:53 PM, Nancy Sturm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Okay girls if you want to tell stories ... I'll play... Last year right after I moved my horses to the new barn I was hosing Star's leg, she'd gotten a little scrape on her back let. It was early in the morning and just

Re: [IceHorses] 33 Truths about Horses

2008-07-08 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 9:51 AM, Jeannette Hoenig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 5. Children and ponies are natural allies and often have identical dispositions. Yes!! 13. I can recognize another horse person no matter what town, city, state, county or country I visit. My gym bag is an old

Re: [IceHorses] For Sale - Bob Marshall Sport Saddle

2008-03-06 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 10:23 AM, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That brings up an off-topic question maybe someone on the list can answer for me. How many socket wrench sets does the normal family have and/or need? Every family needs one in each car, each building on the farm, and a

Re: [IceHorses] Going for walks?

2008-03-05 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 2:24 PM, Virginia Tupper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do many or any of you take your horse for walks (the same as walking a dog)? The best walking and running buddy I've ever had was Star! She never complained, wasn't late, didn't stand me up, and had the best attitude

Re: [IceHorses] Wintec Extra wide

2008-03-03 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 8:32 PM, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know Elska (although I think she's probably a big mare) but fwiw, there have been a couple of models of Wintec endurance saddles. There have been several models, it looked to me like that one had the extended bars.

Re: [IceHorses] Maja and Kola

2008-03-03 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 9:12 PM, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I guess I need to go look and see if Lee defined camel walk in her book... I believe that the Camel walk isn't just a long walk, but a loose, long walk that rattles your teeth, jars your bones, and just isn't comfortable!

Re: [IceHorses] Re:Saddle report from the AERC convention/Raven

2008-03-01 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Sat, Mar 1, 2008 at 9:46 PM, susan cooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Raven, since I didn't get to see the RP in person, could you give a detailed report on it and how it is put together? There's a detailed gallery of photos in my yahoo photos, I can't get a link to it on dial up, but I

Re: [IceHorses] Head Gear

2008-03-01 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Sat, Mar 1, 2008 at 11:49 AM, Judy Ryder [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It says the horse was trained by Gudmar, has a soft mouth, and beautiful head carriage but this type of head gear would not indicate that. I'm not a Myler fan and neither are my horses, but an endurance rider I rode for

Re: [IceHorses] Saddle report from the AERC convention

2008-03-01 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Sat, Mar 1, 2008 at 10:54 PM, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't ride endurance, but I'm kind of curious who they is who said that treeless saddles aren't working for endurance. I sometimes feel like I'm in the minority on the treeless saddles list because so many people on

Re: [IceHorses] Re: HPA

2008-02-24 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 9:44 AM, sstefansd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How can FEIF be violating (not complying with) HPA when HPA excludes the 6 ounce rule for rubber or leather bell boots used for protective purposes? The general rule that I heard from USDA officials was that protective boots

Re: [IceHorses] Horse camping (was Mouth Motion - Halters and tying...

2008-02-24 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Sat, Feb 23, 2008 at 5:54 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone out there leave grazing muzzles on their horses unattended? I did on two mares last year. My own Star removed hers three or four times when out with my gelding, so I just left her in the dry lot and only turned her out a night

Re: [IceHorses] Mouth Motion

2008-02-23 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 12:12 PM, Lynn Kinsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, having a halter and leadrope on the horse in addition to the headstall and reins is yet another piece of equipment (why I generally use a halter-headstall), but it is so much kinder to the horse. I loop a piece of

Re: [IceHorses] duett saddles

2008-02-21 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 2/20/08, Janice McDonald [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yes, that one, ironically, was completely unacceptable! even tho it was a wide tree. I dont even think that one fit Nasi! When he was 2! That's funny. ;) Maybe they should rename them the 'Walking Horse Saddle', because they've fit several

Re: [IceHorses] duett saddles

2008-02-19 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 2/19/08, Janice McDonald [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am too :) and I got my wide tree thornhill from you Steph. I sold you a Thorogood, not a Thornhill. Thorogood is a synthetic. ;) It works great on my wide horses BUT Tivar, who HAS to have a treeless. Some saddles just arent wide enough

Re: [IceHorses] Three Gaited Ponies

2008-02-17 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 2/17/08, Nancy Sturm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The only thing I can think of is that one individual endurance horse was wearing his hind feet more than his front. Otherwise, this is nothing I have ever heard of or read about. There will, however, be some sort of exception to everything.

Re: [IceHorses] Tough times

2008-02-15 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Feb 15, 2008 9:35 AM, Laree Shulman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's been a tough week in our family. Laree, Huggs) My grandfather was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in '97, at the time he was 85. He did very well on his diet and exercise plan and lived another happy 4 years

Re: [IceHorses] Bucking Horses

2008-02-13 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Feb 13, 2008 9:47 AM, Nancy Sturm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not sure my TWH is typical of anything and he sort of has the full spectrum of intermediate gaits, but he has put on some extremely athletic displays of playful bucking when he's turned out to pasture in the morning. Mother's

Re: [IceHorses] for sale

2008-02-10 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Feb 10, 2008 5:16 AM, Mic Rushen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: black and whites? as in pintos? I didn't know they came in pinto! Virtually all of them in the UK are grey. Yep, Pintos. I believe our American Reistry accepts, black, grey, abd black/white. He has a lovely bW team, full sisters

Re: [IceHorses] for sale

2008-02-09 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Feb 9, 2008 3:41 AM, Mic Rushen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's a funny coincidence, I learned to drive with Percherons too. I helped out an old man called Tommy Samson who bred and showed them, but who also ran his 100 acres farm purely with horse power. It was amazing. No tractors or

Re: [IceHorses] Am I from Mars?

2008-02-09 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Feb 9, 2008 10:50 PM, Wanda Lauscher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank youmy world was tilting there for a while... (I have a kitten helping me post tonight... Guess he wants his voice heard, too!) FWIW, I don't like the composition of the photo. The colors nice, but it's not that nice of

Re: [IceHorses] And They Call Us Horse Lovers

2008-02-08 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Feb 7, 2008 10:04 AM, Virginia Tupper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why would he tranquilize his horses? (rant warning) ;) Because the attitude and such is *not* important in performance horses. If a horse excels at a job, then many people overlook certain flaws in temperment. I believe the way

Re: [IceHorses] for sale

2008-02-08 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Feb 6, 2008 12:16 PM, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: FWIW, the vet who said that served as the US Olympic driving team vet for several years. There is no Olympic Driving Team. There is a National Driving Team that competes at the WEG (Maybe the Pan-Ams? I don't remember and am on

[IceHorses] Cute Video

2008-02-01 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkp9OXAVD88 Slightly OT, but still cute! Steph -- Brutality begins where skill ends. Correctly understood, work at the lunge line is indispensable for rider and horse from the very beginning through the highest levels. Von Niendorff

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

2008-01-31 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Jan 31, 2008 4:00 PM, Wanda Lauscher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Where in Saskatchewan??? I read that as where *is* saskatchewan. ;) Steph -- Brutality begins where skill ends. Correctly understood, work at the lunge line is indispensable for rider and horse from the very beginning through

[IceHorses] Parelli Cradle System

2008-01-30 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On another board I'm on this is being bashed and made fun of (okay, all things Parelli are fair game there). But, this looks to have some merit, does anyone here have it, and what are the thoughts of the group on it? You guys know I'm not a Parelli fan, but this looks interesting. ;) Steph

Re: [IceHorses] Going riding for the first time in a month/ Karen T

2008-01-30 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Jan 29, 2008 6:25 PM, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I get to go back for my follow-up chest x-ray on Thursday. Pneumonia is NOT fun! Hope you get to feeling better... I had an accident at work (I work at the Walmart Distribution Center now) and ended up under about 500lbs of

Re: [IceHorses] Who is this?

2008-01-30 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Jan 30, 2008 9:03 PM, Wanda Lauscher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What do you think? I think that it depends on the horse. ;) On very balanced horses I grab mane and give them their heads. Especially strong minded balanced horses, if they're trail savvy then they know far better how to regain

Re: [IceHorses] Parelli Cradle System

2008-01-30 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Jan 30, 2008 6:48 PM, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I took a quick look at it the other day, and I wasn't impressed. I downloaded all of the instructions (17 pages!) to reread when my mind is functioning properly! ;) I don't think I like it as much as I thought I did, as it seems to

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

2007-11-30 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Nov 30, 2007 7:12 PM, Maggie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: oh good-i'm not the only Dane:) Me too Maggie! Steph

[IceHorses] Generator Safety Article

2007-11-19 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
http://www.alfaaic.com/MrktgTips/Electric_Generator.pdf Thought this might be of interest to some of y'all! :) Steph -- Brutality begins where skill ends. Correctly understood, work at the lunge line is indispensable for rider and horse from the very beginning through the highest levels. Von

Re: [IceHorses] Foxhunting in NC

2007-11-19 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Nov 19, 2007 2:26 PM, pippa258 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wonder how long it would take me to braid Kopar's mane?! Lend me a pony and I'll braid manes and tails for you! ;) Steph -- Brutality begins where skill ends. Correctly understood, work at the lunge line is indispensable for rider

Re: [IceHorses] Foxhunting in NC

2007-11-19 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Nov 19, 2007 2:57 PM, Laree Shulman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not sure how this group is, but the one time I rode with the hunt, I really thought I was going to die - what a group of wild people! The hunt I've associated with wasn't wild at all. I enjoyed hilltoping with them. Steph --

Re: [IceHorses] Foxhunting in NC

2007-11-19 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Nov 19, 2007 3:04 PM, Laree Shulman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, but did you ever get down in the action with them? - you just can't appreciate the craziness of it until you're in the middle of it - especially if it's a big sized group, which this was. I never rode with first flight, but

Re: [IceHorses] Hoof problems

2007-11-16 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Nov 15, 2007 6:41 PM, Anna Hopkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Annilese mentioned putting a fungicide on the hooves for non-healing hoof cracks. I battled thrush with one of our horses for years. Seriously, over two years. Thrush, contracted heels, long toe/low heel. I have pictures around here

Re: [IceHorses] my exaggerations

2007-11-15 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Nov 15, 2007 9:27 AM, Janice McDonald [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 3. The temperature at present is 71, by this afternoon its supposed to be 33, and by tomorrow morning in the twenties. I'll take 3 as an exageration Steph -- Brutality begins where skill ends. Correctly understood, work at

Re: [IceHorses] Icehorses sweating?

2007-11-15 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Nov 15, 2007 2:20 PM, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If the reflectiveness of a white sheet is a factor (and I've never used one, so I won't comment), then we should REALLY think about the opposite: the poor DARK colored Icelandic horse who not only is wearing a natural-fur-coat by

Re: [IceHorses] Icehorses sweating?

2007-11-15 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Nov 15, 2007 1:21 PM, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, but think about how unbearable it is when your bra gets soaked with salty sweat - that is the grossest thing about summers here, and that does NOT make you feel cooler at all. I think sweaty blue jeans and underwear take

Re: [IceHorses] And that disgusting-looking Stonewall...

2007-11-14 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Nov 14, 2007 9:24 AM, Janice McDonald [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: thats a very weird gait he's doing there! I I believe it's the three legged horse shuffle. :p Steph -- Brutality begins where skill ends. Correctly understood, work at the lunge line is indispensable for rider and horse from

Re: [IceHorses] And that disgusting-looking Stonewall...

2007-11-14 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On Nov 14, 2007 11:31 AM, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I took that picture of Stonewall that I sent from a little video I made of him. He was trotting. He has a rather odd trot though, because, frame-by-frame, it often looked foxtrotty. But, you could see that his diagonal pairs

[IceHorses] What Gait Photos

2007-11-14 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
http://www.equestrianimages.smugmug.com/gallery/2780740#150283974 http://www.equestrianimages.smugmug.com/gallery/2780740#150157239 http://www.equestrianimages.smugmug.com/gallery/2780740#150147608 http://www.equestrianimages.smugmug.com/gallery/2780740#149963688

Re: [IceHorses] Nervous on my pony

2007-11-12 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 11/12/07, Lorraine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know that feeling. I need to trust Scooter more. Although he has been known to bolt. Dagur is very calm (please pardon the typos, our new kitten is determined to post something tonight!) Imagery helped me when I had some pretty major fear

Re: [IceHorses] A Papaya A Day Keeps the Ulcers Away

2007-11-03 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 11/2/07, Laree Shulman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's interesting, Trish - what is the best source for this? I wonder how an IR horse would handle them? Steph -- Brutality begins where skill ends. Correctly understood, work at the lunge line is indispensable for rider and horse from the

Re: [IceHorses] A beautiful day in the neighborhood

2007-11-03 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 11/3/07, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We spent some time in the arena this morning, working with the obstacles. It's a beautiful day in NC - cool and slightly breezy, and not a cloud in the sky. I've missed your photos this year Karen, it's good to be back! Sina is so cute. --

Re: [IceHorses] Home Is Good!

2007-10-26 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 10/26/07, Judy Ryder [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We are home. The air quality is not good, but we decided it would be nice to be home, get things taken care of, clean up, water plants, get the animals back to their routines. Glad to hear from you, so good to hear that you guys are okay.

[IceHorses] Questions for Trainers

2007-10-25 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
There was a great list of questions compiled last year to ask a trainer before you take your horse to them. Does anyone have a link, I can't find it in the archives? Thanks, Steph -- Brutality begins where skill ends. Correctly understood, work at the lunge line is indispensable for rider and

[IceHorses] G'bye for a while!

2007-04-30 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
I'm going no mail for a while. This coming weekend I'm moving and won't get my internet hooked up until next month. I'm also house sitting alot this year, working 2 jobs (around 70 - 80 hours a week), and teaching some lessons. Not to mention trying to learn to ballroom dance, swing dance, and

Re: [IceHorses] Bad News for Star

2007-04-14 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 4/13/07, Judy Ryder [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Poor Star! Hope she doesn't get too uncomfortable. It's inevitable that it will progress, and it will no longer be manageable. I can't not face that fact now, it'll just make it worse down the road. A good friend of mine does some professional

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Bad News for Star

2007-04-14 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 4/13/07, Pamela Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RIDE THIS HORSE BUT IT ISN'T THE END OF THE WORLD FOR HIM. She gets bute on her very bad days, but she has a history of ulcers, so I have to be careful and give her bute with an Ulcer prevenative. Steph -- Brutality

Re: [IceHorses] Bad News for Star

2007-04-14 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 4/14/07, Lorraine Voog [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please give Star a big hug for me. Hang in there. It is a bummer when are animals are hurt. I will. :) She's a tough little mare, that's for sure. Steph -- Brutality begins where skill ends. Correctly understood, work at the lunge line

[IceHorses] Bad News for Star

2007-04-13 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
I got some devestating news today from my vet. Star has degenerative joint disease in her left hock and possibly/likely in her left hip. He offered me joint injections and said they would keep her comfortable for a while. At this point she's eating and drinking, but she is no longer comfortable

[IceHorses] Bits for sale

2007-04-12 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
I wanted to offer these here before putting them on Ebay, since alot of the bits I've collected are hard to find, older, and I'd rather see them with friends as with strangers. Officially, I'm taking at least a year off from horses, and only keeping Star. 5 1/2 Loose Ring Happy Mouth French Link

Re: [IceHorses] Why I don't go to a lot of demos and Expos in the spring...

2007-04-10 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 4/10/07, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the offer, Anna. I'm not sure yet f our agenda, if we'll make it all the way up there (we may get waylaid in KY at the big Horse Park...and at a smaller horse park we're particularly fond of... :) You guys all have fun. I was

Re: [IceHorses] Odd behavior

2007-04-07 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 4/6/07, Virginia Tupper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I went up to his stall to say hello and he lifted his front leg holding it there, sometimes pawing the air. ... Anyone have any idea why he'd do that? Star does it, and it's 100% my fault. I always yell at her after she paws the first

Re: [IceHorses] Odd behavior

2007-04-07 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 4/7/07, Wanda Lauscher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If they only could talk. Oh dear... I'm afraid mine wouldn't ever hush. ;) Steph -- Brutality begins where skill ends. Correctly understood, work at the lunge line is indispensable for rider and horse from the very beginning through the

Re: [IceHorses] Human Rabies Vaccine Questions

2007-03-30 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/30/07, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Even though I think I learned more about rabies than the average Joe last year when we got the vaccines, I'll be the first to tell you this: that is NOT a question for a yahoo list. That is a serious decision, the shots seem to be very

Re: [IceHorses] Human Rabies Vaccine Questions

2007-03-30 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/30/07, Stephanie Caldwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not conerned about exposure since kitty and the entire covey of kitties was healthy. It's more a what if the next kitty I pickup isn't healthy. Or, I don't know the history. I wanted to add a few things... This morning I talked

Re: [IceHorses] Human Rabies Vaccine Questions

2007-03-30 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/30/07, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If your mom was bitten by a bat suspected of being rabid, then she must have had a series of shots...but then, that's why I advise people to check with their MD or health department. I think most people would consider the $10,000+ it

Re: [IceHorses] Human Rabies Vaccine Questions

2007-03-30 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/30/07, Storme Lee~Fire Island Farms [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree with Karen on this one...I would add besides an MD, go to a licensed Naturopathic Doctor as well ( a graduate from Bastyr, NCM or one of the other 3 Naturpathic Universities), as they have additional info on

[IceHorses] Human Rabies Vaccine Questions

2007-03-29 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
Okay you guys... I've got a question for the rabies experts out there. Last night a neighborhood stray kitty got hit by a car while I and my neighbor were watching. We ended up taking kitty to the vet, but she died in my arms on the way. It was *really* traumatic to deal with, even though she

Re: [IceHorses] rearing and flipping

2007-03-26 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/26/07, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are you serious? About the manual? If that's the question, then yes she's serious. I can't believe some of the things people do in the name of 'training' Can't wait to see everyone at Equine Affair!! Only 3 weeks!! Steph -- Brutality

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Riding jeans

2007-03-25 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/25/07, Janice McDonald [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: if its for wearing around, I can wear anything, but for a long sweaty ride you gotta have something with smooth inside seams or it will rub you raw! I also require tons of stretch,... I hate stretch clothes, even riding pants are just

Re: [IceHorses] Spring clipping ?

2007-03-25 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/25/07, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At what point is it too late to clip a horse in the spring, for fear of clipping the emerging spring coat? I clipped Eitill yesterday I clipped about this time last year and didn't notice any effects with Star. We full body clipped her...

Re: [IceHorses] Re: lutalyse

2007-03-22 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/22/07, Janice McDonald [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: it might make her forget she is not childbearing :) She might run amuck through the countryside in search of a stallion known as Mr. Wrong HA There's a Mr Wrong on EVERY corner in our area... Steph -- Brutality begins where skill

Re: [IceHorses] Head set

2007-03-22 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/22/07, Wanda Lauscher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do I have that right? Yes, you have it right. And, as long as I have Shogun you're welcome to come down and feel it. He gets the true collection stuff easily when he's fit. This is advanced dressage stuffand was probably way over my

Re: [IceHorses] Head set

2007-03-22 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/22/07, Virginia Tupper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does that mean when the left hind is moving forward you give pressure at the girth with your left leg? I wouldn't say pressure. It's more a hint of a support with the leg. The barrell swings inward as the leg comes off the ground, you just

Re: [IceHorses] Re: SCA Icelandic Horse

2007-03-22 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/22/07, kim morton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Judy, I translated one of their pages with Babel Fish, does this link work? What language is it in to begin with? Dutch? Steph -- Brutality begins where skill ends. Correctly understood, work at the lunge line is indispensable for rider and

Re: [IceHorses] FOSH

2007-03-22 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/21/07, Wanda Lauscher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll probably be going, and it seems there is a bit of interest out here already. However if I'm helping to organize it, I won't be participating. (I just got this today!) That's too bad that you won't be participating... There's a big

Re: [IceHorses] weird spam

2007-03-20 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/20/07, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been getting those too (from [EMAIL PROTECTED]) but mine aren't going to SPAM. It's like some list members aren't getting their mail, and the return notice is coming to me, not to yahoo. It's a 'burp' in the mail returning system and

Re: [IceHorses] lutalyse

2007-03-20 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/20/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The mare of course was ok but it scared me to see her in so much pain. Same experiences I've seen with it... Steph

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Crazy Morning

2007-03-19 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/19/07, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I actually was thinking about having her ultrasounded after the shot, to be sure it was effective. I could be wrong, but I could swear I've heard of the shot not doing the job and the mare delivering anyway...I could be wrong. I've heard of

Re: [IceHorses] Ariat Star Babies

2007-03-19 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/19/07, Virginia Tupper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK--I confess--I've always wanted cowboy boots but the toes, being so narrow and pointed, never fit my wide foot. Then I saw the huge online Salem Saddlery sale with the Ariat Star Babies on sale:

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Vet School

2007-03-17 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/16/07, reetolts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As a matter of fact, Bia, if you hear of anyone that has a farm and wants a renter that will do work around the farm in exchange for some of the rent and is within a 1/2 hour of the vet school, please think of us. I'll ask around when I go up

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Eczema in Icelandic horses-Anneliese-Janice

2007-03-15 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/15/07, pippa258 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No, you're not! I don't know this function either...please let us know Judy! the 'find' function is general under the 'edit' menu at the top of the page, right next to the 'file' menu. Most Microsoft programs have 'find', Firefox has it,

Re: [IceHorses] O/T Mandy

2007-03-13 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/12/07, Wanda Lauscher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is very important information. The prospect of grandchildren is quite exciting to me. I think my parents might have to borrow or adopt... I don't want children! Steph -- Brutality begins where skill ends. Correctly understood, work

Re: [IceHorses] Ghost Saddle

2007-03-12 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/12/07, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since I don't read German, I can't tell much about it. I know it's treeless. The main thing I notice is that the pommel looks oddly low, with the cantle oddly high. Wonder why? http://www.buitenzinnig.nl/DaviWB/Pagina17.html English

Re: [IceHorses] O/T Mandy

2007-03-12 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
Congratulations and good wishes! I am a little envious. Our 35-year old son is still looking. Anyone want to do a little match-making? Send him down... I have a friend who'd love to meet him. ;) Steph -- Brutality begins where skill ends. Correctly understood, work at the lunge line is

Re: [IceHorses] Reminder - slightly o/t

2007-03-12 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/12/07, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now, go get yours done, and pray that my results are good! :) I hope they're good. Now all you other old-enough-to-be-my-mother listers go get your tests done, I'd hate for any of y'all to get hurt! ;) Steph -- Brutality begins where skill

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Prey/Predator

2007-03-12 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/12/07, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Or when you need to do something simple, like say, check the pulses in the horse's foot, and he/she wants praise for picking up their foot, or decides to count by pawing, whatever. That simply wears on my nerves. Mine too... I teach the

Re: [IceHorses] braid ideas

2007-03-11 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/11/07, Wanda Lauscher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And then started another series of pony tails from those by separating the pony tails at the rools. It created a loose open net effect. I wish I had pictures. It's called a continental braid.

Re: [IceHorses] Half Chaps for Short People

2007-03-11 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/11/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: have you checked the bitofbritain.com site for lendes? they seem to come as small as X by X (where X is calf width), and have an elastic panel to fit better. bitofbritain.com is also very nice about returns; Count thyself lucky you

Re: [IceHorses] Question for Ask Janice

2007-03-11 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/11/07, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You really should get the rainbow tie-dyed leg wraps and use them for half-chaps. They would SO complete the look with your new tie-dyed dressage breeches! ;) Don't enable her... she gets into enough trouble as it is... ;) I think I know

Re: [IceHorses] bareback pads, soft saddles

2007-03-10 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/9/07, Wanda Lauscher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually I just purchased a bareback pad from Ebay a few years ago. No stirrups, but it has good padding and a suede seat. I think it was just some sort of generic brand. I use my longeing surcingle and a Saddleright. Not exactly cheap,

Re: [IceHorses] Promotion of the Breed

2007-03-10 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/9/07, Storme Lee~Fire Island Farms [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I do not know anything about it, as I have never seen it or had to deal with itbut 50% sounds high It's terrible, and I don't believe you can fully appreciate how terrible it is for both the horse and the careperson

Re: [IceHorses] Another thing to tie the horse's head

2007-03-10 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/9/07, Wanda Lauscher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know what a pessoa isdoes anyone have a pic? http://www.justforponies.com/Templates/frmTemplateP2.asp?CatalogID=972Zoom=YesSubFolderId=93 Lovely piece of equipment, eh? That's something I try so hard to pass onto students, is

Re: [IceHorses] Another thing to tie the horse's head

2007-03-10 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/10/07, Robyn Hood [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is a tough one, maybe only by example... I hope so... Steph -- Brutality begins where skill ends. Correctly understood, work at the lunge line is indispensable for rider and horse from the very beginning through the highest levels. Von

Re: [IceHorses] Enjoying the weather on Scooter

2007-03-10 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/10/07, Lorraine Voog [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Either I am losing it or something. I don't remember writing that about postponing trying a new saddle. Was I writing in my sleep??lol Lorraine I've been working on my business site from home and workign really late alot. Last week I

Re: [IceHorses] Another thing to tie the horse's head

2007-03-10 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/10/07, Wanda Lauscher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Saints preserve us! Thank heaven I'm as ignorant as I am! I can't imagine anyone putting that on a horse and thinking it's okay Me either... I've seen them around in real life and they're just not right. Oh, BTW, I was in a tank top

Re: [IceHorses] Trotting Eitill in the Sensation Hybrid

2007-03-10 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/10/07, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After not riding much all winter, I need to do some posting to get back in shape, so I did today. I may not walk at all tomorrow though...:) I'll think of you... I ran about 6 miles today (made Runner go with me! LOL), and I'm paying for it

Re: [IceHorses] Saga in turquoise

2007-03-10 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/10/07, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like some color combinations particularly, but very few strike me so strongly (negatively) as fuchsia and orange! I bought Runner a beautiful burgundy cooler... Burgundy on an orange horse was *not* happening. Steph -- Brutality begins

Re: [IceHorses] When I win the lottery...

2007-03-10 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/10/07, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm going to pay a photographer to take some pics of ME riding. I'm always the one with the camera. I'll come take some photos of you riding. ;) I want to meet your horses anyhow! Steph -- Brutality begins where skill ends. Correctly

Re: [IceHorses] Equine Affaire

2007-03-10 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/10/07, Robyn Hood [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Linda will be giving demos at the Equine Affaire so be sure to go by and say hi. Are you working in a booth? Yes, Leslie Desmond's booth. And, I have another conference I'm going to try and go to Saturday in Dayton, not sure if that'll work

Re: [IceHorses] Promotion of the Breed

2007-03-08 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/7/07, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does that mean I can ride in shorts or capris? :) I'm afraid *not* to take that serious. ;) I'll give you the same answer I give my mother... You can do whatever you want to do, and I'll still act like I know you. LOL Can't wait for Equine

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Promotion of the Breed

2007-03-08 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/8/07, kim morton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Where are you staying? I am planning on going unless something totally unexpeted comes up. A BB in Loudon. You're welcome to room with me, if you like. It's a nice place with a nice discount for business customers, and the business is paying for

Re: [IceHorses] Promotion of the Breed

2007-03-07 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/7/07, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think they do have some costume classes at breed shows, don't they? But, no, I don't see that very often. http://gastongazette.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?userphoto=0theway=nextpicnum=7image=13250227thispage2=return=#show The

Re: [IceHorses] Promotion of the Breed

2007-03-07 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/7/07, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Get me the info. We should make it a group effort. Gastonia isn't that far for Trish, Laree, Cherie and Sue to come down for too. When is it - May? September or October, and it's at Biggerstaff Arena in Dallas. The breed expo was fun, I

Re: [IceHorses] Promotion of the Breed

2007-03-07 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/7/07, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know the place - not far off of US 321, just north of Gastonia, right? Emily showed there a few times many years ago. Yep! That's it. They do the individual call the breed into the arena demo thing, you can have a booth back at your stalls,

Re: [IceHorses] Feeding herring?

2007-03-06 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/6/07, Virginia Tupper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My 2 like 'Kelp Plus'. Runner likes fried fish... And, all my horses like Sumatra Mandeheling (? Spelling) coffee. Runner drinks any coffee, but the others only drink Sumatra! Steph -- Brutality begins where skill ends. Correctly

Re: [IceHorses] Feeding herring?

2007-03-06 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/6/07, Wanda Lauscher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is that the coffee made from cat poo? Please tell me that's a joke? bg Sumatra comes from (I believe) Africa, and what I drink is imported green, locally roasted, and I only drink pressed coffee. I'm a huge coffee snob, but my one of my

Re: [IceHorses] Feeding herring?

2007-03-06 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/6/07, Janice McDonald [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I dont even wanna THINK about stonewall on a caffeine buzz! I don't believe that I give enough to get a buzz going... ;) Normally the two coffee adicts (runner and Star) and I share a cup from my friend's coffee house. Once a month or so I

Re: [IceHorses] Which Bit?

2007-03-05 Thread Stephanie Caldwell
On 3/4/07, pippa258 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Steph! Are you still doing the freestyle musical in Tryon? My friend I travel with got hurt and is out for at least 6 more weeks, so we've not planned anything for sure. I think I'm still going to do the Tuesday night schooling series this

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