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

2007-11-29 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > shall i try to replicate this with a handful of grass, a tuna salad, and stjarni? :) > --vicka ---Hi might go for the tuna salad for the bread! It's Osp's absolute favorite treat. She's normally pretty respectful and doe

[IceHorses] Re: sidepull I think I want to get

2007-10-30 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, Lorraine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This is from Mossrock endurance site. it is adjustable. What do you all think? > Lorraine ---Too funny - that's my little Osp's head showcasing it :- ). I love this sidepull. You can adjust it to fit almost

[IceHorses] Re: blog

2007-09-21 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, Mic Rushen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Me too. I was just speaking to a friend on the phone who watched a rider warming his horse up in the woods at the WC, using elastics on the legs. > Mic -Oh this just saddens me. All I can think of is the Sadd

[IceHorses] Re: E-Z Ride Stirrups

2007-09-21 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > What size is the most popular, I have a size seven and a half boot. I have no clue what size to order. Sylvia -I'm not sure if they come in different footbed sizes, but I know they come in different "neck" sizes. Th

[IceHorses] Re: E-Z ride stirrups

2007-09-20 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Laree Shulman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I would think in N. MI that would be a definite plus but down here in NC I am thinking that might be a minus because we have more warm weather than cold. -Ah, good point Laree :-). Dawn

[IceHorses] Re: E-Z ride stirrups

2007-09-20 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Cherie Mascis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > They are quite a bit heavier and only come in brown (but I suppose you could dye them). > Cherie -Actually, mine are black. But, they could have been died by the previous owner... Dawn Bruin-Slot, n

[IceHorses] Re: E-Z ride stirrups

2007-09-20 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Laree Shulman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Where have you guys found your best deal on E-Z ride stirrups and do you have a preference for the cage or the solid (tapadero) style toe stop? > Laree --Hi Laree, I bought mine used from a lady who was se

[IceHorses] Re: What Are They Applauding?!?!

2007-09-20 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Wanda Lauscher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > when you were feeling the most alienated, was it during a time you were holding some of your previous beliefs to be true? -It probably was. But I think it was also when I pointed out how the posts o

[IceHorses] Re: What Are They Applauding?!?!

2007-09-20 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Janice McDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How do you disagree and then maintain your stance when people start calling you names just for having a different belief? you look at pictures like this: > http://gallery.mac.com/jtfreeman/100035/DPP_0225/web.jpg >

[IceHorses] Re: What Are They Applauding?!?!

2007-09-20 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Robyn Schulze" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Its the ones who regard those of us into natural methods as lunatics who don't know what we're talking about. Those are the ones who won't change. So sadly, it IS going to be us vs. them, to a degree. --

[IceHorses] Re: What Are They Applauding?!?!

2007-09-20 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Wanda Lauscher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > But seriously, how long has Judy been providing information and stil the trolls come on to argue? There will likely always be people who want to start an argument just to argue, no matter which l

[IceHorses] Re: What Are They Applauding?!?!

2007-09-19 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Robyn Schulze" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Exactly, and who of us cares one whit about status? I sure don't. > I agree. And you won't change the minds of people in that group anyway. > Robyn S I wholly disagree with this. There are absolu

[IceHorses] Re: What Are They Applauding?!?! conformation questions...

2007-09-19 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Karen Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Interesting. I'm used to mainly thinking of winging as a conformation problem...and I suspect there almost has to be a conformational element for a horse to show it as markedly as these two did. > Karen Thomas, NC -

[IceHorses] Re: Saddles

2007-09-19 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Nancy Sturm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How weird do you suppose it would look if I hung them on the dressage saddle? I'd sure feel safer. > Nancy ---If it works for you, then go for it! Besides, looks are only for the show ring, not the re

[IceHorses] Re: Feed and supplements

2007-09-19 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Janice McDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > we had southern states here. I supplement with Gro Strong by alliance, loose, and we have coastal bermuda hay. > Janice --What made you decide to go with Gro Strong Janice? I did some lookin

[IceHorses] Re: Drop Nosebands / Curbs / Mic

2007-09-17 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The curb bit, on the other hand, is fundamentall intended for one- handed rein contact. The unjointed bar is rigid and immovable, it must not be tilted, and its position on the tongue must not to altered much. Consequen

[IceHorses] Re: Safi diagnosed IR

2007-09-15 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "janine4494" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm putting it off till we get his diet under control. But... I wonder if Icelandics naturally have a higher Basophile count. Anyone have any experience with it? > Janine -n- Safi --Janine, is Safi an imp

[IceHorses] Re: Snaffle Bits

2007-09-14 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What type of bridle did she have on? Did it include a brow band? a throat latch? --Let me think back to that time (it was a few years ago) - I think she had on a woven nylon bridle with a browband and thr

[IceHorses] Re: Dropped Nosebands

2007-09-13 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Karen Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think the key is not to make up excuses, but to handle the root problems...hopefully before they even become problems > Karen Thomas -I agree with this. But I guess I've been in some unique situation

[IceHorses] Re: Dropped Nosebands

2007-09-13 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Nancy Sturm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I used to teach all my horses to turn on the forehand. Something was going wrong if the rider needed to pull so hard that the snaffle was pulled through her horse's mouth. Yes, you are correct. Someth

[IceHorses] Re: Dropped Nosebands

2007-09-13 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > There are millions of horses around the world who are ridden with snaffles and this does not happen to them. -I've actually heard of the bit coming through the horse's mouth on many, many occasions. I've

[IceHorses] Re: Dropped Nosebands

2007-09-13 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Janice McDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > they will go behind the vertical themselves, without being put there by the rider, for instance, now why on earth would they do this? rote obedience for one, but in many/most cases, they learn if they just give in

[IceHorses] Re: Dropped Nosebands

2007-09-13 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think we can clearly see that the dropped nosebands on Icelandic Horses are not a good thing. --But interestingly, my sister's horse WAS more comfortable with a loose fittid dropped noseband. I think the

[IceHorses] Re: was KY Icelandic show now nosebands

2007-09-12 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Janice McDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > But its not good to be nasty because then you lose an opportunity to attract bees with honey and not vinegar. and then also I notice: sometimes when people start arguing the whole point gets lost behind the argum

[IceHorses] Re: white hairs

2007-09-12 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > and of course i'm already working on seeing if i can determine/remediate the cause...stjarni's comfort and well-being matter to me more than anything. > --vicka -Vicka, what does Kaaren say about the white hairs? Does

[IceHorses] Re: was KY Icelandic show now nosebands

2007-09-12 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, Robyn Hood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Please consider that many list members would find it more pleasant if every issue was not dealt with in an adversarial way. > Phil ---Me included. I actually stop and try to picture telling people what I

[IceHorses] Re: bitless, hackamores, etc

2007-09-11 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Laree Shulman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > At least I got across the point that most horses will do quitewell without a bit if they are trained well. > Laree --That's really cool Laree! I had the opportunity to show the owner of the Tennessee

[IceHorses] Re: Too Much, Too Soon / Ulcers

2007-09-11 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Karen Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > When the vet sedated him for the floating, she found the first clue: there were deep and old ulcers on each side of his mouth, right at the inside corners of his lip. Based on the scarring, she guessed that they had b

[IceHorses] Re: Was saddle on ebay - now Kerrits

2007-08-05 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Debbie Kirchner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dawn, I know you have been working on these tights for yourself for years, then others started to ask you for them, and a business was born... I find it really exciting for you... before you know it you will need 1

[IceHorses] Re: Was saddle on ebay - now Kerrits

2007-08-03 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Karen Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I noticed that the Malden Mills online store only suggests the PowerDry material for "undergarments and for shirtings." See: http://www.maldenmillsstore.com/dept2.asp? dept=31&id=0709234371759512370075 > I'm not prepa

[IceHorses] Re: Was saddle on ebay - now Kerrits

2007-08-02 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Is the full seat patch clarino? > i'll defer to dawn to answer that one -- it's some kind of nice grippy light fake suede > --vicka -No, I don't use clarino because it doesn't have any stretch at all. I've found t

[IceHorses] Re: riding tights

2007-08-02 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Virginia Tupper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Do you have photos online? Do you do kids? > V --I have a web site being worked on, but it's not up and running yet. I'd be happy to email photos to you though if you are interested. Yes, I can make

[IceHorses] Re: riding tights

2007-08-02 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Debbie Kirchner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Maybe Dawn can make them tight for us who prefer them that way??? I am not a boot cut gal either, I would think since they make them custom, she might be able to at some point, if not now, maybe this winter? > Debb

[IceHorses] Re: riding tights

2007-08-02 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Debbie Kirchner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I will love it as long as it fits us both, COLOR is sigh, just color... RIGHT? > Debbie in MN Yep, BUT it's still more fun to match stuff up right! Dawn Bruin-Slot, northern Michigan Fuzzy Logic Equin

[IceHorses] Re: riding tights

2007-08-02 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Janice McDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > i dont think they are so bulky as to cancel out the ability to wear half chaps... > Janice -You should still be able to wear half chaps, or full chaps easily over the pants. I have a pair of half chaps

[IceHorses] Re: riding tights

2007-08-02 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Janice McDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I would just buy from dawn if i wanted reasonable pants. besides, altho she doesnt advertise them as such she worked with me on practically a custom fit basis, making the pants just the right length for me etc. y

[IceHorses] Re: Was saddle on ebay - now Kerrits

2007-08-02 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > just wanted to add a testimonial -- i have a pair of those and they are the lightest riding tights i have, and mine are full-seat. i wear them on hot days when i'm teaching especially, as that involves a lot of running around and gets

[IceHorses] Re: riding tights

2007-08-02 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Debbie Kirchner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thank you Dawn... You have been a JEM to help her out Thank you... -It's a "pay it forward" thing. When my sister was going through emergency colic surgery with her horse, she received a TREMENDOU

[IceHorses] Re: riding tights

2007-08-02 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Debbie Kirchner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dawn makes tights for us, all kinds of colors at a resonable price, 75 I think for full seat pants, using our measurements, Her address is on the link below for Raven... Yep. And I do offer a

[IceHorses] Re: Was saddle on ebay - now Kerrits

2007-08-02 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Karen Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The microcord isn't supposed to be their summer weight, so I wouldn't expect them to be the very most breathable fabric around. ---Holy cow - I couldn't IMAGINE the ones I had being a "winter weight" or "

[IceHorses] Re: saddle on ebay

2007-08-01 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Virginia Tupper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yes, they come in a light weight or a heavier weight called microcord -- not sure if they're 2nds or what but I haven't seen any flaws in the ones I've purchased. --I bought a pair of these in the micr

[IceHorses] Re: Weight-Carrying Ability

2007-07-31 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > but i think the biggest factor might be the rider's ability to balance well and make stjarni's life easy; the "well-packed, well- fitted backpack model" :) > --vicka Vicka, you hit on a few really, really important thin

[IceHorses] Re: Weight-Carrying Ability

2007-07-31 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > me for everybody from my 60# smallest student to my 6'2" husband. and of course he feels perfect to me, and i am rather tiny myself for an adult; 5'1, 110#, size 6 ariat terrains.> --vicka Vicka, Stjarni is indeed a well b

[IceHorses] Re: Weight-Carrying Ability

2007-07-31 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Have we heard a trainer, breeder, or seller of Icelandic Horses claim that the horses can carry a 300 lb man all day? ---No, I haven't. > Is this true? ---No, it's not. > Is it logical?

[IceHorses] Re: Another step / Calm Down

2007-07-29 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > And clicker training can be very helpful in getting a horse to calm down pretty quickly. ---Couldn't agree with this more. The gelding I'm re- training (the one with the lump on his back caused by ill-saddle

[IceHorses] Re: Another step in starting the mares...

2007-07-29 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I haven't tied a horse to be saddled in a long time. I just do it on the lawn, or if in the paddock, just at liberty. ---Yep, we basically do the same thing. We do put them in a stall configuration to sadd

[IceHorses] Re: Another step in starting the mares...

2007-07-29 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, Anneliese Virro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Horses have to get their heads down to eat, getting their heads down has a calming effect. Seems pretty obvious to me! How could you be in the minority, thinking that way? > Anneliese --That's kinda my tho

[IceHorses] Re: Another step in starting the mares...

2007-07-29 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Karen Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > We let them graze for a few minutes while the cinched girths are a new concept. Sometimes when they put their heads down, a girth with give them a sense of being "grabbed." It seems to help when that happens when the

[IceHorses] Re: Dawn?

2007-07-17 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, Raven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Dawn...that's about 500 miles from me. Please let me know more about this horse and also if the owner is interested in contacting me or if I should contact the owner? Thanks, Raven --I just emailed the lady in

[IceHorses] Re: Summer Itch

2007-07-16 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Virginia Tupper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Do you have a photo of it? > V --Unfortunately, no. I now wish I had gotten a picture of her at her worst, for comparison. I'll try to get some pics of her legs on Tuesday when I go out to the barn.

[IceHorses] Re: OT - Amazing Animal Story

2007-07-15 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, pippa258 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > He put his hand in through the large hole and an octopus grabbed both his hand and the knife... > Trish --Trish, that's one of the craziest stories I've ever heard! Very fascinating. Thanks for sharing, ev

[IceHorses] Re: Summer Itch

2007-07-15 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Virginia Tupper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Check Gat's belly seam. That is the first place where SE shows up. What you are describing does not sound like SE. ---USUALLY, but not always. The first place it shows up on Osp is her legs and face.

[IceHorses] Re: Dawn?

2007-07-14 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, Raven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Dawn...can you please tell me where the free lease Ice horse gelding is located? Which town? I am interested in him. THANKS! > Raven Hi Raven, I think he's in or near the city of Cheboygan, Michigan. It's in the

[IceHorses] Icelandic gelding for free lease

2007-07-13 Thread dawn_atherton
Hey all, There's a lady up in my area who needs to find a good home for her Icelandic gelding, Hagar, for a while. I'm not sure what her reasons are, but she'd like to do a free lease (you keep him and ride him for free) for I think a year or two. I think she'd also sell him to the right home. I'

[IceHorses] More Donations to Raven from Fuzzy Logic Equine

2007-07-08 Thread dawn_atherton
Well, the auctions on the Fuzzy Logic Equine riding pants and the leather girth have ended. We came up with a total of $225. I will be mailing a check to Raven after they are all paid. I decided to do a check instead of PayPal because I want her to get the full amount. Additionally, I have h

[IceHorses] Re: strangles

2007-07-08 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, Robyn Hood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Also consider using a Homeopathic remedy Thuja which acts as a detox (doesn't change the effectiveness of the vaccine) but it helps with horses who may have skin reactions to the vaccine. > Actually for horses with SE, us

[IceHorses] Re: HUGINN update 7/6/7

2007-07-08 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Debbie Kirchner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My soul is filled with so much love from this experience, I am not sure I can express how grateful I am... > Debbie in MN Huginn's Hospital Fund sites --Debbie, my twin sister had the same feeling when

[IceHorses] Re: Stuff for sale on eBay for Raven

2007-07-03 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, Lorraine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I would get the pants if I was tall and skinny. > Happy Trails from Lori --Don't have to be Lori - I've got a pair of 2X listed too. I'm a happy Large or xLarge, and am more than happy to make those sizes as we

[IceHorses] Stuff for sale on eBay for Raven

2007-07-03 Thread dawn_atherton
Hey all, I just listed a bunch of pairs of my Fuzzy Logic Equine riding pants on eBay for sale and a nice leather girth. I am selling these with the proceeds going to Raven and Huginn to help with vet bills. Here's a link to one of my pants. http://tinyurl.com/32m2kp You can then open up the list

[IceHorses] Re: Stiffness and gaits...?

2007-07-02 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Karen Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > One of the contributors is a long back, particularly a long lumbar span (loins). I think that's why so many pacey horses are also prone to swaybacks. > Karen Thomas, NC --PLEASE, PLEASE tell this to Os

[IceHorses] Re: Tolt Definition

2007-07-02 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The names and definitions are already in place, and despite the fact that they don't want us to be right, some of them are using the terms today. > Judy And who says semantics don't matter ;-). But I can ho

[IceHorses] Re: Gait Chart

2007-07-02 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > do you feel additional terms are needed to describe those gaits? > --vicka -Good point :-). I guess the question I have is this - at what point is it ok to just say "pacey" or "trotty"? I would bet that many folks wou

[IceHorses] Re: Using words we can all understand

2007-07-02 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Karen Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm with you, Kim. I don't use the word "brokk" when I mean trot -And there are a lot of folks out there who feel the same. I NOW use mainly english words with Osp. But when we first started working

[IceHorses] Re: Dawn / Saddle Rack

2007-07-02 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Do you think that Icelandic Horses do a saddle rack? > Judy I'm going to apologize ahead of time - I don't have a lot of time to post right now. But yes, I do think they saddle rack. I think they tolt

[IceHorses] Re: Dawn / Saddle Rack

2007-07-01 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote > Dawn, you were going to talk about how a saddle rack is different than a rack / tolt: Actually, there was a great definition given not too long ato. I think Karen said it (don't have time to keep track of all

[IceHorses] Re: Tolt Definition

2007-07-01 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Karen Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It's not a list about semantics. It's a list about HORSES - Icelandic horses. Wonderful, living, breathing creatures. > Karen Thomas, NC -I totally disagree with this Karen. This list IS a list very

[IceHorses] and speaking of semantics...

2007-06-21 Thread dawn_atherton
Here's something to chew on - It was mentioned and encouraged to use the word "gaiting" to describe a horse that is doing a soft gait, or a more lateral tendancy gait. But here's the thing - EVERY forward movement can be called a gait. A walk is a gait, a trot is a gait, a canter is a gait,

[IceHorses] Re: Was - Gaits / Tolt.... now Thanks Judy!

2007-06-21 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > i *do* respect judy as a list owner. i do not respect her as a linguist. the list is "her house"; english and icelandic are not. nor do i think that one demonstrates respect by refusing to engage in discussion or disagreement. > --vi

[IceHorses] Re: Bits and Leverage

2007-06-21 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > ps. credit where it's due: lovely riding pants by dawn_a (for whom i put up that page originally), sensation dressage saddle lent by kaaren jordan, photos taken by my student frances. ---Thanks Vicka! The black/turquoise is su

[IceHorses] Re: Need some advice and help

2007-05-21 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How old? How long being ridden? He's still young - 6 years old this year. He was started under saddle last summer and mainly trail ridden. I don't know the whole history of how long he was ridden each time

[IceHorses] Re: Need some advice and help

2007-05-21 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > OK. Can you recap his history; I can't recall if we talked about him before. -Long story, nutshell version is that he had a hard lump on one side, just behind his wither about 6 months ago. We highly s

[IceHorses] Re: Need some advice and help

2007-05-21 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Nancy Sturm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > She was so sore right behind the withers that she practically went down when I touched her. -Wow. This little guy didn't almost go down, but he was crystal clear in telling us that it really hurt in that s

[IceHorses] Re: Need some advice and help

2007-05-21 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dawn, is this the TWH? No, it's an Icelandic gelding. > I have a couple of thoughts and no way would I say that these relate to the horse that you're talking about, just some thoughts that came into my head

[IceHorses] Re: Need some advice and help

2007-05-20 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Karen Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Especially since his problems are recurring, I'd get him to the vet. ---That's what I'm thinking too. It's just so weird to not be able to figure out what's going on. Every few hours I doubt myself

[IceHorses] Need some advice and help

2007-05-20 Thread dawn_atherton
Ok, I need some help and advice. The gelding I'm working with, the one who had a lump just behind his withers is having problems again. We've had him under saddle a few times now and have had no problems at all with back ouchiness. He was doing very well up until last Tuesday. I put the saddle on

[IceHorses] Lots of horsey stuff listed on eBay

2007-01-28 Thread dawn_atherton
Hey all, I just listed a bunch of stuff for sale on eBay. There's quite a bit of warm winter riding stuff and other various things. Here's the list: 2 pairs of Polartec 300 breeches 1 pair of winter riding boots 2 Icelandic sweaters 1 quilted riding vest 1 pr full seat breeches 1 saddleseat t

[IceHorses] Re: Gudmar's Interview / lesson horses

2007-01-16 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Wanda Lauscher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I know I really appreciate school horses. However, I feel all school horses need an advocate. Someone that will always be there to ensure that their health and well-being aren't compromised. > Wanda --

[IceHorses] Re: Gudmar's Interview

2007-01-15 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, Robyn Hood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Not everyone can afford to keep their horses without the horses having some job and who are we to judge which horses are happy and which are not; and what is a suitable job. It sounds like Vicka is trying to watch Stjarni

[IceHorses] Re: My hybrid!

2007-01-13 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, Robyn Hood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I find that synthetic material often slips when natural fibers tend to hold better... > Robyn ---Agreed. I've found this time and time again. Most recently today :-). I've been riding a Tennessee Walker in a woo

[IceHorses] Re: Scooter in his new treeless

2007-01-12 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Laree Shulman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am keeping my eyes open for a good saddle for my husband. He is going to like a western type better and I'm not sure what direction to go. He is going to be an occasional only rider and not very secure in his seat

[IceHorses] Re: sidepull bridles??

2007-01-04 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, Robyn Hood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Crit has fashioned his sidepulls after the Lindell which we really like and recommend. > Robyn -Hi Robyn, is there a good picture of this sidepull somewhere, or can you email me a picture? I saw a picture on

[IceHorses] Re: sidepull bridles??

2007-01-04 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, Robyn Hood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > When a sidepull doesn't have the jowl strap there is more tendency for the sidepull to twist and also get too close to the horse's eyes. The jowl strap means you don't have to tighten the nosepiece so much... ---

[IceHorses] Re: sidepull bridles??

2007-01-03 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > At what times are you finding the sidepull is twisting and turning? For example, is it when you are asking for a turn to the left or right? Stopping? > Judy -We haven't ridden in a sidepull yet. I'm assum

[IceHorses] Re: sidepull bridles??

2007-01-03 Thread dawn_atherton
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Karen Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have a couple of the Moss Rock Freedom Bridles, a Nickers' Harmony Bridle, combination bridles (Freedom and Harmony) pretty well, BUT if you really want to try a sidepull, I'd recommend that you get a "real" one. -

[IceHorses] sidepull bridles??

2007-01-02 Thread dawn_atherton
Since the subject on sidepulls has come up... Those who ride in them, which ones did you choose and why? What features do you think are important to have on a sidepull? I'm not leaning towards the kind that cross under the jowl/chin, but the kind that attach directly to rings on the sides.