Re: [IceHorses] Re: Gait Vocabulary

2008-03-12 Thread mdpsy
In a message dated 3/11/2008 1:14:13 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So, for the this forum can we all agree to the terminology in Lee's book? Absolutely. Great idea. There will be no problem in communication and understanding that way For more than the past

Thanks, Cherie.. (was Re: [IceHorses] Any new topics? (please...?!)Now What....)

2008-03-11 Thread mdpsy
In a message dated 3/11/2008 4:08:08 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Daughter and mom Roka out for a walk with me Heading over to look at something Chickens sure are weird! Rock obstacle Over the log We jumped the second time! Around the lumber Did the sheep leave any

Re: [IceHorses] Conditioning the Older Animal for Show - OT: Nancy

2008-03-03 Thread mdpsy
In a message dated 3/3/2008 2:33:56 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Nicely done! Did you wife handle? Nancy No, unfortunately, Nancy, Marilyn had to stay home since she is in the middle of tax season. I like hiring a handler anyway since it allows me to do

[IceHorses] AERC Convention This Weekend

2008-02-26 Thread mdpsy
The AERC convention is this weekend in Reno. As usual, it will have a great tradeshow and excellent speakers on various horse welfare and riding topics. I will still be putting on the two early morning Hot Topics workshops and will emcee the regional awards presentation as well as attend

Re: [IceHorses] Sensation saddle question

2008-02-19 Thread mdpsy
In a message dated 2/18/2008 3:33:39 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Do any of you who are using Sensation saddles ride where there are steep downgill descents? Do you need to use a crupper? I always ride with a breast plate, so uphill is never a problem/ Nancy,

Re: [IceHorses] american gaited horse

2008-02-06 Thread mdpsy
In a message dated 2/4/08 6:37:20 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is there a strongly gaited Icelandic that is seriously competing in endurance? I don't remember hearing of one, but I own two Icelandics who are endurance dropouts. Skjoldur, who has been seriously competing in endurance

Re: [IceHorses] american gaited horse

2008-02-06 Thread mdpsy
In a message dated 2/5/08 9:15:02 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think icelandics, most good ones, would be great NATRc horses tho! But that is based on finesse and good trail habits/sense and altho timed, reasonably timed where a horse can walk, trot, gait, walk etc and not have to be hot

Re: [IceHorses] american gaited horse

2008-02-06 Thread mdpsy
In a message dated 2/6/08 9:04:23 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That makes sense John, since the foxtrot is a much more efficient and easier-on-the- easier-on-the-wbrhorse gait than the racking (tolt) it's been explained to me by the few endurance folks I've talked to, is the gait of

Re: [IceHorses] american gaited horse

2008-02-06 Thread mdpsy
In a message dated 2/6/08 9:04:23 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Trot, as it's been explained to me by the few endurance folks I've talked to, is the gait of effeciency to cover the most ground. Oh, also, Renee, what I forgot to add in my first reply to your post is something that every

Re: [IceHorses] american gaited horse

2008-02-06 Thread mdpsy
In a message dated 2/6/08 9:38:57 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: John, just once it would be nice if, just once, you could simply and directly answer a question without being a wise guy. :) You know, I could just as easily make some disparaging, braggart remark to you about me having owned

Re: [IceHorses] Endurance Prospects

2008-02-06 Thread mdpsy
In a message dated 2/6/08 9:41:12 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: it kinda does describe him tho haha. What I was trying to say tho is he would LOVE to do that. My gosh he loves to go and is tireless. He would enjoy it so much. But with the go you gotta have the whoa... All kidding aside,

Re: [IceHorses] american gaited horse

2008-02-06 Thread mdpsy
In a message dated 2/6/2008 10:54:04 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So, I'll ask the question again. How many strongly gaited Icelandic's are competing in endurance? OK, then I will answer again even though I think I have already answered in spades. But please read

Re: [IceHorses] american gaited horse

2008-02-06 Thread mdpsy
In a message dated 2/6/2008 11:12:40 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Isn't it a mistake to try to associate the show type gaits with endurance riding? Well, yes, it would be. But, I have never heard anyone say or write anything to try to associate the show type

Re: [IceHorses] Remington at Tejon Ranch 50, Photo #2

2007-12-06 Thread mdpsy
In a message dated 12/5/2007 5:36:48 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That ride is a long way from Southern Oregon, but I would love to do it some time. My great grandfather was stationed at Ft. Tejon with the US Cavalry. I suppose there are people who ride where their

Re: [IceHorses] Remington at Tejon Ranch 50, Photo #2

2007-12-06 Thread mdpsy
In a message dated 12/6/2007 1:14:19 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: All sixteen of my great grandparents emigrated west on the trail either on horseback, in a wagon, on foot or even pulling a handcart in the 1840's and 1850's. I meant all sixteen of my great

[IceHorses] Remington at Tejon Ranch 50, Photo #2

2007-12-05 Thread mdpsy
Here is another photo of us from the Tejon Ranch 50 Mile Endurance Ride. _http://www.photo.lynnesite.com/photos/225632121-L-2.jpg_ (http://www.photo.lynnesite.com/photos/225632121-L-2.jpg) This photo is special to me because of the other horse and rider in it. The rider is Cherie

[IceHorses] Remington at Tejon Ranch 50, Photo #1

2007-12-05 Thread mdpsy
Check out this photograph of Remington and me at the Tejon Ranch 50 Mile Endurance Ride the Saturday after Thanksgiving. There are other photos of us in the same gallery. _http://www.photo.lynnesite.com/photos/225319974-L-2.jpg_ (http://www.photo.lynnesite.com/photos/225319974-L-2.jpg)

Re: [IceHorses] metal rein clips

2007-09-27 Thread mdpsy
In a message dated 9/27/2007 10:07:56 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am a clip girl. I love being able to take the reins off if needed. That's just me. Lorraine, As I am sure you already know, the presence of clips on your reins is an important safety

Re: [IceHorses] Mounting a horse - You Tube

2007-09-05 Thread mdpsy
The rider is Laurie Ledbetter. The woman behind is her mother, Cherie Briscoe. Laurie is riding one of Doc's progeny. Doc was the recently deceased Arab stallion Cherie owned and rode for decades. Laurie rode Doc as well before her accident several years ago. Doc is in the AERC Hall of

Re: [IceHorses] Sensation saddles/saddles in general

2007-08-14 Thread mdpsy
In a message dated 8/13/2007 3:26:32 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I would just like to say tho... I have an orthoflex that has the new shorter, more flexible panels and some of the back edge filed down to make the panels even more flexible for a shorter backed

[IceHorses] Hair of the Dog That Bit You

2007-05-24 Thread mdpsy
I am pleased to see the various recent emails about list members participating in trail trials and competitive trail rides. As I have written before, these are great activities for Icelandic owners. It still surprises me that so few Icelandics are doing this kind of thing in the Central

Re: [IceHorses] My First Endurance Ride

2007-04-25 Thread mdpsy
In a message dated 4/22/2007 11:40:56 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: All I can say is it was a GREAT experience and I am definately HOOKED. Congratulations on completing your first Limited Distance Ride, Susan. My first 30 mile Limited Distance ride was one of

Re: [IceHorses] OT - Recipie for Dog Biscuits needed

2007-04-13 Thread mdpsy
In a message dated 4/10/2007 4:12:59 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Since the dog biscuits were recalled, does anyone have a biscuit recipie so my baby won't feel neglected. Thanks, Susan in NV (getting dirty looks from the dog) Susan, The recipe below is one

[IceHorses] Happy Birthday, Remington!

2007-03-07 Thread mdpsy
Remington turned nineteen years old today. How many nineteen year olds have been to all the places he has been to and seen all the things he has seen? And what a very fresh nineteen he is. I was joking with Marilyn a few weeks ago that now that Remington has turned snow white and has