Re: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2008-07-18 Thread Janice McDonald
she can be brutally honest. But if you think about what she is saying then she is very loving about it. She was wonderful to me because when she told me something I did not take offense. but one man kept arguing with her about why he needed spurs. If you watch, every time she tells someone

Re: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2008-07-17 Thread Nancy Sturm
I have a chance to get to the Liz Graves clinic being held here in Saskatchewan on Aug 2 and 3. If anyone ever hears of a Liz Graves clinic in Oregon or far northern California will you let me know? Hhhmm - I suppose there's a website with a schedule - I'll check. Nancy

Re: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2008-07-17 Thread Janice McDonald
On 7/17/08, Wanda Lauscher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a chance to get to the Liz Graves clinic being held here in Saskatchewan on Aug 2 and 3. I'm just ironing out a few details but hopefully I can make it. Pinch me! Wanda oh you lucky dog!! which horse are you taking?? take

Re: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2008-07-17 Thread susan cooper
--- On Thu, 7/17/08, Wanda Lauscher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a chance to get to the Liz Graves clinic being held here in Saskatchewan on Aug 2 and 3. I'm just ironing out a few details but hopefully I can make it. Pinch me! You lucky devil, you!! Nobody brought her to my area

Re: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2008-07-17 Thread Virginia Tupper
On Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 9:27 AM, Wanda Lauscher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a chance to get to the Liz Graves clinic being held here in Saskatchewan on Aug 2 and 3. You lucky duck! Can't wait to hear all about it. V

Re: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2008-07-17 Thread snowpony
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a chance to get to the Liz Graves clinic being held here in Saskatchewan on Aug 2 and 3. Woo hoo Wanda! You'll have a blast and your brain will hurt from all the information presented. : ) -- Renee M. in Michigan

Re: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2008-07-17 Thread Wanda Lauscher
2008/7/17 [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Woo hoo Wanda! You'll have a blast and your brain will hurt from all the information presented. : ) I had registered for it a few months ago, and then promptly forgot all about it (every day is a complete surprise in my world ;) So the organizer finally

Re: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2008-07-17 Thread Karen Thomas
I have a chance to get to the Liz Graves clinic being held here in Saskatchewan on Aug 2 and 3. I'm just ironing out a few details but hopefully I can make it. Pinch me! You'll have a good time. Will you audit or ride? Liz is just so upbeat and positive, without being saccharine sweet

Re: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2008-07-17 Thread Nancy Sturm
You'll have a good time. Will you audit or ride? I think I'd be really intimidated by riding for Liz Graves or any other clinician, but if I actually found a clinic anywhere near me and decided to ride, would I be able to take Hunter who can't be ridden with a bit? I would love to

Re: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2008-07-17 Thread Wanda Lauscher
2008/7/17 Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]: You'll have a good time. Will you audit or ride? I'll be auditing. Solon is my only ride now...and he's not trained yet. Though I do have him doing a snazzy little back up when I point to a foot. (Don't tell Kevin I was out with my huge toe squashed

Re: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2008-07-17 Thread Karen Thomas
I think I'd be really intimidated by riding for Liz Graves or any other clinician, but if I actually found a clinic anywhere near me and decided to ride, would I be able to take Hunter who can't be ridden with a bit? I would love to understand his gaitedness better than I do. He seems to

Re: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2008-07-17 Thread Karen Thomas
I wonder if I should take some good conformation shots of him and show them to Liz? Do you think Liz might have a look at him and tell me where she thinks he'll be on the gait chart? Does she do that during clinics at all? During the clinic might not be the best time, because she's

Re: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2007-12-30 Thread Anneliese Virro
On Dec 29, 2007, at 4:04 PM, Robyn Hood wrote: Hi Nancy Vernon is in British Columbia about 5 hours east of Vancouver (the west coast) and 2 1/2 hours north of the US border - about 6 hours drive from Spokane. Probably a little far for you but you could ride one of our horses. Robyn

Re: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2007-12-30 Thread Ferne Fedeli
Vernon is in British Columbia about 5 hours east of Vancouver (the west coast) and 2 1/2 hours north of the US border - about 6 hours drive from Spokane. Probably a little far for you but you could ride one of our horses. Ha, Robyn, I have heard that story. I remember it took me over

RE: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2007-12-29 Thread Robyn Hood
Hi Wanda, It looks as though Kevin and I are registered as auditors for the Liz Graves clinic coming up near Regina Saskatchewan in August. There is also one in Duncan BC, but that's a little too far for us to drive. So if I had a clinic with her in Vernon, would you make the drive?? I really

RE: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2007-12-29 Thread susan cooper
--- Robyn Hood [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My only concern is that I have heard that she really doesn't like treeless saddles She does like the Sensation, and thought it was a good saddle for Whisper and I, even for endurance. Susan in NV Nevermore Ranch

RE: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2007-12-29 Thread Robyn Hood
Hi Susan, She does like the Sensation, and thought it was a good saddle for Whisper and I, even for endurance. Thanks for that. I don't think that all treeless saddles should be judged the same, which is the same with for treed saddles - which I would guess she would agree as everything I have

Re: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2007-12-29 Thread Nancy Sturm
So if I had a clinic with her in Vernon ... Robyn, Where is Vernon? Nancy

RE: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2007-12-29 Thread Robyn Hood
Hi Nancy Vernon is in British Columbia about 5 hours east of Vancouver (the west coast) and 2 1/2 hours north of the US border - about 6 hours drive from Spokane. Probably a little far for you but you could ride one of our horses. Robyn Icelandic Horse Farm Robyn Hood Phil Pretty Vernon BC

Re: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2007-12-29 Thread Nancy Sturm
Vernon is in British Columbia about 5 hours east of Vancouver (the west coast) and 2 1/2 hours north of the US border - about 6 hours drive from Spokane. Probably a little far for you but you could ride one of our horses. Oh, too bad, I was hoping you were over near Vancouver, which

RE: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2007-12-29 Thread Karen Thomas
My only concern is that I have heard that she really doesn't like treeless saddles - was that any problem Karen??? Not at all! I remember when someone falsely reported that to the list, and it's not true. Liz is passionate that tack fit the horses and be appropriate to the horse and to the

RE: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2007-12-29 Thread Robyn Hood
Hi Karen, Not at all! I remember when someone falsely reported that to the list, and it's not true. Thanks for that - that is why I asked. Liz is passionate that tack fit the horses and be appropriate to the horse and to the rider...but beyond that, she really isn't particular about what

Re: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2007-12-29 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 29/12/2007, Robyn Hood [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So if I had a clinic with her in Vernon, would you make the drive?? I really wanted to have her here but just didn't get any response and had to cancel. Mandy is going to be up here for the summer and I am sure she would like to learn from

Re: [IceHorses] Liz Graves Clinic

2007-12-29 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 29/12/2007, Wanda Lauscher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've heard she really likes Sensations. Believes they are the only option for some of our short-backed WIDE (sorry...some puppy paws hit send)... She believes they are the only option for our short-backed, wide, low withered Icelandics.