Scandinavian Given Names
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I finally got everything scanned in. It is 18 pages long. I have had so many requests that I have put the PDF files for access on my web site. There is an icon to download a free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader if you don't have it. I've tested it and it appears to all work. Please let me know if you have any technical difficulties. Please also sign my guest book. TIA. http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM personal: [EMAIL PROTECTED] NFHR: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http:/www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
RE: Norwegian names
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Folks, Well, after searching all weekend at home for the list, I finally found it in a file at my office this morning. I will take it home and get it scanned in tonight, Tuesday. It is 15 pages long, so I may split it into two files so it is not two big for everyone to download. BTW, it is entitled, Scandinavian Given Names, not Norwegian, but I don't think there is great deal if difference (am I being ignorant here?). If you requested my list, but no longer want it, please let me know. PRIVATE EMAIL PLEASE! -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM personal: [EMAIL PROTECTED] NFHR: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http:/www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
RE: Norwegian Names
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a list of Norwegian names I xeroxed a few years ago. It is separated by male and female and is several pages long. In the past, I have copied and mailed them to people for cost. NOW, I have a scanner! I will find my list this weekend and make it available to anyone who requests it via PDF attachment. I just have to figure out where I put it last! So give me a day or two. Please send your request to me privately. -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM personal: [EMAIL PROTECTED] NFHR: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http:/www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
25th Anniversary Poster Competition
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Due to several pleas for a little more time, we have extended the deadline to Friday, March 10th. Please get your entries in ASAP as we need to finalize this to move forward in promoting the the celebration. I look forward to seeing more entires. Guidelines on the NFHR website. Thanks. -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM personal: [EMAIL PROTECTED] NFHR: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http:/www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
25th Anniversary Poster Submission Deadline
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi everyone, Just a reminder that the deadline for concept drawing for the 25th anniversary celebration is due Friday, March 3. I hope to see more entries! Thanks. -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM personal: [EMAIL PROTECTED] NFHR: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http:/www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
Winona motels
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I called the Quality Inn last week and made a reservation for a double room. I am hoping to find someone to share with me? I hope some people will stay there because I'm gonna need a ride. I had no trouble making a reservation with them for the NFHR event. My reservation runs Wed. thorugh Monday for now -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM personal: [EMAIL PROTECTED] NFHR: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http:/www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
RE: Monthly measurements
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Sharon, I do a monthly measurement so that I can track the weight of 25/26? year old Nigel, 2 1/2 year Teddy and 14 yr old Tank. I weigh and measure all their food. They get grass hay and Nutrena Safe Choice in amounts appropriate to their use, condition, and age. All the horses are looking great. I add or subtract as needed. Has anyone tried using the new Texas AM weight measure system. I have the instructions but have not instituted it. It is supposed to be accurate within 50 lbs which is probably more accurate than the standard weight tape. -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM personal: [EMAIL PROTECTED] NFHR: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http:/www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
brag alert
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I did it. I drove tandem for the first time! Linda Fairbanks just completed a three-day clinic here and we actually got Nigel, Tank and me unscrambled and on our way. I am so excited. Some day, when Teddy aka Starfire Chiron is ready, I hope to do a Tank and Teddy Tandem but for now I have good ol' Nigel and steady Tank for learning. It was great. Also thanks to Brian and Dave for their mentoring to help me get ready to take advantage of Linda's presence. Teddy went off site to the clinic location. His first time off premises since he arrived 18 months ago. He just walked right in the trailer. His uncle Nigel accompanied him and they had an overnight. Linda gave me a great program to get him started easy and correctly. So now I have lots to do and am very motivated. BTW, if you are looking for a great carraige driving clinician, Linda Fairbanks is one of the best. This is her second year here, she is so popular. This year we added a 3rd day for our members in Roswell and Linda and I trooped the 3 hours from Las Cruces to Roswell so she could do a Sunday Clinic then returned last night. We had everything from mini's to 17.2 belgians. She is kind and fair but tells it like it is. She is also an extremely good sport. -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM personal: [EMAIL PROTECTED] NFHR: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http:/www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
25th Anniversary Celebration Items
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, Slightly revised guidelines for 25th anniversary celebration poster submission are now available online at the NFHR site at www.nfhr.com . I neglected to cover photo information and it is now on the guidelines. I am looking forward to seeing some entries Look under forms documents on the website. HELP! On another note, I need some specific volunteer help for the 25th anniversary promotions. Booth Manager -I need someone near enough to Winona who is willing to take managing on the NFHR Promotion Booth at the celebration. This involves setting up the booth, receiving items for the booth prior to Oct. 12th, inventory control, and generally seeing things go smoothly. To help the Booth Manager, I am also seeking a Volunteer Coordinator who will schedule staffing the booth, recruit volunteers and see to volunteer care feeding. This person would not necessarily have to live near Winona but is planning to attend the entire event. Thanks. I hope to hear from you soon! -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM personal: [EMAIL PROTECTED] NFHR: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http:/www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
SS wrap up
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi folks, If you had problems getting your SS gifts in the mail, please let me know. I hope no one has been left out this year. Messages Kay Knove: message for Karen Kathka: Santa and his reindeer had a tight time frame, And Donder and Blitzen came up lame. So the custom Secret Santa gift will be a little late, But will surely make it to you by New Year's date! Also, for Lisa Pederson: Secret Santa Lisa, You wrote the very best clues and they all make perfect sense now! The gourd with petroglyph art and Guinea hen feathers is amazing and I'm still chuckling over the Fat Pony reference!! I really enjoyed chatting with you and hope that I'll be able to accept your kind invitation to visit your farm in the near future. Thanks again for the very special gift. Kay Konove Tired Ell - Thanks for participating in this year's Secret Santa Gift Exchange! -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 2nd annual Christmas Carriage Ornaments available at: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm/2005Ornaments An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
Re: Grabbson
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I first met Grabbson when he was owned by Bill Steavenson, just 20 miles north of Omaha and before he was sold to Iowa. I still have a picture I took of Bill and Grabbson. He loved that stallion! Tank is a Grabbson offspring I have owned for 10 years. He is personable and mellow and an overall great Fjord! I was so happy when Grabbson went to California knowing he would have great home. I hope someone will buy this horse and give him the home and job he deserves. -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 2nd annual Christmas Carriage Ornaments available at: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm/2005Ornaments An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
SS hint
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Diana Calder: Your package went out yesterday From California it's on its way It may be there a little late But good things come to those who wait! The Elf -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 2nd annual Christmas Carriage Ornaments available at: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm/2005Ornaments An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
SS hint
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] to Lisa Pederson Your Santa gift is on the way put in the mail this very day our paths has crossed several times where Fjords compete in classes of all kinds in the Mid-west hills your gift is from where Winter snow has yet to come Also for Lisa: From the ELF Lisa, Thanks for the beautiful gourd painted with petroglyphs and the ancient Fjord. I really love it. -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 2nd annual Christmas Carriage Ornaments available at: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm/2005Ornaments An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
Teddy first
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] My tubby Teddy, aka Starfire Chiron, had his first ground driving lesson on Sun. He is such an intelligent fellow. You could tell he was beginning to catch on. That's when I stop as he thinks about it and next time he is ready for the next move or step. This is a great characteristic as time to work with him is somewhat irratic but whenever you are ready, he is. Nothing scares this pony. Saw a hole in your metal barn siding and his nose is right on the saw (or would be). Steve was playing frisbee with his Corgi and the wind slammed it right into Teddy and he just looked at it. He is going to make a great CDE horse. I am a little worried though about what will scare this guy - that could turn out to be quite an event! Steve reported yesterday that Teddy was straddling the Giant Schnauzer, Zack, as he worked on his Kong and then following Zack around the pasture with his nose of Zack's butt for about 20 minutes just watching what he was doing. He is quite Fjord!! -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 2nd annual Christmas Carriage Ornaments available at: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm/2005Ornaments An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
More SS hints
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Karen Kathka: It might be a surprise to know That we share more than snow. As your Secret Santa, I'm going out on a limb, And sending something different on a whim. A color scheme is involved, and it rhymes with you. The gifts require some participation are you suffering from great anticipation? All will become clear when Christmas time is near. Santa's sleigh has some pretty fast reindeer! Forwarded by the SS ELF! -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 2nd annual Christmas Carriage Ornaments available at: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm/2005Ornaments An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
Secret Santa Hint
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kay Konove's SS has finally run out of words (a first!) This is a hint, Kay from the ELF! I'm Not really sure Why these hints have to rhyme But I started this stuff So I'll give it some time The line was too long at the USPO So cross town I went UPS wasn't slow I gave them some cash And they wrapped it up tight The ladies in there Found your gift a delight ! Arrival is firm On Dec.12-13th to you Its hard to believe They would know that its true ! So off with 3 Fjords To the dentist today If his drill is too fast They might FLOAT away ! ( ok done now, I promise )Your Secret Santa -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 2nd annual Christmas Carriage Ornaments available at: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm/2005Ornaments An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
Messeage TO a Secret Santa
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Secret Santa, I am so intrigued by the messages you left with the elf. The descriptive poetry is amazing. I have no clue who you are or where you live (although the Rockies come to mind), and I can't wait to receive this gift of your own making. Thank you so much in advance!! Kay Konove -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 2nd annual Christmas Carriage Ornaments available at: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm/2005Ornaments An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
More Secret Santa Clues...TWO!
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] To KAY KONOVE: You're gift is now done ( Im inspired you'll see ) By the wind, and the rocks And the colors 'round me. If you have not guessed Well, it does rhyme with FJORD Believe it or not I even grew the * ! The art, although I really do try Is not mine, but from spirits Who walked ancient skys By rocks that are red And twisted with time If you look close enough ( If you miss it your blind ! ) The stories to see, Those not damaged by man Spin tales of the wind Water, creatures and land. Ive found many sites And have taken a few Come visit us here and I'll take you there too ! We'll drive up the ponys Into hills with red glow If you come really soon Than you'll play in the snow ! So I hope you enjoy This gift made by me From my home to yours Put it under your tree. Merry Christmas, your Secret Santa ! for JO WILGUS: Here's your hint I'm proud to say Your secret santa gift is on its way The perfect gift I have found It keeps on giving all year round Another trinket in case you're bored Your very own pocket sized fjord Around his neck a red bandana He came to you from Indiana -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 2nd annual Christmas Carriage Ornaments available at: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm/2005Ornaments An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
Secret Santa Hint
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] FOR JULIA GRAVE Your Santa gift is on it's way. By Air and not by Santa's sleigh As customs forms were needed signed, The game will be over you will find, As my name will surely be shown, And so my cover will be blown. A gifted poet I am not So end I will this silly rot. HAPPY HOLIDAYS from your SECRET SANTA -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 2nd annual Christmas Carriage Ornaments available at: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm/2005Ornaments An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
Secret Santa Hint
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] to Kay Konove : You say you want more FJORDS it seems, Now THAT can be arranged. But fitting them all in a mail friendly box Could end up pretty strange ! How about some hand crafted gift, From my own studio, its true. You will have to wait till its all done And I fly it from here to you ! ( your Secret Santa ) -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 2nd annual Christmas Carriage Ornaments available at: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm/2005Ornaments An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
BOD election
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Calm down, Linda and Ruthie. Check you facts before you start to make trouble. It would entirely possible for a BOD member to resign, change his/her mind, and run for reelection if they filed before the deadline date. Why don't you check things out first before making lots of accusations and threatening to call the Vermont secretary of state! -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 2nd annual Christmas Carriage Ornaments available at: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm/2005Ornaments An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
Finishing up SS assignments
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] To those who have not yet received their assignments, I apologize. I am off to Oxford, OH through Monday to visit a very dear friend who is undergoing chemotherapy. I will complete assignments on Tuesday. - Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 2nd annual Christmas Carriage Ornaments available at: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm/2005Ornaments An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
Last Call - Secret Santa Sign Up
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] You still have a couple of days to get your info in for 2005 Secret Santa Gift Exchange. SEND SIGN UP INFO DIRECTLY TO [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Participate:: 1. If you sign up, you must see it through or someone will be pretty dissapointed. 2. Suggested cost is plus or minus $25. 3. You may send clues about your identity to your SS recipient via the head elf who will post them to the list. Guessing your SS is half the fun. 4. Gifts should be received by Christmas, if there is a delay please let the Head Elf know. 5. When you receive your SS gift, please make sure to promptly thank your Secret Santa. 6. I will try to match international participants within your country if you prefer to save costs. If you would like to participate internationally, please so indicate on your sign up. Below is the information required to participate in the Secret Santa for 2005 Just cut and paste the information below into your sign up message to me. Name: E-Mail: Mailing Address: Delivery Address: Telephone (Needed for UPS/Fed Ex delivery): What would you most like from your Secret Santa? What would your horse/s most like from Secret Santa? What size t-shirt or sweat shirt would you like (just in case) What is your favorite Fjord activity? The Head Elf -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 2nd annual Christmas Carriage Ornaments available at: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm/2005Ornaments An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
2005 Secret Santa Sign-Up continues
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just posting the information again for those of you haven't gotten around to signing up this year! We already have a good number of people but there is room for more. I will confirm receipt of your name within 2 or 3 days. If you haven't heard back, please contact me again. *SS Head Elf* ** Deadline for sign-up: November 15th Secret Santa assignments: by November 18th SEND SIGN UP INFO DIRECTLY TO [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://us.f406.mail.yahoo.com/ym/[EMAIL PROTECTED]YY=15686order=downsort=datepos=1view=ahead=b To Participate:: 1. If you sign up, you must see it through or someone will be pretty dissapointed. 2. Suggested cost is plus or minus $25. 3. You may send clues about your identity to your SS recipient via the Head Elf who will post them to the list. Guessing your SS ihalf the fun. 4. Gifts should be received by Christmas, if there is a delay please let the Head Elf know. 5. When you receive your SS gift, please make sure to promptly thank your Secret Santa. 6. I will try to match international participants within your country if you prefer to save costs. If you would like to participate internationally, please so indicate on your sign up. Below is the information required to participate in the Secret Santa for 2005 Just cut and paste the information below into your sign up message to me. Name: E-Mail: Mailing Address (please include city, ST, Zip) Delivery Address: Telephone (Needed for UPS/Fed Ex delivery): What would you most like from your Secret Santa? What would your horse/s most like from Secret Santa? What size t-shirt or sweat shirt would you like (just in case): What is your favorite Fjord activitiy?: -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 2nd annual Christmas Carriage Ornaments available at: *http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm/2005Ornaments*http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm/2005Ornaments An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
Secret Santa Update housekeeping
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi folks, The list of SS participants is growing. Sign up now! I am acknowledging sign-ups this year as I receive them so that we don't have the problem we did last year with people thinking they were signed up but somehow I didn't have their names. If you don't receive a return message from me in 2 or 3 days of signing up, please contact me again. BTW, if you signed up last year but did not follow through with your gift(s) you will not be allowed to participate this year. This is not a great problem, but those who did not get their gifts were dissapointed. Yours in SS elfdom, -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 2nd annual Christmas Carriage Ornaments available at: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm/2005Ornaments An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
Secret Santa anyone?
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've been meaning to do this for over a week, but for once have been extremely busy at work. IT'S SECRET SANTA SIGNUP TIME! Rules to participate below: Deadline for sign-up: November 15th Secret Santa assignments: by November 18th SEND SIGN UP INFO DIRECTLY TO [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://us.f406.mail.yahoo.com/ym/[EMAIL PROTECTED]YY=15686order=downsort=datepos=1view=ahead=b To Participate:: 1. If you sign up, you must see it through or someone will be pretty dissapointed. 2. Suggested cost is plus or minus $25. 3. You may send clues about your identity to your SS recipient via the head elf who will post them to the list. Guessing your SS is half the fun. 4. Gifts should be received by Christmas, if there is a delay please let the Head Elf know. 5. When you receive your SS gift, please make sure to promptly thank your Secret Santa. 6. I will try to match international participants within your country if you prefer to save costs. If you would like to participate internationally, please so indicate on your sign up. Below is the information required to participate in the Secret Santa for 2005 Just cut and paste the information below into your sign up message to me. Name: E-Mail: Mailing Address: Delivery Address: Telephone (Needed for UPS/Fed Ex delivery): What would you most like from your Secret Santa? What would your horse/s most like from Secret Santa? What size t-shirt or sweat shirt would you like (just in case): Have fun! Your Head Elf 2005 Secret Santa Exchange -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 2nd annual Christmas Carriage Ornaments available at: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm/2005Ornaments An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
Carriage driving ornaments
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] For the second year, our carriage club, Zia Carriage Driving Club, is offering Christmas Ornaments. We have three designs this year. We are getting an early start so that maybe we can also get in some tack shops, etc. Please have a look at our web site. We will take orders for delivery starting Oct. 1. These will make great Christmas present AND Secret Santa gifts! http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm/2005Ornaments -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
Katrina Animal Rescue
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] My neice is CEO of United Animal Nation, a highly organized national animal rescue organization. If you are in a reasonable radius of Katrina's damage you may be able to help foster animals. You can go the web site below to sign up to help out. http://ga4.org/uan/events/ears_katrina_convergent/details.tcl -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
RE: safety discussions
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I read the initial and subsequent discussions and I do not see any blame being attached. I thought people were simply pointing out concerns that should be addressed by the show planning committee and fair board for next year. I am sure they will be now and maybe they would have been anyway. Shows grow and safety issues become more serious. I think the discussion has been good for all fjord people - farm oriented or show oriented or pleasure oriented. What is safe on the farm is not necessarily safe at a show or in crowd situations. Perhaps it is time for a technical delegate or safety coordinator to be added to the committee who assists in planning and monitoring the actual show with safety in mind. Growth is good but it requires rethinking the environment, etc. I am sure that BE planners and participants as well as Libby, etc. are willing to be review each years successes and problems in mind and keep safety paramount. -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
Herald Geldings
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I just received my Herald. It took just a long last time. I think Mike is getting the problem resolved. With new editors and new mailing permits, may be all get our Heralds on a timely basis! Geldings: Valerie, I liked your comment about geldings. CM from High Mesa Fjords...where geldings thrive! -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
Herald?
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I haven't received my Heraldanyone else looking for theirs. -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
RE: Blue Earth KY Horse Park
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I really miss not going to Blue Earth, but at the same time, I do not want to leave New Mexico. I always think of Blue Earth as more of a chataqua than horse show. It is so friendly, informal and fun. It is a good safe place to try new things that will hopefully get you to try open shows as an opportunity to show off your Fjord once you have built some confidence. And, of course, you meet so many people from this list! So hi to everyone there from Tank and me and I hope you miss us just a little. KY Horse Park Jon Mary, You are doing a wonderthing letting your horse stay at the Ky Horse Park. It is a beautiful place that I have visited several times. It attracts great crowds will be great promotion for the breed.The horses there are wll cared for and have wonderful facilities. The last time I was there there was a Fjord pair on loan. The beed demonstrations are very popular. -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
RE: GoWaan PoOLmiFynGer
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am still laughing at this! Thanks! -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
Tank and ZCDC do first ADT
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Our driving club had its first ADT this weekend. One of our newer members moved into the area from Phoenix and has a large farm and enthusiasm for ADT's and CDE's so they sponsored the event. They are a huge asset to the club. We also had some help financially from the Arizona Driving Club. Tank did as well as he ever has in his dressage test marked down for lack of impulsion and for lack of submission (for not reponding to my attempts to get impulsion) however he did the rest of the test well. This is in light of the fact that I have been driven to get my landscaping done before the monsoon season and have not been driving my horse. He was very good in the cones section and the hazards (which lacked any challenge but we had mostly green first timers). The temperature reached 112 degrees, unseasonably hot for May. Teddy who pitched a fit when we got ready to leave the house made it clear that lack of impulsion would not be his problem when he is old enough to compete. He has the most beautiful floating trot. Just like daddy. I had to leave Nigel behind as the brand new fencer was out and I was afraid of what Teddy would do if left without a charged fence even though his baby sitter was right in the next pasture. Tank's impulsion has improved since I put him in a neck collar and he was fine in the cones and hazards. He just doesn't like dressage. I had a trainer tell me recently that if I gave her Tank for one week HE WOULD GET IMPULSION! So guess, what, she won't get Teddy (nor Tank) to train which I was considering. He is too smart for her and she will not do right by him. She's too used to Arabs and Quarter Horses (no insult intended really but Fjords are different in their minds and few people understand them). -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 An unconscious people, an indoctrinated people, a people fed only on partisan information and opinion that confirm their own bias, a people made morbidly obese in mind and spirit by the junk food of propaganda, is less inclined to put up a fight, to ask questions and be skeptical. That kind of orthodoxy can kill a democracy or worse. - Bill Moyers, National Conference on Media Reform St. Louis, Missouri May 15, 2005
RE: New Horse Adjustment
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] It all depends on the horses. I keep a new one separate but adjacent. Sometimes you need a a few days, sometimes a few hours. When I brought Teddy home I put him in a temporary pen so that he had some separation from Tank and Nigel until they got use to each other. It became obvious that there would be no problem and within a few hours I just let them all together. On the other hand, when Nigel came it took a few days for Keyah and Tank to accept him. It may have to do with the horse's personality. Teddy (Prince Charming) never accepts rejection. Tank even lets Teddy eat with him. Nigel considers himself at the the bottom of everyone's list and always gets picked on. I noticed yesterday and now Nigel even gives in to Teddy during the feed time circle. I have been places where the facilities allowed for a horse to be quarantined for a week or so and if you don't know the kind of facility your horse came from it can be a good idea. (Strange horses bringing in strangles, etc). -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011
Weanlings
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Paula, I have done what you are thinking about. Tank is not that old, only 12, but has made it clear that he doesn't like to compete (he will do it, just doesn't enjoy himself). So when my Morgan died last year, I thought about buying a weanling to raise and eventually compete. I was lucky enough to be offered Starfire Chiron (aka Teddy) from Bethy Beymer and Sandy North. I was thrilled because I know their stallion BDF Obelisk and have watched Obie grow up, train and compete for last five years. I believe I have purchased my boy and he will have the movement of his Dad, and may I say also some of his presence and, the great personality of him mom, Sophie. He is 18 months old now and showing lots of promise and personality. There are some lines who will produce Fjords capable of doing nice dressage. Take the time to get know some of the breeders and look at their stallions and get. You will find a weanling whose potential and breeding are sound and worth the investment. Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] Personal Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 Zia Carriage Driving Club: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm __ Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web http://birthday.yahoo.com/netrospective/
RE: The Tank
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Les, You are soo right! I own The Tank! and now you own his papa, Grabbson, who is happy in CA.(maybe. . . how is the rain?) If anyone is interested I just posted the pictures of the Fairbanks clinic to our club website. http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] Personal Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 Zia Carriage Driving Club: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm
Various
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Naming - well, Hjertebarn (apple of my eye) is called Tank and Starfire Chiron (a very elegant name in my opinion) is called Teddy (as in bear) and also baby. A friend of mine cautioned me about calling Teddy, Baby, because she called her mare, Filly, when she was young, and that forever remained her name. Nose Blowing - I always thought blowing in a horse's nose was imitating what they do to meet and greet each other. I love to do it and get a little snuffle back at me. (They prefer that I haven't recently eaten meat!) I coordinated a Linda Fairbanks Driving Clinic this weekend. If any of you are planning to do one, I highly recommend her. She was just great with everybody. She helped me get Tank's new collar adjusted correctly so that I now feel comfortable that it fits. He likes it so much better than his breast collar. Look for an article about the clinic in the June Whip. Dave McWethy is coming to do a clinic in Roswell, NM in April but unfortunately I will be at my Mom's (90th birthday!). You are all up-to-date for now. Keep dry and warm! In the valley here in Las Cruces, the trees were flowering this morning. I don't know what they look like now since we just had heavy hail. Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] Personal Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 Zia Carriage Driving Club: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm
RE: Another Fjord horse Buying question
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] You might first consider a comparison of the number of Fjords in the NW in comparison to QH's and Appys. They are much less in number throughout the country and so often more expensive. Expense being relative to the temperament, training, etc. of a horse. Plus they are worth every penny in temperament and pleasure to own (mostly). Another thing, is that you can never judge a breed rridden on a dude ride. Rent horses are almost always rotten. Wouldn't you be stubborn or mulish or perhaps, self-protective when ridden constantly by people who hurt your mouth, hurt your back and generally abuse you. Any horse will develop behavioral issues after this kind of treatment. Fjords are generally very smart and don't put up well with continued abuse. I would visit some of the excellent breeders in the NW and try some well trained Fjords out for size. I think you will be impressed and maybe reconsider the cost. If you continue on this list, you may hear about a horse that is looking for a good home, suits your needs and is within your budget. Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] Personal Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 Zia Carriage Driving Club: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm
RE: underweight Tyra
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I would rename her Lucky Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] Personal Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 Zia Carriage Driving Club: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm
RE: Bloodlines
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just can't help myself in replying to Beth's first comments about Starfire Arend and his mother, Maerta. I now own Starfire Chiron out of Obelisk and Sophie. I think Beth Sandy put a lot of thought into not only their stallion, but the mare they breed him to. Chiron (or Teddy as he is called here) is only 16 months old but has such personality. We just left him by himself for the first time a few weeks ago and went for a drive with Tank and Nigel. Teddy just went down to his corner where his next door buddy lives and stayed with him until we came back - no screaming or hysterics. He continues to do this when we leave. I find it amazing in a young horse. He is so brave and a jokester too. He learns well but not without some testing. He has is Dad's movement and I believe he will have his looks. I bought him because of the breeding program he came from. It is a always a gamble buying a young horse but I trust in his breeding to be what I think he can be and what I want him t! o be when he grows up. Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] Personal Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 Zia Carriage Driving Club: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm
RE: Shedding
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tank starts getting his winter coat in August and starts his first shed in January - Omaha or Las Cruces. Daylight must have more to do with it than temperature. Teddy Nigel started shedding at the same time. Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] Personal Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 Zia Carriage Driving Club: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm
RE: winter blahs
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Susan, Well, it has never been at 110 here in Las Cruces and even if it gets to 100, the humidity is rarely above 40 percent. Can you say that in MN? Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] Personal Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 Zia Carriage Driving Club: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm
WINTER BLAHS
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sorry can't help thi!s Temps today! Omaha 19 degrees Las Cruces 72 degrees I am so happy I don't live north anymore!!! Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] Personal Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 Zia Carriage Driving Club: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm The all-new My Yahoo! What will yours do?
Lisa's pity party
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a suggestion! Lisa Pedersen and Peg Knutsen, and others, should collect their very funny Fjord related stories and Pat Holland could illustrate them for a book! I can just picture Pat illustrating the two Fjords carrying the log and then a picture of Lisa in the mud! And don't forget Peg's goat! Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] Personal Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 Zia Carriage Driving Club: http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm
RE: driving harness
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lisa, I have driven Tank for years in a breast collar. However, at a Jeff Morse Clinic he recommended I try him in collar and hames due to the way his neck meets his chest. I finally did get a set and he is obviously happier in the collar. Unfortunately now I am waiting for the hames to be adjusted wider to fit him better. I think it depends on how your horse is built when choosing breast collar or over neck collar. My preference with my road cart is for a breast collar but if Tank needs collar and hames to move more freely and be more comfortable, so be it. Some vehciles are traditionally used with either breast or neck collar. That may also make a difference in your choice. = Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 ZCDC FJORD HORSE/DRIVING HORSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS! http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm Meet the all-new My Yahoo! - Try it today! http://my.yahoo.com
SS message for Rhonda Taylor
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Secret Santa's gift for you will be a tiny bit late His reindeer were slow out the Christmas gate. His load of goodies has weighed him down And iced up runners held him tight to the ground Now he's off and flying, not too far to go. Just from the North Star State to the Ohio snow. Forwarded by the ELF = Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 ZCDC FJORD HORSE/DRIVING HORSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS! http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm
SS message for Ann Longfellow
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your gift is on it's way in the back of Santa's sleigh It'll be there by christmas eve, so you don't have to grieve! = Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 ZCDC FJORD HORSE/DRIVING HORSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS! http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/maildemo
SS message for Janne Mydral
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] To my secret Santa pal: Four horses, fifty head of cattle. That's what we have on our farm. Most days we can just prattle, Yet holidays have a special charm. Our local post office isn't too far away. But time flies when you're having fun. This secret Santa is very late, And off to the barn I must run. So look for your gift in another week. At least you won't be tempted to peek! Apologies to poets everywhere. Forwarded by THE ELF! = Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 ZCDC FJORD HORSE/DRIVING HORSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS! http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm
SS clue for Cheryl Goia
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cheryl, Your Gift is on it's way, I'm afraid there was a slight Delay. Your gift was sent along the way and got lost in the back seat of the sleigh. It doesn't have far to travel, we have made a few trips to Fort Collins, Colorado.Don't know if that is near you! This Santa has sold two mares to a fellow Fjord owner, not to far from Star Fire Farms. Hope you have a Merry Christmas, Give the Fjords a Kiss and a Horse Treat From Me Your Secret Santa (North of You a little) Forwarded to you courtesy of THE ELF! Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 ZCDC FJORD HORSE/DRIVING HORSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS! http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm
[no subject]
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Family Friends, I have put this year's Christmas update on my website for your ease in viewing. It will only be available for a couple of weeks and then be removed. S...if you wish, you may click on the web site below and catch up with my news for the last year! http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011/ChristmasLet2004.html HAPPY HOLIDAYS ALL! Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 ZCDC FJORD HORSE/DRIVING HORSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS! http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm The all-new My Yahoo! What will yours do?
Emergency SS info
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have resent Brigid's information to her Secret Santa. Don't anyone panic! The Elf Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 ZCDC FJORD HORSE/DRIVING HORSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS! http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard.
Secret Santa Hints
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] FOR KAY KONOVE from your Secret Santa You'll have to go west, and a distance at that. We usually have snow, but now it is rain. We have a few fjords, who can have just one? Our state is unknown, but we sure like the space Nothing rimes today, but your gift may still go out hope you have a blest jul and a great new year Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 ZCDC FJORD HORSE/DRIVING HORSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS! http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm Meet the all-new My Yahoo! Try it today!
SS clue
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] FOR CATHERINE LASSENSEN FROM HER SS Over the mountains we cannot fly But there are times we brave the divide To enjoy friends old and new To have fun and compete To swap stories and Of course to eat! Your SS gift, I'm glad to say, Is wrapped and safely on it's way. THE ELF BTW, it is still not too late to order Fjord ornaments! See website below. Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 ZCDC FJORD HORSE/DRIVING HORSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS! http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm All your favorites on one personal page Try My Yahoo!
Secret Santa assignments on their way
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I looked at my list, checked it thrice! Hopefully, it all went together nice. Your assignment has been mailed today! May you gifts soon be on their sleigh. If you don't get your giftee right away, I need to hear from you, OK? OK...I promise, no more attempts at poetry! the SS Elf! Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 ZCDC FJORD HORSE/DRIVING HORSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS! http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm Discover all thats new in My Yahoo!
SECRET SANTA PARTICIPANTS
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Head Elf for this year has to apologize that SS's will not receive their partners today, Sunday, as I had planned but will on Monday. My computer at home is way...tslw to get it done effectively so I will do it a work. We have participants this year from the US, Canada, Austrailia, and Mexico! It is going to be fun, fun, fun! = Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 ZCDC FJORD HORSE/DRIVING HORSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS! http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm Meet the all-new My Yahoo! - Try it today! http://my.yahoo.com
SECRET SANTA
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, I need at least one more Secret Santa. I plan to put out the list this weekend. If you are interested please sign up NOW! Below is the information required to participate in the Secret Santa for FY2004! Just cut and paste the information below into your sign up message to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] My 2004 Secret Santa information:Name: E-Mail: Mailing Address: Delivery Address: Telephone (Needed for UPS/Fed Ex delivery): What would you most like from your Secret Santa? What would your horse/s most like from Secret Santa? What size t-shirt or sweat shirt would you like (just in case): Hi all, I am going to match the Secret Santa's this weekend. I need at least one more! Get your info in NOW and I will include you! Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 ZCDC FJORD HORSE/DRIVING HORSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS! http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm Meet the all-new My Yahoo! Try it today!
NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP FOR SECRET SANTA!
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Below is the information required to participate in the Secret Santa for FY2004! Just cut and paste the information below into your sign up message to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Since sign up has dropped off, I am moving up the sign up deadline to Nov. 18th. I will get assignments out by November 20th. My 2004 Secret Santa information: Name: E-Mail: Mailing Address: Delivery Address: Telephone (Needed for UPS/Fed Ex delivery): What would you most like from your Secret Santa? What would your horse/s most like from Secret Santa? What size t-shirt or sweat shirt would you like (just in case): Have fun! Your Head Elf 2004 Secret Santa Exchange Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 ZCDC FJORD HORSE/DRIVING HORSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS! http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm Discover all thats new in My Yahoo!
Christmas gift idea
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, I have mentioned our carriage club fundraiser before but as it is now closer to gift giving season, I would like to remind you again. We are doing custom made ceramic ornaments. The artist made me a Fjord one as a gift and it is so darn cute, she agreed to make them as well for our 2004 Christmas Ornament Sale. (The first of what I hope will become an annual collectible). Go to our club website and click on the Christmas Tree. Orders are beginning to arrive so get yours in ASAP. http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm Thanks! Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 ZCDC FJORD HORSE/DRIVING HORSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS! http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm Check out the new Yahoo! Front Page. www.yahoo.com
SECRET SANTA SIGN UP CONTINUES!
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have good initial response for the 2004 Secret Santa! However, there is plenty of room and time left to sign up. SEE BELOW!! Deadline for sign-up: November 22th Secret Santa distributed assignments: by November 24th Suggested procedures: 1. If you sign up, you must see it through or someone will be pretty dissapointed. 2. Suggested cost is plus or minus $25. 3. You may send clues about your identity to your SS recipient via the head elf who will post them to the list. Guessing your SS is half the fun. 4. Gifts should be received by Christmas, if there is a delay please let the Head Elf know. 5. When you receive your SS gift, please make sure to promptly thank your Secret Santa. 6. I will try to match international participants within your country if you prefer to save mailing costs. If you would like to participate internationally, please so indicate on your sign up. Below is the information required to participate in the Secret Santa for FY2004! Just cut and paste the information below into your sign up message to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] My 2004 Secret Santa information: Name: E-Mail: Mailing Address: Delivery Address: Telephone (Needed for UPS/Fed Ex delivery): What would you most like from your Secret Santa? What would your horse/s most like from Secret Santa? What size t-shirt or sweat shirt would you like (just in case): Have fun! Your Head Elf 2004 Secret Santa Exchange Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 ZCDC FJORD HORSE/DRIVING HORSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS! http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm Check out the new Yahoo! Front Page. www.yahoo.com
2004 SECRET SANTA SIGN UP
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sign up for this year's Secret Santa! Suggested procedures: 1. If you sign up, you must see it through or someone will be pretty dissapointed. 2. Suggested cost is plus or minus $25. 3. You may send clues about your identity to your SS recipient via the head elf who will post them to the list. Guessing your SS is half the fun. 4. Gifts should be received by Christmas, if there is a delay please let the Head Elf know. 5. When you receive your SS gift, please make sure to promptly thank your Secret Santa. 6. I will try to match international participants within your country if you prefer to save mailing costs. If you would like to participate internationally, please so indicate on your sign up. Below is the information required to participate in the Secret Santa for FY2004! Just cut and paste the information below into your sign up message to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Deadline for sign-up: November 22th Secret Santa assignments: by November 27th My 2004 Secret Santa information: Name: E-Mail: Mailing Address: Delivery Address: Telephone (Needed for UPS/Fed Ex delivery): What would you most like from your Secret Santa? What would your horse/s most like from Secret Santa? What size t-shirt or sweat shirt would you like (just in case): Have fun! Your Head Elf 2004 Secret Santa Exchange Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 ZCDC FJORD HORSE/DRIVING HORSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS! http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm Check out the new Yahoo! Front Page. www.yahoo.com/a
SECRET SANTA 2004
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Everyone and particularly Sher, Yes I am planning to do the Secret Santa this year. I didn't answer Sher over the weekend because until probably today, I haven't had email at home. I will get the SS sign up info out in the next day or so. Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 ZCDC FJORD HORSE/DRIVING HORSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS! http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm
RE: Nosy Fjords
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mark, You may have had an unhappy experience with your snakebite story, but it makes me feel a little better. We do have rattlesnakes around - two have been killed nearby in the last few weeks. Luckily, I have never seen one on the property and hope I never do. But I have worried what would happen if a curious Fjord horse stuck his nose in the wrong place. Now if I didn't have to worry about the stupid dogs!! Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 ZCDC FJORD HORSE/DRIVING HORSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS! http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - Send 10MB messages!
New picture of Chiron
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have updated my website to show a new picture of Chiron in New Mexico. http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 ZCDC FJORD HORSE/DRIVING HORSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS! http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm vote.yahoo.com - Register online to vote today!
RE: Club fundraiser
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jane, Thanks for the nice comments. I particularly like the Fjord and hope other listers do to. It is for a good cause! I look forward to receiving your orders. http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - 100MB free storage!
RE: Club fundraiser
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I noticed in my digest today that the website did not get highlighted so just in case you want to look at the Fjord ornament go to: www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm BTW, since this a free site if too many look at it in a certain time period, it shuts down for while. Be paitent and try again later. TIA. Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 vote.yahoo.com - Register online to vote today!
Club fundraiser
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Our driving club, Zia Carriage Driving Club of Southern New Mexico, decided to try fundraising by selling Christmas ornaments that can become an annual collectible. The artist as a present for me made one like a Fjord. It is so cute, I talked her into offering it as part of our fundraiser. You can see these ornaments at www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm Let me know what you think. Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 vote.yahoo.com - Register online to vote today!
Libby
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] How did it all go except for the rain? Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 vote.yahoo.com - Register online to vote today!
RE: Collapsible carts
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Linda, You have expressed my dream of owning a collasbile cart - on my very long term wish list. I have been salivating over a Bellcrown Super Bantam. Here is a web site of it: http://fp.bellcrown.f9.co.uk/bantammk3.htm This is the British mfg. website but there is an american distributors and I have seen them come up for sale used. Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 Win 1 of 4,000 free domain names from Yahoo! Enter now.
RE: flax seed
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have used flax seed for the last three years. It was recommended to me for fiber to help prevent sand colic as well coat, etc by a long-time Las Cruces horsewoman. I do not grind it but I soak it. I prepare 1 cup of beet pulp and add 1/4 cup of flax for each horse at the prior feeding so it soaks at least 11-12 hours. The Fjords get just enough beet pulp to mix with any supplements such as the flax and minerals I add. I also am feeding a probiotic (Fastrack) in the p.m. feeding. At the first of the month, as recommended by my vet, I go to Sam's and buy a huge jar of Metamucil (I sometimes get funny looks for this and feel it necessary to explain it is for the horses!). I feed it twice a day for five days. My Morgan who couldn't eat much hay when his teeth got worn, ate a much larger feeding of beet pulp mixed with priobiotics and flax. This kept him shiny and put weight on him. He only got enough hay to keep him happy. He did tend to have looser stools. Most of the hay was wasted as he couldn't chew it fine enough to swallow. Tank enjoyed cleaning up after him - an additional snack. I have introduced the baby to small amounts of beet pulp, flax seed, minerals, as well as some straight oats. He is gobbling it up. Starfire Chiron is one year old today! He is doing very well and adapting to his new desert surroundings well. Luckily we have had unseasonably cooler weather and I believe this is making his transition easier. He is so sweet natured and very smart. I'll have more baby pictures soon. Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - Send 10MB messages!
RE: Brenderup??
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tamara, I have a Brenderup and I love it. I just hauled the baby home in it from Albquerque. The ride is smooth and kind to horses. It is made for women to hitch and haul. Easy to move around and manuever by hand. The engineering is great. I hauled it first with my 1987 F-150 straight six and Steve's T-bird with no problem. You never know it's there. Now we use the F-250 diesel and it is sort of overhorsed you might say. They are pricey!! Everytime I use mine, I say Thanks Mom! Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011
RE: Pictures of Nigel
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Nigel does not belong to me. He belongs to a friend who moved here from St. Louis area so I have not given him his own page though Tank, generously shares his space (web pasture with him). Tank is not so nice to the new baby guy, but as usual, easy going Nigel is providing him comfort and companionship. Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - 100MB free storage!
Pictures of Nigel
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I finally got the picture of Nigel I was having trouble uploading. He and Tank are a little fuzzy as it was taken in winter time. Some of you wrote that you had tried my website and couldn't find it. Please try again. Look on Tank's page. Soon, I will have some pictures of the baby up as he adapts to the desert. Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011
Starfire Chiron now in Las Cruces
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] A flying trip up to Berthoud and Starfire Farm with John Sorger and finally Chiron (BDF Obelisk x Slomiet) is in his new home. We picked up Kezzie and Chiron on Friday and drove to Albuquerque and then I brought him home on Sat. morning. I am so happy to finally have him here. He turns one year old on Aug. 31. He is fitting in well with Nigel and Tank, though they are a little stodgy. With any luck, in October, he will go on pasture with two other yearlings for a while to continue growing up. So while people say that Fjords are like potato chips -you can't have just one, after 10 years of owning just one Fjord, I now have two! (I never cared much for potato chips). Thanks Beth Sandy for such a nice boy! I look very forward to seeing what he can do in a couple of year! I have great expectations of him. He is so personable and polite but not without a little devil in him. Perfect BTW, Jon Mary Ofjord - Bethany Star is a beautiful baby! So sweet and very demanding of the attention she thinks she so richly deserves! Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 Win 1 of 4,000 free domain names from Yahoo! Enter now.
RE: beet pulp
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I feed beet pulp pellets. I don't like the shreds - more expensive. I feed 1 cup of beet pulp twice a day and mix in supplement and flax seed and for some extra straight oats(added a feeding time). I prepare the beet pulp at each feeding for the next feeding. Water should be adequate for it to really soak up the pulp and make it mushy. Start with twice as much water as pulp and see how it works. Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - Send 10MB messages!
Apologies
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sorry, I definitely did not mean to restart the crossbreeding issue with my short comment. I was just trying for a little humor. (I am surprised I haven't received a message from he who must be obyed!) Anyway.Nigel has been discussed in previous list discussions. Speculation is that he from the cross breeding done out of PA from the same place that bred the crosses driven by Bill Long years ago. I believe he is about 19-20 years old or so. I have boarded him for nearly three years. He is a wonderful horse once owned by the Busch (Budweiser) family out of St. Louis. Has a fjord personality, very handsome and wonderful movement. If I were a breeder I would NOT CROSSBREED but some of them are out there and many make fine family horses. So enough said everybody A picture of Nigel and Tank is on my website: www.geocities.com/cmadden88011. Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011
RE: Fjords recognizing Fjords
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tank was very bonded with my Morgan, Keyah, and when they showed together, he was bonded with Steve's Morgan, Pferd - actually he was Pferd's shadow all the time and transferred this to Keyah when we came to New Mexico. This did not prevent him from instantly recognizing other Fjords when we are in their vicinity. They just don't discriminate against other breeds but always seem to recognize their own. I have noticed that when separated from their pals such as overnights at shows or clinics (like this weekend), horses of all breeds seem to bond with their neighbors for the short period they are near each other. It is such a strong instinct. Tank was next to a pinto mare all weekend while he was a lesson horse at our club clinic and they always nickered at each other when one was removed from or returned to a neighboring pen. BTW, Tank again received kudo's from the the clinician as well as people who drove him for his patience and tolerance. He is a perfect horse for beginner's and much admired in our little driving co mmunity.Ourclubhasbeenfocusingonprovidingdrivingexperiencesforpeoplenewtodrivingorwannabees.ItistheonlywaytobuildinterestindrivingandTankandNigeldareImentionacrossbredArabFjordherewithnospindlylegsareresponsibleformanynewmembers. Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - 100MB free storage!
Fjords on PBS
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Last night I was watching PBS, Secrets of the Dead: Amazon Warrior Women. I believe it was made in Germany. Reenactments featured someone riding at least one Fjord, maybe a Halflinger and other horses. Amazons really did exist! Yes! http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/case_amazon/clues.html Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - 100MB free storage!
RE: Stools Llama
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] OK, this is a strange combination for a reply! I'm just too lazy to write two messages! (LOL) Stools: While it certainly could be a problem with teeth, have you tried giving a probiotic to help with digestion? Llamas: I agree with Fred. Tank lived with a llama and they got along fine. However, after I moved from there and after several months, I was riding past a farm with llamas who came running at the fence and Tank lost it and took me down a steep ditch bank. I am not sure that a group of strange looking shapes running towards your horse whatever breed would not challenge their courage. BTW, has anyone ever had problems with horses being afraid of their Fjords when meeting them in a ring or on a trail? I have found that Paso Fino's are almost always are afraid of Fjords (but maybe not llama''s). I am sure that it some racial memory thing that does not recognize a Fjords shape. I also have had the horses be afraid of a standing wooden bear carving that was lifesize and standing at a gate entrance. Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011
Armed Chair
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] When you sit on them it is like an armed chair Catherine, I can't resistdoes the armed chair shoot bullets or poop? Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011
RE: foal height
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just to provide some more mature data. When I bought Tank at barely 2 years old, he was at 13 hands. He grew some over the next two years, but in the winter of his 4th year, he grew nearly 1 hand more to top out right at 14 hands. Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011
Re: Bits
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] GD (?), I guess I use the older KK bits, the Aurigan, 3 piece. I don't remember it's width but it is a relatively fat one. Tank really liked it when I switched him from the usual 2-piece snaffle. I think it is the copper in it because he always has a very nice wet mouth. BTW, Steve and I first found out about the efficacy of the snaffle from reading Mary Twelveponies, There are no problem horses, only problem riders. His Morgan had been used in the old cheap western curb. It turns out he has a very sensitive mouth. He would run away and do temporal displacements. Switching him to the snaffle allowed us to be kinder to him and also learning to double him when he started to run soon changed his behavior. Doubling can only be done correctly in a snaffle. Again, the right hands are important. Considered a mild bit, even a snaffle can cause pain to a horse when used incorrectly. Mary Twelveponies also has a book called Everyday training: backyard dressage. We have recommended her books to people new to horses for years because they are so common sense and easy to understand. While our book collection has become more sophisticated over the years as hopefully have our equestrian skills, Mary's books started us on the right path. Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011
re: Love finds a way....
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Peg, I am laughing so hard I have tears running down my face! What a picture you paint! Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - Send 10MB messages!
My baby is growing up!
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sandy North just sent me pictures of Starfire Chiron. He is now 9 months old. He doesn't look like a baby anymore! I can't wait until he comes to New Mexico. New pictures of him can be found at my website: www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Yahoo! Messenger
RE: Touch Therapy
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Warren, Are you perhaps referring to the Linda Tellington-Jones TEAM Touch or TTEAM? There are several videos and books out and right now her newest series of tapes made in Switzerland are showing of the RFD channel on satellite. We have been to to some TTEAM clinics and LTJ demo's. She has some good ideas that work. From her new tapes, she has continued to evolve in her ideas. from the Boss Mare of her little herd of Fjords Schnauzers, Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Yahoo! Messenger
To shoe or not to shoe
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just had the farrier out. He is a little unsual but very competent. When I tried to find one I thought would be good but more reasonably priced, I paid dearly and so did the horses. However, one thing this guy does is not trim unless they need it. He looked at Tank and Nigel and said their feet were perfect. They were a little rough around the edges and he said he would happy to charge me $40 to do a cosmetic job (which I declined). We have been lucky to never have had to shoe. It depends on where and when. I do believe Steve's Morgan,Pferd, needed front or rear shoes temporarily when he developed a split. My farrier says that Tank has feet that could do the mountain pass without shoes. My Morgan never needed shoes. But there are places and/or horses that would require shoeing. I agree with Brigid that one should not assume all horses need shoes but I do believe that sometimes they will and sometimes they won't. It is a decision dictated by an individual's current health and physical circumstances. Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Yahoo! Messenger
RE: Fjords heat
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Myriam, Would I be wrong and assuming you also have high humidity? My Fjord, Tank, suffered in the heat AND humidity especially in the Fall when he his winter coat came in but temperatures were still in the high 90's F when we lived in Nebraska. Now that I live in a very dry climate, the heat hardly bothers him as he also has shade. You say you keep him in a stall. Is there an electrical outlet nearby? You could get him a window fan (they have window fans in France?) and mount it in his stall and then he can get relief from standing in front of it. Hosing off also helps but only temporarily. Also, is Fuego at all overweight? If he is, you might take some weight off of him to help handle the heat. Good luck! Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Yahoo! Messenger
RE: show horses
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, The point I was trying to make is that you if you WANT TO SHOW your horse you can do so just for fun and without great expense while getting the reward of showing off the Fjord breed. If you DO NOT WANT TO SHOW your horse, what's the problem? I certainly wasn't telling people they have a obligation to show. 99% of the time, I am not showing Tank. I am riding him or driving him around my home. When I said I showed in 5 (actually 7) states, it might help to know that I have lived in border cities. Omaha, right on the Iowa-Nebraska border, and Las Cruces, right on the Texas-New Mexico border. I rarely go more than 50 miles to a show. And I never showed more than 4 or 5 times a year, if that. I can't afford it. It's why we haven't done the two CDE's in Arizona the last two years (though I have not given up hope). I really do miss the annual 6 hour trip to Blue Earth every July, however, which is the furthest I have travelled with him. The MWFHC show in Blue Earth is one of the ! very few things I miss when I left Nebraska. Next topic Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Yahoo! Messenger
RE: show horses
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] A show horse is in the mind the rider/driver. I thought Michelle's recent story of taking the Fjord to a show where they usually rode their quarter horse was a great example What's the purpose of showing in open shows? To have fun, for kids (and adults) to learn how to do your best, and to win or lose gracefully. Note...to have fun is the first criteria in my book. I have taken Tank to an open show series this spring and we have enjoyed having a good time and showing lots of people their first fjord. I paid $1,100 for Tank 10 years ago and have taken him to shows, horse fairs, etc. in five states. We go to show people how neat Fjords are and to associate with other horse people (Fjord people preferably but not much available now in southern New Mexico). My cart and harness cost about $1,600, the price of a really good saddle. You don't need to spend a lot of money to show. You need pride in your horse(s), a sense of humor, and a desire to improve yourself. You do have an obligation to your horse and yourself to be prepared, be neat and ready to compete. You don't need lots of silver or brass, or really expensive stuff and flashy clothes. A good judge will pick the best team. I think Tank is a good (but not outstanding) example of his breed. He is certainly an outstanding example of their personality. He has made friends in many states. He is a homebred horse (in some people's definition). In my estimation, he is a good show horse. I am not a breeder. I just want to have fun with my horses. I'll take him anywhere and I'm not ashamed if we don't win. The comments of people who come up to visit us and stroke Tank are more than enough reward. I've always thought of Tank as an outstanding Norweigian Fjord Horse Ambassador! Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/cmadden88011
RE: pasture mate question
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Laurie, for what its worthWhen my Morgan died in the October, Tank was by himself for the first in his life (11 years). He could see and talk to other horses in the area but that was all. He, like most Fjords, was very stoic about it. I did think he was a little morose (not korose)! What I noticed was that he would never lie down. He seemed OK otherwise. When his friend, Nigel (the arab/fjord I had boarded at my other place), came for a two-night sleepover, we have pictures of the both of them napping together nose to nose. Tank appeared to really sleeping for the first time in three months. He was very distressed when Nigel left. I convinced NIgel's owner to let me board him for the rest of the winter until Chiron came. It was so apparent that both horses were so much more content and relaxed to be together again. Your Oz, having not formed close or long-term friendships with your other horses, may have a different reaction. But I do believe horses are much happier and more relaxed with a companion. Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] (messages received on Saturday or Sunday can not be responded to until Monday) Win a $20,000 Career Makeover at Yahoo! HotJobs
Barbara Burr's website
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Barbara's website is: http://ultralitewhips.homestead.com/index.html However, she is closed until August while she moves.
Horse-aholic Anonymous
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good evening. I am a horse-aholic. I would like to welcome all of you to this month's meeting of Horse-aholic Anonymous. Some of you are here tonight because a friend or relative brought you. You may be sitting here thinking that you are OK and don't really need any help. It is not easy to admit that you are a horse-aholic and it is even harder to bring yourself to a HA meeting for help. HA is here to assist you. I have some questions to ask. If you can answer YES to more than three of the following, you have come to the right place. 1. Can you say sheath in public without blushing? 2. Do you drive a big truck with a towing package when everyone else drives a real car? 3. Do you have more than one vehicle? One for you and one for the horses? 4. Do you spend your holidays going to shows, clinics and seminars when everyone else goes on a cruise? 5. If you do go away, is it to a riding vacation in Ireland or to the World Show? 6. Do you discuss things at the dinner table that would make most doctors leave in disgust? 7. Do you consider formal wear to be starched jeans and freshly scraped boots? 8. Is your interior decorator State Line Tack? 9. Was your furniture and carpeting chosen with your horses in mind? 10. Are your end tables really tack trunks with tablecloths thrown over them? 11. Is your mail made up primarily of horse catalogs and horse magazines? 12. Do you get up before dawn to ride? Go to horse shows? Clinics? (but have trouble getting up for work?) 13. If you do have dresses, do they all have pockets? Do those pockets often contain bits of carrot, hay, or sweet feed? 14. When you meet a new person do you always ask them what kind of horse they have and pity them if they don't have one? 15. Do you remember the name of their horse sooner than you remember theirname? 16. Do you find non-horse people boring? If you answered YES to one of the above, there is still hope. If you answered YES to two, you are in serious trouble. My advice to all of you with three or more YES's is to sit back and smile, turn to the smiling person next to you, and know that your life will always be filled with good friends and good horses and it will never be boring. Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] (messages received on Saturday or Sunday can not be responded to until Monday)
RE: The Fjord Horse Pictures
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Linda, One possible answer to your question about the lack of Fjord stuff in AZ is that there are few Fjords in AZ. They don't do well there. Maybe up in the mountains they do OK but elsewhere it is just too hot for them. While people like me and the fabulous Alexander with his Fjord mare from California go to compete in November and March. The rest of the year the weather is not too welcoming for year round Fjord ownership. When I took Tank to the AZ CDE there a couple of years ago, a woman who used to own Fjords told me she had to sell them because they just did not thrive.A friend from here in Las Cruces who moved to Tucson with her two Fjords had one die and gave the other to Sue in Albuquerque because she was concerned for he mare. OTH, here in New Mexico Fjords seem to do well. Not so hot. Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] (messages received on Saturday or Sunday can not be responded to until Monday)
Secret Santa Wrap Up
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks to all those who participated in this year's Secret Santa Exchange. I believe all those who were in it had a good time. A few gifts have not yet arrived for one reason or another but I rest assured they will be there soon. I have had a few people write me that they have received their gifts but their SS remains a secret so they don't know who to thank! Please let your recipient know who you are if you haven't already. It's OK now to 'fess up. Until next year Secret Santa Elf = Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] (messages received on Saturday or Sunday can not be responded to until Monday)
SS update
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, I have been away from the computer and unfortunately the university closes from 12/23 - 1/05. It is so sad! LOL. Anyway, I came into my office today to pay bills and check e-mail. It appears that this year's Secret Santa has been successful! Two notes: Pat Wilson, in case you haven't recieved your gift/s yet, your SS wrote me and confessed the wrong address had been put on the package. It was returned and reshipped. Also, several people have received their gifts but still don't know who is their Secret Santa. Time to fess up! You can contact them directly or put it on the list. If anyone has not received anything yet from their SS, let me know and I will check in to it. Happy New Year to everyone! = Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] (messages received on Saturday or Sunday can not be responded to until Monday) Find out what made the Top Yahoo! Searches of 2003 http://search.yahoo.com/top2003
Secret Santa Hint for Sue Giargiari
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sue, I live farther north than you at 49.3° Latitude. Am I a foreigner or only a half foreigner? Your Secret Santa = Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] (messages received on Saturday or Sunday can not be responded to until Monday) New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/
RE: retirement blues
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean, I haven't received a property assessment on my property yet. However, valued at approximately $116,500 my taxes should be in the neighborhood of $780 according to the tax rate the assessor's office provided to me. Las Cruces has been discovered as a retirement town. A lot of people from California and Arizona are moving here because it is cheaper to live here. However, property values are rising quickly due to the influx of people. The house building industry here is booming. I figure that had I waited another couple of years (as I had really planned to do), I would have had to pay a lot more. Being forced to go ahead and build now (due to a total lack of reasonable horse property) was really a lucky break for me, especially with the great interest rates right now. = Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] (messages received on Saturday or Sunday can not be responded to until Monday) New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/
RE: Weanlings
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] With the loss of my Morgan, Keyah, in October, I decided to check into getting a weanling as company for Tank and a baby I can bring along now that I have my own property and no longer have to board my horses. I do caution about buying a weanling unless you are an experienced horseperson already or as smart as Julie to put her weanling with an experienced horseperson to help her and her weanling get the right start. It is a great success story. I believe that a cute little baby in the hands of inexperienced or unprepared people is a horror story in the making. I believe Carol and Janne, and most Fjord breeders, are careful enough of who buys their horses not to let this happen but many people would do better to put the money out for a trained horse and work with a trainer to have a good experience and happy safe future with their Fjords or any horse. Aren't many of the bad stories we hear about Fjords those poor beasties who have had the misfortune to be owned by people who do not know enough or care enough to learn about handling horses and spoil their horses making them rude, unmanageable and even dangerous? I know of horses, no Fjords, who have had to be put down because they were owned by ignorant people who handled or did not handle their animal and it because too dangerous for even experienced people to deal with. This a terrible tragedy. On the upbeast side, I am planning to buy a weanling from Beth Sandy of Starfire Farm in late winter when he is ready for a new owner. Like Carol suggested, buying a weanling from a reputable breeder is good way to go. It is more affordable for me and since I have Tank, I can take my time and work with the new horse and we can grow together. = Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] (messages received on Saturday or Sunday can not be responded to until Monday) New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/
Horse lover's Christmas
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] This seems a timely message from recent list discussions in more ways than seasonal ... from a friend in Nebraska It's the night before Christmas, we're out in the barn Blanketing horses to keep them all warm They're eating their dinners, tucked in cozy stalls Not aware that it's Christmas or any special day at all They can dream of spring pastures from their pine- scented beds No visions of sugarplums dance in their heads But we people are thinking of merry parties and such Maybe feeling a little sad at missing so much This season is special but the horses don't know We've got work to do before we can go We finish the chores and head on inside To get ready for dinner and our own yuletide It's nearly midnight, the carols are sung I remember a story I was told when I was young How at midnight on Christmas Eve The creatures of the barnyard can speak to us with ease I am called to the barn, I wade through the rain I know I must go, I can't really explain I slide open the door, pause for a while Then slowly walk down that dimly lit aisle A nicker from Casey, a wink from JD Sleepy old Alibi waking to see Tucker rustling his bedding, a snort soft and light Each horse gave a greeting as I walked through the night I thought about parties bright lit and warm The ones we don't go to 'cause we have the barn And vacations and holidays that we don't get When we're working long hours for bills to be met Walking all the way to the end of the aisle I stop to stroke Bonnie, it brings me a smile She snuffles my face, hot breath on my skin It starts me to thinking about my horses, my kin I could be at parties with laughter and mirth But where I am right now is the best place on Earth. Merry Christmas everyone! = Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] (messages received on Saturday or Sunday can not be responded to until Monday) New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/
Secret Santa Hint for Amy Evers
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] The wind is blowin' but no snow yet. Your gift's in the makin' On that you can bet. Of course you were wonderin' who might be your Santa Our paths have crossed but not in Atlanta. Boy, was that bad or what? Your SS. = Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] (messages received on Saturday or Sunday can not be responded to until Monday) New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/
