He has lived and worked in a handicapped riding program in Northern California for the past six years.
He has been a sweet and dependable mount for our clients on a lead line. However, he has developed a bad habit of bolting on lead and under saddle with less experienced volunteers.
We have decided that Draemur would be a happier and safer pony if he had one experienced, consistent handler to be his person.
Previously, he has had some unbalanced movement in his gaits. Our regular vet has not been able to diagnose/treat this problem.
Last August Draemur was seen by a veterinarian/chiropractor from out of the area. She determined that Draemur was somewhat "locked up" in his neck/withers. Her treatment helped his gaits considerably.
About a month ago, he broke free from his handler (bolted) on a trail near the stable and proceeded to run home.
It appears Draemur has re-injured himself during this escapade, as he is now "locked up" in his neck/withers again, favoring his right front leg.
The vet/chiropractor that helped him in August will not be available to see him again until June. We need to find a home for Draemur as soon as possible. Please contact Sally Friedley (or: iceryder at gmail.com)
It is interesting to view the legs of the Icelandic Horse in slow motion. Conformation problems may cause the transverse legs to cross over each other (rope walking), and the style of riding with mechanical aids, or the pounding of the feet on the ground may cause the joints to hyperextend (such as seeing the bottom of the front feet from the front, as in the above picture, not a good thing).
Take a look at the picture and figure out which leg is which and what the flight pattern is of each leg. Do the legs looks like they are tracking up? travelling on one, two, or three tracks? or cross-tracking?
TWH and Trail Skills
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Tennessee Walker: Here's a very nice video showing a Tennessee Walking
Horse practicing a trail skill.
The horse is TWH Chief's Fancy Blue Eyes and rider i...
Clan of the Horses - Riding with Softness and Feel
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The horse is a naturally moving animal and lends us his body. If we want to
ride the horse, it is up to us to allow him to continue with his natural
mov...
Why Long-Shanked Bits on Icelandic Horses?
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Someone tell me WHY people use the long-shanked "icelandic" bit with a
jointed mouthpiece, on Icelandic Horses?
Are the horses so poorly trained that the...
Icelandic Horse, Heavy Contact
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The telltale bridle drop, and the mouthpiece of the bit peeking out of the
mouth of the Icelandic Horse are hints that the hands are heavy and that
ther...
Christmas Santa Icelandic Horse
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Nice bitless and bareback riding. The horse looks very fluid and supple and
free. When the bit is used, there is no noseband (yeay!).
Halter Training Icelandic Horse / Islandpferd
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From the video poster: "Foal in Germany learning about a halter. It
eventually gave up and layed down."
There are different ways to train foals to halte...
Halter Training Icelandic Horse
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From the video poster: "Foal in Germany learning about a halter. It
eventually gave up and layed down."
There are different ways to train foals to halte...
Cubby, Icelandic Horse
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Cubby is a 13 year old bay Icelandic gelding. He stands right around 14h.
He is super smooth to ride. Cubby is very good for the farrier and hes very
good...
Icelandic Horse Slow Motion
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It is interesting to view the legs of the Icelandic Horse in slow motion.
Conformation problems may cause the transverse legs to cross over each
other (rop...
Charm, Icelandic Horse, Dragging Tarp
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Charm, Icelandic Horse, dragging tarp down the driveway and back up. She is
in charge of putting / keeping the dally rope where she wants it.
Parelli Level 3 Horse Having Fun
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The owners learn "horsemanship" by going through the levels of PNH (Parelli
Natural Horsemanship) and build good relationships and two-way
communication ...
Bits or Bitless?
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"In the hands of a master horseman who has learned to ride with seat and
legs and who hardly uses the reins when riding a fully trained horse, the
most sev...
New Study of DNA in Horses
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From Cornell:
We are researchers looking at the genetics of body size in the domestic
horse. Horses come in a range of sizes, shapes, and temperaments. Th...
Preggers...
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Dixie is in foal, due the end of March. It's her first, so we are watching
her carefully.
Note the belly.
The lengthening and sinking of the muscles aroun...
Ice Tolts - Stop the Stupidity
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Yet another horse has fallen. Would you risk your wonderful mount for the
sake of a demonstration or a competition? I live with ice and snow half the
year...
Pony With All Four Feet in the Tub
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We had a short clicker training session today; the goal being to have the
pony put all four feet in the tub. He's had his two front feet in the tub
severa...
NOTE about track feeders
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As you review the track feeders on this blog, please keep in mind that not
all ideas will work for all horses. First and foremost, be sure what ever
you tr...
Virginia City St. Patrick's Day Parade
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We went to our first parade with Sugar. It was in my favorite city,
Virginia City, NV. Virginia City is an historic city filled with lots of
shopping, hi...
Too Much Contact Overbending Icelandic Horse
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*Something is obviously wrong here. *
*Why is the Icelandic Horse overbent, behind the vertical?*
*The Icelandic Horse has a very thick throat lat...
Horsemanshit of the day photo
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more icelandic horse horrible riding. What is the problem.... is this horse
so untrained it takes brutality to handle it? Who would have thought
someone c...