How many bales high can you stack hay ontop of a horse trailer? My trailer is a featherlite that is normal height with a hay rack.
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- Sat Mar 06, 2010 8:48 am
- Forum: Horses
- Topic: Hay on Hayrack question?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6240
- Thu Dec 03, 2009 9:11 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Looking for Horseback Trial Grounds near KCMO
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2002
Re: Looking for Horseback Trial Grounds near KCMO
Called and talked to Don at Country Hunts yesterday, very nice guy but grounds to small. The motivation - Our spring trial has been moved around over the last few years and handlers have not been happy with were they were held, for multiple reasons. So we are looking for good new grounds that will g...
- Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:00 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Looking for Horseback Trial Grounds near KCMO
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2002
Looking for Horseback Trial Grounds near KCMO
The Show Me Vizsla Club is looking to hold their Spring riding all breed trial on some new grounds this year. We are looking for grounds within a few hours of Kansas City. If you have any suggestions please let me know.
Thanks,
Brian Fidler
Thanks,
Brian Fidler
- Thu Nov 05, 2009 3:44 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: Vizsla Club of America National Derby Win
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1603
Vizsla Club of America National Derby Win
Cali - Lundy's Fiddlin With Fire, 17 months old Have to brag on my young derby dog Cali who took 1st at the Vizsla Club of America Derby Classic today. I want to thank many of you on this forum for giving me training advice and detailed roading advice (she was in great shape) over the last year. Cal...
- Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:21 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: VCA Nationals Results?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1124
VCA Nationals Results?
Does anyone have any info on the Vizsla Club of America Nationals results? I have a derby dog running and would like to know how it is going.
- Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:23 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Need advice on recall pen - Pictures
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1488
Need advice on recall pen - Pictures
Released quail are roosting under my recall pen. I put logs around the outside in hopes they would find the funnel. For some reason they are not re-entering the pen. If you have any advice on how I should change the setup please let me know.
Thanks,
Brian
Thanks,
Brian
- Tue Sep 29, 2009 1:44 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Quail Recall ?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 986
Quail Recall ?
I have had 25 quail in my 8 x 8 Johnny house now for 2 weeks. Can I start releasing a few at a time yet and have them recall or should I wait a little longer? Do you train them to come back through the funnel or do they just do it automatically? What prevents birds inside the house from exiting thro...
- Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:14 pm
- Forum: Horses
- Topic: Is 12ft stock area enough for 4 horses?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6354
Re: Is 12ft stock area enough for 4 horses?
Robbi, We won't be at the Ozark trial. Unfortunately we have other commitments. We were bummed to hear that you were not going to make the GSP trial last weekend at Pony Express. Steph ran her dog for the first time in open derby and took second. She was so excited when her dog went on point that sh...
- Wed Sep 23, 2009 2:48 pm
- Forum: Horses
- Topic: Is 12ft stock area enough for 4 horses?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6354
Re: Is 12ft stock area enough for 4 horses?
Thanks for all your input. I am not ordering a slant, the wall at the end of the living area is straight. Both sides of the midtack will have straight walls. The stock area will be a full (no slant) 12ft long and 8ft wide.
- Tue Sep 22, 2009 2:12 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Bungee cord on ATV roading bars
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7010
Bungee cord on ATV roading bars
I ran into an individual while I was running my dog yesterday that used to be into field trials years ago. He saw my roading harness and the chain that hooks to the bar on the ATV and started laughing, and jokingly called my a dumb new trailer. He proceeded to tell me that if I replaced the chain wi...
- Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:37 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Vizsla blood line
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8391
Re: Vizsla blood line
Mike Lundy and Dustin Ochs are both great individuals and know a ton about the breed and know how to breed for great dogs. I personally have bought 2 pups from Mike and Darlene Lundy over the last few years. Could not be happier with both pups. Spoke with Mike last weekend and he has a litter on the...
- Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:56 am
- Forum: Horses
- Topic: Is 12ft stock area enough for 4 horses?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6354
Is 12ft stock area enough for 4 horses?
Input would be greatly appreciated. I am in the process of ordering a 24 ft. featherlite stock/combo trailer so I want to make sure I cover all my basis. Right now I am looking at 6ft living area, 4ft mid tack (saddles and dog crates), 14ft stock area. Thinking 6ft might be small for 2 adults and 2 ...
- Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:05 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Dave Walker - Hunting & Field Trial DVD
- Replies: 0
- Views: 684
Dave Walker - Hunting & Field Trial DVD
Has anyone seen this DVD? I was looking to buy it, but for $60.00 I would like to know if it is worth it or not.
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- Sat Aug 15, 2009 3:58 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Derby Question
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5333
Re: Derby Question
Thanks for the great information. This is an AKC walking trial. I thought derby dogs had be 2 years or younger.
- Fri Aug 14, 2009 1:07 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Derby Question
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5333
Derby Question
Taking my Vizslas to run in their first Derby next weekend. Both are about 13 months old. Can a young dog that has great wheels and runs the lines great compete with a dog that is broke? Ex - My dog runs great and has one find but was not broke through the flush. Can this compete with a dog that did...
- Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:21 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Roading progress!! Need just a little more guidance
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1627
Re: Roading progress!! Need just a little more guidance
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO GAVE ME ADVICE ON MY ROADING PROBLEMS. WE HAD A BREATKTHROUGH SUNDAY AND BOTH MY VIZSLAS TOOK TO ROADING LIKE THEY HAD DONE IT FOR YEARS. WE WENT ALL DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND OVER DIFFERENT TERRAIN AND THEY HANDLED EVERYTHING PERFECTLY. THEY WERE STILL WANTING TO GO WHEN I STOPED....
- Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:24 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Roading progress!! Need just a little more guidance
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1627
Roading progress!! Need just a little more guidance
My vizsla is no longer flipping out when I hook her up to the my roading setup on my ATV. The problem I am running into now is that she does not want to run. She will walk next to the ATV but when I speed up I end up pulling her. When I release her from the ATV she takes off like a bullet. How do I ...
- Tue Aug 04, 2009 3:46 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Sporting Dog First Aid Kit
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4825
Sporting Dog First Aid Kit
I was looking to buy the Sporting Dog First Aid Kit for around $80.00 that many of the gun dog supply companies carry (cabelas, lcs, etc). I was curious if anyone has figured up how much these items would cost if you purchased them separately.
- Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:44 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Another Roading Question - ATV
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1667
Another Roading Question - ATV
I tried roading my 13 month old Vizsla today for the first time and she flipped out. I am not sure what to do. When the ATV was at not moving she was great but as soon as I started moving she jumped and flipped all around. I only made it up to 4 mph and about 30 yards before I stopped. Did not want ...
- Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:53 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Roading Drag Setup ?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2575
Re: Roading Drag Setup ?
Is a rubber tarp strap the same as a bungie cord?
- Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:48 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Roading Drag Setup ?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2575
Roading Drag Setup ?
Can someone post a picture of their roading drag setup they use. I have read about using heavy cable but am unclear how to safely attach this to the roading harness.
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- Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:43 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: When to switch from pigeons to quail?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2185
When to switch from pigeons to quail?
I have been working my pups (1 year olds) on pigeons and they are pointing and holding perfectly. I bought 10 quail last weekend for a couple training sessions. Out of the 10 quail my pups only pointed 3 birds and didn't hold the point very long. They acted like they didn't know what to do with them...
- Wed May 27, 2009 12:52 pm
- Forum: Horses
- Topic: 55 gal plastic drum for horse water at trials
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5163
55 gal plastic drum for horse water at trials
I have seen at field trials that people will fill a 55 gal plastic drum up with water and drive around to fill their horses water buckets up with. Some people have them standing upright in the truck and some are laying down. What is the best way of doing this. I have been hauling water by hand and a...
- Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:29 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: 22 cal blanks
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3779
Re: 22 cal blanks
Can you shoot these blanks through any blank pistol?
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:58 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Gunshyness! I am at a loss!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8743
Re: Gunshyness! I am at a loss!
Thanks for all the input! She is currently bird crazy. I pulled a few wing feathers out of a quail the last few day's and she loved the chase! She about pulled me over chasing so hard. I did not let her catch the bird. It would fly 20 yards and then hit the ground and run, and she chased. Do I event...
- Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:33 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Gunshyness! I am at a loss!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8743
Gunshyness! I am at a loss!
I have a 10month old Vizsla that is gunshy. I shot my 22 bland pistol around her 3 times when she was chasing a bird and I was about 40 yards away. The first 2 times she did not flinch but the 3rd time she paused on the shot. We were about 75 to 100 yards away from a gunner this weekend when he shot...
Re: Bits?
Thanks to all who have spent their time to help with this issue. The horse is a 5 year old TWH. The horse was used as a wranglers horse for the previous 2.5 years (before we owned him). He has been very sound and a great horse except for this issue that just surfaced.
Thanks!
Brian
Thanks!
Brian
- Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:37 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Show Me Vizsla Club Hunt Test, Lee's Summit MO
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1370
Re: Show Me Vizsla Club Hunt Test, Lee's Summit MO
Glad to hear you will make it on Sunday. I really enjoyed watching Cali run last year. Wish I could have joined you and Mike in KS this year. My kids tend to get upset if I miss to many basketball games. Talk to you more at the test.
Bits?
What kind of bit do you use on your horse? I think the bit my wife is using has to much pressure for her horse (TWH). She is a beginner rider and the horse keeps testing her, so she seems to always be fighting him. Last weekend we rode quite a bit and on Monday he seemed to have a sore mouth (kept m...
- Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:15 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Show Me Vizsla Club Hunt Test, Lee's Summit MO
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1370
Show Me Vizsla Club Hunt Test, Lee's Summit MO
The Show Me Vizsla club will be holding our spring hunt test at James A. Reed Wildlife Area, in Lee's Summit, MO on March 7th and 8th. If you are interested please let me know and I will forward you a premium or you can download the premium for our website at: http://showmevizsla.homestead.com/ Than...
- Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:39 pm
- Forum: Horses
- Topic: Clinton Anderson Aussie Saddle
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1618
Clinton Anderson Aussie Saddle
Does anyone know about this saddle. Good or Bad. They are selling for around $1,600. I read they are a very good saddle and they make you feel secure on the horse. Just wondering what you all thought or heard about them.
- Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:33 pm
- Forum: Horses
- Topic: Saddle Help / Input
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2179
Saddle Help / Input
Would like your opinions! I have been riding a M & W trooper and love the comfort of it, but I do not feel secure in the saddle. I rode a friends western saddle last night and felt like I could stay in the saddle better if my horse spooked. I am thinking about selling my trooper and buying a western...
- Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:16 am
- Forum: Horses
- Topic: How do you stay in the saddle?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 18597
Re: How do you stay in the saddle?
Thanks for the great input!
When adjusting stirrups, how much space should there be between the saddle and you butt when standing up?
Does anyone know if western saddles are easier to stay in than troopers?
When adjusting stirrups, how much space should there be between the saddle and you butt when standing up?
Does anyone know if western saddles are easier to stay in than troopers?
- Sun Jan 04, 2009 9:57 pm
- Forum: Horses
- Topic: How do you stay in the saddle?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 18597
How do you stay in the saddle?
I am a beginner rider and need some help/advice on how to stay in the saddle when my horse gets into a rough gate or turns sharper than expected. My horse is great but I seem to be not real secure in the saddle. I have had a few other more experienced individuals ride my horses and they make it look...
- Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:26 am
- Forum: Horses
- Topic: Horse shoeing? How many?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2817
Horse shoeing? How many?
I have noticed at trials that some people have only 2 feet of their horse shoed. I have seen the front 2 feet shoed and on other horses the back 2 feet shoed. I have always had all 4 feet shoed. What do you recommend? I am very confused on what is necessary.
Thanks,
Brian
Thanks,
Brian
- Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:24 pm
- Forum: Horses
- Topic: How to catch a horse?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4897
How to catch a horse?
How did you train your horse not to run from you when you are trying to catch them in the pasture? I can get about 5 feet away and then he takes off.
Thanks,
Brian
Thanks,
Brian
- Mon Oct 27, 2008 8:42 pm
- Forum: Horses
- Topic: Horse training / educational videos?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2255
Horse training / educational videos?
What is the best horse training and educational video's to buy for a beginner?
Thanks,
Brian
Thanks,
Brian
- Thu Oct 23, 2008 1:33 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Heart of America GSPC Hunt Test, Lee's Summit, Mo.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1888
Re: Heart of America GSPC Hunt Test, Lee's Summit, Mo.
Hey Charlie, I am co-chairing this test with Mike. If you need anything do not hesitate to give us a call or shoot us an e-mail. We look forward to visiting with you this weekend. Hopefully we will have some great bird work and some good BBQ. We will shoot the premium out to you this evening. See yo...
- Thu Oct 09, 2008 3:58 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: 5 month old pup caught a quail - problem?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3020
Re: 5 month old pup caught a quail - problem?
I have 3 remote traps. I was concerned that the trap would spook the dog at this young age.
- Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:32 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: 5 month old pup caught a quail - problem?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3020
5 month old pup caught a quail - problem?
My 5 month old vizsla was pointing pretty good up until a few days ago. She would hold point for about 45 sec. and then want to pounce. I was very pleased with this. She cought a quail a few days ago and now she is not pointing when she smells the bird, she just goes in for the kill. What should I d...
- Wed Oct 08, 2008 8:56 am
- Forum: Horses
- Topic: Horse Trailers
- Replies: 58
- Views: 26396
Re: Horse Trailers
I was in your spot a few months ago. Bought my first horse a few months ago and had to borrow a trailer to get him home. I looked at many aluminum horse trailers but they were out of my budget. I ended up with a 16ft stock trailer with 5,000lb axels. This was a great choice for me because I can rig ...
- Mon Oct 06, 2008 3:57 pm
- Forum: Horses
- Topic: BREAST COLLARS
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1904
Re: BREAST COLLARS
I use the Montreal breast collar. Looks like a regular breast collar but has an extra strap that goes over the base of the horses neck.
- Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:59 am
- Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
- Topic: Check Cords
- Replies: 30
- Views: 28365
Re: Check Cords
Permatrack is the best check cord on the marked. Much better than a rope check cord but more expensive.
- Thu Oct 02, 2008 9:53 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Hunting Sports Plus - Hunt Lease Land?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 908
Hunting Sports Plus - Hunt Lease Land?
I was thinking about joining the Hunting Sport Plus hunt club. They are part of the American Wildlife Association. Does anyone know anything positive or negative about them?
- Thu Oct 02, 2008 9:49 am
- Forum: Horses
- Topic: Harvested animals out of the woods
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1722
Harvested animals out of the woods
Just curious how you get your deer or elk out of the mountains/woods on horseback. I have read about many different methods but would like to know what methods you use.
Pics would be great.
Pics would be great.
- Mon Sep 29, 2008 12:44 pm
- Forum: Help: Member Support
- Topic: Only seeing 1/2 of a picture
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7662
Re: Only seeing 1/2 of a picture
I have the same problem. Some pics I see just fine and then others I only see 1/2. There is no moving the picture.
- Mon Sep 29, 2008 12:30 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: new westwind pup
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5865
Re: new westwind pup
Nice looking pup and congrats. He should make a great hunting partner. Looks just like my westwind dog.
- Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:59 am
- Forum: Horses
- Topic: Horse questions.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6574
Re: Horse questions.
Ruffshooter, THE PAST! My wife and I are extremely inexperience when it comes to horses. Over the last 4 years we have been taken 2 times by horse traders. Over these 4 years we have bought 4 quarter horses from the ages of 4 to 16. They all rode great before we bought them and after we got them hom...
- Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:57 am
- Forum: Horses
- Topic: What do you keep in your trailer?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5231
Re: What do you keep in your trailer?
I want to thank eveyone who replied to this post. It has helped me greatly.
THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR TIME AND INFORMATION!
Brian
THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR TIME AND INFORMATION!
Brian
- Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:12 pm
- Forum: Horses
- Topic: M & W Trooper Saddle
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2753
M & W Trooper Saddle
Looking for feedback (positive or negative)in regards to the M & W Trooper Saddle.
Thanks,
Brian
Thanks,
Brian