Comments on: My Farrier http://www.themarthablog.com/2007/12/my-farrier.html It's a blog about Martha Stewart and her daily adventures. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:11:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Lisa http://www.themarthablog.com/2007/12/my-farrier.html/comment-page-1#comment-35110 Lisa Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:24:40 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2007/12/my-farrier.html#comment-35110 I just found your blog online while I was looking up Friesians, Im actually from Scotland and have had a few horses and ponies through the years and I have to say, the farriers do great work, I had the fortune to take on a 16.2hh American Thoroughbred X Dutch Warmblood who was more than a handful!!! The problem with him was that as a youngster his mother was too good to him causing his feet to box over, making him look like he was walking on tin cans, the farrier that shod him for me was a complete gem as he only had millimeters space to drive the clenches through the hoof but he never once complained, I wish I had the stamina to keep up with shoeing 8 horses in one day when he came to our stables!!! All hail the farriers!!!!!!! I just found your blog online while I was looking up Friesians, Im actually from Scotland and have had a few horses and ponies through the years and I have to say, the farriers do great work, I had the fortune to take on a 16.2hh American Thoroughbred X Dutch Warmblood who was more than a handful!!!
The problem with him was that as a youngster his mother was too good to him causing his feet to box over, making him look like he was walking on tin cans, the farrier that shod him for me was a complete gem as he only had millimeters space to drive the clenches through the hoof but he never once complained, I wish I had the stamina to keep up with shoeing 8 horses in one day when he came to our stables!!!
All hail the farriers!!!!!!!

]]> By: Sue Fusco http://www.themarthablog.com/2007/12/my-farrier.html/comment-page-1#comment-5823 Sue Fusco Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:12:09 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2007/12/my-farrier.html#comment-5823 martha, the horses are beautiful as are all your animals. I love the fact that you are a hands on kind of person and not afraid to handle animals or get your hands dirty. I have several animals including a leopard appaloosa mare. love your show and bring the animals on more. martha, the horses are beautiful as are all your animals. I love the fact that you are a hands on kind of person and not afraid to handle animals or get your hands dirty. I have several animals including a leopard appaloosa mare. love your show and bring the animals on more.

]]> By: Sue Fusco http://www.themarthablog.com/2007/12/my-farrier.html/comment-page-1#comment-5822 Sue Fusco Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:50:58 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2007/12/my-farrier.html#comment-5822 Martha, just wanted to know if your horses are shod all winter? If possible it is great to let them go barefoot for a period of time as it makes the hooves stronger. They are beautiful animals. I own a leopard Appaloosa mare who is just wonderful. I love watching your shows and enjoy the fact that you are not afraid to get your hands dirty. Martha, just wanted to know if your horses are shod all winter? If possible it is great to let them go barefoot for a period of time as it makes the hooves stronger. They are beautiful animals. I own a leopard Appaloosa mare who is just wonderful. I love watching your shows and enjoy the fact that you are not afraid to get your hands dirty.

]]> By: unamed http://www.themarthablog.com/2007/12/my-farrier.html/comment-page-1#comment-5821 unamed Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:10:38 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2007/12/my-farrier.html#comment-5821 Martha, Very nice to see some starts have livestock! If there is anyone looking for a good read on anything you can think of go on www.homesteadingotoday.com It has tons of fourms and is free to join and ask any questions! It is like a computer Martha Stewart!!! Martha, Very nice to see some starts have livestock! If there is anyone looking for a good read on anything you can think of go on http://www.homesteadingotoday.com It has tons of fourms and is free to join and ask any questions! It is like a computer Martha Stewart!!!

]]> By: Nouvisimo http://www.themarthablog.com/2007/12/my-farrier.html/comment-page-1#comment-5820 Nouvisimo Wed, 06 Feb 2008 04:26:25 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2007/12/my-farrier.html#comment-5820 Martha: Do your dogs eat the hoof trimmings? I've never met one who didn't. I would like to put my vote in for a better look at your barn. A combination pictorial/video blog would be awsome. PLEASE!!!! Martha: Do your dogs eat the hoof trimmings? I've never met one who didn't.

I would like to put my vote in for a better look at your barn. A combination pictorial/video blog would be awsome. PLEASE!!!!

]]> By: Shannon Heidt http://www.themarthablog.com/2007/12/my-farrier.html/comment-page-1#comment-5819 Shannon Heidt Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:24:40 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2007/12/my-farrier.html#comment-5819 Hello Martha & Friesian Friends! It is wonderful to see your horses and barn as well as all the super people you have to help you with your equine family. I truly love it when you speak of your babies and your face lights up...the pics are awesome too. Linda truly looks to be a much loved and respected member of the family just by the way Rinze P. Ster is gazing at her. I love your barn Martha and was wondering about the grates in front of the stalls as well as how you heat it? The stalls look to be Classic Equine? My boys, Friesians both and fellow FHANA/FPS members, Titan Ster and Kerrick (he will go to his Keuring in 09)are truly the joys of my life...Friesian dreams come true. Currently we board at a nice facility but our dream is to have our own farm where we can ride, sleigh, drive and play. We are close to Lake Michigan and Hamlin Lake where we swim and romp in the waves regularly in the summer months. You and your boys have an open invitation should you ever want to visit...just look us up on FHANA. Perhaps one day you will have a segment on Friesians for all those who, as yourself, have a great respect and admiration for the breed and for all those who would love to learn more...who better than you to enlighten and thrill us with your experiences and knowledge. By the way, as our "boyz" are quite the curious and playful type I thought you may enjoy some of the toys we found...they just cannot get enough of them. www.horseplayproducts.com The huge ball and the barrels with ropes are our personal favorites! Blessings to you and all of your gang Martha! Hello Martha & Friesian Friends!
It is wonderful to see your horses and barn as well as all the super people you have to help you with your equine family. I truly love it when you speak of your babies and your face lights up...the pics are awesome too. Linda truly looks to be a much loved and respected member of the family just by the way Rinze P. Ster is gazing at her.
I love your barn Martha and was wondering about the grates in front of the stalls as well as how you heat it? The stalls look to be Classic Equine?
My boys, Friesians both and fellow FHANA/FPS members, Titan Ster and Kerrick (he will go to his Keuring in 09)are truly the joys of my life...Friesian dreams come true. Currently we board at a nice facility but our dream is to have our own farm where we can ride, sleigh, drive and play.
We are close to Lake Michigan and Hamlin Lake where we swim and romp in the waves regularly in the summer months. You and your boys have an open invitation should you ever want to visit...just look us up on FHANA.
Perhaps one day you will have a segment on Friesians for all those who, as yourself, have a great respect and admiration for the breed and for all those who would love to learn more...who better than you to enlighten and thrill us with your experiences and knowledge.
By the way, as our "boyz" are quite the curious and playful type I thought you may enjoy some of the toys we found...they just cannot get enough of them. http://www.horseplayproducts.com The huge ball and the barrels with ropes are our personal favorites!
Blessings to you and all of your gang Martha!

]]> By: stephanie http://www.themarthablog.com/2007/12/my-farrier.html/comment-page-1#comment-5818 stephanie Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:58:51 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2007/12/my-farrier.html#comment-5818 My dad was a farrier, and this made me miss him so acutely, but it's also a lovely tribute to what he did for a living. Thank you. My dad was a farrier, and this made me miss him so acutely, but it's also a lovely tribute to what he did for a living. Thank you.

]]> By: Lori Yearwood http://www.themarthablog.com/2007/12/my-farrier.html/comment-page-1#comment-5817 Lori Yearwood Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:55:35 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2007/12/my-farrier.html#comment-5817 Hi Martha, I have a passion for horses and their health and their care. In fact, I love them so much I have started my own, gourmet horse treat company. It's called Skode's Horse Treats Inc. We specialize in all natural low sugar treats that compliment horses' diets as opposed to deter from them. One of those treats is called The Minty Rose Brownie and in the bake-at-home kit that has instructions, I was inpired to say: "The Martha Stewart way to make these Brownies!" This way, of course, was the fanciest, most gourmet way to make the treats -- with the brownie squares(made out of rosehip tea, beet root powder and peppermint) individually cut and topped with lemon peel :) The other, faster ways include rolling the brownies into balls.(Just as tasty but not as elegant and Martha like!) I had no idea you had a horse. Anyway, good to know you have such a beautiful creature in your life. It's obvious you "treat" him well :) Lori Hi Martha,

I have a passion for horses and their health and their care. In fact, I love them so much I have started my own, gourmet horse treat company. It's called Skode's Horse Treats Inc. We specialize in all natural low sugar treats that compliment horses' diets as opposed to deter from them.

One of those treats is called The Minty Rose Brownie and in the bake-at-home kit that has instructions, I was inpired to say: "The Martha Stewart way to make these Brownies!" This way, of course, was the fanciest, most gourmet way to make the treats -- with the brownie squares(made out of rosehip tea, beet root powder and peppermint) individually cut and topped with lemon peel :)

The other, faster ways include rolling the brownies into balls.(Just as tasty but not as elegant and Martha like!)

I had no idea you had a horse.
Anyway, good to know you have such a beautiful creature in your life. It's obvious you "treat" him well :)

Lori

]]> By: Carol http://www.themarthablog.com/2007/12/my-farrier.html/comment-page-1#comment-5816 Carol Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:38:29 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2007/12/my-farrier.html#comment-5816 Hi marhta, This is the first time I have logged onto your site, I watch your show nearly every day. I live in Australia and have 2 horses, 1 Quarter Horse named Wally and a Paint named Billy, its so warm all year round here and my boys live outside, but I bet they wouldnt mind coming inside if they had a stable like your horses do. My farrier also works out of the back of his ute and comes every 6 weeks to do my horses feet, they go barefoot and dont need shoes. Can you please out put more photos of your horses? Hi marhta,
This is the first time I have logged onto your site, I watch your show nearly every day. I live in Australia and have 2 horses, 1 Quarter Horse named Wally and a Paint named Billy, its so warm all year round here and my boys live outside, but I bet they wouldnt mind coming inside if they had a stable like your horses do. My farrier also works out of the back of his ute and comes every 6 weeks to do my horses feet, they go barefoot and dont need shoes.
Can you please out put more photos of your horses?

]]> By: Amy http://www.themarthablog.com/2007/12/my-farrier.html/comment-page-1#comment-5815 Amy Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:20:20 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2007/12/my-farrier.html#comment-5815 What a great looking horse. Martha you should do a story on rescue horse organizations or those who can help with homes for less fortunate horses that come from abuse or neglect. I for one have room for a rescue but do not know where to start.. would be a great story for your show. What a great looking horse. Martha you should do a story on rescue horse organizations or those who can help with homes for less fortunate horses that come from abuse or neglect. I for one have room for a rescue but do not know where to start.. would be a great story for your show.

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