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by daddyfid
Sat Mar 06, 2010 8:48 am
Forum: Horses
Topic: Hay on Hayrack question?
Replies: 3
Views: 5744

Hay on Hayrack question?

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.

Thanks
by daddyfid
Thu Dec 03, 2009 9:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for Horseback Trial Grounds near KCMO
Replies: 7
Views: 1979

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...
by daddyfid
Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for Horseback Trial Grounds near KCMO
Replies: 7
Views: 1979

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
by daddyfid
Thu Nov 05, 2009 3:44 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Vizsla Club of America National Derby Win
Replies: 3
Views: 1584

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...
by daddyfid
Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:21 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: VCA Nationals Results?
Replies: 1
Views: 1112

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.
by daddyfid
Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need advice on recall pen - Pictures
Replies: 3
Views: 1476

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
by daddyfid
Tue Sep 29, 2009 1:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Quail Recall ?
Replies: 1
Views: 971

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...
by daddyfid
Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:14 pm
Forum: Horses
Topic: Is 12ft stock area enough for 4 horses?
Replies: 14
Views: 6305

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...
by daddyfid
Wed Sep 23, 2009 2:48 pm
Forum: Horses
Topic: Is 12ft stock area enough for 4 horses?
Replies: 14
Views: 6305

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.
by daddyfid
Tue Sep 22, 2009 2:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bungee cord on ATV roading bars
Replies: 19
Views: 6956

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...
by daddyfid
Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Vizsla blood line
Replies: 21
Views: 8335

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...
by daddyfid
Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:56 am
Forum: Horses
Topic: Is 12ft stock area enough for 4 horses?
Replies: 14
Views: 6305

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 ...
by daddyfid
Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dave Walker - Hunting & Field Trial DVD
Replies: 0
Views: 680

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.

Thanks
by daddyfid
Sat Aug 15, 2009 3:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Derby Question
Replies: 18
Views: 5299

Re: Derby Question

Thanks for the great information. This is an AKC walking trial. I thought derby dogs had be 2 years or younger.
by daddyfid
Fri Aug 14, 2009 1:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Derby Question
Replies: 18
Views: 5299

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...
by daddyfid
Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:21 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Roading progress!! Need just a little more guidance
Replies: 5
Views: 1604

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....
by daddyfid
Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Roading progress!! Need just a little more guidance
Replies: 5
Views: 1604

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 ...
by daddyfid
Tue Aug 04, 2009 3:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sporting Dog First Aid Kit
Replies: 11
Views: 4785

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.
by daddyfid
Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Another Roading Question - ATV
Replies: 5
Views: 1649

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 ...
by daddyfid
Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Roading Drag Setup ?
Replies: 6
Views: 2556

Re: Roading Drag Setup ?

Is a rubber tarp strap the same as a bungie cord?
by daddyfid
Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Roading Drag Setup ?
Replies: 6
Views: 2556

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.

Thanks
by daddyfid
Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:43 am
Forum: Training
Topic: When to switch from pigeons to quail?
Replies: 6
Views: 2162

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...
by daddyfid
Wed May 27, 2009 12:52 pm
Forum: Horses
Topic: 55 gal plastic drum for horse water at trials
Replies: 9
Views: 5131

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...
by daddyfid
Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 22 cal blanks
Replies: 12
Views: 3771

Re: 22 cal blanks

Can you shoot these blanks through any blank pistol?
by daddyfid
Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:58 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Gunshyness! I am at a loss!
Replies: 25
Views: 8704

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...
by daddyfid
Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:33 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Gunshyness! I am at a loss!
Replies: 25
Views: 8704

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...
by daddyfid
Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:50 pm
Forum: Horses
Topic: Bits?
Replies: 20
Views: 9365

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
by daddyfid
Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:37 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Show Me Vizsla Club Hunt Test, Lee's Summit MO
Replies: 2
Views: 1360

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.
by daddyfid
Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:25 pm
Forum: Horses
Topic: Bits?
Replies: 20
Views: 9365

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...
by daddyfid
Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:15 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Show Me Vizsla Club Hunt Test, Lee's Summit MO
Replies: 2
Views: 1360

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...
by daddyfid
Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:39 pm
Forum: Horses
Topic: Clinton Anderson Aussie Saddle
Replies: 1
Views: 1592

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.
by daddyfid
Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:33 pm
Forum: Horses
Topic: Saddle Help / Input
Replies: 4
Views: 2155

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...
by daddyfid
Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:16 am
Forum: Horses
Topic: How do you stay in the saddle?
Replies: 38
Views: 18390

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?
by daddyfid
Sun Jan 04, 2009 9:57 pm
Forum: Horses
Topic: How do you stay in the saddle?
Replies: 38
Views: 18390

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...
by daddyfid
Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:26 am
Forum: Horses
Topic: Horse shoeing? How many?
Replies: 6
Views: 2786

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
by daddyfid
Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:24 pm
Forum: Horses
Topic: How to catch a horse?
Replies: 10
Views: 4859

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
by daddyfid
Mon Oct 27, 2008 8:42 pm
Forum: Horses
Topic: Horse training / educational videos?
Replies: 4
Views: 2228

Horse training / educational videos?

What is the best horse training and educational video's to buy for a beginner?

Thanks,
Brian
by daddyfid
Thu Oct 23, 2008 1:33 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Heart of America GSPC Hunt Test, Lee's Summit, Mo.
Replies: 6
Views: 1864

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...
by daddyfid
Thu Oct 09, 2008 3:58 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: 5 month old pup caught a quail - problem?
Replies: 7
Views: 3005

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.
by daddyfid
Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:32 am
Forum: Training
Topic: 5 month old pup caught a quail - problem?
Replies: 7
Views: 3005

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...
by daddyfid
Wed Oct 08, 2008 8:56 am
Forum: Horses
Topic: Horse Trailers
Replies: 58
Views: 26243

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 ...
by daddyfid
Mon Oct 06, 2008 3:57 pm
Forum: Horses
Topic: BREAST COLLARS
Replies: 3
Views: 1884

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.
by daddyfid
Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:59 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Check Cords
Replies: 30
Views: 27311

Re: Check Cords

Permatrack is the best check cord on the marked. Much better than a rope check cord but more expensive.
by daddyfid
Thu Oct 02, 2008 9:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hunting Sports Plus - Hunt Lease Land?
Replies: 1
Views: 896

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?
by daddyfid
Thu Oct 02, 2008 9:49 am
Forum: Horses
Topic: Harvested animals out of the woods
Replies: 2
Views: 1700

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.
by daddyfid
Mon Sep 29, 2008 12:44 pm
Forum: Help: Member Support
Topic: Only seeing 1/2 of a picture
Replies: 11
Views: 7573

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.
by daddyfid
Mon Sep 29, 2008 12:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: new westwind pup
Replies: 18
Views: 5821

Re: new westwind pup

Nice looking pup and congrats. He should make a great hunting partner. Looks just like my westwind dog.
by daddyfid
Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:59 am
Forum: Horses
Topic: Horse questions.
Replies: 17
Views: 6528

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...
by daddyfid
Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:57 am
Forum: Horses
Topic: What do you keep in your trailer?
Replies: 10
Views: 5186

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
by daddyfid
Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:12 pm
Forum: Horses
Topic: M & W Trooper Saddle
Replies: 4
Views: 2728

M & W Trooper Saddle

Looking for feedback (positive or negative)in regards to the M & W Trooper Saddle.

Thanks,
Brian