This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Birgit, Thank you so much for taking the time to explain in detail about this evaluation process. It is of great help to those of us who wish to compare the various systems, or to learn about the Norwegian system. It appears the biggest difference between the Norwegian and American evaluations has to do with offspring. Apparently, offspring are a major, if not most important, aspect of the Norwegian system. Our system places no value on the offspring, whatsoever. In fact, a stallion could be rated as the highest scoring stallion in America and hold a blue ribbon for the duration of his lifetime, but produce inferior offspring throughout. We Americans have certainly seen examples of this happening with other horse breeds, no doubt! The emphasis Norway places on the offspring makes a lot of sense. I have always known this but never really took the time to thoroughly THINK about this in comparison to our own system. Interestingly enough, our decision to purchase our new stallion, Sivert, was based upon his lineage AND his offspring. In fact, seeing his offspring was the final decision maker for us. I guess for mare owners here in America, looking at the offspring of the stallion at question would be more important than evaluation scores. I am not saying we should downplay these scores, not at all! But the scores do not show the entire picture of the stallion. I would imagine that eventually, our system will take offspring into account as it is important! Thanks again, Birgit, you have been very kind! Lynda In a message dated 5/17/2005 12:33:13 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
In Digest no 106 Lynda asked me to tell more about the evaluation system in Norway. First I must say that I am not an expert, so I will stick to what I am 99,99 percent sure of. It must also be mentioned that today's rules are different from the 25 year old rules on some points. Thanks much, references are available. Lynda and Daniel Bailey's White Cloud, MI 231-689-9902 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hometown.aol.com/baileysfjords/index.html
