This message is from: "Green Valley Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD If there was such an award, there are about 10 people I think, who should be nominated. Phillip Odden is one of them. Phillip has been a member of the NFHR Evaluation Committee and co chairperson since 2003. He has written several very important documents for the Evaluation Committee which I shall describe later. Phil is a factual writer. He studies a great deal of data before he writes. Phil is of Norwegian descent and speaks, reads and understands the Norwegian language. Phil has researched the Fjord horse history, and with the help of Tor Nestaas, has recently written several documentaries which when approved by the BOD will be available to the NFHR membership. Phil’s research and writings for the evaluation system have included revising the Young Stock Evaluation, An Ethics Document for Evaluators and Assistant Technical Delegate Guide. Phil’s latest documentaries have been “White Markings on Fjord Horses” and “The Development of the Modern Norwegian Fjord Horse”. Phillip Odden has also been co sponsor of three Midwest Evaluations and the 2005 MWFHC winter meeting. At the FHI General Assembly held in Norway in May, 2005, Brian Jensen was elected for a two year term with Phillip Odden as his alternate. This is the first time Americans have been elected to FHI. Phil is well known and respected in Europe. I admire Phil for his honesty and for standing up for what he believes. Phillip Odden believes in a level playing field, a transparent evaluation system, accurate information and education of the NFHR membership. Sincerely, Sophie Fiedler
