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Well, out of curiosity, I wrote an email to IBHA -- and asked:
"...I heard, and would like feedback from IBHA, pretty please! ;-) that
Fjords might be eligible in the IBHA ?..."
The reply from the IBYA was:
"...Dear Ms. Olson,
In the past, there has been much discussion and debate, within the committee
of IBHA as to whether a Fjord horse in fact a draft type horse or not. it
was realized that the fjord was ridden as well as used as a drag horse. It was
decided that the Fjord had enough "light draft" horse characteristics to not
be considered a western stock type saddle horse At this time the registration
committee is not accepting the Fjord horses for registration.
Thank you, IBHA [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ...."
So, that's from the IBHA's contact email it's self. Looks like a "no go"
for Fjords there. I'm surprised, would have geussed it not to be a question
at
all, after reading their coloring descriptions.
It's a shame - there's really no Fjord get togethers / activities around
here (unless one is associated with StarFire Farm, as I understand it). This
is
not a complaint - just disappointed. My boy came from WY, do I don't have
any breeder ties. I'm a trail rider, no competition stuff -- and would like
to get together with other local Fjord owners, for trail riding, that sort of
thing. :-)
Am waiting to hear back from ABA
Happy trails!
Sher in Aurora, CO
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