This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
if your Fjord bucks like a graceful davenport, aren't you lucky! I have an Arab that does that too, but I can usually see it coming through her explicit body language and discourage it. on the other hand, Fjord indications of an impending ejection are nonexistant by comparison. my observation is they are too stoical to give any advance notice. that, coupled with their kissy-faced friendliness can be deceptive! I have to say I was almost killed when one tossed me like a frisbee and I body slammed the ground. talk about an attitude adjustment! I am now one cautious lady! Fjords ARE a superior horse (I love them no less, and couldn't love them more!) but they can buck in a more excellent way as well. that's why I always say, "more horsepower per pony." please spare me the game of "there must have been a bee" or "how was your hair parted that day?"... this particular horse enjoys bucking. PERIOD one male skeptic who prides himself on his riding ability was doubtful about the incident; the horse, the tack, my riding ability, etc. but you should have seen that same fella disembarked from that high flying daveno!!! WHOOOOOOOEEEEE!! Folks, we have to quit overselling the Fjord by saying they're innocuous furniture, etc.! they are as perfect as a horse can get and I'm as zealous as anyone in praising their merit but they are after all just an animal! someone could be seriously injured, or killed, through our misrepresentation. I fully realize they differ greatly and many don't have the bucking potential but BE CAREFUL! I kind of hated to say this but it might prevent injuries. a few years ago Anne Appleby wrote a cautionary article in the Herald about misrepresenting the Fjord as harmless and I greatly appreciated it. maybe we need to do this on a regular basis for newcomers. Ruthie, NW MT
