This message is from: "Joe & Denise Galbraith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi List, I have followed this discussion on evaluations very carefully. I don't really think it works exactly like this. It is more likely that a stallion owner breeds all of his/her own mares that wouldn't cause an inbred situation. Once someone owns a stallion they don't very often use outside stallions unless it is because of close relationships Mike I think you do a great disservice to Fjord breeders certainly can't speak for everybody nor would I want to but I find your comment out of line. I know quite a few breeders and all are honest people trying to forward this breed. Trying to find "new" blood isn't always easy but we go to great lengths to breed responsibly and with the best of the breed always foremost in our minds. There are a lot of us who work everyday with our horses . We do this everyday out of our love of horses . We chose Fjords to work and breed on our ranch because they were hardy willing working companions. We looked and worked with many other breeds before deciding on Fjords. Our decision was based on our knowledge of horses and what breed could get the job done best. Fjords are wonderful powerhouses of energy and personality as we all know. To even suggest that we or other breeders take the "easy path" is totally unacceptable Breeding horses for profit is a losing proposition most of the time. It is done for the love of horses and the pleasure it brings to those lucky enough to have the opportunity. Joe and Denise Galbraith
