This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello everyone,
Thought I would throw in my thoughts on the inclusion of foreign evaluation results in the NFHR Evaluation Book as this is a great topic and also, something all of us as breeders and owners need to consider for the maintaining of the quality of our beloved Fjords. Personally, I am against inclusion into the NFHR Evaluation book any foreign evaluated Fjords. I would think one of the goals of the Fjord Horse International would be the combining of all countries and evaluation results into a cohesive whole. This is a worthy goal and definitely a goal which needs all of our support. However, this combining of different evaluation results from different countries/judges should not be the responsibility of the NFHR. The NFHR is NOT an international Registry. I wonder, if someone imported an NFHR approved evaluated AMERICAN stallion or mare to Norway, Holland, Germany, etc., would these results be automatically listed in that country's evaluation record books or would this animal be required to complete that particular country's testing to be proven a quality Fjord? I suppose the biggest question I have is why do some of you who import oppose bringing your imported Fjords to an American Evaluation? What is the purpose of avoiding these evaluations? To create the idea of unity which has been mentioned, the logical course of action would be to have your imported Fjord evaluated in the American system. This way, your Fjord now has additional credentials which can only add value to your breeding program. I am afraid I do not see the problem, here. On the other hand, I do believe it wise to include NFHR approved American held Kuering results in the Evaluation Book. These Kuerings are important to many who cannot make, for whatever reasons, the long trips to NFHR evaluations. They also could certainly be used as a tool to breeders to compare American and foreign judging standards. It is a great resource. As long as they are approved by the NFHR, these results should be included. Regards, Lynda Bailey's Norwegian Fjord Horse Farm White Cloud, MI 231.689.9902 http://hometown.aol.com/heithingi/BaileysNorwegianFjords.html
