This message is from: "D T" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Foalquest, the organization that the gal got her foal from, does an
excellent job in saving many foals that would go to the meat market
including the 3/4 Fjord x foal. Now I understand why it would be best to not
cross breed Fjords and I am sad that it happens. However it happens and no
one can stop that.
I do hope that no one treats that gal with the Fjord x unkindly just because
she doesn't have a fully registered Fjord. I am planning on adopting a foal
this spring and if I can get a Fjord cross to save I will do that or any
other draft x.
Fjords are absolutely wonderful but so are many other horses. I can only
think if I there was only one horse I could have and the choice was anything
other than a registered Fjord I would take a Fjord cross. (although it could
never be as cute as Lars :-)
There are many, including myself, that would love to have a full-blooded
Fjord but can't afford them. I got Lars because the breeder is trusting
enough to let me pay him off over time. Otherwise I may be one that was
hoping somewhere I could find a Fjord cross.
I do hope I have not offended anyone as that is not my intention. I think
the Fjord world is fantastic and will always advocate that Fjords not be
cross bred. However I am unwilling to put a "scarlet" letter on a foal
because it is only part Fjord. The "part" Fjord is probably the best part
:-)
Deb
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