This message is from: "mcozart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi All,
My name is Michele Cozart. I live in Palmyra, Maine (30 miles south of Bangor and 45 miles north of Augusta). Im new to this list and it was suggested that I introduce myself. So, here I am. Im fairly new to Fjords but not to horses. I grew up riding western (back then in California, thats about all there was). Ive wanted to get back into horses ever since then but this is the first time Ive been able to manage it. I bought 20 acres in Maine 1 ½ years ago and wanted a horse I could use the work the land (if I get that bold) and to drive. Since Im 51 tall, a large draft horse wasnt looking very practical. How would I ever be able to do anything with a horse I would never be able to harness without a very tall ladder?! Then I found out about Fjords from the internet while I was touring the east coast looking for some property. I also ran across Marci Baur and Susan Cooks website for Briar Hill Farm in Vermont. They had Fjords for sale so on my way through the area I stopped to see a Fjord in person and possibly purchase a mare they had listed for sale. Marci, knowing exactly what she was doing, introduced me to Bayshore Mette first; she was the one I was most interested in and she was beautiful. I especially liked her wide dorsal stripe. After seeing her, no other horse at the farm came even close to her in my book. But, to tell you the truth, I bought her because when I met her, I accidentally backed into the electric fence while touching her. I shocked her nose! Boy, did I feel stupid (didnt have electric fences growing up) but you know what?? She came back to me and let me pet her again. I figured she was the horse for me. Shed forgive me for doing stupid things and since I hadnt been around horses much for 25+ years, I figured Id do some stupid things. It took awhile for her to accept me as the head of the herd, and Im still not sure Im totally there yet, but we have come to an understanding. Im able to ride her to the field and back to the barn bareback (great for finding your balance again) with a halter and rope so I suppose things are good. Besides, you gotta love Fjords; its not that far to the ground. My sister owns thoroughbreds and is only 52 so whos smarter?? Just looking at her horses gives me nose bleeds! ;) My second Fjord came shortly after my first. You cant have just one horse! Mette needed a friend. I wanted another mare and I wanted a gray one to mix it up a bit. I found out about a four month old gray Fjord mare at a driving competition. Within a week or so, I was on my way to meet Anita Unrau of Anvils Acres in British Columbia to pick her up. She was a pretty little thing and so very sweet. Her name is: Anvils Graa Luna. I brought her back to Washington for two days before our drive east. She was a real trooper (along with the four dogs and five cats I also brought)! It took us quite a while to drive across the country with all of the stops but it was well worth it. Shes going to be two in May and is the prettiest little (not so little anymore) horse Ive ever seen! I dont have any recent pictures of her but Im attaching on from about 1 ½ years ago in case you want to look at her. My third Fjord came on July 4th, 2006. Marci Baur is awesome! She found a stud for Mette and bred her for me while I was waiting for my escrow in Maine to close. She was bred to MVF Hegdal from a farm in Randolph, Vermont and Im very happy with the baby. Hes so cute, loving and very healthy. Oh, hes also for sale His name is: RTF Uavhengighet Ulrik. I call him Ulrik for short or because I cant pronounce his real name. It means Independence and I gave it to him since he was born on the 4th of July. Im sure thats so much more about my Fjords and I than you cared to know but, after all, they are my babies. This summer Ill be working with Mette to train her how to drive. I cant wait to go to Acadia National Park and try out their driving roads. I dont know many people on this side of the country so itd be great to hear about any events going on around here and if youre in the area and need a place to stay, just let me know. Id love to meet you and your horses. One last thing, is there someone in the area (or semi-close) who can help me find out the conformation of both Luna and Ulrik? Thanks, Michele Cozart Palmyra, ME 04965 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
