This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 5/9/2007 10:35:39 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
More specifically, do you think that Fjords (as a breed, not specific horses) ARE or ARE NOT suitable for children, novice horse people, as family companions, and for therapeutic riding programs? Great question! My own opinion is that, in general, "Fjords as a breed" ARE suitable for all of the above. That said however, I do have to say that not ALL individual Fjords are suited to all situations. I don't think a generalization like that can be made of ANY breed. You must always take into account the individual animal. We all know of course that a stallion is not a horse for a child or a novice. A big strong gelding that may be a perfect horse for a man may be totally unsuitable for a novice woman or a child. An energetic, well trained Dressage or Reining horse may not make an ideal Therapeutic horse. And, on the other hand... That lovely mare that you can always trust to take care of a child, novice or handicapped person may never be suitable as a driving horse, dressage horse, jumper, reiner, etc. But... We as Fjord owners know that there IS the right Fjord out there for nearly everyone! Right? :) Amy Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords 260 May Creek Rd Days Creek, OR 97429 541-825-3303 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
