This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Fjords are great all-round horses. Of course, some are better suited to specific things. One thing about most Fjords is their willingness and work ethics. I have rarely met a Fjord that won't give you 100% when you really need it. And of course, they are beautiful to look at. They make great lesson horses and therapy horses because they are also very forgiving. They don't tend to get 'sour' as quick as other breeds. For therapy their gaits are wonderful - big and smooth. Of course I'm talking generally, as there are always exceptions. Where most Fjords excel in carriage driving, some don't. My Fjord for example isn't driving material. He's super-sensitive and somewhat spooky. He isn't suitable for beginners, but if someone is ready to learn how to ride a well-trained, sensitive horse you couldn't find a better mount. The thing is, you can't sum up "Fjords" in one sentence. Like other breeds, they differ from horse to horse. Fjords come in all shapes and sizes, and just because they have appearance similarities doesn't mean they all have the same personality. For the most part they are extremely people-oriented, honest, willing, hard workers, kind, and extremely appealing to the eye. You'd be hard pressed to find a breed that is so quick to steal your heart. -------------------------------------------------------------------- From:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: a survey Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 13:25:45 EDT >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >I won't address the dog topic this time. I would like to do a general >survey. knowing what I think, and how I feel, I would like to ask all of you >readers, writers and lurkers in which discipline Norwegian Fjord horses are best >suited. 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? I have heard some >different opinions and would like to see a general opinion on the topic. OF COURSE >we all know the "type" of horse that these "types" of people need...and the >level of training that they all require. I am just asking as a breed, as in >Quarter Horses, Haflingers, Pasos, Clydes, Shetlands, Minis, etc. Looking at >equine breeds, do you, or do you not think that Norwegian Fjords are suitable? > >Thanks for your input! >Wendy Bauwens and my furry Fjord, Clyde, Corgi and Golden friends! > > > >************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. > >The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: >http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ New Windows Live Hotmail is here. Upgrade for free and get a better look. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
