This message is from: susan cook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I was wondering if some of you used your Fjord horses for competitive trail
or endurance competitions. I am wondering if anyone has some experience with
that. I hear that drafty horses usually don't do that good...
Yasmine Djabri
Yasmine, Yes, we've done limited distance, both ridden and driven
competitive trail up to 35 miles. For years, the Green Mountain Horse
Association 15 miler had a large contingent of Fjords. My mare Zoe (
Zoe the Wonder Fjord, who does anything with verve and enthusiasm) was
grand champion in one of the rides. Dave McWethy drove the stallion
Modellen in several distance rides including the Vermont 100 and did
very well with him.
Fjords can do it. Do your homework and condition well. The heavier
muscled horses are harder to cool and don't do as well in the hotter,
muggy weather. I don't feel Fjords are competitive at endurance at the
higher distances and faster speeds.
Good luck!
Marcy Baer
Briar Hill Farm
www.briarhillfarm.com
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