This message is from: Cherrie Nolden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> IMHO, certain breeders appear to be selecting for "hotter" temperaments for enhanced performance. The genetic base of the breed definitely has the variability necessary to create both ends of the spectrum, and I would argue that we are seeing a bit of that divergence in the breed today. I got into Fjords 18 years ago because I was drawn to the calm, level-headed, steady, multi-purpose, low-maintenance Norse horse. I trained and showed enough "hot" horses, and rode enough polo ponies to readily recognize the temperament that I liked best, and I found it in Fjords. I currently avoid the "warm-blooded" types when I make breeding decisions. Introspectively, I guess this is my preference because this cold-blooded type of horse mirrors my personality and thus we get along very well. Cherrie Nolden 1dr Fjords Kansas
--- On Fri, 11/14/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Here is an interesting question: Are Fjords considered cold or warm bloods? I've seen research to consider them both, but am curious as to what everyone else's opinion is and why. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
