This message is from: "kngould" <kngo...@earthlink.net>
Hi Amie:
I have both; have had several of both as a matter of fact! I've noticed that
their minds and personalities are quite similar in a lot of ways. My main
ride is a Friesian because I'm a "big girl" and feel better on a bit more
horse, although the barrel of the Fjord feels the same size. These are the
only breeds I will have as I get older as they are more "thoughtful", and
less reactive, plus having both a willingness to work and a desire to spend
time with their humans. The Friesian is a bit more mischievous I think; as
they will actually pull practical jokes on you.
I have seen Friesian show horses that are quite "up" and forward, but their
owners work to get them that way. Your average Friesian "pet" is just as
laid back and sensible as the Fjords. All horses vary within their breeds
though, and I've had, and SOLD a super reactive Fjord; a real act first,
think later kind of guy that I felt was too much for me.
JMHO,
Kim
Kim Nord
Castle Ladyhawke
www.castleladyhawkeweddings.com
828 894-0466
-----Original Message-----
From: Amie Ebert
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 5:08 PM
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Subject: Re: Introduction and questions
This message is from: Amie Ebert <motownjazza...@aol.com>
Yes, they do not have the right mind
-----Original Message-----
From: kngould <kngo...@earthlink.net>
To: fjordhorse <fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com>
Sent: Wed, Jan 25, 2012 9:01 am
Subject: Re: Introduction and questions
This message is from: "kngould" <kngo...@earthlink.net>
Have you looked into Friesians?
Kim Nord
Castle Ladyhawke
www.castleladyhawkeweddings.com
828 894-0466
-----Original Message-----
From: Amie Ebert
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 3:11 PM
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Subject: Introduction and questions
This message is from: Amie Ebert <motownjazza...@aol.com>
Hi, I have had horse most of my life, and am curious about Fjords. I have
liked the two I have meet, but two does not give me a good picture of a
breed
:)
I am a larger woman who rode dressage for years, mostly on TBX's and Appys.
Several years ago I fell in love with my little Shetland, switched over to
Driven dressage, and after having a few bad accidents on a green horse, sold
off all of my full sized fellows. Honestly they could not keep up mentally
with my ponies. Now I am thinking about a saddle horse again, and have been
looking for something that has that pony mind. However I do need a horse
that
can carry me, as well as do some low level dressage. I was wondering if
Fjords are "thinking" horses (ponies?) I kind of want something like my
foundation Shetland mentally: Wanting to please, food motivated, very
intelligent and curious about the world around him, and loving to have a
JOB.
While I understand that there is some variance in breeds, I would like to
know
what the average Fjord is like.
Any input would be welcome!
Amie in Northern California
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