This message is from: S K <windyacre...@yahoo.com>
If this doesn't bring tears to your eyes, I don't know what will!!! ________________________________ From: bryhyl <bry...@together.net> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 8:46 AM Subject: why a Fjord? This message is from: bryhyl <bry...@together.net> I recived this note from the owners of Bryhyl Gabryel, an 11 year old Fjord gelding (Ring x Burlwood Zoe (Solar)). Gabryel was born on our farm, one of the last Ring's, and started his training there. I think this answers the question "why a Fjord" and shows the wide range of ability in one package. Other breeds have different lines for different abilities and disciplines, with a Fjord, versatility can come in one wonderful pony. "As always Bryhyl Gabryel is our, and the barn's, Norwegian angel. He truly is the pony who has created a million smiles and lots of laughter. He still loves to work and enjoys everything from therapeutic riding to eventing with the exception still being driving. In 2011 he continued his Special Olympics work with the young man who never spoke until the day he said "Good Boy Gabe" and several others, he taught Western riding to several University of Maine students, continued to shock and amaze many with his incredible jumping abilities, was the "life of the party" at game shows during which he thrives on the spectator attention and laughter when he exudes his comedic personality and somehow became the leader of the gelding pasture (quite funny actually...the little guy rules). The highlight of his year though was the day he was chosen to give a lady in her 60s her "miracle wish". Bobbi was always a very vibrant, active lady who lived life to its fullest and enjoyed riding until she developed sepsis after surgery. She has lost both legs below the knees, one arm below the elbow and most use in the other. Her prognosis is not positive and her wish was to once again ride. An entire entourage of people gathered to make this happen which as it turned out was not really necessary. Gabe met her, knew instantly what her needs were, planted his feet squarely beside the mounting ramp at the point where he knew would be best for her to get on and the rest is history. In a matter of seconds she was helped on, and he never moved a muscle until he knew she was comfortable and then they were off. Needless to say, there was not a dry eye in the arena. It was definitely one of those events you did not want to end." Marcy Baer Briar Hill Farm "Over 20 years of Breeding, Training & Loving Fjords" www.briarhillfarm.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
