This message is from: Logans - Willows Edge Farm LLC <willowsedgef...@msn.com>
In my years of working with the Fjords, I've found them to be ridiculously smart. Each horse has it's own personality which changes how they will learn, but have not found a dumb one yet. :) In our training program, we start babies at Day 1! They are handled and handled and handled. We have 4 foals this year (including a tall, white stud colt if anyone's interested...) that are now between 3-7 weeks. They lead, they walk by your side (mostly) and stop when asked. They hold their feet nicely for the farrier - which they've all seen now - and have had the clippers run over them. They will stand cautiously on a brown tarp. As for our adults, we're working them building muscle as well as dressage. I have 2 that we are planning on taking to the Libby evaluations and even though they've only begun riding training here in the last few weeks, they have already gained their w/t/c, collection and leads. We do "muscle building work" and then we do "training", and yes, I do believe that those can be separated. In training, they are learning something new every other day (in addition to their former work) and when they get it correct, their lesson is done. Then we give them a day to think about it. We've had ZERO issues and so far, only forward moving with 3 of our mares that we're training for this season. For those who have said they don't want to send their horses out, I agree to a point. There are many fabulous Fjord trainers who will take care of your baby just like you would - and give them some smarts to take home for you as well. Take your time, be patient and love them. They will reward you greatly. Corinne Logan Willows Edge Farm, LLC Boise, Idaho 208-629-1438 / 425-770-0243 www.willowsedgefarm.com https://www.facebook.com/WillowsEdgeFarmIdaho Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
