This message is from: Sarah Clarke <sarahmagdalencla...@yahoo.com>
I have had judges make the same comment when my students are riding - that fjords can't truly be on the bit, because they can't bend at the poll. When I show a fjord, it is truly on the bit - no problem (having about 40 years more experience than my average student) and I don't get that comment. I have a nice mare that I took to Del Mar for the nationals and she got mid 60's and a second in 1st -3. I applied with this horse for a clinic that purported to be showing the tests through the levels using some non traditional horses and was not accepted. I audited the clinic and found that the clinicians idea of non-traditional breeds was a German sport pony and a paint Oldenburg. The average fjord is not as athletic and doesn't have the "10" movement to be international quality but their correct movement and level temperament will often prevail over 10 movement and 3 submission. Anybody who wants to love and show a non-traditional breed just needs to be prepared to live with some degree of prejudice and enjoy the horse-rider bond and revel in the occasional "fabulous pony" or "attractive pair" remark. ________________________________ From: Caroline Warren <caroline.war...@att.net> To: fjordhorse-dig...@angus.mystery.com Sent: Thursday, July 3, 2014 8:30 AM Subject: Fjord in Dressage Today This message is from: Caroline Warren <caroline.war...@att.net> I've subscribed to Dressage Today for about 8 years now, and finally they featured a fjord in their "Clinic" section (p. 28). Suzanne von Dietze, the clinician, wasn't too kind to our breed, saying that fjords aren't competing at Grand Prix level and because of their "short necks" find it difficult to bend at the poll. I don't know whether fjords have been shown at Grand Prix level--I seem to remember one that has, but I've seen many fjords that bend nicely at the poll. I would like to see more fjords, and other ponies for that matter, presented in articles in Dressage today. The magazine has good information but has become rather elitist in my opinion. I'd like to know what other fjord owners think about this article, especially those active in dressage showing. Caroline Warren Chico Ca 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
