Re: MWFHC Winter Meeting/Clinic!!! YEA!
This message is from: jadeb...@aol.com The Mid-Winter Meeting and classes were great! I got some really nifty ideas for making pony-desensitizing-things from Heike Lewandowski and she says we don't really have to hang around crime scenes to get that yellow tape...Home Depot is quicker and safer! Bob Long's talk and demo on packing with Fjords into the gorgeous back-country places available to us in the USA and Canada was really exciting. I don't know if Braveheart and I are ready to meet our first bear though! JanetMc Nally's Farming with Fjords was really interesting and the log skidding with Tyler proved that I'll need to practice hopping back and forth over logs in motion a LOT before BH (or Bogie) and I try hiring out to any logging operations. I was really impressed with the care and caring involved in a good theraputic riding program...the horses and the helpers have to be pretty special individuals! Anyhow, as you've probably guessed, it was a wonderful weekend. After getting home and retrieving my ponies and dog from their various hotels, the first thing I did was to order a BUNCH of felting wool from HalcyonYarn. Once it all arrives, I will use what we learned on Friday night to begin felting my own herd of Fjords...it was really fun! I was sorry there wasn't enough time to try everything because the people who chose to try rosmaling seemed to be having a pretty good time too! And, as you've already heard, we got some hints about stylish haircuts from Joni and Jock so I'm eyeballing Bogie as a potential piano-key-haircut candidate. I think he'd look quite fetching! Stay warm everybody...spring has GOT to be showing up sometime soon! Kay Van Natta and Braveheart, who's heard about Cedar Rapids and can hardly wait and Bogie, who would rather focus on shedding Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
MWFHC Winter Meeting/Clinic
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" I also wanted to add to Joni Griffin's GREAT write up, a HUGE thank you to ALL Those that were part of putting on this meeting/clinic. I believe Joni mentioned everyone. Joni and Wanda Hase were the committee heads, but we sure had a lot of great members step up to the plate to help with the clinic. I hope we didn't miss anyone's name, it is not on purpose if we did, it was a group effort!! All were volunteers, all gave up their time , shared their knowledge and talent and I hope they all know it was much appreciated. I also want to thank ALL the club members for coming and supporting their club. As a board member we are often asked just what we do for the club members. Well. I think part of what we try to do is educate our members. These winter clinics are a great resource for many old and new members. I'm sure some of our members, to them, the demos are old "hats". They might not learn as much from them, as other, and this is mostly because we have so many TALENTED members, but we had a LOT of new faces this year and I know they all enjoyed it a lot. MWFHC has a lot of changes underway this year, with the Fjord Breed Show being moved to Cedar Rapids Iowa, that is a big change. We had been in one place for 25 yrs., and change is never easy. It is just so nice when members can keep supporting their club throughout all kinds of change. WRITE DOWN JULY 16,17,18 Cedar Rapids Iowa. The place to be in July!!! Again THANK YOU to all who helped with the Meeting/Clinic and all who came to support the club. Patti Jo Walter President MWFHC Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
MWFHC Winter meeting/clinic
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Just a last minute "Announcement" to let everyone know, especially those in MN, that the MWFHC is holding its annual winter meeting and clinic THIS weekend in Winona MN. Friday Night, all day Saturday and Sunday till around noon. GREAT line up, we are having Demos on: Ranch Work, Packing, Log Skidding, Therapy, Mounted Patrol, Clipping/Blanketing, PLUS we will be doing crafts Friday night-Felting and Rosemaling. We will also have a used tack sale going on AND if that is not enough a Fashion Show during Dinner Saturday Night. Last minute folk can still come. Can't get you in for dinner but the rest you can join in on the fun. Cost is VERY reasonable $25 for single, $45 for a family. LOTS of HANDS ON. Want to try log skidding you will get a chance. Some will be chosen to be our students in the therapy demo, and TONS Of ideas on how to desensitize your horse in the mounted patrol demo. Lots of education and lots of fun are in store. So. if you are in the MN area you can still attend. Just email Wanda Hase at wanda.h...@menasha.com or you can email me at dwal...@tm.net REALLY if you can make it come on over!! We have a nice group signed up but would always love to have more. More the merrier they say! Patti Jo-So happy the snow came today, as it looks to be good weather for the weekend and hauling horses! Yea! Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
MWFHC Winter Meeting/clinic
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Last Weekend was the MWFHC's Winter Meeting / Clinic. Was held in Orgeon WI, very close to Madison WI. Was organized by Karen Hanson and Dawn Schlickman. GREAT job they did !!! We had a GREAT line up of speakers, with a wide range of topics from hands on basics, to understanding how to feed the Fjords, Vet Care, Diseases, Dressage demo's, tips on trail riding and Ski Joering. That was also hands on and WHAT A BLAST that was!! The meal was great, the hotel was great, think there was around 65?? in attenance and I had such a WONDERFUL time with all. I just love our club and the Fjord horse. Thank you ALL for helping, for coming, for organizing, really was another great time! I had to fly out to N.D. for a funeral Tues/Wed or I would have written sooner. Back home safe and sound. Lots of fog in our area, nervous last night I wasn't gonna get back, but am home and working on the MWFHC's Breed show in Blue Earth MN this July, Will be the Show's 25th Anniversary and we are planning for a bigger and better Show !!! You will WANT TO BE THERE! We have RETRO prices all classes will be $3 a class to celebrate our show and this is what they were 25 yrs ago and a way to give back to our members! On another note,the club has produced another DVD, "how to fit tack to your fjord horse" and I'm VERY proud of it. It really is full of great information. It has how to fit your saddle, both english and western, bits, bridles, pads, girth/cinch, halters, and splint boots. (hope I didn't forget anything). Michelle from Horsey Habit was our speaker on the DVD and she is VERY knowledgeable. You may order it online, if it's not online at www.mwfhc.org contact me, I'll mail it out to you. It's $15 includes postage. Or if you want the mane trimming one you can get both for $20 includes shipping. Patti Jo Walter-President MWHFC www.franciscreekfjords.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
MWFHC WINTER MEETING & CLINIC
This message is from: Karen Hanson MWFHC WINTER MEETING & CLINIC Friday-Sunday, March 5-7, Madison, Wisconsin Come join your fellow fjorders in trying out ski-joering, and learning emergency care before the vet arrives, is my fjord fat?, trail riding- the ultimate adventure, protecting your fjord from communicable diseases, white spots- where did they come from?, basic leather maintenance and repair, horsemanship 101, and dressage for every discipline! Saturday evening will be filled with door prizes, good food, and time for catching up with old friends and meeting new friends. Event registration and information: http://mwfhc.org/Events.htm RSVP appreciated by February 20th to assist with final details. Lodging: Make your room reservations now! Be sure to mention you are with the Fjord Club. Our rate is $79.96 per night. Quality Inn & Suites, 2969 Cahill Main, Fitchburg, WI, 608-274-7200, http://www.qualitysuitesmadison.com/ Hope to see you all soon! Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: MWFHC Winter Meeting & Clinic
This message is from: Linda Lottie User <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Fjord ownersI hope all of you who are "new" to fjords or "new" to showing will consider bringing your horse to the next "hands on" event or show. My daughter, Anne, is the "show" person in my familyI have been the go-fer and financier...but, with Miss Anne in vet school her days of showing are on hold. With a coming four year old fjord "HASSE" in the barn it is up to me to get him out and about. Scarrier for me than for him - haha!! Thanks to the club for hosting this eventthe facility is so wonderful, relaxing and it is just plain fun to hang out in the heated arena. Now, on to preparations for the Mn Horse Expo in late April. We will have a "row of fjords" for presentation. It is a highlight of my year and Miss Anne is going to sneak away to present Lena for the crowd. With Linda Syverson-Kerr and Heike Lewandowski leading the fjords (WITH AUTHORITY!!!) through the crowds we have the whole process down to a sciencewe look pretty darn col :) Hope to see many of you.as alwaysif you have a horse for sale or a stallion you want featuredsend hand out info my way. Linda Baker Lottie near Grantsburg, WI 22735 Hanson Point Road Grantsburg, WI 54840 On 2/27/06 5:30 PM, "Green Valley Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This message is from: "Green Valley Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > MWFHC WINTER MEETING & CLINIC > > Neither rain, sleet or snow keep 90 members from attending the annual winter > clinic and meeting held February 18 & 19, 2006 at the Minnesota Equestrian > Center in Winona, MN. These Fjord members are as hardy and versatile as > their fjords. Karen Maas, our clinician, who is a carded judge of many > breeds and an NFHR Evaluator did an outstanding job of helping us understand > what a judge is looking for when placing horses in a show class. Karen, a > great teacher, is also a fountain of knowledge answering questions with > ease. > > A big thanks to the following who brought and performed with their horses: > Mike Jehlicka & Helen Schadler, Kristin Lee, Heike Lewandowski, Linda Baker > Lottie, Kathy Monroe & Nancy Barmore, Phillip Odden & Else Bigton, and > Debbie Ulrich. Classes included showmanship, english riding, western riding, > a jump course, ground driving, driving single horse, driving pairs and log > pull. The horses were first shown by their owners and then members had an > opportunity to try hands on in many of the events. There were individuals I > have never seen in the arena before trying showmanship, ground driving and > log pull. The fjords were all well behaved. Heike showed her stallion > performing a jump course and then several girls had an opportunity to try > their hand with Heike¹s stallion. Mentors such as Bob Gudknecht, Rich > Hotovy and Mike Sadlon helped in harnessing pairs and then later > demonstrated their skills in the log pull. Had it been timed, I think Bob G. > had the fastest log pull time as the audience urged and cheered him on. Phil > Odden and Mike Jehlicka did a great job showing their pairs driving. Debbie > Ulrich said, ³I was glad I brought my horses, and especially Raude..what a > wonderful horse. I tried to learn as much as I could and participated in so > many thingsand learning is exhausting! My friends, who helped, are so > wonderful and had a good time. I think they want fjords now! I think the > weekend turned out really well.² > > Linda Syverson-Kerr was the ring steward and helped to keep the program > moving along smoothly. Laurie With, a member from Little Falls, MN, took > photos of the many owners and participants. Thanks for volunteering! > > The dinner was held at Signatures, where the NFHR 25th dinner will be held, > and it was excellent. Dinner was followed by the MWFHC meeting. The > officers had spent the day at meetings so President Chuck Kelly could > quickly move us through important discussions. Thanks for your hard work. > The Blue Earth Show will be July 24-26, 2006 and the NFHR 25th celebration > will be October 12-15, 2006. Information about the Blue Earth Show will be > posted on www.mwfhc.org and the NFHR 25th on www.nfhr.com . > > The NFHR 25th Celebration will be held at the Minnesota Equestrian Center in > Winona, MN. It will include an NFHR Evaluation, Stallion Row, A Evening of > Dancing Fjord Horses, and a Horse Show. There are more details on the NFHR > website. Sign up early for a hotel room. Thanks to the members who have > already volunteered, but we can still use your help. It was stated there has > been a lot of confusion at trying to book a hotel at Riverport and Holiday > Inn. Hopefully they have their problems re
MWFHC Winter Meeting & Clinic
This message is from: "Green Valley Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> MWFHC WINTER MEETING & CLINIC Neither rain, sleet or snow keep 90 members from attending the annual winter clinic and meeting held February 18 & 19, 2006 at the Minnesota Equestrian Center in Winona, MN. These Fjord members are as hardy and versatile as their fjords. Karen Maas, our clinician, who is a carded judge of many breeds and an NFHR Evaluator did an outstanding job of helping us understand what a judge is looking for when placing horses in a show class. Karen, a great teacher, is also a fountain of knowledge answering questions with ease. A big thanks to the following who brought and performed with their horses: Mike Jehlicka & Helen Schadler, Kristin Lee, Heike Lewandowski, Linda Baker Lottie, Kathy Monroe & Nancy Barmore, Phillip Odden & Else Bigton, and Debbie Ulrich. Classes included showmanship, english riding, western riding, a jump course, ground driving, driving single horse, driving pairs and log pull. The horses were first shown by their owners and then members had an opportunity to try hands on in many of the events. There were individuals I have never seen in the arena before trying showmanship, ground driving and log pull. The fjords were all well behaved. Heike showed her stallion performing a jump course and then several girls had an opportunity to try their hand with Heike’s stallion. Mentors such as Bob Gudknecht, Rich Hotovy and Mike Sadlon helped in harnessing pairs and then later demonstrated their skills in the log pull. Had it been timed, I think Bob G. had the fastest log pull time as the audience urged and cheered him on. Phil Odden and Mike Jehlicka did a great job showing their pairs driving. Debbie Ulrich said, “I was glad I brought my horses, and especially Raude…..what a wonderful horse. I tried to learn as much as I could and participated in so many thingsand learning is exhausting! My friends, who helped, are so wonderful and had a good time. I think they want fjords now! I think the weekend turned out really well.” Linda Syverson-Kerr was the ring steward and helped to keep the program moving along smoothly. Laurie With, a member from Little Falls, MN, took photos of the many owners and participants. Thanks for volunteering! The dinner was held at Signatures, where the NFHR 25th dinner will be held, and it was excellent. Dinner was followed by the MWFHC meeting. The officers had spent the day at meetings so President Chuck Kelly could quickly move us through important discussions. Thanks for your hard work. The Blue Earth Show will be July 24-26, 2006 and the NFHR 25th celebration will be October 12-15, 2006. Information about the Blue Earth Show will be posted on www.mwfhc.org and the NFHR 25th on www.nfhr.com . The NFHR 25th Celebration will be held at the Minnesota Equestrian Center in Winona, MN. It will include an NFHR Evaluation, Stallion Row, A Evening of Dancing Fjord Horses, and a Horse Show. There are more details on the NFHR website. Sign up early for a hotel room. Thanks to the members who have already volunteered, but we can still use your help. It was stated there has been a lot of confusion at trying to book a hotel at Riverport and Holiday Inn. Hopefully they have their problems resolved now. Please call the hotel directly and book a room and tell them it is under the block of the Norwegian Fjord Horse Show (code NFH). Thanks for all who attended the MWFHC winter meeting and clinic. It was another memorable event. Events like these are truly enjoyable to attend; both educational as well as a wonderful place to meet new people, make new friends, reconnect with old friends and talk about how fjord horses enrich our lives. Thanks, Sophie Fiedler, Phillip Odden, Linda Syverson-Kerr & Debbie Ulrich
MWFHC Winter Meeting & Clinic
This message is from: "Green Valley Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> MWFHC WINER MEETING & CLINIC Dan Nauman summed it up when he said"I have one word to say about the MWFHC clinics and auctions.WOW" Dan also said," The Fjord Horse has had a terrific effect on you folks and though small, the MWFHC has thus far proven to be an extra special organization." Dan is correct, we have a wonderful organization made up of caring individuals, who loves their fjords, share their knowledge and skills and are always eager to learn more. Friday nights social hour was a great time to renew old friendship and meet many new members. Very nice blueT-shirts, logo designed by Pat Holland, were sold for the Blue Earth 20th year celebration. Saturday morning started with our business meeting and Karin Peterson proceeded in her friendly efficient manner to get all agenda items covered in record time. The Blue Earth Show and the La Crosse Evaluation both seem very organized and ready to go. Check out details on http://mwfhc.org We them proceeded to the MN Equestrian Center(more details about center below). Our clinicians, Wes Licht and John Gurtner, did an excellent job of starting their programs with the basics and continuing to higher levels - there was something for every one to see and learn. A big thank you to those who brought horses for demonstration and hands on participation --- Bob & Therine Gudknecht and family brought Ashwood Birger & SCF Reinhart; Michael Jehlicka and Helen Schadler with Wood's Lola; Linda Syverson-Kerr with Spruce Hill Marcus and Odden's Norske Wood Sunniva; and Phillip Odden and Else Bigton with Smedsmo Graen, Odden's Bjarne and two youngsters. Many thanks to these owners who provided hands on experience for so many people. Wes started the driving portion of the clinic with the arena filled with many obstacles and the horses just in halters. He wanted to allow the horses a time to acclimate to the new surroundings and the audience. The horses were soon all walking over ground poles, blue water-looking tarps, thru L's and cones, around barrels, putting letters in the mailbox, etc. Wes reminded the participants to stand and lead their horses with a loose line- holding tight makes the horse want to pull against you. As the morning progressed the horses were in driving harness and were ground driven through the obstacles. This soon turned to competition and the obstacles were assigned points and a ground driven gamblers choice was in full action. It was fun to watch and cheer them on as Linda won with the most points. During lunch several had the opportunity to try the hands on grounddriven courses. After lunch as Marcus and the pair of Birger and Reinhart were harnessed and put to the carts the audience was invited into the arena for an up close and personal look at harnessing and questions were answered. -- What a great learning experience! Wes showed the steps he takes to introduce the horse to the cart. When a horse is first put to the cart a header should walk alongside the horse with a long line to assure a safe and successful learning experience. The rest of the afternoon was spent learning and improving driving techniques. Cones and Gamblers Choice were again part of the competition. The competition at Blue Earth will really be tough this year if we can put all this information to use! Thanks Wes! Sunday morning, with 6 inches of snow on the ground in Winona, John Gurtner started the program with a Showmanship Class. Many were interested in the fine details of standing the horse properly and moving so as to not interfere with the judges view. Once again there was lots of hands on participation and competition will be tough at Blue Earth. Bob Gudknecht and family supervised the many trying their hand at the log skid thru cones. They not only did singles but pairs as well and the majority were women. Several husbands were shocked to see their wives out there competing. They were preparing for the first ever women's only Blue Earth Log Skid Class. At the other end of the arena, John Gurtner was explaining proper techniques for lunging a horse and giving details on bending a horse, turning on the forehand and haunches. He had lots of helpful comments for the riders. Thanks John! We finished at 12:30 with everyone agreeing they learned lots and loved the hands on. We are looking for your suggestions for the 2006 winter clinic. What would you like to see and any suggestions for clinicians? Saturday evenings auction, organized by Dan Nauman, Toni Farrell and committee, was a hugh success. Approximately 35 members donated over 80 fabulous items from note cards, oil paintings, hand forged rose, hand carved stall name plate, sleigh bells. There was something for everyone in every price range. Rich Hotovy sure can talk fast and keep every on their toes and laughing. We truly have a talented membership and thank you to the bidders too. I had requests for contact in
MWFHC Winter Meeting & Clinic
This message is from: "Green Valley Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> MWFHC Winter Meeting and Clinic February 19&20, 2005 Everyone in the Midwest is dreaming of spring and looking forward to the MWFHC meeting and clinic. Over 100 people will be attending and are ready to greet old friends, make new friends and talk about our favorite fjords. If you have misplaced your agenda, checkout http://mwfhc.org for directions to the MN Equestrian Center check out www.minnesotaequestriancenter.com Riverport Inn & Suite's phone number is 1-800-595-0606. The hotel has a restaurant and during our Friday evening social hour, 5:30 - 9:00pm, you will be able to order light items from the menu. The meeting will be Saturday 8:30-9:30am in the ballroom at the hotel. If you are bringing an auction item it will be helpful if you would attach your name, description and a $ value. Bring some extra cash or your check book because there will be lots of great items Looking forward to seeing you Sophie, Linda and Phillip
MWFHC WINTER MEETING/CLINIC
This message is from: "Dave Walter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I wanted to write about the MWFHC winter's meeting/clinic that was held this last weekend in Galena IL. We just got home, got the horse settled in and everything else unpacked as well. I had to write and since I am going in for knee surgery tomorrow morning(have to be there at 4:30AM, surgery 7:30AM-why 3 hrs who knows?) I didn't want to put off writing this incase I could not get to the computer for a few days. The weekend was just wonderful. The weather was iffy, but for the most part the bad stuff was not bad or we got it at night. I think Gayle and Anne would disagree, they thought it was pretty cold and nasty. Heard they had asked to hold the meeting in Hawaii but the club was just too cheap!!! (kidding) I was fortunate enough to be asked to bring our gelding, OH Silas to ride the introductory eval. english test with Anne Appleby commenting. She is wonderful! I can not say enough good about her, she is honest, sweet, knowledgeable, humble, great with horse and people, very nice to be around, just makes you feel so comfortable. I felt like I had private lessons with her all weekend, what an honor. I rode the test and then Anne cut it down and showed the people what some of the things Judges are looking for, steady tempos, smooth transitions, distinct gaits, bend, on the bit and the people seemed to really like that. They were able to see the difference as she would ask me to show them a good trot, then a slow or fast trot, one that was slow, fast, slow, fast, etc. Having a visual helps so much. Nancy Hotovy rode the western introductory and the advance with Gayle Ware commenting. Another woman with incredible knowledge. I did not know how funny Gayle is, she keeps you in stitches all the time. These two woman are just incredible, you people out west you are very very blessed I was just trying to soak in everything they had to say. I know our club was very glad they came to share and help us learn how we can show our Fjords to the best of their ability. Rich Hotovy had Bob Gudknecht driving his mare in the draft test as Rich told what was to be done. Hotovy's used the same mare for riding as for draft and she is wonderful! Smooth, steady and totally willing and obedient. Rich has trained her right, when she hears him start to talk to other people, I think she knows she better take a nap as it could be awhile, cause she never moves until told to, and if you know Rich it could be a while! They just did a outstanding job. Believe we had around 70 in attendance. Those that came out inspite of the weather were sure glad they did. The MWFHC is a progressive and active group. One that works well together and yet is very diverse, it's a great club. A big Thank you to Green Valley Farms in Galena IL, Pat Holland, Sophie and Howard Fielder plus staff all work so hard to put on a great meeting/clinic. On Sunday GVF had an Open House to show off their new stallion plus their other studs. I know everyone was impressed with their stock. They truly are looking to keep the breed pure with great quality. They should be very proud. Not only do they have great stock they have a great facility where they can train them the way they need to be, so they will be great quality working Fjords. Thank you again, Anne and Gayle for surviving our Midwest winter, I'll try and work on the executive committee to move it to Hawaii next year, actually that sounds good to me!! Any Fjords in Hawaii though Patti Jo Walter and Silas
MWFHC Winter Meeting/Clinic
This message is from: "Dave Walter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Just a friendly reminder that the due date for the MWFHC Winter Meeting and Driving Clinic with Sharon Makaurat in Galena IL, is Feb. 1st. All dues must be paid by Feb. 1st as well. If anyone needs a registration form you may e-mail Pat Holland at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call her at 815 777-6008. She told me this is going to be the greatest event since the birth of Christ. Well I don't know about you but his is highest on my list, so I'm counting on a great clinic/meeting. There still is time to get in on this great event, but do get your forms in. Patti in Wisconsin, looked warm outside, but it wasn't. Sunny and sub zero today.
