driving bit?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Everyone- Perusing eBay and found this bit listed as a Pelham, which it isn't. Is it a type of Liverpool? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3658690425category=47271 What kinds of bits do you all prefer for driving? Are plain snaffles allowed at competition? / )_~ /L/L Brigid Wasson SF Bay Area, CA www.Brigid.Clickryder.com
Re: Horse Vacations at Beaver Dam Farm - Beginner Driving Others --
This message is from: Arthur Rivoire [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello from Carol Rivoire at Beaver Dam Farm in Nova Scotia - It's been a hard winter so far. Not fit out there to train horses, so we're just taking care of them, keeping them healthy, clean, and drinking enough water. That in itself takes 6 + hours a day. Putting a positive spin on the frigid weather . . . It 's a good time to plan for the 13th season of our Nova Scotia Beginner Driving Vacations, and the two new programs we're offering. * Nova Scotia Beginner Driving Vacations - 13th Season - The key words are ' beginner' and 'vacation' - We're very serious about starting beginner correctly and safely, but we do have a whole lot of fun doing it. - Our 4-day course is based around the international sport of Combined Driving, and at the end of the four days, our students are driving creditable dressage and cones tests in our Mini CDE (combined driving event). -- Four full days of riding, driving, and learning. -- A wonderful gourmet lunch on the deck of Hill House overlooking the bay -- Theatre tickets to Festival Antigonish professional summer theatre -- A Wine Cheese Beach Party with Horses - A Mini CDE with awards and certificates. -- Four Days * Nova Scotia Riding Vacations - 13th Season - If you'd prefer to spend all your time on the horse, rather than learning to drive, no problem. We've got the teachers and horses. -- New for 2004 --- * How to Train Your Horse to Drive - We'll show you all the steps from A to Z using one of our well-trained Fjordhorses. Four to Six Days - Includes gourmet lunches, trail rides, Beach Party with Horses. * Overcoming Your Fear of Horses - Fjordhorses are said to be 'Confidence Builders' . . . 'Non-Threatening' -- However, in order to be safe and have the horse of your dreams, you must be confident, and we believe the only way to be condfident is to know how to Handle yourself when handling your horse. --- Optional Riding Lessons included at no extra charge -- Four to Six Days - Includes gourmet lunches Beach Party with Horses. -- Also included . . . A Taste of Driving- * Our new offerings for 2004 will be run during the same time periods as the Beginner Driving Vacations. - Students taking the 'Train Your Horse to Drive Course' and the 'Overcoming Fear Course' will be integrated into the Beginner Driving Course. -- In other words, one big, happy, friendly group for social activities . . . morning coffees, gourmet lunches, beach party, theatre. Please visit our website and take the Virtual Tour of the Beginner Driving Vacation. -- There's no place on earth like Nova Scotia in the summertime. It's sublimely beautful. It just doesn't get any better --- Clean, crisp air . . . A step back in time . . . almost private warm water beaches . . .Incredible Scenery . . . . Good fun, lots of laughs . . . . Golf (several courses) . . . Hiking . . . Kayaking . . . Gourmet Restaurants . . . Professional Theatre . . . Gaelic Music and Dancing . . . Wild Roses . . . .Perennial Gardens . . . . Friendly People . . . And best of all, beautiful, well-trained Fjordhorses. Visit our extensive website, and then give us a call. We have a lovely house on the farm we rent to Driving Vacation guests - It's called The Charming Cottage- It sleeps 4 - 5, has two full baths, is sunny, bright, open plan, filled with antiques and original art, and equipped with everything needed - linens, towels, microwave, beach towels, VCR, etc., etc. The Charming Cottage is very popular and rents early, but some weeks still available. -- Other nice accomodations near the farm - Bed Breakfasts, motels, inns other cottages. Kind Regards, Carol Rivoire http://www.beaverdamfarm.com Beaver Dam Farm Fjords II R.R. 7 Pomquet, Nova Scotia B2G 2L4 Tel:(902) 386-2304 Fax:(902) 386-2149 Carole Rivoire, author of THE FJORDHORSE HANDBOOK, only book in English on the Fjord breed, available from Beaver Dam Farm, $36.95 US includes PH
Norwegian Horse-Drawn Vehicles Carriage Driving Vacation, 2004
This message is from: Cheryl Beillard [EMAIL PROTECTED] HI DeeAnna . You're right, this is a great book! Olaf Nyby brought me a copy as a gift right after it came out and we have subsequently purchased several copies for friends and customers. It is worth every penny. Covers everything from the stone age through the Vikings to modern times. I visited the sleigh museum in Hedmark last summer and saw several of the vehicles featured in the book, first hand. For those of you who have a copy of the most recent Herald (mine hasn't arrived yet) .. this is one of the stops our the Carriage Driving Tour of Norway we are organizing, involving a 3 day clinic with Olaf .. and lots of chances to see some of these carriage still in use with us, this summer. We also have another, smaller book for sale, on our website, which features photographs of 40 Norwegian carriages, also with english translation/text. SO if anyone gets the book and develops a yen to go and see some of these wonderful old vehicles first hand, get in touch as there may be only 2-4 spaces left. For those of you who have enquired, I will have the details confirming exact cost, by the end of the month. Olaf is in New Zealand at the moment, and there are a few things we left to finalize, once we knew who might be coming and what their interests might be. But all indications are that it's a GO and it's going to be fun! : ) For more information, please contact me privately. Cheryl Beillard Wake-Robin Farm Fjords www.wakerobinfarm.ca [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 649-2437
Driving Pair Lines
This message is from: Ursula Brian Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear List from Brian Jensen; My new harness arrived with leather pair lines-brown-at 3/4 inch in width. My preference is one inch wide lines. If anyone wants to buy these lines please contact me or I will send them back to the supplier. Thanks Brian Jensen Trinity Fjords Box 1032 Lumby BC, V0E 2G0 Canada 250-547-6303 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://okjunc.junction.net/~ujensen/
Re: Virtual Tour of Nova Scotia Beginner Driving Vacations
This message is from: Arthur Rivoire [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Everybody from Carol Rivoire at Beaver Dam Farm in Nova Scotia - We've added something new to our website - A 'Virtual Tour' - A Brief Overview of our Nova Scotia Beginner Driving Vacations. The 'Tour' really captures the mood, color, beauty, happiness and energy of the Driving Vacations. -- Go to www.beaverdamfarm.com and click on 'Virtual Tour' - You'll enjoy the tour, and we hope to have the opportunity of welcoming some of you to Beaver Dam Farm this summer for our 13th year of Beginner Driving Vacations. --The Virtual Tour does take about 2 min. to load, but is worth the wait. We feel so fortunate to be located in such a beautiful and culturally active part of Nova Scotia. Our program is not just about horses. It's about sharing a very special way of life with our guests. They say Nova Scotia is about 50 years behind the times, and it's true! It's a real old fashionedcommunity that works. Recently, I read one of Dr. Phil's books, and he was admonishing his readers to get real and acknowledge that Mayberry doesn't exist anymore. Well, I've got news for Dr. Phil . . . Mayberry still lives! It's our town of Antigonish, and it's found on the northern coast of Nova Scotia. -- Our guests travel from all over the U.S. to Beaver Dam Farm in Nova Scotia. They come for the horses and the driving, but they also come for the beauty and the IDEA of Nova Scotia. We want our guests to have the 'Whole Experience', so we tell them that to get the flavor of the town, they should walk around, go in the shops, and do what everyone else in town does . . . . Jaywalk! No better way to get 'the feel' because local drivers will stop, smile at you, and wave you on. Don't be foolish about it, of course. The thing is that jaywalking is part of life in Antigonish, and the nice thing is that almost all drivers will stop, smile at you, and kindly wave you on. -- But remember, I said most drivers -- You do have to watch out for those Comefromawayers -- Same thing for making a left turn into traffic. Most drivers will wave you on with a smile. It's the unwritten law here in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. -- You let the first driver take that left, but not the second. Everyone knows it, and everyone follows the law, and does so with courtesy and a smile. During the four days of the Beginner Driving Vacation, you'll be busy from 8:30 - 4:30 -- later on Wednesday when we have our Beach Party with Horses. And after a day driving and riding, you'll have wide choices of how to spend your evenings - professional theatre, Gaelic concerts, several good restaurants, and two FABULOUS restaurants. -- For those in your group not into horses, there's great golf all around us, plus kayaking, hiking, beaching, and superb scenery. Each year there's more and more to the Beginner Driving Vacations, and to Beaver Dam Farm -- More roses and perennial gardens, more beautiful horses, more trails and courses, and more good instructors. Since we're a small program with a maximum of ten guests per session, we can customize your vacation. This year we're offering two new programs - #1 - Learn the steps we use to Train a Driving Horse - #2 - Fear of Horses? Learn how to conquer the fear and start enjoying. If you're interested in renting the Charming Cottage, please do hurry as it rents very early each year, and is already booked for the first three weeks. However, if you miss out on the Cottage there are many wonderful accomodations within 15 min. of the farm. CHILDREN VACATIONS - When we first started our program, we never thought it was suitable for children, but over the years more and more families have come with children of various ages. - Last season, we had two 9 yr. olds and an 11 yr. old do the whole course, and both girls really did well, and fit in so nicely with all the adults. -- we also had several children do a riding course which included vaulting. -- If you're interested in a program for your children, please call us about it, and we'll try to work something out. However, everything depends on the suitablily of the horses we have available during the summer, and the suitablility and numbers of instructors we have, and at this point, it's too early to say. Kind Regards, Carol Rivoire http://www.beaverdamfarm.com Beaver Dam Farm Fjords II R.R. 7 Pomquet, Nova Scotia B2G 2L4 Tel:(902) 386-2304 Fax:(902) 386-2149 Carole Rivoire, author of THE FJORDHORSE HANDBOOK, only book in English on the Fjord breed, available from Beaver Dam Farm, $36.95 US includes PH http://www.beaverdamfarm.com/book.htm
Re: Im baaaaaack... ; ) driving suggestions.
This message is from: ruth bushnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List ! Hi Susan ! I know, I know.Ive been AWOL for over a year now, but been back on line for a week or so and just catching my breath on the mail/lists Lisa Pedersen NICE TO HAVE you back on-list Lisa ! I had wondered what had become of you! WOW, you've been saving up haven't you? = Ruthie, MT
Re: Im baaaaaack... ; ) driving suggestions.
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/15/03 3:35:58 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'll be anxious to hear any suggestions. Susan Lawson Hi List ! Hi Susan ! I know, I know.Ive been AWOL for over a year now, but been back on line for a week or so and just catching my breath on the mail/lists ect. No real excuse for dropping off here, but we took this year off much showing, got our ( big ) barn built, traveled 3 times back to MN. for various family issues, and just decided that I did not have the spare time to play on the computer. I put a hold on Nursing for my first break in 15 years, and took in a youth correction kid.and am very happy to stay home being a barn goddess to 19 Fjords. We had 2 mares bred for this year, but one had a false pregnancy ( she checked in foal twice ultrasound at 30 and 45 days. so slipped it somewhere early on ) but were very happy to get a beautiful filly out of a leased mare, Kari, belonging to Catherine Lassessen. She is PF Gra Flicka, a grey girl, and of course the queen of the place. We are buying her dam,Kari from Catherine, and will be offering 2 beautiful mares, one bred, both riding and driving for sale..another post. Drove alot of singles and pairs for pleasure, but got the 4-in-hand out a few times with a new group of spares. Our beloved Heljo's Kaiser is in his late teens and will be retired from showing after this next year.so need to bring on the other steady teachers to help start all these youngsters in multiples. I visited another Fjord person, a lurker on the list : )Kathy Johnson, in Minnesota, where I spent the most wonderful day with her and her beautiful home and horse facility. She has a riding / driving program for physically challenged kids, called We Can Ride and I was very impressed with her energy, unbelivable grounds, barn, home ect. Her Fjords were fit, happy and well loved. I hope she can post here about her Fjords and what she does with them, soon ! I also visited the Brandt's while in MN. and fell in love with a few of their Fjords and beautiful farm in Stillwater. Fred and his wife share a great vision for the future of these Fjords, and I was very impressed with their knowledge of the current Fjord population and problems of marketing and breeding ect. I enjoyed the time spent with them, and would steer anyone towards their breeding program. First time in 8 years I did not attend the Blue Earth Fjord show, and have to say that I missed all the friends from the midwest Fjord group ! We planned on showing at the Libby Mt. show, but a last min. death of my birth mother ( found 3 years ago ) had me flying back to MN. and we didnt get to go to Libby. NEXT Sep. Brian, Ursula, Michele, Beth, Sandy, ect. ? Enough catching up.I wanted to answer this last post from Susan. I havnt changed much in sharing my ( always humble ) opinions here so here go's nuthin. OK, Susan. Your Fjord mare sounds like a wonderful girl ! We need to have lots more Fjords, esp. out West, showing up and making this breed look good at CDE's and pleasure shows ! I look forward to seeing you next year at a few events. I did have some questions about some of your good post. The first thing that caught my eye, was the comment of your girl being trained to drive before she was two. More on that in a second. Then stated, rode, worked at therapy, shown out of state, traveled, slide stops, jumped, ect. You did not give a time frame for these disaplines, but shows for sure what a talented girl you have ! The part about hadnt driven in 7 years, and we just hooked her up and drove her off gave me my daily heart attack, and I said a quick prayer of thanks that you did not suffer a wreck of some kind, like so many people do, attempting to hook or re-hook a horse after a long spell without lots of refreshing. We have covered this topic alot in the past on this list, so will not keep this alive, only to say that angels were riding beside you that day ! It also speaks well to her trust in you, and previous training, but kiddies, DONT TRY THIS AT HOME !: / Her reluctance to enter water is just a pretty normal issue of any equine, who has not been brought along from youngsters on, to jump into water or any obstical not normally seen or used to. Mine have seizures over other stupid things, like painted blue handicap parking spots, manhole covers, elephants, ( dont ask ) and once a loose pot belly pig, even though we had our OWN piggy at home who slept under their feeders, hoping for a spill of chow. Her issues of water, her problems of hard diagonals in your dressage tests, and your comment of bullying her does not help , no strengh can stop her tells me that , IMHO of course, that she is competing at a level beond her current ability
Fjord Type Driving Weekends 2004
This message is from: Ursula Brian Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear List from Brian Jensen; A short while ago the Fjord List ran some comments on the observations of Fjord type in North America. There were some very good responses which spoke to the Norwegian changes over the last hundred years now arriving full circle back to an intermediate Fjord with good bone and balance. A so-called modern Fjord. The interesting aspect here is the Norwegian stallion Njal whose picture standing facing another Fjord stallion looks very much like the Fjords being produced today. I recommend you read Tor Nestaas articles on the Njal story and look at the pictures of these stallions from back at the turn of the last century. The analogy I use when thinking about Fjord type is to visualize a two-lane highway. The Intermediate Fjord is standing on the centerline. The lighter riding type is on one driving lane; and the heavier driving type is over on the opposite lane. All three types are fine as long as they stay on the highway and do not stray into the ditch. The ditch to me means a lighter Fjord which becomes way to light and has no bone at all. For the draft Fjord the ditch to me means so much bone and heaviness the Fjord is too far to the other side of the coin. Driving Weekends---Trinity Fjords.---2004 Just to announce that we will have some driving weekends in 2004. If everyone who has contacted us about 2004---expressing an interestwe are full. To book a weekend one must pick a mutually suitable date and send a 50.00 deposit. Any bookings still in 2003 will be at the old costs. In 2004 our prices for the weekend package will be going up. Contact us if you have any questions---Brian J Ursula Brian Jensen Trinity Fjords Box 1032 Lumby BC, V0E 2G0 Canada 250-547-6303 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://okjunc.junction.net/~ujensen/
Re: A good day driving!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 10/25/2003 4:12:06 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You can buy the open cheek pieces and put them on the driving bridle Thanks Jean, I'll have to look into that! Amy Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords Redmond, OR Fjord [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: A good day driving!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Congrats Amy on your successes! I'm with you on the open bridle topic. Too bad indeed that they are hard to find here in the U.S. Blinders are very seldom used in Norway. / )_~ /L/L Brigid Wasson SF Bay Area, CA www.Brigid.Clickryder.com
Re: A good day driving!
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can buy the open cheek pieces and put them on the driving bridle instead of the cheekpiece with blinders. I think I have a pair of these around someplace! Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, where it is just starting to snow lightly..No snow up till now! Emily MUCH prefers an open bridle. Too bad it's so hard to find open driving bridles. Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
A good day driving!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all: I just have to share our good news Thursday we drove our 2 yr old filly Inga for the first time in the cart. She did so good walking around our yard! Today we went a step further; we drove her out into our front pasture where we spent about 20 minutes driving in both directions (right next to the highway fence too) and we even did a little bit of trotting! What a sweet filly. She even did a few fairly tight turns and crossing over with her front legs seems to come naturally to her. Dad I made the decision to start her in an open bridle, partly because we don't have a driving bridle small enough for her. We started her ground driving in a halter with a snaffle attached and progressed right into the cart with the same. Both our other mares drive with either open bridle or blinders, but Emily MUCH prefers an open bridle. Too bad it's so hard to find open driving bridles. Anyway, just thought I'd share. Happy fall driving to all! Amy Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords Redmond, OR Fjord [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Fjords Driving Four-up
This message is from: jerrell friz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Cynthia, You are right, they were an Arab/fjord Cross. I had forgotten, as it has been awhile. Yes, they did get Bill started. Thanks for the info, Jerry - Original Message - From: Cynthia Madden To: FH-L Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 6:57 AM Subject: Re: Fjords Driving Four-up This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jerry, Just to correct something: Bill Long drove a four-up of Arab-Fjords crosses for Finn Caspersen. He did not like them very much but I beleive they got his career started. Let's not go there again - there is a discussion of this topic in the archives. I'm glad to hear Fraser did better in CA than he did in CO. I hope this doesn't keep Beth from her vow to start competing a four-up! = Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] (messages received on Saturday or Sunday can not be responded to until Monday) The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com
Re: Fjords Driving Four-up
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jerry, Just to correct something: Bill Long drove a four-up of Arab-Fjords crosses for Finn Caspersen. He did not like them very much but I beleive they got his career started. Let's not go there again - there is a discussion of this topic in the archives. I'm glad to hear Fraser did better in CA than he did in CO. I hope this doesn't keep Beth from her vow to start competing a four-up! = Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] (messages received on Saturday or Sunday can not be responded to until Monday) The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com
Re: Fjords Driving Four-up
This message is from: jerrell friz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all , I just arrived back from Ca. Classic. Boy, what a show!!! Perfect weather. This is one of the best anywhere.[ Beth, Vic was there, with a client] The Fjord team driven by Alex Frazer, did fairly good. I was able to watch the dressage, I believe they received about a 65. Scoring was very tough, 5 judges. And they did okay in the hazards today in the marathon. I was working in the vet. check area. All of their horses were okay except one of the wheelers, she had a high P and R and had to be watched. Hope she is okay for the cones tomorrow. I had to come home early for another function. Alex, did say that this was his last showing with this team.. I have a few pictures, if anyone wants one let me know... Just to clarify my post It was not I,,, who said there was only one team of fjords driving on the West coast, that was from the cdl list posted by Alex Fraser's wife, and I posted it on the list... I agree with her in some ways.. As far,, as I know there has not been a team of fjords on the West coast this year at any CDE. [ draft horse shows, Libby?? I would not know] Yes, there are many fjord teams farming, etc. and Brian you are absolutely right there have been several teams competing in the past, by a few of the folks that you mentioned. World champion Bill Long drove a fjord team back in the eighties CDE... Did you know that ?? Regards, Jerry Friz,, Anderson, Ca. - Original Message - From: Ursula Brian Jensen To: fjordlist Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2003 5:22 PM Subject: Fjords Driving Four-up This message is from: Ursula Brian Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear List from Brian Jensen; After reading the section from Jerry F. about only one team of Fjords driving four-up in the West I thought to add a few names of Fjord owners and breeders driving four-ups of Fjords. 1-Beth and Sandy of Denver 2-Jeff and Lisa of Utah 3-Keith Brighton of Wyoming 4-Pat Malloy of Alberta, Canada 5-Larry Boe of British Columbia, Canada 6-Orville Unrau of British Columbia 7-Jensens of British Columbia These folks have not driven at the same time but have driven their Fjords at various shows and events. We have competed steadily with fours for about five years at Pleasure and CDEs. As well the Fjords in the West have shown in four-abreast; unicorn; tandem; and Random hitches. I hope to try a Quadrom in Libby in 2004. Brian J Ursula Brian Jensen Trinity Fjords Box 1032 Lumby BC, V0E 2G0 Canada 250-547-6303 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://okjunc.junction.net/~ujensen/
Fjords Driving Four-up
This message is from: Ursula Brian Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear List from Brian Jensen; After reading the section from Jerry F. about only one team of Fjords driving four-up in the West I thought to add a few names of Fjord owners and breeders driving four-ups of Fjords. 1-Beth and Sandy of Denver 2-Jeff and Lisa of Utah 3-Keith Brighton of Wyoming 4-Pat Malloy of Alberta, Canada 5-Larry Boe of British Columbia, Canada 6-Orville Unrau of British Columbia 7-Jensens of British Columbia These folks have not driven at the same time but have driven their Fjords at various shows and events. We have competed steadily with fours for about five years at Pleasure and CDEs. As well the Fjords in the West have shown in four-abreast; unicorn; tandem; and Random hitches. I hope to try a Quadrom in Libby in 2004. Brian J Ursula Brian Jensen Trinity Fjords Box 1032 Lumby BC, V0E 2G0 Canada 250-547-6303 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://okjunc.junction.net/~ujensen/
ADS/FEI Rules for Driving
This message is from: Ursula Brian Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear list from Brian Jensen; It would benefit all Fjord drivers to get themselves the 2003 ADS Rule Book---and read the relevant parts. I believe it is 15.00 US funds. A good place for novices to start. In its introductory preamble the ADS booklet has three main headings. 1-Safety 2-Competitor Conduct at shows 3-Cruelty to Animals at shows From there the ADS book goes into different sections like Pleasure Driving guidelines and types of classes. It talks about harness, acceptable bits, and mandatory tack and equipment. Following the Pleasure Driving Section there is a Draft Driving Section for heavy harness teamsters, again talking about harness, bits, and tack and equipment. Yes---Draft with heavy harness has its own section in the ADS Booklet. Much of the discussion on the list is answered in the ADS Booklet. Although it gets quite wordy in places-- overall it is quite informative for Drivers. If we want to help our new Fjord owners--I believe it is to train them once and correctly so when coming to a Fjord Show we all are working from the same page. I encourage everyone to read---educate-take clinics--or as Ursula and I have told over 250 Fjord Driving Clinic entrants. Find a mentor! Mentoring is the oldest form of teaching in the world, and has proven the test of time. Brian Jensen Ursula Brian Jensen Trinity Fjords Box 1032 Lumby BC, V0E 2G0 Canada 250-547-6303 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://okjunc.junction.net/~ujensen/
driving attire
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Being new to driving and to Fjords, I find this discussion on driving show attire interesting. I went to the driving class day at Woodstock, VT this year (what a gorgeous place!) and I was impressed with all the driving turnouts, aprons, gloves, hats, very clean trimmed horses, as you are recommending. I have only been to 2 other open driving shows and 2 sleigh rallys, but thought the turnout at Woodstock this year was comparable to what I saw at the open shows. One question I do have, it has been drilled into me to wear a helmet while driving. Does this safety concern go out the window when you show? Valerie Pedersen Columbia, CT
Re: Driving on pavement
This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Mercers wrote: My question is - when you folks are driving on pavement do you use splint boots or some sort of protection for the horses feet/legs? A lot of my driving will be on the pavement and some of the roads around here also are of larger rock rather than smooth gravel. -- Hi, I do most of my driving on asphalt and have shoes on all feet. I guess if you are really worried about the pounding, you can have pads put under the shoes. Carol M. On Golden Pond N. Wisconsin
Driving on pavement
This message is from: The Mercers [EMAIL PROTECTED] Howdy everyone, We spent this past weekend at the Small Farmers Journal auction in Sisters, OR. For anyone who has never been - it's a blast! This was my first time and my husband and I have decided we'll be going every year. Lots of goodies! Sunday was my birthday and my sweet hubby bought me a new Roberts Carriage Co. wagon at the auction for my birthday! Yahoo! It's all oak, came with both a pole and shafts and I can either have the benches in the back (which hold 4 comfortably) or remove them and have a delivery wagon. The minute we got home Sunday afternoon I hitched Reina up to the wagon and we went for a drive around the farm. Awesome! My question is - when you folks are driving on pavement do you use splint boots or some sort of protection for the horses feet/legs? A lot of my driving will be on the pavement and some of the roads around here also are of larger rock rather than smooth gravel. Sunday was the first time I'd driven Reina since I brought her home from Gayle Ware's. I'd ridden her and she works like a dream (smarter than I am though!). I found when I drove her I was over driving her and am going to have to work hard on using a very light hand. Gayle did an excellent job with her. My gelding, Thor, is now in school with Gayle. I can't recommend her enough! Hope you're all having a wonderful spring! Taffy Mercer
Re: Driving Training at Creighs
This message is from: Vivian Creigh [EMAIL PROTECTED] For those of you interested in Combined Driving, that is what we will focus on in our weekends of driving. Although I live in a beautiful spot with fabulous views they will have to speak for themselves as time doesn't allow me to offer the same amenities that Carol and Arthur do in their equally fabulous location in Nova Scotia. I can, I promise, help you get ready for your first event or polish your performance for your next event. I have over a decades worth of experience competing Fjords at the top venues on the east coast as well as holding a ADS judges card in Combined Driving and Driven Dressage. I believe it is my successful experience as a competitor that make me a very effective teacher. Also being a judge allows me to view things from both perspectives. Not to mention the fact that I believe the Fjord to be ideally suited to the sport of Combined Driving. We will cover everything from what you need to pack before you leave home. How to drive a dressage test, how to properly condition your horse/pony for the marathon and what to do in the vet box before and after section E. How to walk hazards, how to walk cones. When it is appropriate to ask questions and to whom you should direct them while at the event. Tentative schedule, for maximum of 8 participants and their grooms NOTE* Four slots have been filled. Arrive 12PM Thursday, get settled etc. 3PM Meet together to discuss packing, cleaning, storing stuff and how to get ready to go. Also how to properly present for vet check and jogging the pony. Friday 8AM Private 1 hour dressage lessons. 12PM Break for Lunch 1PM Continue lessons Saturday 9AM to 11AM Hazards, How to walk them, how to memorize them, how to drive them. 1PM to 5PM Hitched in groups of four. We will practice driving the hazards, check out different routes and work on improving time. Sunday 9AM Hitched in groups of 4 we will drive cones. For more information costs etc please contact me at e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call 802 885 5762
Jensen Driving Clinic - May
This message is from: Lassesen [EMAIL PROTECTED] The deadline is coming up FAST for the Jensen Driving and Draft Clinic... aka West Coast Fjord Forum III in Southern Oregon. Registration deadline is May 1, 2003. After this deadline fees will go up. Get your reservation and money in the mail TODAY... (well OK... tomorrow...) It is very important to email us and let us know your plans... we need a certain number of participates to be able to bring these professionals to the FORUM. If you are at all interested in learning about the DRAFT DRIVING PARTS of the NFHR EVALUATION SYSTEM... this is the CLINIC to go to. Saturday will be classroom with videos, slides and overheads... hands outs will be given out... Saturday night... we may wrap up with LIVE demonstrations and Sunday will be hands on with Private Lessons available. Fjords are available for loan along with harness' and carts... There is no excuse... email us at [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Thank you! Catherine Lassesen Hestehaven - The Horse Garden Check out our websites! www.thehorsegarden.com www.fjordsusa.com www.CreativeMemories.com/catherinelassesen
Driving Training - Finding experienced teachers
This message is from: Arthur Rivoire [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Everybody from Carol Rivoire at Beaver Dam Farm in Nova Scotia -- Brian Jensen wrote (and I paraphrase) that the Fjord breed will only move forward with owners and breeders who are willing to learn -- Brian goes on to say . . . If you are looking for a teacher, look to those people who have had successes with their Fjords competing in Open Class shows against all breeds. That is where the Fjord of today and tomorrow belongs. Brian Jensen I have to say that I agree and disagree with Brian's statement. -- I agree with what I believe is behind Brian's statement, meaning that someone looking for a teacher should find one who really knows what they're doing, but I don't agree that this teacher has to be a competitor. -- To teach someone to drive correctly and safely, the teacher has to be really good and really experienced, but doesn't need to have competitive experience. -- You see, I believe a carriage driver who wants to be a good, safe driver needs to develop his skills to Intermediate Level, whether or not he ever intends to compete in Pleasure Shows or CDEs. -- To drive across country at a good, fast clip and deal with the terrain and various obstacles (natural, man-made, and motorized) likely to be encountered, the driver needs the skills of an Intermediate CDE driver. If he doesn't have those skills, he's just trusting to luck. --So, if you find a person willing to teach you who can skillfully drive cross country, basically he doesn't need to have had competitive experience. My very first teacher was not a competitive driver. This was the man to whom I dedicated my book, THE FJORDHORSE HANDBOOK. His name was Coupe, and he'd grown up using the twelve draft horses on the family farm in N.H. When he was eight years old, each Saturday he drove a pair of horses with a load of green lumber to the mill. Can you imagine that? An eight year old, two Percherons, and a valuable cargo? -- Coupe could drive and train any horses in any type of hitch. -- He always drove one-handed, he was in his seventies dying of cancer and heart disease, and he had a glass eye. One time, we asked him to accompany us to one of our first shows. I had a mare with a foal, and we'd left the foal in the trailer while we were doing classes. Well, the mare was giving me a hard time, so I asked Coupe to do one of the Cones Classes for me. He drove it one-handed, with one eye, with a mare whose attention was on her foal, and he won the Blue Ribbon against a large class of experienced driving horses of all breeds. My point is that a person looking for a beginner driving teacher needs first to find one with lots of experience, and a healthy respect for safety, and a person who can teach beginners. The student should learn all he can from this mentor. -- Then after the student has gained basic skills, and he wants to compete, that's the time to look for someone with show experience who can teach him all the details of showing and competing that only show-ring experience can provide. Student/Guests at our Nova Scotia Beginner Driving Vacations have been taught over the past eleven years by a variety of teachers, some with competition experience against all breeds, and some with no competition experience. Before Arthur and I moved to Nova Scotia, we competed our Fjords in open shows - Pleasure and CDEs. Arthur competed his little mare, Tessa, mostly in Pleasure Driving, and consistently won with her --- particularly in Cones and Gambler's Choice type classes. -- Arthur also competed a wonderful big, imported gelding we had at that time -- a horse named Urjan. And at that time, I was competing our first-born BDF horse, a 4-yr-old mare named BDF Toril. -- All four of us did quite well during that period. One year, at Maine Carriage Days, Arthur and I both won our Dressage Classes. The prize that year was a half dozen old fashion glasses etched with a driving horse. -- We were delighted to take home a full set of a dozen. A couple of years later, I was competing our stallion, Gjest. He was a phenomenal driving horse (still is at 27), and we did quite well at some big shows like Myopia and Gladstone and The Green Mountain Fall CDE. -- I remember that one particularly well as Gjest and I got the best dressage score in all the classes, all levels, out of all the horses and ponies competing. There were 58 of them. Larry Poulin was the judge. I'd done a clinic the day before with Larry and he helped me get Gjest really in hand, which allowed me to win the class. But, to get back to my point about a driving teacher not necessarily having to be an experienced competitor. -- Take, Don, for instance, the wonderful driving trainer and teacher that was with us for so many years. --- Everybody who ever came to our farm could see and sense in a minute that this man was a rare horseman who could do things with driving horses not many
Driving Training at Creighs
This message is from: Ursula Brian Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear list from Brian Jensen; I want to thank Viviane for offering to share her experience and knowledge of Driving. I believe education is how we will bring the Fjord breed forward along with the owners and breeders who are willing to learn. Costs of a Driving weekend are insignificant compared to floating along in the mist wondering what to do. There are answers or options about everything related to the equine disciplines. I encourage everyone to take lessons on riding -driving-draft-as now in North America there are accomplished Fjord owners with the ability and expertise to teach.With education you have a happier handler, and a happier Fjord. If you are looking for a teacher, look to those people who have had successes with their Fjords competing in Open Class shows against all breeds. That is where the Fjord of today and tomorrow belongs. Brian Jensen Ursula Brian Jensen Trinity Fjords Box 1032 Lumby BC, V0E 2G0 Canada 250-547-6303 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://okjunc.junction.net/~ujensen/
New Fjord Cartoon - Driving
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For anyone who'd like to take a peek on the latest fjord cartoon # 2 Is My Stripe Straight?? ... here ya go: :-) A HREF=www.RockyMountainTrails.net/horsepony.htmlwww.RockyMountainTrails.net/horsepony.html/A Sher
Re: Driving Instructor Needed
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Robyn, Since I am still learning myself and really bemoaning the loss of my OWN driving instructor, I don't know what to suggest. She moved to Harrisburg PA. That's not to far for the occasional refresher, but I don't like to haul the horse back and forth that far regularly. (3 hour) I KNOW there are instructors around here. Let me see what I can dig up. Most of the folks I drive with now are in lower DE. Would that be too far? I am sure that there are instructors that are part of the Brandywine Driving Club around the Chadds Ford PA area. I'll see if I can find some names. Martie in MD [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a equine student who would like to learn the proper way to drive. She loves the fjords and actually will be providing Frodo with his retirement home when ready. She is dependable, intelligent and very hard working. As we are in Northeastern MD - she would like to stay within a reasonable drive time say 50 miles. She is 16 and homeschooled so daytime is not a problem. Any and all suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Martie, would you like a student? Thanks, Robyn in MD where along with the warmer weather came the snots great
Driving Instructor Needed
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a equine student who would like to learn the proper way to drive. She loves the fjords and actually will be providing Frodo with his retirement home when ready. She is dependable, intelligent and very hard working. As we are in Northeastern MD - she would like to stay within a reasonable drive time say 50 miles. She is 16 and homeschooled so daytime is not a problem. Any and all suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Martie, would you like a student? Thanks, Robyn in MD where along with the warmer weather came the snots great
Driving Team for Sale
This message is from: ruth bushnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have for sale a very promising team of 2-year old geldings, Duke and Dewey, half-brothers by A2Z Thorson, that have been fondly imprinted since birth and gently trained by Gene for driving. Duke of Url is a Rokida's Niklaus (GR CH) grandson and Honi Dew is of Dustin lineage. These two youngsters have been schooled to work together beautifully. Sold ONLY as a team. We also have a very feminine and friendly yearling filly with black stockings for sale.. 2nd place at Libby. Honi Bunn can be seen at our site.. http://www.libby.org/~bushnell We are located alongside the Idaho Panhandle, 17 miles east of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and are 35 mi. west of Libby, MT 406-295-5050 Ruthie, nw mt
Re: Driving Emergency Stop?
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well, Some years ago, Old Bjarne ran away with me, jumping an arena gate (wood, thank heavens, the cart crashed through) and I didn't know much about driving but soon decided that hauling back on both reins wasn't working, as we headed down the road with Bjarne chin to his chest leaning on the bit. I dropped one rein and got low in the basket of the meadowbrook type cart and hauled on one rein hauling his head around to the side. Bjarne kept going for a bit with his head turned to the side, but had slowed down. I then sort of turned him into a clump of small trees where he stopped. We were only about 100 yards from the intersection with the busy highway when I got him stopped. What I learned later was that Bjarne had been in pulling contests and leaning on the bit just helped him pull! But it did work to turn his head to the side as you would when riding. I also learned that he had been in some crashes, had been abused in the pulling stuff and I never tried driving him again! He's a great trail horse, tho. Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, warmer tomorrow, maybe +30. When riding I know you can turn the horse's head to your knee and make an emergency stop. Is there anything like that utilized while driving? What do you do if your horse starts to run and does not respond to the bit? Lisa Schieler in Tremont, IL Spring is finally here!!! Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Driving Emergency Stop?
This message is from: Lisa Schieler [EMAIL PROTECTED] When riding I know you can turn the horse's head to your knee and make an emergency stop. Is there anything like that utilized while driving? What do you do if your horse starts to run and does not respond to the bit? Lisa Schieler in Tremont, IL Spring is finally here!!!
Driving Weekends at Trinity Fjords
This message is from: Ursula Brian Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear List from Brian Jensen; As we said in the Fjord Herald we are cutting back on our Driving Weekends, but we have one or two openings for the summer of 2003. Check our Webpage for particulars or contact us if interested. Ursula Brian Jensen Trinity Fjords Box 1032 Lumby BC, V0E 2G0 Canada 250-547-6303 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://okjunc.junction.net/~ujensen/
Re: Driving Clinic Update
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MARK...you are just tooo funny!!! Linda in MN
Re: Driving Clinic Update
This message is from: Mariposa Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sherrie Dayton wrote: Howdy from Sunwood Fjords and Carriage Co. Plans are moving right along for the Driving Clinic to be held here on July 6th. In the last post we neglected to include our address. For those of you who don't know where we are lactated: Lactated Too funny. Maybe you're located on the milk route. Mark
Driving Clinic Update
This message is from: Sherrie Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Howdy from Sunwood Fjords and Carriage Co. Plans are moving right along for the Driving Clinic to be held here on July 6th. In the last post we neglected to include our address. For those of you who don't know where we are lactated: our address is: 28281 N. Ramsey Road, Athol, Id. 83801 USA. The Clinic will be at our place for sure and not at an arena. the weather should not be a factor, as we will rent the large tent from the PNFPG. We are located about 20 miles north of Coeur d ' Alene Idaho. If you have a camper and plan to stay for the night we have plenty of room. We have around 15 folks signed up at this point. We would like to have around 20 to 25. If you or your friends would like to attend let us know ASAP . I will be sending out a sign up sheet to those who intend to make it. In case you had not read the earlier post, Brian Jensen will be doing the Clinic. One day with some class room and hands on Hitching and Driving a several teams who are in various stages of training. Brian has had many years of success as a teamster and I am sure we are all in for a very educational and worth while event. Safety will be key at this event as always at Sunwood. Happy Trails Ron Sherrie Dayton (208) 623-3600 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Head Start Combined Driving Clinic in Verona, WI next weekend
This message is from: Pasqual, Patricia A [EMAIL PROTECTED] I will be attending this clinic next week, and am wondering if anyone wants to share a room. I have booked a room at the Quality Inn located in Fitchburg, non-smoking, two queen beds, for Feb 21 and 22, cost is about $90 per night. Please respond at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Tish and Elph in Minneapolis
Fw: Driving Clinic
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Deb are you writing to me? Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563 - Original Message - From: Deb Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 10:13 AM Subject: Re: Driving Clinic This message is from: Deb Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Where are you located?? Debi Williams Williams Hill Fjords Waterford, Pa Subject: Driving Clinic
Re: Driving Clinic
This message is from: Deb Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Where are you located?? Debi Williams Williams Hill Fjords Waterford, Pa Subject: Driving Clinic
RE: Driving Clinic
This message is from: The Mercers [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Ron Sherry, I'd be interested in attending. I only have a single driving horse but who knows, maybe in the future I'll have a team! Taffy Mercer -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherrie Dayton Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 12:36 PM To: Fjord List Subject: Driving Clinic This message is from: Sherrie Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Howdy Folks, We had our first meeting for the 17th Annual International Fjord Horse Show last week. Some of the folks thought It would be good to have a clinic during the year to help some of us get prepared for the show and for our own pleasure. We all want a safe situation working with our fine horses, and I think a clinic would be a real bonus for us. So, I am going to try to get this together early so we can get plenty of members on board. I have Brian Jensen lined up to do the clinic. We have not picked a date as yet until we know how many folks can attend and the best dates for them. Sometime in late spring is what we thought, say late June or ? Let us know either by snail mail or E-mail if you may be interested. The clinic will focus on taking a pair of horses that have done a fair amount of driving single and pairing them up. There will be some class room and some in the arena. More details will be available as we get this better organized. We just need a count on those who would join us at our place or at a nearby arena. One day clinic of about 4 to 5 hours. The cost will be in the range of $25. with a pot luck and some other fun to follow. Thanks for you time, as always, Happy TrailsRon Dayton
Driving Clinic
This message is from: Sherrie Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Howdy Folks, We had our first meeting for the 17th Annual International Fjord Horse Show last week. Some of the folks thought It would be good to have a clinic during the year to help some of us get prepared for the show and for our own pleasure. We all want a safe situation working with our fine horses, and I think a clinic would be a real bonus for us. So, I am going to try to get this together early so we can get plenty of members on board. I have Brian Jensen lined up to do the clinic. We have not picked a date as yet until we know how many folks can attend and the best dates for them. Sometime in late spring is what we thought, say late June or ? Let us know either by snail mail or E-mail if you may be interested. The clinic will focus on taking a pair of horses that have done a fair amount of driving single and pairing them up. There will be some class room and some in the arena. More details will be available as we get this better organized. We just need a count on those who would join us at our place or at a nearby arena. One day clinic of about 4 to 5 hours. The cost will be in the range of $25. with a pot luck and some other fun to follow. Thanks for you time, as always, Happy TrailsRon Dayton
Driving Digest Article
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I got my new Driving Digest Magazine today and there is a wonderful article on Beaver Dam Farm and Carol. Great way to promote the Fjord! Congaratulations and well done Carol!! Barbara Lynch Benton City, WA
Driving Clinic with Olaf Nyby
This message is from: Lassesen [EMAIL PROTECTED] REGISTER NOW for the first Olaf Nyby Clinic in Oregon. Olaf is an Advanced Level driver (Norwegian Instructor, Level II) who drives pairs, 4-in-hand, tandem, trains 50+ horses (all breeds) and gives clinics year-round in Norway and N. America. Space is limited to 12 horses - no more than 3 turnouts in the ring at any time. Participants are pre-assigned to 1 of 4 groups, based on experience, and participate in 2, 45-minute classes daily. In addition to long reining, harness fitting (singles/multiples) and bit selection, instruction covers elements of: dressage, marathon and cones, the use of the whip, starting the young horse and correcting insecure/problem horses. Classes start at 9: 00 am. Auditors welcome. Private lessons available Friday, April 25 at $ 60 / hr. $ 200/Driver/Horse Auditors: $40/per day ($75 for 2 days) Local Contact: Catherine Lassesen, Hestehaven (Horse Garden) 256 May Creek Road, Days Creek OR 97429 Tel: (541) 825-3027 [EMAIL PROTECTED]10% Discount for registration before March 1. Register Online @ W W W . W A K E R O B I N F A R M . CA
Re: Carriage Driving Clinic
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 1/15/03 1:13:27 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Cynthia I have my registration form here ready to fill out for the clinic but I need to know if I can do a longlining lesson with Jeff, were you able to find out? Do you remember Linda, you met her at the horse fair last year, she owns Traviata (fjord). She would like to come down with me for the clinic would you have room for her to stay, she would just audit the clinic. I'm sorry this was supposed to go just to Cynthia. I am the chair for a retreat the deadline for registrations is tomorrow, I have had over 30 people call or email today to say their registrations will be late, the caterer will just love me. My brain is going, think I need a fjord fix, I'm off to the barn to hug and brush a couple of fjords, the phone can wait. Sue
Re: Carriage Driving Clinic
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Cynthia I have my registration form here ready to fill out for the clinic but I need to know if I can do a longlining lesson with Jeff, were you able to find out? Do you remember Linda, you met her at the horse fair last year, she owns Traviata (fjord). She would like to come down with me for the clinic would you have room for her to stay, she would just audit the clinic. Sue
Carriage Driving Clinic in Las Cruces
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just to let you all know, in case your dying to come to southern New Mexico, that our new driving club, the Zia Carriage Driving Club, is sponsoring a Jeff Morse Carriage Driving Clinic here in Las Cruces on February 22 23. Jeff has made a special deal to help us out and anyone who is also on CD-L knows what a knowledgeable and helpful guy he is. Sue Clark-Sorger is bringing her Heather and Tank will be there so Fjords will be present! Nigel the Arab/Fjord cross is also coming. If you are interested, e-mail me and I will forward you more information. TIA! = Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
driving horse rarely seen
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] but in central Illinois trail riding and rodeo are the most popular. Driving horses are rarely seen. I can say I have never seen another horse being driven down the road as I travel around my area - but, when I am out with my good ole' boy, Sven, we sure turn some heads!! I could care less if there is noone else drivingit is fun to be different...isn't that another appealing aspect of the fjord?? One of the reasons the fjord appealed to me in the very beginning was the driving aspect.I had a riding horse! Guess I was sort of thinking ahead to the day when riding might not be as easy.and driving would be a nice alternative. Well, 4+ years later I LOVE driving as much as riding. My Sven and Lena were just signed up to be trained as a team this spring to farm equipment, hay wagons and people movers - oh what fun THAT will be:) Linda in MN - bur, I am cold!!
Re: CHANGES - Beginner Driving Vacations at Beaver Dam Farm
This message is from: Arthur Rivoire [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello from Carol Rivoire at Beaver Dam Farm in Nova Scotia - We're especially looking forward to our 12th year of Beginner Driving Vacations. We're particularly excited this year as we're making a few changes to enhance the program and also to provide something new, different, and more challenging for our many returning guests. And, to be honest, after 11 years doing the same things for ten weeks each summer . . . we (staff and horses) really need a change! In the past, we've based our course on the sport of Combined Driving. But . . . This season, we'll be offering Pleasure Driving during four weeks of the summer. We'll demonstrate and discuss proper Turnout for pleasure shows, and the driving lessons will focus on Pleasure ring classes and Pleasure obstacle classes. Pleasure Driving shows are beautiful and elegant and keep alive the old traditions of driving with great attention to detail in everything --- the suitability of the horse to the vehicle --- the suitability of the harness to the horse and vehicle --- the coordination and appropriatness of the whip's (driver's) outfit --- to the manners, way of going, and suitability of the horse to pleasure driving.We're very much looking forward to this addition to our program. It promises to be a lot of fun for guests and staff alike. The four weeks out of the summer that we'll be doing Pleasure Driving will differ in one other respect, in that we will not be offering our gourmet lunches, and the price of the course will reflect that with a reduction of $100. -- The beautiful university town of Antigonish, 12 min. from the farm, has many charming places to lunch. Everything from the gourmet Gabrieu's Bistrot and the gourmet restaurant at Silver Glen Art Center, to the kooky and somewhat hippy (everybody of all ages and political persuasions welcome) B2G Cafe. -- In addition, there are all kinds of other places from Chinese to typical Nova Scotian. The other weeks, the four-day course will be based on Combined Driving as usual, but this year we'll offer slightly more advanced instruction for returning guests and for those with some driving experience. This means that those slightly more advanced student/guests will be driving Preliminary dressage tests, rather than Training Level, and longer, a little more challenging cones courses. Another addition to our regular program will be Longlining Lessons. We've done this on a limited scale for the past two years, and during this time we've become more interested and more impressed with all the benefits and possibilities of longlining. And, we find our guests share our enthusiasm. Therefore, in 2003, we'll be offering more in depth longlining lessons to those who'd like to trade some driving time for this valuable ground ork. -- For those who want to have it all, abbreviated lessons longlining will be available afternoons as we've done in the past.. For those interested in renting the Charming Cottage right here on the farm, please know that it rents very early each season, and as of now, several weeks are already taken. However, there are many many really nice accomodations only 15 min. from the farm including the Sea'Scape Cottages which are small housekeeping cottages set on a bluff overlooking one of the most gorgeous scenes anywhere in the world. Also, many Bed Breakfasts, motels, and a nice, old inn. We hope you'll join us this year. We've got some spectacular Fjordhorses to teach you pleasurably and safely. And, as usual, we'll have a great international staff as well as several local young people who work really hard to see our guests have the time of their lives at BDF in Nova Scotia. Come to Nova Scotia and SEA for yourself why Money Magazine and CNN said Nova Scotia is one of the 12 Perfect Places in North America to spend a Holiday . . . Like an even more picturesque New England without the mass tourism. Or, come and SEA for yourself why one of last year's guests said after our Wednesday afternoon Beach Party with horses . . . You've made a dream come true. Best Regards, Carol Rivoire http://www.beaverdamfarm.com Beaver Dam Farm Fjords II R.R. 7 Pomquet, Nova Scotia B2G 2L4 Tel:(902) 386-2304 Fax:(902) 386-2149 Carole Rivoire, author of THE FJORDHORSE HANDBOOK, only book in English on the Fjord breed, available from Beaver Dam Farm, $36.95 US includes PH http://www.beaverdamfarm.com/book.htm
Re: Driving me nuts!
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To the new member looking desperately for a fjord. How about a rescue fjord? Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563
Re: Driving me nuts!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 12/19/2002 2:32:10 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Alas.as much as I try, I have yet the means or the location to get my first Fjord. I'm growing quite impatient and my distaste for the desert grows even faster. Arizona is for golfers - not Fjords. Look harder! I found my best horse in New Mexico! And I've heard of other fjords in Arizona also. Check out Los Trigos in Rowe, NM. They may or may not have some for sale now, but if they do, you will be getting a wonderful animal! :) Pamela A HREF=http://hometown.aol.com/northhorse/index.html;Northern Holiday Horses/A
Re: Driving me nuts!
This message is from: Warren Stockwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gretchen, check to see if you have any driving clubs in your area. I searched the internet for this if no luck email me privately with your area info and I will have my husband do a search for you. I am pretty computer challenged, most of the really good stuff comes from his effort. We have a club here in MN called whips and wheels and they are very helpful. Roberta - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2002 9:03 PM Subject: Driving me nuts! This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alas.as much as I try, I have yet the means or the location to get my first Fjord. I'm growing quite impatient and my distaste for the desert grows even faster. Arizona is for golfers - not Fjords. In the mean time, I'm learning all I can about this great breed. To Deb's comment - yes, it's great to see you Fjord owners out there promoting these great horses - afterall, that's how I first found out about them! Hopefully it'll continue to be a growing interest for many more horse folk (although honestly, I hope it doesn't get too huge!) While I'm new to the Fjord, I'm certainly not new to horses. I've done just about everything imaginable but currently pursue reining, pleasure, and starting those young ones! Can't say I'm into that showy stuff anymore - I'm mainly all about a utilitarian horseso having an animal do it all is very important to my program. Unfortunately, I lack in that do it all department - not the horse. While I've studied, taken some lessons and have read a few books, I'm still trying to get more information about the art of DRIVING. Does anyone have any videos, books, or any helpful information pertaining to driving Fjords?? Thanks in advance! Gretchen Karlson A HREF=http://hometown.aol.com/fjordlove/myhomepage/index.html;Karlson Equestrian Portraiture/A
Re: Nova Scotia Beginner Driving Vacations - 12 th Season Innovations
This message is from: Arthur Rivoire [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Everybody from Carol Rivoire at Beaver Dam Farm in Nova Scotia - All of us here in cold, snowy Nova Scotia are keeping the fires burning by planning the 12th season of our Beginner Driving Vacations. Each year we get more and more people returning to do the course a second or third time, and in the case of two of our guests, for the fifth time. -- We realized at the end of last season that we'd better get busy and plan something new for these returning guests --- And for the people who come to us with a little driving experience, we'll be offering more challenging courses next season. For instance, Preliminary dressage tests and cones courses for those qualified, and Training Level for the true ginners. --- So, in an effort to offer something new to returning guests, we've decided that instead of basing our beginner course entirely on the sport of Combined Driving . . . in 2003 we'll base some weeks around Pleasure Driving. That means ring classes and a lot of the fun obstacle classes; such as Gambler's Choice. It also means help in planning your Turnout (horse, harness, whip, vehicle, driver's clothes - colors- , apron, gloves, hat) -- Turnout is something that is of great concern to all Pleasure Drivers - both men and women. *** I'll never forget my first experience with a turnout. We were going to our first Pleasure Show, and the night before I called one of the officials, and asked what I was supposed to wear in the driving classes. She was very kind, and suggested I wear something coordinated with my horse and cart, and then she cautioned me not to forget my 'apron'. -- I, of course, assumed the apron in question was something like a kitchen pron. -- Hanging up the phone, I hightailed it to J.C. Penney's and bought a beige dress (to match my horse) and a black hat (to match her stripe), and some black cotton material to make an apron. -- With all the things to do getting ready to leave early in the morning, I didn't have time to make my apron, so stitched it up by hand in the truck on the way to the Maine Carriage Days Show. -- Everybody was so kind to us that weekend. Nobody laughed at my short-sleeved, knee-length beige J.C. Penny dress. And, they didn't even snicker when they saw my little square of black cloth tied around my waiste with a bow in the back. --- I drove Uloza that weekend. She was, (and still is), a fabulous mare that we had imported from Holland. At the time of this show, we'd just weaned her filly the week before, and she still had an impressive milk bag. She didn't have shoes, and her harness was a $150 Amish job that didn't fit too well. To say that our Turnout left something to be desired, is a big understatement -- However, nobody laughed, and in fact, they were exceedingly kind seeking us out to offer advice and help us with the impossibly ill-fitting harness. -- Despite it all, we won one of the pleasure classes (Novice probably). And I'll never forget the judge, Sheila Libby Alexander, actually followed us out of the ring to say - I just love your horse!. -- So, that was our first experience in Pleasure Driving. At Beaver Dam Farm next summer, our Pleasure Driving Weeks, as well as the Combined Driving weeks will continue to be formatted for beginner drivers, but we'll also accomodate and challenge those guests coming to us with a bit more experience. The fact we have so many teachers and such small class sizes allows us to customize our teaching. Whether it's Combined Driving, or Pleasure Driving, two basic elements of our courses will remain the same - #1 - Our goal is to teach you how to drive correctly and safely - #2 - We never forget that the name of our program is Nova Scotia Beginner Driving Vacation - and the two key words are Beginner and Vacation. -- Arthur and I and the staff have a heck of a time doing these vacations and from all reports, our guests have a great time as well. Best horse vacation I've ever been on . . . . It was the best vacation in 35 years of marriage . . . . Best vacation of our lives . . . Your farm has everything I love . . . The house we rent on the farm that we call The Charming Cottage is already rented for some weeks of the season, and it rents earlier and earlier each year. So, if you'd like to stay on the farm, please call soon. Otherwise, there are lots of nice Bed Breakfasts, plus other cottages, motels and small inns. Our rates have remained the same for several years, and although they were scheduled to go up next year, we've decided to hold the line for one more year. We hope you'll join us this summer. We've got some wonderfully pleasant and safe Fjordhorses to drive, and to tell you the truth, there's no better place on earth than Nova Scotia in the summertime. -- Winter, I must say, is something else entirely. Best Regards, Carol Rivoire In both http://www.beaverdamfarm.com Beaver Dam Farm Fjords II R.R. 7
Re: driving whips
This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/11/02 8:01:05 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I need to buy a driving whip. There are so many types and places to buy them. Can someone point me in the right direction? Hi Taffy You will find Bee Burr whips at ultralitewhips.homestead.com Thank you for the driving whip site. I've been wanting a much lighter one for a reasonable price and am not going to wait for Christmas to get mine. Carol M.
Re: driving whips
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/11/02 8:01:05 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I need to buy a driving whip. There are so many types and places to buy them. Can someone point me in the right direction? Hi Taffy You will find Bee Burr whips at ultralitewhips.homestead.com The whips are very light and not to expensive and she even has the correct way to measure for a whip on the site. I really like mine and have told both my husband and daughter I want another one for Christmas. Sue Sue Clark-Sorger Crown Oak Fjords Sandia Park NM
driving whips
This message is from: The Mercers [EMAIL PROTECTED] I need to buy a driving whip. There are so many types and places to buy them. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks! Taffy Mercer
RE: Dogs, weaning field trips having fun driving! (long)
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey all! One only has to look at the cover of this latest Fjord Herald to see the kind of relationship our Fjords have with our dog Skye. Skye has been with all our foals from their first day, and has even attended a birth or two and even helped Mama clean off the new foal. Our mares are perfectly comfortable with Skye around themselves and their babies. I hope my new puppy (Meg is just 7 weeks) will develop as good a relationship with the horses as Skye has. Our little boy Prins was weaned a bit earlier than normal this year so that his mom, Taffy could dry up before going to Libby this year. We took him off her at just a week over three months. We just moved Taffy out of the pasture and left Prins with his Aunt Emily. There was a little whinnying for the first day or two (honestly I think it was more Taffy Emily missing each other!), then everything settled down. The early weaning sure didn't hurt Prins; he just continued to gobble grass and grow like a weed! Prins has now just gotten home from spending the month of October at a local Pumpkin Patch, complete with a full petting/looking zoo. His room mate for the month was an older donkey named Mischief. Right next door was a huge sow with brand new pigs, a couple of llamas, mini horses mini donkeys, goats, geese, calves, and a free roaming heard of turkeys. Not to mention hoards of humans of every description. In typical Fjord manner, Prins took it all in stride. It was a great way to expose him to all the strange things in life! Dad and I took Taffy Emily out driving with our local driving club this last Saturday. It was a beautiful fall day with the temps in the 60's. The girls are doing great so far driving as a pair. After we got back to our trailers I took a friend and fellow Fjord owner (Maggie McLaughlin) for a short turn in our carriage. As I was cutting across a short connector road to turn around, Maggie asked if I could get through there. I thought she just meant the sharp turn.. No Problem! The girls hesitated slightly, I told them to go on. Suddenly there was a big bump and my right front wheel was sitting right atop a post about a foot high and 10 inches in diameter - the kind the Forest Service puts in to stop vehicles from cutting across! I stepped the girls ahead enough to drop the wheel back on the ground, and Maggie got out to shift the rear of the carriage over to straddle the post. After sliding the carriage enough so that the axle would clear the post I asked the horse to step up, which they quietly did to get clear of the last post, and then we got back in the carriage and went on. I was so proud of how quiet the girls were thru the whole thing. I love my Fjords Amy Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords Redmond, OR Fjord [EMAIL PROTECTED]
fjords in Driving World magazine
This message is from: sandra church [EMAIL PROTECTED] Haven't seen a post regarding the latest issue of Driving World. A friend briefly shared her copy with me I was delighted to see 3 fjord pictures in the magazine. Our very own lister Steve White is pictured with Torden, Alexander Gibson with Sunflower Mary Decher with Sunflower. ( I assume that Sunflower is the same fjord-just different handlers?) I'm thinking about subscribing to Driving World then maybe I'll get to read the articles too. Congratulations to those who obviously did well were recognized in the magazine!Sandra Loki in cold, wet Va. (for a change) Surf the Web without missing calls! Get MSN Broadband. Click Here
Re: WNV: driving fjords
This message is from: sandra church [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi-I got a phone call from a neighbor last night who said that the test results of a dead crow came back positive for WNV. He lives less than 1 mile from me. I am so thankful that my horses received their WNV shots last spring. This is just too close to homemakes me want to run to Home Depot buy a mosquito magnetmaybe it could be an early Xmas present for the entire family.I drove Loki for the first time in the pasture last weekend he's a totally different fjord out in the open. He all but snores when in the ring but he loves being in the open. He's thinking wheethis is fun I'm thinking I like the pokey Loki! More lessons practice are definitely needed for both of us. Please remember that I'm used to driving a mini there's a bit of difference in the horse power between Chief Loki. I enjoyed driving Chief in Richmond's Victorian Carriage Day at Maymont Park. We received 2nd place (out of 4 entries) in our musical presentation with another mini (probably would've done better if I had remembered the pattern) 2nd place in the People's Choice Award. After hauling 2 daughters to countless competitions for the past 16 years, it's finally MY turn! Hope everyone's enjoying the fall weather which finally arrived in VaSandra Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: Click Here
Powerful driving mare for sale
This message is from: linda [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a 9 year old mare for salevery beautiful...throws awesome babies...is broke to ride on trail.and is a powerful driving girl!!!...fast and strongshe's near Boise Idaho and am asking...$5500
Flyer....ps..........and Turlock driving classes
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Karen, You caught me.I have a Flyer, and a couple of others, too. Anyone want to buy a beautiful restored (black with royal pinstriping) road cart.how about an Albany cutter? Fully restored, too, with original sleigh bells on the shafts. Both restored by AD Buggy Shop in Ohio, premiere carriage restorers. Have my eye on a different starter 2-wheeler for my young Nattmann. Need to sell a couple of things before I can buy this other vehicle I want to go with my Fjord! Truly, have these 2 nifty vehicles for sale! No, we don't have snow here in the Central San Joaquin Valley in CA. Yes, Karen, 2-wheels are great for starting...I was thinking of end product and sort of skipped a couple steps in my recommendation of a driving vehicle. Can't wait to see Nattmann pulling my Flyer! (Noise and all.but it IT a VERY cushy ride) Not as noisy as the big hitch wagons! Turlock..same weekend as the Shady Oaks CDE. Hmmm...I already miss the exciting day on Saturday, (soccer with the kids leadline trail), and all their great hazards. Will get to watch driven dressage on Fridaygotta figure out how to sign up for leadline while I am up in Lodi!!! OK, so that leaves cones on Sunday...or Turlock driving classes...will probably stick around and help see? ...my hand is raised!! Actually, it would be fun getting more involved in the local Stuff.and I DO so love the driving! Carole Sweet
Therapeutic driving funding
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Sheri, Just a thought..The American Driving Society. Some on the list may know more about this than I do, as I am no longer a member of ADS but ADS has a special educational fund that may be available. The HOOPES-ADDIS EDUCATON TRUST provides funds for educational purposes. Audrey Bostwick, PA is the director of that fund. Contact the ADS to find out more. 810-664-8666 FAX: 810-664-2405 http://www.americandrivingsociety.org/ JEan in Fairbanks, Alaska, light rain and smoke, 60 degrees At 08:08 PM 8/6/2002 -0500, you wrote: This message is from: sheri kane [EMAIL PROTECTED] I guess I am writting this in hopes of finding some special funding for such a special program. I can tell you that when you see these special people riding/driving a real horse, you will never be the same again. We need to support one another. If you really love horses you will understand. Thanks for listening, I read the list everyday! Sheri and Red Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Rainbow's Enf Horse Driving Trial Aug. 10 11
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Marti - not to worry it was a great slip - I too had lost your website address and now have it again. Robyn in MD about 15 miles from Marti
Re: Rainbow's Enf Horse Driving Trial Aug. 10 11
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oops, sorry, that was supposed to go private. Too quick the fingers, too slow the brain. Martie bolinsj wrote: This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vivian, Try http://bo
Re: Rainbow's Enf Horse Driving Trial Aug. 10 11
This message is from: Vivian Creigh [EMAIL PROTECTED] bolinsj7/19/02 7:21 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vivian, Wish we were closer! We volunteer for almost anything Fjord if it includes food and fun with the beasties! Luck!! Martie, I need your website address again. As we now have a respectable number of Fjords entered I thought I could offer a Best Fjord in Trial trophy and your lovely stained glass would be the perfect prize. Vivian
Re: Rainbow's Enf Horse Driving Trial Aug. 10 11
This message is from: bolinsj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vivian, Wish we were closer! We volunteer for almost anything Fjord if it includes food and fun with the beasties! Luck!! Martie in MD Vivian Creigh wrote: This message is from: Vivian Creigh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Anyone on this list living close to Springfield VT and wanting to learn more about combined drivingvolunteering is an excellent opportunity. We have three Fjords entered so far this year and I feed my volunteers very well, I
Rainbow's Enf Horse Driving Trial Aug. 10 11
This message is from: Vivian Creigh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Anyone on this list living close to Springfield VT and wanting to learn more about combined drivingvolunteering is an excellent opportunity. We have three Fjords entered so far this year and I feed my volunteers very well, I'm told, on the day of the trial, plus there is a welcome party on Sat. at 5PM for officials, competitors and volunteers. If you are interested please get in touch with me at above e-mail address or call 802 885 5762. Unfortunately the event was so much fun last year that I've lost some volunteers to the competitive side. Also enetered lots of Morgans, a pair of German Riding ponies (driven by former Fjord enthusiast, Peter Bravmann) and a Gelderlander driven by Peter's new bride. Vivian Creigh
Driving Board
This message is from: Glen L. Porter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi: If someone has the instructions to make a driving/reining board would you please send them to me privately. We have a therapeutic riding, driving and grooming center and the board would be a big help for some of our clients. Thank you Pat and Glen
line driving fun day
This message is from: sandra church [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi-yes, it was a fun day because people (like me) who don't own a cart yet could compete. Some folks used just a surcingle with 2 lounge ropes. One lady used a saddle and figured out a safe way to use the reins. All breeds ages were therefrom a 14 month old filly to a 24 yr. old Morgan. Those who had carts didn't have to worry about bringing them. The horses ponies were exposed to various unusual obstacles which added valuable training experience for their future as driving animals. Shelly had planned a dressage course as part of the day but that seeming daunting to some folks so she switched it to the Gambler's Choice which was very popular. Also, Shelly had nice prizes such as lead ropes, leather cleaners, etc. instead of ribbons plus a really nice buffet lunch. Very casualeveryone cheering each other-a lot of fun. And you only need a nice fielda show ring is not necessary. Sandra in Va. Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. Click Here
Re: Line driving fun day
This message is from: The Mercers [EMAIL PROTECTED] This sounds like a ball! Is there anyone in the Washington State area who is interested in doing this? I live outside Kennewick in south central Washington. Taffy
Re: stallions, splints, driving, Kay
This message is from: Hope Carlson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Our neighbor runs his stallion with the mares all year. Rono has been kicked so much by the mares he is now crippled. Rono is a good boy and gentle with mares and people all the time and during breeding, it is kind of pitiful. Nice foundation bred quarter horse with a ROM in reining, used to be fun to ride, could even long line him with a kid up top in the barn. I learned to ride Western on the appy stallion AppleJack, he was older and trained tons, used to do circus tricks at the Santa Cruz Cty Fair. Riderless, he could be used like a border collie, would cut calves out from the herd. On my list of most amazing horses. Thor does not have splints, all kinds of arthritis, well used older boy, but no splints. We went on a road ride Sunday with the club, used the cart. Lots of fun, some good challenges for me, he was afraid of the big wagon pulled by the clydes, but not the forecart pulled by the team of percherons. Some of the riders' horses were afraid of the cart. Plus we had some traffic to deal with, bridges, dogs. Good for me as a beginner, it was the longest I've driven yet, 6.5 miles. What a newbie. Thor is much quieter out by himself than with a large group of horses, something else to deal with. We did best behind the Clydes and the skittish horses, found a sweet mare to establish a pace with. The cart is well balanced, it seemed to me that I could influence his pace by sitting the cart as if I were riding, is this true, is this something people use while driving? Little Kay is back from navel surgery, very healthy, has 5 days of shots to go thru, is very forgiving about the whole thing. May everyone have a nice ride with no bugs and a good breeze. Jon Hope N IL
Line driving fun day
This message is from: sandra church [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi-after trying to find several reasons not to attend the nearby Line Driving Fun Day (I don't have a competitive bone in my body -just hauled daughters to horse competitions for 15 years), I went...even though the horse trailer had a flat tire right in the driveway. Steve put on the spare I headed to Shelly Temple's farm with Loki. Loki had a blast! We placed in the cones class and the Gambler's Choice class he won the trail class. Most of the other horses/ponies were very green but had knowledgable/experienced handlers. I was the green handler and knew that I was too close to Loki's butt and that my hands were not perfect but Loki tolerated me and enjoyed doing something different. He barely blinked at the large wooden cow cut outs the flapping flags,etc. The best news was finding out that my cart (ordered thru Shelly from Driving Essentials) is ready will be delivered soon. So after reading about all the fun you guys have driving your fjordsI'm almost ready to join the fun...after a few more lessons from Shelly. Everyone was so complimentary of Loki at the competitionbut we all know how wonderful the breed is! Sandra in Va. MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: Click Here
Driving Vacation
This message is from: The Mercers [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Everyone, We (my husband and I) got home Monday night from the most spectacular driving weekend with Brian and Ursula Jensen of Trinity Fjords! I just purchased my first Fjords and have never driven before so figured I better get some lessons. I can highly recommend the driving weekend experience. Excellent instruction, great food and of course wonderful hosts. We arrived Friday afternoon and Brian hitched up a team and initiated me by driving one of his practice CDE courses! I won't repeat a few of the words that came out of my mouth as we headed for a tree I just knew we'd hit but of course missed! It was wild! I had two lessons each day and of course we chatted in between times and over dinner. I learned s much! Saturday morning I started by doing ground driving, then progressed to a meadow brook cart. Saturday afternoon we reviewed the morning lessons and then Brian hitched up a team and I drove a 4 wheeled buggy (sorry, can't remember the name of it). There was so much to learn and I was really surprised at how quickly I got better (not driving so drunk!) throughout the day. We ended the lesson with a pleasure drive down the road. Sunday morning we started out with review and then Brian really put me though my paces. I had to drive around assorted cones doing circles and figure 8's and drive to certain flags and/or letters around the arena and do all sorts of maneuvers. I think that was the best thing that could have happened to me because by concentrating on all of the other things my hands and driving became more smooth and everything just seemed to click. Wow, what a feeling of accomplishment! Sunday afternoon after my final lesson Brian hooked up his team of 4 and we went for a pleasure drive down the road. Watching Brian work the lines with a team of 4 was impressive. I've attached a couple of pictures of the farm. Where we live if the land isn't irrigated it's sagebrush and desert. The mountains, and Trinity Valley that Jensen's farm is named for, were a beautiful change of scenery. We stayed in the cabin and could sit on the front porch and look out over the pastures, mountains and Fjords. It was fun watching their brand new colt romp around his pasture! I've ordered my harness and am anxious to get started with my mares. We're already planning my husband's driving weekend! He came home full of ideas on how to set up some of our 40 acres for driving and things he could do on the farm (pull stumps, haul hay, etc,) with the Fjords. There's nothing like getting your spouse involved in it, too! Ü Taffy Mercer [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Trinity Fjords looking at cabin from homestead.jpg] [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Trinity Fjords looking toward homestead from cabin.jpg]
Driving Multiples with Fjords
This message is from: Ursula Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear list from Brian Jensen; I appreciate Dave McWethys article on his driving a four at Gladstone. From my experience Fjords seem to do very well in multiple hitches of any kind. I am speaking here of Tandem, Random, Unicorn, and four-in-hand hitches. We are readying our four for the first CDE of the season. Presently we are competing at the Preliminary level with the team. The word team in Carriage driving refers to four horses unlike the word team in draft driving referring to two horses. In the Western part of America we find very few fours competing in CDEs. This leaves the T.D.s working only with singles and pairs as they set up the Hazards of section E. Our previous CDE experiences have shown us that one must be very careful and thorough in looking at the gates of the Hazards. Often times there is not enough room provided to turn a four. I have found myself hungup in a Hazard where the groom had to dismount to help get the wagonette past a post. The CDE committee did recognise our appeal afterwards and that gate was given to us. On the cones course make sure you have the right measurements for the L. For singles and pairs it is 3 meters in and 4 meters out. For fours it is 4 meters in and 4 meters out. Usually organisers are very welcoming and helpful to team entrants as it is exciting to watch fours working through the marathon. I would appreciate hearing from other whips who drive multiples in competition, either Pleasure or CDEs. The Digest is a great forum to share our experiences, and assist each other as we learn and grow with the Fjords. P.S. Ursula will also be at the CDE driving her Raynor man as a single. Raynor appears to have fully recovered and is back on springs!!! Brian Jensen Ursula Brian Jensen Trinity Fjords Box 1032 Lumby BC Canada V0E-2G0 http://okjunc.junction.net/~ujensen/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] (250) 547-6303
a driving tale
This message is from: Philis Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] I don't usually write about my driving or riding experiences, but felt the drive I had today with my big Fjord mare, Karine, was noteworthy. First of all.I'm still under doctor's orders (after major back surgery four and a half months ago) not to work with horses yet.but when the beautiful weather and day are calling, I can't help myself! My husband hitched the big mare to my utility cart (I[m not supposed to lift that much yet) and off we went into the woods on some of our trails. We came to a pretty big slew hole about 16 feet wide and 12 feet long. I drove Karina to the left of the worst part. She took on some brush and small aspen trees. One tree, about three inches in diameter wedged between the shaft Karina's body. I pulled her to a stop and asked her to back up..she tried and promptly sat down in the muck like a dog.totally stuck in her harness. If I would have asked her to go forward, we both would have been whipped with that aspen tree! I jumped out, telling Karina to whoa. I was able to unhitch the shaft loop from the harness then I unbuckled the girth on the left side, jumped onto the cart and over to the right side, Karina still sat very still and didn't panic. I then released the harness on the right and when she felt the release, she jumped up and out of the mess. Neither of us was hurt. Of course, I walked her home..(can't ride for a year) and my son went with his truck and pulled the cart out of the mess. When things go like that I say the price of that horse just went up another $1000.00!! It's nice to know my horse trusts me and all is well that ends well..or something like that. Fjords sure are great horses!! Philis Anderson
Re: Driving Arena
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah [EMAIL PROTECTED] GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marsha, We should have known you would know these things. And what about the size for polo? :) Arena polo is something like 60x120 meters. (Our local carriage club used to set up the dressage arena for CDEs in the Horse Park's winter polo arena.) Sorry, no experience with field polo, other than driving around on one field, once. HUGE!!! Particularly when one is driving an 11.2hh donkey who is so nervous that she can't move faster than the frightened mouse creep. ;-) Marsha Jo HannahMurphy must have been a horseman-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] anything that can go wrong, will! 15 mi SW of Roseburg, Oregon
Re: Driving Arena
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Marsha, We should have known you would know these things. And what about the size for polo? :) Maybe play polo too? I can attest that 60' x 130' is too small for anything but a mini or small pony. Unless, of course, you're going Intermediate, Advanced, or FEI levels, then it's 40x100 meters. Yeah, in my dreams Gail Russell Forestville CA [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Driving Arena
This message is from: ruth bushnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am going to put in a driving arena. What size do you suggest? Ours is 150x200' and seems to be just right Gene even does figure-8's with the stagecoach in it. Ruthie, nw mt
Re: Driving Arena
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah [EMAIL PROTECTED] GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] quoted/wrote: And, how about a good, hardy grass that can survive in fine sandy loam soils? [...] At least initially, we are going to try to do it in grass. Maybe play polo too? Somewhere amongst all these packed books, I've got one on arenas. My recollection is that the secret for turf arenas is some sort of coarse, heavy plastic mesh that gets buried a half inch or so in the seed bed. That way, the roots all have something to cling to, and you don't get (as much) hoof pocking when the grass has just been watered. As for grass varieties, consult you local school playground or soccer field maintenance crew, to see what does well in your area. I am going to put in a driving arena. What size do you suggest? I can attest that 60' x 130' is too small for anything but a mini or small pony. When we lived in California, that was all the space we dared excavate to make a level spot, so I made do, driving my donkey in it. If you're likely to want to do driven dressage or combined driving events, the preferred arena is 40x80 METERS (131.25' x 262.5'). Unless, of course, you're going Intermediate, Advanced, or FEI levels, then it's 40x100 meters. Yeah, in my dreams Marsha Jo HannahMurphy must have been a horseman-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] anything that can go wrong, will! 15 mi SW of Roseburg, Oregon
Re: Driving Arena
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] And, how about a good, hardy grass that can survive in fine sandy loam soils? We just cut down a bunch of fruit trees (sob!) today to FINALLY put one in. At least initially, we are going to try to do it in grass. Maybe play polo too? Morning everyone, I am going to put in a driving arena. What size do you suggest? Gail Russell Forestville CA [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Driving Arena
This message is from: The Mercers [EMAIL PROTECTED] Morning everyone, I am going to put in a driving arena. What size do you suggest? Taffy Mercer
Re;: driving clinic (foaling)
This message is from: John Eunice Bosomworth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mary~ Won't help any to worry about your mare foaling.Mothers, mares, cows, sows, etc. have been giving birth for years. Might as well relax!!I'm always glad it is not me. :) Hope you soon get to see a frolicking foal. Fjordally yours, Eunice ~~ John Eunice Bosomworth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Deere Country Fjords--- where visitors are always welcome! Ayton, Ontario, CANADA tel. 519-665-2303 ~~
Re: driving clinic
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Jan Do you have a foal yet? I keep expecting each day to see the birth posted on the list. Our mare is beginning to develop an udder. She sure is huge - looks like a pot bellied pig! I am beginning to act like an anxious mother. I have been quite calm all winter, but as the time approaches, my worries are going up. Read your list advertisement of the driving clinic and have a few questions. If we bring both of our horses, what is the per day charge. We would only be driving one at a time. Also, if I wanted to trade off and let my husband take a turn at driving, would there be a separate charge for him? We had over an inch of rain yesterday and some marble sized hail. But, I guess we were lucky. Bedford city, about 1/2 hr away had a tornado or something akin to one hit the downtown area. Hope all is well with you, your family and of course, horses. Mary Harvey
Re: Driving whips
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sue, great to hear Keswick is doing so well, adapting!! Jean Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Send $20 Three Horses Press PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563
Driving whips
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Next Thursday I am off to Colorado to visit Beth and Sandy at Starfire Farms for a few days. My colt Keswick is there with them being a horse, being raised as an orphan by people, he really was unsure of what he was. He is with the 2 babies born at Starfire this year and is doing great. My question for the drivers on the list is, what length whip do I need for a pair. I have the right whips for singles driving but will shortly have my pair of fjords up and going and need a longer whip. On the way to Starfire I will be going through Colorado Springs and Paul's is right off the interstate and they usually have a great selection of whips, and I thought I would take the time and buy one. Sue Sue Clark-Sorger Crown Oak Fjords Sandia Park NM
Shasta driving
This message is from: Lassesen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jack, Shasta even when it is snowing is ok. I have been on it just before it has closed and it is not due to snow but due to snow and fog. Before you leave check the 800 road number for California and plug in I-5. They will tell you if you are required to carry chains. Travel during the daylight hours will insure less closure if it does snow. They tend to close down at night if it is snowing. This weekend looks good so far... but in Oregon if you want the weather to change... wait a minute. Welcome to Oregon. Salem is a good location. Catherine Lassesen
RE: Driving clinic with Olaf Nyby?
This message is from: Dagrun Aarsten [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Lori, I was looking through some old emails and I found this one that I hadn't seen before! What a wonderful website you have - great pictures, from the clinic, from your farm, and of your horses! And designing and building your own farm - what a dream! Maybe in 20 years from now I'll do the same... Or any of you know a nice, rich (male) unmarried fjord fan who wouldn't mind moving to Norway? That would speed things up a little...:-) Dagrun -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Lori Albrough Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2001 3:14 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: Driving clinic with Olaf Nyby? This message is from: Lori Albrough [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dagrun Aarsten wrote: Hi folks, I heard that Olaf Nyby from Norway recently held a driving clinic somewhere in the US, and that there were Fjords participating. Any of you listers? Hi Dagrun: We also attended a clinic with Olaf Nyby which was held in May of this year near Ottawa, Ontario Canada. I have posted some pictures of me and my mare Cindy in the clinic, also a photo of the stallion Felix and some other clinic photos on our web-site at http://www.bluebirdlane.com/nyby.html We greatly enjoyed and benefitted from the clinic. In response to your sensitive horse inquiry, there was one very sensitive yet talented welsh pony at the clinic. Olaf felt the owner didn't push him (the pony) enough and hence wasn't really tapping into his abilities. The owner was in effect letting the ponies sensitivities back her off. We watched as Olaf drove the pony in lovely canter serpentines with flying changes across the center line. I was impressed with how well Olaf communicated with the pony, and he (pony) didn't seem at all over-taxed by this, but rather seemed to enjoy showing off. Lori Albrough Moorefield Ontario PS - Dagrun, I am really enjoying your posts about the horses you have known in Norway. Having met some of them, and seen offspring of others, it is most interesting to hear more about them.
Re: Driving clinic with Olaf Nyby?
This message is from: Lori Albrough [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dagrun Aarsten wrote: Hi folks, I heard that Olaf Nyby from Norway recently held a driving clinic somewhere in the US, and that there were Fjords participating. Any of you listers? Hi Dagrun: We also attended a clinic with Olaf Nyby which was held in May of this year near Ottawa, Ontario Canada. I have posted some pictures of me and my mare Cindy in the clinic, also a photo of the stallion Felix and some other clinic photos on our web-site at http://www.bluebirdlane.com/nyby.html We greatly enjoyed and benefitted from the clinic. In response to your sensitive horse inquiry, there was one very sensitive yet talented welsh pony at the clinic. Olaf felt the owner didn't push him (the pony) enough and hence wasn't really tapping into his abilities. The owner was in effect letting the ponies sensitivities back her off. We watched as Olaf drove the pony in lovely canter serpentines with flying changes across the center line. I was impressed with how well Olaf communicated with the pony, and he (pony) didn't seem at all over-taxed by this, but rather seemed to enjoy showing off. Lori Albrough Moorefield Ontario PS - Dagrun, I am really enjoying your posts about the horses you have known in Norway. Having met some of them, and seen offspring of others, it is most interesting to hear more about them.
Driving clinic with Olaf Nyby?
This message is from: Dagrun Aarsten [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi folks, I heard that Olaf Nyby from Norway recently held a driving clinic somewhere in the US, and that there were Fjords participating. Any of you listers? He lives in the same little place I grew up in Norway. I remember seeing him driving his Oldenburg four-in hand which was impressive. Now he only trains horses and teaches driving, without having horses of his own. He seems to be a great driver and teacher, the only negative thing I've heard is that he can be a little too dominant with extremely sensitive horses. If any of you attended I'd be really interested to hear about it! Dagrun
About rules for the driving classes, Turlock
This message is from: Dagrun Aarsten [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi everybody Can someone tell me really quickly fundamental rules for the driving classes (cones course)? We are taking Tinn to Turlock early tomorrow morning!!! Will be great. In Norway, there are always two people in the cart, the driver and the groom. Is it the same here? The driver needs to wear some sort of hat/cap (or helmet of one prefers), gloves and an apron. Any differences? I'll be in one of the last classes so hopefully I'll see how things work :-) Hope to see you all soon! I'll be wearing a white Norges Fjordhestlag T-shirt (until it gets too dirty) so if you see mee come and say hi! Ruthie and I will leave early tomorrow morning. See you then! Dagrun PS: I promised Norges Fjordhestlag (the Norwegian Fjord association) to write an article for their magazine. It'll be fun to be a journalist. Hey I can go around interviewing people! .Next thing you know I'll get a TV team and travel around making a documentary about fjords in America! But that will be next year maybe...:-)
therapy driving fjords
This message is from: hskane [EMAIL PROTECTED] Does anyone out there have information about wheelchair assessable driving carts? Our Reins therapeutic riding/driving program just finished its first year of driving classes. We made the front page of the local press and we may have a $$ donation for a wheelchair cart. I have 1 video of a cart made for sale but would like more to choice from if possible. This year we used an easy entry cart. It worked out ok but very light weight and tippy for most clients. My Fjordhorse was a dream for this purpose. I had the time of my life, Ive gotta admit. Thanks in advance. Sheri and Red
Driving lessons?
This message is from: Anjer Farms [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, Does anyone know someone in the Saratoga,New York area that teaches driving? Thanks, Andrea
Re: driving club meet
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 8/19/01 5:10:19 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think that I shall get a little yellow ducky to present to the one party at our next meeting for enduring the downpour and having a good time. And wouldn't you know it today is dry and nice and sunny. LOL Carol! Sounds like you made the best of an unpredictable situation and had a good weekend after all. At least no one commented about the pig pen : ) We have a driving club here, but so far I have not been able to make it to a meet. Looking forward to it eventually! Brigid M Wasson San Francisco Bay Area, CA A HREF=http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html;Our /A A HREF=http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html;Fjords/A / )__~ /L /L
driving club meet
This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List, I have to share my weekend and my first driving club meet at my place with you. I worked like a dog for three days getting the house to look like Martha Steward lived here and my husband even mowed the lawn real nice. Then I sort of cleaned the pig pen to rid it of much smell and threw down half a bag of lime the morning of the meet. I had 4 nice routes mapped out of varying length and all was set to go. Well then it rained on Sat. morning, but numerous checks of the radar picture online assured me it was only a morning rain. One member and friend arrived at 11:30 and was on the trail by 12:00 another very large trailer arrived and they had a team of Shires and a large people hauler to drive. As the team was leaving I noticed a rain squall coming down the road as I was directing them to get to the less traveled route for their drive. They only had one umbrella, so I sped back to my house to get more and rain coats too. I caught up to them and away they went prepared for the little rain. Meanwhile another trailer pulled in and we got them parked. Well it rained and rained and rained and we were about to send out a search party to see if the drivers were OK. The last trailer to arrive never even took the horse out since it would not let up with the rain. But the rest of us had a good time chatting and exchanging horse talk. The two parties finally came back and despite the rain, enjoyed the pretty roads they drove along. My husband and I hunted up warm dry clothes for all and put the soaked stuff in the dryer. We all had a good time eating and enjoying the many potluck dishes everyone brought. All agreed that they would not forget about this drive for a long time. I think that I shall get a little yellow ducky to present to the one party at our next meeting for enduring the downpour and having a good time. And wouldn't you know it today is dry and nice and sunny. My riding partner and I had a good ride and discovered a new trail to use through the woods. I think that I can even get my cart down it too. I can't wait till fall to enjoy our colors this year. So I hope all had as nice a weekend. -- Built FJORD tough Carol M. On Golden Pond Northern Wisconsin
driving 4 other thoughts
This message is from: wanda m hill [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is from Joel Harman. It appears some messages haven't been going through lately but will try. Haven't done 4-up yet. Stallion makes 4-up with 2 geldings more than I care to deal with. Easier to string them out on farm equipment. It is nice to see 5' of dirt turning behind the disc. Arena work is great but personally would rather turn dirt or skid logs. Went to a invitational draft horse show in Redmond a few wks ago. Was fun. Lots of folks interested in fjords. Won a nice stained glass window in log skid. Hope to have enough horseflesh to compete in multiple hitches next year. Sent this once already but will send again. Dufur Threshing Bee this weekend, south of The Dalles OR. Harvesting wheat with a binder, header, threshing it with a steam powered stationary thresher. Some plowing other horsepowered implements. Bye
driving article in Horse Illustrated magazine
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi All- I really enjoyed the August issue of Horse Illustrated magazine. It contains a detailed article on alternative riding disciplines (competitive trail riding, polo, etc.) which was very interesting, as well as an article on driving. The article describes driving in general, followed by a brief description of the various disciplines. On page 81 is a very nice photo of a Fjord horse pulling a smaller four-wheeled vehicle. The driver horse look very smart. Anyone know who this is? I just about lost my lunch as I turned to page 84! There is a photo depicting breed pleasure driving at a QH show. The buckskin QH is moving in a typical WP jog under a fine harness, hitched to a two-wheel cart which is sized for a Shetland Pony!! The shafts jut up at a 45 degree angle, and the driver looks as if she will topple out the rear of the vehicle. The whip is firmly in its holder : / Brigid M Wasson San Francisco Bay Area, CA A HREF=http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html;Our /A A HREF=http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html;Fjords/A / )__~ /L /L
Re: Nova Scotia Beginner Driving Vacation in Horse Classic
This message is from: Patryjak [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for the heads up on the Horse Classic Calendar, Carol...Hmm, I wonder how many of our friends will be getting THAT calendar for Christmas this year with Mira's picture... Sounds like a good Fjord promo piece! Betsy Patryjak...in Michigan, where we are getting things ready for the Farm and Fjord babysitter so we can attend Blue Earth
Re: Nova Scotia Beginner Driving Vacation in Horse Classic
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wonderful honor there Carol. Good job!!! Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Amazon.com to order
Re: Nova Scotia Beginner Driving Vacation in Horse Classic
This message is from: LarryMargaret Shorhen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi from Hunbun's Fjords near Calgary, Alberta. I was just wondering if you knew the price of these calendars or does Virginia have an e-mail or fax number. Sounds like the Fjords are well represented. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Marg -Original Message- From: Arthur Rivoire [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: July 13, 2001 5:26 AM Subject: Re: Nova Scotia Beginner Driving Vacation in Horse Classic This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Arthur Rivoire) Hi from Carol Rivoire at Beaver Dam Farm in Nova Scotia - This is a big-time Brag Alert - We're really thrilled this morning at Beaver Dam Farm because yesterday we received the first copies of the Horse Classic Equine Calendar for 2002, and our Nova Scotia Beginner Driving Vacation is featured as one of two recommended Equine Vacations. The other is in Costa Rica. The Fjords got tremendous coverage --- 11 photos if you can imagine, and a full page of text. Costa Rica only got a half page. Betsy Patryjak's mare, Mira, is featured. She was at Beaver Dam Farm on consignment when the Horse Classic crew was here. She's shown with one of our European Interns, Lida Talma from Holland. Lida, or The Lovely Lida, as she was known, is the namesake for Mira's filly, LIDAMIR. The photos they chose are really great. There's a lovely one of Gjest in harness, and others of him being driven by our beginner driver guests. There's also a wonderful photo of an 11 yr. old girl driving the cones course in a marathon vehicle with our mare, Holly (Solar). It's a great action photo with Holly bending round the curve and the young girl doing just what she was taught. -- This beautiful, full-color calendar is available at almost all tack shops throughout the U.S. and Canada, or you can order it from Horse Classics by writing to Virgina P. Clemens, 4799 Lower Mountain Road, New Hope, PA 19838, tel. 215-794-5878. Best Regards, Carol Rivoire Carol and Arthur Rivoire Beaver Dam Farm Fjords II R.R. 7 Pomquet Antigonish County Nova Scotia B2G 2L4 902 386 2304 http://www.beaverdamfarm.com
Sterilizing a Bit/Driving Questionnaire
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I just throw my bits into the dishwasher periodically. They get shiney, too. I would also like to announce that I am compiling a Questionnaire about Driving Issues. This arose from a lot of back-and-forth on the CD-List about the ADS listening to the concerns of the ordinary driver. I do not consider myself very well-versed on the issues, just game enough to accidentally volunteer. (I suggested that a questionnaire be made and the challenge was thrown back to me.) My suggestion, my endeavor. I would like to have questions/concerns sent to my private e-mail as it is much easier for me to see individual mailings than to scan endless lists. I know lots of Fjord folk drive and some are ADS members, some not. This is a pretty open questionnaire and NOT breed specific. The original purpose was to bring our concerns to the ADS Ruling body, to be able to have everyone see at a glance where they were on the opinion continuum and to expedite the discemination of information. I hope those purposes hold up. I would like to send in my compiled Questionnaire by August with a publication in the driving magazine The Whip (maybe also Driving West?). Since EVERYONE does not get The Whip, I would hope that friends will copy the questionnaire and forward it to friends. The bigger the response from the driving community, the better for everyone. Thanks. Pamela Garofalo
Re: Olaf Nyby Driving Clinic
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] My Annie is now on a bit that is much more effective. The moment I tried this new bit I could feel that she was a much happier Fjord. Could you tell us what bit you changed to? and what kind of bit you were using before? It might be of help to others! Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, 19 1/2 hours sunlight today! Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Olaf Nyby Driving Clinic
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I too would like to thank Cheryl for the wonderful opportunity she gave to those who attended the Olaf Nyby Driving Clinic. As a new comer to the world of driving I learned so much and feel as if I have arrived ! I had a wonderful time and can testify to the wonderful teaching style of Olaf Nyby. He not only is very experienced, Olaf has a gifted ability to help each individual with charm and patience. As someone who had taught for a good many years, I know that teaching is an art and not everyone has the talent. Olaf Nyby does! My Annie is now on a bit that is much more effective. The moment I tried this new bit I could feel that she was a much happier Fjord. My driving ability is much improved and so is my confidence! So, thank you Olaf AND Cheryl! Pat McCurdy and BDF Anitra Cato, NY
Olaf Nyby Driving Clinic
This message is from: Lori Albrough [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks to Cheryl Beillard of Wake-Robin Farm for arranging the driving clinic with Olaf Nyby this past weekend held near Ottawa Ontario. Olaf is one of the top driving trainers in Norway (in Norway he gives over 25 clinics per year). Olaf has worked all over the world including the Royal palace and he really knows his stuff. This man could take the lines from any driver and make their horse look better. The clinic horses were 6 Fjords, 2 Welsh Ponies, 1 Canadian horse, and 1 Canadian/Appaloosa cross. The Fjords present included two 3 year old mares - Julie Will's Silviann and Cheryl Beillard's Tunica, and three mature mares - Pat McCurdy and BDF Anitra, Linda Wollowitz and Vesle Blakka, and Lori Albrough with Cindy. Pat Wolfe drove the stallion Felix. The horses/drivers were divided into four groups consisting of either two or three turnouts, based on the combined experience of horse and driver. Each group had two lessons per day. Every group, including the advanced drivers, started the day with a long-lining lesson. At noon we had a theory session on rein- and whip-handling techniques. Later that day, we hitched and worked on our particular goals. For myself, I wanted to work on getting my horse more forward, but collected, bending and supple. It was nice to see how much my horse could do, once I figured out how to ask her for it. The second day was held outside, and started with long-lining, then moving on to work in the cart. In the morning Cindy and I worked on driving up into the bridle, bending, circles, figure eights and serpentines. In the afternoon Cindy and I drove with Pat and Felix and we did a cones course, and introduced cantering. Fun! Throughout the course of the clinic Olaf was making suggestions on changes to equipment, such as bit, whip, cart, etc, that would improve our performance. He suggested Cindy might be happier in a bit with a port rather than a mullen mouth (I found them about the same), a longer whip (this helped), and raising the seat of my cart (this helped too). I came away pleased with my mare, and very inpsired to come home and work with my other horses. For me, it was certainly worth the eight hour drive to get to the clinic. The facility at Green Glen farm was wonderful, with a large 90' x 200' indoor arena as well as outdoor driving areas. The staff was great and attentive, bedding and mucking out was included and the stalls were kept picked all day. A variety of food and drinks were available on site. Attention to detail on the part of the staff was definitely there. Well done and thanks again to Cheryl and her helpers! Lori Albrough Moorefield Ontario
