Robin Groves Driving Clinic, Colrain, Mass.

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Driving Clinic With Robin Groves May 31 & June1 • Get Away Weekend At Penfrydd Horse Farm in beautiful Colrain. Ma. A Gorgeous setting, 20 minutes from major highway. • Two days of driving instruction including Dressage, Cones, and Hazards with Adva

Driving Clinic in Greybull, Wy.

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For you driving connoisseurs and Therapeutic Riding/Driving enthusiasts:   Body and Spirit, Inc. Therapeutic Riding Program is hosting a driving clinic at the McFadden Ranch in Greybull, Wy. on April 5 and 6.  Body and Spirit has had the VERY fortunate

Fjords in Berlin, singles driving championship in Poland

and don't really want to go to the ER, so I'm not sure if the wrist is broken or just a severe sprain, but everything, activity-wise, is pure torture and it's very swollen. Fortunately, the knee is OK. Nancy, where in Poland is the singles driving championship? I live right on the

Carriage Driving Clinic

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I thought those the Ohio area might be interested in a carriage driving clinic with Lisa Singer.? Our Western Reserve Carriage Club is sponsoring a clinic with Lisa May 10/11.? It will be held at a beautiful new driving center (Windy Knoll)in ?Sullivan

Spooky horse driving/vacuuming static

. Wow, wow, wow!!! The Quadrille was fabulous. I came out of lurkdom just to say that I thought Lisa's discussion, included below just in case someone missed it, on driving a spooky or green horse was wonderful. Even those of us who have been driving a while should read this again to shake l

Re: Driving the spooky horse

This message is from: Dianne White <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I need to add my 2 cents worth here too. I started as a green driver with a green horse. Draako was my first (well really, only Fjord) so the breed was foreign to me. A friend suggested that I join the local driving club and learn to

Re: Driving the spooky horse

This message is from: Starfire Farm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would like to second what Lisa has posted regarding being thorough with your driving training. I had the privilege of working with a very respected, true horseman, who drove drafts. He actually drove a famous 6 and 8-up hi

Re: We've got a CoverGirl and CoverFjord on the front of Driving Digest!!!!!

Reidar will be happier in the long run. DeeAnna http://classicbells.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I pried open my frozen mailbox and, WOW, there she was - Linda Syverson-Kerr!! She's driving a lovely cutter pulled by the beauteous Reidar... The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw

Lisa's Post on Driving Training

This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I wanted to be sure to thank Lisa for her post on driving safety and training. I vividly remember her posts from several years ago, and have always appreciated them. One thing that stuck in my mind that she did not rep

RE: We've got a CoverGirl and CoverFjord on the front of Driving Digest!!!!!

This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> GREAT COVER! Catherine Lassesen Hestehaven - "The Horse Garden" & Hundehaven - "The Dog Heaven" www.hestehaven.com / [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-541-825-3027 Southern Oregon   The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw

Re: We've got a CoverGirl and CoverFjord on the front of Driving Digest!!!!!

This message is from: Genie Dethloff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >I pried open my frozen mailbox and, WOW, there she was - Linda >Syverson-Kerr!! She's driving a lovely cutter pulled by the >beauteous Reidar and is >wearing a gorgeous fur coat and hat! It's a wonderfu

We've got a CoverGirl and CoverFjord on the front of Driving Digest!!!!!

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I pried open my frozen mailbox and, WOW, there she was - Linda Syverson-Kerr!! She's driving a lovely cutter pulled by the beauteous Reidar and is wearing a gorgeous fur coat and hat! It's a wonderful photo full of beauty and action and gi

Driving the spooky horse

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List ! Recovered from our great trip to KY. Weather is deteriorating today, so stuck inside, catching up on e-mail. I have been following loosely, a thread on the Carriage Driving list about bitless driving, and it seems to follow the current

driving with/out blinkers

This message is from: "Debby Stai" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I ride my fjords, but have a small pony I drive...he actually can turn his head around and look at me when I'm driving him, if I allow itI lunged and lunged and ground drove this guy for so long before he ever got

Re: to use blinkers or not when driving spook-prone Fjord?

again, jen On 1/26/08, Alicia Thompson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This message is from: Alicia Thompson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > HI, I would try going back to ground driving first. Keep the blinkers and > reward her for calming down. If you have someone to pull the cart aroun

re: to use blinkers or not when driving spook-prone Fjord?

This message is from: Alicia Thompson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> HI, I would try going back to ground driving first. Keep the blinkers and reward her for calming down. If you have someone to pull the cart around her or behind her while you lead her or tie her up it will teach her to calm do

RE: to use blinkers or not when driving spook-prone Fjord?

This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> HI Jen, I have been on the Combined Driving List and the RED list for many years, but have frequented neither recently. I think Karen McCarthy still reads them from time to time.I believe I have seen vivid descriptio

Re: to use blinkers or not when driving spook-prone Fjord?

This message is from: "jen frame" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello Jean, and thank you for that info that they drive in open bridles in Norway. That gives me some encouragement that an open bridle may be the thing to do with Splendora. When you say start again, do you mean start by gr

RE: to use blinkers or not when driving spook-prone Fjord?

This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You should keep the blinkers on and go back to ground driving. And get professional help. This may not be a driving horse. My husband and I are victims of a carriage accident, with a professional German certified driver a

re: to use blinkers or not when driving spook-prone Fjord?

This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> In Norway they generally do NOT use blinkers driving their Fjords! Open bridles is what I see on most every photo of Fjords driving in Norway. If you do go with an open bridle be sure to start without the cart, from the beginning

re: to use blinkers or not when driving spook-prone Fjord?

This message is from: "jen frame" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi List, I have been driving my new Fjord mare (got her in October) and she is doing fabulously. But I have the intuitive feeling that she may feel more safe withOUT the blinkers on her driving bridle. I am wondering what yo

Re: Crown Jewel & Bitless driving

Crown Jewel, wrote an article about their training, which you can read in the Fall 2007 (most recent) issue of the Herald. Personally, I would not even entertain the idea of driving my horses "voice only" anywhere around here, as our property is not as secluded as theirs. We live in a

Crown Jewel & Bitless driving

This message is from: "jen frame" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I just learned about Crown Jewel from one of your posts. I went to the website and they are doing something that fascinates me: they are driving their Fjords bitless! Does anybody else on this list drive bitless? If so, how

RE: Driving Adventures

This message is from: "Cherie Mascis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >for the first time ever I felt the draw of driving. I can hardly wait for my >next lesson! >Kate >and Joe (who CAN pull, but just doesn't think he should) >and Della (who seems to do everything with

Driving Adventures

: to harness up the ponies Joe has some fairly solid driving experience in his past, but my one attempt to drive him previously did not turn out too well. He became flustered and agitated and the trainer I was working with advised me to bail out (he was driving). Della Ree has never

Re: driving bits

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/18/2007 10:12:45 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Do any of you drive with a Kimberwicke? Yes, I drive with Kimberwicke bits. I use the Uxeter style with low port solid mouth (my girls do not like jointed

Re: driving bits

This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Myler makes driving bits with butterfly and elbow cheeks, probably would make a Liverpool cheek too. I have the butterfly Myler with a solid low port (wide) mouthpiece (MB 15) and also the elbow with the same mouthpiece. I got the

Re: driving bits

This message is from: "Melinda Schumacher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sure! Melinda On Nov 19, 2007 8:25 PM, jen frame <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This message is from: "jen frame" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Hi Melinda, I am sure that one can find Kimberwicke bits for much > less--like $35 or so. But th

Re: driving bits

This message is from: "jen frame" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Melinda, I am sure that one can find Kimberwicke bits for much less--like $35 or so. But those are made in Pakistan and some are decent and others are awful. The specific Kimberwicke I am refering to is a Myler bit, and Myler bits are expens

Re: driving bits

This message is from: "Melinda Schumacher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Kimberwicks cost $110?! Is that what you are saying? Mine was $25 or $35. just curious about that, Melinda On 11/19/07, Gail Russell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > If you

RE: driving bits

This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If you are brave, you can search google what you want, and add "craigslist" as a search term. I just bought a pair of Cliff Lynch chinks from someone in Virgina that way. There is a risk, because there is no feed back system. I paid with pa

Re: driving bits

This message is from: "jen frame" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> HI Carol, I agree that if it works well: use it! But it will cost me $110 to buy it to find out if it works well! Basically I am wondering if other Fjord owners ever drive in a riding bit.? Thanks, Jen On 11/19/07, Carol Makosky <[EMAIL P

driving bits

This message is from: Carol Makosky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Do any of you drive with a Kimberwicke? I think my friend used one when he owned his Fjord. If it works well, then use it, I say. -- Built Fjord Tough Carol M. On Golden Pond N. Wisconsin The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: ht

RE: Interesting driving team blog!

This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> And see the white marking...quite large. Gail http://hest.no/blogg/?bid=8236&blid=45359 Subject: Interesting driving team blog! This message is from: "Steve Sessoms" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://hest

Interesting driving team blog!

This message is from: "Steve Sessoms" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://hest.no/blogg/?bid=12554&blid=44585 ~ Meredith Sessoms ~ Moulton AL USA ~ Dorina . NFR Aagot . TK Anjanette . TK Arlo . and Pepper the black one ~ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw

Re: bits for riding and driving Fjords

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you Carol and Susan. I'm beginning to realize that it might be easier to find an English bit than Western. I like the idea of the eggbutt french link snaffle. I'll check out the web sites also. Linda ** See

Re: bits for riding and driving Fjords

@angus.mystery.com Sent: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 11:25 am Subject: Re: bits for riding and driving Fjords This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, I have some bit questions. Can you give me some suggestions about where to get bits larger than 5"? They just aren't available at stores aroun

Re: bits for riding and driving Fjords

This message is from: Carol Makosky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I use a 5 -1/2 inch size bit and I like what Iowa Valley Carriage has to offer at reasonable prices.Get back to me if you cannot access the catalog from this site. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] H

Re: bits for riding and driving Fjords

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, I have some bit questions. Can you give me some suggestions about where to get bits larger than 5"? They just aren't available at stores around here. I will have to order them. I wish I could see them in person before buying. What size bit

Re: bits for riding and driving Fjords

than the mullen--it is slightly more arched). I have seen many bits with a mullen mouthpiece, but have never seen a Glory mouthpiece on a riding bit, so I am wondering if it is OK to ride and drive in a Glory driving bit. And by "ok" I don't mean OK by show rules, I mean OK for the hor

Re: bits for riding and driving Fjords

hpiece on a riding bit, so I am wondering if it is OK to ride and drive in a Glory driving bit. And by "ok" I don't mean OK by show rules, I mean OK for the horse to use a driving bit for riding. I know this is a very basic and naiive question, but perhaps the different angle of the

driving

This message is from: donna mcgeein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Catherine, Thanks so much for the info to contact Amy. I'll call and write her ASAP, Donna _ Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Café. Stop by today. ht

bits for riding and driving Fjords

This message is from: "safreivald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> When I bought my Fjord gelding from Julie Will she recommended the Glory butterfly bit (mullen) for him. I took her advice and ordered one--he was very comfortable and responsive in it, so I got another one for my riding bridle--if it works,

Driving fjord mare for sale

need to find a new home for my driving fjord. Tyra I has been listed on Dreamhorse.com but I think the horse market is a bit depressed now and I haven't had much response. We are planning on moving to Portland, Ore., once we finally sell but in the meantime, I am just overwhelmed

RE: driving

This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Donna - AMY EVERS at [EMAIL PROTECTED] :-) Or call her at 541-825-3303. Catherine Lassesen Hestehaven - "The Horse Garden" & Hundehaven - "The Dog Heaven" www.hestehaven.com / [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-541-825-3027 Southern Oregon   The FjordHorse List ar

driving

This message is from: donna mcgeein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Please give the referral for the driving trainer in So Oregon again. Was it [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Donna _ Boo! Scare away worms, viruses and so much more! Try Window

bits for riding and driving Fjords

of buying her a butterfly Glory so her tongue has lots of room. Any thoughts on driving bits for Fjords? Also, can I ride her in the same bit I drive her in? Currently she is ridden in the bit that came with her. It is like a Tom Thumb but has slightly longer shanks and an extra joint in the mouth

Re: Single Driving

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I love the Rural Heritage site, and their magazine, and recommend it to everyone with horses at home! I don't have a big interest in driving a cart, but want to be able to ground drive and use mine on my eventual mini-farm for some light farm

My first time driving our Fjord

This message is from: Eric Kozowski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Follow the link to read about my first time driving our Fjord: http://kozowski.com/FjordHorse/YaBB.pl?num=1193795864/0 -- Eric Kozowski The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw

single driving

This message is from: donna mcgeein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello, I have an 11 yr old gelding that has been hooked to a cart a few times. I am in a situation now where I have ground to drive him on so I am seeking a farm wagon and a collar harness. I live in Corvallis , Oregon. My horse is Bro. I had

Mini Driving @ The Carriage Barn

This message is from: "Carriage Barn / Ann Miles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A special Saturday program has been set up for Mini owners who are currently driving or would like to learn about Pleasure and Combined driving for Miniature horses. The program is offered Saturdays in October

[Fwd: Sporting Day of Traditional Driving on September 29th]

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, I am working with the Southwest Wisconsin Cornish Society to organize a Sporting Day of Traditional Driving in conjunction with the 15th Annual Cornish Festival at Mineral Point, Wisconsin, on September 28-30th. The driving event will take place

Re: driving on a road

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have the traditional orange triangle that goes from vehicle to vehicle for road driving and a pair of really cool flashing red tail-lights that I bought for $10 each at a bicycle store. I added some electrician's tape along the outside to insure

RE: driving on a road

Good luck.LJBL in WI   From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: driving on a road Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 17:48:07 -0400 This message is from: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTE

Re: driving on a road

works. Most people are wonderful, and either stop to take pictures, point it out to the kids, or just stop to have a conversation. k. - Original Message - From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 2:48 P

Re: driving on a road

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ellen, I do a lot of driving on paved roads with traffic. It's always quite an experience, especially here in southern CA. I would suggest you buy the caution sign that attaches to your carriage. I think this is a requirement on roads with

driving on a road

This message is from: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I was wondering what other folks due for safety while driving down a paved road. We only want to drive a very short distance to access dirt drives, but want to be safe and keep the drivers alert and behaved. Ellen The

Re: Walnut Hill Driving Competition

This message is from: "Douglas Knutsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Congratulations, Susan! Peg Knutsen - Original Message - From: "Susan Cargill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 5:51 PM Subject: Walnut Hill Driving Competition Thi

Walnut Hill Driving Competition

This message is from: Susan Cargill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Felix has found his niche in the driving world. He is definitely a pleasure driving horse. Vivian Creigh and Felix, against very stiff competition, did very well at Walnut Hill Driving Competition in Pittsford, NY this past w

Re: performance driving

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Janet: Regarding Performance Driving: The one I competed in was put on by a driving club out of Klamath Falls, OR, and was actually held at Chiloquin, OR. I am not sure if they are putting it on any more... They had the common problem of lack of

performance driving

This message is from: "Tamarack Lamb & Wool" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Amy, can you tell us more about what performance driving is? where are competitions held? thanks Janet -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believ

driving trainer

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 8/8/2007 10:50:43 AM Mountain Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Is anyone aware of any boarding/training facilities around Santa Monica, > CA, > that offer driving lessons and a safe place to drive? > > Lisa

Pleasure Driving Classes

afety is paramount over everything else. Harness and vehicle need to be inspected to be absolutely sure. Follow all ADS and FEI Driving Rules. 2-Do not be visiting or talking to people while harnessing or putting to. 3-Give your self ample lead time before the class to warm up your horse and make a

RE: driving/riding on the rail

This message is from: "Teressa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My first driving competition and first time driving my mare with other rigs in an arena was last year at Libby. The class was huge and all the issues mentioned in these postings were whirling through my head. Fortunately, Ni

driving report

This message is from: "Teressa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My little 3 yo mare, Zoobie, has been up at the Jensens in Lumby BC for two months for her "start up" driving training accompanied by some light work under saddle from Jensen's riding coach, Julie Pilon. She is v

driving/riding on the rail

This message is from: "Debby Stai" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I remember my daughters first show, hunter/jumper, she was 9yrs. old...was a schooling show...The equitation class for her age group and ponies was HUGEit got crowded in some areas on the rail...horses on each others butts, course at that

Driving a class

< Agreed Pat, and I personally talk about it with people here for our driving weekend. " Traffic strategies " with the driven horse(s) can either help a large class get around safely or cause pileups and even wrecks. >> > > First of all the rail should not be crowded if th

Safety in the driving ring

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On the whole, I am really thrilled with the knowledge and behavior of most drivers I meet in the ring these days. People are really doing their homework these days. This was not the case when I first started showing my Fjords in driving classes 8 or 9

World Driving Championship update

This message is from: "Eike Schoen-Petersen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For those of you interested in the outcome of the World Pony Driving Championships: The team competition was won by the German team including Thomas Koppen and his Fjord-Four-in-Hand! In the individual ranking Thom

World Driving Championship

This message is from: "Eike Schoen-Petersen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> As (German) Fjord enthusiasts we are very proud of our member Thomas Koeppen whom we congratulate for taking 6th place in dressage with his four-in-hand team at the Pony World Championships in Denmark. His Fjords are home grown and

World Driving Championchip pony '07 in Denmark, day one

This message is from: "Birgit" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> There was a Danish winner in dressage for single ponies, but it was not a Fjordhorse. Rochelle Temple from USA placed second with her morgan gelding. If you want to see all the results from day one, you can find them here.

Jensen's Driving Weekends

This message is from: "Scott & Corinne Logan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Here we are Saturday night again. Last Saturday night, we were watching the stars - tons of them - from Brian & Ursula Jensen's cabin window. We went to participate in their driving weekend, b

driving bit for sale, pony size

This message is from: "Debby Stai" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have a butterfly driving bit, YIKES, can't recall the brand...its the mullen mouthpiece, with leather curb strapsize 4 1/2". I also have a pony 3pc. snaffle, loose ring...I started my pony in this when I l

Re: Getting over Riding/Driving fear! Try my Mature Mare?

- haha!! This past weekend a friend and I went for a trail ride on "Black Beauty" and my older QH. My friend had such a good time and felt relaxed and trusted the mare. My purchase was a good one:) LJBL in WI   From: "Misha & Michael" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: Getting over Riding/Driving fear! Try my Mature Mare?

und the round pen should do it. I HATE to sell her but it seems silly to have her retired when some one could be enjoying her so much right now. PERFECT for renewing your confidence riding and driving. email me if you are interested. I am asking $2500. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Misha from Shota Fjor

Pederson's driving weekend

This message is from: "oe Wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Wea returned yesterday for the Pederson's driving weekend. What a great experience. They have the best facilities for this kind of activity. We drove singles, pairs and a four up. Even had time to saddle up the Fjord

Driving Clinic with Robin Groves, Colrain Mass

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Driving Clinic With Robin Groves August 4 and 5 Get Away Weekend At Penfrydd Horse Farm in beautiful Colrain. Ma. A Gorgeous setting, 20 minutes from major highway. Two days of driving instruction including Dressage, Cones, and Hazards with Advanced

RE: A driving question

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Kaye, Kirby and I go out driving alone all the time. I take my cell phone and let my husband know the route and how long it should take. But, like you, if I waited for someone to go with I'd never get to drive. Nancy Hotovy did a great job tea

Re: Driving alone...Thanks for all the help!

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oh, Kay, what about a little tattoo on your, um, well, uh, wherever?!? :-) DeeAnna ...If anything ever happened, Braveheart (the wonder pony) is DNA-ed, microchipped and tattooed so there'd be no trouble identifying HIM, but ME...? The FjordHorse L

Driving alone...Thanks for all the help!

veheart (the wonder pony) is DNA-ed, microchipped and tattooed so there'd be no trouble identifying HIM, but ME...? Anyhow, I feel a lot better knowing that there are lots of us who don't wait for the planets to be in perfect alignment to go driving. I like to take people along when I go ou

RE: driving alone

This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If it is cool enough, put on an eventing vest along with the helmet. Just one more piece of insurance. (Even if someone is with you, this would be worth doing.) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw

RE: driving question

This message is from: "Ardeth Obenauf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I drive by myself a lot. I can't always get someone to go and sometimes it's just nice to have it just be me and the pony. I have no traffic where I drive as I can stay on my own farm, but there are all kinds of critters that could jump

Re: driving alone

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A cell phone attached to the human's body is a great idea. I would also recommend wearing in a comfortable sheath a sharp folding knife or a "Leatherman" type of multi-tool that has a sharp blade. DeeAnna ...Have my cell phone on my person. Have good

driving alone

kids and one mom (not all at once!) around the arena at a walk and trot for their first introduction to driving. Extra reins attached to the saddle turrets helped them get the feel of things. Venn was an awesome representative of the breed, even bringing in a mom who was scared of horses into his

Re: A driving question.

dience and it didn't really seem to help.) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi All, I was just wondering about what everybody does in regard to some advice I was recently given. I was told that I should never go driving without someone else on the carri

A driving question.

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi All, I was just wondering about what everybody does in regard to some advice I was recently given. I was told that I should never go driving without someone else on the carriage with me. While I know that this would be ideal, it would really

Ground Driving 101

need to go back a few steps. The terms " very strong " and " power walk " tell me that he missed some information needed for cooperative ground driving. My advice would be to take him back to round pen work. Ask him for forward motion then work on the WHOA request. Than a ST

Re: Driving mare or lawn ornament?

I have a young 5 year old mare that I need to rehome. She's had some excellent ground work training but she comes up lame in the right hind when ridden. We've had her vetted up the ying yang and we can't figure out what's wrong. My trainer feels that she might be able to do so

Driving mare or lawn ornament?

't figure out what's wrong. My trainer feels that she might be able to do some driving, and that might even help her loosen up a bit. She's on the pushy side so she's not for a beginner. I absolutely don't want her bred in case whatever is wrong is genetic and also becaus

Re: Socks for Phillip and Driving aprons

This message is from: "Douglas Knutsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brian, Some folks have all the fun Peg K - Original Message - From: "Ursula & Brian Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "fjordlist" Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 5:45 AM

Socks for Phillip and Driving aprons

or published, although in conversations with some other carriage whips, they as well have heard it. I wear maroon socks in driving classes. On another note, as a Driving Judge one gets to see some most interesting attire, or lack there of under the driving apron. I have noticed jeans, shorts, and can

Safer Driving

e wreck in the Tueson Rodeo Parade, which sadly resulted in a childs death. * This next, copied with permission from a Pony List,is another sad but timely reminder of what can and will go wrong in the dangerous sport of carriage driving. ***

Driving bit for sale

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sprenger HO Swivel 3-Slot Liverpool Stainless Steel Cheek, Aurigan Mouth – from Germany Out standing Quality bit... 6" mouth and perfect for that driving Fjord. Cost me $235.00 new... barely used...will sell for $200.00 and will pay for shipping i

Driving singles and pairs

This message is from: "Norsk Wood Works" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This message is in response to Kate from Phillip Odden currently enjoying winter weather in Northwestern Wisconsin. I like driving fjords hitched single and in pairs as well. There are things about driving singles tha

driving apron

This message is from: "Ursula & Brian Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I got a little chuckle from Lisa's post. Lisa, tell the seamstress that the robe she made you is gorgeous, truly, it is, but yes, it was too short. According to regulation, it should be worn over the jacket and when sitting on the b

Driving and Draft Workshop

This message is from: "Pat Wolfe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Build confidence. Prepare and practice for the 2007 show season. Have an enjoyable 5 days playing with horses in good company. Join my Hands-On Driving and Draft Workshop June 25, 2007. Check details at www.patwolfefjords.com

Combined Driving Clinic 10/14,15

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ANNOUNCEMENT !!! Teddy Bear Fjords Presents, HANDS ON COMBINED DRIVING CLINIC Saturday and Sunday October 14 & 15 2006 Join the fun with Clinicians China Larabe and Donna Burgess Includes dressage, cones, cross-country paths, obstacles, instruction

Driving in Maine

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I wanted to write about my lovely time at Acadia National Park, driving with my friend and her 8 yr old fjord Ekko, out of my Stallion Drafn [Sanjar X Jomfrurosa] and my Mare, Malene Stanstorp [Caesar Halsnaes X Muddi Stanstorp] We went with a group of

Re: Kim's fjord and driving

though, the smoother gaited the horse, the better it is. If you can give me any help, I would appreciate it. Thanks, Karin CHERYL GARNICA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This message is from: CHERYL GARNICA Thanks to all who put in their 2 cents on the driving issues. I don't know if I

Kim's fjord and driving

This message is from: CHERYL GARNICA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks to all who put in their 2 cents on the driving issues. I don't know if I ever will drive, but appreciate the input. When I am up on my hilly property hand carrying dead branches and rocks...I think of how handy the fjo

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