Re: Weegies
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I can't remember where I first heard the term "Weegie" but I THINK it was from Nancy Lenhert about two years ago... About 12 years ago I bought my first fjord from Nancy (who later went on to become Jean Gayle's beloved Howdy/reg. name Regenbue). Thats where I picked up on Nancy referring to them as "weegees", and it's been part of my vernacular ever since...it's even my email address! Karen ...All togerther now, hum to yourself and your monitor the Beatles 'Walrus' song, but of course interject 'weegies'!!! __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
Konggard
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Seeing Konggard and Ceacy demonstrate their clicker training rapport was the highlight of the Libby Horse Show for me. He is a beautiful Fjord stallion and seemed so extra, extra intelligent because of his responsiveness to Ceacy. When she would lift her leg and he would then lift his, the right or left accordingly, it was adorable! I've often thought of that since and nearly chuckle. Thanking Ceacy and Konggard from the heart for their lggg trip out to Montana to share their special relationship and wishing them the very best! Ruthie Bushnell, NW MT
Re: safety for Carolyn
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> So glad to hear the good news Carolyn and was hoping you got through okay. Can not imagine the agony of the wait for something you have no control over. We do have some strong storms here, not yet over 90 mph that I know of, but again the sense of dread for the animals. Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle
Re: Libby
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Misha you brought up something I did not know. I was bragging up Dusty and Erlend but I did not see Kongaard. I am sure he must also be very handsome. Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle
I have a Patrick, too!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Terry- I read your post on the Fjord Digest about your Patrick and it hit my heart like a ton of bricks. I too have a 4 year old gelding and his barn name is Patrick. His registered name is Reidar. Well, I too have had some challenges with him and at times I'm a bit nervous when my daughter or I ride him. We recently have begun to lunge him hard before we ride him. Last month he bucked my daughter off 2x and he had never done that before. I think we've been working him too hard getting ready for Woodstock. I'm going to take him back to basic ground work again this winter and driving, mixed with some light riding. I too had secretly thought about selling him; you're the first I've admitted this to. I stopped working with our trainer after Woodstock, because her training style focused on working him like an older well established horse, instead of the young 4 year old he was. My good friends at our barn have finally helped me to see that my instincts are good and I'm hoping to work with my daughter and Patrick in a slow and easy manner. Well, I just felt like sharing this with you and I'm sending it to the list. I've decided to keep Patrick and go slow. Luckily I have the support of other fine horse people around me! Do you get that heavy feeling in the chest sometimes when you work with him? I know I do! I pray for the day to feel easy and free around him! Good Luck! I know this wasn't an easy decision for you! Pat McCurdy Cato, NY
Libby
This message is from: misha nogha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yes it was a nice show this year, perfect weather, as usual, too many yellowjackets but lots of great looking yellow horses. It was fun to see all those good stallions in one place at the same time. I have been admiring Dusty, Erland and Kongaard from afar for a long time. They are even far prettier in person than their photos! I only regret that I didn't get to spend as much time as I would have liked. Maybe next year. I didn't get to see the whole show, so please people, brag away. I want to hear about your accomplishments. Misha
Re: safety for Carolyn
This message is from: Carolyn Dumong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Bushnell's wrote: > > This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > We've repeatedly tried to e-mail Carolyn privately but it always returns > and we did want to add our best regards for her safety! (I always seem to > have trouble discerning ones from L's in an e-mail address) > > > >> > >>Hi Carolyn, > >> > >>we did pray for you last night and we're thinking of you and your family > >>and animals today, hoping that all's well! The Lord Bless you all and spare > >>your farm! > >> > >>be sure and tell the List how it goes! we're all anxious to hear I'm sure, > >>Ruthie and Gene Bushnell, NW MT > >> > >> > > > > Dear Ruthie & Gene: I appreciate and am grateful for all your thoughts and prayers for all of us thru Hurricane Floyd. We miraculously escaped it's wrath due to a last minute shift to a more northerly direction. All we experienced was some strong wind gusts and rain. All of our horses were ID'd with spray paint, hurricane collars and our SS #'s on their hooves with nail polish! It was very hard and heartbreaking to put them all out to pasture yesterday afternoon, not knowing what was going to happen as we progressed into evening and the worst weather yet to come. Well, I guess there must be someone who was listening to all our prayers...because they were answered. All of our critters were fine - all 18 of them! I will never take any of them for granted again. My own two got lots of hugs, kisses and treats today!!! Thank you so much for thinking of me during this very scary time. I am now going to do the same for the folks up in the Carolina's where Floyd is now headed. XOXOXO Carolyn
Re: Salem Scandinavian Fall Fair
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 9/15/99 14:47:14 Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Pam would like to meet you all there but having just returned from Libby, a 642 mile jaunt one way, I am going to stay out of the car for awhile!!! >> I can understand that. After my trip to So. Cal in June, where my son got an ear infection so we couldn't fly back, but had to drive a rental car. I understand that. Oh well, maybe Anne will have a dressage demo on Wez or Misha sometime that I'll drive up to and meet you at! Anne? Pamela
Re: Mystery Tandoms? Long mane? Winers*
This message is from: "cnielsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> hi list- I was at villa Louis, it was a great show. the mystery tandem was Susan keating with her older fjord geldings. the horse with the long mane was liesl Thomas with a mare that I heard was a full sister to kanada king.they both did a great job! randi Nielsen - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 1999 2:49 PM Subject: Mystery Tandoms? Long mane? Winers* > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > HI- > Do you know who that was who had a tandem of Fjords at Prairie du Chein > last weekend? They did an excellent job, especially in the cross-country > class. > There was also a gal with a single Fjord, with a natural mane. It was > beautiful - multi-colored and thick and shiney. Do very many people keep > the mane natural? I had never seen one before. > Al > ** > >Hi List from beautiful, sunny Utahabout 74* breezy, perfect driving > weather ! > >Got this note from a friend on my Draft Horse Listdoes anyone know who > this is??? also the Fjord showing with the long flowing mane??? wow.. > > Wanted to refrain from commenting on the latest posts, wining about how we > allow un-topic like posts.but CANT, LOL even slept on it first. ; ( > Im not as diplomatic or as well written as some, including the winer. I > liked the part though about getting a new list.and I say GO FOR IT. Have > fun, see ya later, leave the friendly one alone. Sorry if I am not " too > tolerant " of a first time post, pointing out just whats wrong here, and > offering to fix itI have learned way too much here, gotten to know TONS > of good Fjord owners, and met alot of you either at the shows or the chat. > Why fix something if it aint broke? Sorry Brian, I like to stick up for the > guy down too, BUT these last 2 took the cake, litter box, poop pile, > whatever. DO let us know, however if you get another list going, so we can > forward all newbies who dont like the friendly format here to you. > >Have to run clean more stalls now At least I still have my > boots on ! So glad to hear the posts from the Libby showreally missed > going there this year ! Lisa Pedersen Cedar City, Ut. > > > > > > > > >
Re: Salem Scandinavian Fall Fair
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Pam would like to meet you all there but having just returned from Libby, a 642 mile jaunt one way, I am going to stay out of the car for awhile!!! Have fun. Jean Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle
Mystery Tandoms? Long mane? Winers*
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] HI- Do you know who that was who had a tandem of Fjords at Prairie du Chein last weekend? They did an excellent job, especially in the cross-country class. There was also a gal with a single Fjord, with a natural mane. It was beautiful - multi-colored and thick and shiney. Do very many people keep the mane natural? I had never seen one before. Al ** Hi List from beautiful, sunny Utahabout 74* breezy, perfect driving weather ! Got this note from a friend on my Draft Horse Listdoes anyone know who this is??? also the Fjord showing with the long flowing mane??? wow.. Wanted to refrain from commenting on the latest posts, wining about how we allow un-topic like posts.but CANT, LOL even slept on it first. ; ( Im not as diplomatic or as well written as some, including the winer. I liked the part though about getting a new list.and I say GO FOR IT. Have fun, see ya later, leave the friendly one alone. Sorry if I am not " too tolerant " of a first time post, pointing out just whats wrong here, and offering to fix itI have learned way too much here, gotten to know TONS of good Fjord owners, and met alot of you either at the shows or the chat. Why fix something if it aint broke? Sorry Brian, I like to stick up for the guy down too, BUT these last 2 took the cake, litter box, poop pile, whatever. DO let us know, however if you get another list going, so we can forward all newbies who dont like the friendly format here to you. Have to run clean more stalls now At least I still have my boots on ! So glad to hear the posts from the Libby showreally missed going there this year ! Lisa Pedersen Cedar City, Ut.
don't keep opinions to self
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Laurie, Please don't be afraid to continue sharing your thoughts and opinions. Please note that nobody that 'criticized' the "lighten up" post wanted you (or others) NOT to share opinions, some of us just hoped it could be done in a more friendly fashion. Remember also that first impressions are often wrong. I KNOW that Mr. Anderson's first impression of the List was wrong, and although I don't know him, I wouldn't be surprised if the first impression that some people formed about him was also wrong. Brian Jacobsen, DVM Norwegian Fjordhest Ranch Salisbury, North Carolina
Re: Salem Scandinavian Fall Fair
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 9/15/99 7:53:24 Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Hope this helps! Please come up and say "hi" if you go... Belle and her baby Mai will be there with me. (In a paddock by the building is all I know...) >> I'll be there Saturday morning looking for you. It sounds like a neat gathering. Haven't been to something like that since I lived in California, when I used to go to the Irish Festival and admire the Connemaras. Pamela
Salem Scandinavian Fall Fair
This message is from: "Catherine Lassesen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello List, Many requests for the Scandinavian Fall Fair 99 information. 9/18 10 am - 5pm and 9/19 11 am - 4pm; Polk County Fairgrounds; 10 miles West of Salem off Hwy 22 and 1 mile South on 99W. They just called and want more of a "petting zoo" with the horses than a demo now. Less to do... but still an adventure. I don't have to bring the cart now. Admission is $3.00. Hope this helps! Please come up and say "hi" if you go... Belle and her baby Mai will be there with me. (In a paddock by the building is all I know...)
Re: Onalee's trail ride
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 9/15/99 6:07:37 Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << the mostfamous in America being the Tevis Cup The winner being the first over the finish line who is judged sound enough to continue after a 20 minute rest. Endurance is a USET recognized International sport. It is dominated by Arabs, >> Ah yes. When I lived in Malibu and had my one lonely little arab, a man used to ride his arab cross through the property on a regular basis. He REALLY liked my horse. Said he'd make a fine endurance prospect. I was pleased by this, but when I found out this man had won the Tevis Cup twice, well, that carried more weight with me! I know Juniper or Nikki would not come in at the front of the pack for a ride like Tevis. But getting conditioned and then doing a 15-25 mile ride would be great experience. Pamela
Weegies
This message is from: Larson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I can't remember where I first heard the term "Weegie" but I THINK it was from Nancy Lenhert about two years ago up at Los Trigos. Seemed so natural to me, I have always since called them by the Weegie nickname. Just seems to fit their personalities :-) Zeno sounds like GREAT fun! As for the pony, I have one too. Always reminds me of Eyore. Sooo gloomy, so put out. My Weegies think she is great fun to tease. Once I moved her to another pasture for fear they were teasing her too much. She cried liked a baby until I moved her back again. I guess some ponies just thrive on being gloomy. Josie New Mexico, where the horses are getting fuzzy already
Re: Onalee's trail ride
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cameron, There is a competitive trail ride org. called ECTRA (Eastern? Competitive Trail Riding Assoc.) Dave Mcwethy probably knows more about it than I and I'm not sure but that the E doesn't stand for Eastern, however if they have a web site they would offer links to National Competitive Org. Endurance Riding is different from competitive as they are judged differently, and Endurance rides are 50 or 100 mile races with mandatory vet checks, the mostfamous in America being the Tevis Cup The winner being the first over the finish line who is judged sound enough to continue after a 20 minute rest. Endurance is a USET recognized International sport. It is dominated by Arabs, but I understand there is the occassional Fjord that compete in Europe. Competitive Trail rides are an excellent way to enjoy competing Fjords as their heavier bone and tough disposition lend themselves quite well to the sport, and most rides offer a junior division. This summer there was an excellent article on HEAT and how to cool down horses fast but properly I believe it was in Equus magazine. I will go through my stacks of stuff and try to find it and post it to the list. Vivian C.
Re: Zeno 2
This message is from: "saskia schoofs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Elaine, > Congratulations on your new Fjord,"Zeno." thank you! > I was curious what his gaits are > like since he comes from such a good stallion. Have you seen him trotting and > cantering, yet? yes, a lot, and he's really beautiful in his trotting too... (how to describe a trot?!) cantering I only see him when Kitty chases him, or when Sybren and he run around playing and then he looks like a real foal, head stretched out in front of him, mouth open (when Kitty chases him), running as fast as he can (but I guess that's gallopping?) after getting his papers, I saw his mother's father is Tunar. Do you know him? I've always liked him very much, too. Here in Belgium farmers tend to be rather unsentimental about selling animals, but I'm touched by Zeno's ex-owner. It was the first time in his life he sold a horse (and only because he's retired and his wife and he decided to go and live on a boat, he was a sailor when he was young and misses the sea) and he has already phoned twice to ask how Zeno is and each time he says: "hug Zeno for us!". I invited them to come as much as they want, as they live so near me, but they say, maybe in 2 months, as it's too painful now. So each time I promise to take good care of Zeno and then I go and hug him (not that I need an excuse to do that!!!). I hope to have some pictures soon, to put on my website and to send to the farmer, together with a bear in sailor-clothes. I hope they will like that... happy Fjording! Saskia
