tractors and barns, etc.
This message is from: Bushnell's [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lisa, thanks for the barn story.. interesting to us I guess because we're contractors and realize what a major effort that would be. We were so thrilled to have two barns for our horses when we moved here (a year ago now) and have since arranged them into four housing areas. Although the Fjords do real well out of doors it's wonderful that they have shelter. (makes us feel good even if they don't care =) One of the barns is an original homestead barn made of logs; picturesque.. I was proudly showing a snapshot of my Duffer colt at Libby and a lady said, Oh, what a neat barn!. I was talking to a neighbor recently, telling her about our New Holland tractor, and she said they'd purchased one over twenty years ago, brand new, and twenty years later sold it for MORE money than the purchase price! Shows you how tractors hold value. Jean, sorry to hear that winter's befallen you already! The multi-colored leaves and the golden Tamarack needles here are splendid!!! But we can already feel the winter; 20 degrees this morning. Okay, I didn't have much to say, but I've been quiet for quite a while and couldn't help myself =) I so enjoy my Fjord mail each day! My best to all... Ruthie NW MT
Re: Trace clipping
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 10/15/99 19:10:42 Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And no I didn't know that gators meant navigators. I hear the term navigator all the time at the CDEs but didn't really understand that a 'gator was a 'navigator' and not a 'aligator'. Sigh and here all this time, I've been thinking it was alligators! Which are not a laughing matter, mind you. One of my friends lives in Florida and tells me gator stories. shudder, shiver, shake. Kinda glad I'm in the Northwest. No rattlers, gators or tarantulas! Pamela Thinking about the local mountain lions
PHF, Driving and Camping
This message is from: Nancy Hotovy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello to all - Have really enjoyed all the stories about camping and trail riding with Fjords. We have just returned from Brown County, Indiana where Rich and I, along with Mike and Susie Sadlon took our horses and camped and went trail riding for 4 days. The weather was great, the horses were great, the people were great and then my vacation ended. Story of my life! I am a little concerned however, we received a lot of What breed of horse is that?. Felt like I went back 10 years. At least here in Michigan people seem to know what a Fjord is even if they have never seen one in person. I think more Fjords are needed in Southern Indiana. There was over 70 miles of trails and our first day out we rode 25 - 30 miles. Big mistake when taking 3 people who primarily drive. 2nd day, I rode by myself, then we all went on a night ride. Was gorgeous out and we didn't even get lost. Brian, thanks for naming us on your list of drivers. Even though trail riding is my favorite, I can't imagine giving up driving. Was kind of like a fever - - just wanted to drive a horse in a cart - - then a team - - then a tandem - - then a unicorn - - then a 4 up hitch. Rich is the one who does the plowing, pulling and logging. Talk about your all-purpose horse! I agree with Vivian and Laura - always keep a whip in hand. I do a lot of driving on roads and even if you only need it once in your life, if it isn't in your hand - - you're in trouble. Someone asked about testing for Potomac Horse Fever. The University of Illinois performs a Potomac Horse Fever test. In the clinic I work for, we seem to see a lot of it some years and not so much in others. Have only had one or two cases this fall. A few years ago we had quite a few cases (it seems to hit here during the months of August September). We had horses that had been vaccinated come down with PHF but they did recover. A few of the unvaccinated ones died - seems to me they didn't receive prompt treatment either. Linda - sounds like you and Sven are really a pair. I agree with Gayle, the horses seem to like vacations also. A Happy Fall to Everyone Nancy from southern Michigan where the weather is perfect!
Re: Trace clipping
This message is from: Denise Delgado [EMAIL PROTECTED] i have seen coyotes doing lots of things, but never riding. perhaps they howl and yip at sundown to gather up their night ponies and take a ride when the humans are'nt out!!! i was afraid to comment myself till i saw all the others. i did'nt want to take the chance after my last lesson from the list. i hope the original author takes all of this as jest, not a grammar lesson. i trace clipped quinn the other day after all the talk of clipping. he loves it, but did'nt do any acrobatics as misha described, darn!!! that sounds like fun!!! he is recently from canada and looks like a shaggy buffalo, (north american fjord that he is), sans the little pig eyes. next year i am going to add spirls and racing flames. maybe that will make him speed up. though when he lopes, he has a rocking chair feel, like waves. i'm waiting for my husband to fix the trailer plug. i think i ran over it. i hope he hurries, as there is a team penning tonight and i would like to introduce quinny to steers and lots or people, dogs and other horses. we won't be doing any penning till he feels comfortable about the ruckus. i learned a lesson from the knutemeister in turlock. gotta eat dinner, denise in mokelumne hill, calif. cooler and breezy, still sunny. i wish fall would get here!!!
Re: Trace clipping
This message is from: John and Martie Bolinski [EMAIL PROTECTED] He he he, Me riding, coyote walking or stalking or whatever coyotes do. Although the buzzards were riding one day. On my horse! With me! And the horse was NOT a happy camper. Of course, neither was the confused buzzard whose meal we had disturbed. Boy are they BIG birds! And no I didn't know that gators meant navigators. I hear the term navigator all the time at the CDEs but didn't really understand that a 'gator was a 'navigator' and not a 'aligator'. So you learn something new everyday. LOL Martie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] John and Martie Bolinski wrote: We have coyotes but have never seen one riding. Boy, I hope you never do see one riding 'cause then they could keep up with your horse. [:o)
Re[2]: new to the list
This message is from: Steve McIlree [EMAIL PROTECTED] Debby-- Thursday, October 07, 1999, you wrote: I'm new to the list and would love to see the t-shirts. Is there a website or can someone forward me a picture. Thanks. Debby You can see the design that's printed on the shirts at: http://members.home.net/smcilree/shirt.htm I still have a few shirts in size X-Large left from the first printing. If there are enough people who would be interested in getting other sizes, let me know by private email and I'll get another print run organized in time for Christmas. -- Steve McIlree Cynthia Madden -- Pferd, Keyah, Skipper, Tank -- Omaha, Nebraska, USA Then we began to ride. My soul smoothed itself out, a long-cramped scroll freshening and fluttering in the wind. --Robert Browning(1812-1889)
Re: Bill Long etc
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hardest for me would be the amount of darkness you get. But you have your fuzzy weegies to keep you warm and happy. Well, Jean Gayle, I have a new buddy to help keep me warm this winter..My new little doggie, a four year female Australian Shepherd, has turned out to be a great companion, and loves to snuggle, snuggle, snuggle. She has settled in just great and keeps track of my every move, rides shotgun on trips to town and now even goes with me to feed the horses. As far as the darkness, well I guess we used up all that light this summer! But with the snow it is light enough to take a walk outside even in the dark, and I keep lots of lights on in the house! I just have to get used to the idea of WINTER again...Where DID that summer go? I never did half the things with my Fjords I intended to do this summer! :( Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, where we're down to only 9 hours and 46 minutes of daylight, losing 7 minutes a day! Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Peg, Bill Long is not an elderly American woman riding a quarter horse. Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle Barnes Noble Book Stores
Re: Bill Long etc
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Jean in Fairbanks. Kind of feel for you as you ease or maybe go rapidly into the long winter. Hard to know what lies ahead this year. Hardest for me would be the amount of darkness you get. But you have your fuzzy weegies to keep you warm and happy. Jean Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle Barnes Noble Book Stores
Re: Driving in the Country Parks
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] No, no test drive - Ha!!! Just $10 and I am not sure what that is for - maybe maintance of the trail?? Riders do not have to pay a fee - just drivers. Both riders and drivers must provide proof of a certificate to drive or a car sticker to enter the park.
Re: Bill Long etc
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] I once saw a video on training for CDE that featured Bill Long, an elderly American woman who was using some QH and a guy from England who drove a four in hand of Orlov trotters. This sounds like the Video I have from the Horse in Sport Series: DRIVING (Now that's original for a title) Equestrian Video Library, Phone # on the box is (402)731-5848 I would guess it is still available, look for it in some of the horse catalogs, such as Millers video and book section, etc. Shows Bill Long Deirdre Pirie (she didn't look very elderly tho) George Bowman driving Lippizzaner horses (rather than Orlov trotters). This is a great video, shows some exciting footage and some scary wrecks. (guess I'll have to watch it again myself.) BTW, there is also a great video on DRESSAGE in the Horse in Sport Series, also one on Polo and another on Eventing. all great videos! *** Winter has come to Fairbanks, with our first permanent snow, about 3-4 inches of it on the ground. Will be snow on the ground now for 6 months! Oh well, better than the muck and slop we've had for the last 2-3 weeks! And it's SUNNY today, about 28 degrees (That's the High, Peg) Maybe my fjords will get a little cleaner now they can roll in the snow rather than mud! Jean in Fairbank, Alaska wishing it was March rather than October! Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Utah Fall / Barn Raising / Fjord sz. Meadowbrook Cart !
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi everyone ! Greetings from So. Utah and our wonderful fall we are enjoying ! Its 83 for a daily high, 28 low tonight. The Fjords are haired up like YAK's and are dirty pigs. My Belgian is not far behind. Supposed to cool off alot tonight and tomorrow, then warm by next week again. I guess last year for the deer hunting opener ( a huge event here, the kids even get off school, calling it Harvest Day ) they had 12 inch's of snow, and alot of folks had to be rescued off the mountian from it. So, we have been lucky so far, as our barn is ALMOST all up here, and will be put together in another 2-3 weeks or so. Ruthie, you asked about the barn.well, in California we had no need for one, and I happend to find this one for sale just before we moved. It is a long, wooden barn that we are splitting down the center and having a raised breezseway put over the existing top. It will turn a 6 stall type, into a 12 stall. ( 10 for horses, and a wash room and storage for harness/ buggys / hay ect? We had to dismantle it, and move it ourselves. Taking it down was not too bad, except we had to cut off all the corner fittings, as they were burried so deep that even a jack-hammer didnt move them. Putting it up wont be too bad either, VBG but moving it has been a beast. Every board, and each section has made it up so far, and most of the roof. The extra pieces will make it up in 2 more trips and then BARN RAISING TIME ! I looked into financing a barn but they are 30,000 to 45,000 for a 10 stall. We decided to go with white vinyl fencing for our perimiter and also inside paddocks and round pen, so there went any extra funds for a barn. I paid 4,000 for our used barn in Calif. and that worked for us. At least its paid for ! We shall see how it shapes up soon enough. Next year, we will try and add inside stalls ( yep its wide open ) and finish the exterior with new paint. This winter it will have pipe corrals inside with outside runs , so they can get in and out of the wind and cold, if they want. Alot of my herd is from Minnesota, and Kaiser's from Canada, so they have experienced winter before except those born in Disneyland. ggg The colt, Valjo, is haired up like a walking rugand seems to enjoy the cool mornings, running up and down his paddock with poor Kaiser, the babysitter trying to keep him contained. Kaiser is a gem, and like our Knute was, LOVES babys. Spends his day, herding around Valjo, and keeping him out of trouble. Been out with friends here who ride, and their horses are used to our carts now...the BLM land near us is driving heaven, and I plan on having a very fit pair for next year. Soft, powdery trails, wide and a million diff. ways to go.deer, ect. makes it pretty nice ! I will miss the way that Norco, Ca. got my horses broke for street work though.pretty quiet here when you get off of the streets ! ** Wanted to remind anyone who has or hasnt contacted me about the Meadowbrook cart, that it is going to Martins Auction TOMORROW Sat. to be consigned. I have a pic. of it to send by E-Mail, and its priced right to sell. All the extras, FJORD SZ. E-Mail me or call tonight if at all interested. I am keeping the reserve high tomorrow, and still may have it after the auction, depends on how many people want to fight over a cobb sz cart, and how many ( ? ) Martins may bring out. Thanks for all the interest ! Please join PAV Aussie ( Jackie ) and I for Fjord chat every Sun. night at PetsandVets on the net. 9:00 Eastern time, horse room 1. Alot of fun to live chat with other Fjord owners and we have a loyal following with many once and awhile drop ins..see you there ! Lisa Pedersen PAV FJORDS Cedar City, Utah / Norco, Calif. HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FJORD..LATELY?
Re: Athletic Fjords - Addition to NFHR site
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mike that pic of Stovar is beautiful. all of the gangly traits and soft eye that we love. Jean Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle Barnes Noble Book Stores
A Fjord and a Quarterhorse
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List; I just returned from another first for me -- but not with my Fjord. Susan H. and I were going to meet today for a drive in one of the parks around the area. When I went out this am my Fjord, Sven, had a loose shoe --oh my, what a bad deal!!! It was a beautiful morning with no wind and warming to the 60's today. I really wanted to go on this outing. So, I took my quarterhorse (remember, the one I only ride in an arena??) and Susan took her Fjord, Major and we RODE the trails instead of driving. My quarterhorse was a doll -- we think it was because he just thought he was with his pasture buddy - cool, calm, Sven - HA! On our side of the Minneapolis metro area there are three County parks that are groomed for driving. Users have to get a special permit for driving. The park we were at today was wonderful - mowed grass paths that were nice and wide that made a big circle around the park. Included wooded areas, open areas, a lake, a bridge and picnic tables and bathrooms about mid-way. The other park I have been to was not as well groomed but equally fun and pretty. One more park for driving I have not been to yet. Our driving club is having a drive in a park tomorrow - the weather does not sound promising - glad I went out today. Have a great weekend - Linda in MN - the leaves are falling fast!!
Re: The Good-Enough Tractor
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 10/15/99 11:01:59 Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Don't post it on the list, as I selfishly may not want others to beat me to it. It would have to be somewhere in the Northwest (or 'Pacific' Northwest for those less geocentric). I have been looking for something with a 60 or wider loader with down pressure, power steering, 3-point hitch, live PTO, 2 or better-yet 4 wheel drive, 25-30 HP diesel or higher HP gas. And, as I'm learning, age may be meaningless. Hmmmpph! That would be ME beating you to it g. We're just outside of Portland Oregon and have been doing the same kind of shopping that you have been. It is outrageous to look at the prices on these old rust monsters. And the new ones, well, forget it! I'm about ready to learn how to hook up my horses and do tractor type work with them. Ah well, best get back off line and back to painting our hay barn while this gorgeous warm weather holds. Pamela
Re: Driving in the Country Parks
This message is from: Sarah Vogeley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wow, this sounds excellent! Do you have to do a test drive before receiving a permit? Sarah Vogeley New Forest Farm Charlottesville, Virginia -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: A Fjord and a Quarterhorse Date: Sat, Oct 16, 1999, 4:43 AM On our side of the Minneapolis metro area there are three County parks that are groomed for driving. Users have to get a special permit for driving. The park we were at today was wonderful - mowed grass paths that were nice and wide that made a big circle around the park. Included wooded areas, open areas, a lake, a bridge and picnic tables and bathrooms about mid-way.
Re: The Good-Enough Tractor
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] We just went through the process of looking for a tractor. We, too, felt the used ones were either really junky (a constant fixer??) or, if you can find one, used a little bit and very expensive. We ended up getting a new one - love it - and wonder how we got along without it. Our farm is l2 acres - we mostly mow, haul manure, drag and scoop stuff -- have a 4300 John Deere. Linda in Mn - Still sunny but rain is on the way
Bill Long etc
This message is from: misha nogha [EMAIL PROTECTED] I once saw a video on training for CDE that featured Bill Long, an elderly American woman who was using some QH and a guy from England who drove a four in hand of Orlov trotters. It was all amazing but I must say I was extremely impressed by Mr. Long. Wish I had the video though I have no idea what it was called or where to get it. That stunt of crawling under the reins Long's son did must have been quite a show! Wow! So Karen, were do you get that Dressage queen stuff? Or maybe some saddle velcro? Ha. Interestingly enough, when I took Ingmar out the next day at home to practice our canter departs he was very snappy, but didn't get so uh--much air. He was also telling me it was too hot to canter. I said, Oh no smart guy, not with last night's performance. I am just glad I wasn't riding bareback but glad I have done a lot of canter work that way, otherwise I might have had another story to tell. Misha http://www.eoni.com/~mishamez
Re: Coyotes riding
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Shame Peg, I refrained from coyote riding just to be nice. But I see it set you off. At least it gets expressed as it was building up here. :) Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle Barnes Noble Book Stores
The Good-Enough Tractor
This message is from: Knutsen Fjord Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] Greetings all! Talk about your ultimate lurker - well, here I am, after - has it been two years? I am the Chief Enabler at Knutsen Fjord Farm. Yes, it is I who brought the family name to this enterprise ... this adventure, and it has been my sometimes direct, sometimes vicarious thrill to experience with Peg the special world of Fjords. It seems like only yesterday (and it was) that I was leading a 'normal' life, where the biggest chore in the morning might be to put out the trash, where vet bills reflected our dog's simpler problems, where I wasn't so acutely aware of human-animal weight differentials. That was all BF (Before Fjords). I'm not in Kansas anymore. And loving it! I have occasionally suspected some genetic memory thing in all this - Peg replies to this thread with one of her professionally askance nods. How do you feel about your cellular-level kinship with these horses? So, I drop the subject and return to enjoying being around our herd all I can. Secretly knowing that there really is something special here. If I had any doubts, I began seeing the true light when Erlend became part of our lives. Talk about kinship! Hmmm, this may be devolving into an unannounced AD. To avoid overdoing it and possible list-purgatory, I'll proceed to the original reason for my post. As Chief Enabler, it has been my adopted responsibility as a guy to find the correct machinery to support our new life style. Flush from a major truck purchase success, I now must better myself with the ultimate tractor purchase. (Peg deserves full credit for the perfect trailer purchase.) Always having found used vehicles/machinery at fair or better prices, I was expecting no less when looking for a tractor. Silly me. What is it with tractors? I am consistently finding a totally different price-to-age/condition ratio than with anything I've seen, save for antiques, aged liquor, and my personal collection of 1960 Kennedy and Nixon campaign buttons. What is a fair price, what is value, what should we expect to pay for what we need? Help! If anyone on the list has or knows of a promising tractor, please email us directly. Don't post it on the list, as I selfishly may not want others to beat me to it. It would have to be somewhere in the Northwest (or 'Pacific' Northwest for those less geocentric). I have been looking for something with a 60 or wider loader with down pressure, power steering, 3-point hitch, live PTO, 2 or better-yet 4 wheel drive, 25-30 HP diesel or higher HP gas. And, as I'm learning, age may be meaningless. - Doug ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Coyotes riding
This message is from: Knutsen Fjord Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, In the last Digest, Marie Bolinski mentioned that she had never seen a coyote riding. Well, I'm not surprised, Marie, I never have either. I did know of one who was raised by my former dog trainer - he taught her to retrieve. She was great going out to get the bird, but he always had difficulty with the bringing it back to the handler, sitting, and giving it to the handler part. We have lots of coyotes where we live, and I love to hear their chorus at night. I wonder what they're singing about? Does anyone know? I'm excited and envious when I read about the wonderful adventures you all are having riding and driving. I seems that my learning curve is so slow, and I wonder when/if I'll be writing about those successes. Oh well, one day at a time. At least we got the chips spread over the dust bowl yesterday and now we'll find out how we do when the chips are down [Sorry, couldn't help myself} Sonny is still on the mend. We discovered that he is anemic, and are now shoving a noxious fluid containing iron down him twice daily. He's become stoic about it. What a little trooper! It's nice to see him contending with his big sister for the foodstuffs again.20 The new barn is nearly finished, but we're stalled [get it?] by the stall fronts having arrived without feed doors or hardware. I'm sure we'll be in it before the Big Cold, though. We'll be adding diamond mesh or no climb to the panels for the babies and for Clark, the goat formerly known as Prince, to stay in with Erlend. They still are in the honeymoon phase of their relationship - but it looks like they'll be willing to make a committment to each other soon. Have to go now, keep those adventures comingPeg
racing stripes
This message is from: Ingrid Ivic [EMAIL PROTECTED] you didn't add was the warning label. Please note, trace clipping an already peppy horse in the fall can have similar results to putting nitrous in your fuel tank. Yikes Misha! You certainly have a way with words, I felt like I was there rocketing towards the sky. Each year I think of clipping my horses, and each year I put it offh, think I'll put it off again this year, and live with coolers and slow walking. No wall of death for meheh-heh-heh. My fjords don't need that kind of extra encouragement. (grin) All the Best... Ingrid in Ohio :o)
Re: Trace clipping
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] John and Martie Bolinski wrote: We have coyotes but have never seen one riding. Boy, I hope you never do see one riding 'cause then they could keep up with your horse. [:o)
Use of Whip
This message is from: Cynthia_Madden/OAA/UNO/[EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Laura, for crediting me with the whip missive, but that was from Steve who is kind enough to include me in his signature line. I do agree completely however! He just beat me to it and fortunately, Tank and I have not yet (notice the qualifier) ended up in a ditch. I never drive without my whip and my hard hat and when I am alone, I take a cell phone (in a fanny pack and not attached to the cart). Just some additional safety tip reminders. Cynthia Madden Omaha, Nebraska USA email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Hector Saddles
This message is from: Sarah Vogeley [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is very interesting. I visited the site and it appears that the saddle maker himself has a lot of Spanish influence in his saddles. The El Hector model is a version of the Doma Vaquera saddle that the Spaniards use in the sport of Doma Vaquera, which is similar to the US version of reining. The Hector saddle design has a similar look to my Espanola Saddle, with the raised cantel and pumel offering a secure fit as well as a close contact feel with your legs under you instead of in front of you. The saddle I purchased was through a company called the Iberian Connection in Lincoln, CA. The underside of the saddle is made to conform to your horses back and fit him comfortably and smoothly. If anyone wants to see a photo of this Espanola Saddle, email me directly and I'll send you a photo. It was reasonably priced at $950 and I LOVE it for all kinds of riding! Sarah Vogeley New Forest Farm Charlottesville, Virginia -- From: Anneli Sundkvist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Saddles Date: Fri, Oct 15, 1999, 5:17 PM This message is from: Anneli Sundkvist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all! Since yesterday I'm testing a new type of saddle on my fjord gelding Cider. This saddle was made here in Sweden and it's called HECTOR. It looks like somthing in between a western and an English saddle but also like an medieval saddle. One of the saddle-makers involved in the project are a fjord-owner and has therefore taken the 'special needs' of many fjords into consideration during the work with the saddle. Many models are available, among them one extra wide and extra short that often fit arabs and fjords. The purpose with the saddle is e.g. to give room for the movement of the front legs, to give the rider closer contact to the horse and to spread the rider's weight over the back of the horse. For those who want to see what Hector looks like, wiev here: http://hectorfabriken.nu The English version in not ready yeat, but if you just clic 'Priser beställning'. Once there, clic anything in the column 'sadlar', you will se pics of saddles and other equipment. Translations: Hector Standart - the standard model Hectur Islandssadel - for Icelandic horses, shortened to fit their short backs. Lector Distanssadel - lightweighted model for endurace, wide tree El Hectore - Spanish design for classical dressage The Hector - English design Actor extra bred - extra wide tree, shortened, extra room over the withers. Fits e.g. arabs well. Wector western - the western model Hector custom - custom-made model Today I'm going to ride in this saddle for the first time - exiting! Regards Anneli in Sweden ** Anneli Sundkvist Dept. of Archaeology Ancient History St. Eriks torg 5 75310 Uppsala SWEDEN +46-18-4712082 (work) +46-18-553627 (home)
Re: Athletic Fjords - Addition to NFHR site
This message is from: Mike May [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 12:22 PM 10/14/99 -0700, you wrote: This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a modest proposal for Mike May - an addition to the photos of athletic fjords. How about the picture of Tank retrieving his red stall ball? :) Or Kongaard retrieving a bucket? I don't have a problem with that at all. I kind of like those type of pictures actually. Have you seen the one I have up there of Stovar playing the Kill the Rag game? Here is a link to it: http://www.nfhr.com/gallery/hrs035lg.jpg All I need is the pictures. I can't put them up if I don't have them. Maybe even with a little plug for clicker training. (I know, I'm insufferable on the subject - just think clicker training can be so helpful to Fjord owners that I cannot help myself). Sorry we don't do any advertising on the site. There are so many different training methods that all I can see is problems if one of them is plugged and not another of them. And, while we are at it, doesn't Karen McCarthy train her babies to teeter totter? :) I don't know. Karen? Mike
Re: Gallop departs ..
This message is from: Cheryl Beillard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well Misha, you have certainly given us all something to think about as we urge some or our less peppy fjords into the trot! I will look for the sinking of the haunches and hope it propels us into something approaching a canter for more than three strides .. Great description .. I'm sure many of us can recall moments when the world whipped by at warp speed although in my case it always seems to be associated with trees flashing to the right and left ..
Saddles
This message is from: Anneli Sundkvist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all! Since yesterday I'm testing a new type of saddle on my fjord gelding Cider. This saddle was made here in Sweden and it's called HECTOR. It looks like somthing in between a western and an English saddle but also like an medieval saddle. One of the saddle-makers involved in the project are a fjord-owner and has therefore taken the 'special needs' of many fjords into consideration during the work with the saddle. Many models are available, among them one extra wide and extra short that often fit arabs and fjords. The purpose with the saddle is e.g. to give room for the movement of the front legs, to give the rider closer contact to the horse and to spread the rider's weight over the back of the horse. For those who want to see what Hector looks like, wiev here: http://hectorfabriken.nu The English version in not ready yeat, but if you just clic 'Priser beställning'. Once there, clic anything in the column 'sadlar', you will se pics of saddles and other equipment. Translations: Hector Standart - the standard model Hectur Islandssadel - for Icelandic horses, shortened to fit their short backs. Lector Distanssadel - lightweighted model for endurace, wide tree El Hectore - Spanish design for classical dressage The Hector - English design Actor extra bred - extra wide tree, shortened, extra room over the withers. Fits e.g. arabs well. Wector western - the western model Hector custom - custom-made model Today I'm going to ride in this saddle for the first time - exiting! Regards Anneli in Sweden ** Anneli Sundkvist Dept. of Archaeology Ancient History St. Eriks torg 5 75310 Uppsala SWEDEN +46-18-4712082 (work) +46-18-553627 (home)
Re: driving those Fjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Philis - I agree with you about the trust factor. When I first got Sven I was not sure I trusted him and he very likely felt the same about me. I spent alot of time on ground-work, grooming, leading, and just plain hanging-out with him -- by the time spring came we knew each other well and it has just gotten better from then. I am now trying hard to learn to trust my QH outside an arena -- it is starting to pay-off and soon I may take him for a trail-ride. You are also right about hard work and consistent work -- big payoff!! I, too, enjoy hearing about all that folks do with their Fjords - from shows, competing, babies, trial rides, etc. -- Linda in MN - hope to go on a drive with Susan and Major tomorrow if the weather cooperates :)
Re: Racing stripes
This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gee, Misha, WOW, upward transition to the MAX! Hang in there and be prepared for anything, even the wall of death, (just kiding folks...) Perhaps its time to invest in some of that 'Saddle Tite' dressage queen glue! Remember: less fur = more G's! Karen __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
Sultan the pony
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Lori- I just love your story about Sultan! Looks like he found the right gal ; ) My friend and fellow pet sitter is leasing a Quarter Horse mare, a pretty buckskin (well of course I would prefer that, being partial to primitive colors...). This mare is not mistreated, but neglected by her owner who knows little about horses. My friend said when she was shown the horse, the owner took her out of the stall, saddled up and galloped her hard, then plopped her back in the stall all sweaty. No warm-up, no cool-down. Poor girl. Anyway, I have a feeling that my friend may become her new owner if the cards are right. It can happen. Brigid
