Need Hay for the Libby Show? Order now.
This message is from: "Starfire Farm, LLC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi everyone. This is Sandy, not Beth -- unusual, eh? Just a quick note for folks going to the Libby show this year that are thinking they might want to buy some hay locally for the evaluation/show. Remember if you're doing both you'll probably need to bring more hay than usual. I was shocked when I did the math and realized how much we needed to cover the event and travel days. The bottom line is we are bringing more horses than we can haul hay for so I've been doing some calling around to buy some up there. Apparently it has been very hot and dry and there is virtually no hay to be had!! Thanks to Patty Peterson I got in touch with Joann Rimstad of Silver Butte Farm who owns a feed store and has some hay (both grass and alfalfa mix) that she's had trucked in from eastern Washington (I *think*). Anyway, we placed an order with her and she is going to have it delivered right to the fairgrounds for us. If you are in a similar situation, give her a call at 406-293-2132 and I'm sure she'll be able to help you out too. Sandy -- Beth Beymer & Sandy North Starfire Farm, Berthoud CO http://www.starfirefarm.com
Re: 4 sale
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] THIS WAS KINDA CONFUSING TO ME ALSO IN THE BEGINNING. A HAND IS AROUND 4 IN. OR THE WIDTH OF YOUR HAND.
Re: 4 sale
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 7/31/01 12:06:27 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Is there anyone who could explain me what you mean with 14.2 hand Fjord? I know inch, foot ... but hand? >> A hand is 4 inches. This measurement came from the days before everyone owned a ruler. The average person's hand was 4 inches. Same with the "foot" measurement being 12 inches. So 14.2 means 14 hands, 2 inches, for a total of 58 inches tall. Brigid M Wasson San Francisco Bay Area, CA http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html";>Our http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html";>Fjords / )__~ /L /L
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 http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html";>Our http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html";>Fjords / )__~ /L /L
Re: Whether to ride in warm weather?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 7/30/01 11:13:37 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << My Fjord enjoy standing in the sun. He do not walk into the shadow. Why? >> Hi Anke- I imagine God blessed the horse (and the Fjord doubly so : ) with many abilities, including thermoregulation. With free choice, he will move in or out of sun, shade, rain, etc., as needed. Interestingly, mine go under trees during hot days, but they will stand unbothered by driving rain! Brigid M Wasson San Francisco Bay Area, CA http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html";>Our http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html";>Fjords / )__~ /L /L
Re: heat
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 7/31/01 12:15:11 AM Mountain Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > My Fjord enjoy standing in the sun. He do not walk into the shadow. Why? Horses really can handle the heat if they're not exercising fine. They're built to sweat unlike dogs who can't. When it was 110 F here, I just gave the girls a spray before I put them in for the night and they seemed reasonably content. More than I was, that's for sure. I wouldn't ride them in that certainly, but people ride here in the early mornings when it's around 85 F. Gail in Tucson
Re: Fwd: 4 sale
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 02:19 PM 7/31/2001 +0200, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >I think it will help - but my four fingers are not 10,16 cm high :-). And that is one of the big problems with the whole system. >So, if I understand, my Fjord is 13,39 hands? (136 cm) Well you can't really just divide the inches by 4 because it isn't a decimal system. It is very confusing to say the least. The 136 cm = 53.5 inches which equals 13.1 1/2 hands. Oh ... I think I'm to old and to confused for this system ... may be it is the heat here. I try to help me like this: I now knew, 136 cm = 13. 1 1/2 hands, 14.2 hands = 147 cm, and all others a little bit more or less. Now you have it! A 15 hand horse would be 152 cm. Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Registrar Voice 716-872-4114 FAX 716-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Fwd: 4 sale
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >I think it will help - but my four fingers are not 10,16 cm high :-). And that is one of the big problems with the whole system. >So, if I understand, my Fjord is 13,39 hands? (136 cm) Well you can't really just divide the inches by 4 because it isn't a decimal system. It is very confusing to say the least. The 136 cm = 53.5 inches which equals 13.1 1/2 hands. Oh ... I think I'm to old and to confused for this system ... may be it is the heat here. I try to help me like this: I now knew, 136 cm = 13. 1 1/2 hands, 14.2 hands = 147 cm, and all others a little bit more or less.
Re: Fwd: 4 sale
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 01:39 PM 7/31/2001 +0200, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sure, a "Hand" is 4 inches. And the .2 part of it is 2 inches. I know it doesn't make any sense at all. I agree but it is an old way to measure a horse using ones hands. The 4 fingers on the hand are about 4 inches (average hand I guess). So the 14.2 hand horse is really a 58 inch or 147.32 cm tall horse. Hope this helps. I think it will help - but my four fingers are not 10,16 cm high :-). And that is one of the big problems with the whole system. So, if I understand, my Fjord is 13,39 hands? (136 cm) Well you can't really just divide the inches by 4 because it isn't a decimal system. It is very confusing to say the least. The 136 cm = 53.5 inches which equals 13.1 1/2 hands. Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Registrar Voice 716-872-4114 FAX 716-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Fwd: 4 sale
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Embedded "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>@angus.mystery.com image moved 31.07.2001 13:21 to file: pic04872.pcx) Please respond to fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com cc: Subject: Re: Fwd: 4 sale Security Level:? Internal This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sure, a "Hand" is 4 inches. And the .2 part of it is 2 inches. I know it doesn't make any sense at all. I agree but it is an old way to measure a horse using ones hands. The 4 fingers on the hand are about 4 inches (average hand I guess). So the 14.2 hand horse is really a 58 inch or 147.32 cm tall horse. Hope this helps. I think it will help - but my four fingers are not 10,16 cm high :-). So, if I understand, my Fjord is 13,39 hands? (136 cm) === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Registrar Voice 716-872-4114 FAX 716-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [demime 0.97b removed an attachment of type application/octet-stream which had a name of pic04872.pcx]
Re: Fwd: 4 sale
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 09:04 AM 7/31/2001 +0200, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is there anyone who could explain me what you mean with 14.2 hand Fjord? I know inch, foot ... but hand? Sure, a "Hand" is 4 inches. And the .2 part of it is 2 inches. I know it doesn't make any sense at all. I agree but it is an old way to measure a horse using ones hands. The 4 fingers on the hand are about 4 inches (average hand I guess). So the 14.2 hand horse is really a 58 inch or 147.32 cm tall horse. Hope this helps. Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Registrar Voice 716-872-4114 FAX 716-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Fwd: 4 sale
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is there anyone who could explain me what you mean with 14.2 hand Fjord? I know inch, foot ... but hand? (Embedded "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>@angus.mystery.com image moved 30.07.2001 13:33 to file: pic19958.pcx) Please respond to fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com cc: Subject: Fwd: 4 sale Security Level:? Internal This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Just passing this along in case anyone is interested. Please contact the owner directly. Mike >From: "Dorrie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >I have a beautiful 14.2 hand Fjord Gelding for sale. He is 10 years old. >Classic coloring and very cute. Good foreward mover. Showing in training >level dressage but ready to move on. Jumps a 2 foot jump course w\ lead >changes. If you are intersted please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] > === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Registrar Voice 716-872-4114 FAX 716-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [demime 0.97b removed an attachment of type application/octet-stream which had a name of pic19958.pcx]
