Re: Saddles /Hillview Farms
This message is from: Jon & Mary Ofjord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jean/ Anneli, Hillview Farms usually has a large booth at the Greater Minnesota Horse Expo which is coming up the last weekend in April. We will check out American Saddles when we get there. Remind us to tell you about them when we get back. Jon Ofjord in Northeastern Minnesota where we have had 2 mornings in a row of above zero temperatures. Must be Spring! http://www.american-saddles.de/index.html For English language click on the flag in the upper right corner: http://www.american-saddles.de/dealer/dealer.html There is a dealer here in the US, in case anyone is interested: Hill View Farms <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 507-723-5937 Hillview also carries Rocking-R saddle(now Timbeline Saddle co.) Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, light snow and +15 F. Spring is not here afterall :( >Since Ortho-flex is up for discussion...does anyone have experience/info or >know the price of the Ortho-Flex Baroque? Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Mary Ofjord North Coast Fjords Grand Marais, MN
Re: Wanted: Fjords for sale
This message is from: John & Martie Bolinski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Joe, I know it is really late, but can you give me directions to Mel's Stables in New Holland? I am coming from south of Lancaster in northern MD. We can get to the New Holland Auction site and there is a Farriers outlet nearby we stop at occassionaly but I can't recall Mel's. If this gets to you too late, don't worry. Sorry for late request martie in MD Joe Glick wrote: > This message is from: "Joe Glick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I will be taking my Fjord stallion to the "Stallion Presentation Day" at > Mel's Stables, New Holland, PA on March 30, 2002. It's an annual event open
Eval. in our area?? and Ride with the stars??
This message is from: "Deb Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Is there any plans going forward for an Evaluation in the Michigan llonois Indiana area Does any one have any knowledge of the Ride with the Stars program in Lexington, Ky at Kentucky Horse Park. I am interested in attending. But I do not know of any one who has so have no reference per facility etc. I know that there are the different levels of attendance and that you can camp over. but how much and how close do you really get to the trainers. I understand that you have to request to get into the separate clinics and that you may sign up but no guarantee that you will get any or most of your choices??? For the cost I would like more for sure info. My interest is to take my rosier and have a fantastic play time. I went there when I was in junior high with 4 other horse crazy girls and one very, understanding mother. It was only a breeding farm then but they told us all about the plans to become this fantastic learning facility. From the information I have gotten the years I have always wanted to return. I actual y got to hold onto the lead line of the famous stallion CITATION on that trip, can you imagine how big a smile was on my face for the next month!!! Debi Williams Williams Hill Fjords Waterford, Pa Home of Tolgar,Tanja, Belle,Hilda, Beckett, Rosie and Daniel
Re: Are Fjords Different?
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I had a friend here who had an Arab stallion who would not breed "brown" mares..only greys! His mom was a grey and he had been picked on and beaten up by his older sister, a bay and maybe that is why he wouldn't breed any bay mares! Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, with 13 hours possible sunlight (not today: cloudy and snow) >A wives' tale perhaps, but I subscribe to this theory, too. I have a Border >Collie, and BC's definitely are attracted to other BC's, Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Saddles
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Anneli, The Ortho-Flex company here in the US has been sold and the new owners don't make the Baroque. HOWEVER there is a company in Germany making flex-panel saddles which makes a saddle called the SPANISH DRESSAGE as well asothers. Interestingly, they are called AMERICAN SADDLERY! check out their website: http://www.american-saddles.de/index.html For English language click on the flag in the upper right corner: http://www.american-saddles.de/dealer/dealer.html They have a page with all the information on construction of flex panel saddles, including Ortho-flex and other companies using the system. Very interesting.! click on "Saddle System Functions" There is a dealer here in the US, in case anyone is interested: Hill View Farms <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 507-723-5937 Hillview also carries Rocking-R saddle(now Timbeline Saddle co.) Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, light snow and +15 F. Spring is not here afterall :( >Since Ortho-flex is up for discussion...does anyone have experience/info or >know the price of the Ortho-Flex Baroque? Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Are Fjords Different?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 3/26/02 10:42:13 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Fjords have very subtle body language compared to other breeds. They communicate with very understated moves and gesturesso to them another horse coming down the trail behaving in a 'normal' way for the other breed, was actually "shouting at the top of his lungs" to the Fjord. >> I can relate to this! I think I communicate subtly and quietly, and it alarms me when people talk loudly and wave their arms about. In fact, I have a dear friend who talks so loud I always turn down the receiver volume before calling her. 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
NFHR Evaluation info
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi All- I would like to participate in the 2002 Evaluation in Carson City, NV. Can someone please send me info? What is one expected to do? What does the performance evaluation entail? Thanks! 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: Greater NW Equine Expo
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Amy & Friends- A big thanks from the Bay Area Fjord Herd ;-) for doing such a super job at the Expo. The ORNFHA is doing a great service for us all. Wish I could have joined you this year, but it was a tumultuous time. Hopefully in 2003! 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: Are Fjords Different?
This message is from: "Karen Keith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A wives' tale perhaps, but I subscribe to this theory, too. I have a Border Collie, and BC's definitely are attracted to other BC's, such as at dog classes. They'll ignore or even snap at other dogs, but seek out those black and white patterned dogs. I heard once that horses tend to go with horses that look like their moms. And being fjords, the only ones that COULD look like their moms are other fjords. :) Another wives tale perhaps, but one I like! Pamela Cheers! Karen _ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com
Re: crosstisch
This message is from: "Deb Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It's in the snail mail. can't get my program to send to list members but sent to off list. I'm not very good with the puter yet. Enjoy I sent both Griet's and my own adaption. You have my full permission to use mine in any way you care to do. Debi Debi Williams Williams Hill Fjords Waterford, Pa Home of Tolgar,Tanja, Belle,Hilda, Beckett, Rosie and Daniel - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2002 9:40 PM Subject: Re: crosstisch > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Great to hear the news Deb. I would like a copy of the > cross stitch. I don't know why, I will probably never > get one done. > > -- > OE & Pat Wilson > UFF DA Fjords > Hyde Park, Utah > > > This message is from: "Deb Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I'm feeling s Goood!! > > Debi Williams
Re: Fjords at auction
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 3/26/02 6:27:17 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << There are 7 fjord horses consigned to the Harley Troyer Draft Horse and Equipment auction coming this April 5th and 6th. I was wondering if anyone might know anything about these horses? There is no description about where they come from. There is a team of two year old geldings; a four year old mare and gelding; a five year old gelding; a nine year old gelding and a 7 year old gelding. A couple of my friends have expressed an interest in the possibility of purchasing them. If anyone has any information, would you please e-mail me privately? Thanks. Beth, In the section of the flyer I received from Troyer there is another 5 year old fjord gelding listed, he is in the section under consigned but not pictured. Sue Sue Clark-Sorger Crown Oak Fjords Sandia Park NM
Re: Carla thank you
This message is from: "Joanna Crell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> carol, thank you so much for the carla story, It WAS her I met , and typical me, got the people wrong. I Always remember a good horse!!! Any way, Carla is very very hqappy at Brammies, and Brammie already loves her to pieces. Carla has Bezor the old holsteiner to play with for now and the nicest barn and paddock, I am looking forward to going out driving with Brammie and ponies too. I think fjords like their own kind and really know the difference. Brammie helps me here at Willowind with disabled riders on Willowind Quill, who looks just like Carla ( age 6). I know this will be a good home for Carla and she will join the fjord ambassadors on the mountain trail of Acadia. Glad to meet a dear friend, thank you for sahring her story. Joanna Joanna Crell and David Folger Willowind Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center State Hwy 3 box 1140 Bar Harbor, Maine 04609-9721 (207)288-9506 phone and fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.willowind.org
Re: Saddles
This message is from: "Anneli Sundkvist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Since Ortho-flex is up for discussion...does anyone have experience/info or know the price of the Ortho-Flex Baroque? For pic and info in German clic: http://www.orthoflex-sattel.de/orthoflex/englische_saettel/baroquedressage/b aroquedressage.html I can't find this model on the American webpage and no price neither in dollars nor in euros! My Fjordgelding is to wide for most Spanish saddles (and he's not even over-weighted!!!). I'm presently riding in a Swedish made western/english/spanish-inspirated design, but there are some things that make me look for a new saddle. A friend of mine has a Ultra-Flex a la Bent Branderup on her cold-blooded trotter, but the widest model is too narrow for Cider, sigh...but on the other hand it is a pretty expensive saddle, so perhaps I should be pleased to have found something I CAN'T spend money on!;o) Anneli ** Anneli Sundkvist Dept. of Archaeology & Ancient History St Eriks Torg 5 753 10 Uppsala +46-18-4712082 - Original Message - From: "Frederick J. Pack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 6:19 AM Subject: RE: Saddles > This message is from: "Frederick J. Pack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I ride the Ortho-Flex Tempe western model. Expensive, but like sitting in > an easy chair ALL DAY... > > It fits my Fjords perfectly. > > Fred and Lois Pack > Pack's Peak Stables > Wilkeson, WA USA > http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/3158
This and that
This message is from: "Pasqual, Tish" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Orthoflex: I have an Orthoflex Patriot which is an endurance style and I love it. I had the vet check the fit and he said that it was just about perfect; now that Elph's at his "fighting weight" I think the fit is even better. I really like the neoprene girth too, very comfy for him. However, if I had to do it again I would seriously consider the wintec, the cost is really reasonable and I know lots of people that are very pleased with them. We have been having some fun riding bareback. My husband has been taking riding lessons (me too) and a few nights ago I had him "lead line" me so I could focus on balance by riding bareback - I'm getting pretty good at it! not bad for starting to ride as an adult. Then I convinced Chris to try it, and boom, he was out there riding with no saddle, no bridle, just balance, trotting around the arena with a huge grin on his face. He said it really helped him understand the impact of shifting the body weight and subtle leg pressure. Big fun! I too inquired about the Norwegian "picture" book and was surprised to get it in the mail. No regrets, it is gorgeous, but I too am trying to figure out how to pay (thanks, Dave McW!) After paging through the book I became firmly convinced that the spindle backed sporting gig is the way to go, and I plunked my money down and will take delivery in about a year, but not to worry, a lovely friend called to say that he was just finishing up the paint on a nice antique meadowbrook that I can use for shows so now it's just practice, practice, practice! If you have any doubts that Fjords recognize and get energy from each other, just go to an all-Fjord show, what a hoot! They sure don't come off as a placid breed in those situations . . . Patti: please keep writing more about Germany, it is so fun to read the details. And Linda, I'll see you and Kristin at the Horse Expo. Happy Fjording everyone! Tish and Elph in Minneapolis
Welcome Amy
This message is from: Holly Tuck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Welcome Amy, This is a great list for learning things. Holly from Manitoba > Hello all, > My name is Amy Ebbert. > Amy __ File your taxes online! http://taxes.yahoo.ca
Re: Are fjord different?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes I think so! My two fjords do not like any other horse besides each other! They do not play with any of the other horses in the pasture. The keep to themselves and play with each other. But if any horse comes near them or bothers them, they gang up and boy is that other horse long gone acroos the field!!! Caitlin
Murphy's Horse Laws
This message is from: "ruth bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> MURPHY'S HORSE LAWS There's no such thing as a sterile barn cat. No one ever notices how you ride until you fall off. The least useful horse in your barn will eat the most, require shoes every four weeks and need the vet at least once a month. A horse's misbehavior will be in direct proportion to the number of people who are watching. Your favorite tack always gets chewed on, and your new blanket gets torn. Tack you hate will never wear out and blankets you hate cannot be destroyed. Horses you hate cannot be sold and will outlive you. Clipper blades will become dull when your horse is half clipped. If you approach within fifty feet of your barn in clean clothes, you will get dirty. The number of horses you own will increase to the number of stalls in your barn. Your barn will fall down without baling twine. Hoof picks always run away from home. If you fall off, you will land on the site of your most recent injury. ~~~ WHAT DO YOU DO... To induce labor in a mare? Take a nap. To cure equine constipation? Load them in a trailer. To cure equine insomnia? Show them in a halter class. To get a horse to wash their own feet? Clean the water trough and fill it with fresh water. To get a mare to come into heat? Take her to a show. To make sure that a mare has that beautiful, perfectly marked foal you always wanted? Sell her before she foals. To get a show horse to set up perfect and really stretch? Get him out late at night or anytime no one is around to see him. To induce a cold snap in the weather? Clip a horse. To make it rain? Mow a field of hay. To make a small fortune in the horse business? Start with a large one. Ruthie, NW MT
Re: Greater NW Equine Expo
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 3/26/02 5:12:21 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > The Oregon Club won 2nd place for decorations. This will allow us to sign up > It was a great Expo, wasn't it? So many wonderful horses (especially the fjords) and great people (especially the fjord people!). What was interesting to me is that both groups that I went to see made 1st and 2nd places. Dr. Ritter's booth got a 1st place. Very nice, elegant, and he is a WONDERFUL trainer. And a gentle-man with a gentle way with horse and human. And the Fjord booth, it was so well done. I loved the red white and blue and the fjord silhouettes. A lot of time, effort and planning went into it. Can't wait for next year. I'd sign Juniper up for the therapeutic horse, but again, she should be VERY pregnant same time next year. Pamela
Re: translation
This message is from: "ruth bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> THANKS Anneli ! It's always nice to hear from you-- glad I wasn't totally wrong anyhow =))) Ruthie > > >>Well, I learned what "basta" is not a bath!>> > > To make things even more complicated: "basta" actually means to use the > sauna. But in this particular case, the word should have been bästa (ba:sta) > but the dots over the a was gone. > > So...basta has something to do with the sauna (bastu in Swedish) but > bästa/ba:sta has something to do with the best (bäst/ba:st in Swedish). > > Regards > > Anneli > ** > Anneli Sundkvist > Dept. of Archaeology & Ancient History > St Eriks Torg 5 > 753 10 Uppsala > +46-18-4712082
