Fjord for sale on web site
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi! Just surfing Bayequest as usual, entertaining myself with the descriptions and prices of mixed-breed horses and ponies! Found something interesting on the web site http://www.autumnhillranch.com/sales.htm";>Autumn Hill Ranch Horseback Riding, . There is a Fjord for sale. It looks odd, but it could just be a bad picture. Is this a cross? Anyone know these people? Brigid
Re: Registry/weaning/mane
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >We have three questions. 1. How do we get the papers to register the >new filly? You can get the registration forms on the NFHR website: http://www.nfhr.com/newsinfo.html#Documents. Download and print them out! >2. About when should we wean her? My opinion is that you shouldn't be in any hurry to wean..even letting her nurse through the winter if the condition of the mare is good. It depends on what you plan to do with her, the use of the mare, if she has been rebred,etc. but I think six months old or older is best. Up here in Fairbanks, Alaska, with the extreme winters, we find that the foals do best if allowed to nurse through the winter, especially if they were born fairly late, in late May or June. Much easier to feed the mare more while the baby gets a nice warm meal to help keep her warm. You can start leaving the baby at home in a stall for a few hours and eventually most of the day, but that warm milk at night really helps in the cold. >3. Her mane is standing quite nicely >now and when do we cut it? Again, that is up to you..If it is standing up nicely now and she will stand still, trimming it now would probably be easy. You could just shape it nicely and not have to take it down too short. If you wait and the mane gets too long and falls over, then you will have to cut it really short to get it to stand up. Again, if you like her with the mane uncut for awhile, nothing wrong in that! A disclaimer: I am not a breeder, have raised only one foal (weaned at 14 months!) but have helped my friends with theirs, and they have raised 6! Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, a little sun now after three days of downpours, corrals are a mess again! 50 degrees. Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Reminder - Skandifest advertising/sponsorship
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Dagrun! I am busy designing this year's show program, and it's looking good. I encourage everyone to sponsor at least one class. It's only $20 for members, $30 for non members. Your name will be listed in the program as a sponsor. For business owners -- send those ad copies in ASAP. Bold text and line art looks best, or photos in grayscale. Let's make this program the best yet, and raise funds for Fjordings West while we're at it! 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 http://www.ourfjords.freeservers.com/fw/Fjordings_Wesx.html";> Fjordings West / )__~ /L /L
Registry/weaning/mane
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello All, We are having a wonderful summer here in Eastern Washington. Our filly, Sanvika who was born on May 20 is growing fast and has lots of life. We along with the neighbors enjoy watching her antics. She likes to chase the donkey and alpaca--but all seem to enjoy the fun. Sanvika likes to see us coming with the halter, and when we saddle up the mother, Siri, for an evening ride, she follows along very nicely. She has learned how to lift the chain on the gate out of the slot, lay it to one side and push the gate open--so we have to double the chain. Smart little gal. We mostly just read the posts, and do enjoy them. Helmets were an interesting subject. Also the subject of a Fjord for kids was much enjoyed. We under stand that our mare, Siri, was used for summer camp for a couple years for developmentally disabled children and we have noticed that when we put one of our grandchildren on her, ages 6 and 7, that she seems to get a fresh spark and hold her head high and seems to know that she has a precious cargo aboard. Of course we are close by. We have three questions. 1. How do we get the papers to register the new filly? 2. About when should we wean her? And 3. Her mane is standing quite nicely now and when do we cut it? Good days to all, Dave and Ann Sperl Othello, WA.
Skandifest advertising/sponsorship
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Dagrun, Well, I hope I can start something here, as I know the Skandifest show can really use some support this year. If you folks out here with me on the "other" coast wish to have a good venue to show your Fjords and meet with other Fjord owners, please support the show if you can. (*Btw, I have just sent a check to the Libby Show for a business card ad ...I think Libby is one heck of a show, and wish I could attend every year, but can't do 'em all!) Dagrun, please sign me up for the following: "Sponsor 2 classes (first come first serve) and get a half-page ad for only $80 (members) or $100 (nonmembers)." I'll send you the graphic stuff and check asap..Thanks very much for taking over this task for Fjordings West! *By being confined to my Ninja Turtle suit, I'll be very "grounded" this year during Skandifest, and I hope to be able to watch more of the show, and maybe even do some videotaping and digital photography. Karen McCarthyGreat Basin Fjords :: Carson City, Nevadahttp://www.picturetrail.com/weegees Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: Click Here
Reminder - Skandifest advertising/sponsorship
This message is from: "Dagrun Aarsten" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello everybody, thank you to sponsors/advertisers who have already signed up, and a reminder to those of you who haven't yet. We need advertisers for our show program at the Fall Nordic Horse Show / Skandifest. Deadline is August 31st - coming up soon. A great way to promote your farm, horse business or fjord for sale! I list all the advertising prices at the bottom of this message. How does it work: send ads to submit (pictures must be black and white) and checks (to the order of "Fjordings West"). Or call me at 408 410 7832. Leave message if I don't answer. Thank you!! Address: Dagrun Aarsten 12 S. First Street, Suite 505 San Jose, CA 95113-2403 Prices: Sponsor a class: Member Fjordings West: $20 Non-member $30 Ads: 1/3 page: Member: $30 Non-member $40 1/2 page: Member: $45 Non-member $55 1/1 page: Member: $70 Non-member $85 Packages: Sponsor 2 classes (first come first serve) and get a half-page ad for only $80 (members) or $100 (nonmembers). Sponsor 3 classes and get a full-page ad for only $105 (members) or $130 (nonmembers)
Re: supplements or not?
This message is from: "Carol J. Makosky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jessica Katzman wrote: > This message is from: Jessica Katzman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I have a four year old Fjord gelding and he "cracks" when he walks. Hi Jessica, My 12 yr. old has some clicking also and I too was wondering if it is time for supplements. The Equus magazine of August this year answers this question. You may access this article online and it would be under Hands On section Noisy joints. To sum it up: This noise is normal and get use to it as long as your horse is sound. The article goes on to explain these noises in detail and I will gladly send the information on to you privately if you are interested and cannot access the article online. -- "Built FJORD tough" Carol M. On Golden Pond Northern Wisconsin
supplements or not?
This message is from: Jessica Katzman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have a four year old Fjord gelding and he "cracks" when he walks. Should I feed him some sort of joint supplement or is is just from being in a stall? (He does get out for excercise daily.) Jessica HotJobs, a Yahoo! service - Search Thousands of New Jobs
supplements or not?
This message is from: Jessica Katzman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have a four year old Fjord gelding and he "cracks" when he walks. Should I feed him some sort of joint supplement or is is just from being in a stall? (He does get out for excercise daily.) HotJobs, a Yahoo! service - Search Thousands of New Jobs
RE: sweating
This message is from: Cynthia Madden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If a horse quits sweating the condition is called anhydrosis (sp?). My Morgan, Keyah, had it several years ago after having a reaction to an antihistamine shot (again sp?) for his dust allergy. He did not sweat for three or four years in very hot and humid Omaha. It was awful to see him panting in the heat. I could only ride him very early in the morning for a short time and then cool him down with the hose. The miracle is that eventually the condition disappeared which I understand is highly unusual. In very hot, humid areas like Florida it is more common especially in race horses which is why they have air conditioned barns. Steve W., please feel to correct me if I given any incorrect information. It has been a while, thank the goddess, since Keyah suffered from the condition. In the Fjord Digest, I think about three years ago, someone sent a chart containing a temperature and humidity index which told you when it was dangerous to work your horse. Steve and I used it extensively. I will see if I can find it and post it to the list. Loving it in not so humid Las Cruces (So do Tank & Keyah), = Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs http://www.hotjobs.com
RE: helmet discussion
This message is from: Cynthia Madden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> We are starting a driving club here in Las Cruces that we are calling the Zia Carriage Driving Club. Saturday we met to discuss by-laws. Since I made up the draft by-laws, I put in a paragraph in the membership section that anyone age 18 or under must wear helmets in any club activity where horses are present. When it was time to discuss the section, I was pleased that everyone strongly supported it and even added a second sentence that says any adult who refuses to wear a helmet must sign a waiver acknowledging the risks of not wearing one. We feel we cannot force adults to wear helmets, but we can at least keep reminding them of the danger of not doing so. (Sort of like the surgeon general's warning on cigarettes! I hope it works better) It was also pointed out that kids learn best by example. If they see adults wearing helmets, they will be more willing to do so themselves. I, too, have refused access to my horses if a visitor refuses to wear a helmet. = Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs http://www.hotjobs.com
"End of Season Sale" final weeks
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Listers! A quick reminder that our "End Of Season" sale lasts until August 31st. It is a great time to do some early holiday shopping!! Here is an update of what we still have available: 1 XXL sweatshirt -- black with fjord head, red halter and red lettering (Reg $36.00) sale: $20..50 1 tank top -- black with small running fjord in white (very cute) small (Reg $20.50)sale: $12.50 CAPS!! Email me for colors - [EMAIL PROTECTED]Have sold several - they are good looking for both men and women. A single small running fjord in contrasting color - low rise and high rise. (Reg. $14 & $17) sale: $8.50 & $10.50 Long sleeve t-ees: 2 Grey long sleeve tee'sgrey with primary colored large running fjord --- size XL - very popular shirt --- (Reg. $34.00)sale: $20.50 Champion Sports Bra: 1 light grey three running fjords in black and red size large (Reg. $35) sale: $29.00 ITEMS TO BE EMBROIDERED: We have a sage green Tahoe Jacket -- size large - that can be embroidered with your personal logo choice (and print) and,2 black fleece vests without embroidery for your personal choice.All three can be embroidered with our fjord logos OR any other subject (another horse breed, another theme, etc). Jacket: (Reg $81.00) sale: $49.00 Vests: (Reg. $55) $33.00 Shipping charges added to order. Please call or email me @ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To see our logos visit our website @ www.allthingsfjord.com Linda and Kristin in cool and sunny Minnesota!! All Things Fjord & More! 1-866-273-3048 local: 763-498-7948
sweating here too
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My first and only Fjord (so far) is a year old and you can sure tell when she sweats - she turns kind of a grey color. I think her skin under the dun coat is grey, maybe. She has been enjoying her water hosings and likes to play with the end of the hose in her mouth. One other thing I have noticed is she is much tougher than the Morgan when it comes to flies. She will go out and browse in the heat of the day, so my Morgan will follow her, but soon he is running for the overhang, to get rid of the flies. Willow will run back with him, but she doesn't see why and soon will be out again. I have a Troxel Dakota helmet and find it very comfortable, and it looks OK too. I started driving lessons last week. On the first lesson I got to drive the school horse, very forgiving fellow. I'm hooked. I will go for more lessons. It seems 90% of it is the horse and his training. That will be the challenging part. These people seem very competent and compete, but they do not like Fjords or Halflingers much. They certainly don't think they are the easiest horses they have worked with. Valerie
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2002 #191
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The topic of Fjordhorse sweating reminds me of an experience we had. About 11 years ago, we were working with a local old time teamster (Ken Demers) who was helping us by training our first driving team. AFter about 2 weeks of intense training at his place, we brought them home, with insturctions to drive them a lot so as to reinforce all their lessons. Every day we drove them we noted that one of the (the Off horse) would come back all sweated up, while the Nigh horse would be barely wet, it at all. SInce the Off horse was in that position because Ken picked him as "a goer", and the nigh had a tendancy to lay back, we thought the sweating was due to one pulling more than the other. being still pretty green ourselves though, we also wondered if we had them hitched wrong, or were somehow driving them so as to put more strain on one compared to the other, so we decided to call Ken and ask him. When I got him, I explained the problem and wondered if he had an explanation. My question and his answer were (approximately) as follows: Bill: "Every time we drive that team, the Off horse comes back all sweaty and lathered up, and the Nigh is mostly dry. Are we doing something wrong?" Ken; "Well, it's like this. Your know I like to square dance, doen't ya'?" Bill: (wondering what on earth his well-know square dance passtime had to do with our team): "Yeah, I know you like to dance." Ken: "Well, last Saturday, we went dancin' to the Heath Fair, and ya' know it was awful hot that night." Bill: (Remembering that it was hot): "Uh-huh, I remember." Ken: " Well ya' know that when ya' square dance, ya' get to dance with all the different ladies in your square, right?" Bill: (Remembering my own square dancing promenades and swing-your- partners experiences) "Yup, I know that." Ken: "well, ya' know when you dance with them ladies, you get to put your hands on their backs(and with a suitable pause for effect)...and ya' know, some of 'em was wet, and some of 'em was dry." So there it was, no problem, just normal variation in sweating by humans, and, by extrapolation, Fjord horses. And you know, Vidar still sweats more to this day.
Re: NFHR Carson City Eval
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 03:38 AM 8/19/2002 +, you wrote: This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If you have not yet applied to Mike May for the Eval, and still wish to do so, please do so asap... I belive the closing date is nigh! nite,Kmac I think some of Karen's message was cut off at the end. The closing date for the pre entries for the Carson City Evaluation is Aug 19th. Yes that IS today. Get to the mailbox right now. Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Helmets, Vests and Mending
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm a helmet wearer. I tried driving dressage with those really nice ladies' hats but I saw that horses shy there, too. I was dumped from my carriage, slid across a soft grassy gully and stopped with my head against the far bank. I got a broken leg and a stiff shoulder and a grass stain on my helmet. After my accident, I was even more convinced than ever that in the midst of a fall and tangle, you can't always account for where your various parts are going to land and what they are going to land on. It happens VERY FAST. As for vests, I'd love to wear one of those, too, but they seem to be made only for people who are Insurance Company thin and who have no bosoms. Even the larger mens' sizes do not fit a generously bosomed woman. Mending after an accident is a humbling experience. At first it is not funny but it becomes very funny later after you have finished crying in frustration. When your weight-bearing parts are involved, you learn lots of new ways for getting around. And a LayZBoy is a very good friend indeed. I slept for a full year in one before I was able to straighten out enough to try a bed again. (This was from a non-horse related condition.) I still fall asleep quickly and deeply in my LayZBoy much to the dismay of my kids who hate it when I snore in the living room! Pamela Garofalo
