Re: congratulations Karen!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Greetings from Cornerstone Fjords and the Rollins family.. We are so tickled to hear about your special arrival in the winter. What a neat blessing, healthy, happy, and content with Mom (both fjord and human). In the middle of winter this was so nice to hear, a new life and the smell of the little one in a fresh stall, awaiting your arrival home each day..:) Jim, Kathy, & Ethan
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This message is from: "Ursula & Brian Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dear list from Brian Jensen; From a personal perspective I do not believe the list can possibly manage to be all things to all people. It is very possible for those interested to follow their own interest and develop their own list for discussion. I am a Registered Fjord owner interested in the Stewardship of the purebred breed as defined by the mother country Norway. That being said my North American interest is for the NFHR and CFHA to carry these principles and standards to the owners and breeders of Registered Fjords in in North America. I remain thankful to Steve and his broad spectrum forum over the kitchen table for discussions. It does afford list members the opportunity to soap-box their thoughts and ideas. Especially for us more remote individuals the chance to be connected to other Registered Fjord owners and Breeders, that is a treat. Topics of interest to me on the list are about what Registered Fjords are doing in North America and how they came to do it. I remain hopeful the list maintains its standards with no exceptions to other interest groups or special interest lobbyists. thankyou---Brian Jensen Trinity Fjords Box 1032 Lumby BC, V0E 2G0 Canada 250-547-6303 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://okjunc.junction.net/~ujensen/
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RE: fjord promotion
This message is from: "The Mercers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Krist, The pictures don't come through on the list. Any chance of your sending them to me or posting them to a site on the web for viewing? They sound wonderful! Taffy Mercer -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Krist Martinsen Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 4:32 PM To: Fjordlist Subject: fjord promotion This message is from: "Krist Martinsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This message is from Krist Martinsen The attachment shows us promoting our Fjord, Per, at our friend's Christmas Tree Farm this Dec. We have given free rides through the tree farm the past four years on weekends in Dec. Before that we lived on Orcas Island in Washington state and while practicing a cone course during the summer, lots of tourists stopped to look and were curious as to this beautiful breed. They took many pictures over the years. In the pictures attached, the tree farm owner's kitten decided to investigate his hind leg --to everyone's amazement, Per just kept looking for another weed to eat as the kitten climbed his hock. A good example of a calm breed. Enjoy! [demime 0.99c.8 removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Per_Eating.jpg] [demime 0.99c.8 removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Cat_eating_hock.jpg] [demime 0.99c.8 removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Cat_at_Per_Foot.jpg]
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2003 #17
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I agree about Linda posting one or two notices a month re rescues. It is fjord based, I contributed and would like to help in another pinch. I had already suggested this earlier re once or twice and glad others feel the same. Steve would that be too bad on the list? Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563
fjord promotion
This message is from: "Krist Martinsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This message is from Krist Martinsen The attachment shows us promoting our Fjord, Per, at our friend's Christmas Tree Farm this Dec. We have given free rides through the tree farm the past four years on weekends in Dec. Before that we lived on Orcas Island in Washington state and while practicing a cone course during the summer, lots of tourists stopped to look and were curious as to this beautiful breed. They took many pictures over the years. In the pictures attached, the tree farm owner's kitten decided to investigate his hind leg --to everyone's amazement, Per just kept looking for another weed to eat as the kitten climbed his hock. A good example of a calm breed. Enjoy! [demime 0.99c.8 removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Per_Eating.jpg] [demime 0.99c.8 removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Cat_eating_hock.jpg] [demime 0.99c.8 removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Cat_at_Per_Foot.jpg]
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Re: Bungee cords beware
This message is from: "Jenn M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> my friend just had an accident with one, a bungee cord, the horse pulled back and it broke and all of the strands hit her and she had to get 50 stiches and almost lost her eye. if you want to se pictures of the bungee or her eye after let me know Jenn >From: "Deb Williams" >Reply-To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com >To: >Subject: Re: Bungee cords >Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 21:34:57 -0500 > >This message is from: "Deb Williams" > >I know 2 people who got the bungee cord ties and they both had broken >shortly after starting to use them. Luckily no injury associated. I >haven't had much luck with bungee cords lasting around the farm in general. >Seems the latex strands disintegrate rapidly. >Debi Williams >Williams Hill Fjords >Waterford, Pa >Home of Tolgar,Belle and Levi,Hilda,Senja,Beckett,Rosie and Daniel Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*.
Re: Weedsport
This message is from: "Hope Carlson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello listers, is there anyone closeby to the Weedsport/Auburn/PortByron area in NewYork? My friend, Maralee, would like to see a Fjord up close. No email, the work number is:(315) 253-6002. She is very excited about this. We plan to go together to the Weedsport Show, I am really looking forward to it. Joel, I liked your post, learned alot, please write more often. Hope N IL
fjordhorse-digest V2003 #18
fjordhorse-digestWednesday, January 15 2003Volume 2003 : Number 018 In this issue: Re: arena footing Re: Direct TV and RFD Re: arena footing Re: arena footing Re: arena footing Re: longhaired stallion Re: fjordhorse-digest V2003 #17 Re: Direct TV and RFD Re: Bungee cords Gelding for sale Life on the Ground Ingrid Ivic starting a load RE: Ingrid Ivic ...why this List is SO cool! Re: fjordhorse-digest V2003 #17 Re: starting a load Re: Gelding for sale Re: Januar surprise! RE: ...why this List is SO cool! Re: Carriage Driving Clinic Re: Carriage Driving Clinic See the end of the digest for information on how to retrieve back issues. -- Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 15:55:43 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: arena footing This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Marti I have recently been in three arenas - all three with different footing. One is sand, one is sand and dirt and one is shavings. I prefer the sand/dirt or shavings. The all sand is very dusty and too deep.especially for driving. The shavings are best for driving and the arena owner never drags - just waters down. The shavings have been there for a long time and are fine - - not the big chip type. I hope to have an arena up north and am thinking I will do shavings..unless I hear about something better from your post. Linda in MN -- Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 15:58:38 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Direct TV and RFD This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] funny, Gail:) My husband loves to pick on me when the subject of digital cameras come up..I HAD to get one.can't remember from one visit to another how to use it (my daughter and son-in-law try to help me).he is always saying, "Don't forget the digital camera" Linda in MN sunny but VERY cold with a little dusting of snow -- Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 15:41:22 -0600 From: "Carol J. Makosky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: arena footing This message is from: "Carol J. Makosky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> bolinsj wrote: > This message is from: bolinsj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I have a friend who is putting in a new indoor and needs info on arena > footing. Any thoughts on what would be best for multiple disciplines? Friends of mine highly recommend a dealer from Stillwater, OK. Name is Barbara Bramwell and the #is 1-800-845-9558. They said they had it in their indoor arena and it was very dust free. - -- Carol M. On Golden Pond N. Wisconsin -- Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 17:05:22 -0500 (EST) From: Holly Tuck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: arena footing This message is from: Holly Tuck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Martie, For riding and jumping at the arena where my five year old took some lessons they used rubber crumble, said they had had it on the floor for years. I found that this had to be watered down, if not it played havoc with my asthma. Just one thing you might look into or someone with more knowledge can comment on. Holly > I have a friend who is putting in a new indoor and > needs info on arena footing. Any thoughts on what would be best for multiple disciplines? __ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca -- Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 16:23:33 -0600 From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: arena footing This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> usdf sells a booklet (six dollars I think) called underfoot written by George Williams. Wery good source. I have rubber/sand mix and love it . Good cushion/spring, very little watering needed, pretty dust free. Recommendations for depth and mix rate are in the book. k. > > From: bolinsj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2003/01/14 Tue PM 01:43:54 CST > To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com > Subject: arena footing > > This message is from: bolinsj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I have a friend who is putting in a new indoor and needs info on arena > footing. Any thoughts on what would be best for multiple disciplines? > She rides and jumps, he drives. Any web sites that might explain what > is available, what is good for different activities or what the cost > comparisons might be? > > thanks for any help, > Martie in MD -- Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 16:32:30 -0800 From: "shawna smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: longhaired stallion This message is from: "shawna smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Hello at last and info on long maned fjord This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Welcome Shawna. That longhaired stallion has some good bloodline, with Rudaren as grandsire on one side and back to Grabb on botgh side
Re: Carriage Driving Clinic
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 1/15/03 1:13:27 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Hi Cynthia > I have my registration form here ready to fill out for the clinic but I > need > to know if I can do a longlining lesson with Jeff, were you able to find > out? > > Do you remember Linda, you met her at the horse fair last year, she owns > Traviata (fjord). She would like to come down with me for the clinic would > you have room for her to stay, she would just audit the clinic. > I'm sorry this was supposed to go just to Cynthia. I am the chair for a retreat the deadline for registrations is tomorrow, I have had over 30 people call or email today to say their registrations will be late, the caterer will just love me. My brain is going, think I need a fjord fix, I'm off to the barn to hug and brush a couple of fjords, the phone can wait. Sue
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Cynthia I have my registration form here ready to fill out for the clinic but I need to know if I can do a longlining lesson with Jeff, were you able to find out? Do you remember Linda, you met her at the horse fair last year, she owns Traviata (fjord). She would like to come down with me for the clinic would you have room for her to stay, she would just audit the clinic. Sue
RE: ...why this List is SO cool!
This message is from: "The Mercers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Karen, I am no expert in anything Fjord - only been owned by them since May of last year! But I know from experience that what may seem "humdrum" to one person is a wealth of knowledge to another (usually me!). So I'm always willing to help with what little I know. There are now 10 Fjords/4 owners (that I know of) in the Tri-City area here. I think it might be time for all of us to get together and share our adventures! Taffy Mercer Kennewick, WA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Karen McCarthy Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 10:44 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: ...why this List is SO cool! This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Taffy, you just demonstrated to me one of the reasons this List is so cool & I am so glad it exists - that you are willing to give "hands on" help to Eileen & Marikape is awesome; kinda brings the neighborhood feelng into REAL play. Cheers, Kmac Karen McCarthyGreat Basin Fjords :: Carson City, Nevadahttp://www.picturetrail.com/weegees Original Message Follows From: "The Mercers" Subject: RE: Looking for work collars in Northwest Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 08:55:55 -0800 Eileen, I'm in Kennewick and have a draft harness for my mare, Reina. I'd be happy to help you out. Taffy Mercer Help STOP SPAM: Try the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE*
Re: Januar surprise!
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Janice, Yes, it is VERY good indeed to have a new foal in the barn...I can barely drag myself off to work in the morning, and then can't wait to get home in the evening. I love the way they stand there, so alert, so charged with energy, and then the SMELL! I love the way they smell, especially their breath. Heck,I love the way Fjords of any age smell, especially at this colder time of the year, a bit "muskier" than usual (Jeez, I think if you look into the archives, there was alittle discussion of this a way back). The only downfall of scritching & scratching those baby Fjords is that in no time at all your fingertips turn black from their greasy little coats. I am no expert, and this may sound a bit wierd, (but hey, as an admitted horse sniffer, maybe wierd by degrees?!) but do any of you expert vet-types out there agree that Fjord foals have an unusually high degree of ..lanolin(?) or other "greasy" stuff that naturally occurs in their haircoat? My theory, to maybe help 'waterproof' them, as historically they have foaled out for centuries in an enviroment that is not, er, exactly the French Riviera, eh? Oh wellI kinda went off the deep end there, didn't I??! Janice, as soon as I have more time during the weekend, and maybe with some lousy weather thrown in to boot, I promise you,(and all the others who have inquired), that I will post Mr Januar's pics..and by the way, if I told my Mom how much ya'll liked her name choice, I betcha she'd designate herself the Official Great Basin Fjords Name Tsarina, and then..well, you get the picture ;~)) KMac Karen McCarthyGreat Basin Fjords :: Carson City, Nevadahttp://www.picturetrail.com/weegees Original Message Follows From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 15:49:23 EST "..oh, lucky you! A baby in the barn. So glad all went well. Let us know when there are pictures available. Congratulate your mom on her great name selection!! janice in Nebraska Protect your PC - Click here for McAfee.com VirusScan Online
Re: Gelding for sale
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Laurie; What a cutie pie - I hope you find him a wonderful home. Linda in MN
Re: starting a load
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Joel - so interesting!!
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2003 #17
This message is from: "ruth bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Could a compromise be reached where Lynda gets to post one rescue status > > update once per month? Dolph I think a total ban on this topic is unfortunate. Personally I would like to hear updates on some regular basis, and I think at the very least Lynda should be permitted to have a link in her signature so anyone wanting more info can find the website quickly. > Janet W McNally > I AGREE with Dolph and Janet here. although I expressed support for Steve's decision, I didn't realize it was a TOTAL ban! One BRIEF monthly rescue synopsis including the rescue link would be appropriate and compassionate, but of course I realize this is entirely Steve's decision. Ruthie, nw mt
...why this List is SO cool!
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Taffy, you just demonstrated to me one of the reasons this List is so cool & I am so glad it exists - that you are willing to give "hands on" help to Eileen & Marikape is awesome; kinda brings the neighborhood feelng into REAL play. Cheers, Kmac Karen McCarthyGreat Basin Fjords :: Carson City, Nevadahttp://www.picturetrail.com/weegees Original Message Follows From: "The Mercers" Subject: RE: Looking for work collars in Northwest Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 08:55:55 -0800 Eileen, I'm in Kennewick and have a draft harness for my mare, Reina. I'd be happy to help you out. Taffy Mercer Help STOP SPAM: Try the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE*
RE: Ingrid Ivic
This message is from: "Lisa Schieler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sure, It is [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 12:07 AM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Ingrid Ivic This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, Does anyone have Ingrid's email address? I cannot seem to find it anywhere...although I suspect it is under one of these piles of notes. :) Thanks, Lynda and Daniel Bailey's Norwegian Fjords Quality Fjords--Equine Transportation--Hand-braided Tack & Accessories White Cloud, MI 231-689-9902 FAX: 775-383-6813 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.hometown.aol.com/baileysfjords United Equine Foundation http://www.unitedequinefoundation.org/homepage.htm Lynda C. Welch Vice President, Norwegian Fjord Representative [EMAIL PROTECTED] UEF Fjord rescue email group: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
starting a load
This message is from: wanda m hill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This is from Joel Harman. There are several reasons one wants to teach a horse in harness to ease into a load. Visualize slamming your shoulder into a door frame several times a day for years. Over time your shoulders are going to get sore. The collar has some padding but the end result will be the same. The reason horses want to hit the collar hard is to overcome friction to get the load moving. What you have to do is keep the horse on the bit when you ask it to get the load moving. It will learn that getting collected on the hinds will allow it to start that load without jerking it. As the load gets heavier, say a 1200# bale, that 900# horse will not be able to jerk that load to get it moving. They may even hop on both hinds simultaneously to move the load. Another reason to ease into it is to keep from breaking hame straps. When not paying enough attention I have hung up a log on a stump & had the horse walk right out of the harness because the hame strap broke. I don't remember if you have the bale on a sled. You could have the horse start at an angle to break the bale loose. In other words allow her to swing a little left or right when starting. This is often done when ground skidding. The horse is still pulling the load, just not straight ahead. The log weighs more than the horses. You can tell the horse is in the collar when they keep their head tucked. It is good to keep them on the bit with taut lines. They learn when that pressure means "whoa" & when you mean move forward. So when you start her, little pressure on the lines, her ears will point back to you. She has you dialed in now. Ask her to go forward, keep pressure on the lines. She gets into the collar, traces are tight. Encourage her forward more, watch her hind end tighten up. The bale starts to move, away you go! As the load moves the horse may want to go faster, like a horse trotting uphill because it is easier. Can the human walk faster than the horse? I doubt it. Walk as fast as you are comfortable going. The horse will learn that going too fast means stopping & starting the load all over again. Keep the lines tight. This will help to keep the horse from going faster that you can walk. I know your horse can handle the bale. We have to know the limits of the horse. Brag alert - a few years ago my 960# horse pulled 2900# on a sled at a pulling contest in Ferry County ,WA. He probably could have pulled more but I stopped there. He was in shape & had been in harness regularly. I did not want to hook onto weight he could not pull. Tips. Hook as short as you can. This will provide some lift on the load when going forward. You may be so short that the singletree would bang the horse's heels if not hooked to the load. When you start forward that tree will go up & not even be near the heels Just remember to lengthen at least one side when not hooked to the load anymore. A team has to start together. That may necessitate some fancy line work if one is hot & the other is a doodioo. Just takes time. Kind of like lots of wet saddle blankets is what it takes to make a good saddle horse. Some horses are natural pullers. Some are slugs. It is very satisfying to see a horse or team work hard for you. Just like my favorite sound is the sound of a sicklebar going back & forth. Hope this helps Joel Harman logging & custom farming with fjords Brass Ring Ranch Mosier OR sometimes we show our work horses Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com
Ingrid Ivic
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, Does anyone have Ingrid's email address? I cannot seem to find it anywhere...although I suspect it is under one of these piles of notes. :) Thanks, Lynda and Daniel Bailey's Norwegian Fjords Quality Fjords--Equine Transportation--Hand-braided Tack & Accessories White Cloud, MI 231-689-9902 FAX: 775-383-6813 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.hometown.aol.com/baileysfjords United Equine Foundation http://www.unitedequinefoundation.org/homepage.htm Lynda C. Welch Vice President, Norwegian Fjord Representative [EMAIL PROTECTED] UEF Fjord rescue email group: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Life on the Ground
This message is from: wanda m hill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This is from Jord. Thanks for your nice comments. It really is hard to hit the keys as I have grown. I liked writing when I first hit the ground. The human told me there was something called archives but I don't know how to look at them. There is lots of info on what the human made me do when I was little. It's funny to watch Baar, my little brother, when the human works with him. He sure makes things hard on himself. Mom told me Baar was tied to the back of the wagon in the parade at the threshing bee last year. He set back on his hinds like he was going to keep that wagon from moving. Then he had to jump forward so he wouldn't get dragged. What a dummy. Never, never pull against what you are tied to, lose every time. Anyway, I really don't have much to say. I am a little depressed that no one wants to take me or my dad to a new home. Bye Jord U U U U Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com
