RE: Evening Of Dancing Horses
This message is from: "The Mercers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It's nice to hear how amazed the "rest of the world" is when they get to see what we see every day. Congratulations and thanks to Beth, et al, for making such a wonderful positive impression! Taffy Mercer Owned by Reina, Lisken and Thor -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:24 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Evening Of Dancing Horses This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My friend in Longmont, Colorado, who bought my palomino filly, went to The Evening Of Dancing Horses. She sent a critique to my little email circle, and I asked permission to forward it to this group, as I figured this was Beth's drill team. And she'd want to hear what a quarter horse person thought of their performance. Here is her critique: > One of the performances that just blew me away, though, was an all Fjord > drill team. The riders were dressed in black shirts and pants with red > sequined vests and cowboy hats. They rode what looked like Australian > saddles. It was hard to tell exactly from where I was sitting. They had > obviously worked hard on their routine and it definitely showed. Every > move was absolutely precision. They had about 10 riders and a woman > driving a small carriage. Those little Fjords were relaxed and having a > terrific time. They weren't the least bit bothered by the moving > spotlights or the big crowd or the live music. I was really impressed. I wish you could have heard some of the comments > about their performance. People were very impressed. First of all, the > sight of all those Fjords in the ring together in front of a heavily > non-Fjord knowledgable crowd, made a big impression. Then the skill of her > riders and the obvious disposition of the horses made a huge impression. I > thought about you and kicked myself for not bringing a video camera. I had > no idea they would be there. I'll be ready next time. Pamela http://hometown.aol.com/northhorse/index.html";>Northern Holiday Horses
Re: Close Call!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pat - I will be interested to hear what the Dr say about cold weather/horse health. This year because of our warmish temps (until two weeks ago) I had not plugged in our heated water buckets. Instead, I put warm water in the buckets each night. It seems to me the horses are drinking more water...our baby "Hasse" especially likes the warm water - maybe reminds him of warm milk:) Linda in MN
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2003 #25
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: Poem from Aimee Wow! Super poem, better than the original by Jenny Joseph "When I am an old woman". The secret is however that we "older" mares just don't get old when we have these Fjords - they suit us through all phases of womanhood - from crazy games as teens through quiet driving or just sitting in pastures with them by our sides. So there,all you hotdog Thoroughbred, Hackney and Saddlebred owners! (I once owned those breeds, but as I once wrote...been with the rest, now with the best!) Linda Wollowitz in Snowy Syracuse where it's 8 below zero in my yard as I write!
Re: How much memory?
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well, it may not be a book on animal Memory exactly but read 'KINDRED SPIRITS' by Allen M.Schoen, DVM: "How the remarkable bond between humans and animals can change the way we live" You will love this book! Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, clear and moderately cold, temperature inversion : +10 at my house, -12 downtown. >If there's not been a book done on the memory of animals Jean, there >certainly should be! > >Ruthie, nw mt >http://www.libby.org/~bushnell > > Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Evening Of Dancing Horses
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My friend in Longmont, Colorado, who bought my palomino filly, went to The Evening Of Dancing Horses. She sent a critique to my little email circle, and I asked permission to forward it to this group, as I figured this was Beth's drill team. And she'd want to hear what a quarter horse person thought of their performance. Here is her critique: > One of the performances that just blew me away, though, was an all Fjord > drill team. The riders were dressed in black shirts and pants with red > sequined vests and cowboy hats. They rode what looked like Australian > saddles. It was hard to tell exactly from where I was sitting. They had > obviously worked hard on their routine and it definitely showed. Every > move was absolutely precision. They had about 10 riders and a woman > driving a small carriage. Those little Fjords were relaxed and having a > terrific time. They weren't the least bit bothered by the moving > spotlights or the big crowd or the live music. I was really impressed. I wish you could have heard some of the comments > about their performance. People were very impressed. First of all, the > sight of all those Fjords in the ring together in front of a heavily > non-Fjord knowledgable crowd, made a big impression. Then the skill of her > riders and the obvious disposition of the horses made a huge impression. I > thought about you and kicked myself for not bringing a video camera. I had > no idea they would be there. I'll be ready next time. Pamela http://hometown.aol.com/northhorse/index.html";>Northern Holiday Horses
Re: How much memory?
This message is from: "ruth bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> . I wonder if anyone has ever done a study of > the memory of the horse? Certainly being mistreated leaves a memory. Jean I believe animals have much more in the way of a memory than we even begin to give them credit for, call it anthropomorphizing if you will, but there are countless stories of their grieving the loss of a master, or a pet mate. There's a classic case right here in Montana, a favorite story of mine, a dog story that really happened in the 1930's which portrays a devotion (and a memory) that defies all rational explanation. A sheepdog's master died and his body was shipped away. As the coffin was loaded at the train station an onlooking dog was seen pitifully whining. Every day thereafter for 5-1/2 years until his death, the dog faithfully met each incoming train, searching for his beloved master. Old Shep, as he was known, has a bronze sculpted likeness as a tribute to his faithfulness on a hill overlooking the abandoned tracks in Fort Benton, MT. Just one of thousands of illustrations of an animal's ability to love, and to remember because of that love. Which of course includes Fjords as well! = If there's not been a book done on the memory of animals Jean, there certainly should be! Ruthie, nw mt http://www.libby.org/~bushnell
Re: How much memory?
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Whoa, that is really long term memory Steve. I think we really sell our animals short on many things because they do not speak our language. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563
Re: Close Call!
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> One thing the vets here in Interior Alaska stres for winter horse care, is water intake...The biggest cause of colic here in our cold winters in impaction colic. Not only is the weather very dry and water frozen unless heated with a tank heater. WATER is the most important item, with more hay eaten, of course more water is necessary, making sure you have a heated tank is best, and making sure they ALWAYS have water. Adding salt to their feed is one way of getting them to drink more. I don't have that problem as I have salt blocks right nest to the water tank and they'll eat them like candy. Lick salt, take a sip, lick more salt, another sip, etc. I hope Patrick does well, guess he did have the surgery? Jean in sunny Fairbanks, ALaska, getting colder again, but +10 at my house, -17 in town. >A good sized impaction was removed >from his large colon. Luckily, there had been no damage to any of his >systems. Patrick will be coming home tomorrow! His prognosis is >excellent... >I will forever be vigilant in watching a variety of things... This freezing >cold weather in NY State has resulted in many horses coming to Cornell with >colic problems. I've learned a lot about fluid intake observation. Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Close Call!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Fjord Friends- I've done a lot of reading and lurking and very little inputting... First, I am so sorry for your loss Alison. I can only imagine the sadness in your heart and the emptiness you feel. This almost happened to me just recently. My gelding Patrick began to colic last Thursday. Before I knew it, the next day we were headed to Cornell University's Vet. Hospital. I was sure I would lose my boy... He needed surgery. A good sized impaction was removed from his large colon. Luckily, there had been no damage to any of his systems. Patrick will be coming home tomorrow! His prognosis is excellent... I will forever be vigilant in watching a variety of things... This freezing cold weather in NY State has resulted in many horses coming to Cornell with colic problems. I've learned a lot about fluid intake observation. Tomorrow I will receive some ideas from the surgeon related to feeding and keeping my horses well during these arctic days. I was very lucky! The medical and office staff at Cornell University were excellent! Their care for Patrick was amazing! Equally, their care for me was heart warming! :-) Looking forward to 30degrees F! Pat McCurdy Cato, NY Proud owner of Anitra, Patrick, and Willie
Re: How much memory?
This message is from: Steve McIlree <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jean-- Thursday, January 23, 2003, you wrote: > I wonder if anyone has ever done a study of the memory of the horse? Several years ago we move our horses back to a boarding facility where they had been boarded a number of years earlier. The first time we went out for a ride on the trails through the forest, the horses seemed to be more comfortable than they usually are on unfamiliar trails. After a bit we came to a side trail which was actually a shortcut back to the barn. Even though this new trail lay in a direction entirely away from the barn, the horses tried to take it as if they remembered it was the way home even though had not been on it in thirteen years. -- Steve McIlree -- Pferd & Skipper -- Omaha, NE/Las Cruces, NM, USA How silent the woods would be if only the best birds sang. --Oliver Wendel Holmes
Re: to Steve M.
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 1/23/03 12:37:22 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Steve wrote: > " Since I am not a great cookie baker, I left the > Fjord cookie cutter in New Mexico hoping that it will > encourage Cynthia to bake some scratch cookies." > > Cynthia's response: > > YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING! Sue & John's response WHAT! no fjord shaped cookies when we come on Saturday. They were all we were coming for, will have to give the long drive down there a bit more thought.
How much memory?
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Last week a lady and her husband came to look at my Holsteiner mare that is for sale. We walked into the field where Gunnar and the mare were feeding at the far side. Gunnar is very easy to catch, just stands wherever he is and waits for you to halter him. This time as we started into the field he threw up his head, ears stretching up, and let out a squeal and came thundering toward us. I told the couple to stand still as he would not hurt them and it appeared he thought he knew them. As he drew near he circled still squealing and the mare decided it was her turn so she joined him in a great rush which set me back a bit. The visitors must have thought it was always like this. Gunnar circled several times and then stopped and went to grazing and I caught him easily. He paid little attention to the couple and I think he realized they were not who he thought. It was rather sad. I have had him three years now and he had gone through quite a few owners being spoiled and mistreated. I am sure he is waiting for someone, or simply thought he knew someone he obviously cared a great deal for. I wonder if anyone has ever done a study of the memory of the horse? Certainly being mistreated leaves a memory. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563
Weanling gelding for sale
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Everyone With great reluctance we have decided to offer for sale the first Fjord born on our farm. With three Fjords under four in training, I feel that there is not enough time to do justice to anymore. Asa is now an 8 month old gelding out of Sonja 7 C-797-BXB-B-932-M by NFR Arve FV-1-740-S. Asa's grandsire and dam on dam's side were both imported from Norway and his grandsire on sire's side is Konggard. Asa has been handled twice daily since his arrival here, has had all inoculations, worming, hoof care, etc. He is a joy to take care of, a perfect gentleman, who truly seems to enjoy human interaction. We have had Asa's full sister, NFR Shastamen, since she was a weanling. She is now a coming four year old, is 14.2 and a more refined type Fjord. She was awarded a blue ribbon in confirmation at an NFHR evaluation when she was two years old. I started her under saddle last spring and after three months took her to a well attended local hunter show where she placed (2nd and 4th) in two of her three classes. I might add that it was a first ever show for both of us. She has been trail ridden extensively in many situations this last year and has learned to handle herself very well. I started occasionally foxhunting her this last fall. We just hilltop for now but she has no difficulty keeping up with the other horses in the field and comments from fellow hunt members have been positive and plentiful. She has also been introduced to draft work, both single and team, and driving. She has demonstrated a very good work ethic for all; in fact, my draft horse coach said that as a team she and her half-sister were the best three year olds he had ever driven. We feel that Asa very much resembles his sister in size, build, movement, temperament and will possess many of the same athletic abilities as her. I'm sorry to have been so long-winded, but want Asa to find the best possible fit for life. Inquire to 540-947-2068 or e-mail us. Jim and Mary Harvey Located in Virginia 1/2 hr. from the intersection of I64 and I81
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2003 #25
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aimee-What a wonderful poem!! I think it was written about me, although I am not on social security yet, and I prefer red wine. Loved it, Janice in Nebraska
Re: Stuffed Fjord Horse
This message is from: "Stephanie Smedman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Wow! Thank goodness! We were looking at the little guy last night and thought it was cute...but not $109.00 cute. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: Stuffed Fjord Horse Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2003 07:19:43 EST This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] $109 for a fjord stuffed toy??? Oh dear!!! We are working on this very product - our price will be more affordable:) Linda and Kristin www.allthingsfjord.com _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
RE: to Steve M.
This message is from: Cynthia Madden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For Steve & Michelle, Steve wrote: " Since I am not a great cookie baker, I left the Fjord cookie cutter in New Mexico hoping that it will encourage Cynthia to bake some scratch cookies." Cynthia's response: YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING! = Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
Re: inbreeding coefficients
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 08:45 AM 1/23/2003 -0600, you wrote: This message is from: Steve McIlree <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Janet-- Tuesday, January 21, 2003, you wrote: > actually, it would be very helpful to have inbreeding coefficients > available on the pedigrees of horses on the NFR website. not sure > how difficult that would be. Since I've been researching this subject I've discovered that many pedigree software packages include the ability to make this calculation. Mike, does the software used by the NFHR offer an option to calculate COI? No it doesn't Steve. 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]
Horse mini-expo
This message is from: bolinsj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> HI, I was just asked to showcase one of our Fjords at a local breed expo in DE. Unfortunately, John and I have a previous engagement. The date is this Saturday, so short fuse. This is just a very small, laid back presentation by Ed Banning at TheCarriage Place in Bridgeville DE. He expects 40 breeds but was really hoping to get a Fjord. I do not really know what will be expected - just an inhand presentation or some riding/driving demo. If anyone is in this area and would like more info, you can contact me or phone Ed directly at 302-628-0100. The presentation is being given to the local Delaware Equine Council and invitees. Again, this is only a small private affair, but they would dearly love to see a Fjord. I wish we were available, but unfortunately thanks, Martie in MD
Re: inbreeding coefficients
This message is from: Steve McIlree <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Janet-- Tuesday, January 21, 2003, you wrote: > actually, it would be very helpful to have inbreeding coefficients > available on the pedigrees of horses on the NFR website. not sure > how difficult that would be. Since I've been researching this subject I've discovered that many pedigree software packages include the ability to make this calculation. Mike, does the software used by the NFHR offer an option to calculate COI? -- Steve McIlree -- Pferd & Skipper -- Omaha, NE/Las Cruces, NM, USA Have you driven a Fjord, lately?
MN Horse Expo - Trainers!!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Listers; Kristin and I are working on some ideas for the horse expo. We want to provide a list of trainers in the MN, WI, ND, SD, IA areas who either have worked with fjords or you feel would enjoy working with fjords. This information is important to new fjord owners to help them get off to a good start with their new friend. If you know of anyone please, please send me their name. I will contact them before we put them on our list. We will also share the list of names on the fjordlist :) REMINDER:to get working on your the farm ads, stallion ads, for sale horses ad for the horse expo..one page, 50 copies, send to me. Please put a photo on the page - so much more interesting to the public:) Linda in MN - burrr
Re: Stuffed Fjord Horse
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] $109 for a fjord stuffed toy??? Oh dear!!! We are working on this very product - our price will be more affordable:) Linda and Kristin www.allthingsfjord.com
Re: Poem - Linda Schleef
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Linda, Glad the poem brought you out of lurking :) Wish I could take the credit for writing it too :) I just hope my old bones will hold up for the ride across the meadow...if they do I'll figure out a way to get on :) Take Care, Aimee
Norway Stallion Eval dates
This message is from: "Knutsen Fjord Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The young stock show in Forde is on Saturday, the 26th of April [that's "ah-preel..."]. The stallion evaluation in Nordfjordeid is May 1 - 3. This is from Oda Meunch-Bronk of Switzerland, and Linda and Halgeir Vie of Forde [that's "fur-duh..."], Norway. Hope to go and to see you all there! Peg Peg Knutsen - Ellensburg, WA http://www.eburg.com/~kffjord/
