Re: fjordhorse-digest V2004 #173
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 7/31/04 3:16:16 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > As a patch for cracks or to build up hoof walls, it is long lasting and > tough. > I have never seen any negative effects of epoxy use Is this a product that anyone can buy? I have a horse that sometimes gets cracks and if I could use this instead of rasping, it would sure help!
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2004 #173
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 7/31/04 3:16:16 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Thank you for the sweet compliment Lori. This was the second year I have > created the personalized grooming brushes and really enjoyed it! Ingrid > > have you thought about making and selling some of these? I know my husband would just love to get one for Christmas!
Re: Blue Earth
This message is from: "Jon A. Ofjord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Here is the web site folks. www.avalonphotoinfo.com There are some good ones of Phil near the bottom of class #10. I believe the photographer has the pictures on her web site now but I don't recall the address. Anyone? Phillip Odden Jon & Mary Ofjord North Coast Fjords Grand Marais, MN 55604
Blue Earth
This message is from: "Norsk Wood Works" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This message is from Phillip Odden. OK Carol I will volunteer to outline a few of the highlights from my humble perspective. I heard there were 129 horses there. Among them were lots of brown fjords, a couple grays, a couple white duns, and at least one red. First of all we had wonderful weather the first two days with mild temps. There was wind, and showers threatened on the last day but I can't recall getting wet from the rain. With such nice weather and a well organized show everyone seemed to be in good competitive spirits. People seemed to be very helpful. There were several new competitors there and others who were there making plans to bring horses and show next year. This year the show committee made an extra effort to list classes for people with green horses and for those who were showing for the first time. I saw people with mighty big smiles who were courageous enough to take that first step in the show world. They had prepared their horses well and lived down those anxious moments before the classes to be recognized with a ribbon for their efforts. There were more experienced fjord-show people who entered classes they never thought they would enter. I rode my stallion Smedsmo Gråen in English pleasure with about twenty others. This was a situation that was difficult for me to imagine last year. My hope was that it would get late enough and be dark out so nobody would see me. In the end my horse and I did most everything we were supposed to do but not as well as many others. Next year... I also did the showmanship class with him and waited in a line of eighteen or so to show my horse to judge Karen Cabic. That was the most difficult class of all for me since I had never tried it before. I won a ribbon too and my stallion did as he was supposed to, but I thought that class would never end. Next year I will have to wear a towel around my waist to catch the sweat running down my back. They didn't have to water the arena where I was standing. Blue Earth is a show where inexperience people can come and be welcomed. People are friendly and helpful. The level of competition has increased dramatically in the past few years as has the number of entries. There were several great moving, well polished horses there. My favorite classes are the driving classes. The horses were fit, well trained, and the turnouts presented a very nice picture. The scurry, double jeopardy and gamblers- choice presented hot competition with a good deal of encouragement from driver to horse to get up and get going. The horses were reaching, and the carts were skidding as the dust flew. Judge Cabic presented a class for showmanship for adults and youth. There were several youth who participated in the showmanship class as well. The costume class was outstanding with a large number of participants. My favorite was a two horse circus team. The horses were dresses as elephants complete with long trunks and lots of color. The lead horse was ridden into the ring as the rider stood on the horse's back. In that class a horse hitched to a chariot made for some excitement as he got away for a few rounds of the arena. Nobody hurt. I believe there were four, four-in-hand hitches and three tandems as well as other farm hitches. They were outstanding. After four years of looking over the various techniques for the log-pull I finally caught on to a few of the finer moves in that class. If you want to win the log pull it will have to be at a trot now. In the end I heard folks thanking others for being there to provide healthy competition. Next year it appears the challenge for the show committee will be to have enough room and stalls to hold everyone. I believe the photographer has the pictures on her web site now but I don't recall the address. Anyone? Phillip Odden
Re: BRAG ALERT
This message is from: Tamara Rousso <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Saturday, July 31, 2004, at 07:04 PM, Dave and Patti Walter wrote: She was being ridden western, she likes to jog vs trot. Glad to hear she did so well since we will be winning her. Since my daughter prefers western this works very well for us. Not only will Harrison be sooo happy to have a cute filly on the place, but we will have another riding horse for my daughter. Yippeee!! Tamara California where Arianna truly belongs munching sprouts and sipping carrot juice
BRAG ALERT
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ok, I'm gonna change the tune alittle bit and not brag about Silas, hopefully tomorrow I can write and brag about him, as I have a show tomorrow but today I brought Arianna, the raffle horse to our 4H youth show in Manitowoc, WI. WHAT A HORSE! This little filly came home with a 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th. Actually the 1st and 2nd were not the big deal. She got the 2nd in driving, only 2 in the class, but she was good and VERY well behaved. The ring was a muck hole, standing water everywhere and DEEP. She wasn't thrilled with it, but she was steady and willing. The 1st was in draft at halter, only one in the ring, but The other classes were her riding classes and their were 10- 20! in a class and she got 4th out of 20 in one of them! WHAT a girl, they were all walk/trot, she was so steady and smooth and CUTE! Very proud of her. She was being ridden western, she likes to jog vs trot. So, all you who are gonna win her, WHAT A HORSE. I'm gonna miss her very much! Aug. 28th is the drawing. Patti
blue earth news
This message is from: "Carol J. Makosky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi, OK all of you who got to go to Blue Earth, don't keep us stay at homes in the dark anymore. We would like a full report of all the fun everyone had. -- Built Fjord Tough Carol M. On Golden Pond N. Wisconsin
Blue Earth
This message is from: "julie finn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello, I was only able to spend a few hours at the Blue Earth Fjord show. It was great. I had never attended before. I was impressed with what good shape all the horses seemed to be in. My horse needs to lose some weight. I also was amazed at how well their manes were trimmed. The people were friendly and helpful. I wished I could have spent the full three days watching and learning. Could someone please tell me what the winning time was for the fjord barrel racing? Thanks Julie Finn _ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/
Re:FingerLakes...FFHS
This message is from: Ingrid Ivic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > This message is from: Lori Albrough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > If you've been considering bringing a horse to Finger Lakes I encourage you > to go for it next year. This show committee really knows how to look after > the exhibitors, the show runs smoothly and requests are cheerfully > accomodated. They have great prizes too :-) Every first place ribbon was > accompanied by a horse brush with fjords painted on the back with > handpainted borders and the show initials. Beautiful and a real keepsake. Thank you for the sweet compliment Lori. This was the second year I have created the personalized grooming brushes and really enjoyed it! Ingrid Ingrid Ivic Embroidered Apparel Customized Art & Gifts http://www.fullmoonfarm.us Please visit my store: http://www.stores.ebay.com/faithfulfamiliars http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/fjord_and_friesian
Re: that "Fjord" place...LOL
This message is from: Ingrid Ivic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> All this Blue Earth talk is making me very >> jealous, but I will sit here in my wheel chair on the internet doing >> damage to the check book on the Fjord place on ebay. >> Built Fjord Tough >> Carol M. >> On Golden Pond >> N. Wisconsin Hi Carolguilty as charged! Ingrid (owner of that "Fjord Place") Ingrid Ivic Embroidered Apparel Customized Art & Gifts http://www.fullmoonfarm.us Please visit my store: http://www.stores.ebay.com/faithfulfamiliars http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/fjord_and_friesian
Epoxied hoofs
This message is from: "Julie Blair" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello, I've been lurking here since my husband and I fell in love with Fjords at the Midwestern Horse Fair in Madison this past spring. I don't have a Fjord yet, but I do have a paint gelding (who is great). I also am fortunate to have a fantastic farrier, who regularly uses epoxy (as needed) in his work. My horse has pretty good feet, so Al only uses epoxy to fill nail holes when necessary, but he has used epoxy in reconstructive work on a Percheron mare where I board. I haven't heard of it used to attach shoes, though. As a patch for cracks or to build up hoof walls, it is long lasting and tough. I have never seen any negative effects of epoxy use. My only "complaint" might be that it is not always aesthetically pleasing, though it can be camouflaged with hoof polish. You are lucky to have a farrier who is willing to use new methods. I think you will be pleased with the performance of epoxy. Julia Blair [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: new pictures
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 7/30/2004 11:41:10 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am looking forward to my upcoming visit with Brigid W. It's always a treat to put a face to someone's wise words. Wish Dagrun could join us. As I look forward to meeting you! I also wish Dagrun could join us, but I believe the Fjord Championships are going on right now so she'll soon have some fantastic stories to tell us. Wise, eh? ;-P / )_~ /L/L Brigid Wasson SF Bay Area, CA www.Brigid.Clickryder.com
new pictures
This message is from: "Douglas Knutsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all - I just posted 2 new pictures of our little baby stallion, Soren, on the NFHR pedigree page. He is seeking the just-right happy home to go to when he is old enough to leave mama Sadie. [I think mama is ready now - her forelock and tail are looking more ragged by the minute...] I am looking forward to my upcoming visit with Brigid W. It's always a treat to put a face to someone's wise words. Wish Dagrun could join us. At least my splint will be off by then. Bye now, Peg Peg Knutsen www.elltel.net/kffjord/
