Anne and Wez in USDF Conn
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all I received my copy of USDF Connections a few days ago (the weather has been so great here in Virginia that I didn't open it upon receipt). When I opened it today and was leafing thru very quickly - all at once I thought to myself that was a fjord and upon a closer look, it indeed was Anne Applebye and Wez. What a wonderful ad! Congratulations to Anne and Wez on their accomplishments and also, I applaud the NFHR (whomever was responsible for placing the ad). This magazine is received in every home (I think) of a member of a US dressage organization. Great promotion for the fjord breed in a world that, so far, has not seen it's potential. Also, many small-goal oriented riders, like myself, will see first hand that the Fjord has it's place in the dressage world. Mary Harvey in Virginia
Re: Spring Frodo pictures
This message is from: Tamara Rousso [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for sharing Paula. He looks very kissable. :^) Tamara Fallbrook CA On Sunday, April 3, 2005, at 06:08 PM, Paula Chmura wrote: This message is from: Paula Chmura [EMAIL PROTECTED] It was a beautiful day today after all of our rain so I was able to get some spring photos of the Frodo pony. You can see them at http://www.pbase.com/paula_chmura/frodo_april_2005 I think it's always hard to take pictures of your own horse but I tried. He is such a sweet heart I think his essense just comes through. Just thought I'd share. Paula and Frodo the Fjord
Heidi my adventures (long)
This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi everyone, I hope you are enjoying the spring weather that we have finally gotten in WI. The days have been perfect for getting out and down the road driving my Fjord. We were out 4 times before Heidi got her shoes on (3 times driving and once under saddle) and she did not need much trimming after that. This was the first time in over a year that I rode her and it sure felt good in spite of a tender area or two the next day. I am in the process of getting into using a neck collar instead of the breast one and that is going well. I have decided after reading Barb Lee's book Understanding Harness that for the type of driving I do, a neck collar is the way to go. Thank goodness I do not have to purchase a whole new harness, but only the hames and collar. Camptown will have the hames for me to use with my buckle in traces when I make up my mind to size and style of collar I need. Sure wish I could just walk Heidi into the local store and get her fit just right for this. Todays drive was the best. I headed out late morning to go to my neighbors, Dave Pam, who live about 5 miles away and drive with them on their very nice trails. I went on the now unused snowmobile trail for part of the way and was overtaken by two ATVs as they came up behind us. Needless to say, I had a tight rein for that and Heidi was fine after seeing what was coming up behind her to eat us. They were two guys going to collect maple sap for a small grove near the trail. We then took our time going the rest of the way and arrived as Dave was just harnessing his Fjord, Iris. We spent about an hour or more out together with him in the lead and Heidi being very strong the whole time, but obedient. Then I lead for a bit and Iris was the strong one. They were both good troopers through the muddy spots and we ended the drive back at the barn, chatted a bit and agreed that we had to do this again real soon. I headed for home and took a longer version of the woods trail in hopes of not seeing any bears, but did have my bear bells on just incase. I don't know if it was the very windy day or if Heidi really works better in a neck collar, but she was very forward today and not into her poky walk. So got home in time to wash off the cart and her, throw out some hay and make supper. What a great time and it almost makes up for the long long winter of no driving. -- Built Fjord Tough Carol M. On Golden Pond N. Wisconsin
RE: My news
This message is from: Linda Lottie [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tish where is your new barn? Linda Baker Lottie From: Pasqual, Patricia A [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com To: Fjord (E-mail) fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: My news Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 12:15:18 -0500 This message is from: Pasqual, Patricia A [EMAIL PROTECTED] I wanted to tell you first before you read the next day's Fjord list - I am moving Elph to a barn that has an indoor arena at the end of the month. I feel so bad about moving in many ways, because Pam is such a dear friend and I have enjoyed driving with you. But I have to face facts: I don't use the park reserve because I am not a good enough rider, and I can't go through another winter without an indoor and think I can be serious about competing. I just miss driving too much, we lose too much ground every year. I will be at a barn west of the cities, in a small situation much like Pam's (about ten horses). Elph will be in a nice 12x12 stall at night, and turned out in a dry lot in the day as I wait for a pasture board opening. The arena is huge - about the size of Mary and Earl's - and little used. I'm sad but pretty excited to be going into this new situation, and really looking forward to the show season. Just wanted you to know. Tish
Brag about Leif (long)
This message is from: Melissa Waters [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Fjord Folks, Just wanted to share how PROUD I am of my boy Leif. I decided to board him for the month of April at the stable where I have been taking lessons since Christmas. I am taking April off of work and want to ride Leif everyday and our weather has been pretty crazy this year. Far to icy to ride at home. I had no idea how Leif would react at this busy stable...not to mention I have done very little work with him over the winter. I talked my Mom into boarding her horse too so Leif would have a buddy and they both settled in very well. I was so surprised at how he took everything in stride. We hauled them in about 2pm and put them out in a paddock so they could get settled while it was still light out. We went and got them at about 5pm and tacked them up for our regular Friday lesson. (I had never had a lesson on my own horse before) I was sure Leif would never be as 'good' as the lesson horses I'd been riding. WELL did he prove me wrong! He walked nicely, trotted nicely and even CANTERED when I asked him. Maybe now I finally know enough to ride him properly! My instructor said all we need to work on is getting him fit. (he's got his winter blubber on) I was so proud of him. Riding in a new arena with strange horses he was so well behaved. My instructor is now pushing to get me entered in a walk/trot class at their horse show at the end of April! what does that mean??? I also felt very lucky to have found a barn where even the 'fancy dressage' folks are nice to those of us with 'alternate' breeds. Everyone commented on how 'cute' he is. I have never heard so many different descriptions (all meant in a nice way)...cute, adorable, prehistoric, cave horse, dinosaur...my instructor calls him Fred Flintstone! hehehe...they all love him, especially the young girls. He will never be short of attention at this barn. I had to make it very clear that even though he's cute he is NOT hungry and please don't feed him :-) Thinking where Leif and I were a year ago...him 'not wanting to work' and me getting more and more nervous with him because he was sometimes 'unpredicatable'. It all had to do with ME...now that I know more about using the proper aids he is so relaxed and easy to work with! Gotta love this breed...they sure are forgiving! Thanks for letting me share...now I've got to get out to the stable...it's hard looking out my window and not seeing horses in the yard! As nice as it is to ride at the stable I'll be glad to have them home again! Melissa her good boy Leif
My news
This message is from: Pasqual, Patricia A [EMAIL PROTECTED] I wanted to tell you first before you read the next day's Fjord list - I am moving Elph to a barn that has an indoor arena at the end of the month. I feel so bad about moving in many ways, because Pam is such a dear friend and I have enjoyed driving with you. But I have to face facts: I don't use the park reserve because I am not a good enough rider, and I can't go through another winter without an indoor and think I can be serious about competing. I just miss driving too much, we lose too much ground every year. I will be at a barn west of the cities, in a small situation much like Pam's (about ten horses). Elph will be in a nice 12x12 stall at night, and turned out in a dry lot in the day as I wait for a pasture board opening. The arena is huge - about the size of Mary and Earl's - and little used. I'm sad but pretty excited to be going into this new situation, and really looking forward to the show season. Just wanted you to know. Tish
Re: Ten trainers at Bever Dam Farm this summer -
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Everybody from Carol Rivoire at Beaver Dam Farm in Nova Scotia -- Not back in Nova Scotia yet. This morning I'm on my way to Cindy and Mike Bickman's farm in Atlanta to take part in the Ben Simonson driving clinic, and then to see part of the Georgia International CDE. I wanted to tell everybody who might be thinking of selling their horse that we will be in the best possible position to train, condition, and sell that horse that any owner could hope for. Every spring, summer fall we have a wonderful contingent of European interns to augment our permanent training staff. -- But, this year is evern more special. We have two young women from France, two from Holland, one from Germany, two from the U.S., one from Canada, and an older woman from England. -- Several of our interns are experienced drivers as well as riders, and the woman from England is a British Horse Society intructor. Such a staff of qualified trainers is unheard of at any training stable. -- The reason we're able to do it is the draw and charm of Nova Scotia. People want to see it, to experience the culture. They want to come to a place that is quiet, polite, a place with a culture of music and theatre . . . A place that is truly a step back in time. I'm writing now to say that with this extensive staff of trainers we are able to accept a couple more consignment horses than other years. So, if you need to sell a good quality Fjordhorse, we have everything it takes to do the job for you. You'll be very pleased with what we can do for you. -- We'll work hard to find your horse an absolutely suitable new home. -- It's a win win situation for both the seller and the new owner. Beaver Dam Farm has been selling Fjordhorses on consignment for owners for more than 15 years. We've got a terrific record. We do a good job for both parties. Unlimited references available. If you need to sell your Fjord . . . And he is a good quality horse . . . . Please call us to discuss the situation. There are a couple of places left on our transporter's truck leaving North Carolina the end of April. Please call the farm and talk to our Assistant Manager, Kelly MacDonald. If you need to sell that good horse, this is your opportunity. Put everything into our hands. We have the experience to do the job well for you. Best Regards, Carol Rivoire
