Re: Myler Bits
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I use a Myler on my QH's and will eventually on my Fjords. I really like them. They are not severe and have more give than other bits. They are not inexpensive though. Jo Wilgus gavilan Hills, CA
Re: tornadoes
This message is from: "Pat Holland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Several years ago I had an employee ask if we had a tornado shelter and where she should go if a tornado advisory came through while working on the farm,...I told her to just go sit under any of the Fjords... ; )
Re: Unfriendly Fjord People
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Pat the only thing I know for emotional people and loss is time. Or happy pills of course! Jean Gayle Author 'The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 to 1949 Send: $20 to Three Horse's Press 7403 Blaine Rd Aberdeen, WA 98520
Monty Roberts
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For anyone wanting to know the truth about Monty Roberts' early life and his family here is a link to the book his family members have written refuting Monty's allegations that his father was cruel and abused him and horses. You can read the whole book on line: http://svcs.sf2000.registeredsite.com/svcs/dcc.jsp Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, sunny but cool: +32 today.
Tornadoes, miscellaneous (long)
This message is from: "Linda Lehnert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I mostly lurk these days since the only Fjords I have are wooden and don´t ride or drive. I grew up in Dallas and all of North Texas and North Central Texas are in "Tornado Alley." We had tornado drills in school as well as fire drills. Houses in the country used to have storm shelters. They used to tell us to get in a low place, like a ditch, if you were out. The downtown section of Waco, Texas was flattened in the ´50s and a large swath of West Dallas was flattened a couple of years later, both by tornadoes. Tornadoes are dangerous and unpredictable and there is no easy answer to what to do with your horses when one is coming. I empathize with all of you who live in tornado-prone areas. Lisa, don´t worry about getting bucked off of that ball. I once knew a girl at the barn in Hampton, VA who got bucked off of the fence! She was always high on something and later was arrested for selling drugs on base at Langley AFB where she worked. Jean G, I hope Gunnar gets all right. It´s always worrisome when a horse or one of our other animals is sick. Gunnar is fortunate to have a good owner. Some people would just get rid of a grumpy, unfriendly horse and dump him off any way possible. Did Jeff Morse used to be in Morgans up in New England somewhere? That name rings a bell. The weather here is now very hot after almost no winter (what passes for winter here anyway). Maybe the rainy season will start early and cool things off. I´m finally leaving 3 May, flying to Houston, taking a cruise from Galveston to Civitavecchia north of Rome. I will arrive in Alanya, Turkey on 16 June after 3 days in Rome and 3 weeks in Germany. I´m looking forward to getting back on that side of the Atlantic. I hope everyone enjoys their Fjords and has a great summer. Linda, still in Mexico
Re:Friendly
This message is from: "Sherry Bilus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This is in to response to the "friendly" email thread that was recently on the Fjord list. I usually don't write to this list. I'm more of a reader to the list than writer, but I am sticking my nose in this thread and I'm going to make a few comments. First of all, I have been taking carriage driving lessons from the "lady down the road" for 4+ years. I know of 7+ people who take lessons from her. I also am a member and was on the board of the "Hub Club" driving club for 5+ years. I've been involved with the Iron Horse CDE volunteering my time for the past 4 years, and I am a member of the Dairyland Driving Club. I just want to say that there are two sides to every story told. I don't understand how people can pass judgment on someone or a group of people they don't even know and are only hearing one side of the story. When is comes to slamming people or organizations it tends to become a "he said she said" battle and no one ever wins. It just causes bad feelings on both sides. Most of the people I know that own horses are doing it for pleasure and enjoyment and a break away from the daily grind of working and fulfilling a passion they have inside of them. Sherry Bilus Circuit Clerk IT Manager County of McHenry 2200 N Seminary Ave Woodstock, IL 60098 815-334-4888
Re: friendly
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] All in all my experiences with true Fjord people have been good. However, I've met a couple people that just happened to own a Fjord that were not quite the same... I've also had a couple less than stellar experiences when it comes to discussing Fjord color - if I see something that I know to be untrue I try to educate, because it's the only area I feel I truly know (you won't see me comment much on anything else...). Let's just say that some people just don't want to be corrected... I do love discussing it with anyone who's willing, though! Even my feed store owner will ask what colors she'll get from different pairings (QH's) - fun stuff. Jamie In the Mountains SW of Denver, CO
Re: unfriendly Fjord people
This message is from: "bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> While this subject has been well addressed, as we probably all subscribe to the premise, "a person that has friends must present themselves friendly," (leading best seller recommendation), it wouldn't cost us to offer this lady our apology for any oversight, on behalf of all Fjords, and to extend a friendly offer of help. She may write to me any time and I'll share from what I have gathered from others. I believe this disillusioned lady is sincerely trying to describe a very real divisive phenomena that has impacted ALL rare breeds; a separation of pro from the beginner. As every rare breed society increasingly strives to polish and refine their organization and image, the chasm between novice and professional swiftly and significantly widens. How this widening breach will be addressed and resolved in the future for the benefit of the purebred is unaddressed and undefined to date, but this (serious for some) gap probably should be an item-of-interest on every registry's radar for the longterm welfare of their breed and for recruiting members as well. It could be our objective to "leave no Fjord behind" (and their owner). One suggestion might be, dually leveled exhibitors-- both a pro league and an amatuer together. I've noticed in the Libby show, as the years have gone by, that although the bar of excellence continues to rise.. the broad cross-section of Fjord enthusiasts decline, and public spectators have dwindled proportionately. Something for everyone would probably be more preferable for the public and promote better spectator attendance. As for this lady wishing for a general consensus among hundreds of Fjord list subscribers, that's unrealistic. I doubt there is any kind of a consensus in this world for a grouping of 700 people, and we all come from different regions, backgrounds, ideologies, abilities, and there will always be those who react more to these differences. I would say that by and large Fjord folks are wonderfully nice, in direct correlation to their choice of a horse, that is also wonderfully nice.. 'like attracts like.' A mellow person chooses a mellow horse. As far as Fjord questions answered.. there's always someone out there who will lend advice for the hundredth time, just keep asking. Maybe the 'askee' could give the option of responding off-list, as many don't like their advice critiqued by hundreds of others who probably know more than they do. =)) There has long been much interest in a Question and Answer facet on the NFHR website, but insofar as my knowledge goes, it ran out of gas months ago when the Communication's Committee coordinator went AWOL.. ? Maybe that's why we're instructed to never talk about registry business, that way no one will know that nothing is being done? (joke) I do have a bandaid idea for a Q & A forum however.. at the very least, why not use a few selected posts from the list past, which well address such items of interest as; grooming, tack, training, foaling, etc. Even if only one person had an index of these and could forward the corresponding subject to list inquiries, it would be much better than the NOTHING we have now. (someone like Jean Ernest, who is very good at keeping track and could do this well I'm sure). Ruthie, nw mt US Bushwhacker Fjords [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.frontiernet.net/~fjords
Unfriendly Fjord People
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 4/6/2006 9:47:51 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So I went to the Fingerlakes show. No one hardly even says hello. I didn't know anyone but tried to be friendly. I donated money for a class. Hello Hope and All- First, let me say that I have never met an unfriendly Fjord person. As someone said, perhaps they become very preoccupied when showing or managing a show, but unfriendliness would not be the intent. Therefore, Hope, I wish to invite you back to the Finger Lakes Fjord Horse Show on July 15 & 16 and introduce yourself to me. Our show has prided itself on being family friendly and relaxed. In no way would we want someone to feel left out or estranged. Also, accept my apology for an unpleasant experience. Second, I have experienced something that many of you understand and perhaps can help me with. I am in the process of selling one of my Fjord friends, Willie, to a very nice woman. I have sent Willie to her home for a three-week trial period. Well, he's been gone almost 2 weeks and I'm so blue without him. I miss his funny personality in my barn. I'm selling Willie for all the right reasons, and I keep reminding myself of this. I have two lovely Fjords in my barn and feel very lucky. However, my problem is "getting over" him... It has been hard enough to lose a Fjord friend to death; I grieve for a long, long time. Now, losing a Fjord friend through a sale, I feel as if I've betrayed Willie. He's in a good home; I know that, but of course, no one takes as good of care of our Fjord friends as we do. Right? So, I guess I just need some separation anxiety support! Thanks! Finally, DON'T FORGET!!! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! THE FINGER LAKES FJORD HORSE SHOW WILL BE ON JULY 15 & 16, WITH ARRIVAL DATE ON JULY 14! Registration packets will be sent out in late May or early June. If you have any questions before then, don't hesitate to email me! Happy Spring! Pat McCurdy Finger Lakes Fjord Horse Show Committee [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED])
Myler bits
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Claudia, I use Myler bits with my miniature horses. The ones I have are nicely made and well balanced. My Fjord likes the HO H. Sprenger Driving bit best. Have no idea why she is more happy with this bit, than any other,,,but what ever makes her happy. ;O) Shari In a message dated 4/6/2006 6:47:51 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Do any of you use Myler bits? I would really like to hear fom anyone who does.they sound like a great idea , but I don't know anyone who has experience with them. I actually drive more than ride, although we do both. claudia
Myler Bits
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Claudia Galup) Do any of you use Myler bits? I would really like to hear fom anyone who does.they sound like a great idea , but I don't know anyone who has experience with them. I actually drive more than ride, although we do both. claudia
RE: my kingdom for a shoe
This message is from: "Karen Keith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I think this string got started on a question about my horse. I never responded on what/why I do with shoes. Here in Colorado we have rock hard ground. I call it Colorado concrete. The dirt roads are called gravel roads, and they are coarse and gritty. So usually at this time of year, when I start driving on the roads, I shoe all around. Otherwise, one 3 mile drive will show considerable wear on a bare hoof. I've used Old Macs on her when I'm only driving occasionally, and that gets us through the casual driving time of year. So here in Colorado, I shoe a horse who is working/competing. Cheers! Karen _ Bounce Back from sickness and injury today. http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fclk%2Eatdmt%2Ecom%2FMOS%2Fgo%2Fnnmsngem001007mos%2Fdirect%2F01%2F&_t=753470755&_r=HM_Tagline_Apr06&_m=EXT
RE: 2 NEW Fjord Designs, Embroidery, hi Karen
This message is from: "Karen Keith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Okay, I'm guilty. That message was supposed to go to Ingrid privately. Sorry to clutter the list. (Sheepishly typing) Karen _ realestate.com.au: the biggest address in property http://ninemsn.realestate.com.au
RE: 2 NEW Fjord Designs, Embroidery, hi Karen
This message is from: "Karen Keith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Ingrid. I saw your designs on ebay. Good job! You are far more advanced in your embroidery abilities. I have to keep my work simple due to my "technology". But I've always liked the simple line forms. Good luck with your sales! It was good to see so many Fjord items on ebay to choose from. And, happily, most of the artwork is good. This whole ebay thing is scary. I hope I get it right. I tell my husband I'm an expert at buying, not selling. :^) With luck, I'll create some balance. Cheers! Karen _ Test drive new cars from the comfort of your desk at carpoint.com.au http://secure-au.imrworldwide.com/cgi-bin/a/ci_450304/et_2/cg_801459/pi_1004813/ai_833884
