Re: Other Life
This message is from: Carol Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] From WI. My husband and I are retired since spring of 98. We moved from southern WI to NW WI and have 25 acres of mostly woods. I bought my first Fjord and am a first time horse owner. fjords wrote: This message is from: fjords [EMAIL PROTECTED] I’m doing a little research and need your help. What do you do in your “other life” to support your Fjord habit? What do you do? Taffy Mercer Kennewick, WA http://www.nwgamebirds.com http://www.nwgamebirds.com/ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Built Fjord Tough Carol M. On Golden Pond N. Wisconsin The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Other Life
This message is from: Cherrie Nolden [EMAIL PROTECTED] We own a farm where we produce milo, wheat, wildilfe and Fjords. We manage a rental house and barter holistic farm management information for organic milk/eggs. Hubby is a full time agronomic consultant and I'm working full time for the state wildilfe management agency as the policy and private lands program coordinator. Cherrie Nolden Kansas fjords [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: fjords Im doing a little research and need your help. What do you do in your other life to support your Fjord habit? We own a farm and raise orchard grass hay and coturnix quail (about ½ million per year). What do you do? Taffy Mercer Kennewick, WA http://www.nwgamebirds.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Other Life
This message is from: Reena Giola [EMAIL PROTECTED] Have to say I loved this message!! LOL... what a chuckle I had!! h, my other life? Full time stay at home mom to three kids.. which includes being the chauffer, house cleaner, and another job that crops up. I have my great hubby to support the fjord habit :) as I am doing all the other stuff.. and for leisure time, I make a realistic looking baby dolls :) for doll collectors hugs reena This message is from: Douglas Knutsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Taffy, I support my Fjord habit/obsession by inflicting unsuspecting clients with psychotherapy. Oddly, they don't usually seem to mind Oh, I suppliment with occasional horse sex, compliments of my unassuming stallion. Peg Knutsen The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #146
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/25/07 10:06:24 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: She's invited us back to repeat it all in the saddle after he's had his 60 days of training. This was such a great time, and a great confidence builder for both of us. kate, i can't tell you how happy i am to hear that!!! good for both of you :) laurie, and oz, who wonders when he's going to get a day off ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #146
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/25/07 10:06:24 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What do you do in your other life to support your Fjord habit? i am an advertising manager for a cabinet hardware wholesaler...making catalogs, photographing knobs pulls, drawer slides, etcyawn. i also put stuff on ebay when i need to up my lesson fund a little. i also, when i am lucky, sell some photographs. laurie, and oz, who is my favorite subject ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #146
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/25/07 10:06:24 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yeah, I know wearing a helmet/vest,when working with horses is telling everyone you are a sissy. nope, no sissies here. i ALWAYS wear a helmet, even if everyone else isn't. i contemplate wearing a cowboy hat for western pleasure at BE, but i just don't think i can go without the helmeti only have one brain, and it needs to last me a while longer. laurie ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Other Life
This message is from: Ursula Brian Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Taffy---what a wonderful idea to ask this question. Ursula was trained in recreation, and now operates a small care home for seniors with dementia. I recently retired as a Metal Health Therapist working for the BC Govt. The lovely thing about our partial retirement is that we share the same passion for Fjords. Actually we are busier than ever!! Brian J Ursula and Brian Jensen Box 1032 Lumby, B.C. Canada V0E 2G0 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.trinityfjords.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Elk Creek CDE and FFFF at Blowing Rock, NC
This message is from: S. A. Freivald [EMAIL PROTECTED] The past week has been blissfully full of fjords. As I mentioned in my congratulations to Maggie Sullivan, I was at Elk Creek with Curt Pierce and Marsha Korose as navigator for Marsha driving Ulend and Solvar. One of the most memorable moments was on section A when we were pounding down the road at a good clip and crested the hill. Picture high chain link fence on one side and dense forest/trees/raspberries on the other. As we started down the hill 3 bicyclists crested the other hill. We called out On course, coming through and they practically threw themselves and their bikes into the underbrush. I don't know what bikers were doing on the competition course, and I suspect by then they didn't know either! We had to slow at the end of the section to avoid too early time penalties--the boys were just enjoying the day and moving out so well. By the time we got to section E, the temps were in the high 90s and that part of the course was in full sun. They did the obstacles very well, but we were slower and did incur slow time penalties. The water hazard was fun and Marsha had some discussion with Ulend and Solvar about whether or not she really intended to drown them, but in they did go. The marathon includes driving over a major highway with chain link only on either side--the horses never gave it a second look. Such good boys. Curt drove Blitzen for Margaret Bogie. It was this young stallion's first CDE and he really handled the strange environment and requirements well. Curt has done an awesome job bringing this little horse along, so that he had the foundation and the confidence to take on this new experience. Pictures are up on www.picsofyou.com Curt is #84 and Marsha is #90. Sorry I don't remember the numbers for Maggie and Carol Hunter (thank you, Anne), but they are listed by name under Elk Creek CDE. Thursday Curt and Marsha and I headed to Blowing Rock NC for the 3rd Annual Fjord Friends and Fun Fest. Lee Hardin and Libby (senility strikes--Libby's last name?) do a really nice job of organizing this informal gathering of Fjords and Friends. It is a week long gathering where people come and go as they wish. Formal and informal clinics are held, there are 26 miles of well groomed and maintained carriage roads through the mountains on the Moses Cone estate and riding and driving are ad lib. No pressure, just relaxation and enjoyment. The little town is a classic mountain tourist town with lots of neat shops and almost as many restaurants as people! Some of the folks stay in motels or condos, some camp with their horses. Water is right at the stalls, hay and shavings are available through the Blowing Rock Equestrian preserve office, toilet and shower facilities are part of the set up and it is most reasonable for stabling. Lee and Libby camp with the horses and even will do the morning feeding if you like. Curt provided a clinic on basic harnessing, putting to, and beginning driving. He also did some basic draft work with the stone boat and a number of folks had the opportunity to drive Ulend through obstacles with the stone boat. Penny Stuckey provided demonstrations of dressage and other aspects of the combined driving sport. Marsha did some cones and was followed by Penny, and Sandra Church as we had a little competition. This was new for Sandra and she did so well with Loki! Cantered for the first time in harness. I wish you could have seen the smile on her face! Several folks were able to work with their ponies in the arena with good support and instruction from Curt Pierce. On both days, Penny, Curt, and Marsha took others who had not experienced the pleasure of carriage driving on long drives through the mountains. It was awesome. We were also able to provide some good training/desensitization for other riders we met on the trails as we stood quietly to let their horses see the horse/carriage and work their way past these horse eating monsters. A number spent time following us just to get their horses used to the sights and sounds. Cherie Mascis did an excellent presentation on and demonstration of basic clicker training with her 3 year old Tyra. And I know there was other really good stuff that happened earlier in the week before we were able to be there--I'm sure Lee Hardin will fill that in for us. One of the highlights of the weekend was the mock comformation evaluation Curt put on for the group. He went through the conformation presentation and test and explained what the owners needed to do for the evaluation. I think it helped take away the mystery for a number of people and gave them easy specifics to work on at home before bringing their fjords to an evaluation. All in all a most satisfying few days. If you have the opportunity next year to come for the week or any part of it, don't miss the ! Lee told us that over the week, about 20 fjords and 12 non-fjord friends were there. It was
Re: Other Life
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From Central California near Fresno I am a stay at home mom. We have three children (1 newly adopted!) and do foster care. We have one fjord, Hakon, and a couple of other horses as well as sheep and dairy goats. My husband is an ER physician and though he doesn't have much interest in the animals, he's happy with those of us that do. My young teenage daughter loves the horses, so I have a partner. Julie Andrews ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
helmets
This message is from: Sarah Clarke [EMAIL PROTECTED] As a kid I used to find all kinds of reasons not to wear a helmet. I found some pictures of me jumping a 4 foot jump helmet less. (Hid that one from the kids!) I would wear a helmet in a show, or on a risky horse. One day I tried to figure out when the current greenie I was riding was no longer a risky horse, and I couldn't explain it either to me or the children. I have ridden with a helmet every time since, and so does any body who rides on my property or on my horse. My helmet has allowed me to survive a direct impact on asphalt pavement, and a few other direct hits to my head - including one completely inexplicable buck from a usually very mellow Fjord. So much easier to replace a helmet than a brain! Sarah (older, wiser , and most of my brain still functioning in Jamul) - Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Trainer in Ontario
This message is from: Joan ** [EMAIL PROTECTED] Can anyone recommend a good trainer in Ontario? I am thinking of sending my 4 yr old for a few months. Thankyou. Joan _ Fight Allergies With Live Search http://search.live.com/results.aspx?q=Remedies+For+Spring+Allergiesmkt=en-caFORM=SERNEP The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Midsummer Celebration
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Out There - All of us at Hestehaven hope that you had a great Mid-Summer Celebration this past weekend. We sure did our fair share. We had Cindy and Cesar from CA and Will from Mexico/Canada and Leslie and Earl from Canada along with The Dun Lookin' Fjords girls - Amy Tillie Evers, the Get Your Dun Farm family, Janice Perdue her son John, plus our neighbors (also Fjord owners.) Dr. Tammy Eichmann and her husband Don, the Bennett family and our newest neighbor, Anna.(a horse owner not yet converted to a fjord owner. but just wait.) The traditional meal for our farm is to have a full BBQ home grown lamb. The Bennett family provided us with the lamb this year and the celebration took place all night on Saturday. On Friday we were treated by Cesar. Cindy and Cesar brought 13 crabs and we had a crab fest here at Hestehaven. boy was that very special and very good tasting. Cesar also surprised us with a bottle of 1913 whiskey (bottled in 1913.) what an extra special treat. We ended the celebration by taking 6 horses to the Oregon Coast (Bullards' Beach). We took video and still shots on the beach. It was very impressive to see Fjords in a group ride along the beach. Weather was beautiful and the company was better. Cindy and Cesar had to leave us after the beach ride. (too bad.) We continued with the celebration by going to the Seven Feathers Casino and Resort to see the latest musical production, The Great American Song Book. This show had Sammy Davis Jr. Rod Stewart impersonators in it along with two very talented female singers. Dinner last night was at the Camas Room, the best fine dinning between Portland, Oregon and San Francisco. This morning Amy and Leslie went out on a trail ride from our farm and into the national forest. Will is relaxing and Earl is tinkering around the tool shed. Tonight we say good bye to Leslie but not Earl and say hello to Tahmi from Hawaii. We will have BBQ venison and continue with the celebration. We wish for you all a great mid-summer celebration where ever you may be. (Rune says. a true Viking celebrations at least twice a year.. mid-summer and mid-winter - Jul.) Enjoy your day! (I hope to have some photos of the beach ride on the website soon.) Catherine Lassesen Hestehaven - The Horse Garden www.hestehaven.com / [EMAIL PROTECTED] Southern Oregon The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Other Life
This message is from: Lori Lemley [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm a graphic artist and my husband is a database administrator. We have two young sons and a farmette with two Fjord mares, a goat and chickens. Lori Lemley Little Rock, AR The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #146
This message is from: fjords [EMAIL PROTECTED] Helmets and vests tell people you are smart - not a sissy! Taffy Mercer Kennewick, WA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 8:16 AM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #146 This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/25/07 10:06:24 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yeah, I know wearing a helmet/vest,when working with horses is telling everyone you are a sissy. nope, no sissies here. i ALWAYS wear a helmet, even if everyone else isn't. i contemplate wearing a cowboy hat for western pleasure at BE, but i just don't think i can go without the helmeti only have one brain, and it needs to last me a while longer. laurie ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Other Life
This message is from: dfle [EMAIL PROTECTED] My full-time job is the assistant to the Dean of Education at a land grant university, I also work part-time as the secretary/registrar of a cattle association. My husband is a DHIA supervisor (semi-retired) and substitute teaches. We also raise Dexter cattle. Until recently I was also an organist at a church. Rosemary Shome Fjords Sent via the WebMail system at cmnt1.c-magic.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Other Life
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have the pleasure of staying home. I quit my dental job about 7 years ago when we moved here. Now I do it all. Really working outside the home was easier, but I worry about all my critters when I leave. My hubby is a Pharmacist. We are fairly frugal and don't require much entertainment besides our friends, Fjords and dogs. I ride quite a bit and Richard when he can. We love horsecamping, as do Regn and Duffers. Jo Wilgus Gavilan Hills, CA ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: other life
This message is from: Tamarack Lamb Wool [EMAIL PROTECTED] I raise sheep and beef, which are a good excuse to own a few Fjords ;-) I do not have a tractor. Hubby is the 911 dispatcher for the county, thus provides the medical insurance. we have two teenaged sons sprouting wings, so I've been busy the past umpteen years being a mom (and according to them slave driver). I am looking forward to more time with the horses when I find myself not chasing after sports events, concerts etc. Janet -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Ebay Auctions
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Only a few more hours left on two unique Fjord items! Go to Ebay.com and search for Fjord Horse Bookends and Fjord Horse of Felted Wool! The Wool horse is a ONE OF A KIND original artwork!!! Both are for a great cause - paying vet bills on a rescued fjord colt! Thanks from the OR Fjord Club! Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords 260 May Creek Rd Days Creek, OR 97429 541-825-3303 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Other Life
This message is from: Teressa [EMAIL PROTECTED] It is interesting to see what the other life is of all of my horse friends. The careers and life styles vary widely but one thing is in common - all have made changes in their lives to allow for horse stuff. My husband and I own fishing boats that fish in the North Pacific (around Alaska). Teressa K in northwest Washington The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Other Life
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Taffy, Interesting question...I was at a gathering of Fjord folks recently, and I was struck at all of the other neato interests that people had, besides the horse fix. Anyway, I work as research scientist developing and testing new technology for agriculture. And I'm completing a PhD, but I doubt that will substantially increase my Fjord budget. Probably the most effective thing I do is live with someone who is not a horse person, so I only have one Fjord ;) Eileen in Tri-Cities WA, where it is way too nice to be inside. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
I love my Fjord!
This message is from: Jessica Katzman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello! I just wanted to brag about how much I love Fjords! I exhibited Wood's Kandi this past weekend at an open show. We did every class possible: halter, showmanship, english pleasure/equitation, and western pleasure/horsemanship. We entered 15 classes total and won 6. Kandi had a huge fan club by the end of the day. The judge even commented that we had been in almost every class. He really liked her! He was a good judge because he explained why he placed the way he did and gave helpful tips. Kandi was definitely one of his favorites! Kandi never complained about all the work she had to do! She went in performed her best every time. She was such a good girl! She was a great representative for the breed. Overall we were Reserve Sr. High Point and High Point Pony for the day. Instead of trophies and ribbons, we accumulated several picture frames and various grooming and barn supplies. So another good show under our belts. Next stop: Blue Earth! Good luck to everyone! Jessica Katzman Lazy Valley Ranch The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Check your trailer floors
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wow, what a lucky filly! Thanks for sharing and reminding us of an important step in upkeep for our trailers. It's one that often gets forgotten in the rush. I try to remember to check on mine several times a year. Another thing to check for at this time of year when getting ready to haul horses is WASPS!! The inside of trailers, up at the ceiling line seems to be a real favorite nesting place of the ones around here. And ticked off wasps can make for very unpleasant traveling companions for your horses. Wishing that filly a speedy recovery! Amy Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords 260 May Creek Rd Days Creek, OR 97429 541-825-3303 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Check your trailer floors
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] How should a trailer floor be checked? Save a little money each month and at the end of the year you'll be surprised at how little you have. - Ernest Haskins ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Other Life
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, June 25, 2007 3:05 pm Subject: Re: Other Life To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com The PhD will probably DECREASE your horse budget but increase your lifespan. I am a PhD, emeritus professor as of June 29th but still teaching Pathophysiology, Critical thinking, Hematology and Chemistry. I had to retire so I could have some time with my Fjords before I was too stiff to move. REsearch is pretty sedentary. Hoping the Fjords will contribute a little to the retirement income. They definitely keep me moving and outside. Kathy in Southern Idaho This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Anyway, I work as research scientist developing and testing new technology for agriculture. And I'm completing a PhD, but I doubt that will substantially increase my Fjord budget. Probably the most effective thing I do is live with someone who is not a horse person, so I only have one Fjord ;) Eileen in Tri-Cities WA, where it is way too nice to be inside. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Check your trailer floors
This message is from: Skeels, Mark A (GE Healthcare) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pull up your mats. You shouldn't really have your mats down on the floor when your not using your trailer anyhow as they hold in urine, moisture, etc, and accelerate the rotting process, plus the urine eats the metal away also. Anyhow, with the mats up, your floor is probably made out of boards, we're not talking an aluminum trailer, as those floors are usually aluminum. Check the boards for rot, soft spots, punky wood. Wood should be solid. That's about it. I had a horse go thru on a short 3 city block haul once, went down, and found a solid portion of the trailer, luckily, could have been real bad, even just traveling 25 mph. Most people that have mats in their trailers over the floor, usually don't pull the mats up like they should to let it dry out, as they are sooo heavy, even for a pretty strong guy. Usually just have to pick up a corner and drag them around. I should design a clamp and sling arangement and have some ties somehow in the ceiling to hoist them up. Anyhow, that's about it. And of course, after you haul your horses, you should always clean the trailer out, wash out the urine with a hose, let it dry out, mats up or out of course. I sometimes lift the mats up and clamp them behind the swing door that devides the trailer, front to back. If you need to replace boards, you might have to cut the metal away near the front escape door, just maybe a couple foot section of 1 inch angle iron in the door area, slide each board to that area, lift the side out where you cut the notch, and continue doing that until you get the rotton boards out, then slide all the good ones back in, and the good new ones, then reweld the short piece of angle iron back in that you cut out. The angle iron that holds the top of the boards in is just usually spot welded periodically every foot or two along the top of the boards to hold them down. When I redid my trailer floor, it origionally had planed pine floor. I replaced it with rough cut oak, 2 by 12 inch, got it from a local saw mill in Wisconsin. I plained them down slightly, but just enough to take the roughness off, and some board cupping, then cut them to length. I then had to cut each end down slightly, about 2 inches in on each end had to be cut down to approx 1 5/8 inches thick so they would slide back into the metal rails, if that makes a picture in your mind, hard to explain. Anyhow, after you slide the boards back in, it might be a good idea to get some Thompsons water seal or some used motor oil and saturate the boards to help keep moisture from getting in. It might be easier to use Thompsons while the boards are out to be able to get the under sides too. I redid the whole floor on a 18 foot bumper pull for around $280 I think. Cheap really, considering what it would cost if your horse went thru and was real hurt, or even killed. Probably took a good 6 hours of labor to get the project done. Some people don't use mats, they just saturate the floor with used motor oil, then put down shavings. I like rubber mats, then put shavings on top of that. Might help cussion the horse a little more, and maybe keep them from slipping, I don't know. That's all folks: Mark Skeels -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 6:26 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: Check your trailer floors This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] How should a trailer floor be checked? Save a little money each month and at the end of the year you'll be surprised at how little you have. - Ernest Haskins ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Other Life
This message is from: Robin Churchill [EMAIL PROTECTED] In my other life, I am a specialist in pediatric infectious diseases. Supposedly, I have always worked part-time but from 2003 when we moved here until last September, I was the only peds ID doc from Tampa to Miami so part-time meant I rode the horses in the morning and got home from work when all the work was done and got paid part-time. My husband is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon and despite the fact that he works about 75-90 hours a week and takes call roughly half the time, he helps me put the horses to bed every night that he is home. I keep telling him how much better it would be if I just quit that pesky doctor job that is stressing me out and ruining my fun and stayed home with the horses and dogs. So far, he remains unconvinced. Hopefully, some day. Robin in Florida where it was 98 degrees F in Fort Myers today and unseasonably dry. --- fjords [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: fjords [EMAIL PROTECTED] Im doing a little research and need your help. What do you do in your other life to support your Fjord habit? What do you do? Taffy Mercer Kennewick, WA http://www.nwgamebirds.com http://www.nwgamebirds.com/ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Teddy's home
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Teddy and I had quite an traumatic adventure getting home from Starfire Farm and finally arrived home fine but tired. Teddy is really missing his boy herd but setting in well. BUT I want to concentrate on letting people know how great a job Beth did with him. Teddy has so much promise and he just where I wanted him to be so I can continue to advance his training. Beth started Teddy for me in harness and under saddle. He is so ready to take the next steps and he is in such a good place that I feel confident I can take him from here eventually to do competitive driving and some dressage and just the fun stuff!. He has all the tools to move on. I am always impressed by Beth's patience and understanding of horse psyche, especially Fjords who need someone who understands their kind of intelligence. Putting Teddy in Beth's hand was the best thing I could ever have done for both of us. Teddy and Tank are night and day in personality so I am looking forward to working with Teddy who is completely different in work ethic and eagerness. It was nice to see Dan Watanabe for just a short time. Didn't see all that much of Sandy as she was busy putting up hay. -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM personal: [EMAIL PROTECTED] NFHR: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 Dogs (and horses, cm) are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. -Roger Caras Sarchasm (n) The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re. other life
This message is from: Philis B. Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Listers, My other life has been in professional music. I played principal oboe (hence oboephil) and English horn (that's a larger version of the oboe.not a French horn) with the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra for 18 years. Prior to that I played in the Thunder Bay, Ontario Symphony for six years and before that I freelanced in Minneapolis/St. Paul as a kid in high school and college. Taught oboe at the high school and college levels. Soloed w/several orchestras, played with some of the greats in the music and entertainment world. I retired from that scene in 2000. Still play the oboe/E horn, but miss the big stuff. I'm finding that music and training horses don't mix when it comes to older arthritic fingers...ugh! But, I do spend more time w/my Fjord horses after retirement. Also raised four wonderful and crazy boys (men now) and a good husband (raised him too!) ( ? ? ) Five fun grandkids also. Philis Anderson Sawtooth Mountain Fjords Grand Marais, MN The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
