RE: Sunday Sleigh
This message is from: Karen Keith kkke...@hotmail.com What a piece of work! Lovely sleigh and nice horse, too. Do you think you could put up some pics with close-ups of the sleigh? I'd really like to see the detail. Cheers! Karen Keith, Northern Virginia _ It's simple! Sell your car for just $50 http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fsecure%2Dau%2Eimrworldwide%2E com%2Fcgi%2Dbin%2Fa%2Fci%5F450304%2Fet%5F2%2Fcg%5F801459%2Fpi%5F1004813%2Fai% 5F859641_t=762955845_r=tig_OCT07_m=EXT Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Sunday Sleigh
This message is from: Linda Lottie horselo...@hotmail.com Phil.wonderful photos.and, gee wiz, you sure know how to have fun. Love the presentation with Howard:) Handsome 4-some --- :) Thanks for sharing..Linda Linda Baker Lottie Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. -Mother Teresa www.heartsandhoovesforever.blogspot.com From: n...@norskwoodworks.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Sunday Sleigh Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:49:33 -0600 This message is from: PHILLIP Odden n...@norskwoodworks.com This message is from Phillip Odden. We had lots of snow on Sunday but now it is melting. Here is a little story to introduce the sleigh I finally was able to drive for the first time last Sunday. Norwegian Sunday Sleigh Having spent lots of days in museums in Norway over the past thirty five years I was always drawn to the ornately decorated sleighs displayed there. Perhaps it was the era when these wonderful sleighs were used that captured my imagination. Eventually I completed carving school in Norway, married a fine Norwegian woman who shared my love of folk art, carving, painting and the like, and set up shop in America. After many years of building a business and moving back to a farm we acquired some fjord horses, not just a few but several. When first I learned to drive horses I knew I needed a sleigh. Eventually we ended up with several sleighs dont you know. About the same time we got our first Fjord I wanted to make a Sunday sleigh like those I had seen in Norway. Most of the other sleighs I have made were carved and some were carved extensively, but not like this one. Finally this winter I finished the sleigh I had been dreaming about for many years and today I hitched one of my own home bred fjord ponies to it for the first time for a photo shoot. My talented wife Else directed the photo shoot and handled the cameras. The day was perfect with warming temperatures above freezing, lots of sun and nice snow. Oddens Elinor Moegun, a five year old mare out of highland Prairie Gunvor and sired by our stallion Smedsmo Gråen got the nod to take the inaugural ride. We call the mare Sweet Pea. She is doing very well though I have taken her training very slow. I wanted her to develop well before I started her. She is a very quiet sensible mare with tons of athletic ability. Sweat Pea is very well balanced through the body with a well muscled hind quarter and fairly long neck. She articulates her hocks very nicely allowing her to reach up under and she has good reach with her front legs. This mare has a big walk and a big trot. Sweet Pea is being trained single and in pairs and she is fun to ride. I expect she will see some pleasure driving, CDE, and sleigh rallies in her future. The sleighs I saw in the museums in Norway were used for special occasions like going to church or important social events. There was room for one to sit in the sleigh and one could ride the runners holding on to the handles at the back. I suppose, if needed on the steep mountain roads, the person on the runners could easily hop off and even push a little to give the horse some relief. I used my Norwegian harness with padded hames and carved saddle today as well. You can see pictures of the new sleigh, Sweet Pea and me on the snow on our website http://fjordhorses.norskwoodworks.com/horses/horsegallery.shtml Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: cashel soft saddles
This message is from: jen frame jenfra...@gmail.com Hi Beth, the wonderful woman from whom I bought my Fjord rode her in a Cashel Soft saddle. She loved it and did long trail rides with it. I now ride her in a Treeless saddle called Freeform. The biggest problem with a Cashel soft saddle is that they do NOT distribute the riders weight evenly along the Fjord's back. So you will be putting pressure in a concentrated area. Also, if you do a lot of posting to the trot, that may affect the spine. I noticed that my Fjord had either some un-even muscle developement by the withers (what wither she has!!) or it was a swelling on one side. It mildly disturbed me because I was pretty sure it was from being ridden so much in the Cashel soft saddle. She has not been ridden in it since I have had her (1 year and 4 months) and the swelling or unevenness has gone away. Also, she had a large patch of white hairs on one side in the saddle area. The woman I bought her from said that was due to sweat and then getting bleached by the sun. I was worried it was damaged hair folicles, but luckily her hair grew in normal color last spring. But this brings up an important issue: the cashel soft saddle will be very HOT for your Fjord--it would be like you going running with a neoprene T-shirt on. I sat in one once on a demo horse (i.e. not a real horse) and although I loved the concept and the feel, I wouldn't buy it because it offered no wither clearance (this may not be an issue for Fjords, but would have been an issue for my TWH mare) , no weight distribution, and as mentioned above, would be too hot. If you want to do half hour long rides around the house, and would rather ride in the soft saddle than go bareback, I think it would be great. But if you want to do 2-3 hour long trail rides, or do a lot of posting trot, or do jumping where there is also a lot of weight in the stirrups, I would reccomend a Freeform Jen On 2/11/09, Beth Pulsifer magicm...@roadrunner.com wrote: This message is from: Beth Pulsifer magicm...@roadrunner.com Wondering if anyone is using or has used the Cashel soft saddle on their Fjord...If so what are the pros and cons. Thanks in advance for any information you can provide. Beth in Maine where it was fifty today...:) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: cashel soft saddles
This message is from: Linda Lottie horselo...@hotmail.com re soft saddle. I own a Parralli bareback pad and love it. It is solidly constructed, suede, fits the horse well and the rider feels solid in the seat. There are no stirrups but you might check on their website as I bought this quite awhile ago. They may have a new version with stirrups. It also has a thick hand hold which is great since holding on to a fjord mane is not much support:) Linda in WI Linda Baker Lottie Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. -Mother Teresa www.heartsandhoovesforever.blogspot.com Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:57:12 -0600 Subject: Re: cashel soft saddles From: jenfra...@gmail.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com This message is from: jen frame jenfra...@gmail.com Hi Beth, the wonderful woman from whom I bought my Fjord rode her in a Cashel Soft saddle. She loved it and did long trail rides with it. I now ride her in a Treeless saddle called Freeform. The biggest problem with a Cashel soft saddle is that they do NOT distribute the riders weight evenly along the Fjord's back. So you will be putting pressure in a concentrated area. Also, if you do a lot of posting to the trot, that may affect the spine. I noticed that my Fjord had either some un-even muscle developement by the withers (what wither she has!!) or it was a swelling on one side. It mildly disturbed me because I was pretty sure it was from being ridden so much in the Cashel soft saddle. She has not been ridden in it since I have had her (1 year and 4 months) and the swelling or unevenness has gone away. Also, she had a large patch of white hairs on one side in the saddle area. The woman I bought her from said that was due to sweat and then getting bleached by the sun. I was worried it was damaged hair folicles, but luckily her hair grew in normal color last spring. But this brings up an important issue: the cashel soft saddle will be very HOT for your Fjord--it would be like you going running with a neoprene T-shirt on. I sat in one once on a demo horse (i.e. not a real horse) and although I loved the concept and the feel, I wouldn't buy it because it offered no wither clearance (this may not be an issue for Fjords, but would have been an issue for my TWH mare) , no weight distribution, and as mentioned above, would be too hot. If you want to do half hour long rides around the house, and would rather ride in the soft saddle than go bareback, I think it would be great. But if you want to do 2-3 hour long trail rides, or do a lot of posting trot, or do jumping where there is also a lot of weight in the stirrups, I would reccomend a Freeform Jen On 2/11/09, Beth Pulsifer magicm...@roadrunner.com wrote: This message is from: Beth Pulsifer magicm...@roadrunner.com Wondering if anyone is using or has used the Cashel soft saddle on their Fjord...If so what are the pros and cons. Thanks in advance for any information you can provide. Beth in Maine where it was fifty today...:) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Horses and a fit with the owner
This message is from: dfle d...@c-magic.com I agree some horses have a fit with some people. I worry sometimes when I sell a horse to inexperienced riders. Especially when they want to buy a young untrained horse and have it trained, etc. And, sometimes horses behave differently with different folks. Most Fjords are very laid back and I agree don't do stupid things, but that doesn't mean there aren't some out there and I think we all need to be aware of that. Some of my horses do things for me they won't do for other people -- they trust me completely. I've seen them get on and off our stock trailer without a care and then refuse to load into a two-horse trailer -- how embarrassing is that when you say a horse is trailer broke. And, for no good reason. I had a big older mare I just recently sold and she had never been in a two-horse trailer and walked right in -- after my husband found a way to lead her (which she was used to) from the other side. I agree you want to be wary of the type of behavior you are describing, but I know some trainers that would do well with this horse. I know a very good trainer I think would handle this problem, but this horse is a long way away for me. Rosemary Shome Fjords Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Fjord mare in Windsor
This message is from: Ann Longfellow annlongfel...@comcast.net Don't forget that what we see as behavioral issues in a horse may be system issues. I owned my fjord Bjorn for about seven years before the Iris cyst in his left eye was discovered. His field of vision was severely limited to just a small area to his rear. The diagnosis was enlightening. Quick movements on that side threatened his sense of safety. His unexplained whirling to the left and bolting now began to make sense. He needed his right eye to see where he was going. He was phobic about vets and shots. He was the last horse on the shot list for the safety of the vet, and the barn staff insisted that I be there to hold him. Even with a chain over his tongue, it was a struggle. After the diagnosis, but before the laser eye surgery, I asked that the shots be given on the right side of Bjorn's neck. It was amazing. Bjorn was nervous about the vet but basically stood still for the shots. The eye issue may also explain why he stayed at the bottom of the herd pecking order but never seemed to be interested in moving up. He was very aware of when it was safe to move into the circle around the big round hay bale. The hock joint in his right hind leg was stressed over the years. He had several rounds of injections. He is doing fine now on supplements and works out of the initial stiffness. After the surgery, I found that I had a new horse. For the first time I could think about relaxing on trail rides. Now if he speeds up or startles, he slows down. Prior to surgery, I had some bad runaways that wiped out my confidence for several years. Since this type of cyst may reoccur although not necessarily in the same eye, I am adding an eye check to Bjorn's spring vet check. About a year ago either Horse and Rider or Practical Horseman had an article on eye cysts and surgery. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Driving Training for Owners and Fjords-2009
This message is from: Ursula Brian Jensen ujen...@junction.net I believe Trinity Fjord's is up around the successful completion of 40 driving packages for owners/handlers. We offer 5 schooling Fjords and draft or carriage harness for the vehicles. The package offered is for the student and a guest auditor. There are no groups, so a participant has lots of hands on driving. As well I take outside Fjords in small amounts to train for driving in singles, pairs, or multiples. We usually book these Fjords seasonally, in spring, summer, fall, or winter. This driving training includes a turnover lesson for the owner. We have references available on the training provided for outside Fjords. We have had some bookings through to next winter, however there are still openings most seasons. If the Fjord is within one days drive from Trinity Fjord's, I can pick up and deliver for costs. Contact us for further information. Brian Jensen Ursula and Brian Jensen 1903 Trinity Valley Rd. Lumby, B.C. Canada V0E 2G4 ujen...@junction.net www.trinityfjords.com www.trinityfjords.blogspot.ca Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Re: Fjord mare in Windsor
This message is from: plumg...@pon.net plumg...@pon.net HOw was the eye cyst diagnosed? We have a Fjord that we have retired after I went off of him several times because he seems to suddenly see things that are not there, on his right side. He will suddenly start running in terror while under saddle. In a pasture, the bolting does not last as long, but it does occur. Jim walked up to him in the pasture from an angle where he should have been visible and Gunthar bolted forward in terror. This was while he was grazing, so it was not a sign of disobedience or desire to get out of work. We have had a vet look in his eye, but the vet said he would have to examine him at night or in a darkened area to really see what is going on in his eye. If the cyst needed to be diagnosed in a dark place, maybe I should go that extra step. Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Re: muzzles, weaning and as seen on tv
This message is from: plumg...@pon.net plumg...@pon.net Why not use a muzzle for weaning? (with breakaway, of course) Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Re: Fjord mare in Windsor
This message is from: jern...@mosquitonet.com Friends here had a Fjord gelding (now deceased) that had this problem, and finally the vet detected a cyst or blind spot in one eye. Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska will be +10 today. This message is from: plumg...@pon.net plumg...@pon.net HOw was the eye cyst diagnosed? We have a Fjord that we have retired after I went off of him several times because he seems to suddenly see things that are not there, on his right side. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Sensation Saddles or Dartmoor Treefree
This message is from: jen frame jenfra...@gmail.com Cherie, do you REALLY have a zedonk?! Is that a cross between a zebra and a donkey? And you ride her/him?! Please do tell all! I have seen a few zedonks in person and they were absolutely gorgeous--were much taller than zebras, had all the stripes but in dunn color rather than in black, and the stripes on the face were very thin, and the ears were much longer than a zebras. Unfortunately these were very wild and being tamed at about 4 years of age by a mule skinner with, in my opinion, questionable methods (i.e. having the zedonks in stocks, and flooding them with desensitizing stimuli. I hated seeing it, and the animals were terrified).But you sure caught my attention by saying that your Sensation saddle fits your Zedonk!! What is his or her name? How old when you got him/her? Who trained him/her to ride? Etc. etc. What is her personalty like? Jen in Texas On 2/12/09, Cherie Mascis vikinghorseri...@bellsouth.net wrote: This message is from: Cherie Mascis vikinghorseri...@bellsouth.net I use a Sensation and love it! I It's super comfy and fits my Icelandic pony, Fjord and Zedonk! They also make a more Western version with fenders and neat stitching. Cherie Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
