FW: Fjords on TV
This message is from: Cynthia Madden cynthia.mad...@gmail.com I just caught the tail end of the show a couple of weeks ago while changing channels and saw someone wheeling a carriage out of the pasture. Never knew it featured a Fjord. I meant to watch it the next week to see what was going on and of course, spaced it! However despicable the show, what an opportunity for exposure to Fjords and carriage driving. Probably a lot more people watch the Bachelor than the infrequent opportunities on RFD-TV. It sounds as if the presentation is great. What an opportunity for sellers of quality Fjords. I can see it now in the ad - as featured on The Bachelor! -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM cynt...@carriagehorse.com No philosophers so thoroughly comprehend us as dogs and horses. ~Herman Melville, Redburn. His First Voyage, 1849 *() ()* *~/ ( o o)* * ~/\\* *~/ (,,)* Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Quad-L's Devon on TV.
This message is from: kngould kngo...@earthlink.net Had to tune in to see Devon; and doncha know just wasted over an hour watching the whole darn episode! This is why I never turn on the tv in my house unless it's to watch a specific movie; I get sucked in and end up glued to the screen. Arrrgh! Devon is gorgeous, I love the Grey Duns! Kim Kim Nord Castle Ladyhawke www.castleladyhawkeweddings.com 828 894-0466 -Original Message- From: Ursula Brian Jensen Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2012 10:06 AM To: fjordlist Subject: Quad-L's Devon on T.V. This message is from: Ursula Brian Jensen ursu...@gmail.com Yes, the Westerners are right about the Grey Dun Fjord on T.V. Margie Cox, owner lived in the Pacific Northwest then bringing Devon and daughter Lindsey many times to the Libby Show. The Quad L's Farm name is from Chip Lamb's farm near Sandpoint Idaho. At that time Chip had a very nice Fjord stallion named Rusten. This happened a fair time ago and we knew Margie and family had moved East. Devon was always endearing, quiet and steady but with Margie's competitive edge Devon did wake up and go!! We watched the T.V. event and thoroughly enjoyed seeing Devon!! Brian Jensen Ursula and Brian Jensen Trinity Fjords Lumby BC Canada www.trinityfjords.com Please note as of 03/2011 our new email address mailto:ursu...@gmail.com ursu...@gmail.com. Please update your address book. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: FW: Fjords on TV
This message is from: Steve McIlree st...@carriagehorse.com On Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 6:15 AM, Cynthia Madden cynthia.mad...@gmail.comwrote: ...However despicable the show, what an opportunity for exposure to Fjords and carriage driving. Probably a lot more people watch the Bachelor than the infrequent opportunities on RFD-TV... I have to agree wholeheartedly with Cynthia, and not just to maintain domestic tranquility. If the Registry doesn't jump on this opportunity to work Lindsey and Devon into national advertising it would be very unfortunate. This stupid show was on ABC, one of the broadcast networks! People get those channels even if they are still stuck with an antenna on the roof. Even with cable or satellite, one has to have a upgrade package to get RFD-TV and even a better package to get some of the other channels which people here have excitedly announced were showing Fjords. Even if they happen to have one of the horsey outlets, how many folks are going to abandon their reality pap to chance to see a Fjord there? This thing is pure gold for the breed! People are going to see an unusual horse in an activity of which probably they knew nothing. And if they have even the slightest interest in horses, they are probably going to try to find out what that funny little horse was and what he was doing pulling that weird cart around. If you don't think so, check out this thread from the Chronicle of the Horse forum: http://goo.gl/H9pIV. It starts out with someone asking What breed was that cute little pony? and progresses through various speculations to eventually others saying I think my daughter needs one. and Where would you recommend shopping for one?. -- Steve It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.-- Aristotle 384-322 BC Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
laurie/oz update
This message is from: laurie with livingi...@q.com i haven't posted lately, mostly because on january 6th i had my second knee replaced. i was kind of dreading having it done, since the one i had six years ago still gives me pain, but i must say this has been a pretty remarkable recovery. anyone who has had this done knows how hard it is. the PT can be hell, but you have to do it in order to walk normally. i went through a couple of rough weeks about 4 weeks into it, crying at any little thing, wishing it was over, blah blah blah. but, suddenly at 5 weeks, things improved dramatically. i had my balance back, the pain for the most part was gone, and i could walk without a cane. after my 6 week followup, i whined my surgeon into clearing me to ride again. after all, i ride indoors, on oz (who unfortunately has been lame lately) who has 4 year olds ride him in lessons, has only two speeds - slow and eat, i use a mounting block, and promised to only walk. at 6 weeks and 5 days post surgery, i got on him for the first time since the day before surgery. the leg was strong enough to go over his back, and to walk up and down the block. happy camper here. with the first knee i didn't ride again until 4 months. laurie with livingi...@q.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
fjord meeting/forum
This message is from: laurie with livingi...@q.com hi, all. i am a board member of the western dressage association of minnesota, an official affiliate of the national organization. sue plain has asked us to do a demonstration and presentation of what western dressage is. i had planned to use oz, but he has been lame on and off for some time, and i am not sure he will be sound by then. i am just checking to see if anyone who is coming here to minnesota for the forum might be bringing a horse and would be willing to ride a western saddle and help us show what we are about. oz has done it for ages, since i always ride western but use my dressage lesson training to make him move better within himself. i am contacting people i know here, but thought perhaps someone else might be willing to help us out. since we are a fjord organization, having a fjord to discuss it with is probably what we want. many thanks. hope to see a lot of you here in minnesota in a few weeks. laurie, and oz, who is shedding his long coat, and growing out his clipped hair. pretty soon they will meet in the middle and he will look normal again. he has lost some weight and is looking good, but we are still having feet problems. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
WANTED: Fjord Stallion
This message is from: mdenmark mdenm...@sbcglobal.net I am trying to help an acquaintance who does not use the internet find a nice young fjord stallion. Hope someone out there can help Mr. Snider as he has been looking for quite a while with no luck. Mr. E. J. Snider (goes by EJ) is a nice gentleman that lives in Chelsea OK that drives/trains/breed fjords among his other interests of farming and ranching. He has a number of wagons and carriages for his fjords and likes to drive them in parades, too. He is a member of the NFHR. Please contact him directly by his phone number, evenings are best as he works his ranch most of the day, and please leave a message. Milli Ann TX Mr. Snider told me: I am looking to buy an approximately 2 year old registered halter broke fjord stallion of good breeding. I prefer brown dun but will consider all comers. I have too many daughters by my wonderful stallion that I got from James and Vicki Hovre. I need some new bloodlines to introduce. This young stallion would have a good life here running with his ladies and would be trained for driving/draft/good general manners/etc. Please give me a call if you have a nice stallion that might fit the bill. And anyone wanting a gentle well mannered fjord can ask about my current stallion. I do not use the internet so please call me. Thank you, E. j. Snider Chelsea, OK 1-918-789-2042 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Driving without blinders -
This message is from: Carol Makosky cmako...@sirentel.net I switched to no blinders a few years ago to see if she would shy less at monster looking objects ( pocket gophers mounds small logs) along the road and never have put them back on. That way I don't have to worry about her rubbing damaging the blinders. I don't let her rub if I can help it, but this happens at times when one is not looking. It is also easier to pack up the harness not be concerned how the blinders are placed to not be damaged. On 2/25/12 5:42 PM, Amy Evers wrote: This message is from: Amy Eversfjord...@aol.com It was a cute Fjord and I love that it was driven without blinkers! Not that I advocate that (whatever the horse needs) it was just neat to see. -- God forbid that I should go to any heaven in which there are no horses. R.B. Cunningham Graham Built Fjord Tough Carol M. On Golden Pond N. Wisconsin Home of Heidi, The Wonder Pony Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
