fm Sher - Fjord Listings ... Terms deadbroke / child safe
This message is from: rkymtnt...@aol.com Hello, folks - I only had time yesterday for a quick email to the list .. as we were heading into the city in a couple minutes. (Our ranch is 45 minutes from the nearest city.) So, it was a quickie post (wink!) I am 50 years old, been riding the mountains for 17 years - but do NOT enjoy a horse that is prone to being jumpy, hot / up energy, or has no experience on trails / has just been a show horse or arena time is all it's experience is. I *DO* enjoy a horse that is reliable in rugged mountain terrain, quick laid back temperament, also coined as a been-there-done-that trail horse. For someone who rides the mountains - like right next to a roaring river, or on a 24 wide path carved into the side of a mountain where a horse can not even turn around due to the steep slope ... these scenarios are not unusual for where I ride. You can see why a VERY calm and steady trail partner is a necessity, not a frivolous want (wink!) My trail buddy now is a 29 1/2 year old Haflinger, 13.2 hands, who one could actually put a total newbie on his back and he *will* babysit that newbie through the most rugged terrain. Unfortunately, next year when the rock-solid, reliable old man is 30 years old - a most respectful old age - he is ready and had earned his retirement from the mountain trails. He is showing me this fall, that he's just not going to be up for it, next year - bless his heart for the wants-to, but the can-do days are done, after a long and wonderful life of service. (Btw, he gets 35 acres to retire on - so it's not a bad retirement life ahead for him.) I am looking for his successor.:-) . Have more time to re-ask the question today, so here goes ... :-) . I am looking for websites that post Fjords for sale. I know of DreamHorse.com .. Equine.com .. but there must be other sites to keep an eye on, for Fjords for sale in particular? Any leads as to what those sites would be ... website url or name so that I can google the url ? I am watching such sites - but - won't be buying until Spring (firm on timing.) . I expect to pay a more-than-usual fee for what I am looking for in a Fjord - as *most* horses (of any breed) will NOT match up to what I am seeking (which is, using loose terms, a been-there-done-that trail Fjord, with specifics on size.) The price is not a problem - the timing (Spring) is very firm, though. :-) Spring is when I will have all the funds ready ... including the cost of shipping home. After years of keeping an eye open in my own state - with very very few Fjords matching up to my search-points ... I expect my Fjord is likely going to be in a different state. Flying out to review a prospect in person, is not a problem, as our family works in the airlines (low flying costs.) . As an example - I *have* found over the last few weeks, several Fjords who meet my search-points. If it were Spring right now, I would be catching a flight out to review this little mare today, LOL! :-) _www.dreamhorse.com/show_horse.php?form_horse_id=1895469_ (http://www.dreamhorse.com/show_horse.php?form_horse_id=1895469) Anafina has the temperament (a 2 on the 1Calm-10Hot scale), a little short but might work (I am under 5' tall - am actually looking for 13.3-14.01 hands), and has the been-there-done-that background experience that is vital to the type of terrain I ride. Her price is very reasonable at $6,000 too.I only really need a solid trail horse - so one that drives, or does dressage, or is a broodmare ... all of that is nice, but not important to the focus of a reliable trail horse. . Thank you to the folks who written so far - I do appreciate your input :-) . Hello, Karen - Yes, I will hang onto your email will share with you any listing sites leads that are shared with me :-) Will do!( Karen Keith _kkkeith@hotmail.com_ (mailto:kkke...@hotmail.com) ) . Hello, Ruth - Yes, I understand the point (smiles!)Having ridden the mountains for 17 years - I know very much that a horse is a horse. The loose terms of bombproof, child safe, been-there-done-that these are all loose terms to get a feel, not meant to be taken literally. As any rider who's been in any sort of a saddle, for any length of time, will have come to understand - a horse is still a thinking animal.;-) Rest assured - when Spring comes with full funds in hand - I will be asking a LOT of questions based on many years of mountain riding background ... and will be asking the seller to demonstrate everything. Even a short trail ride (ie, not just demonstrate in a round pen or the home pasture.) I expect to pay extra for a trail demo - not a problem, especially when it helps finds the best match out there. (wink!) .
Wagon/Cart/Harness/Fjord for sale in WI
This message is from: Dave and Patti Walter dwal...@tm.net Advertising for a friend. They have an Easy Entry Training Cart $300, Wagon Express from Shipshewana In $1100, Synthetic Work Harness like new $400, also a Beta Team Harness $400 ALL USED on FJORDS. Then they have a 7 yr old Registered Fjord gelding trained in driving and riding $5000. Located in EAST CENTRAL WI. You can call Jeanne or Terry 920 856-6106 or email at Jeanne Wiegand tmwieg...@yahoo.com Everything is in really good shape, they take care of their animals and their equipment. Patti Jo Walter Francis Creek Fjords Two Rivers WI 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: Listings to find a Fjord, deadbroke or child safe?
This message is from: Logans - Willows Edge Farm LLC willowsedgef...@msn.com That's a funny one - yes a broomstick would be dead broke. While I completely agree that Fjords have amazing power behind them, I have to respectfully disagree about Fjords and kids. We've built an entire lesson program using ONLY our Fjord horses. Are they naughty sometimes? Yep. They're horses. But they really do love the kids and adore being ridden by them. All that said, they are under supervision/instruction (and sometimes prefer the kids to us adults as could be seen at the Libby show LOL!). And yes, we always have helmets - not optional: my barn, my rules. :) Our website offers listings of Fjords and I think there are a couple nice ones on there now for someone looking for really quiet Fjords - Amy's being one of them. Enjoying a little cooler weather now - we've dropped down into the 70s!!!, Corinne Logan Willows Edge Farm, LLC Boise/Kuna, Idaho (208) 779-0483 www.willowsedgefarm.com https://www.facebook.com/WillowsEdgeFarmIdaho He was somewhere near correct. We've never sold a Fjord horse for a child because we feel they are too strong for their handling; that because of their extra strength can react too forcefully. Unless your youngster is considerably horse savvy, I would not recommend a Fjord. Start with an older pony sized horse that has been much used. 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: Listings to find a Fjord, deadbroke or child safe?
This message is from: ruth bushnell fjo...@frontiernet.net This message is from: Logans - .While I completely agree that Fjords have amazing power behind them, I have to respectfully disagree about Fjords and kids. We've built an entire lesson program using ONLY our Fjord horses. Are they naughty sometimes? Yep. They're horses. But they really do love the kids and adore being ridden by them. All that said, they are under supervision/instruction.. Corrine Granted, thatâs admirable, but your position is a qualified one.. âunder supervision/instruction.â Iâm guessing that precious few children, out of random sales, would have that same advantage. Aside from the potential for liability (selling an unsafe horse $$) ...there would be the unconscionable burden of having contributed to an unfortunate outcome. Let me put it this way.. in a two horse scenario-- one a Fjord, one a non-Fjord.. both horses are loving and well mannered, both respond positively to children.. both are stung by a bee...! which one do you think might shy sideways the farthest and hardest...?? thereâs not any doubt in my mind. Ruthie, nw mt US 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 mare for sale in Utah
This message is from: Cherie Mascis vikinghorseri...@gmail.com Hi all, I'm selling my 9 year old Norwegian Fjord mare. I have had her since she was 7 months old. She's very drafty in build (okay, I admit she's also fat) and too wide for me. I'm 5'2 and my hips are killing me after about an hour. She is a good trail horse, backs well, and side-passes. She has ridden in groups and around wagons, has been around llamas, goats, sheep, ATVs, tractors, and motorcycles. She's been to the Fjords and Friends Fest in North Carolina three times and enjoyed camping in her stall, trail riding, doing some arena riding (she liked the trail class and the practice Family Fjord test), and playing games like rolling the giant green ball. I have ridden her with English (Sensation treeless) and Western saddles (presently use a Bob Marshall Sports Saddle). I ride her in a bitless bridle (Nurtural). She does not neck rein. She is green-broke to drive. Lots of ground driving (with a side-pull bridle) and has pulled a SaddleChariot in a large arena and was absolutely fine with it, even when I tried the quick disconnect! She knows the Parelli games and really enjoys clicker training. I haven't ridden her much this year, but in the past when she's been ridden occasionally, she's been fine. I'm looking for a 13.2-14 hand gaited horse/pony and would be willing to trade, but only to an awesome home. Contact me privately for more info. Cherie Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
