Re: Fjords and Kids...and tubby old ladies.
This message is from: Main Email divingduoandcor...@comcast.net OK, Patti Jo and Kay... I think I have a sister of your horses. Lol. My 10 yo mare is attentive to small children like no horse I have ever had! To my knowledge she had no real history with them. She has a fan club of all ages. My friend and trainer used to be a professional QH and paint trainer. He tells everyone that Soph is a real gem. She tries so hard and is so per light in the mouth. What really amazed me was the comment about snuggling up to odd items to help a rider mount!!! OMG. My Soph was my pre-retirement present to myself after TBs etc. and several serious injuries. I have been teased about using a dumpster, tractor, large rocks... to mount and often mount on the off side due to recovering from a second shoulder surgery. She will actually straddle the mounting block and park as I use the arena rail to get on with one arm!! She does this on her own and only with me!! I cannot begin to express how special I believe this breed to be. :-) Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Kay Van Natta jadeb...@aol.com wrote: This message is from: Kay Van Natta jadeb...@aol.com I'm with Patti Jo on this one. The same qualities that make her Fjords great kids' horses make my Fjords great clutzy-old-person horses. My Bogie pony (age21) is patient, comfy and willing to stand by whatever is available so I can climb on...and, believe me, I've asked him to stand by MANY less than traditional objects during our time together. My Braveheart pony (age 15), who by Fjord standards would be considered busy, has always tried hard to do whatever I've asked of him even when I wasn't all that great at asking. We've been together for 14 years now and, although we've certainly had the odd exciting moment, he's never taken advantage of my C- level abilities to hurt or get rid of me. Because of him I've had lots of fun going down the road and some pretty darn good show seasons. He, too, will snuggle up to odd items to help Mom get on. Nobody is perfect. Braveheart would like to go faster. Bogie would like to go home and will reach around and bunt my foot with his nose if he feels we've stood on the road talking to the neighbor quite long enough. But, in spite of the fact that I'm NEITHER quick nor nimble these days, I've never been afraid to hitch or saddle up either of my boys and go for a nice ride/drive. I enjoyed my years with Quarter Horses, but my Fjords are the best horses I've ever owned. I just wish I had stall space for more of them. Kay Van Natta (age 68!) Sent from my iPad On Sep 24, 2013, at 6:26 PM, Dave and Patti Walter dwal...@tm.net wrote: This message is from: Dave and Patti Walter dwal...@tm.net Ruth, Have to write in about the tread on Fjords and Kids. Sorry, have to disagree with you here. I'm wondering, have you worked with TB's, Appy's, QH's??? Yes they can be light in the bridle, but they also can REAR, BUCK, KICK. All the things the vast majority of Fjords DON'T DO. I also run a lesson program for kids and adults. Mostly kids. Yes they start under supervision but when good enough we take them to Shows, Fairs-doing demos, and out on the trails. All where they are doing it ALL by themselves and yes others are around but they have to figure it out and hopefully all that we taught them will come into play. I have 3 full time Fjords that I use. I also have 2 TB's, An Appy, and a QH. I have also used other Fjords in the program, either others I own or those that come in on consignment and can be ridden safely by kids. You put the scenario out there about a bee stinging a horse, who would you rather be on a Fjord or another breed. You said you'd take the other breed, well... I'd take the Fjord at least ALL he most likely will do is RUN. Ever been on a TB who doesn't like bugs??? They will rear, go side ways, try and take off, buck, kick out, head toss and ALL in a millisecond! Our Fjords are athletic but sorry not like some other Breeds, like the TB's. When a horse knows it can't run thru the bit, and they have a major issue going on, that is when they will REAR, BUCK, KICK OUT , JUMP STRAIGHT up in the air and I've been on some that do ALL of those together!! Horses are horses, you can NEVER be 100% sure that they won't do something that we call naughty. They are hard wire to survive. I LOVE the fjords for our lesson program, and I KNOW they make my program better THAN ANY OTHERS OUT THERE. I have the best lesson horses in my county and I almost think the state! Yes they ROCK in my arena but ... they also ROCK in other avenues-at shows, during demos, AND on the trails. Folks have to learn how to ride, it takes time, why not be on the most FORGIVING CALM horse you can. Sure my QH is forgiving and calm and totally sweet but the Fjords still out shine her. It's the Fjords and the older QH that the
Re: Fjords and Kids...and tubby old ladies.
This message is from: Kim Manzoni kim.manz...@yahoo.com * I enjoyed my years with Quarter Horses, but my Fjords are the best horses I've ever owned.* I read this and smiled. I am 42 and have had QH's since I was 14. I purchased my first Fjord in 2012 as a weanling. He just turned two. I am looking forward to my future with him and looking forward to being an older lady on a older Fjord. :) Looking forward to the day when I say the same thing as above. Thank you for the smile! Kim and Titan in MD Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Winter Blankets for Fjords
This message is from: Curtis cepi...@yahoo.com Hi, Cross-posting this from the NFHR Facebook page. Dayna McTighe Anyone have any winter blanket brands that work for your fjords? Tough 1's are a no, too small in the neck. Pro equine fits but they are cheap. Some others are evening gown length. Just wondering if anyone has found a great fit. Take care! Curt Pierce Mathias, WV http://www.deepcreekfarm.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
RE: Winter Blankets for Fjords
This message is from: ehar...@cardiomedllc.com ehar...@cardiomedllc.com Shires brand is great, they are very good quality, hold up well and fit great on my 15h and 14h Fjords Elisa from Sandy Spring, MD -Original Message- From: owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com [mailto:owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com] On Behalf Of Curtis Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 6:51 AM To: Fjordhorse Digest Subject: Winter Blankets for Fjords This message is from: Curtis cepi...@yahoo.com Hi, Cross-posting this from the NFHR Facebook page. Dayna McTighe Anyone have any winter blanket brands that work for your fjords? Tough 1's are a no, too small in the neck. Pro equine fits but they are cheap. Some others are evening gown length. Just wondering if anyone has found a great fit. Take care! Curt Pierce Mathias, WV http://www.deepcreekfarm.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 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: [Bulk] Fjords and Kids
This message is from: Sarah Clarke sarahmagdalencla...@yahoo.com silly? I was holding pony camp this summer and we disturbed a nest of yellow jackets while out on a trail. Topic became very relevant and I am happy to report that the fjord lesson horses did not bolt and obeyed the 12 year old riders and we all made it home safely. I also use fjords in my lesson program Sarah in jamul California - waiting for winter This message is from: Karen McCarthy weeg...@hotmail.com The whole premise of which breed of horse reacts more to a bee sting is just...silly! Maybe it's best to move on. Next subject ? :-) 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: Winter Blankets for Fjords
This message is from: Karen Keith kkke...@hotmail.com Curt, I'm using Centaur rugs. I get them at Saddlery Liquidators in Haymarket. Bella's had hers for two years, she has a winter rug and a lighter one, more like a windbreaker/raincoat. I just got one for Fia as well, as I may clip her this winter since she's now in some work. Karen Sent from my iPad On Sep 25, 2013, at 7:08 AM, Curtis cepi...@yahoo.com wrote: This message is from: Curtis cepi...@yahoo.com Hi, Cross-posting this from the NFHR Facebook page. Dayna McTighe Anyone have any winter blanket brands that work for your fjords? Tough 1's are a no, too small in the neck. Pro equine fits but they are cheap. Some others are evening gown length. Just wondering if anyone has found a great fit. Take care! Curt Pierce Mathias, WV http://www.deepcreekfarm.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 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: fjords and chubby old ladies
This message is from: laurie with livingi...@q.com KAY, thanks. i totally agree with your statement on the right fjord is great for those of us mature riders. though i started up nervously with Oz when i got him, i have to say he was always super kind and forgiving of my mistakes. the kids at the barn loved him in lessons, and he returned that with obvious fondness for them. about the only naughty thing he did was not always steer the best, but in retrospect, that might have had to do with his ringbone. along comes Skylar. she is alpha in the pasture. no question. and she has a little more forward tendencies than oz ever had. however, she is becoming my rock. nothing bothers her, and while she would still rather gallop up a hill than walk, if i ask for a walk, i get a walk. one of the girls at the barn loves riding her, and everyone who has been on her has said she is fun. i like her. we are still a work in progress, since she does have a tendency to try and push through the bit. but she is close to the ground, perfect for this almost 67 year old. nothing bothers her and she is making me a better rider. 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
Re: Winter Blankets for Fjords
This message is from: Lola Lahr lolal...@gmail.com Huggs are great! Can get them at Dover Saddlery. The neck is adustable. On Wed, Sep 25, 2013 at 5:06 AM, ehar...@cardiomedllc.com ehar...@cardiomedllc.com wrote: This message is from: ehar...@cardiomedllc.com ehar...@cardiomedllc.com Shires brand is great, they are very good quality, hold up well and fit great on my 15h and 14h Fjords Elisa from Sandy Spring, MD -Original Message- From: owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com [mailto: owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com] On Behalf Of Curtis Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 6:51 AM To: Fjordhorse Digest Subject: Winter Blankets for Fjords This message is from: Curtis cepi...@yahoo.com Hi, Cross-posting this from the NFHR Facebook page. Dayna McTighe Anyone have any winter blanket brands that work for your fjords? Tough 1's are a no, too small in the neck. Pro equine fits but they are cheap. Some others are evening gown length. Just wondering if anyone has found a great fit. Take care! Curt Pierce Mathias, WV http://www.deepcreekfarm.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 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: Winter Blankets for Fjords
This message is from: Robin Churchill rbc...@yahoo.com I have used Hugs, Weatherbeeta, Rambo, Shires and Dover's Rider's International brand. I think that choosing one with a gusseted shoulder can be helpful. Some sheets/blankets seem to be cut too big or too low so they want to creep down on the shoulders, some are too small in the shoulders and some are too long or short. There are brands that have ones made for bigger bodied horses. If you are going to be using them a lot then the ones you adjust and then clip rather than buckle make things easier. Robin in SW Florida now officially known as The Big Swamp Anyone have any winter blanket brands that work for your fjords? 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: [Bulk] Fjords and Kids
This message is from: Karen McCarthy weeg...@hotmail.com Sarah, I am seeing this as silly in the broad context of comparing completely anectdotal and subjective reactions to bee stings as a determination in the flat-out prejudicial selection of one breed vs another. Yes, I think it is silly. However, due to your good training and instilling good habits and levelheadedness in your students, all was well for you and your ponies. It comes down to conditioning/training your horses to listen + submit. Each horse's reaction will be different based on the quality of the training, breed influence IMO, not so much. That's all. I didn't mean to get into a pissing match w/ you or anyone else. :: Karen McCarthy :: Great Basin Fjords :: Madras, Oregon :: Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 05:49:54 -0700 From: sarahmagdalencla...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Bulk] Fjords and Kids To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com This message is from: Sarah Clarke sarahmagdalencla...@yahoo.com silly? I was holding pony camp this summer and we disturbed a nest of yellow jackets while out on a trail. Topic became very relevant and I am happy to report that the fjord lesson horses did not bolt and obeyed the 12 year old riders and we all made it home safely. I also use fjords in my lesson program Sarah in jamul California - waiting for winter This message is from: Karen McCarthy weeg...@hotmail.com The whole premise of which breed of horse reacts more to a bee sting is just...silly! Maybe it's best to move on. Next subject ? :-) 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: Listingsfor Fjords / Adults Who Prefer Quiet Fjords
This message is from: jern...@mosquitonet.com Well a lot of mule folks do compare the Fjord mind and intelligence to mules and like them for that! So that's not a bad thing! LOL Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska where it will warm up to the 50's this week! I hate to say this, but I am training her as if she was a mule. One last point I would like to make is that I live in a mountainous environment and would like a sure footed sensible mount. Annette Scherr Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Fjords
This message is from: Me Kint me.k...@yahoo.com Yes Fjords are special, but I'm sure many of you have special stories of other horses. A horse is a horse. I had a TB, very spirited actually too much horse for me but he liked being groomed would lift a hind leg, like a male dog does when it pees, for me to remember to brush on the underside of his thigh. This same horse ( I didn't train him to do it) would stretch out (park?) when I would remount after dismounting to open shut our gate at the end of a ride. He was 16.1+ hh! I'm 5'2 with short legs. To mount from the ground, I would lengthen the stirrup on my English saddle ( before treeless saddle, wouldn't do this with a treeless) in order to reach the stirrup with my foot. The TB would then step forward with his front feet stretch make his back lower easier for mounting. I had an Appy that my daughter said got a very indulgent look on his face when ever I got on him. Each horse is special different From Mary's iPad PLEASE REMOVE ALL E-MAIL ADDRESSES BEFORE SENDING OR FORWARDING THIS EMAIL. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
phlegmatic Fjords
This message is from: Michael Misha misha...@eoni.com I like the stories of the quietude of Fjords and I have had so many and bred so many rock solid types but over the last few years most of the Fjords I have encountered are very high energy and reactive. They bolt a lot, and some of them buck and rear with the best. The Fjord horse is my favorite breed, and i would gladly trade two lively but gentle high evaluated big movers for a pokey Fjord of yesteryear. Like the ones you are all talking about. I guess it depends on what you want to use them for but for those of us who love the gentle cart ride or the easy peasy trial ride, the quiet ones rock it! i guess it is about buyer beware and not assuming! Misha of Shota Fjords Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Fwd: Fjords temperment etc.
This message is from: Me Kint me.k...@yahoo.com My 2 are great on our property, but would not put a green rider on one of mine off the property! At home, Tunix knowsif you don't know anything he tests the rider by doing nothing! But my 8 yr old grandson somehow figured him out got him going in a most lovely trot walk. I kept the younguns in the round pen though. Dear sweet Zoe has never had anyone but me on her she was so good with the kids (in the round pen). But one grandson was too confusing, so she just stopped wouldn't move! But not moving for a green rider isn't peculiar just to my Fjords; I had a highly, professionally trained Appy that was the same. He knew before a person mounted whether they knew how to ride. He wouldn't move because they didn't know which buttons to push! From Mary's iPad PLEASE REMOVE ALL E-MAIL ADDRESSES BEFORE SENDING OR FORWARDING THIS EMAIL. Begin forwarded message: From: Jo Wilgus rjrfj...@verizon.net i would not put an inexperienced rider on Regn. even around the property Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Horses, items for sale..
This message is from: Amy Evers fjord...@aol.com Hello everyone, I have reached a point where I need to make some serious changes in my life. So, I'm going to be letting go of my horses... I am not 'sick' or anything like that, it is just something I feel I need to do. I have two mares, ages 17 and 19 that are trained to ride and drive, one of which was shown quite a bit a few years back. One is totally quiet and safe for just about anyone to ride, the other has some spunk to her. They drive as a pair and both drive single as well. Both have had foals with no problems. They are full sisters, and have been together right along; I've had them since 1998. They have done parades, carriage rides, lots of trail rides, some lessons, expos, etc. Unfortunately I've not had the time nor funds do much of anything with them the last couple of years. I'd like to sell them as a pair, but... I also have a Bell Crown cart - well used but still in great condition. An almost new pairs harness made by Smucker's Harness Shop, and another older single harness of unknown origin (but NOT foreign made). I'll also be selling my Morgan 4 horse slant load, bumper pull trailer. And some other odds and ends. If anyone is interested in any or all, please contact me privately at fjord...@aol.com . Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords Cottage Grove OR 97424 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
