Rose Parade - inadequate thank you.
This message is from: BethGFjord bethgfj...@gmail.com There is no way to adequately describe everything involved in the parade and no way to adequately thank those who made it happen, including the spouses and friends of those involved. We have no idea how many hundreds of hours the participants just to make it possible, let alone the hours worked travelling to, from and in LA. NFHR Registrar Jeanne Poirier and NFHR Executive Director Nancy Newport did an unquantifiably amazing job for many, many months. This was on top of their regular NFHR related duties. President Teressa Kandianis should also be commended for everything she did. She had to have spent hours and hours over months taking care of logistical details. There is no way to adequately thank Beth Beymer for how hard she worked and how much she gave - starting with the application process, training 8 horses, etc. etc. etc. This huge endeavor was launched when Marguerita Diaz, NFHR Board member in LA inspired us to pursue the dream. NFHR Vice President Ardeth Obenauf flew in from Tennessee, staffed the promotional booth with Margie Diaz during Equestfest, helped get horses and riders ready and then walked the whole route! The problem with mentioning names is that, inevitably, someone who is equally deserving of recognition is omitted - this seems especially true of those who are working hard behind the scenes on less glamorous, less fun necessary details. All of the participants were amazing, I'll leave it to those with more knowledge of what the participants and others did and of what else was done before the six miles were walked, ridden and driven. I could spend all day writing the small percentage of things people did that I know about - but my horses are hungry and I need to get to work. This is just my personal and inadequate thank you to some of those who deserve their own recognition parade! Walkers - how did you manage to walk so far on such a hard surface, in 80 weather while wearing Norwegian sweaters (and while listening to the same song from the float in front of you over over over again??) Beth German New Mexico Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
More stories about the Rose Parade - in Massachusetts next weekend
This message is from: BethGFjord bethgfj...@gmail.com Many of the parade participants and organizers will be at the NFHR Educational Forum in Massachusetts next week. I bet there will be lots of stories told and laughs shared, anyone who wants to hear more should come! The program looks terrific and the parade related and other conversations will be so much fun. Details on the NFHR website. Beth German New Mexico Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
FW: Rose Parade - horse shoes and other details
This message is from: BethGFjord bethgfj...@gmail.com There were an astonishing number of things involved in preparation for the parade. One of the things I didn't know until we got there - maybe this is a no brainer to everyone else - is that there were very specific requirements regarding the types of nails used in the horse's shoes to prevent slipping on the asphalt. The participants had been advised of this in advance and had their farriers use the required nails. (I'll defer to those with actual knowledge to identify the materials.) After we arrived, one of the parade organizers and a farrier inspected each horse. In addition to the materials requirement, the inspector mentioned that one particular brand of nail was no longer manufactured by the same company as had previously made them and that she thought they didn't last as long so horses who had been shod with the required type of nails even 10 days prior to the parade might have to have new nails put in by the parade farrier, at a cost of $150.00 (per horse needing a new nail or nails.) I don't know if any of ours (fjords) had to have new nails and I don't know what it cost to have each horse shod with the special nails before they got to LA. Whatever it was, multiply by 13. There were also specific rule about barefoot horses, I believe that was strongly discouraged and that waivers were required before horses would be allowed to participate barefoot. Among the other less obvious things involved in preparation for the parade were the detailed and lengthy application process; mandatory meeting last fall in LA to learn the rules; fundraising to pay for related fees including stabling at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, roses, several thousand miles worth of gas for hauling horses, overnight stabling fees while travelling, just to mention a few expenses; countless hours spent on logistical coordination, long hauls to and from (3 days' travel each way for at least 12 of the 13 horses and their humans). Each horse traveled at least 1,000 miles EACH WAY! As a side note regarding costs, it just occurred to me that each of the participants probably had to pay horse/dog/farm sitters for at least of week of care. I also just realized that they all had to pay veterinary costs for health inspections certificates, Coggins and who knows what else. Even though some of the participants might generally do other things requiring health certificates, etc. I doubt they do them in December so vet costs were probably incurred just for these events. Events plural because in addition to the parade on Wednesday, all involved performed on Sunday at Equestfest at the LAEC so everyone had to be there at least by Friday morning to get ready for Saturday's mandatory dress rehearsal together with the other equestrian parade participants. Most or all of the horses travelled for three days, leaving home on Christmas Eve or Christmas day and then worked really hard every very long day and night in LA between arrival on December 26th and departure on January 2nd.. New Year's Eve was an all nighter on the freeway. That's another story. In short, there is no way to adequately describe everything involved in the parade and no way to adequately thank those who made it happen, including the spouses and friends of those involved. Beth German New Mexico 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: Rose Parade photos- I ordered 12
This message is from: teressa Kandianis tere...@kodiakfishco.com I would say all of the above. -Original Message- From: owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com [mailto:owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com] On Behalf Of divingduoandcor...@comcast.net Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2014 7:49 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: Rose Parade photos- I ordered 12 This message is from: divingduoandcor...@comcast.net My photos are confimed! Such gorgeous costumes and flowers in addition to the stars of the parade, the Fjords! So, I have been looking at the costumes and soljie jewelry ...and they are listed on ebay. Did you get your bling on trips to Norway? or are they family pieces? Same for the bunads... were they made here? The costumes were fabulous! Beth Merrill in Denver , Bob, the Corgis and the Fjord (WRF Zahra...aka Soph) - Original Message - From: jern...@mosquitonet.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 8:52:22 AM Subject: Re: Rose Parade photos 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: Rose Parade - horse shoes and other details
This message is from: Karen McCarthy weeg...@hotmail.com Okay Beth, I am exhausted from reading your summary re. all about the hurdles, expenses and travails encountered by the participants and their families for the Rose Parade. I appreciate their dedication commitment, I really do and have said so here and on FB. But seriously, did anyone have to have their arm twisted to participate? No? (I didn't think so ;-) :: Karen McCarthy :: Great Basin Fjords :: Madras, Oregon :: From: bethgfj...@gmail.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: FW: Rose Parade - horse shoes and other details Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2014 09:35:54 -0700 This message is from: BethGFjord bethgfj...@gmail.com There were an astonishing number of things involved in preparation for the parade. One of the things I didn't know until we got there - maybe this is a no brainer to everyone else - is that there were very specific requirements regarding the types of nails used in the horse's shoes to prevent slipping on the asphalt. The participants had been advised of this in advance and had their farriers use the required nails. (I'll defer to those with actual knowledge to identify the materials.) After we arrived, one of the parade organizers and a farrier inspected each horse. In addition to the materials requirement, the inspector mentioned that one particular brand of nail was no longer manufactured by the same company as had previously made them and that she thought they didn't last as long so horses who had been shod with the required type of nails even 10 days prior to the parade might have to have new nails put in by the parade farrier, at a cost of $150.00 (per horse needing a new nail or nails.) I don't know if any of ours (fjords) had to have new nails and I don't know what it cost to have each horse shod with the special nails before they got to LA. Whatever it was, multiply by 13. There were also specific rule about barefoot horses, I believe that was strongly discouraged and that waivers were required before horses would be allowed to participate barefoot. Among the other less obvious things involved in preparation for the parade were the detailed and lengthy application process; mandatory meeting last fall in LA to learn the rules; fundraising to pay for related fees including stabling at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, roses, several thousand miles worth of gas for hauling horses, overnight stabling fees while travelling, just to mention a few expenses; countless hours spent on logistical coordination, long hauls to and from (3 days' travel each way for at least 12 of the 13 horses and their humans). Each horse traveled at least 1,000 miles EACH WAY! As a side note regarding costs, it just occurred to me that each of the participants probably had to pay horse/dog/farm sitters for at least of week of care. I also just realized that they all had to pay veterinary costs for health inspections certificates, Coggins and who knows what else. Even though some of the participants might generally do other things requiring health certificates, etc. I doubt they do them in December so vet costs were probably incurred just for these events. Events plural because in addition to the parade on Wednesday, all involved performed on Sunday at Equestfest at the LAEC so everyone had to be there at least by Friday morning to get ready for Saturday's mandatory dress rehearsal together with the other equestrian parade participants. Most or all of the horses travelled for three days, leaving home on Christmas Eve or Christmas day and then worked really hard every very long day and night in LA between arrival on December 26th and departure on January 2nd.. New Year's Eve was an all nighter on the freeway. That's another story. In short, there is no way to adequately describe everything involved in the parade and no way to adequately thank those who made it happen, including the spouses and friends of those involved. Beth German New Mexico 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: Rose Parade - horse shoes and other details
This message is from: Beth Sandy - Starfire Farm starfiref...@usa.net But seriously, did anyone have to have their arm twisted to participate? No? (I didn't think so ;-) Not this time...but in the future someone had better twist...hard, really hard! ;-) Beth Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
