Re: Turlock
This message is from: C. Pedri [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- From: Denise Delgado [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Turlock Date: Tuesday, September 28, 1999 2:19 PM This message is from: Denise Delgado [EMAIL PROTECTED] Turlock was a complete blast! This first-timer enjoyed the whole weekend; horses, events and especially the people. I I just wanted to add my thanks and what a great time! to everyone else's who wrote in. I thought the event was perfect - a fun combination of horses, meeting new people, and the diversions of the festival. Thanks to the organizers and volunteers who worked so hard. It was also a great way to show off the Fjord Horses. I had lots of people come up to ask about them when I was walking Salomon around. I didn't see a single 'bad actor' the whole weekend - some high spirits a couple of times but that was it. I've never been to a horse show that could say that about the breed being shown. Cameron Pedri Chandler AZ - where we've been below 100 for 2 days now!
Re: Directions to Turlock
This message is from: C. Pedri [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sorry to ask a dumb question, but what is Fjordings West? Is it a regional club? Thanks, Cameron in AZ -- From: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Directions to Turlock Date: Monday, September 20, 1999 8:50 PM This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lori, From the Sac area, travel south on Hwy 99, past Modesto etc, and look for the Fulkerth Rd / Fairgrounds exit. At bottom of ramp, turn left and proceed on Fulkerth Rd., appx 1 1/4 mi. Stay in right lane and look for Soderquist Rd. Turn right and look for gate 12, on the left side of the road. This should be open during the daylight hours, but on Sat and Sun there may be some gate gaurds who may hassle you if you don't officially have a pass for the horse area.Good luck! PS Just to help Sami the Skandifest organiser out,(who is going nuts at the moment by the way..) I'd like to remind all Turlock goers that there is an official Fjordings West smorgasbord on SATURDAY nite, followed by a meeting. But,for those of you that want to do a potluck at a restaurant on FRIDAY nite, please try the Velvet Creamery - this is a locally owned business and it's excellent for salads, burgers and great homemade ice cream. I plan to find my way there at least once during my Turlockian interlude... Karen ...who is also going nuts trying to get this show on and down the road, headed for Turlock! __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
Re: Ivermectin
This message is from: C. Pedri [EMAIL PROTECTED] I don't know if it is absorbed off their lips, but I was going to pass on a tip that a friend gave me about paste worming. I had a Quarterhorse mare that was a terror to past worm. She would throw her head around, and generally toss anyone trying to do it like they were a doll - with the medicine all over her and me. A friend suggested I get a used wormer tube and clean it thoroughly, then on a daily basis paste her with apple sauce. It took a few tries (and several brands to find one smooth enough to flow and with a taste she liked) before she figured out this was something good happening. Now she is a doll about it - puts her head down and smacks her lips in anticipation. Of course she's no fool and quickly realizes that it when it is the real thing and not applesauce - but she's been reconditioned to think of the paste tube as a good thing generally, and thus for the actual worming it is a cinch. Occasionally I still give her a tube full of her favorite (she prefers the cinnamon flavor) just to keep her thinking positive thoughts. Just something to consider, Cameron in AZ -- From: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjords [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Ivermectin Date: Friday, September 17, 1999 6:02 PM This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] I just wormed my three and I gave them extra Ivermectin because so much of it ends up smeared on their lips. Does it get absorbed in to their system when it is on their lips? It is tense time when I worm as the big boy really tests my patience. Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle
Re: Onalee's trail ride
This message is from: C. Pedri [EMAIL PROTECTED] I would like to find out more about competitive trail riding. Does anyone have a web site or association name and address to get information from? Thanks, Cameron Chandler AZ -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Onalee's trail ride Date: Sunday, September 12, 1999 7:57 PM This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 9/12/99 19:10:56 Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Any comments from others with similar trail experience? What do you think of the vet's comments on slow cooling for heavy horses? Not yet. But that is exactly what I want to do with my fjords. Not necessarily to win big prizes against the arabs and qh's, but just for the experience. I love being on trails, instead of stuck in an arena. Congratulate Hannah for me, sounds like she did pretty well with Onalee! Pamela
Re: Elkhounds are nice, too
This message is from: C. Pedri [EMAIL PROTECTED] I also have Welsh Corgi's - Pembrokes like the Queen, and apparently you Jean. They are wonderful dogs. I raised and showed them for about 11 years and did breed rescue for another 5. Now I'm down to two who are wonderful. One has some real herding instinct - the other vaguely recalls that some distant relative once did SOMETHING with stock. I also have two standard poodles, who seem almost human in their ability to understand. Both breeds are wonderful. In showing obedience I met a lot of breeds, each with something special about them. Diversity in is wonderful - something for everyone, including the Heinz 57! Cameron Pedri Chandler AZ Where it's back to being a dry heat of 105 today. I love the fall! :-( -- From: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Elkhounds are nice, too Date: Wednesday, September 08, 1999 11:47 AM This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well, speaking of dogs!!! The Queen and I have Corgis and they are terrific with the horses, herding and bringing them to wherever I want them.. Great for varmints and the easiest of all to train. Loves. Jean Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle
Re: Evaluation Process and Reccomendations
This message is from: C. Pedri [EMAIL PROTECTED] Linda, Thought this, particularly the first part, would be of interest. I assuming you know some of these folks... Cam -- From: Ursula Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordlist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Evaluation Process and Reccomendations Date: Tuesday, August 31, 1999 9:56 PM This message is from: Ursula Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear List I want to respond to Cynthia M. who posted awhile back and Brian Jacobsens comments yesterday on the present Eval. program and add some insights of my own. This paper has been in draft on my desk for a week while we were in Calgary with the four-in-hand at the Calgary High Country Pleasure Driving Show.It has seen many changes and revisions. I am speaking as a Registry member only as I resigned from the Eval. Committee in May. Brief History of The American Evaluation Program. What seems like many aeons ago now, Past Registry President and Directors recognized and mandated the need for an American Evaluation Program. This was a huge step forward and a gigantic task. An Evaluation Committee of member volunteers was struck and the work began. These were exciting times to be a member and have Board backing. Wayne Hipsley and Jim Havelhurst consulted to this committee as well as travelled to Norway with other Americans to learn to Evaluate Fjords. The Europeans have developed very good Evaluation Programs but our thought was to take into account the American identity on how this versatile animal had entered our way of life. Our thought was to use Internationally recognized standards in the disciplines of Riding-English Dressage, and Western Reining complimented by ADS and CEF Driving Dressage as the Levels for these disciplines. The Draft Test was developed around tasks Fjords do in North America on farms and ranches. Some of our owners/breeders do not believe in Evaluations and many more do not believe in 'shipping' a Fjord because it doesn't meet Breed Standards. Our belief was that all Fjords have a place, purpose, and a family to enjoy. As well many North American owners and breeders were new to horses and have little or no showing abilities. Providing a learning curve was paramount. Factoring all of these variables and perspectives, an Educational-formatted Fjord evaluation was developed with a tier system of Training and Advanced. This allowed the new owner to come and try the Evaluation and return home for further practice with their Fjords. Medallions are offered to support and promote the versatility of the breed working in one or a combination of disciplines. This is where the Fjord really shines. The medallions represent a ladder to climb in the Performance disciplines. Owners may continue returning as their Fjords mature and improve to gain higher awards and recognition. I must add here that the owners as well are given time and opportunity to learn,grow, and develop their skills. Fjord geldings are given open opportunities to achieve Medallions in Performance allowing them to participate as well . A not too pretty gelding with a wonderful disposition and work ethic has equal opportunity in the Performance classes. This equal opportunity is not as evident in Europe. There have been many glitches and changes but overall the American Evaluation Program stands as a good model giving the owner a detailed account of their Fjords Confirmation and Performance. It is, and always will be a work in progress. Presently five Evaluations have been held with Wayne Hipsley and Jim Havelhurst as Evaluators. After each Evaluation changes and improvements have been made to the Program. When in Norway this spring Ursula and I had the opportunity to meet with several countries' Fjord representatives. They all had books or binders of their Fjords Evaluation results. They were very proud of their books or binders as it represented their countries identity and what they were doing with the breed. The idea of producing an American Evaluation Binder containing the five completed evaluations had been discussed earlier and work was already in progress. As you know a proposal is now sitting on the Board table for consideration. The proposed binder has been designed to accommodate all future Evaluations as chapters of a larger book. A fully American Booklet. Ourselves and many owners and breeders attended the Norwegian Judging Clinics while in Norway. I would like to thank the Board for their foresight and financial support. It was very helpful in our growth curve. Thanks again. Also while in Norway we investigated the Training Program for Evaluators talking to Norwegian and Dutch officials. Their programs are similar but here is how Norway does it. A District or individuals nominate a owner/breeder to the Assoc.. These candidates are paper screened and interviewed to ensure ability, integrity, and interpersonal skills
Re: transport Libby to CA?
This message is from: C. Pedri [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Lori, I wish I was going to be in Libby - it would be great fun. However, I can recommend a commercial hauler if you don't find someone the share a ride with. I've used a company called Equine Express 5 or 6 times with good results. They use air-ride vans. I don't know how familiar you are with these kinds of set ups, but you can request a box stall, a single tie stall, or a stall-and-a-half - which is a tie stall that is a bit wider than the regular one. I've always done the latter and it works well - but the cost goes up with the more room your horse takes. I've been lucky most of the time and just ended up with a stall-and-half. Every driver has been very nice, calm and good with the horses, generally seemed knowledgable. Their office is generally good about being able to track/contact the rig at all times. A couple of key learnings that I've had over the last couple of years using them: 1) they charge a service fee if you pay with a credit card, so be aware that it may be worth it to send a check; 2) like all van companies they can only guestimate what time they will pick up or drop off - it depends on how well things have stayed on schedule up to the that time (e.g. they were 5 hours late picking up at my place one time because a woman in Tucson who was supposed to be home to receiver her new horse wasn't there. They had to wait for her while their office tried to track her down. She had forgotten he was coming!). Their number is (800) 545-9098. Web site is www.equineexpress.com Good luck and congratulations on your new Fjord. I can't say enough good things about my boy! Cameron Pedri Chandler, AZ -- From: Fred Lori Osmond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjord list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: transport Libby to CA? Date: Tuesday, August 31, 1999 5:11 AM This message is from: Fred Lori Osmond [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi there, I've only written a few times and want to tell you all that I am buying my first Fjord this Friday, if the vet checks him out okay!!! So, I'm sorta joining your world of joy!!! (I do love my Morgan too!!!)... This horse I'm getting is in Sandpoint, Id. I need transportation from Libby to Northern Ca. If anyone might have room in their trailer to add one more gorgeous Fjord, please contact me. If you know of any excellent professional haulers, any info. on that would also be appreciated. I'm thinking that sharing the gas expense might be attractive??? Also, what books do any of you recommend for me to get to learn more about Fjords. I also need to know how to trim those gorgeous manes??? Thanks in advance for and info. possible. Lori Osmond CATSOFOZ [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/MadisonAvenue/8660
Re: Welcome!
This message is from: C. Pedri [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Karen, I will pass on your greeting to Linda! She's just wonderful to work with, and so very good with the horses. She loves Sal. Of course it always makes it easier when your trainer thinks your hose is great! How many horses do you have? Are they all Fjords? Do you drive? Combined driving? Linda is bringing Sal home just in time to drive him in the Old Pueblo event in Tucsont this fall. I'm going to try to get he and I ready to enter at Goree's this next spring. It's all new to me, but a lot of fun. Thnks for the welcoming note, Cameron -- From: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Welcome! Date: Friday, August 27, 1999 10:54 PM This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cameron, Welcome to the list! I hope to meet you at Skandifest sometime. Say hello to Linda for me; we're old CDE buddies( I actually groomed for her when she entered her tandem at Goree's...what a blast!) Have fun,stay cool Karen Mccarthy Carson City, NV __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
Re: The 13th Warrior (movie)
This message is from: C. Pedri [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I am brand new to the list - in fact just joined it today. I wanted to introduce myself, and this message gives me the perfect opening. I live in the Phoenix AZ area and own one Fjord. He is the white (yellow? we're still trying to figure that out) gelding that Orville rode in this movie! I went to see the film tonight at its opening here. I couldn't wait until this week end, I was so excited. It wasn't really very gory at all. I don't like a lot of violence and blood either, and there were a couple of times I looked away, but it wasn't really as bad as I thought it might be. Antonio Bandaras is always worth keeping your eyes open for... The Fjord horses didn't have as prominent role as I had hoped they would, but it was still fun to see them and remember some of Anita's stories about the filming and how the horses learned to adapt to life on a movie set. I think it says a lot about the breed's temperament. I both ride and drive Sal. I'm a beginning driver and he is very good and patient with me. He's currently enjoying being out of the Phoenix heat and spending time with Linda Fairbanks who is a carriage driving trainer in CA. We hope to get him to the Nordifest in September. If I can get over for it, it will be fun to see a number of different Fjords in one location enjoying an outing. I'm looking forward to being on the list and learning more about Fjords, their people, and all the things people do with there horses. Regards, Cameron Pedri -- From: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: The 13th Warrior (movie) Date: Friday, August 27, 1999 8:23 PM This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] The movie, the 13th Warrior, just opened today in Fairbanks. I must go see it to see the Fjords and Orville Unrau riding his all white (yellow?) Fjord as an extra, playing the part of a wendel (Anita...is that right?) I don't like violent or gory movies, tho.. has anybody seen this one yet? Since the original name of the book was Eaters of the Dead and there were some gory parts in the book (which I didn't finish) I got the impression it might be gory. How often will I have to shut my eyes? How gory is it? OTOH Antonio Banderas is the star.I'll have to keep my eyes open ! LOL Well, If I do go, I'll make a report! Anita wrote a little article about their experiences making the movie for the Herald (I THOUGHT!) but I can't seemed to find it, searched back until spring l997. Does anybody recall when this was in the Herald? Or IF it was in the Herald? Maybe it was an e-mail message.. Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, a beautiful sunny day but frost forcast in low areas tonight! Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska [EMAIL PROTECTED]
