Fjords in Horse Illustrated
This message is from: Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I just got a call from a friend of ours that has a subscription to Horse Illustrated. The December issue just arrived and it contains a feature on Fjord Horses. It seems that the interest in Fjords has been increasing. Take care! Curt Pierce Mathias, WV The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: 25th Show Results
This message is from: Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Scoring for a three judge class is more complicated than classes with one judge. Here how it works. - First place gets 6 points - Second place gets 5 points - Third place gets 4 points - Fourth place gets 3 points - Fifth place gets 2 pionts - Sixth place gets 1 point So, in the 4 Over Stallions halter class: PRYDARSON, number 33, placed third, first, and first. This adds up to 4+6+6 equals 16 points. WH STONE, number 40, placed first, fourth, and third. This adds up to 6+3+4 equals 13 points. SMEDSMO GRAEN, number 99, placed sixth, second, fourth. This adds up to 1+5+3 equals 9 points. The division points are also added the same way for each class in the division. Take care! Curt Pierce Mathias, WV The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Elections for the 2007 NFHR Board
This message is from: Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I know that many of you have received your ballots and are ready to vote. Please wait to vote until you receive the new election information and ballots. The candidate information sent with the ballots you just received does not meet the requirements of the NFHR Board of Directors Election Policy. Therefore, new information will be sent and the new deadline for voting will be Nov 29. The new ballot envelopes will be a different color, so we can easily determine the correct ballots. If you do vote with the old ballots, do vote again using the new ballots. The old ballots will be destroyed prior to counting the ballots. If you have any questions, please contact myself or Mike May. Thanks! Curt Pierce 304-897-6627 PS. We hope to see many of you in Winona, Oct 12-15! The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: To Keep shod, or to remove!
This message is from: Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, The Minnesota Equestrian Center arenas have footing made of a sand and clay mixture. They like to keep them soft, but firm. The outdoor arenas might sometimes be softer than the indoor arenas, it depends on how much rain they get before the show. The areas between the indoor and outdoor arenas and all around the outside of the facility are hard packed for cars and trucks. I can't say whether or not you should have shoes on your horse for the show. Most of the Fjords we are showing in performance classes will have shoes, but one will not. Since that Fjord is a pasture horse at home, his owner's prefers that he not have shoes. With mostly a shale surface here at home, our working Fjords need shoes to keep their hoofs from wearing down too fast. Take care! Curt Pierce and Marsha Korose Mathias, WV PS. Looking forward to seeing everyone in Winona! The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: heavy Fjord forelock
This message is from: Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I have worked with a lot of horses with long forelocks from several different breeds. All have had the same reaction. They become more worried when their forelock is braided or out of the way of thier eyes, and they prefer to have the forelock down over their eyes. There are used to seeing though the forelock and if you change that, you are changing what they see. There are a lot of factors that can make a horse spooky. It could be that he is just very forward for your style or level of experience. Without working with the horse it is hard to figure out what the cause or causes could be. The cause is something that can not be determined by email, but I doubt that braiding the forelock will permently fix the problem. Take care! Curt Pierce Mathais, WV
Denmark
This message is from: Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I just found some timely news for all those going to the Danish Jubilee. LONDON, England (Reuters) -- If you're looking for happiness, move to Denmark. It's the happiest country in the world while Burundi in Africa is the most unhappy, according to a new report by a British scientist released on Friday. Adrian White, an analytical social psychologist at the University of Leicester in central England, based his study on data from 178 countries and 100 global studies from the likes of the United Nations and the World Health Organization. We're looking much more at whether you are satisfied with your life in general, White told Reuters. Whether you are satisfied with your situation and environment. The main factors that affected happiness were health provision, wealth and education, according to White who said his research had produced the first world map of happiness. Following behind Denmark came Switzerland, Austria, Iceland and the Bahamas. At the bottom came the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe and Burundi. The United States came in at 23rd, Britain was in 41st place, Germany 35th and France 62nd. So, for all those going to the Danish Jubilee next week, have a great time in a Happy country! You will also see some awsome and happy Fjords. Regards, Curt Pierce and Marsha Korose Mathias, WV
Re: Mylar bit clinic (and NFHR Show Rules)
This message is from: Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, In regards to Kimberwicke bits, the NFHR Horse Show Rules Handbook states that they are allowed in English classes, but not dressage classes. The NFHR Fjord Horse Show Rules Handbook can be found in the NFHR Forms and Documents list at: http://www.nfhr.com/newsinfo.html. I have been informed that all the Fjord Shows, except the Blue Earth Fjord Show, are using these rules. The MWFHC is using their own rules for the Blue Earth Fjord Show. Take care! Curt Pierce Mathias, WV
Re: Harness
This message is from: Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, In regards to driving harnesses for Fjords, your best bet is Camptown Harness. Their website is: http://www.horseharness.com/. Camptown harnesses are made for Fjords by a Fjord owner, Dave McWethy. He makes Biothane® and Beta® harnesses. Dave can be reached at 1-800-717-0957 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Regards, Curt Pierce Mathias, WV PS. The weather has warmed up so the Fjords are enjoying the mud baths! Have a Happy New Year!!
Fw: Help Hurricane Equine Refugees: Shelter and Vet Services Needed
This message is from: Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Forwarded Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Aug 31, 2005 5:52 PM Shelter and Vet Services Needed for Hurricane Katrina's Equine Refugees Place Your Facility on the USEF Hurricane Equine Relief List (Lexington, KY) - As Americans view the newscasts of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina it is clear that both humans and animals require immediate emergency relief from not only official agencies but from the generosity of individuals. If you have a facility or pasture which you can offer to house refugee horses and ponies, victims of Hurricane Katrina, please email your name, address, phone number and email address to: [EMAIL PROTECTED], or at 859-225-6993, (please email if at all possible as we expect a heavy load of calls.) If you can volunteer veterinary services please submit your contact information. The USEF is posting a listing by state of these facilities and services for horses and ponies on our website. The list will be accessed by going to http://www.usef.org, on the right side of the homepage click on Hurricane Katrina Equine Relief. It is expected to be operational by tonight, August 31st. We urge the participation of anyone who has the space, licensed veterinary expertise and tenderness of heart to help these equine refugees.
Re: Equine Journal Spotlight
This message is from: Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I have been corrected. There has only been one Fjord competing at Dressage Grand Prix level and no Fjords have been long listed in Dressage. Sorry for the confusion! Curt Pierce Mathias, WV and Bristow, VA
Re: Equine Journal Spotlight
This message is from: Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lori Albrough wrote: Two questions, I read the interview with Curt and he says that two Fjord are now competing at Grand Prix Level dressage. Of course one is Wez, but who is the other? Also Curt says that a Fjord has even been long-listed for the Olympics (in dressage). Who is that?? I was told by Anne within the past year or so that Wez and Misha have both competed in Grand Prix classes at dressage shows. Wez and Anne have been on the dressage long list in the past. Just for more information, the 2005 LONG LIST Criteria is: * The Grand Prix A list consist of combinations with an average of 68%. * Grand Prix B List consist of combinations with an average of 64% and the age of the horse is coming 13 in 2005. * Developing Rider List consist of combinations that have been invited to the 2004 Intermediaire I Championships and the age of the horse is coming 12 in 2005. I could not verify on the internet whether or not Wez or Misha is currently on the dressage long list for USEF. Are there any other Fjords that are or have competed at Prix St Georges level or above in dressage? For those who do not get the Equine Journal, I understand that the Northeast Fjord Horse Association is asking the Equine Journal for permission to put the July spotlight and Fjord Horse articles on their website. We will let the list know when these articles have been posted. By the way, those with the Northeast version of the Equine Journal may not see the spotlight article. It is only in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest section. Curt Pierce and Marsha Korose Mathias, WV and Bristow, VA
It's a Filly
This message is from: Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Everyone, Just a quick note to let everyone know that our mare VP Solveig (Sinklar X Veni) had a brown dun filly on Friday, Mar 25. The sire is Prydarson ( Prydar X Seira). On Tuesday I'll try to get some photos posted to our website: http://www.depcreekfjords.com/. Our next foal is expected from VP Eva (Sinklar X Veni) in the next 2-3 weeks. Have a Happy Easter! Curt Pierce and Marsha Korose Bristow, VA and Mathias, WV
Pennsylvania Expo Results
This message is from: Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Everyone, Another month has past, so another expo has just finished. LFF Ulend, Bayshore Simen, Sophia I, Hog Solvar, Chapman Valley's Halnas, and OH Raoul represented Norwegian Fjord Horses at the Pennsylvania Horse World Expo in Harrisburg, PA, on Feb 25 - 27, 2005. LFF Ulend (MVF Erlend and MVF Viola) is a 6 year old grey stallion owned by Marsha Korose and Curt Pierce. Bayshore Simen (Gingard and FC Lakita) is a yearling white dun colt owned by Frank Baylis. Sophia I (Bayshore Laurel and Bayshore Ikea) is a 3 year old white dun filly owned by Joe and Lea Glick. All three of these Fjords were in stalls in the expo hall for visitors to see and touch. Hog Solvar (Viljar Brim and Solvi), a 7 year old white dun gelding owned by Marsha Korose and Curt Pierce, was also in the stall with Simen on Saturday and Sunday. Simen didn't need him, but Solvar was lonely in the barn by himself. Ulend and Solvar were driven by Marsha Korose as a pair to a Tidaholm marathon carriage in the br! eed demos. Also in the breed demos, Chapman Valley's Halnas (Hejmar and Saga), owned and driven by Joe Glick, pulled a work sled, and OH Raoul (MVF Erlend and MVF Ramsi) owned by Mary Smith, was ridden. Ulend was also ridden in the stallion presentation by Kelsey Coggiola. Kelsey did an excellent job riding a stallion full of presence. Watching her ride, it is hard to image that Kelsey is only 17. Simen also made appearances during the stallion presentations. We had many visitors at the booth, but unlike the Maryland expo last month, the crowds were very large. I estimate that there were at least 70,000 visitors, and all of them got to pet the Fjords. We met a lot of current Fjord owners including Mary Ellen Franklin, who came all the way from Vermont. This year we had a total of 3 stalls on the expo floor. There were 2 stalls and a booth on Stallion Avenue, and 1 stall and a booth on Breed Row. Our next expo is in Richmond, VA. We will be at the Virginia Equine Extravaganza on Apr 22 - 24. Again, we will have a booth with 2 stalls on stallion row. We will aslo have a Fjord mare with foal and a gelding in the breed pavilion. If you are in the area, you should plan to attend this great expo. I want to especially thank Martie Bolinski, John Bolinski, Deb Coggiola, Kelsey Coggiola, John Herr, Diane Singley, Al Smith, Mary Smith, Moses Blank, and Joe Glick for their help with the two Fjord booths and demonstrations at the Pennsylvania Horse World Expo! Regards, Curt Pierce and Marsha Korose Bristow, VA Mathias, WV PS. We hope to see some of you at the New England Driving Forum this weekend.
Maryland Expo Results
This message is from: Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Everyone, Just wanted to let everyone know how things went at the expo near Baltimore. Bayshore Gryla and LFF Ulend represented Norwegian Fjord Horses at the Maryland Horse World Expo in Timonium, MD, on Jan 20 - 23, 2005. Bayshore Gryla, a 5 year old brown dun stallion owned by Jacob Blank, was there on Friday and did a driving demo. LFF Ulend, a 6 year old grey stallion owned by Marsha Korose and Curt Pierce, was there on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Ulend did in hand, driving, and riding demos. One of the riding demos was billed as a Viking Horse demo showing the similarities and differences between the Norwegian Fjord and the Icelandic Horses. It went very well and probably will be repeated at the next expo. By the way, the Icelandic horse was a mare. Ulend must have thought that it was a horse show and didn't care at all. We had many visitors at the booth, but the crowds were small because of a large snow storm on Saturday. We got a lot of requests for information about Fjords for sale, so if you have a Fjord for sale, please let me know. We met a few current Fjord owners. One of the owners were some ladies from the Atlantic Riding Center For Handicapped in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. They had received their Fjord, BDF Icemann (Gjest X Maggitul), just a few months ago. One of the ladies admitted that she didn't like him at first, but he had since become her favorite horse. They had some very good things to say about their Fjord and were hoping that someone could donate more Fjords to their program. We also met several other owners of therapeutic riding centers. One facility is looking for a Fjord Horse donation that can be led with a handicapped rider and walkers, but also can pull their new cart for handicapped drivers. Another visitor that comes to mind was an Norwegian lady that was very happy because she got to smell Ulend! It was especially in her favor that Ulend couldn't be washed before the expo because of the cold temperatures. She had grown up with Fjords in Norway and really loved their smell. Just another proof of the discussions that have been on this list before about Fjords smelling different than other horses. Ulend had many visitors during the expo because they could come in the stall and touch him. In fact, I was passing the stall next to us as they were preparing their very large eventing horse for a demo. Since the stall door was partially open, a lady and her child started to walk-in. She was stopped and told that if she wanted to pet a horse, she could go next door and pet the Fjord! Our next expo is the Pennsylvania Horse World Expo in Harrisburg, PA, on Feb 25 - 27. We will have a booth with 2 stalls at stallion row booth S-19. Joe Glick will have a booth and stall at breed row booth B3. Our Fjords attending this expo will be LFF Ulend, Solvar, and Bayshore Simen. Solvar, a 7 year old white dun gelding, will be used in demos with Ulend. Simen is a yearling white dun colt, out of Gingard and FC Lakita, owned by Frank Baylis. Joe will have 2 Fjords at the expo for display and demos. This expo draws very large crowds and is held in the Farm Show Complex. All the Fjords will be in at least one demo each day. If you attend this expo, please come by to visit! Then we get a break until the next expo in Richmond, VA. We will be at the Virginia Equine Extravaganza on Apr 22 - 24. Again, we will have a booth with 2 stalls on stallion row. There might also be a stall for a Fjord mare and foal. Besides being able to do at least 2 demos a day, we will probably also appear in the evening show on Friday and Saturday. I want to especially thank Sue Freivald, Martie Bolinski, John Bolinski, and Joe Glick for their help with the booth and demonstrations! John even came up with a new description for Ulend, a tank with a racing stripes. The visitors thought it was cute and appropriate. Regards, Curt Pierce and Marsha Korose Bristow, VA Mathias, WV PS. We had snow the past 2 weekends, now the temps are getting back to normal.
Fjords at Horse World Expos
This message is from: Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Everyone, There will be Fjord Horses at the Maryland Horse World Expo in Timonium, MD, and the Pennsylvania Horse World Expo in Harrisburg, PA. - Jan 20 â 23, Timonium, Maryland: Jacob Blank will have Bayshore Gryla (Gingard X SF Amanda) there on Friday and Saturday. LFF Ulend (MVF Erlend X MVF Viola) will be there on Thursday and Sunday. We will be at booth S23. - Feb 25 â 27, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: LFF Ulend (MVF Erlend X MVF Viola) and Bayshore Simen (Gingard X FG Lakita) will be there at booth S19 on stallion row. Joe Glick will have one of his Fjords at a booth on breed row. Hog Solvar (Viljar Brim X Solvi) will also be there participating in breed demonstrations. This will be Simenâs first public appearance off the farm. He is a white dun yearling colt owned by Frank Baylis. Yes, we are going for the maximum âcuteâ factor by having him at the expo. Both of these expos receive at least 75,000 visitors each. We will gladly distribute your farm flyers at all the expos we participate at during the year (at least 3). Since it costs us at least $500 for a booth at each expo, we are charging $25 to offset some of the costs. You can either send us copies of your flyers by snail-mail or email a file of your flyer and we will get it reproduced for you (let us know how many copies you want). We need the flyers for the first expo by Jan 17. If your are considering sending me your flyers, please email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you are in the area and wish to support the expo at Harrisburg, we can always use help. No prior experience necessary, we will provide you resource material and training. All you need is to love Fjord Horses and like talking to people. If you are interested in helping, send me an email or call me at 304-897-6627. If your schedule makes it impossible to work the booths, we would still love for you to drop by and visit! Curt Pierce and Marsha Korose Bristow, VA Mathias, WV PS. With 60 degree temps lately, the Fjords here are wondering why they grew such thick coats this year, but winter will return soon.
Equine Journal Ad
This message is from: Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Everyone, For those who get the Equine Journal, please check out the ad on page 52. The staff at this magazine did a really great job with the layout. There is a similar ad in the next Fjord Herald, so those who don't get this northeast and mid-atlantic regional magazine, you will be able to see it soon. We are trying something new this year and we would love to hear your feedback. You can email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Curt Pierce Bristow, VA Mathias, WV PS. It's cold, windy, but tough sledding, no snow!
Day of the Horse - CELEBRATE
This message is from: Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED] I found this on the CD-L list. Dec 13 is a Monday, but I guess they didn't make it a holiday this year. Regards, Curt Pierce Bristow, VA Dear Friends, We are so proud and happy to announce to you : Today the National Day of the Horse was passed in Washington DC on the Senate Floor by unanimous vote! We extend our deepest thanks and gratitude to all of you that signed our petition. Without your help we could not have achieved this goal. S. Resolution 452 states : A Resolution designating December 13, 2004 as The National Day of the Horse and encouraging the people of the United States to be mindful of the contribution of horses to economy, history and character of the United States.
Fjord Horses at Equine Affaire, Nov 11-14
This message is from: Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is forwarded from Carol Tacey Hi Fjord Friends, We are working very hard on the Equine Affaire at Eastern States Exposition in W. Springfield, Massachusetts. I hope you all will visit the NFHA's booth and also the NFHA Fjord horses in the Farm Barn. The booth has a whole new look, you will be proud of. New drapes, table covers, rug, poster size prints of Fjords, television and VHS. The Fjord breed demo is 3pm on Saturday, we will be looking for members support. Also, following the breed demo at 3:30 (in the same ring) Tony DiMuccio with his Fjord mare will be in a training session with Richard Shrake. Stay and cheer Tony on, too. A driving presentation planned for Fantasia will include two members this year. The segment will have horses of all breeds driving in formation. The theme and costumes are a secret right now, but much sewing and cart decoration is going on. Watch for Karol Cota with her team Sevin and Hanna and Carol Tacey driving her mare Flikka. Thank you very much and I look forward to seeing you at Equine affaire. Carol Tacey 319 Waites Corner Road West Kingston, RI 02892
Carriage Fitted for Fjords
This message is from: Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Everyone, Marsha Korose was looking for a carriage book today and found this carriage listed for sale, http://www.wildhorsebooks.com/carriages_for_sale.htm. Click on the second picture to see a nice setup with Fjords. Since we haven't hit the lotto yet, it is a little out of our price range. Regards, Curt Pierce Bristow, VA
Re: Cool Whip . . . Cooled-whipped semen available
This message is from: Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Carol, thanks for the comments! I had not seen the Herald yet, but I got a good laugh from your reaction. This is a very good example of how a one letter spelling error can change the complete meaning. Of course, what we meant to say was Cooled-Shipped semen. Our vet will be interested to know that I may get requests for whipped semen. In any case, whatever the vet does must work. Using Ulend's semen, the vet got a mare pregnant this last summer that wouldn't take for the previous year or so. Take care and enjoy your Fjords! Curt Pierce Bristow, VA The home of the Cooled-Whipped Semen.
Re: Clipped Fjord
This message is from: Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ann Sullivan wrote: Hi, thanks for the clipping info. I have never clipped any of our horses, but would consider it if I knew more. For example, can anyone tell me about the timing of body clipping? When you refer to body clipping, there are at least 3 types: total, hunter, and trace clip. Each of the different types are going to have characteristics that drive the number of times you have to reclip. The total clip and hunter clip both clip the majority of the horse, so I will address these types. Normally, based on how long the daylight lasts will dictate when and how much hair your horse will grow for winter. Nutrition and conditioning can also influence the hair growth. Here in Virginia, I have to body clip any working horses in September because they sweat too much. Since their coats are still fast growing and we still get some warm temperatures, I have to clip again in early November. I have noticed that at this point in the season the hair growth slows, so when cold weather arrives, we have to blanket the horses when they are outside for the rest of the winter. When is it too late? You can always body clip, even in the summer. There is an old saying that once you body clip a horse in the spring, you have to body clip every spring. This is not true, but I avoid body clipping unless the horse is sweating too much with little or no work. If you know you'll be competing, should you clip immediately before the show, or does it look better with a little growing-in time? If I body clip, I clip at least 2 weeks before a show or event. You can never have a really clean cut, so during the 2 weeks, the coat evens out. I do a minor amount of trimming (goat hairs, etc) the day before or the day of a show. We have been blanketing during the winters, not for warmth, but to cut down on grooming time, as we really try to keep everyone working year-round. Sometimes a horse will not grow as heavy a winter coat when they are always blanketed as when they are not always blanketed. It is really is up to the owner's preference if they want to blanket or not. Just watch for over-heating and heat stress on warmer sunny days. Horses use their legs for cooling their bodies, since most blankets don't cover the legs, their legs can keep them cool. If the temperature is warm, then the legs can not cool the body as much. Regards, Curt Pierce Bristow, VA Our Fjords like this cooler weather, but not the cold rain!
