Re: Young Stallion Show in Alsfeld, Germany
This message is from: David Stewart, President [EMAIL PROTECTED] This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Could you give a description of what the stallion Kjorna, the overall champion, was like in terms of height, conformation and movement? Thank you! The Fjord stallion Kjorna was about 14.1hh. He was very sporty looking indeed and certainly showed himself off well on the day. He had good bone, but wasn't the draft or pony type - bred more for rideability. His head was pony type with large eyes and a kind expression. He certainly was of good type and character and was very well balance. His movement when shown in-hand and when jumping was excellent. He certainly has knows how to move, much like his sire Kvest Halsnaes. I will e-mail you a photograph of him when I get them back from the printers.
Young Stallion Show in Alsfeld, Germany
This message is from: David Stewart, President [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just a line to let you know that I (along with some other FHRS members) have just returned from the young stallion show in Alsfeld, Germany. The show had 51 young stallions aged two and three years representing seven breeds; Icelandic, Haflinger, Connemara, Mangalarga Marchador, Shetland, Welsh and Fjord. The standard of the Fjord being shown was high, which was proven out when five out of the ten youngsters being presented for Koerung were given temporary licences, and KJORNA by Kvest Halsnaes ex Lajona was not only judged Champion of the Fjord section, but was also judged Overall Champion too! In three years time when these young Fjord stallions are presented for their permanent breeding licence, perhaps only one will be given a licence. Tough going for those that fail, but it does ensure that only the highest quality Fjord stallion is allowed to breed.
Moto Equestrian Display Team
This message is from: David Stewart, President [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Teresa, I find it disturbing that you think Fjord horses in England should be used as part of a circus act. Using Fjords to jump through fires as well as doing other amazing things for the sake of a handful of silver leaves a lot to be disired. I can assure you that in the UK most owners of Fjord horses do not want to see the breed humiliated in such a way as this gives the general public the WRONG idea about the attributes of the Norwegian Fjord horse. I'm all for seeing the Fjord being promoted in a positive way, but I fail to see how circus ponies can enhance the reputation of an ancient breed. With good wishes, David
