Re: driving at the Kentucky Derby
This message is from: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com So exciting! I live in Louisville and so proud our breed with be represented in the land of the Thoroughbred! Enjoy the parade and our beautiful city and State. If anyone needs general information about the area. I am a native Louisvillian and would be happy to help. Debbie and Ivar (502) 435-2502 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Grazing Muzzle
This message is from: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com I generally do not comment much here but rather read all of the excellent advice and information but thought I could share my experience with muzzles as muzzles are my life living in The Bluegrass State.  I board my Fjord so have to follow the barn turnout schedule. They do not have a dry lot but thank goodness have agreed to make one of the smaller paddocks a dry lot this Spring.  He will be turned out there with another horse. I have owned him for seven years and it has been extremely challenging to keep weight off when there is not a dry lot and he on turnout 10 hours a day on average. Even with the muzzle 10 months/year, he has gradually gained weight every year. I have recently had to change his exercise and diet routine to get weight off. Since October, he has lost about 100 lbs but needs to lose 100-150 more. One of the changes was muzzling year round along with major diet and exercise changes. I started using a grazing muzzle when I got him and have found that he is fussy for a few days each year when I put it on him the beginning of Spring. He is Houdini however! I have had to be very creative so he doesn't get the muzzle off. It is amazing how creative they get when they want to get that muzzle off. His pasture buddies even help him at times. There are a few things I do to make sure the muzzle does not come off. I also use the Best Friend brand. I have tried every brand on the market and find this one to be sturdy and the horse size fits him well. I buy the one that you attach to a halter and I: 1. Use electrical tape or duct tape around all the keepers2. Line the top of the muzzle and cheek pieces of the halter with fleece3. Put a fly mask over the grazing muzzle Spring thru Fall to help keep it on Now that I will be keeping the muzzle on year round, he won't have the annual adjustment period in the Spring.  They also make a muzzle plug and I bought one but have not used it. It is a rubber disc that lays flat in the muzzle to plug the hole. It has velcro straps to attach to the muzzle. If dry lot is not an option, at least they can go out with the muzzle and/or muzzle with muzzle plug to restrict intake.  I am going to see how it goes in the Spring and if the dry lot is really a dry lot. I may have to use the plug depending on his weight. Kentucky horse people are used to easy keeper thoroughbreds and everything is relative from amount you feed your horses to blanketing! Everyone wants to treat him like a thoroughbred and he is quite the opposite. They can't believe how little it takes to sustain a Fjord and that you don't need to blanket them when it is 50 degrees :-) Go with the muzzle, she will do fine! Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Debbie Hunt
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Debbie Hunt
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Re: Quantifying horses
This message is from: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com I rarely post here but rather read, enjoy, and learn from all of the experienced horse people in this forum. I consider myself to be a cautious rider. I did not take my first riding lesson until I was 48 (10 years ago). I have had Ivar now for 6 years. He is a nine year old gelding. We do lots of trail rides with our barn buddies (thoroughbreds, connamara, draft cross, saddlebred). Ivar is considered to be steady eddy. If the other horses are reluctatant to go forward, they always ask us to take the lead. He is fearless. That being said, he is like every other horse and pony. They can all have their moments. On a trail ride last weekend, we reached the point in the woods when we generally head back to the barn. We decided to take the scenic route. He did not agree. He wanted to leave the herd and go the opposite direction. We had to have a very firm discussion and he did come around to my way of thinking. I have owned him for six years and this is the first time he had ever done anything like that. I was surprised that he was willing to leave the herd. There was nothing dangerous or fearful about the situation. Just a bit frustrating that he was trying to be boss. I like having a horse that has an occasional opinion as long as it does not create a dangerous situation and as long as they come around to my way of thinking. 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: Scissors
This message is from: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com I use the Fiskar softouch and they work great. Here is a link to Amazon. They are reasonably priced too. http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-Softouch-Scissors-3-25-Inch-99117097/dp/B6I FNC/ref=sr_1_3?s=hiie=UTF8qid=1366470709sr=1-3keywords=Fiskar+scissors From: Steve McIlree st...@carriagehorse.com To: FH-L fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 10:49 AM Subject: Re: Scissors This message is from: Steve McIlree st...@carriagehorse.com On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 4:49 PM, Kimberley Manzoni kim.manz...@yahoo.comwrote: This message is from: Kimberley Manzoni kim.manz...@yahoo.com Also can someone post a link of a picture of the preferred Fiskers? The store has several styles. Thank you, Kim and Titan on windy MD peninsula Kim, here is a link to the Fiskers we use. (http://goo.gl/q3pnQ) I believe this is the one that most Fjord folks use and recommend.ââ -- Steve It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.-- Aristotle 384-322 BC 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: muzzles and heat
This message is from: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com I had the same concerns with my boy. It has been in excess of 100 degrees all week and forecast the same this week. I have a friend with a Connemara. They have the same issues with weight management. She told me about a new muzzle she found. It is called the Tough-1 easy breathe. I found one at Chick's saddlery for $25. I feel better about this one as it has breathing holes. Another added benefit is that I have been using it for two weeks and he has yet to get it off. I did put duct tape on the velcro strap and put fleece on the cheek straps but that is all I have done. Check it out here: http://www.chicksaddlery.com/page/CDS/PROD/MZ9661 On another note, I know it sounds like common sense but there is always a difference of opinion. Ivar is on long turnout at the boarding barn. He is in from 7a-3p and out the rest of the time as he is happier outside. I have been turning him out in the evening this week due to excessive heat. What are your thoughts about turning out in temperatures in excess of 100 degrees and humid? Everyone else at the barn seems to be fine with there horses being outside at 3 pm with a 105 temperature. 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: contact and supplness
This message is from: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com This post is in response to Phil's excellent post about light contact. I rarely post here but this strikes a cord with me. I have owned my 8 yr. old gelding for five years. I have ridden 3 days/week on average and take a weekly lesson. I spend the entire time trying to establish suppleness and light contact but it is always a struggle. The longer I ride, the faster he gets and it is quite the opposite of light contact. I currently board at a facility and as you would imagine in Kentucky, Ivar is the only Fjord. No one there has experience with training Fjords. My trainer is wonderful and extremely patient and kind. We generally work on bending, half halts, etc. I rarely canter as I am determined that I want to establish suppleness and light contact. He is a steam roller at the canter. He is a drafty Fjord 14.3 HH and I have been using that for an excuse. The reality is that I believe my goals can be achieved with the right training and aids. I started riding at the age of 48 and have never had experience with training horses. I joined a group cavaletti lesson three weeks ago. That has been fun and he does well but again, when approaching the poles, I have to do several half halts to slow him down. This is the scenario every time I ride him. I feel there are other things I could be doing to help him achieve suppleness and only require light contact. Any tips from Phil and the rest of you experienced Fjord owners would be greatly appreciated. He is a wonderful horse and I owe it to him to be a better rider and to learn what I need to do to make him supple and only require light contact so I am not pulling his face off every time I ride. Thanks! 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: contact and supplness
This message is from: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com Bonnie: Excellent information! This makes perfect sense. I had not considered that he was speeding up to balance himself. I have committed to riding him 4-5 days/wk when previously it was 3 days a week on average. I knew that he was not getting worked enough to get him fit but my schedule did not allow more time. He definitely does not pick up his legs at the canter. I do believe the cavaletti training is helping and adding round pen will help too. Thanks! -Original Message- From: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com To: fjordhorse fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:38 am Subject: Re: contact and supplness This message is from: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com his post is in response to Phil's excellent From: Bonnie Morris morrisshado...@aol.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Friday, February 3, 2012 2:00 PM Subject: Re: contact and supplness This message is from: Bonnie Morris morrisshado...@aol.com Hello all What a good conversation! What I like to do with those canter issues is to take them into the round pen, do lots of pole work and transitions and lots of canter! I start without a rider if they are too weak in the rear and then when they are built up enough I add the rider who is just that a passenger. As I give the commands on the ground. The nice thing about using the round pen is that they can't run off with you, they have to do some bending and the poles help them to teach them to lift up those legs. When a horse canters he needs to be able to lift the front end up, which if the back end is not strong enough they will not be able to do, so they will speed up to help balance themselves. Making the canter too fast. I also like to take them out on a trail ride and canter up some big hills, it helps to get them working from the hind . Bonnie Morris Finally a sunny day in Western WA 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: Ringling Brothers Circus
This message is from: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com Hi Patti Jo: They were actually in Louisville this year with the Circus but I had no idea they were in the Circus so I did not go. My trainer sent me a picture as she had taken her niece. Sorry I missed it! - Original Message - From: Dave and Patti Walter dwal...@tm.net To: 'fjord horse' fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com; fjordiss...@yahoogroups.com Cc: Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 9:36 AM Subject: Ringling Brothers Circus This message is from: Dave and Patti Walter dwal...@tm.net For those in the Midwest the Fjords that perform in the Ringling Brothers Circus will be performing in IL Nov. 3-27th. They will be in Rosemount IL Nov. 3-13th and then in Chicago Nov. 16-27th. They are with the RED TOUR. There are several different shows but the Fjords are in the RED TOUR. The Vet from the circus contacted me that Tinman (Tindeman bred by Catherine and Rue Lassessen )the latest Fjord that I sold them will be in the act and thought I'd like to see him. My family is hoping to go to Rosemont on the 6th of Nov to see him and the other Fjords. At Rosemont they have an open house where the animals are out for all to see. They have paddocks set up where the horses get to run around, plus all the animals in the circus are out, you can get up closer to them-not touch them, but closer. They also have more information about the animals as to educate people about wild animals such as the elephants, tigers, etc. More like a Zoo setting. The circus does do a wonderful job taking care of their animals. It's a different life but we all have different lives and these animals are very well cared for and very loved. The horses get groomed daily, their stalls are NEVER dirty, they have a vet on hand 24 hrs. a day, and many would not think it, but they get ridden by many of the performers for pleasure. So, it's not just sit in a stall, learn the act and then perform. These animals HAVE to be happy or they would not do their jobs. I'll get pictures and post them. They also will be in OHIO before this time and IN after, you can check out the dates and times on the website, www.ringling.com Patti Jo Walter Francis Creek Fjords Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: mane trimming
This message is from: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com Good point. I board my Fjord and there have been 3 horses treated for infected ear wounds from ticks. They are bad in Kentucky this Summer. As far as the bushy tails, I contribute that to the breed characteristic and the fact that it takes forever to shed out there massive Winter coat. I have noticed my boy scratches his butt more in the Spring when he is shedding like crazy. I believe they are itchy. Just my observation. Debbie --- On Fri, 6/24/11, kngould kngo...@earthlink.net wrote: From: kngould kngo...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: mane trimming To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Friday, June 24, 2011, 7:03 AM This message is from: kngould kngo...@earthlink.net Check the tail area really good forticks! My Fjord was doing the same thing; no worms, etc. until a friend showed me how those little boogies can hide in the tail. Kim Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: saddles
This message is from: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com Hi Group: I, too, purchased a Duett Tango 36 cm. It works well with my boy and is very comfortable for me. I highly recommend this saddle. I am so pleased with the Duett that I am considering purchasing a Duett jump saddle as we are doing a little jumping now and the Tango is not a jump saddle. Debbie and Ivar in KY Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Fjord Feeding Now
This message is from: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com I recently reverted to dry lot for my 6 yr. old gelding. He is overweight and I board him. Muzzles did not work. He destroyed three. After good advice from this forum, we started dry lot one week ago. He is not happy! He is dry lot 17 hrs and in his stall 7 hrs. He has a major attitude problem now with the new routine. I am hopeful this will get better soon. Have any of you had experience with Fjords getting agressive when you take away grazing time or food? Debbie --- On Tue, 10/5/10, ruth bushnell fjo...@frontiernet.net wrote: From: ruth bushnell fjo...@frontiernet.net Subject: Re: Fjord Feeding Now To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 12:42 PM This message is from: ruth bushnell fjo...@frontiernet.net This message is from: Melinda Schumacher melinda.schumac...@gmail.com I worry if my horses are 12 hours in a stall with no forage that their risk of colicking increases. I don't like to go longer than 4 hours without forage in front of them. No one has told me that specificallyI guess you could say that is my gut feeling. :) Melinda I'M NOT an expert on the equine digestive system, but can share what has worked well for us. ALWAYS have 24/7 water available.. GOOD quality horse hay (or pasture) apportioned, and free choice salt blocks. We NEVER stall a horse so they have freedom of movement 24/7. A horse professional here believes that colic and compaction stem from stalling, which stands to reason-- exercise all-important for any living thing. I might mention that we NEVER feed sweetened grain either, which is the equivalency of feeding children a steady diet of candy. (junk food) Plus, sweet grains mold very easily, and moldy grain, or hay, can be DEADLY for a horse. Sometimes the grain appears okay as the mold is not yet discernable! We do occasionally feed straight oats, youngsters, working, elders, but not routinely for every Fjord. Nature's fare, and exercise, is usually always better, as we humans are discovering more and more. I imagine, Melinda, that it is entirely possible to overload a Fjord's digestive system by continual feeding--they are totally reliant on us for their eating restraint. You might discuss this with your vet, or contact your university animal science department for their opinion. Be sure and mention their pony metabolism, altogether different than, say, an Arabian. Ruthie, nw mt US Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: WEG opening
This message is from: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com Hi Carol: Hello from KY! Our local NBC affiliate is broadcasting 7-9 pm Eastern. Hpe you can see it! Debbie --- On Sat, 9/25/10, Carol Makosky cmako...@sirentel.net wrote: From: Carol Makosky cmako...@sirentel.net Subject: WEG opening To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010, 7:09 AM This message is from: Carol Makosky cmako...@sirentel.net Hello from N. WI were we are coming into our fall color season, Can anyone tell me if the opening ceremony of the WEG is going to be televised live tonight? And if so, what channel? Too bad there is hardly any mention of such a spectacular event on the news. To make this Fjord related, I will be giving rides at our church fall fest tomorrow and need to clean trim my muddy girl so she looks brn dun not black. -- God forbid that I should go to any heaven in which there are no horses. R.B. Cunningham Graham Built Fjord Tough Carol M. On Golden Pond N. Wisconsin Home of Heidi, The Wonder Pony Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: performance at WEG?
This message is from: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com I know one dat is 6 pm Oct 3. I am volunteering until 2 that day so plan to stay for the demo. Debbie Hunt Sent from my iPhone On Sep 23, 2010, at 4:46 PM, Robyn Kevlin rckev...@comcast.net wrote: This message is from: Robyn Kevlin rckev...@comcast.net Does anyone have more info on when the Fjords will appear at the WEG? One of the members here (Phil?) had been asked to show... Robyn Kevlin Be who you are, because the people who matter don't care and the people who care don't matter. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: World Equestrian Games
This message is from: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com Phil: Thank you for sending the schedule. I will be there! Debbie and Ivar in Kentucky Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Stalls or turnout
This message is from: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com Phil: I do not post much in this Forum. I have an amazing 6 year old gelding. I do a little dressage and a little jumping and trail riding. I started riding at the age of 48 (7 years ago) so I don't consider myself a horse expert. My Ivar is wonderful.I have learned so much lurking here the past three years and reading the posts from so many Fjord experts. Most of the posts I read and file in my memory banks and take from them what I believe is useful. I really enjoyed this post as it is such a common sense approach to things and I wanted to take the time to thank you for sending it out. The other reason I wanted to respond is that I have the great pleasure of living in Kentucky just 72 mi. from the Ky Horse Park. I will be volunteering a minimum of 6 days during the WEG. I would love to look you up and see your amazing Fjords. Debbie --- On Wed, 7/14/10, PHILLIP Odden n...@norskwoodworks.com wrote: From: PHILLIP Odden n...@norskwoodworks.com Subject: RE: Stalls or turnout To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 10:18 PM This message is from: PHILLIP Odden n...@norskwoodworks.com This message is from Phillip Odden in Northwestern Wisconsin where we had just over 4 inches of rain today. And yes there was some lightening too. We have around 25 Fjords here and they all stay outside all the time during all seasons. Each day I bring several in to be tied or stand in stalls for some hours so they get used to being handled and tied. I think that is very important. Since my woodcarving studio is in the barn I am able to monitor them as they stand tied. I also tie some in other places around the farm where we can watch them. The horses here live in different groups outside. Horses are herd animals and I think they should live in herds. It is important for their minds and for their bodies to be able to move freely and interact with one another in different age classes. We have fox, coyote, timber wolves, lots of bears, and now cougars here. We have never had any problems with the wild animals troubling our horses. I am more concerned with the lightening but the horse are able to come up to the building for cover if they wish. I like to hang flags in their paddocks that blow in the wind and place other things in their environment that helps them learn about the people world. Depending on their nutrition needs and activity some are on good pasture and some are on short pasture and some are in dry lot. There are a few that may be in a dry lot alone but close to other horses. I do not want to limit my horses health by having them excessively over-weight. As I travel around the country looking at Fjords I see quite a few that are far too heavy. It takes effort to keep most Fjords in proper shape. The easiest thing to do is to just let them eat all they want. Many people do not want to have the weight of a ridder on their horses until they are fully mature and I agree. But they are willing to have their young stock much overweight so that the young Fjords are carrying far too much weight for their immature bones and connective tissue all the time. Everyone has a different situation and different expectations for their animals and there is probably no ' right way ' to keep and train horses since we are all continuing to learn ( hopefully ). For now this is what works for us and our goal to produce well mannered well trained performance and trail horses. Tomorrow we are off to Hickory Knoll CDE for the weekend driving our pair Herger and Marcy at Intermediate level with howard Fiedler navigating for marathon and Bob Long riding Dressage and Cones. Then straight to Blue Earth with a couple first time green horses with my Frode and Bob Long's Solvar. Then the next week at Iron Horse CDE with Marcy and Herger at Intermediate where there will be many super athletic horses and talented drivers from around the country participating. I understand that the top four in hand drivers will be battling it out at Iron Horse for a spot at the World Equestrian Games in October. Our goal at these two CDE's is to have fun, stay safe and see how it feels to compete at Intermediate level. In August we plan to be at the Villa Louis Carriage Classic. In October we will be driving Marcy and Herger at the World Equestrian Games in Lexington Kentucky with the American Driving Society. Howard Fiedler will be my navigator. At the WEG we will be participating in two events, a Pleasure Driving demonstration with Andy Marcoux and a HDT driving derby. It is a big honor for us to be invited to drive at the WEG with ADS. ADS sanctions Pleasure Driving shows like Villa Louis and Combined Driving Events like Hickory Knoll and Iron Horse. They are in the forefront with educational opportunities and considerations for the safety and well being of our horses
Re: Trail ride
This message is from: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com Hello All: I rarely post here but had to brag about my boy. I had the opportunity Saturday to take by 5 year old gelding off the farm for the first time in almost 2 years. I took him to an event called the Hunter Pace. Teams sign up to do a cross country trail ride. It is a fundraiser. You have the option to jump or not. The course was some open fields, a lot of woods, up and down hills and over creeks. Ivar completed the course without a hitch! He balked a little at the first creek we had to jump over but he was perfect after that. I was very fortunate that Patti Jo Walters had taken him out several days a week to trail ride while in training for 3 months nearly 2 years ago. Since getting him back home a year ago March, I have been riding around the property and in the indoor and outdoor arena. I was absolutely thrilled with the day. He was perfect. Even on those steep, muddy hills and over the creeks. I am looking forward to our next outing! Debbie Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Managing weight
This message is from: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com Gail, Thanks so much for the suggestions. I let a note for his caregivers to stop the oats. I left a message for the farm manager to see what my options are regarding decreasing his turnout time. One thing we can definitely increase is the exercise part. It will be good for both of us. I went to the barn this morning and rode him for an hour. About half of that was trot sets out on the cross country course. He is currently ridden 5 times a week on average and for about 30 min. each session. I am going to increase his works to 45 min to an hour and be sure to include trot sets. This should help both of us. I will try this for a month and see if I get results. If that does not work, I will have to resort to a grazing muzzle. Thanks so much for responding quickly. Debbie and Ivar --- On Sun, 7/12/09, plumg...@pon.net plumg...@pon.net wrote: From: plumg...@pon.net plumg...@pon.net Subject: RE: Managing weight To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009, 11:04 AM This message is from: plumg...@pon.net plumg...@pon.net Hi Debbie and Ivar, I will intersperse your post with some suggestions. Ivar is a 5 yr. old gelding. He is 14.3 hh. For the first time, he has too much weight on him. He currently gets 1/2 scoop of oats twice a day with supplement and hay. Stop the oats right away. He does not need them. Find a balanced supplement that is designed for overweight horses. Nutrena makes one (and Nutrena sponsors many Fjord events, so it is worth supporting them.) Purina does as well. IF you up his exercise a bit, just doing that much might help. He is turned out 8 hours a day with 4 other horses in a medium sized rather sparse paddock. Cut down the turnout time if you can. Try to arrange for him to be turned out early in the morning, when the sugars in the grasses are at their lowest. Something like 4 AM to 9 AM would be ideal, but I doubt the barn is that accommodating. I wanted to solicit opinions from the group as to preference for muzzles vs. dry lot schedules. Muzzles are a pain, but I would prefer a horse get exercise with his buddies to keeping him on a dry lot. There is a funny kind of bucket muzzle that might help if the normal ones cannot be made to work. Finally, if you can buy him something like a Nibble Net and have his hay fed in that, that should help as well. If all that does not help, there are more things to be done...but these are the things to try. Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Thank you Patti Jo !!!
This message is from: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com I can ditto these kudos! I sent my 3 yr. old gelding to her a year and half ago. He went to her with absolutely no prior riding or training. He came back to me 3 months later well started. I have been riding him now for a little over a year and he is the rave of the farm! I board him at a large facility with 100 horses on 60 acres. Every time I ride him people approach me and are amazed he has been under saddle for 18 months and that he is just 5. I highly recommend Patti Jo to anyone interested in training. Debbie in Kentucky --- On Sun, 5/17/09, agiud...@comcast.net agiud...@comcast.net wrote: From: agiud...@comcast.net agiud...@comcast.net Subject: Thank you Patti Jo !!! To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Sunday, May 17, 2009, 9:34 PM This message is from: agiud...@comcast.net Just a little public kudos to Patti Jo Walter. We all know what a wonderful professional person she is. I sent my 8 yr old gelding to her for a 90 day brush up as I just had a baby a few months ago. Patti Jo, and her assistant Eby did the BEST job with my boy. I am so proud of him (an Ole baby, FCF Gizmo) . When I went to pick him up, I could not believe the physical and mental changes with him, he's always been a sweetie, but now he's a sweetie with an awesome work ethic. THANK YOU so much Patti Jo, if you EVER need a refrence or a before and after pic just email! Angela Giudice Giz' Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Tail-rubbing
This message is from: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com Hi Robin, I certainly am not a Fjord expert (yet) as I have had my guy for a little over a year. I have noticed that Ivar's is worse. I live in KY so I was attributing it to him shedding out his Winter coat. He is shedding by the fist fulls and I think he is just itchy. They are notorious for rubbing their butts on things. I assume in Florida that you don't have the issue of thick Winter coats that they shed out so this post may not help you at all! Debbie --- On Tue, 3/24/09, Robin Churchill rbc...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Robin Churchill rbc...@yahoo.com Subject: Tail-rubbing To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 10:28 PM This message is from: Robin Churchill rbc...@yahoo.com My horses all seem to rub their tails or their butts to certain extents which, of course, breaks the hair and makes their tails look scraggly. I had them on daily wormer along with intermittent paste wormer for years and I fairly recently stopped the daily wormer in favor of doing fecal egg counts as recommended by my vet. However, the fecals only look for stongyles is my understanding. I don't know if it is my imagination but it seems like lately the tails look worse. I have to admit, I haven't been washing or fooling with them a lot. I don't know if I need to wash and condition them more often, put them back on daily wormer in case they have pin worms--I don't even know if daily wormer works on pin worms or if pin worms in horses are the same as pin worms in people. Anyone have any tips for keeping tails beautiful? Robin in Florida Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: trimming shears for manes
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello all, I use Fiskars and they work great. I don't have much luck with clippers. I just trimmed by boys mane today. It is shocking how fast it grows! I try to trim at least every 2 weeks so it doesn't get too long. The key is to wet it down real well with a spray bottle. --- On Fri, 11/28/08, Carol Trujillo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Carol Trujillo [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: trimming shears for manes To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Friday, November 28, 2008, 11:20 PM This message is from: Carol Trujillo [EMAIL PROTECTED] I use tin snips (from Home Depot) for the first cut, then fine tune with curved scissors. The tin snips are a bit heavy to hold for long periods but sure do a better cutting job than scissors. Carol in California Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: mangers
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Claudia, How are you? How is the weather? We are whining because it has been dipping into the 20's at night, 30-40 during the day. This is the time of year when I start to fret about whether to blanket Ivar. I have decided that he should not need a blanket unless there is cold rain. What are your blanket guidelines for Vergel? Ivar is putting on a little weight also. He currently only gets 1/2 scoop of oats twice daily and supplement. They do have round bales in the fields and he pretty much keeps his head buried there as you can imagine. I am hoping the colder it gets, the more calories he will burn to stay warm and I won't have to change his diet. Deb --- On Tue, 11/18/08, Claudia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Claudia [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: mangers To: Fjord List fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 7:10 PM This message is from: Claudia [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Everyone, I am tired of my horses wasting hay, and I'm tempted to have some old-fashioned mangers built in, to keep some of the hay off the floor. I am thinking of putting one big manger along one whole wall of my loose area, and perhaps one in each stall. The slanted wood ones, fairly deep, is what I want. The kind in old wooden tie stalls. I don't remember having this problem other years--they ATE their hay. So it's possible they just don't like the hay I got this year, and therefore push it around and waste it. My husband said they will probably just pull the hay out and throw it on the floor anyway, so I'm asking for input. Do you think mangers save any hay? Or do horses just need to poop on their hay? Claudia in Wisconsin, and Vergel--who, given his present girth, does not GET enough hay to waste. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Patti Jo Walter
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pat, Thank you so much for sharing this. Do you know if the blood clot is in her leg or lungs? I will be thinking of her and please keep me posted. Debbie --- On Tue, 7/8/08, Pat Holland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Pat Holland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Patti Jo Walter To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2008, 9:50 PM This message is from: Pat Holland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Patti Jo Walter was just admitted into the hospital today with a blood clot from her knee injury/surgery. Lets all keep her in our thoughts. Pat H The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Transportation from Wisc. to KY for Ivar
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello fellow Fjord owners. I am trying to find transportation to get my gelding back home to KY. He has been with Patti Jo Walter for training and is ready to come back home to Louisvile, KY. I have scheduled 2 different shippers and they both fell through. If anyone will be traveling that way and has room for an adorable 4 yr. old gelding, please let me know. He was supposed to come home last Saturday and I would love to get him back as soon as I can. Thanks, Debbie and Ivar - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Thank you
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Fjordhorse enthusiasts, I read posts every day and have learned so much. I want to publicly thank Patti Jo Walters for doing an outstanding job with Ivar (the 4 yr old gelding she mentioned in this post). He is my boy. I sent him to Patti Jo the 1st of December as a horse who had very little training. She came highly recommended and I know why! She has been amazing. I live in KY so don't have the luxury of watching his progress but Patti Jo communicates via e-mail almost daily and I almost feel like I am there with her detailed descriptions of his progress. I would highly recommend Patti Jo to anyone that needs their horse trained. I can't wait to get him back the end of February! Debbie in KY (patiently waiting for Ivar's return) This message is from: Dave and Patti Walter [EMAIL PROTECTED]Been a SUPER year in 2007 here at FCF, 2008 starting out like last year, GETTING SOME FANTASTIC Fjords in on consignment. So excited again this year. I'm just blessed to get to work with so many different bloodlines, so many different horses and so many WONDERFUL owners and then selling the horses and meeting even more wonderful folks who bought the horse. It's a great line of work. It's not easy selling horses and I do my homework and only take good quality Fjords in on consignment. I'm not out there just to sell horses, I want a great sale. Where FCF gets a friend for life and you get a friend in your Fjord for life. Can only do that with quality Fjords. And, it starts with the breeding.I have a couple of really nice quiet and nicely trained mares coming in this week. I have a nice perfect aged team, or they can be sold seperate as they both drive single and both ride. I have several young ones coming in the spring, they are all currently driving and lightly being ridden, we will here at FCF put more finishing touches on them. I also know of a SUPER gelding that we started here at FCF and then sold and he is solid BN event horse. He is easy to keep and easy to ride/handle. Super boy. So again this year, I hopefully can help you find that right Fjord for you/your needs.Have a few training horses at the moment and several lined up for spring/summer. If you are considering some training, make sure to contact me early, as things are filling up. One in for training I'm also thrilled with. Ivar, 4 yr old gelding. A bit too slow / quiet to start butwe got him going nicely and I'm just thrilled with this boy, his owner is gonna have a blast with him when he goes home end of Feb.Few additions to FCF, I bought TUF Voss this last year. Warning you all now , I WILL WIN THE BAREBACK CLASS AT BE this year!!! The boy has the smoothest canter. We are using him in our lesson program and he is awesome. I think TUF has some of the BEST horses out there, Rich and Nancy really produced some wonderful horses!! I also bought Los Trigos Heather. I was gonna lease her this year, but then just decided to buy her. She is a GREAT driving horse and I am hoping to do Villa and Columbus this year and have some fun driving. I still have my TB and will do a BN event with him this year as well. Sorry had to add that, he's a COOL horse! GREAT jumper! Eby will probably take Voss or Tomas, as they both jump as well. We have been using Tomas in the lesson program as well. Tomas just has to learn to stay calmer when jumping he LOVES it too much. Sothe year is starting to get planned out and I'm sure it will fly by like always but I could not be happier with how it's all coming together. Patti Jo Walter www.franciscreekfjords.com Please note NEW email address [EMAIL PROTECTED]The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Nancy Hotovy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Nancy Hotovy Thank you so much for the compliment Patti. Voss is a really great horse. Just to let you know that BE isn't decided yet :-) I just came in from riding 6 miles on back roads and trails bareback on TUF Annie (1/2 sister to Voss). Riding with chaps and bareback is the best way to stay warm on a winter ride - especially in the snow and wind. It was beautiful - big white flakes in the woods - horizontal flakes in the fields. As we have slowly but surely been downsizing, we are now sadly offering for sale the mares that we had kept back for ourselves (performance and breeding quality). One is a 10-year-old daughter of TUF Reba and Anvil's Gra Viking. She is bred for a March foal to Dundarling Tatonka (will probably be grey as she has always produced grey when bred to grey). She is a been there/done that mare. Has been used single, team, unicorn, 4-up and tandem. Will sell her with foal by her side or with her daughter TUF Mia - 4 year old filly x Rokida's Haakon. Mia and her dam are a perfect match - same size, same way of going. Last summer
Re: Extreme Home Makeover preview
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] I did see a split second. I am glad to know it is next week so we can watch. Mike May, Registrar NFHR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Mike May, Registrar NFHR At 10:06 PM 1/13/2008, you wrote: This message is from: Pat Holland Hi, Guys, Did anyone happen to see the preview to next weeks Extreme Home Makeover show? It's a makeover in Maryland and shows a Fjord in a handicapped riding program. Anyone know whom this might be? This might be the horse. Not positive. http://www.nfhr.com/ponyweb/ponyweb.cgi?horse=131 Mike Pat Holland The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Extreme Home Makeover preview
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] I did see a split second. I am glad to know it is next week so we can watch. Mike May, Registrar NFHR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Mike May, Registrar NFHR At 10:06 PM 1/13/2008, you wrote: This message is from: Pat Holland Hi, Guys, Did anyone happen to see the preview to next weeks Extreme Home Makeover show? It's a makeover in Maryland and shows a Fjord in a handicapped riding program. Anyone know whom this might be? This might be the horse. Not positive. http://www.nfhr.com/ponyweb/ponyweb.cgi?horse=131 Mike Pat Holland The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Fjords on parade
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. They are amazing horses. I know my 3 year old gelding tugs at my heart strings every time I am with him. They are very intuitive and seem to know what to do at the right time. - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Saturday, December 1, 2007 10:50:00 PM Subject: Fjords on parade This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I had to write and tell you all about the amazing day that my friend Kat and I had on our wonderful geldings, Monark and Vral. It was the annual holiday parade here in Davidson, North Carolina, a little town just north of Charlotte. The weather was beautiful--sixty degrees, sunny and calm. I have only owned Monark for six months and some of you may remember that I initially had some doubts about keeping him when I had him on trial. He is a seventeen year old son of Gjest who is on the more aloof end for a Fjord, definitely a one person horse. Riding in the parade was like stepping into a 3-D de-spooking CD. These guys were exposed to more than I can remember today: fire engines with lights and siren, bullhorns, motorcycles, chugging tractors, other flighty, kicking horses, flatbed tractor trailers with air brakes, manholes, railroad tracks, running, screaming children with inflated red exercise balls (don't ask), etc. They both behaved like they had seen it all before. The most fun thing was fielding the usual questions. Here in semi-rural Carolina, we had guesses that they were everything from donkeys to llamas. People were yelling from the sidelines, What kind of horse is that? Beautiful! Amazing! They were dressed in sort of an antique/Scandinavian Christmas theme with full winter pelts and honestly looked like reindeer. At one point, We had about a dozen people waiting in line to touch their manes. After four hours in process and parade, they hopped on the trailer like it was another day at the office and headed home. I have definitely had to work harder for the heart and loyalty of this horse, but his increasing trust in me has been so gratifying. This breed continues to amaze me--they are steady minds with such big hearts...but you already knew that! **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside Yahoo! Mail. See how. http://overview.mail.yahoo.com/ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Brag Alert, or really, just a nice ride
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Eileen, Thank you for sharing this positive story. I am preparing to send my 3 year old gelding to Wisconsin for training. Can't wait to get him back in the Spring and do trail rides and fun things! Debbie - Original Message From: Eileen Perry [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 9:05:46 PM Subject: Brag Alert, or really, just a nice ride This message is from: Eileen Perry [EMAIL PROTECTED] The weather here in eastern WA has been uninspiring at best. This morning I hauled my mare Jane and a friend's horse off to trail ride in a park I help establish about 10 years ago. I helped write the Park Plan, hauled garbage, organized volunteers and worked to convince locals that this was a good thing...Then I got distracted with work and school. Flash forward ten years, my first trail ride in this park! It was awesome to see another horse trailer and several cars in the parking lot on a dreary day that most people would spend in the mall. It was a great ride, we got to see a train, hikers, cyclists and runners/walkers with their pooches. We also got to ride in trees, something I don't get to do that much. We topped off the perfect trail ride by stopping for mochas on the way home. Yummm. Eileen, in eastern WA The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Get easy, one-click access to your favorites. Make Yahoo! your homepage. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Kentucky Horse Park
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] I was fortunate to have attended on Sunday. It was fantastic and everyone did an outstanding job. I was so proud to see the breed represented so well. I live 70 miles from the Horse Park so it was a particular thrill for me to go and see the Fjordies in action as I am a new Fjord owner. Thanks to everyone that drove those long distances to Kentucky to share with us. Debbie Pat Holland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Pat Holland I hope those who went to Kentucky this past week end will go on line and tell us how it went. I could not go, but Robin (my daughter) did, as did Susie and Mike Sadlon, and Kathy Johnson, and Linda Syverson-Kerr were part of the presentation - and I talked to them during the event - I sounded like they all had a blast and the demos went great with comments from staff that it was one of the best demos ever presented for breed representations. I know Robin was still laughing and reminiscing when she arrived back on campus and had a great time there. Thank you to those who took care of Robin for Gary and I, and thank you to those who did such a great job representing the Fjord breed for the rest of us. Sincerely, Pat Holland The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
re: Norwegian Fjord Breeds Weekend
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] I live in Kentucky and am very excited about the event. I have owned my guy for 2 months and have not had the opportunity to see Fjords in action. I look forward to seeing everyone there. Curtis Pierce [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Curtis Pierce Sandy Biluk asked I was wondering if anyone has ever been to the NF breeds weekend at the Kentucky Horse Park and if anyone thought it was worth the trip. This is the very first Fjord Horse Breed Weekend at the Kentucky Horse Park on Oct 13 and 14. The NFHR Board hopes that it happens every year from now on. There will be 10 Fjords there this year. We perform on both days at 11:00am and 2:00pm in the parade of breeds. The presentations will be about 20 minutes long and will include dressage, therapeutic driving, CDE driving, western riding, circus tricks, log pulling, jumping, pleasure driving. We will have the Fjords available in the Big Barn and information displays there. The Fjords representing the breed are brown duns, a grey, red duns, and a white dun. There will be mares, geldings, and a stallion. We hope that everyone that comes to the park that weekend comes by and visits with us. By the way, there will a lot of Fjords participating in the National Drive happening at the park the same weekend. The National Drive horses will be in the horse show area of the park. If you are at the park, come by and talk with us. Curt Pierce and Marsha Korose Mathias, WV http://www.deepcreekfjords.com/ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: New to list and new to Fjords
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Chris, Welcome to the group. I am a new Fjord owner as well. I bought my 3 year old gelding 2 months ago and am amazed at how smart and calm he is. I had a thoroughbred mare previously and talk about opposite ends of the spectrum! Enjoy your new baby! Debbie Chris Darrow [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Chris Darrow Hello all. I just wanted to take a second to drop a note and say hi to you all. I am a new Fjord owner in Colorado. I have a yearling filly. Wonderful girl. I purchased her because she amazed me. I had never seen or been around the Fjord breed before. Here she was not even 13 months old yet and she was almost bombproof! WE have had her for a few months now and she continues to surprise me. She is a wonderful filly and from what I have read of the breed I am hooked. I plan to get more Fjords in the near future. Look forward to talking to you all in the future! Chris The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: 2008 Norwegian Fjord Calendar
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] I got my calendar a month ago and it is fabulous! I recommend everyone getting one. Carol Tacey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Carol Tacey Hi Fjord Friends. Have you seen the 2008 Fjord Calendar? It is GREAT this year. With all new Fjord photos from United States and Canada. This year we have all Canadian as well as United States holidays listed and the calendar is just beautiful! Calendars are being shipped to United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, Norway, Canada, as well as US! It is just the nicest Fjord product you will buy this year. Professionally printed on 11 x 13.5 glossy stock. Buy yours today, the future of the Fjord Calendar depends on sales. I must sell enough to cover the print bill which is very costly. http://www.painteasy.com/calendar.html Also see on the web page all the new Fjord T-Shirts for sale this year. You pick the Fjord art you want from three choices. AND, you pick what you want your shirt to say from TEN choices! All custom printed to order, you will love this shirt. Carol Tacey Totem Farm 319 Waites Corner Rd West Kingston, RI 02892 401-789-2062 www.painteasy.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: An Incredible Thing
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] What a great story! Congrats and thank for sharing! As a new Fjord owner, I love to hear these success stories. Debbie Lauren Chumley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Lauren Chumley Hello List, I don't usually post much here, but I just wanted to share an incredible thing with you. Yesterday, SNF Maarta was crowned National Beginner Novice Champion at the United States Eventing Association (USEA) American Eventing Championships in Wayne, IL. Her division started on Thursday with 75 entries from across the country. She finished on her dressage score of 23 (77%) and jumped cross country and stadium clean and fast. At 13.3 hands, she was definitely one if the smallest horses entered, and the only fjord in the entire show. The final lineup on Sunday was pretty entertaining... mostly thoroughbreds and warmbloods and one fjord who thinks she's bigger than them all. She gave me everything she had and then some. She's an incredible little horse. -- Lauren Chumley Sorum Fjord Farm www.sorumfjordfarm.com Lebanon, OH The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Catch up on fall's hot new shows on Yahoo! TV. Watch previews, get listings, and more! The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: small brag
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Congrats! Great job. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] this weekend i went to an equine photographer workshop in wisconsin. it was a tough choice, since i was also considering taking oz to a small dressage show in sauk centre, mn and showing him in intro classes. the show was cancelled, so i thought it was ok. however.the judge agreed to come and hold a schooling show at the barn where i board, and i had already paid out the money for the workshop and i really wanted to go. so..it ended up with three people fighting over who would ride oz in the show, jen my instructor, teresa the barn owner or brian my friend from work who also boards there. brian ended up riding him, putting about 3 or 4 rides on him this week, after not having ridden him since last winter. i couldn't ride this week because of having back spasms and being sick and then going out of town. my furry boy and his adopted rider ended up taking first place in both Intro A and Intro B, with scores of 60 and 63.5. he apparently also got an 8 on one of his stops to salute the judge. i am one proud mom :):):) laurie, and oz, the wonder pony (who probably wonders where the heck i am) ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos more. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Dancing with Fjords DVD-what is it?
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for sharing the information about the DVD. Sounds great! Starfire Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Starfire Farm The Dancing with Fjords DVD is an edited version of the Evening of Dancing Fjord Horses that was the special Saturday night showcase of Fjord horses at the NFHR 25th Anniversary Show, held last year in Winona, Minnesota. Talented people and their Fjords from all over North America performed a variety of routines, put to music, including; Western riding, Stagecoach with six-up, a Four-in-Hand Pas de Deux, Soccer game, Circus acts and much, much more. It was an evening of pure entertainment. For those of you who were unable to attend, here is your chance to share the love that we, as performers, felt along with the enjoyment of the audience! Those of you who have ordered yours already, enjoy! Beth By the way, there WILL be another Evening of Dancing Fjord Horses included with the 30th Anniversary in 2011. We (at Starfire Farm) are ALREADY working on some new acts for this event (some of it like Klaus Hempfling's work..but with entertainment in mind). Those of you interested in participating, start thinking up something new and different, or something that might be a spin off of what you (or someone else) did before. If it's entertaining and fun, we'll want to have you there! -B tiakd 14477 wrote: Could somebody share with me exactly what this DVD is about? I am familiar with Klaus Hempfling's Dancing with Horses - is this a take on that? THanks! -- Starfire Farm Beth Beymer and Sandy North http://www.starfirefarm.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos more. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Ky Horse Park
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Curtis, Thanks for this great information. As a new Fjord owner (one month now), I am ecstatic that Fjords will be showcased in my state. Very much looking forward to the weekend. Debbie Curtis Pierce [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Curtis Pierce Hi Debbie and All! There will be 10 Fjord Horses representing the breed at the Kentucky Horse Park Breed Weekend of Oct 13 14. The owners of these Fjords submitted applications prior to Aug 1 and were approved by the board of directors. We are still trying to pull together the specifics for the two daily demonstrations, but will announce the particulars soon. During the weekend, most of the Fjords will be in the Big Barn. We also plan to setup Fjord Horse information displays in this barn. The Fjords will be greeting visitors when they are not performing in the demonstrations. The Fjord representatives are geldings, mares, and at least one stallion. We will also have the brown dun, red dun, grey and white dun colors represented. In addition to the Fjord Horse Breed Weekend, there is the National Drive occurring at the KHP from Wednesday, Oct 10, through Sunday Oct 14. There will be many Fjords Horses participating in the National Drive, including some of us also participating in the Fjord Horse Breed Weekend. The National Drive participants will be stalled in the show barns. The National Drive is a combination of fun drives, clinics, seminars, and driving expo. Take care! Curt Mathias, WV http://www.deepcreekfjords.com/ PS. We still have some great Fjords for sale. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Ky Horse Park
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] I live in KY and wondered how many of you are attending the Fjords Breed Weekend at the KY Horse Park in October? - Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: KY horse park
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Chris, Great to know you will be there. I will look for you. Unfortunately, I will be out of town on business until Saturday afternoon so won't get there until Sunday. Do you plan to stay through Sunday? Debbie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Debbie, My husband Tom and I are making the trip from North Carolina to Lexington next month and CAN'T wait. We are going with some fellow boarders who are ecstatic to have just purchased two Fjord geldings of their own. She asked me this weekend, How many pictures and what size are you taking of your boys? Do you think that a sandwich board with a picture on each side would be overkill?! It should be great fun...hope to see some folks from the list there. Kris in NC with Clyde (Look out...I'm two and can't find my brakes!) and Monark (I thought I was supposed to be retired) ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Ky Horse Park...We're going!
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Kay, I can't believe the timing of the event. Just bought my first Fjord the beginning of August and now there is a Fjord showcase 70 miles from my home! Great luck. I can't wait to see all the cuties and meet some owners. Debbie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Debbie! Braveheart, Bogie and I signed up for the National Drive long before we knew we were going to be the featured breed and now I'm even more excited about attending than I already was! I've never been to the park before and the members of my carriage club that went last year had a wonderful time so I've been looking forward to it since midwinter. BH and Bogie have already mentioned to their hair stylist (that would be me) that they'd like to look their best when accepting the naturally heartfelt admiration of the general public. I'm sure they'll be asking their southern brethren what the fashion-conscious Fjord wears during early October in KY. Meanwhile, I'm saving up just in case the styles include scary things like cashmere ear warmers or something. Kay at Yellow Pony Farm and Braveheart, who's already got an appointment with his manicurist for the occasion and Bogie, who thinks that being a red dun makes him more than a match for BH and his shiny toes ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
2008 Fjordhorse Calendar
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] I wanted to send a public thank you out to Carol Tacey for the beautiful job she did on the 2008 Calendar. It is absolutely fabulous! I ordered it this week and it was at my door within days. I would recommend that anyone who has an interest in Fjords should purchase this wonderful product. Thanks Carol! - Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Greetings!
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good news! Through this e-mail group, I was referred to a person who lives 15 miles from me. She has 3 Fjords and has been doing Parelli since 1999. I met her Friday and her farm is spectacular. She has an 80 ft. round pen Parelli Playground. I am moving my guy to board there starting first of September. She is going to help me with Parelli. She is am amazing woman who has a passion for the horses. I am very lucky! Debbie Lola Lahr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Lola Lahr I vote for the Parelli!! I had friend give me lessons in the 7 games and it has really made a difference with my mare who was really pushing me around because of her physical ability to do so! After an initial 2 hr session with my friend working with her, I rode her the next day on a trail and I thought I had a completely different horse - the difference in her responses to my signals was that dramatic. It works REALLY well with my other horses too, and they love it. Lola On 8/16/07, Debbie Hunt wrote: This message is from: Debbie Hunt Hello! My name is Debbie Hunt and I am a new member to the group. I live in Louisville, KY and am happy to say I just purchased an adorable 3 yr. old gelding named Ivar. On a personal note I am Director of Surgery Service at the VA hospital. Horses are my stress relief. I started taking riding lessons 6 years ago and have been hooked ever since. My first horse was a 4 yr. old thoroughbred mare off the track. It was not a good experience. She reacted to everything and was very spooky. She had ovarian cysts and was very marish. I had very ovaries removed last October and she calmed down a lot. Sadly, I lot her to colic in February. About a month ago I decided it was time to look for another horse. I had seen a Fjord at the Ky. horse park last year and fell in love with the look. I looked at Friesians, draft crosses and Fjords. I found Ivar in Ohio and that was the end of my search! I will begin his training soon and would appreciate any words of wisdom. I am not a horse trainer but have a little experience doing ground work with a thoroughbred that I got off the track. I did lungeing and long lines with her. Several people have recommended that natural horsemanship (Parelli) is a good method with Fjords. Anyone who has recommendations and willing to share a training agenda that worked well for them would be appreciated. I got him Saturday and he is currently being pasture boarded at a nice facility with indoor and outdoor arena and trails. I have been going out every day to handle him but have not started any formal work. I can already tell he has a stubborn streak! I will take stubborn over spooky anytime! I am happy to join this group and look forward to interacting with everyone. Debbie - Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Brag alert
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Congrats to you and Tomas. What an accomplishment! I continue to hear great stories about this breed. I have been an owner for exactly one week today! I can already tell this was a very wise decision on my part. He is the star at the farm! Debbie Dave and Patti Walter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Dave and Patti Walter Had to brag about Tomas, 7 yr old Fjord Gelding we took to a rated Hunter/Jumper show yesterday near Green Bay WI. Tomas went in 3 classes and placed in one. Which I was VERY proud of! It was a HUGE show, REALLY nice horses, everyone had their trainers with them, great facility, wow! Tomas is just starting out this year learning how to ride, he was driven for a number of years by Theriene and Bob Gudknecht, I got him in the spring. He LOVES to jump. Sometimes too much. :-)) He was just great at the show, the boy NEVER refuses a jump and has a GREAT backend to get over anything. He is rather amazing, as he has jumped everything on the farm and it's his first year, never running out, never refusing, just jump! So, we were very proud of him. We brought two others from the farm, non Fjords. Neither of those placed in their classes, so it was pretty special of Tomas to place! I got invited to go with Sharon on a Fox Hunt this Fall and am planning on taking Tomas to that. That should be a LOT of fun!! Patti Jo Walter www.franciscreekfjords.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Wintec saddle for sale
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Janne, I just bought my first Fjord and am in the market for a saddle. Please sent info and photos. Debbie Janne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Janne Really nice all purpose English Wintec, great fit on fjords, barely used, with all fittings, even an cinch extension for that fat fjord, : We are not using it, and it should be put to use. Really good deal at $250 plus shipping. email for more info and photos. Janne Myrdal Myrdal Farms ND The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Kez Heather
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Sue, I am sorry to hear you could not keep your Fjords. I just got my first Fjord Saturday. He is a 3 yr. old gelding and he is wonderful. I can imagine how difficult it was for you to let yours go. I may be interested in the all purpose saddle. Do you have a picture or can you direct me to a site that illustrates the saddle. I am looking for a 17 1/2 broadback saddle. What color is the leather? Debbie Sue Clark-Sorger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Sue Clark-Sorger My beautiful fjords Heather and Keswick are now in Wisconsin with Patti Jo Walter for training and to be sold. Because of continuing back and eye problems I just couldn't manage the work caring for them any longer. It has been a difficult time making the decision and following through and actually loading them on the transport and sending them. I still find myself in tears when I write or talk about them. It is hard to get older and find there are things you can no longer do. So if you are looking for a Fjord check out Patti Jo web site at franciscreekfjords.com she has more than just mine for sale. I have some items for sale, I have 2 - 51/2 inch mullen mouth driving bits for sale, they are the 2 hole rather than 3. $30 each and I will pay the cost of shipping. I also have an Ortho-Flex, Patriot saddle that was used on the Fjords it has an 18 inch seat. I would like $1000 and I will pay the postage. The web site for Ortho-Flex is ortho-flex.com click on Endurance saddles and then Patriot. Very comfortable saddle and also light weight. Also a Thorowgood, Broadback, All Purpose English saddle, 171/2 inch seat, synthetic, also used for the Fjords for $350 again I will pay the shipping. Fjords will always remain my favorite breed and I will stay a member of the NFHR, but shortly I will sign off from the Fjord line it is just too painful to read about all the fun you are having with your Fjordies. Happy Fjording. Sue Sue Clark-Sorger Sandia Park NM The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Greetings!
This message is from: Debbie Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello! My name is Debbie Hunt and I am a new member to the group. I live in Louisville, KY and am happy to say I just purchased an adorable 3 yr. old gelding named Ivar. On a personal note I am Director of Surgery Service at the VA hospital. Horses are my stress relief. I started taking riding lessons 6 years ago and have been hooked ever since. My first horse was a 4 yr. old thoroughbred mare off the track. It was not a good experience. She reacted to everything and was very spooky. She had ovarian cysts and was very marish. I had very ovaries removed last October and she calmed down a lot. Sadly, I lot her to colic in February. About a month ago I decided it was time to look for another horse. I had seen a Fjord at the Ky. horse park last year and fell in love with the look. I looked at Friesians, draft crosses and Fjords. I found Ivar in Ohio and that was the end of my search! I will begin his training soon and would appreciate any words of wisdom. I am not a horse trainer but have a little experience doing ground work with a thoroughbred that I got off the track. I did lungeing and long lines with her. Several people have recommended that natural horsemanship (Parelli) is a good method with Fjords. Anyone who has recommendations and willing to share a training agenda that worked well for them would be appreciated. I got him Saturday and he is currently being pasture boarded at a nice facility with indoor and outdoor arena and trails. I have been going out every day to handle him but have not started any formal work. I can already tell he has a stubborn streak! I will take stubborn over spooky anytime! I am happy to join this group and look forward to interacting with everyone. Debbie - Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
