Re: Alltech video
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino Bill, I think that it is a great idea. Having my mare here at school with me or when we were in Florida, not many have seen or knew what a fjord was. And it would be great to get more promotion for the breed. Fiona Fiona (Fi) Lindsay Delfino High Hopes Farm (603) 359 0150 From: william M. Coli To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Thu, September 30, 2010 7:39:21 AM Subject: Re:Alltech video This message is from: "william M. Coli" What a very sweet video (ad). It shows the power of YouTube. The NFHR Board of Directors has been discussing the idea of having someone develop a You Tube "Channel" that would be a site for Fjord enthusiasts to post videos of their Fjords in action. This is seen as a way to call attention to and promote the versatility of the breed. What do list subscribers think of such a possibility? Bill Coli Blue Heron Farm 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: myler bit
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> What type of myler are you looking for? 1700 Dogwood Mile Laurinburg, NC 28352 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (C) 603 359 0150 --- On Thu, 9/18/08, Debby Stai <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Debby Stai <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: myler bit To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008, 10:46 AM This message is from: "Debby Stai" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'm posting a wanted ad to the classifieds, for a myler bit, if anyone has one... thanks all. Debby in Tx 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: It's a wrap!
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks 1700 Dogwood Mile Laurinburg, NC 28352 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (C) 603 359 0150 --- On Mon, 9/8/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: It's a wrap! To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Monday, September 8, 2008, 10:31 PM This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Fiona - When the movie is released to DVD I will mention it here on the list. It just wrapped and the final release date is not even known to the director at this point. Hugs, Catherine Lassesen Hestehaven - "The Horse Garden" & Hundehaven - "The Dog Heaven" www.hestehaven.com / [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-541-825-3027 Southern Oregon 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: It's a wrap!
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> When will the movie be coming out on DVD? 1700 Dogwood Mile Laurinburg, NC 28352 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (C) 603 359 0150 --- On Mon, 9/8/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: It's a wrap! To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], "'Alana Crow'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "'Cynthia Elias'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, September 8, 2008, 9:19 AM This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello friends, It's a wrap! The movie I have been working on finally came to a wrap yesterday. Today they will take down the sets and clean up the camping area. It has been a whirl wind of activities and adventure. It has been an education and lots of fun. The movie's working title is "The Woods", it will not be released under this name. The director is Matthew Lessner. It will be shown at the Sundance Film Festival and released on DVD. The film itself will be interesting. I was able to watch some of it being made. I am not sure it is my style of movie, but then I am a good 20 years older than the director and most of the crew on the film. I was originally hired as a PA (Production Assistant) and ended up being the Animal Wrangler and the PA for week two of the movie. I am pleased to announce that we did end up using our Norwegian Buhund, ABLE as "the wolf dog". and three Norwegian Fjords, BELLE, TINDEMANN and TYRMANN as "the magic ponies" in the movie. We also used two Minis, ACE and ALVIS, along with a bird, MIA. Oh yes. we had a goat by the name of Jasmine or Lily or just plain goatee. :-) The exciting news is that I have been asked to work on another film scheduled to start filming in December. I am not sure what the story line is but if they need dogs or horses, you will be sure that I will suggest the Buhund and the Fjord. This week I shall be in Seattle at the 3 Day Walk for the CURE. Breast Cancer fundraiser. If you are in Seattle, come see the thousands of walkers in this city. Oh ya. say hello to me if you can find me in the crowd. I will be wearing a white hat and pink shirt. (LOL) Hugs to all! Catherine Lassesen Southern Oregon 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: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Heather, I had a non fjord who did that too me. If it was something that was small and I could easily hold while holding the parelli lead line; I would pick it up and approach the gelding and rub him with the object and then would retreat. And slowly work your down to Henry's legs. Hope this helps. ~Fiona (Level One Graduate) 1700 Dogwood Mile Laurinburg, NC 28352 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (C) 603 359 0150 --- On Tue, 7/29/08, Heather Baskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Heather Baskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks To: "Fjord Issues" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Fjord Horse" Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 2:11 PM This message is from: Heather Baskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello All, Looking for advice from Parelli Students who have Fjords. I am working on Level One with my new 2 year old. He is smart - boy oh boy - that's for sure!!! and sometimes (well, quite often), I think he is playing me. Anyhow! when he is "unsure" of something, instead of the usual spook that I am used to from other breeds - Henry simply puts on the brakes and stands there. S - how do I use "approach and retreat" to get him used to strange objects, when the brakes are on. We're talking really good brakes - so the good ole' approach and retreat lesson doesn't work at all!!! Then ... to continue the saga. There are times where he will spook (or invert - head high, back dipped) and so I go to the friendly game and that is "OK" for him. Other horses I have worked with, relaxed totally in the Friendly Game ... Henry? could care less at times. So - in summation, if there are any folks (could be non Parelli students who know what I am talking about too) to get a braked Fjord moving through an object he wants nothing to do with - my ears are wide open!!! Heather & Henry Playing Naturally __ Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers and share what you know at http://ca.answers.yahoo.com 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: Blue Earth and Duett Saddle
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Parelli Saddles are very comfy. I was at a Parelli demo, and and sat in one. They are very comfortable, and unfortunately very pricey. But very comfortable. 1700 Dogwood Mile Laurinburg, NC 28352 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (C) 603 359 0150 --- On Sat, 7/19/08, Debbie LeBreton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Debbie LeBreton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: Blue Earth and Duett Saddle To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Saturday, July 19, 2008, 2:36 AM This message is from: Debbie LeBreton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> What do you think of Parelli saddles?> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Blue Earth and Duett Saddle> Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:52:56 -0400> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> > This message is from: beth gerst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > Pat, Congrats on the great #'s for the show!! I hope you have great > weather and wish everyone luck out there.One of these days will > have to make the trip out West! So nice to see such great #'s of > Fjords and people!> > On the Duett saddle that is for sale - I have two Duett saddles and > love them. I also have an all-purpose that doesn't get much lovin' > but I also have a dressage saddle by them and I LOVE itvery > comfortable and I have ridden in some really expensive saddles over > the years and this is by far the most comfortable one I have sat in. > These are really nice saddles and really well made and stand the test > of time!! It is also a great price for one of these so if anyone is > thinking about it, just wanted to let you know from my point of view > they are really nice saddles!> > Tryin' to keep cool here in CT.> > Beth and Lex> > 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: FW: They're Everywhere!
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hey all. The fjord that you see on the SmartPak page is Kila Erda, owned by me, Fi Lindsay Delfino. I sent in that paragraph and photo about one to two months ago and just got the email at the beginning of this week saying that I had been selected for their star search. The woman said that I may be selected for the catalog. ~Fi 1700 Dogwood Mile Laurinburg, NC 28352 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (C) 603 359 0150 --- On Fri, 6/20/08, Gail Russell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Gail Russell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: FW: They're Everywhere! To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Friday, June 20, 2008, 6:18 PM This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I got this from a friend..with the caption above. http://www.smartpakequine.com/starsearch_Profiles.aspx 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: Wintec saddle recommendations?
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The fjords that my dad owns, get ridden in a Wintec All Purpose 500 and it works quite well. But if you want to do flat work, the two other saddles that I would recommend, would be the Wintec 500 Dressage or the Wintec Isabelle Dressage. Any of the wintec english/dressage saddles will work. All are very comfortable. 1700 Dogwood Mile Laurinburg, NC 28352 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (C) 603 359 0150 --- On Fri, 6/13/08, Carol Trujillo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Carol Trujillo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Wintec saddle recommendations? To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Friday, June 13, 2008, 10:18 PM This message is from: "Carol Trujillo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Do Wintec saddle owners on this list have any recommendations about a best model for Fjord fit and rider comfort for pleasure riding -- trails, walk/trot/canter on flats? I've zeroed in on a Wintec English saddle because of affordability and the versatility of the changeable gullet system, and I'm narrowing down a model to try/buy. I think I've read posts praising the Isabella dressage model for dressage, which I know little about. My drafty Fjord has morphed from winter roundness to summer svelte with some low but visible withers and beefy shoulders. I think his new definition is causing my wide and comfortable-to-me treeless saddle to move back and forth and side to side on his short back, creating odd sweat/dry patterns and rubbing off hair on his lower back. So we're going to try an English saddle with a tree that doesn't get stuck behind his shouldersor take up the length of his back. Thanks -- Carol in sunny and hot So. Cal 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: saddle shopping
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have ridden in the Bates Isabelle. And I like it a lot. But I do prefer the Wintec Isabelle. I like the deep seat and the security that it gives you. When I sat in it, it immediately put me in the correct position. Gina Larson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This message is from: Gina Larson Hello Again-- Thanks to the responses thus far on round pens. I hope to have one soon! I am also in the market for a saddle and am interested in those with the easy change gullet system. Though I thought I might shop for a Collegiate convertible at the Midwest Hose fair in a couple of weeks, I would prefer to buy used. I see that there are a couple of Bates Isabells on Ebay at about half what they cost new. So, anyone out there ride in a Bates (or a Collegiate)? And if so how do you like it? Again, thanks in advance! Gina PF Fjern and Chester Menominee MI You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text5.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw 1700 Dogwood Mile Laurinburg, NC 28352 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (C) 603 359 0150 - You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Shipping
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> When I shipped my gelding long distance I put bell boots on all four feet. When I ship I normally do standing wraps and bell boots, or polos and bell boots, or shipping boots. He had front shoes on and was just fine. He was shipped loose in a box stall. --- Emily Wigley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This message is from: Emily Wigley > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Do I need to put shipping boots, or > > any other protection? > Most commercial shippers will not let horses come on > board with boots > or wraps on. This is for the horses' safety - if > the boots or wraps > come loose they driver can't be expected to fix them > to the owners' > liking, and shouldn't have to stop the rig to check. > Also, if they > slip down and the horse steps on them he could > injury himself. Naked > legs + a good driver = safe! > Emily > > Emily Wigley > ARIA Certified Instructor > Fish Bowl Farm Vashon Island, Washington > http://www.fishbowlfarm.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 206-463-5473 > > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: > http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > > 1700 Dogwood Mile Laurinburg, NC 28352 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (C) 603 359 0150 Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: first open show
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> don't do anything. show him as if he were a fjord...represent the breed. i would clip his coronet hairs. good luck!!! kate charboneau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This message is from: kate charboneau We've done halter at our county fair, and did quite well amongst the drafts. I presented him as a draft; clipped the goat hairs, muzzle hairs, pony clip on the ears, tidied the coronets but left the leg & pastern feathers, no makeup or shine. But in mid-March we're in our first western pleasure open show. We'll be in the arena with mainly AQHA's. How do we present a Fjord when in that type of event? Do we fully clip the face, ears, legs just like a light horse? Do we do the makeup and shine just like a light horse? What do we do with that huge forlock? Thanks, Kate & Fred in MN _ Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Home/?source=text_hotmail_join The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw 1700 Dogwood Mile Laurinburg, NC 28352 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (C) 603 359 0150 - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: bits for riding and driving Fjords
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> They do make Glory riding bits. jen frame <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This message is from: "jen frame" Thanks Sue. That is the bit I had intended to buy, and now hearing that you find it works for your Fjord, I think I'll just go ahead and order it. Just to clarify: do you ride and drive in the exact same bit, or did you buy a "riding" bit that is also a glory? (Glory is a type of mouthpiece that is very similar to the mullen mouth piece, but it allows even MORE room for the tongue than the mullen--it is slightly more arched). I have seen many bits with a mullen mouthpiece, but have never seen a Glory mouthpiece on a riding bit, so I am wondering if it is OK to ride and drive in a Glory driving bit. And by "ok" I don't mean OK by show rules, I mean OK for the horse to use a driving bit for riding. I know this is a very basic and naiive question, but perhaps the different angle of the reins when riding versus driving dictates the use of a riding bit while riding and a driving bit while driving?? Jen On 11/5/07, safreivald wrote: > This message is from: "safreivald" > > When I bought my Fjord gelding from Julie Will she recommended the Glory > butterfly bit (mullen) for him. I took her advice and ordered one--he was > very comfortable and responsive in it, so I got another one for my riding > bridle--if it works, my philosophy is, don't fix it. And since I ride and > drive purely for pleasure, I have only my pony and me to please. So when I > got a work harness, I got another Glory butterfly . . . > > A friend tried to drive him in a broken snaffle and he HATED it!. Sue F. > > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: > http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Fiona Lindsay Delfino Box 51 S.Strafford, VT 05070 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] (C) 603 359 0150 (S) 910 277 5491 (H) 802 765 4534 Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Fjords In Dressage
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hey all. I was stewarding at a USDF recognized dressage show in Pinehurst, NC this weekend. When I was looking down the lists, I recognized the second half of a name; King. I was hoping that it was a fjord! And low and behold what stops by at "my station" to check in: A fjord. It was Karolina King. A four yr. old stallion out of Canada King. Penny was there reading the tests for the rider. I believe that they place fifth, in both of their training level tests. It was great to see the fjords (I know that it was the only one.) out there supporting and representing our wonderful breed. It was great to see a breed that I actually recognized! GO FJORDS!!! ~Fi Fiona Lindsay Delfino Box 51 S.Strafford, VT 05070 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] (C) 603 359 0150 (S) 910 277 5419 (H) 802 765 4534 - 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: better bitting
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I had a mare who hated snaffles as well. And loved her uxeter. My current mare goes beautifully in a french link Buchet(spelling???)... Or I currently have her in a french link full cheek snaflle, due to some steering issues. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 9/25/2007 8:29:10 PM Mountain Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Will the 5.5-inch length be okay? > > Also, what is everyone's opinion about the Kimberwick? > Hi Vic ! I have a collection of bits here. It seems that a one-size-all approach to bitting Fjords has never worked for us. Some range from a 4 and 1/2 to a 6' bit, many styles. We prefer that the horse pick their own bit, so to speak. Most of ours go OK in some sort of snaffle, better yet a french link type or butterfly for driving. Several drive much better in their Mullen Mouth Driving bits. A COUPLE of our Fjords HATEHATEHATEHATEHATE any type of snaffle bit, so we gave up on trying to make them conform to our way of thinking. Kaiser, a broke to death, do everything gelding is one who LOVED his Kimberwick. Do not ask me why, as I am told that most DQ's would wail and pull hair out over our poor baby having to have that old nasty Kimberwick bit, but Kaiser would gape, fuss and generally be a total poo with any type of snaffle type bit. When we donated Kaiser to a CA Theraputic riding program, " Riseing Stars " we sent along his bit with orders not to change it. He is happy, so why mess with it ? We even took hits driving him in it since it didnt match our turnout with the others or they didnt allow it, but thats ok, he was comfortable. As far as fitting go's, please buy one of those cheap plastic bit fitters from any tack catalog. They slip into your Fjords mouth LIKE a bit, so you can see by the pre-marked slots what size he truely is. Good-Luck ! Your horses comfort is worth more than trying to conform to the majority anyway. DQ's wail away Lisa Pedersen * whos outta here first thing in the AM for the midwest with a FULL load comming back ! ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Fiona Lindsay Delfino Box 51 S.Strafford, VT 05070 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] (C) 603 359 0150 (S) 910 277 5419 (H) 802 765 4534 - Don't let your dream ride pass you by.Make it a reality with Yahoo! Autos. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Winona DVD!!!
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> who do we order the dvds from? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I LOVE the Evening With Dancing Fjords DVD! As Laurie said, it's like being back there again, but warmer!! I was so proud of everybody! Kay and Bogie, who's especially in love with the part where he got to carry a flag and Braveheart, whose comments on Bogie's moment in the spotlight are best left unrecorded. ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Fiona Lindsay Delfino Box 51 S.Strafford, VT 05070 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] (C) 603 359 0150 (S) 910 277 5192 - Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: wintecs
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> get one... they are so comfortable. Gina Larson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This message is from: Gina Larson Hello Everyone! I have been looking into purchasing a Wintec Isabell with the easy change gullet in the future (December, when I get my x-mas bonus!). I think I have read good reviews from other listers regarding this saddle. I had an opportunity to ride in one once and was amazed at how comfortable and well balanced I felt (compared to my collegiate close contact, which as a fairly green rider left me feeling very exposed!). I recently purchased a Wintec western which I love! It is lightweight and comfortable, but Western is not my preferred style of riding for schooling. My filly (who will be arriving late September--I'm counting down the days!!!) won't be starting her under saddle training until next summer, but I already know my English saddle won't fit her. So, if anyone has a gently used Isabell, or even an a/p 2000 they'd like to sell around Christmas please let me know! Thanks! Gina Marinette, WI Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Fiona Lindsay Delfino Box 51 S.Strafford, VT 05070 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] (C) 603 359 0150 (S) 910 277 5192 - Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: To breed or not to breed?
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wait to rebreed Pamela Burian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This message is from: Pamela Burian Hi Everyone, Im mainly a lurker but I have some Fjord related questions that I wanted to get some input on from fellow Fjord lovers! I am the horse program coordinator for an at risk kids residential center. We have a program here for the kids to learn about horsemanship and riding. There are 8 Fjords here that the kids train, ride, and show. This year we decided to breed 2 of the Fjords, and they both came up open . (Okay now Im getting to the question part of the email) It will be the end of August or early September before we can get the Mares back up to the Stallion for a re-breed, and we are in South Dakota What are your thoughts about late summer foals? Should we just wait and re-breed next spring? I have Arabian horses at my personal ranch, and we would wait until next spring due to the summer heat and the upcoming winter . But it seems like the Fjords are hardier, and adapt better to the extreme temperatures . We would LOVE to have a foal or two next year for the kids . But we dont want to do anything that could possibly be a problem for the horses! I would just like to get some input from those of you that may have some Fjord breeding experience! Thanks so much for your time, Pam Burian My treasures do not click together or glitter; they gleam in the sun and neigh in the night The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Fiona Lindsay Delfino Box 51 S.Strafford, VT 05070 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] (C) 603 359 0150 (S) 910 277 5192 - Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Brag Alert
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> So I am "in love" with my mare, Erda. We had another great session tonight in the round pen tonight. Within five minutes she had joined up with me. I walked around the round pen in both directions, and she stayed right with me. And then I started to jog around and she picked up the trot. I was so pleased and thrilled. And then on the way up from the round pen to the barn, I started with the lead rope attached to her and then about a quarter of the way up, I unclipped it and she stayed joined up with me. It was such a cool feeling to finally have that kind of relationship with a horse. So I kind of had to boast about her. Hope you and your horses are doing well. Fiona Lindsay Delfino Box 51 S.Strafford, VT 05070 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] (C) 603 359 0150 (S) 910 277 5192 - 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: Greetings!
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> i agree... i am a level one "graduate"... 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 Fiona Lindsay Delfino Box 51 S.Strafford, VT 05070 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] (C) 603 359 0150 (S) 910 277 5192 - Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: World Championship update
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Way to go Fjords!!! Eike Schoen-Petersen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This message is from: "Eike Schoen-Petersen" After marathon and dressage the four-in-hand of Fjords with Thomas Koppen from Germany is in second place as is the overall German team. Thomas Koppen placed first in the marathon which is a first for Fjord Horses in a World Championship as far as I know! Eike The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Beautiful Smith Worthington Dressage Saddle For Sale
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all. I have just recently sold my beloved gelding. And my dressage saddle doesn't fit my fjord mare. Smith Worthington Danzig Dressage Saddle. 18" seat. Wide Tree. Black w/gray seat. In excellent condition. Picture available upon request. Please call Fiona at (802) 765 4534. Or contact me by email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Fiona - 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: Reserved Fjord, part 2--announcing Monark!
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Congrats on keeping him! Have you tried Parelli Natural Horsemanship? One of
the first things that they ask you to do before you get started with the
program, (the games and the riding), is to start by going out into your horses
field and sit with them or it, and just watch them, and observe their
routine... GOOD LUCK!!!
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Dear List,
Thank you so much to everyone who shared their experiences with me on the
list and privately. I am so grateful for your input and support.
After much (!) navel gazing and a long pasture session tonight, I have
decided to keep Monark. You know all of the pros and cons, but in the final
measure, I love riding him, and as a horse lover as well as a rider, I believe
that he needs a kind, safe home. It will be slow work, but I think that if I am
patient, he may be a more rewarding horse in some ways than Clyde who wears
his heart on his sleeve.
SO, I am ready to shut up/move on, and start enjoying this horse! Funny,
even making the decision changed my attitude toward him. He was actually very
curious tonight--I went into the pasture without acknowledging him and sat
down to read. Well, that head shot up and he was galumping over within 2-3
minutes. Happily took an apple and a scratch and headed off for a post apple
crib. I was there for about 90 minutes, and experimented a couple times with
changing position and turning my back on him. He watched me like an eagle
each time, and moseyed over 2-3 more times to put his nose on me and allow a
scratch. At one point, I was sitting on the ground and he grazed within about a
foot of me for about 10 minutes. Baby steps!
Once his strangles booster clears in about ten days, I will be able to
finally introduce him to Clyde, his new Fjord brother. I am sure that Clyde
will
be like gum on Monark's shoe--should be fun to watch!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Kris
and Clyde ("That IS another Fjord in that pasture!")
and Monark
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Re: Triple Crown feed
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all. I agree with Onna. I have a fjord and a belgian/halflinger x. Both of whom who need low starch, low carb, and low protein. I have just recently discovered Triple Crown Lite. It has all of the above and is a great product. My gelding, the draft cross, seems to be doing really well on it. I have only just yesterday, switched my mare, the fjord, over to it fully... I will let you know how she does on it. ~Fi. Onna Kulaja <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This message is from: "Onna Kulaja" Hi, Those of you that are using Tri Country feed might want to look into Triple Crown Safe Starch or a similar feed. It doesn't have any of the NSC's in it. Which means it doesn't have any of the harmful sugars that all other feeds have. There are some similar brands and you can get the name from the web sight www.safergrasses.org. There is also a Timothy cube that doesn't have the NSC's in it. I recently went to a seminar that was put on by safergrasses. Unfortunately we feed our horses all the wrong kind of hay and pasture. Our wonderful brome grass was designed to fatten cattle and does the same for our horses. They should be on prairie grass, but that takes a lot of land since prairie grass can't take the abuse of cattle and horses. Hope this helps. Onna 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: Shipping Boots and Hi
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dear Genie, Hi. I just had my horse do a three day trip from FL to VT. He has front shoes only. I normally ship with standing wraps, but, because he was on such a long trip I didn't want his legs all wrapped up, and have the issue of them not being able to "breathe" if you will. I put bell boots on all four legs. And he was just fine. I also did this when he went from VT to FL, only on the trip down, I only put them on his front legs. If she were to step on a piece of velcro and pull the boot off, it becomes very dangerous at that point, especially if the shippers aren't going to rewrap polos or any boots...It is better for them anyways to have their legs beable to "breathe" if you will. Good luck... ~Fi Genie Dethloff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This message is from: Genie Dethloff Hello, I have been so busy that I haven't read the list much lately; I hope to get caught up soon. I have a question. I am looking for shipping boots, both the short kind that come up to and the tall kind that come over the hocks, for my Fjord who is 14.1 medium build. The ones that I've tried of the shorter kind that are pony size are the right height but are not large enough around. Any suggestions? I am good at wrapping her legs but would like the option to use boots. As we are moving this summer and Pjoska will have to make the trip from Michigan to Connecticut and I would like her well protected. Shippers will not rewrap legs with polo wraps. Thanks in advance for your help. -- Genie Dethloff Ann Arbor, Michigan The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Aggressive in Field
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Joan, I had the same trouble with my 9 year old gelding. (not a fjord)... I had to seperate him from my mare. ( a fjord)... Joan ** <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This message is from: "Joan **" I have a 3 yr old fjord gelding that is very aggressive to the other horses when it's time to come in. He kicks the other horses violently and charges at them in order to be first one at the gate. He is aggressive to the other gelding and also controlling with the mares. I'm going to have to isolate him for the safety of the other horses. Does anyone have any other suggestions or has dealt with the problem in the past? Thank you. Joan _ Windows Live Spaces: share your New Year pictures! http://discoverspaces.live.com/?loc=en-CA The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with theYahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Dressage Saddle For Sale
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all. I am trying to sell my beautiful Smith Worthington Danzig dressage saddle. It doesn't fit my new dressage horse. Below is the add... Beautiful Dressage Saddle For Sale Beautiful Smith-Worthington Danzig Dressage Saddle for sale. PRACTICALLY NEW! 18 seat with wide tree. Black with gray seat. Asking $1100, retails for $2600. Please call Fiona @1-603-359-0150 or you can also call me 352 528 3858 or email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Photos are available upon request. - Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Fjord trainers in western Colorado / Grand Junction?
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brian Blevins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This message is from: "Brian Blevins" I am in the process of moving to Grand Junction Colorado with my two fjord geldings ( 6 years old) and need a good trainer for the horses and me - trail riding and packing. Any leads would be appreciated even if it is just a trainer for the horses. I would love to find a packer / rancher who could take them for a summer and put a lot of trail miles on them. Thanks, Brian _ Get in the mood for Valentine's Day. View photos, recipes and more on your Live.com page. http://www.live.com/?addTemplate=ValentinesDay&ocid=T001MSN30A0701 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Fjord trainers in western Colorado / Grand Junction?
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brian Blevins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This message is from: "Brian Blevins" I am in the process of moving to Grand Junction Colorado with my two fjord geldings ( 6 years old) and need a good trainer for the horses and me - trail riding and packing. Any leads would be appreciated even if it is just a trainer for the horses. I would love to find a packer / rancher who could take them for a summer and put a lot of trail miles on them. Thanks, Brian _ Get in the mood for Valentine's Day. View photos, recipes and more on your Live.com page. http://www.live.com/?addTemplate=ValentinesDay&ocid=T001MSN30A0701 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: RE:training fjords & OB
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Parelli definitely! jerrell friz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This message is from: "jerrell friz" "Jacquelyn Leuener, wrote, . Should I invest in Parelli, > Reis, Monty, Clinton, Lyons, Hodges and their tools for help with > training? - Hi List and Jacquelyn, I have not seen a lot of basic information from any of the above mentioned showman. I would highly recommend a video, " Ride the Wave" by Chris Irwin. It is very well done. He spends a lot of time demonstrating timing, bending, counterbending, how to stop, reinbacks, what the bite is for, your seat, legs, all the things that most other trainers just fast forward through. Some times you have to step back to basics to get past a roadblock. He gives good demonstrations on how to tell where the horses feet are, so you will know when to ask for a turn. After viewing this, you can forget about wasting your money on all kinks of bits, and or bitless bridles etc. I'll be leaving for Pomona this weekend to see Irwin. I would like to talk to him about the driving horse. And, I would like to get him up here for a clinic, One thing that I like about him is he a plain everyday person. Doesn't carry a lariat on his saddle, doesn't wear spurs, doesn't use a crop, doesn't have a bunch of junk to sell, and best of all he wears a helmet. [ people around here think someone wearing a helmet is a wimp, horse people are macho ] Do I wear a helmet? You bet, I even wear a protective vest. [ way to many broken ribs, to be stupid] Also, Lisa Singer,[world class driver] will be there giving a driving demo. Regards, Jerry Friz, Anderson, Ca. For your security this Message has been checked for Viruses as a courtesy of Com-Pair Services! The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Access over 1 million songs - Yahoo! Music Unlimited. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: PARELLI,,, and many others
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have used hackamores, with great success, but not the bitless bridle. For more information on it got to www.bitlessbridle.com. Goodluck!!! Melinda Schumacher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This message is from: "Melinda Schumacher" Hello All, I am wondering what experience you have had with the bitless bridle? Melinda On 1/26/07, Faeo, Victoria wrote: > > This message is from: "Faeo, Victoria" > > Jean, that sounds like just the DVD I need to get for Einar. He > sometimes responds very well to the bit commands but is inconsistent, > and doesn't like to stop when he is trotting - of course that is a > seat command mostly, right? I guess I need to ask that one, too: How > to stop? Ha! I don't think he remembers his training on that one, or > else I don't do it right. This message is from: "Jean Ernest" > > I really like buck Brannaman's Video's/DVD's in the "Making of a > Bridle Horse" series, the #1 the Snaffle bit" shows in detail how to > make a horse light and responsive but giving a release at the right > time. The Parelli clinics I have gone to don't really seem to address > that so much. But I think the "Behavior" stuff they are putting out is > great! > > Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, clear, +5 degrees > > > > -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning "You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck." ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi "As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel."~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #22
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I don't know, if you know or not, but how do i get off the list? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 1/25/07 8:17:14 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Some ponies just do better when you use a combination of techniques . > > Kate and Joe > kate, i am glad to hear that "complementing" them with food is a technique. i get the best neck flexing with oz when i happen to rub his shoulder with a carrot. people have seen him and are amazed at how he can bend that big neck around for a treat laurie, and oz the contortionist, who was also found in the mud on his side, trying to crawl into the next pasture to get their haywe quickly put up a lower line of fence The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Yahoo! Games. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: breaking the fjord to ride
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The best age fjord is @ 4 --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This message is from: "Rose or Murph" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > What is the best age to swing a leg over for the first time? I have heard > 3, and have heard 4. > > Rosemary > > > -- > > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: > http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #20
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Parelli is wonderful... you will be thrilled with the results... Rika will also be a lot happier and more comfortable undersaddle... Roger and Carol Watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This message is from: Roger and Carol Watkins At 05:07 PM 1/23/2007, you wrote: >Opinion about Parelli Dear Fjord Friends. A year and a half ago, at age 65, I purchased a 3 year old fjord mare. Because of all the comments that I had read on this list and elsewhere about how kind, intelligent and "bomb proof" Fjords are, I was not expecting any problems. I did not intend to ride or drive. I wanted a beautiful horse, (I am an artist and also Norwegian) to keep our adopted Shetland pony company and also wanted a horse to just to hang out with and to be friends with. My beautiful Rika is a kind uncomplicated horse who had been handled by caring owners. The reason I purchased a young horse is because I wanted a horse that would still be young enough to place in a good home when I can no longer take care of her. Sorry for such a long introduction. My plans were to just lead her around our farm, teach her ground manners and perhaps even a trick or two. Even though I had a horse when I was a kid, I considered myself a rank beginner when it came to being a "horse trainer". I was not expecting her to bolt away from me on several occasions, squeal and kick, step on me and lead so close to me that I felt unsafe. I did some work with clicker training and Rika was fine when we were in the paddock. She would also lead fairly well if we were outside of the paddock as long as I was clicking and treating every few steps. I realized that we were never going to get very far at this rate so I called in an experienced trainer, whom I respect, and asked her to evaluate Rika and tell me if she was just simply too much horse for me. The trainer's assessment was that Rika was extremely afraid of her new surroundings and that I was trying to take her way out of her comfort zone too fast - for instance, leading her up our half mile driveway, out of site of the buildings and through the woods. Melanie suggested that I order the Parelli training tapes and proceed more slowly. This I did, but even Parelli did not start at "square one" - leading beside me at a respectful arms length away and not crowding me. So I ordered Julie Goodnights Leadline Leadership CD and finally understood the tools that I needed. We have made great progress in safe leading and now are starting the Parelli Level one exercises. I imagine that most of the people on this list have enough experience to proceed without assistance, but if you are a rank beginner like I am I can highly recommend the Parelli program. Parelli gives you and your horse a common language that you can communicate with. After all this time I am finally feeling like my horse and I are trying to figure things out together rather than me just trying to make her do things that she is not comfortable with. Again, thanks for letting me post such a long introduction. I LOVE my horse and sometimes when we are working on something and she "gets it" I get tears in my eyes. Sincerely, Carol and Rika in Wisconsin The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: PARELLI,,, and many others
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> How did you get my email? do you have fjords as well? and do you do parrelli? Sarah Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This message is from: Sarah Clarke Just drop one or both reins for a second or two. The results will be revealing. Has anyone ever devised a good system for letting a rider know when s/he is balancing on the reins? - Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Yahoo! Games. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Parelli
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I just wanted to let you know that you will be very happy with your results, from the parrelli natural horsemanship... in three lessons my gelding and i are almost ready to be certified for level one... and i just started it with my fjord mare, and am very happy with the results... Starfire Farm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This message is from: Starfire Farm Vicki Johnston wrote: > I am Level I in my ground skills and my husband is working in Level > II. I'm getting ready to go to the Parelli Center in Ocala next > weekend for a 2 week course on the ground in Liberty and Horse > Behavior with my Fjord mare. So, I'm hoping to be able to tell > everyone that I'm much improved next month! I know she will be - I > hope I can keep up with her!!! ;-) She's very smart! Have fun, Vicki! > There are a few other Fjord fans doing Parelli. I met a woman from > Colorado attending a class at the Parelli Center in September with her > beautiful Fjord mare. I followed up with her to see if she found it > worthwhile, and she had positive feedback. She is a Level III student > if I remember correctly. Just wanted to say that both of these mares are from Starfire Farm. Full sisters, Starfire Malin and her younger sister, Starfire Kjerstin. The parents are BDF Obelisk (Gjest x Stine) x EHF Heidi (Glengard x Freyja). This had turned out to be an exceptional pairing. Both mares are stunning to look at, with lots of presence, yet a calm demeanor. Big, beautiful eyes and very pretty heads, yet balanced body conformation. Malin was evaluated as a three year old and received a conformation score of 81 with 8's for Walk and Trot and 8.25 Overall. We are expecting a foal from this pairing again this spring, so contact us if you would be interested in purchasing this offspring. Beth Starfire Farm http://www.starfirefarm.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
