Re: safety
This message is from: Jodie Gilmore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> well, flame or not, I don't much appreciate your non-flammable criticism and blatant intimation that I haven't a clue about child-raising, safety, riding horses or life in general. I think I'll unsubscribe from this list--it is pretty much a waste of time. Thanks a bunch for making my day, --- Jodie Gilmore Freelance Technical Writer Washougal, WA
Re: safety concerns
This message is from: Jodie Gilmore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well, for me, life is a gamble. I could choke to death on a chicken bone tonight at dinner, or I could live to be 100 and die in my sleep. One thing is for sure--I'm going to die. I do not spend an inordinate amount of time worrying "what if"--if I did, legally blind as I am, I would never take a step! Helmets are fine--for those who choose to wear them. It's a personal choice, IMHO, and shouldn't be mandated by various levels of governemnt (now at horse shows, it's the shown management's call, and those who don't wish to wear helmets can simply not show at that show). I wear a helmet when I ride my 10-speed, but only because my husband made a big stink about it. I am fond of telling him that if I am hit by a speeding dump truck on our curvy highways (far more likely than simply taking a little spill), the helmet will just make the mess easier to clean up... As far as taking Naomi with me on rides, yes, I do think about what would happen if I fell off. Probably the same thing that happens when I slip on a hike with her--she and I get a little muddy and we have something to laugh about. I do not take her on the young horses that I'm training, or on a horse that I know to be spooky to any degree. We walk mainly, and ride on trails or less-travelled roads. I'm sure there are 50% of the people out there that will flame me for taking her with me. Oh well. they can raise their own kids as they see fit. happy (free to to as you want) trails, --- Jodie Gilmore Freelance Technical Writer Washougal, WA
Re: Oops! More info!
This message is from: Jodie Gilmore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Not having a "connection" with a horse is a common ailment, I think. At least, I have certainly experienced it. Now, it is possible not to have a "connection" even with a Fjord--but it is much more unlikely!! :) Thanks for the details--and I know what you mean about trail riding/time/kids. My daughter is 11 months old. I actually take her with me on rides up to three hours (backpack), but if the weather is threatening to rain (which it does pretty much all the time here from Nov. to March :( ), I don't like to take her out. I don't want her to get soaked/chilled! She loves to ride, though, and Leah my current horse (Fjord borrowed from my folks) is very tolerant of the extra passenger. ta ta for now, --- Jodie Gilmore Freelance Technical Writer Washougal, WA
Re: Introduction
This message is from: Jodie Gilmore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > My name is Reena and I just subscribed to the list! I don't have a Fjord but > hope in the very near future I will~have to sell my current horse first! > > I am somewhat familiar with the Fjords as I volunteer at riding therapy > program once a week and there are three of them there! I just love them! > > At my barn, there is one for sale, but like I said, got to sell my horse > first! Any comments, suggestions, insights etc., on Fjords horses would be > appreciated since I don't have my own yet. So, complete the introduction now--where are you, what do you like to do with your horses (trail ride, fox hunt, drive, etc.), and so on--don't leave us hanging! :) :) --- Jodie Gilmore Freelance Technical Writer Washougal, WA
Re: Keith Brighton's mare Heather, a little Fjord history, and some toot tooting
This message is from: Jodie Gilmore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I must add to the toot tooting over Leif. My husband and I knew Brian's dad, Harold (recently deceased, sad to say), and spent Xmas with Harold and Dottie one year in NC. Harold had Leif there, and he was a BEAUTIFUL horse. We miss Harold--although he seemed to be a controversial figure in the "Fjord world", he was a very dear friend of ours, and a wonderful man. Our condolences, Brian!! --- Jodie Gilmore Freelance Technical Writer Washougal, WA
Re:Jean looking for a new horse
This message is from: Jodie Gilmore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Anne Appleby near Olympia (I forget where her new farm is, but my folks know if anyone is interested) always has a nice Fjord or two for sale. Her stallions, Misha and (I forget the other stud's name--he's Misha's dad) are fantastic. --- Jodie Gilmore Freelance Technical Writer Washougal, WA
Re: Turlock Auction/ Sad news
This message is from: Jodie Gilmore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'm in Washougal, which is 20 miles east of Vancouver, WA (just north of the Columbia). We live in the foothills of the Cascades, at the mouth of the Columbia Gorge. The scenery is wonderful, and I have virutally unlimited (if steep/slippery) riding. I can see the Columbia River from my mailbox, 900 feet below and a couple miles south of us. It's very pretty! --- Jodie Gilmore Freelance Technical Writer Washougal, WA On Wed, 11 Nov 1998, jean gayle wrote: > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (jean gayle) > > Hi Jody, I am from SW Washington, also in Aberdeen west of Olympia. I can > not remember if I introduced myself or not just having come on today. At > the risk of boring all again I am 73, female, a psychotherapist in private > practice, author of a book (can you tell Im proud of that!)owner of two > warmbloods and into dressage, collect antique bridle rosettes and museum > type horse bits, and dabble in real estate. Plus I am a water comissioner > etc. Where are you? Jean > > > Jean Gayle --- A Subscriber at Techline > >
Re: Turlock Auction/ Sad news
This message is from: Jodie Gilmore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Jodie, > Turlock is in California, 13 miles south of Modesto. If you are not > familiar with Modesto, try about an hour or so from San Francisco > Paul, Carson City, Nevada Hmm. This isn't TOO far.. only about a day's drive. Would be worth the drive to pick up an affordable draft horse or team!! I had a percheron filly back in NC, and sold her because I was working full-time and already had a riding horse, and couldn't spend enough time with her. I still miss her, and wish I'd never sold her... You can "never go back", but I could try!! :) thanks for the info--does anyone have a way of finding out when the next year's acution will be? I'll be in L.A. in October next year, so if all works out, I could go to the auction on the way home... thanks again for the reply, Jodie Gilmore PS: I didn't introduce myself to the list, so I guess I should. I am a freelance technical writer and horse trainer in SW Washington state. I personally don't own a Fjord (yet), but my folks own two, and I'm buying their foal from this year (after she's weaned). My husband and I have an 11-month old daughter (our first), Naomi. Naomi and I are going to share Inge, the foal, as she grows up. And, I'm trying to convince my non-riding husband to get a Fjord too--I think a Fjord would be the perfect mount for him. I'm 35, Paul the husband is 39. Any Fjord owners close to us?? ta ta for now, -- Jodie Gilmore Freelance Technical Writer Washougal, WA
RE: draft horses and killer prices
This message is from: Jodie Gilmore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well, I'm not "physically" handicapped, but am legally blind--does that count? I like Fjords because they are calm and cute. Right now, my 11-month old daughter rides with me, in a backpack, and knowing that my Fjord hardly EVER spooks or acts silly is a great comfort. (not that accidents can't happen, but they are less likely with my Fjord than with other horses I've ridden). I worked at a therapeutic riding program in NC, and it was very rewarding. They didn't have any Fjords, though. And I doubt they would have taken Belgians, because of their huge size. --- Jodie Gilmore Freelance Technical Writer Washougal, WA
Re: Turlock Auction/ Sad news
This message is from: Jodie Gilmore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Where is Turlock? Perhaps I could buy one or two of those draft horses next year...but I bet the sale is nowhere near me... --- Jodie Gilmore Freelance Technical Writer Washougal, WA
Re: Y2K
This message is from: Jodie Gilmore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I agree with Steve on the Y2K "problem". I'm a technical writer, and have worked in the software industry for over 10 years. I find that the majority of the people (like my mom) who are "scared" by the Y2K thing (which the media has blown out of proportion due to nothing else interesting to talk about) are people who do NOT make their living by computers--they are scared of computers, so they are also scared of problems with computers. My take on it is this--it's not only the *consumers* who will be affected by Y2K glitches in programs. The business *owners* will be too, so it is beneficial to their bottom line to smooth out most problems beforehand, and they will do so. There will be places in the programs that didn't get fixed/caught, but I do not think any of the bank, satellite, financial guru, etc. type businesses want to lose money, and they will do what is necessary to keep from doing that. Better off worrying about the polar ice caps melting (another of my Mom's favorite topics...) But she *does* own two Fjords, so she can't be all bad! :) :) :) --- Jodie Gilmore Freelance Technical Writer Washougal, WA
