This message is from: Johna Nielsen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I would like to introduce myself, admitting that I have been lurking on
this list since February. I saw my first fjord horse at a show about two
years ago. I was so charmed that I wanted to learn more about this
beautiful breed.
I am the director of a residential treatment program for 40 adolescent boys
and girls in South Dakota. We have used horses in a pet-facilitated
therapeutic component for many years. We have worked with whatever horses
have been donated to our program, or grade horses that we could purchase
very reasonably. Thus, to make a generalization, most of the horses we work
with are old, or do not have the needed training or patience or energy to
work therapeutically with children.
When I began to learn about the fjords, it became apparent to me that
fjords could make wonderful therapy horses. Unfortunately I also learned
that they are not inexpensive. So I have been working to figure out how to
secure well trained fjords to work with our children.
To make a long story short, I was just notified that I will receive a grant
to purchase three fjord mares. Therefore I am looking for well-trained (to
ride and drive), people-oriented mares. My preference is for mares that
are proven or currently bred for summer foals. I am looking for mares that
are gentle, have good breeding, have been evaluated and registered with the
NFHR.
I really enjoy this list, as I have learned so much just by lurking. So
thanks to everyone for all the fascinating reading. And if any readers of
this post have information about fjords for sale that may be of interest
for me, I would appreciate a private email response.
Johna Nielsen
Woodfield Center
Beresford, South Dakota
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