Re:Richard Shrake Seminar
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Jeanne - so good to hear from someone wanting to take a Richard Shrake Seminar. I've never taken one but have heard his are really terrific. I 'll be 62 this May and also don't care to show (anymore). Trail riding does wonders for a horse as well for people who just want to enjoy life, the great outdoors (whenever it's great that is, in Syracuse NY we have lots of snow and rain so sunny trail-riding days are truly appreciated). Showing can be lots of fun and I've done it a lot (some years far too much) since 1986, but riding for the fun of it without the pressure of a show will bring you years of pleasure! Get out there and get horsin! - Vesle Blakka the mare, and Linda Wollowitz, the wallet!
Re: Sadie and her loss; also, 2 saddles and a bridle for fjords.
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Peg - I am so so sorry about Sadie's colt and the terrible time you all went through in the birthing. Hopefully she will recover with all your good care and the resources of modern medicine! love, Linda Wollowitz Vesle Blakka and I have decided that driving is our forte, so I have some truly fabulous saddles I wish to sell: One Courbette Dressage Saddle, I think it was called a Futura Grand Prix Dressage Black, 17 1/2, Med-Wide Tree. I bought it new at $1250, regularly $1395. I used it for 18 months on and off, plus at one show in Vt. Excellent condition, includes leathers and stirrups: $600. One Courbette Dressage Bridle: Black, plus braided reins and one double set for upper levels, used at ONE show in Vt. in two classes. The package was $375.and is for sale for $200. One Courbette Futura All-Purpose Saddle, also 17 1/2 Med-Wide Tree. Was $1223. new, I got it for $1150. It is in excellent condition and includes leathers and stirrups. Dark Brown: $525. These fit fjords perfectly since Julie Will helped me get the right sizes. I will have the privilege of riding in her saddle from Norway, but only out on trails which was our favorite activity together. It's a wonderful sort-of stock saddle...does anyone who went to Norway remember what kind of saddle pad/blanket they use? Also, East Coasters - look for your registration packet for the Finger Lakes Fjord Horse Show. It should be coming soon to your home/farm. The show will be on Saturday June 14th AND Sunday morning June 15th until classes end. Hopefully there will be more info. in the next Fjord Journal as well. Two four-letter words from Syracuse in April SNOW and RAIN! linda wollowitz
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2003 #25
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: Poem from Aimee Wow! Super poem, better than the original by Jenny Joseph When I am an old woman. The secret is however that we older mares just don't get old when we have these Fjords - they suit us through all phases of womanhood - from crazy games as teens through quiet driving or just sitting in pastures with them by our sides. So there,all you hotdog Thoroughbred, Hackney and Saddlebred owners! (I once owned those breeds, but as I once wrote...been with the rest, now with the best!) Linda Wollowitz in Snowy Syracuse where it's 8 below zero in my yard as I write!
Cross-breeding
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This discussion of crossbreeding is getting VERY OLD. We all know that owners can and will do whatever they want with their Fjords once they have ownership. We all may have individual opinions as to what's good-better-best, or bad-worse-worst for the breed. We'll never be able to stop owners from cross-breeding, so perhaps it's time for a new topic for the New Year! So...HAPPY NEW YEAR.HAPPY FJORDING.SAFE AND BEAUTIFUL FOALINGAND ON WITH THE SHOWS, EVALUATIONS, AND EDUCATION FOR ALL OF US! Linda Wollowitz, the lucky owner of Vesle Blakka, the finest driving horse around! (Not that I'm prejudiced, of course!)
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2002 #264
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wow! What a great piece of writing from Julie! I know a lot of you folks out there miss her just as much as I do...so whoever has all those back issues, keep looking up her great messages, I love hearing from her from time to time! Linda Wollowitz
Pat Wolfe's show
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Last year as well as this one Pat organized a show I would have dearly loved attending - the big problem is that it has fallen both times during Rosh Hashana/Yom Kippur and I am employed during those two weeks. Is there any way that it could be scheduled after those holidays? I know that those dates may affect very few people, but if we could avoid holidays of any kind, we might even better attendance! Thanks! Linda Wollowitz
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2000 #269
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Can the Keurings discussions be put behind us and all of us owners, professionals and amateurs alike just enjoy our Fjords through the winter as we ready them and ourselves for 2001? My very dearest friend, known to most or all of you, Julie Will, continues her treatments for a cure, or at the very least a VERY LONG remission for cancer. In the big picture of life, let's focus together in our thoughts and prayers for her, her family and friends. Thanks!! Linda Wollowitz
Re: naming foals 2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My mare, Stella III, is in foal to Erlend for late April, 2000. Since this is our first, and this year the letter is V for foals, where do you find the names list for authentic Norwegian names for fillies colts? Thanks for any info. you folks out there can share with me. Linda Wollowitz, in thawing, muddy, but sunny Syracuse NY.
Fjord Horse Show Aug 5, 2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Fjord folks - Here in Syracuse we're basking in sunshine and planning a show for you Northeasters. The date is August 5, 2000. That's a Saturday, but the Cayuga County Fairgrounds will be open for us mid-afternoon Friday and camping is available as well. Julie Will is our head contact, and the show committee is rounded out by Chris Loveless, Pat McCurdy, Tammy Savery and me, Linda Wollowitz. We are doing this show in lieu of the NYS Breeders Show which is held in May. We have always been 3rd cousins, not even 2nd cousins to the other show breeds (Saddlebreds, Hackneys, Morgans, etc.) and have usually had to show in a 4-H ring, far from the Coliseum. So... this is the show for you, for us, for our friends and admirerers. We will post the fees (reasonable, probably $8/class), stall fees (refundable except for $10 if you clean up!), hope to see you there! Stella III's mom...linda wollowitz
winter shoes, whoa in norwegian.
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Some quick questions. I have a lovely mare, Stella III who's 9 years old. She goes shoeless, but this winter I would like to drive her around the farm, and ride her as well. Problem is - we get lots of snow in upstate NY - do I need to shoe her so she won't clog up or fall (ie. just like my x-ctry skis if I don't wax them correctly)? Any advice...she's never been shod, should the farrier be fearful? What would it do to her wonderful hooves anyway? Also, how do you say whoa in Norwegian? Thanks! linda wollowitz
