news article
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is about a woman traveling cross country, her pack horse is a Fjord, to give the dog a comfortable ride! Ever try to set a dog on a thoroughbred? Marsha http://www.mohavedailynews.com/articles/2008/03/10/news/local/local1.txt Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
liquid P**p
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] I would suspect an allergy. We had a gelding that did that, sometimes when stressed, often not. Just make sure they are getting their water and try changing the hay. I used to try and give him some ProBios or something, but it never made any difference. He was also the one that looked rabid if he ever got any clover. So, he just has bouts once in awhile. Rest of him was super healthy. Marsha 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
Picture alert
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the latest issue of Equussource (free publication of Southern States feed store) there is a picture of Frodo (Ellen Davidson's foal - sire is LFF Ulend, our gray) on a horseball, it is great. Also on-line you can see that picture and one of DC Teodor, our Fjord foal this year (DC Dagney X OH Wynn). They are the only Fjords, but we are happy they are there and Hurrah that Frodo is actually in the magazine! http://www.equussource.com/foalsforlove/0607_foalslideshow.jsp Love photo contest. (we are under DC Teodor and Frodo is under unamed foal with ball) Marsha in VA and WV The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Other life
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Has been very enjoyable to hear what talented Fjord folks do. We (Curt and Marsha) are retired AF (me: 22 1/2 yrs, Curt 25). We then were both defense contractors here in the DC area (read: doing what we did in the AF, but don't have to go to war anymore). Curt was in Intelligence (can't tell you what he did, have to shoot you) and I was/am in the weather field (total of 32 years now). Curt retired to work with the horses, we have 4 breeding stallions, bunch of young stock, and are building our dream house (courtesy of Pat Wolfe's log home school) and an arena (slow!!!), we have lots of woods, but the trail building is slow. I am still working, probably will forever, still enjoy it, but would love to do a little more telecommuting when the house is done. Marsha Korose Curt Pierce We have a couple 6 year old green horses that need new homes Call Curt www.deepcreekfjords.com No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mail The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: jumping in Bozeman
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Notice in this article that the only horse mentioned by name and breed was the Fjord!!! Their uniqueness always stands out. I love it. Marsha Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Passing of Alex Wind
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List Sorry to hear of Alex's passing, what a nice lady. My story: A few years back, some of us (Mid-Atlanticans or is it Midatlantians?) got together to do a draft clinic in southern VA. I took my oldest gelding, he was supposed to be a fine example, he did well, let ALL the beginners go thru the cones with a log again, and again, and again. I didn't tell them that he was going along himself, we could have let him go, he would have woven thru those cones just fine, but he was a real confidence builder.Anyway, we were indoors doing harness fitting, and he is not a solid citizen as a model horse (work is where it's at Why are we just STANDING here?) A lot of folks were trying to drape harness on and off him, and suddenly he stopped fidgeting, became a model Fjord, doing great, I was so proud! I went to his offside and found Alex giving him a massage and soothing him, he just LOVED it, you could tell that she really had a hand with horses, and she did love the Fjords. HE was great for all the rest of the harness hanging, we could do as long as we wanted as long as Alex didn't stop!! Sigh.. It's hard to lose friends. Marsha Korose in VA and WV (I learned how to spell schizophrenic today) We have some Fjords for sale: http://www.deepcreekfjords.com 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
Re: 'Bye to Sven
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] For all the folks who might not have heard my Sven story. In the late 80's I was a newbie driver in CA with my Thoroughbred and Karen was also somewhat of a newbie, driving Sven. We went to the CA driving shows, the little CDEs to start and a great clinic in Ore. I knew I wanted to drive (forever) and my horse was not in the best health (track injuries) and I had a severe case of horse envy (the first in my life!!!) in the case of Sven. He was so well behaved, and cute and a great driving pony, right size... the stallion part never made much impression on me (he was the first stallion I ever met, how was I to know?). One day in Oregon, I asked Karen if I could drive the Fjord and she countered with, Only if I can drive the Thoroughbred. I then proceeded to pester poor Karen with where do you get one, who else is in the community, stories, addresses, names, info (and this was pre-Internet!!). Karen got a mare for her growing herd and the mare came pregnant, I was going to get the foal..EXCITEMENT Then I got orders for Alaska and being a single folk then, I could only manage taking the one horse, so off we went (Fjordless) but with visions of sn in my head. Arrive Alaska, pester only Fjord person I meet (Jerry Friz) until Thoroughbred passed away (track injuries) then he helped me get my first Fjord. So Sven has always been the perfect Fjord (and selfishly, my first Fjord) in my mind, I loved his type, his mind, his Fjord-capableness and have kept my ear open for all his activities that have been reported. I will miss him. Marsha Korose in WV (where we now have 15+ Fjords and the goal is to introduce folks back here to Sven-like Fjordies so they can be as happy as we are) PS: And Sven round about got you Curt Pierce (my better horse half), so he has had to listen to Sven stories since he met me. 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
Re: wasted
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reference the string: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 12/6/2006 1:54:09 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: These horses have never been shown, we don't waste our time in the show ring. Hi Bonnie. Just wondering about the statement, these horses have never been shown, we dont waste our time in the show ring. Thanks Lisa for the nice response. I, too, was a little disconcerted, we all have these great horses and we do what we do best with them. Since I work (8) and commute (3-4), I look on shows as scheduled fun with my horses. Some of ours do draft (log/sled) or trailride or drive at home but I don't have time for enuf of that. For me, scheduled shows give me an outlet where I get to go and work my horses and we all have a lot of fun. To me, the show ring can be the county fair (open grass), the CDE marathon, parades, the 25th anniversary, expos (indoors+ out), etc. IF I ever retire, I think I will turn our arena into a show ring and just invite friends out to play horse Marsha in VA (PS, the horses have Curt all day to train and talk with them, I am the 8-5 stick in the mud that needs scheduled fun to survive!) http:www.deepcreekfjords.com _ ___ Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Fjords and Icelandics
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Funny how some of us have noted the similarities, the only other breed of horse I have let me horse-crazy, horse-loving, husband bring home is an Icelandic. We have 2 (and one on the way) and I find them more reserved and and WAY FASTER than the Fjords, yet they also give me the comfortable trusty feeling and good karma I get with the Fjords. But never have either breed turned their noses up at the other. In fact in the pecking order of the big pasture, lone gelding is boss and icelandic mare is next. Everyone has worked this out in their (discussing behind our back) way and it works fine. It is neat to see the herd galloping up for dinner with two tolters in the crowd. Both are line-back duns (one black and one brown) so guess they get to stay. Marsha Korose Whose horses are in WV and I am in VA so I am only a weekend horser _ ___ Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Youngsters
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] I read the following: There seems to be a window of opportunity when they are young that can't be completly made up for if you start taking them out and about when they are 5 or 6. in the last digest and altho there are some great ideas flowing around, I think this thought may make folks looking at older Fjords take pause. My primary example is my first Fjord, 5+ years old, halter broke, good home, that I wisked away to become the 3-time Versatility champ of the NE show. I have said that the only breed I would trust that can START as an older (5-6-7) horse from scratch is Fjords. I have seen other examples, Fjords tend to be slow maturers, easy learners, and if the program involves trust and consistent learning, take a chance on that older Fjord. Marsha In VA PS - We now also have Icelandics and I may have to extend the older start factor to them to, Icey folks always wait till 5+ to even start most of their horses - Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out.
Driving a single vs pair
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List i have to agree that sometimes horses trained as a pair are a bit of a hassle as singles. My pair LOVES to go together and sometimes get snitty alone, but we try and give them those opportuities as they arise, it is good for them. It is nice to have a really steady horse, tho, that you can attach a young one to so they get the aha moment faster. We had a nice mare (13h2) that was ground driving fine, but when hitched single was very diffident, just not sure. We put her with her sister (14h3) two times around the farm and she was then much easier to bring along single. She now is driving single with a family that loves to go out with her, she gains a lot of courage with every drive and that first experience with her sister did a lot. We have a lot of youngsters to bring along this next year and I am sure our two steady eddies will be happy to mosey along with them to show them the ropes. Marsha (in VA and WV, if it is Friday, I must be heading west, if it is Sunday, I am going east) www.deepcreekfjords.com - See the all-new, redesigned Yahoo.com. Check it out.
RE: age to breed
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am sure Curt would be chiming in if he were here, he is at the NY Fjord show this weekend. We had two mares here last year for breeding, they were 3, looked very mature (much more than my 3 year old). One bred very easily and had a beautiful foal this spring, the other just would not take. SHe was back for breeding this year, all went well. We do not breed our horses till they seem mature to us and willing. We bred our (not as mature last year) three year old this year. We have 3 3year olds now and altho one is very mature looking, we do not breed our 3 year olds. We had a 3 year old come for breeding a few years back and she looked immature to me, sure enuf, she never would have anything to do with the stallion. ALtho it is the owner's perogative we don't push horses (last year's 3-year old owner was understanding) as it is a bit of a hazard for us, too. We also bred a maiden mare last year who was 9. She had a lovely colt this year. When you are venturing into the breeding area, pick your FIRST foray with experienced breeders. You can learn alot about breeding cycles, proper vet attention for a successful breeding and how to look at the pedigrees (or evals if available) for the best choices. We have had a mare here as little as 2 weeks when an owner is knowlegable about their mare and works with their (and our) vet as neccesary. my 2 cents Marsha (in WV this weekend, horse sitting, will be 95-100 later this week:-O) Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail Beta.
re: scam
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fred We got that notice too, just 1-2 days ago. Could someone have gotten a list form the NFHR site or the list??? Sure seems a poor excuse for a scam. Who can we send this trash to? I like to notify as many authorities as I can when I see these things. Marsha
Re: brag alert
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Karen Congrats on the great time you had on your Trail trial (try saying that three time) ANd a special congrats to Sven, he has been my hero for years, it was Sven, back in his earliest days that got me hooked on Fjords. I had a Thorobred (just learning to drive) and you had Sven and we were both in the same club in CA. He got me going and now we have (too) many Fjords and I am driving a beautiful Erland son stallion in my pair and both of them remind me always why I love this breed. You go boy! Marsha Moving to WV, the house shell is up and should have a roof on in 1-2 weeks. - How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messengers low PC-to-Phone call rates.
Brag - Elk Creek CDE
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List Just a note to tell you about the super CDE we had last month - Elk Creek in MD, our only real show for the year, we are busy moving. Showed Solvar (8 yr old white gelding by Vilar Brim) and Ulend (7 year old stallion by Erland). They have been my pair for 2 years now. We had a very good dressage test (low 50's) with a 9 for presentation (our first 9!) and a cones time with no time penalties (great!) DId have a driver glitch, drove thru one pair of cones backward and were eliminated, still would have been a good time. ON the cross country Sunday, we had NO time penalties in A, D or E and great pulses, etc. All in all a great CDE. We were last to go on the marathon ( a 2:10 start) and it was 90+ degrees. As we went thru each hazard, the announcer would say: And the Fjords are at hazard 2...3...4...5...etc. Since we were last, all the volunteers at each hazard were cheering, as they could now go home! I was proud of the boys, and thanks to Sue Frievald (Fjord owner) who is my ever patient and fun groom and to Martie and John Bolinski (Fjord owners) who were our MD hosts. You can see the pictures from the CDE at: www.picsofyou.com (GO to current exhibit, Your photo gallery, Recent events, Elk Creek CDE. We are competitor 15) Marsha in West Va now as we are house building (PS our house was created at the Pat Wolfe Log Building school (Fjord owner) So we basically hang around with Fjord people at every opportunity) Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta.
Ref boots
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List In response to the boots question We have successfully used Old Mac boots for driving. We have used them in a small show, no problem. We have even used them to cover both front feet when we lost a shoe on one and still had the other, used the Old Macs on both fronts (1 still with shoe) and continued on with the show. I have used them on one horse in a pair and not the other, didn't get any interference. Watch the inserts tho. I have pretty large sizes (5/6) and they seem to be a bit too wide, but when we put in inserts, the horse brushed the inside backs so much, we wore off a strap. I asked a judge about them as I was using them to protect one horse's poor feet (usually shoes, but fixing a problem at the time) and they were pretty non-committal. We received no penalties. I know Muffy Seaton used them for awhile and we had her advice too. We keep a couple pairs in the trailer now for emergencies. Horses who wore them seemed to accept them with no problems or worries (they were Fjords after all!) Marsha in VA
Re: driving
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Warren You sound like a very careful and considerate driver, also knowlegable. It seems that you are going above and beyond in your training methods and being very through. I might think that your heart and mind are a bit worried tho. While I think a driver should always have cautions in mind, take every care, watch ahead, be psychic you should also have fun. If you have a positive, definite attitude when you are driving, it will translate to your horses. I hope that mine sure don't know that I only weigh 10% of their weight (sans carriage) and they think I am 10 feet tall and in control. Make sure your confidence shines thru as I am POSITIVE that our mindset is felt by the horse(s) riding and driving. (ALL - remember the previous threads on visualizing while riding? It works while driving too). Marsha in VA where we are going to visualize doing great in our last CDE of the year - end of Oct
Geldings and evaluations
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes You can take geldings and be in an evaluation. I would think that an owner would want to do this because: 1) they have fun showing the horse in various disciplines and he is good at it 2) they wish to stay involved and active in Fjord events 3) a good score for a gelding assists the record for a good sire/dam I would suggest that the owner attend an evaluation or two and see just what is involved (costs, equipment, level of experience involved, atmosphere of the event, etc. I am not sure, but I believe a horse must have a conformation evaluation in order to be eligble for a medallion with the performance tests, I think that one could enter the performance tests only and get scores, but a medallion also includes a conformation test. Anyway, go find an evaluation (in your half of the country!) and test drive the situation before. Marsha Owner of Caribu the wonder Fjord, blue ribbon gelding with a silver medallion in Intro performance. NE Versatility champ also. Now earning his oats at Morven Park Equestrian center with a 68 year old driver/rider career number 3? or4? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Reference the new Herald
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi lIst Sandy (and Beth, I am sure there is enuf work there for a crowd!) I am so glad you stepped up to the Herald. It has always been a favorite of mine for years, I read it AS SOON as it hits the table. I have submitted articles and been tickled to be printed, I save them all, I use the show results page to keep track of our ventures, and I have met a few new farms and learned a lot of new Fjord lore. BUT I did not at all receive the last issue (Spring) Catherine had to send us one from the left over pile. And I have not received this issue yet, I am totally disheartened. It is my hope that now that it is back in a Fjord-lover's hand, it will just get back to normal. And of course, thanks to the last two months fiasco, we have lost out on some good contacts I am sure as those are the prime issues for people breeding, I figure our ads were toast. All this proves is that our breed group is not large enuf yet to have the uber-glossy that some other breeds have (and I for one am glad, these mags are not REAL to many of their recipients). I will be happy to get an ultra-newsletter, that has pertinent info on board meetings, registry info, recent show results, upcoming events and some nice info stories, I will certainly try and support you in that. Keep it real and keep it timely and I will love you guys, but I noted it said interim (don't blame you guys, I have a full time job too and I don't know how you do it). So BOARD folks, let's make sure that the next editor has some equity and realizes that we want a timely, info-mercial for a bunch of fanatical fjord owners, not the situation we just got out of. THanks Marsha in VA where it is still near 80 degress at 0430 AM each morning and I am SICK of the humidity Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
RE: lost phone and Fjord babies
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] For all that have cell phones (I have lost mine twice) it helps to have HOME typed in as an address (I might just make it 1HOME now) that is how mine was returned (twice, did I say?). I might also put EMERGENCY in with my husband's phone programmed, never can tell. THose Fjord babies now LOVE the hose, this is the perfect time of year to get them used to it, hot days, we hose off legs and bodies of needed every day as I bring them in. Also, we are doing the rain in the face hosing of both mamas and babies, it will help when they need that fast emergency bath before a show that always happens someday... Marsha in VA where it has been 95+ for days, radio man says seems like 101, 102, 105, ) - Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page
Another brag if you can stand it
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is another Wh hooo if you can stand it, those of you that know Curt and me will understand all of this. The July issue of Equine Journal just came out. i don't know if there are a lot of different editions, ours covers mid-Atlantic type area, I know there is a lot of repetition between editions. In the pony highlight section there is a nice Fjord article, featuring Fjord owner Linda Sverson-Kerr. The pictures include one of Curt driving a mare at one of the evaluations, don't remember who it was offhand, he has taken horses to evaluations for a couple owners so far. THere are also ads from Fjord breeders, to include our full pager. But if you look in the Spotlight section, they have done a story on our farm - Deep Creek Farm - where they interviewed Curt. if you didn't know our whole history before, there it is. It kind of sounds like Curt decided to stay with me as a result of my fabulousfjords! And to top off the fact that this is our issue...on the front is a picture of Gloria Austin driving a 5-up at her horse center in FL (at last Jan CAA learning weekend) and if you look at the left edge of picture there is a person with spectacles watching her (and drooling) as she goes by, that is me. Marsha Korose
Herald
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have still not received our Herald. I have given up. Marsha in Virginia Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: New Ebay Fjord
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Carole you are right.eye too small also I am a sucker for Fjord items, but pass that one by lady with Rock* (something) art designs (Colo) has lovely Fjords on her art. Marsha Solveig NEEDS to have that foal today, I have lost a bit too much sleep!
RE: Fjord vs Haflinger
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] The person who was driving a pair of Fjords and a pair of Haflingers (as a 4-up) was our own Dave Mcwethy (camptown Dave) who very successfully drives Fjords, Haflingers, minis and anything else he can get his reins on. He may have some inputs. When people ask us - Is this a haflinger? We say No, it is a whole-linger. I have seen many different Haflingers here on the East Coast, some stocky, some elegant, some large, some small, some hot, some laid back. I think there is a lot more variety in their breeding programs. Marsha in VA Yesterdays temp started at hi 50's in AM and DROPPED to 30's by PM BRRR - Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web
Ref: Fjord Prejudice
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have had a multiple number of Fjord moments when interacting with trainers over the last 10 years and I am sure they will continue. 1) the trainer who was scared/run away with/mad at previous Fjords. Since the lady was a phenomenal trainer with great information we went and learned a lot, hoping that her view is different now (but she always insisted on riding on the back of the carriage). A great trainer is willing to take each horse as they come 2) The trainer who said that neck is too strong and moved the rein immediately down on the bit. Tried to learn what I could (good info was presented) but ensured that I moved the rein where I was comfortable. 3) Great trainer who was able to say: Hmmm different, but not. Let's learn together. What a great dressage lady. 4) Super well known dressage rider who feels that it is fun to learn about other breeds, Curt is going for a lesson with some Icelandic pals. A real Viking moment. If you are new to Fjords, learn your horse first and try clinics/instructors that slowly move you up in capability, both you and your horse(s) happy at having each lesson. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO USE THE TRAINER THAT COMES WITH YOUR BARN. Also, the closest one may not be the answer either. Look at the other students and horses and see how happy they are, I can talk about trainers all day (and my poor husband does not have the greatest luck training me, my horses-yes, me-difficult) Marsha in VA Sloppy wet today - Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web
Stallion presence
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey List: During the discussion I am reminded of the Fjord Horse description from Norway: The eyes should be like the mountain lakes on a midsummer evening, big and bright. A bold bearing of the neck like a lad from the mountains on his way to his beloved. Well-defined withers like the contours of the mountains set against an evening sky. The temperament as lively as a waterfall in spring, and still good-natured. This says it all. Our two stallions are pastured side by side in paddocks that can see the other horses. They spend MOST of their time looking just like this description as they gaze at the others (keeping a watchful eye as stallions are supposed to). It is absolutely paramount that stallions behave and in this vein, we took an 8 month old prospect to the PA horse expo last weekend to add to his life training skills. He was great, walked around in the buildings, stayed in a stall on the floor, and had to be by himself when the other boys were doing demos. He had company most of the time so it was a positive experience. We had fun. Marsha in VA (with Curt in WV most of the time, but this too shall pass). - Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web
ANOTHER show/fun reply
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List Had to put in a few cents worth. We do a bit of showing, I do enjoy some scraps of silk once in awhile, our schedule depends on what else is going on, some years are better than others. I am not the best showman, a true amateur, but I sure like taking the Fjords out as that makes the day for me. I had a Throughbred mare years ago, beautiful, nicest mover I ever had, doing 1st level (AT HOME ONLY). At a show, she was unreasonable, couldn't even do Traininglevel dressage (I wasn't driving then), I was embarrassed, uncomfortable, fighting mad, and very unhappy to not participate with my friends and compatriots. Our only social outlets are horse-related (sad state, eh?) and my facilities are limited, so it is with great delight that we take the Fjords to local shows, trail drives, county fairs, 4H demos, plow days, expos anything that comes along. They are usually well behaved (99%), it gets us all away from yard work (I don't do much housework!) they make great impression! s on folks and I am having a great time every time I go out. Could be a great ribbon fest or could be a great social time, I find that as long as I can afford to get out, we will go and see friends. Marsha in VA WHere the DAILY thunderstorms remind me too much of Florida, not VA. Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Yahoo! Messenger
In reference to alternate ways to obtain Fjords
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List I noted with pleasure the email of the lady who now has Harrison Fjord. There are other ways to enjoy FjordsGet to know a breeder. We currently have 2 Fjord geldings out on lease. The Leasees pay for upkeep, shots, worming, shoes, tack, etc. Our oldest (18 this year) has done it all, totally trained for riding, driving and draft and he was just doing a weekly kid's lesson, as our time was tied up in training youngsters. A wonderful older lady is leasing him, enjoying trail riding 5 days per week, getting a cart to drive him and he is at a public Horse Park (magnificent really) where she is curator of the Carriage museum. he is seen by LOTS of folks as he is a boarder, there all the time, he has made tons of new friends and this is great exposure for the Fjords. I don't lose my first Fjord, we see him and get to drive the others at this park, win-win. Our other gelding is teaching kids lessons at a friends barn (she has Fjords also) and perhaps one of them will need a Fjord of her own someday, meanwhile he gets needed milage (it is a good situation, we know it well). SoIf you want to know more about Fjords and don't have one, cultivate a breeder in your vicinity (most have open invitations out) and see if something can be done that may or may not lead to ownership, but will get you your Fjord fix or your Fjord taste prior to buying. This can be done at Rivoire's driving vacation, it seems to be her MO. We would love to have a working student someday. Alternatives.something to think about. Marsha in VA where the temps went from 65 on Sun to windchill of 5 today! PS. We also may have a coming 2 year old go visit a driving friend, whose son has fallen in love with her sweet mouthy ways. horse would get ground driving and attention and the Mom would find out if this is a passing phase for son or the real thing. Win-win!
RE: Gone to the top
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi list Jean you are right, Pat Wolfe can pick them and he does a darn good job training them too. He picked Sonny out at the Norway evaluation and over the years has brought the fabulous Felix, and other great stallions back to North America and has probably had one of the biggest effects on our breeding program here of any one. Pat, some day I would like to hear the WHOLE story about your stallion hunts and maybe another Herald article is due. Please? Marsha in VA The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com
Glory bits and the change in weather
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ref the bit discussion. Looks like a lot of folks will be going out to get G. bits, which is great, I swear they are the BEST Fjord driving bits and some folks swear by them for riding. I have some information for you all, if you want to get further, I used butterflys as a single and just naturally started to use them with my pair. Muffy Seaton (reknowned driving person) here said yes, the bit is fine, but the butterfly cheeks are not good for a pair, the inner lines tend to pull the cheeks out of alignment, she suggested the liverpool cheek butterflys for the pair. I did that, I personnally don't like liverpools, but the bit cheeks don't pull out and these liverpools are nicely made. More trivia!! Change in weather, notice the colic cases coming up? As the weather changes make sure your horses get water that they want will drink as we go into the colder temps. I was very suprised to have a colt weanling refuse the first cold water of the season as he was confused 2 years ago, that could lead to problems. I now have 2 buckets for a weanling stall and monitor them carefully. Keep an eagle eye on newcomers and youngsters asthe season progresses! Marsha in VA where the temps are really falling this week, need to get those heated buckets out soon. The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com
Re: bits
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Someone asked about bits. I have a box o' bits from previous Throughbreds, we only use fat snaffles for riding and draft and butterfly mullen mouths for driving. SO one of these days I will have a bit sale.. Marsha in VA
Misc on showing
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List Hurrah to KMac (Re: raising the standards ). As usual you put it right on, especially about the carriages. If you are just starting out, please don't use that buggy in grandpa's barn, that gives me shivers. But do show in a wirewheel if you are starting with that. We have a wirewheel to start the youngsters and if they are in that and we wish to go show, we (paint it again) take it and WE WEAR HELMETS and maybe use a bucking strap (:-0). As the horses move up in capability, we adjust the system (and hats!). I showed 3 horses in Intro driving at the VA eval and did 2 with straw hats and 1 with a helmet, that was the stages we were at! COngrats to all the participants at the Western eval, sounded like fun. Re: geldings at evals. We have taken 3 with varying results. One has his blue ribbon/silver medallion and of course if the most versatile guy on Earth, it was FUN to show people his capabilities. I don't believe (check on this) that a confirmation score is required to do the utility (ride/drive/draft) tests. I encourage you to show your geldings in the utility tests for a GREAT experience for both of you. (Of course to get a medallion, I think you need confirmation) BUt one can go to an eval for 1 or 2 utility classes and enjoy the total Fjord experience. Go for it Marsha in VA
Ol Macs
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Martie I asked about this earlier thisy ear. We have been using Old Macs for one horse with the other shod (a pair obviously). Muffie Seaton (great driving judge and in our area, luckily) said she felt that Old macs were shoes and since the rules say any shoes are allowed, they fit as shoes. She uses all kinds of items and is familiar with many different ways of going. She does not put easy Boots, etc in the class of shoes. I have only shown at a pace with the boots, that was pretty low key. The shows we have been in all have had decent footing for the barefoot ponies. I was going to do a local CDE next weekend, but my pair at the moment has a foal with it, so we opted out. I will do the winter indoor trials with Old Macs if I need to. I asked at the indoor trial at Lexington and they would have let me use the boots, but the arena was such nice footing, I let them be barefoot. I guess your attendence hinges on the judge and perhaps TD opinion. If you could ask them ahead, it would be best. Cones and dressage would probably be in good arena footing or grass, so you mostly are worrying about the marathon, I assume. I am going to keep pushing about the Old Macs at different venues, as I sort of like keeping the shoes off if I can. Anyone else on the list had any Old Mac adventures? I believe that as Shoe Alternatives, they should be allowed. 'course I have been VERY low profile this year, hardly out much at all, almost everything fun shows this year. Marsha in VA Where it is finally dry, so you drought folks must be getting our rain. BTW: I love my aprons (great to hide in as K Mac says) Just sew a rectangle that goes about mid ankle, put a simple waistband, use a blanket pin to keep it around you and go! The Fjord is not suitable for top hat outfits ( unless put to a road coach???), they are suitable for country turnouts and it is really fun to work on these set ups.
Re: embryo transfer
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have a great 2 year old colt that had a surrogate mom - a brown quarterhorse. You may have remembered his story, his mom died shortly after his birth, he was one of Julie Will's Old Hickory foals. She went to great lengths to obtain a nurse mare from the University nearby, saving him. He was with the quarterhorse mom (almost exclusively) until joining us at about 5 months. Have seen no indication that this made any difference, he is 100% Fjord in every way. Marsha in Va STOP THE RAIN PLEASE
Trailer talk
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi LIst A plug for stock trailers. We have a 14 foot (wish it was 16 foot) bumper pull and can haul 3 big Fjords, 1 Fjord and meadowbrook, 2 Fjords and smaller 2 wheel cart or mamas and babies whatever. We also have a 20 foot gooseneck (no dressing room etc.) Can haul 4 Fjords and meadowbrook and 4 wheel or 4 (adult ) horses, separate small area for 1 stallion or a really small youngster we wish to separate AND a 4 wheel cart. THe possibilities grow (as your Fjord herd grows!!) which it seems they do. Love our stock trailers (and so do the horses) Marsha in VA where it has been raining for 40 days and 40 nites.. or seems like it Yahoo! Tax Center - File online, calculators, forms, and more http://tax.yahoo.com
Re: Norwegian Names chat
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List Just a note, I too look often for Norwegian names. I have a couple books I picked up on Ebay that are not particularly good reads, but have lots of names. Or Amazon.com, just search for Norwegian and names and see if there is something you like. BOth were used and very reasonable. I got a kids book that was a real find. Also I am reading The Greenlanders (forgot the author)and it has many names (too bad the book is a real snorer!). Even on the web searches, type Norwegian and names or baby names and get some interesting hits. Reference the bridle discussion: Nosebands and browbands and throat latches are the ones to watch. I have cob, regular and warmblood sizes and the side pieces are not the real problem, the nose and brow and throat are. I have had all three custom made for Someone in the barn at sometime. And we can discuss harness at another time.. Marsha in VA Who has a real job and no time, but the Digest is my daily entertainment! Yahoo! Tax Center - File online, calculators, forms, and more http://tax.yahoo.com
Trailers
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi LIst Just an opinion for the person loking at trailers. I really like stock trailers, especially for the Fjords. My biggest Fjord (and first) was hauled in my old 2-horse (Thorobred) and used to try and scoot under the butt bar. In a stock trailer, the horses (usually) get to choose how they travel and I have found that there are individual (horse-type) preferences. I like to let them choose if I can. Also, almost all get to enter and EXIT facing forward. This has meant that we have never (with 8 horses and hauling others once in awhile) (Knock on wood here that we continue) had a horse more than just momentarily hesitate to get in or out. We have a small 14' and goose 20' stocks and (carriages aside) never will have any other type. Been to the dressage shows, the fancy carriage shows, trail rides etc...etc. Look into it, prices are better and you can also haul the lawntractor to the lawntractor vet if needed. Marsha in VA Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com
Results of the PA Horse Expo escapade
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List Just an update on the PA Horse Expo - Harrisburg PA, that we were a part of last weekend. Curt, the ever patient, was there early Thurs, set up the booth, washed all 3 Fjords (I said, don't let them take off their blankets in public till they get clean!) and did everything. We had a successful Fri/Sat/Sun, crowds were large, completely filling all the aisles alot on Sat. He did a 3 min riding demo with Ulend (4 year old stallion) each day with appropriate script and music. i did a 10 min driving demo on Sat and Sun with the pair of geldings (5 yr old Solvar and 5 yr old Tobyn). We had SUPER help from Fjord friends (old and new) Joe Glick from Denver, PA, Debi Williams from Waterford PA, Martie and John Bolinski from Northeast MD, John Herr and Diane Singley from Catawissa PA, and Debbie and Charles Todd from Jackson NJ. WHat a great time we all had, the booth was more of a Fjord promotion booth vs a single farm effort as we did not think many breedings would result from this outing. Ulend was great, he was very at home with his public from the minute he got to the stall on the floor, Curt had the door open almost all the time with lots of folks (especially kids) invited in to touch and pat. What a great rep he was, he did get tired tho, and we substituted Solvar twice at the ends of the day, which worked out well. We used up all the flyers and cards we had, running out daily, seems kids collect cards in that area, hopefully their parents will read them, too! We had quite a few serious inquiries, maybe this will move some folks toward some Fjords. Anyway, we still have the trailer to clean out and could use some warmer weather here. I am tired. Marsha in VA (where the Fjords left at home were disappointed!) Side note: The only driving for the whole weekend was a chariot with 2 Friesians and a 6-up of leopard Appys with a stage coach. Both of these were ONLY in the nite show. There was NO other driving (but me) for 3 days. I was suprised. Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
PA Horse Expo
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List We have also received only one reply to a request for flyers to distribute. We have no stock currently saleable, and people do ask. We give out old Digests, when we have them, we keep a notebook with the current NFHR phone list, and we let folks copy down addresses in their area, we have them contact the NFHR website (we always have a special framed copy of the website on our picture board) and we try like crazy to lead them to folks we know are breeding Fjords in their general vicinity. But if you had flyers, they would be welcome. Even just word listings: age/experience/size/color/name/price These could be emailed to us, Curt has helped folks put together photos and words, it doesn't have to be as hard as people think. And we can get anywhere from 5-8 cents a copy here if we shop around. But I guess we will again be just trying to interest people in the Fjord breed, only to not be able to answer the big question: Where can I get one??? Our breeding program is young, we will be better off in a few years, but for those folks with an older (and trained!) Fjord that is looking for a sale, these expos get a lot of folks. We have some super folks volunteered to help at our booth, which is not NFHR sponsored, but will be a tribute to Fjords, none the less. Also, we do use videos, any we have gathered, Beth and Sandy graciously provided us a homemade one two years ago, it is the favorite of all. We keep a video on ALL THE TIME the booth is open. We have old Equitana KY footage, a Norwegian video (in Norwegian!), and we have even been known to put on the old mane cutting video. Off my Whine fest for now. We will have a great time, if you are a Fjord person in Harrisburg PA for the expo on 28-29 Feb or 1 March, come by and see us!!! Marsha in VA Where we just dug out of 24 or so inches of snow. The Alaska Fjord and the Norway Fjord are scoffing at the other light weights! Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day http://shopping.yahoo.com
PA Equine Expo - 28 Feb - 2 Mar
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List This is another notice about the PA Equine Expo that will be held in Harrisburg PA at the end of the month. http://www.horseworldexpo.com/index_PA.htm We are going to promote the Fjord horse, taking our stallion for the Stallion Row and should be doing a short demo (probably Sat and Sun). We will have a small booth next to the stallion stall. If you are interested in marketing your Fjords to folks from all over the Eastern Seaboard, please send us a flyer via email or snail mail. We will let you know the price for 200 copies at the Staples store and ask $10.00 for distribution. This is a great opportunity to get your sales list out to a lot of folks. We have a couple looky-loo customers right now and we always tell folks that there may be a trip involved to find your special Fjord. Curt also tells customers, he will assist them in getting their Fjords back to this part of the country. So Help us make this successful by telling people there ARE wonderful Fjords out there and THEY TOO can own one. Marsha in VA email ads to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day http://shopping.yahoo.com
PA Horse World Expo Feb 2003
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello List Understanding that everyone is concerned about Fjords running around withour homes, I offer an opportunity to all Listers that have Fjords to sell. We are participating in the PA Horse World Expo 28 Feb - 2 Mar 2003 in Harrisburg PA (http://www.horseworldexpo.com/index_PA.htm) We will be taking our stallion (LFF Ulend) gray 3 yr old to the stallion avenue and we will have a small booth promoting Fjords. This is our attempt to promote the Fjord in the Mid Atlantic region, we are trying to get a demo time too for 1-2 daily presentations (probably driving). We have some nice materials with pictures, info, a light up presentation board, the works. We will be glad to offer flyers to folks with your sale horses as we have found most people love to see the Fjords and ask Where can I get one?. We will charge $10 for distribution, we need your flyer by mail or email. I will let everyone know the local charge for making 500 BW copies here, or you can send me 500 yourself. If you send a color flyer, we will display it (and give out BWs) or you can send me color copies, it is too expensive here to get them made. Think about this, especially if you have horses anywhere near the Mid Atlantic for sale(northeast, southeast, etc). We will be glad to take flyers for sale items or sale websites, we do not plan on selling any merchandise. Thanks for listening and remember, if they don't know where you are, you can't sell those beautiful horses. (email is [EMAIL PROTECTED]) Marsha Korose and Curt Pierce in VA (LFF Ulend is looking forward to meeting new Fjord girls next year, he is available by AI also, he knows that there will be no Fjord girls at the PA expo :-( ) Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
problem horse again
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] I totally agree with Lori's comments, I was also unsure about the no riding advice. I rode Thorobreds for many years and if you had one of those I am UP! days, you worked on counter canter and shoulder in and all that stuff that your horse said was too hard on other days! Haven't had many of those days with the Fjords, tho. I don't ride as much, since I mostly drive now (bad back), but when I do, watch out horse because or only reason for being out there is to learn whatever we need to work on (Doing that with 1 4-yr old now). I also find that I do a serious job of looking where I want to go, being aware of all that is going on elsewise of course, but one problem I see in a lot of our students is wandering eyes, LOOK Mom!, What is that other guy doing?, Is that a car out there onthe street? etc. I LOOK where I am going, small circles, corners, straight ahead in the arena middle. I find it works and the horses even FEEL this under saddle. Hard to teach tho. Noe the wierd thing, I think this also works while driving, at least I try. I have some Really good moments (only straight dressage entrance of the day for ex) and some really bad moments (worst circle of the century). I am going to do more but I am convinced that if I get my dimensions right, my circles will really improve. Anyway, a lot of rambling here, but thanks Lori and try it some of you, a potent weapon in the arsenal (surely just one of many) Marsha in VA Where Curt is running this Morrisville Eval this weekend, so guess who gets to stay home with the herd? Yeah me. Anyone who goes, have fun, socialize and I wish I could go!
Re: Wolf teeth
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Had a yearling with the biggest wolf tooth our vet had ever seen. Had another, teeth taken on first visit here by the vet, two good sized ones and my old gelding at 12 or 13 all of a sudden had a wolf tooth erupt, never seen before on the 6 monthly dental checks that I insist on. Oldest wolf tooth they had seen! So my vets are always careful to check my guys, they also seem to think it is a little more common than other breeds. Marsha in VA where we have 3 baby CDEs/horse trials in the next 4 weeks, am I lucky or WHAT! Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com
more microchipping
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just a note. When our first two were microchipped, the vet shaved area, got one in fine, other took THREE tries (very patient gelding - only just two yrs old, I think). When we had the next group MCed, the other vet said, Hey, I do dogs all day long, she didn't shave the area, got each one in smooth as can be. I guess practice counts. Marsha Bristow, VA Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com
Re: Expos and volunteers
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Just a note to follow Steve's about his expo experience and Catherine's volunteer statement. We have promoted Fjords for a couple years at home and away (Equitana and Tenn). I agree with Steve that there is no better way to promote the Fjord than by actually touching one. Since the expo scene has quickly become much more local (from only Equitana 6 years ago to a proliferation of expos in almost every state) it allows us to support them from a more regional base, which should provide breeders and sellers of Fjords with local options, and I feel breeders/sellers should support their local options (sorry it didn't happen Steve). BUT these expos ALWAYS have a charge involved and without support of the NFHR, we have too small an organization base to afford all these expos. So I am sad to say that I bet we will see less folks supporting and promoting Fjords at these expos and there fore less of the general public will be exposed to our great Fjords. We have absorbed the costs of stabling, hotels, travel because we also enjoy the excitement and prospect of promoting our horse breed but the expo charge for booth space/breed space/exposure space is too much for our little operation too, even for our regional club also. Hopefully this will be discussed and evaluated by the appropriate NFHR committees and in the future, there might be an equitable way to support expos. We willl be glad to support events where only the usual costs above are ours for as long as we can, but the expos are out of our reach for the foreseeable future. Thanks for the time. Marsha in VA (Where we now have the neatest display set up, pictures and no where to go)
4-in hand
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi list Just had to tell you all about our great Friday and Saturday happenings. Our friend Pam Umberger, from SW VA came up for Fri PM and Sat AM and we put our 4 driving Fjords together. First as 3's with the two wheelers and each of our leaders separately (which is actually harder to do than 4). The guys caught on pretty fast, no fuss or anxiety, just the herd out for a walk, together! I am exhilerated, but my hands are sore. Everyone behaved very well, we did a little jerry-rigging as this was something new for me and I did not have everything thought out (I need split turrets on the saddle and the attachments for the front two were alot of different connectors) BUt, overall, a real success! Thanks for all the previous good vibes I got from other folks and the help from two good friends who gave up either their Fri PM or Sat AM to help. Pictures are at: www.geocities.com/deepcreekfarm/ (I am the one with a hard hat, that I wear all the time, except at a pleasure class) Marsha in VA with the 4 (Caribu, Solveig, Solvar and Tobyn) and the 2 (Eva (pregnant) and Wynn (only 10 months) Yahoo! Sports - sign up for Fantasy Baseball http://sports.yahoo.com
RE: Fat, hairy Fjords
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] My experience: 1 Fjord born/bred in Alaska - Still the hairiest beast alive after 5 years in VA 2 Fjord (sisters) from NY - Very PC and nice light winter coats in VA, despite NY couple of years. 1 Fjord from NH - had since 4 months, nice PC light coat, once out of the yearling hairy year 1 Fjord from Norway - another very hairy monster No accounting. I do see a nice change when a good vitamin/mineral supplement is regularly used, I believe this helps the coat, hairy or not. Marsha PS - PC is politically correct ;-) very important here 25 miles from DC! Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games http://sports.yahoo.com
GLory bits
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Anyone have the web site of the guy who makes the Glory bits? Old site I had is gone now. Thanks Marsha Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games http://sports.yahoo.com
Lost digests
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quick note on Steve's topic. i too lost about 50% of my digests last Aug. i tried reasoning with A*L for a couple months, they wouldn't admit it, so I dumped them. I now have a free yahoo address just for my digest. There every day like clockwork. Works for me, and I quit bugging poor Steve too. Marsha in VA where we are going to a driving lesson and arena trial this weekend, have to go back to work to rest.
More ski-joering
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List In Alaska, when I got my first Fjoird, I saw all the folks dog-joering. I kept looking at the Fjord and saying, shouldn't I be able to do this?(Never looked at the Thorobred and said that!)It is a goal of mine to try someday (Not in VA, where we get NO snow worth a plugged nickel, but we will move to W VA within a couple years). In Norway, we saw a demo of the kids at the Fjordhest school doing ski-joering , inside their arena, seemed to work just as well there for them as anywhere. Their skis were VERY short, seemed between 2-3 feet to me. I would be very interested in a simple horse harness set up to ski joer without a rider (but Marcy, I may just try your way too). Every winter, I keep sighing. Marsha in VA who has person-skiied for all my life.
great picture
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] There is a great picture of a Fjord horse in snowshoes on an item on Ebay - #1063948575. Only there for 3 1/2 days. Old stereograph, I think. I saw a pair of those horse snow shoes at the museum in Norway 3 years ago (also saw Faksi that day, what a thrill). You look at them and say, no horse would put up with that and then you think of some of the things your Fjords put up with and say, well, only a Fjord would put up with them! Re: the bit warmer. I have a hand warmer that is a sack of sand or something that you can heat in the microwave. I can take that out and wrap around a bit if it were real cold, but mostly we suck it up and hold that cold bit under a shirt for a while. I don't appreciate it, hope the horses do! Marsha in VA where we may see our first snow tomorrow (maybe)
Unique hitches (my point)
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all Just a personal note on the unique hitches, you guys are my heroes. After driving a single Fjord (or two) for 10 years, I ventured into pairs last Jan. (We have just started in Draft for 2 years, single right now (but ALL the horses do it:-) I have access to professional driving help and I use it, but the Fjord people are my inspirations. Here in the East, I was disappointed that I was the only pair at the NE show. But visiting Beth at Starfire and listening to Brian J's stories for a few years, you guys are something, and THE FJORDs CAN DO IT. I have 4 horses now that drive, most together, therefore. I have a pair of 4-in-hand reins on order, the process might be slow, and I will definitely have professional help the first time or two, but we have visions of riding tandem, driving unicorn, drafting 3 abreast, not because anyone here does it, I live vicariously thru you other guys, going ahead and giving me confidence (from a long way away!!!) I never would have thought I would be doing this, but we are, and I love it. Just like the Expos, where we try and introduce the wonderful Fjords to the non-Fjord public, I would like to knock their socks off with their capabilities. I already do with just the pair, but I have bigger plans. Thanks to all you guys who do so much with your Fjords (whether hitches, Progress Days, or higher level CDEs and dressage) you are my inspriation and I will be there too some day. Marsha in VA (where work is really getting in the way of playing with my horses!) Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com
Re: Aloof Fjord
This message is from: M Korose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yeah, I'm behind, 2-3 digests as usual. I also noted this aloofness in just about every Fjord, I think they are careful about where they put their trust at first. None of ours have had bad experiences (that I know) but I am now used to giving them a little time to get to know the rest of the herd (that goes faster than the human part of the herd) and before we ask anything of them. I start right out with my usual barn/stall/crosstie/trailer etiquette, that is expected, but try to spend some time getting to know a new fjord and they turn around slowly. Takes couple weeks to couple months (hard core guy, that one) and then you are cheerfully accepted and bugged as one of the herd. I do love this as my previous horses (Thorobreds) were never interested in humans other than as a feed source. All this Fjord talking/wuffling/noises are great. Marsha in sunny warm VA, why do I have to work?, to pay the feed bills, of course. Buy the perfect holiday gifts at Yahoo! Shopping. http://shopping.yahoo.com
