Re: 2011 Educational Forum: Deadline for Registration January 18, 2011
This message is from: ncfjords ncfjo...@aol.com Hello, Ardeth! I sent my payment for the 3 days last week through PayPal. Did you receive that? Thanks so much. Happy New Year! Anne Crandall Nottawa Crossing Fjords Marshall MI -Original Message- From: Ardeth Obenauf laz...@united.net To: fjordhorse fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Tue, Dec 28, 2010 1:06 pm Subject: 2011 Educational Forum: Deadline for Registration January 18, 2011 This message is from: Ardeth Obenauf laz...@united.net The Forum and Annual Meeting being held in Murfreesboro, TN are fast approaching. Deadline for registration is Jan. 18, 2011. Hang out with your fjord friends, learn from the experts, attend hands on sessions with fjord horses present. Attend the banquet honoring the 30th anniversary of the NFHR and the retirement of our beloved Mike May. Spend an evening in Nashville cruising 2nd Avenue, visiting honky tonks and just generally having a good time. In other words, immerse yourself completely in fjordom for a long weekend and beat the winter blahs. Complete details and registration are available at www.nfhr.com. Questions? Contact Ardeth Obenauf, ard...@nfhr.com or 615 347 6453. Hope to see you there! 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
Still some judges behind the times!
This message is from: ncfjo...@aol.com Hello to the list! I don't post often...more of a lurker! However, I just had to vent something that happened to me at an open show last weekend. I am at shows almost every weekend during the summer and have done this for many years (too many to want to share!). Our farm has 7 Award of Excellence winners under our belts. Over the years, the judges have become more familiar with Fjords and more open minded. Once in awhile I still run into the situation where they have Quarter Horse Blindness, but not too often. Last weekend I was on Januar (who says hi to Karen Mac!) waiting to complete a pattern in English Equitation. The judge proceeds to tell me that he has trained Fjords and has never worked with one who will canter well. As a matter of fact, he said, they really should only be used in walk trot. Now, understand, this was before I completed a pattern with a lead change in the middle of it!!! So, I did the only thing I could...I rode a flawless pattern--completing the lead change beautifully! Imagine my surprise when I placed 4th behind two horses who had crooked lines and not smooth transitions. Personally, I think the judge just didn't want to be proven wrong and buried me in the middle. Oh well, I was ecstatic with the ride we had and continued to go in classes the rest of the day. We did end up Reserve High Point for the day; so not all was lost. Another success for this show was my gelding Torje (another hi to Karen Mac). He went in his first walk/trot classes and did a great job! That's all for now from sunny, warm southern Michigan where we FINALLY got our first cutting hay up. Anne Crandall Nottawa Crossing Fjords Marshall MI Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Happy B'Day to Ivan!
This message is from: ncfjo...@aol.com Thanks to everyone who sent birthday greetings to Ivan. He had 25 people come celebrate with him and share stories. He stood in the round pen looking quite bored with the whole affair, but I do think he enjoyed all the attention. The basket of carrots (complete with the greens attached!) and apples delivered from Great Basin Fjords (Karen Mac) was a HUGE hit (with both people and Fjords). The florist delivery person said she had never delivered an arrangement for a horse before. Thanks again from sunny (finally) southern Michigan. Anne Crandall Nottawa Crossing Fjords Marshall MI This message is from: Karen McCarthy weeg...@hotmail.com Hey everyone, I just wanted to shout out Birthday Greetings to Ivan in Michigan, he's 30 years young today! Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Torje coming to MI
This message is from: ncfjo...@aol.com This message is from: Jacquelyn Leuener j...@wealth-counselors.com KMac's awesome 3 yr old, Torje, was on the same transport truck as Mr Erland so I got to hear of the adventure surrounded by bad weather.Torje also made it safely to his new and wonderful home in Michigan. Hello! As the new owner of Torje, I have to agree with Jacquelyn's statement: Torje is awesome! He arrived here in Michigan Monday evening and came off the truck like a trooper, even in the snow and darkness. He simply walked up the driveway into the barn and was greeted by his nine new buddies. (He is stabled next to his full brother Januar!) The transport driver has been around racehorses his whole life and seemed to enjoy hauling the Fjords for a change. He mentioned several times how easy and quiet they were to work around and haul. Torje got to spend a couple of days at his house in WA before making the trip East--waiting for the flooding to recede. The driver said his daughter spent most of her time in his stall petting and brushing him. You gotta love how Fjords make new human friends wherever they go! We welcomed Torje to MI with sub-zero temps and more snow--nothing like getting him in the swing of things right away. Anne Crandall Nottawa Crossing Fjords Marshall MI **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Senior Feed Question
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello! I need to start my 29-year-old stallion, Ivan, on Senior Feed by Purina. While he eats moistened hay cubes and pelleted grain well, he is starting to have some problems eating hay. To supplement that, I want to feed the Senior Feed, but I am just not sure at what amount to start him on. If anyone has any experience with this, I would really appreciate your input. Thanks from cold, snowy MI (where the weather people had forecasted a normal than normal winter--yeah, right!) Anne Crandall Nottawa Crossing Fjords Marshall MI **Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dpicid=aolcom40vanityncid=emlcntaolcom0010) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: which class?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 8/18/2006 11:58:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I believe that the only other choices were quarter horse and stock horse halter classes. I have ridden my Fjord in the pleasure type western class in the past and have not been corrected. Hi, Laura! I show my Fjords quite a bit. When entering halter classes, I enter the stock classes. Because Fjords have that body type, it is normally the best fit. The pleasure class is usually for finer breeds of horses (Saddlebreds, Arabians, etc.). Anne Crandall Nottawa Crossing Fjords Marshall MI
RE: Fjords making it to the BIG TIME
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I was contacted by the Ringling Brothers Circus to find them 4 young Fjord Stallions. Hi, Patti! I was so excited to see you post about Fjords in the circus. A very good friend of ours is Nellie Hanneford of the Royal Hanneford Circus. We met her about 10 years ago when their circus was in our area. We talked to her after a performance and told her about one of our Fjord geldings that my Mom wanted to train to perform tricks. So, Nellie came out one afternoon and showed us how to get him to bow. And, we have been friends with her ever since! Hansel (the Fjord) has increased his performance tricks to about six different things, too! Since that time, Nellie has been looking for ways to incorporate Fjords into her liberty and horse acts and is now ready to do that. We are currently looking for a Fjord for her to use not only in her act, but also for her young daughters to ride and enjoy. She is a huge fan of Fjords! I know some said they would not sell to the circus, I think years ago this might be true for a good reason, but the Ringling Brothers really takes good care of their animals. It's in their best interest to do so, it's an investment for them as well. I have to agree 100% with this statement you made. People who think circus mistreats their animals are way off base. Although, there is an exception to any rule, I know the Hannefords are extremely concerned about the welfare and care of all their animals. We have seen firsthand the care the horses get because Nellie, her family, and 20 of their horses have stayed at our farm during down time two times. In fact, during the first stay, Nellie had a pony she was not using in her act anymore and had to find a good home for it because she had owned him since he was just a foal and couldn't let him go just anywhere. So, we took him and he is now a companion for my stallion, Ivan. They are the best of friends! We are continuing our search for a Fjord for Nellie. And, I can't wait for the day we attend a performance and see him performing in the ring! The only thing I have to worry about is that my Mom will run away to join the circus as well! She has already visited them on the road a couple of times, and I am always afraid she won't come back! Happy New Year to everyone! Anne Crandall Nottawa Crossing Fjords Marshall MI
Showing/Neck Sweating
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello. It has been a while since I have sent anything to the list, but time just seems to get away from me. I am finally done with show season, but we are busy getting two Fjord teams in shape to handle the opening of our you-pick pumpkin patch. We take people to and from the patch in the horse-drawn wagons and it can get quite hectic at times. I know the show attire issue has been covered, but I wanted to give my 2-cents' worth! I feel it very important to wear appropriate show clothes for the event/classes you are entering. I am the only one in my area showing Fjords. I want to make a first class impression by having proper attire and the proper equipment. Now, don't get me wrong...I don't go spend a lot of money on my clothes or equipment. I buy much of my stuff at used tack sales or wait for sales at tack stores. But, I try to stay in fashion as much as possible. I feel I owe to the breed to present myself and my horse in the best possible manner. The other issue I wanted to approach is something I have heard and a little dismayed about. I have heard that there are people who have begun to sweat their Fjords' necks prior to showing or evaluations. This practice of neck sweating is common for some reason in other breeds (which I will never understand). But, it really upsets me that the practice may be finding its way into the Fjord ranks. Has anyone else heard anything about this and why it is being done? I hope everyone has a wonderful fall! Anne Crandall Nottawa Crossing Fjords Marshall MI
Vehicle for Sale
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello! I have a friend who is selling a vehicle and asked that I put it on the list since it is well suited for Fjords. Here is the information: It is an Eagle built in Penn. I have the pole, shafts, lamps, dickey seat, CDE basket and covers. I want $4,800. If anyone is interested, you can contact the owner, Jan Enyart, at [EMAIL PROTECTED] She is located in southern, lower Michigan. Happy Holidays to all! Anne Crandall Nottawa Crossing Fjords Marshall MI
Re: stolen horses
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well, this is good news!
Re: Riding buffalo vs. Fjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello! Not all horses dislike elephants! Several years ago I took my Fjord stallion Ivan to a circus parade in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Royal Hanneford Circus was in town and since they are friends of ours, they invited us to come and take some circus performers in our two-seater restored buggy. A Percheron pulling a Vis-a-Vis was to be in front of two elephants walking in the parade. In the vehicle was to be Tommy Hanneford. He was there to keep an eye on the large animals to make sure everything went well. When the elephants came down the street, the Percheron decided nothing doin' and became very upset. When it was apparent he would not tolerate being followed for several miles by the elephants, we were asked to step in. Ivan handled it like a pro. He took one look at the elephants and thought to himself, Wow, they walk at about my speed! I have to admit that I was probably more nervous about being right in the path should they decide to leave the parade in a hurry! But, everything went perfectly and it was a great experience for us all! Happy Holidays from cold, snowy Michigan! Anne Crandall Nottawa Crossing Fjords Marshall MI
Forgot something in last note!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oops! Meant to state in my first paragraph that that buffalos and elephants are both things that horses don't like sometimes!! I guess that's what I get for typing too fast! Sorry! Anne Crandall Michigan
Re: fjordhorse-digest V99 #253
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Wayne. The only clarification I can make to my statement is that I, personally, don't think the NFHR has spent enough time making sure there is a wide variety of qualified evaluators. I know there has been a lot of discussion on the list regarding this; so I don't want to rehash the points. It's just that I would like to see evaluators from all walks of life with extensive dedication to the Fjord breed. While I understand that you are an evaluator and have visited Norway several times, one person cannot fit the bill for every evaluation. So, I will start to feel better about this process when we can get a wider base of evaluators brought on board. Also, not to get this discussion started again, but I also feel the cost is too high right now. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Anne Karns Crandall Nottawa Crossing Fjords Marshall MI
Re: Ivan
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, everyone! Thanks Brian for pointing out all noteworthy stallions that are out there! I am lucky enough to own one on your list: Ivan. You had mentioned he was owned by Bernadine Karns, but he is really owned (as much as a Fjord can be owned) by me. However, since she is my mother, I'm not upset by that! Ivan (King Gjestar X Kristoffa) came to Nottawa Crossing Fjords in 1990. He came to us with no papers and having been sent through a horse auction several years before. Well, my parents had previously owned an Arab stallion (many years ago) and really didn't want another stallion on the farm. You know the story: Too much work, too unpredictable, too much of a hand full. Well, a week after he came, we knew we had a totally different kind of stallion. So, I purchased him and here is has stayed. Over the years, I have used him for showing at local shows as well as the Michigan State Fair. We entered the halter classes against the All other breed categories and always ended in the ribbons. Just goes to show that good conformation can make up for being different in the looks category. We also showed in showmanship, English, Western, jumping, cart, and hitch classes, and we placed well in all of them. He was very well known around the local show circuit. Everyone loved his laid-back manner and wonderful temperament--people would always search him out just to pet him. We have also used him extensively in educational pursuits. He has gone to the Michigan State Fair in the Horse Hospitality Row and Minor Breeds exhibits, Sauder Village (Ohio), Michigan State University Education Days, and many other exhibitions. At each of these he has represented the breed in the most professional, friendly manner. As a matter of fact, at the Michigan State University Stallion Expo that we attended for 4 straight years, no one cared that I was there! All I heard when we pulled up to unload was, Ivan is here! Doesn't do much for one's ego! The nice thing about Ivan is he passes along these traits to his offspring. His foals tend to be very easy going and great to work with. He also passes along his tremendous striping and dorsal stripe. We have bred him three times to our mare Tundra (Solar X Fjordelv Farm's Katina) with wonderful results. While Ivan is 14.2, this combination has resulted in foals that will be taller than that with great movement. I have not had Ivan at an evaluation due mainly to the cost of such an endeavor. I find that at this point the expense of traveling to a location and the actual evaluation is more than I want to incur. Also, at the present time, I am not comfortable with the evaluators handling these evaluations. So, I have opted to not put myself and Ivan through this. However, I feel Ivan has proven himself over the last nine years through his foals and his actions. It's not every stallion that can be used on a Sheriff's Department's Mounted Division for crowd control and searches. He was exclusive mount for this detail for over 6 years. While I am breaking another Fjord into this duty, Ivan still is used by other members when they need a steady, calm horse for a specific duty. This tells me more than any evaluation ever could. Thanks for listening to my brag. Anne Karns Crandall Nottawa Crossing Fjords Marshall MI 49068
