Re: Best place to advertise a fjord?
This message is from: "Simon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - Original Message - From: "Stephanie McLean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2006 7:34 PM Subject: Re: Best place to advertise a fjord? This message is from: Stephanie McLean <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My experiences aren't fjord specific, but I've always had good luck w/ www.draftsforsale.com and www.agdirect.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Where do you all think is a good place to advertise a fjord for sale? What web sites do you have the best luck with? TY, Nina - All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster.
Re: Being Ready To Get Another Horse After A Loss
This message is from: "Simon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - Original Message - From: "Reena Giola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2006 6:51 PM Subject: Re: Being Ready To Get Another Horse After A Loss This message is from: "Reena Giola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> when I lost my mare, I was pregnant with my son..I started looking right away (but ended up I didn't BUY anything cause I couldn't even ride at the time) but I think it was more something for me to do and 'focus' on more then anything else.After the baby it was about 4 mths before I bought a horse (ended up not being the right horse for me in the long run) as I had fallen in LOVE with the fjords and wanted one but none were to be had. About a year later, the lady who was riding more horse was moving and was selling her horse, Gustav. yep, that is rightI bought him and sold the other one. It was love, love, love!! :-) Reena
Re: Jean Gayle brings up good thought...
This message is from: "Simon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2006 4:56 PM Subject: Re: Jean Gayle brings up good thought... This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 9/9/2006 3:55:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So, how do you know and how do you get over the fear? Jeanne ~MI~ Hi, Jeanne. I am very sorry about your loss. In my 40+ years being around horses, it is never easy to lose one; especially in a quick, unpredictable manner. I don't know how else to respond to your question, other than you have to go with your gut. Last October, I lost my "buddy," Yorick (Ivan x Kimpton's Brook Tundra). He was born on our farm, and over his 7 years, I was with him everyday. His last two years we had been showing in halter, showmanship, English, and Western classes. He run many championships and high point awards. He was going to begin working on our you-pick-pumpkin patch very soon. When I lost him in a matter of hours to colic, I was devastated. Even though were 6 other Fjords on the farm, there was a huge void in my heart. I knew I could never replace him and didn't even want to try. After about six weeks, I started to feel that I needed to "see who else was out there" for me. I started my search slowly sending limited inquiries--not in any rush. After corresponding with some great people in the Fjord world (Patti Jo Walter, Catherine Lassesen, and Mark Mariposa to name a few) who were very patient with me and answered a lot of questions, I found the "one." In a email exchange with Karen McCarthy, she mentioned she had a 3-year-old gelding she had not offered for sale yet because she was waiting for the right time. He had the King Gjestar line (his sire is Sven--a brother to my stallion, Ivan) and was a joy to be around. After viewing a video from Karen, I knew he was it. Things moved ahead from there and Karen delivered Januar to Michigan in late December. (A very positive side note...it was great to have Karen and Dave and their dogs and new found kitten stay with us for a couple of days!!!) Jan can't replace Yorick. But, let me tell you, this guy has definitely found a new place in my heart. He is quite a character and loves learning new things. And, if you need a fly mask removed from another horse quickly, he is your guy! His first few shows have been successful and everyone has fallen in love with him. So, Jeanne, my advice to you is continue to heal. Remember the good times Olaf and everything he gave to you. And, just keep your eyes and ears open to other special Fjords. You will know when the time and the Fjord is right. Take care and understand that we all feel your pain. Anne Crandall Nottawa Crossing Fjords Marshall MI
Re: Fjord Herald - is it late, or is your alarm set to go off too early?
This message is from: "Simon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - Original Message - From: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2006 8:24 PM Subject: Re: Fjord Herald - is it late, or is your alarm set to go off too early? This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hey Sandy, I am on the West Coast in Washington and usually get it first. But still no sign so this is different. You do a great job. Jean Gayle Author 'The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 to 1949 Send: $20 to Three Horse's Press 7403 Blaine Rd Aberdeen, WA 98520
Re: Therapeutic Riding Program
This message is from: "Simon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - Original Message ----- From: "Simon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2006 5:57 PM Subject: Re: Therapeutic Riding Program This message is from: "Simon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - Original Message - From: "LINDA KREUSE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 1:07 PM Subject: Therapeutic Riding Program This message is from: "LINDA KREUSE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi, I run a non-profit therapeutic horseback riding program, Hoofbeats & Heartbeats, Inc. in MN and we own two Fjords ages 4 and 5. I want to start driving them, but we are in need of harnesses and training equipment. I anyone has anything they are no longer using and would like to donate to our program it would be tax deductible. We would greatly appreciate it! Thanks! Linda Lewis, President, Hoofbeats & Heartbeats, Inc.
Re: Fjord Herald - is it late, or is your alarm set to go off too early?
This message is from: "Simon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - Original Message - From: "Jean Ernest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2006 8:56 PM Subject: Re: Fjord Herald - is it late, or is your alarm set to go off too early? This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> And I got mine here in Alaska two days ago! Go Figure! It IS a super issue, AND there is an article about Fjords in Alaska! Sandy and Beth, you guys really do a super job! Thanks! Jean in Alaska Hey Sandy, I am on the West Coast in Washington and usually get it first. But still no sign so this is different. You do a great job. Jean Gayle
Re: Jean Gayle brings up good thought...
This message is from: "Simon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - Original Message - From: "Jean Ernest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2006 5:26 PM Subject: Re: Jean Gayle brings up good thought... This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Speaking of good thoughts, here's something a friend just sent to me: ** 'God Jumps' by Lauren Davis Baker God gives us horses and compels some of us to love them. Yet why does the horse, an animal with such a big heart, live such a short life? Perhaps it's because if our horses lived any longer, we wouldn't be able to bear losing them. Or, perhaps it's because God wants to jump. Perhaps God looks down on the fine horses we raise and decides when it's His turn to ride. He gives us a few good years to care for and learn from them, but when the time is right, it's up to us to see them off gracefully. O.K., perhaps not gracefully. Blowing into a Kleenex is rarely graceful. But we can be grateful. To have a horse in your life is a gift. In the matter of a few short years, a horse can teach a girl courage, if she chooses to grab mane and hang on for dear life. Even the smallest of ponies is mightier than the tallest of girls. To conquer the fear of falling off, having one's toes crushed, or being publicly humiliated at a horse show is an admirable feat for any child. For that, we can be grateful. Horses teach us responsibility. Unlike a bicycle-or a computer-a horse needs regular care and most of it requires that you get dirty and smelly and up off the couch. Choosing to leave your cozy kitchen to break the crust of ice off the water buckets is to choose responsibility. When our horses dip their noses and drink heartily, we know we've made the right choice. Learning to care for a horse is both an art and a science. Some are easy keepers, requiring little more than regular turn-out, a flake of hay, and a trough of clean water. Others will test you-you'll struggle to keep them from being too fat or too thin. You'll have their feet shod regularly only to find shoes gone missing. Some are so accident-prone you'll swear they're intentionally finding new ways to injure themselves. If you weren't raised with horses, you can't know that they have unique personalities. You'd expect this from dogs, but horses? Indeed, there are clever horses, grumpy horses, and even horses with a sense of humor. Those prone to humor will test you by finding new ways to escape from the barn when you least expect it. I found one of ours on the front porch one morning, eating the cornstalks I'd carefully arranged as Halloween decorations. Horses can be timid or brave, lazy or athletic, obstinate or willing. You will hit it off with some horses and others will elude you altogether. There are as many "types" of horses as there are people-which makes the whole partnership thing all the more interesting. If you've never ridden a horse, you probably assume it's a simple thing you can learn in a weekend. You can, in fact, learn the basics on a Sunday-but to truly ride well takes a lifetime. Working with a living being is far more complex than turning a key in the ignition and putting the car in "drive." In addition to listening to your instructor, your horse will have a few things to say to you as well. On a good day, he'll be happy to go along with the program and tolerate your mistakes; on a bad day, you'll swear he's trying to kill you. Perhaps he's naughty or perhaps he's fed up with how slowly you're learning his language. Regardless, the horse will have an opinion. He may choose to challenge you (which can ultimately make you a better rider) or he may carefully carry you over fences...if it suits him. It all depends on the partnership - and partnership is what it's all about. If you face your fears, swallow your pride, and are willing to work at it, you'll learn lessons in courage, commitment, and compassion in addition to basic survival skills. You'll discover just how hard you're willing to work toward a goal, how little you know, and how much you have to learn. And, while some people think the horse "does all the work", you'll be challenged physically as well as mentally. Your horse may humble you completely. Or, you may find that sitting on his back is the closest you'll get to heaven. You can choose to intimidate your horse, but do you really want to? The results may come more quickly but will your work ever be as graceful as that gained through trust? The best partners choose to listen, as well as to tell. When it works, we experience a sweet sense of accomplishment brought about by smarts, hard work, and mutual understanding between horse and rider. These are the days when you know with absolute ce
Re: Jean Gayle brings up good thought...
This message is from: "Simon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - Original Message - From: "Jeanne Zuker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Steve" Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2006 11:55 AM Subject: Jean Gayle brings up good thought... This message is from: "Jeanne Zuker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It has been just over a week since I loss Olaf, and I still miss him dearly. He was an only horse here, and I was just beginning to look for another horse to bring to my new place, when he died. When is a good time to 'think' about getting another horse (or two)? I would not be looking at a horse to 'replace' Olaf in the sense of ever being another Olaf, I mean, not even cloning can produce that. I know I will be missing Olaf and truly hope not to compare another horse with him, but when do you know your heart and mind are in the right place to accept another horse and that horses' personality into your heart? Do you just know? I talked to a lady who loss her beloved Arabian mare very suddenly last year, she said she really had no thoughts of getting another horse for at least a few months or maybe a year, but she was around Arabians all the time and one day she just saw this mare and knew she was the one, it was about a month after her loss. She was glad to have another horse that she was able to show all this season and bond with. So, how do you know and how do you get over the fear? Jeanne ~MI~
Re: Best place to advertise a fjord?
This message is from: "Simon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2006 6:48 PM Subject: Best place to advertise a fjord? This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Where do you all think is a good place to advertise a fjord for sale? What web sites do you have the best luck with? TY, Nina
Re: Being Ready To Get Another Horse After A Loss
This message is from: "Simon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2006 4:28 PM Subject: Being Ready To Get Another Horse After A Loss This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 9/10/2006 3:36:21 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So, how do you know and how do you get over the fear? I had the same experience with my Arabian as the lady you discussed with her Arabian. I lost my first horse in an untimely manner and I was asked a month later to look at a foal. I was in no way ready or interested, as my heart was broken. But I went anyway, to get my friend off my back. :) When I saw the colt, my heart stopped for a moment or two. It was instant love. I have never had a better horse than that little Arab, although Juniper is just as good, in a completely different way. If you are ready to look now, feel free to look and meet horses, but do not feel obligated. If you don't feel ready, don't go. When I lost my second Arabian, I couldn't bear to own another horse for nearly 10 years. Pamela Northern Holiday Horses Welcome Polaris
Re: loss
This message is from: "Simon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2006 6:01 PM Subject: loss This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jeanne - I lost my Morgan mare to EPM 4 1/2 years ago, after a 5 month battle. There were ups and downs, thinking she was going to make it, finally realizing she was succumbing to the laminitis and subsequent severe foundering and never being completely free of neurological symptoms. In a way it was easier because I could see the end coming, but in a way it was harder because I went out to the barn every morning for 5 months not knowing what I was going to find. I bought another Morgan that summer. I don't like buying and selling horses. I like to get them, I just find it hard to buy my new best friend and I tend to not be rational and think I can make any horse fit that mold. This one didn't work out and after 2 years I realized that and sold him and bought a big Fjord mare. It is funny when you get a new horse home. You really have no idea what you've just bought. It takes ages to get to know each other, some good times and some bad times as you figure it out. Every time you meet something new on the trail or try different terrain or ride with a group you find new things out. 2 years later I still get surprised, but mostly good ones. She is different than my Sweet Serenity, but I like her just as much. Valerie
Re: Fjord Herald
This message is from: "Simon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2006 6:11 PM Subject: Re: Fjord Herald This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <> I love the Fjord Herald, I love it in print copy so I can save it and review them at my leisure. Despite my spending hours and hours every day online, I love being able to curl up in bed with a cup of tea and my Herald. I think the staff do a phenomenal job given the resources they have to work with. The mail is just plain unpredictable. Some quarters I get my Herald weeks and weeks after everyone else. I was stunned to get it two weeks ago this time, well before lots of other people (and I must say, I think this is my favorite issue yet - lots of photos!) Kate and Joe (basically, the best pony ever)
Re: Has everyone received their Herald?
This message is from: "Simon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2006 3:02 AM Subject: Has everyone received their Herald? This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well, the Herald has not darkened my mailbox in Virginia, either. It's getting annoying when the official magazine of the organization can't be published or mailed in a timely manner. I hate sounding like a cranky person (maybe all the barn cleaning for the Virginia Fjord Fjestival is taking its toll) but the deadline for ads, etc. was JUNE 1. I'd also like to point out that the lateness of the Herald is a real disservice to advertisers and I am one of them. I know I am not alone. The Herald is supported by advertising revenue. Do we advertisers get a discount when the Herald is late? I have a stallion ad which may have generated some interest in June, but is less likely to in September. I really think that all the advertisers are owed at minimum an apology. Personally, I would prefer to have the Herald electronically. Since a .pdf file is generated to produce the magazine, why can't NFHR members get an electronic version if they so desire? It would save on the costs of printing, postage and reduce aggravation of having the Herald appear like Brigadoon in the mists. I work for a tiny nonprofit association and we have no problem getting a quarterly publication out on time, every time. My rant is over and I now will return to preparing the farm for the Virginia Fjord Fjestival. Margaret A. Bogie Ironwood Farm Rixeyville, VA http://www.ironwood-farm.com ***Virginia Fjord Fjestival, Sunday, September 10th, 1 - 5 p.m., sale horses, demos and refreshments!***
Re: Fjord Herald - is it late, or is your alarm set to go off too early?
This message is from: "Simon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - Original Message - From: "Starfire Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2006 2:04 PM Subject: Fjord Herald - is it late, or is your alarm set to go off too early? This message is from: Starfire Farm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Margaret, I am truly sorry that you are frustrated by the Fjord Herald's delivery schedule. The summer issue did run about 3 weeks late, and for that I do apologize -- but all the other issues that Beth and I have been responsible for have been pretty much on schedule. And, although there may be an occassional late issue, we certainly don't plan to make a habit of it. Sometimes there are things out of your control, and sometimes "real life" gets in the way. From your Email, the fact that this one issue is late does not seem to be the real problem. It sounds like you feel the Fjord Herald has been consistently late. So, I'd like to take this opportunity to explain a little bit about our internal workings/schedules in the hopes that the data will allow you to better predict when each issue of the Fjord Herald will land in subscriber's mailboxes. As with any publication, there is some amount of time between the submission date and the arrival of the publication in your mailbox. My guess is that the amount of time varies from publication to publication. For the Fjord Herald, we strive to get the magazine content gathered, editted, formatted and proofed within 6 weeks. All three of us that represent the Fjord Herald production team (Linda Yutzy, Beth Beymer and I) have other, full-time jobs. So this work is done in the evenings and on weekends. To be quite frank, we work our tails off to get it done in 6 weeks! Then it goes to the printer. Printing usually takes 10-14 days. The summer issue had a glich in the printing process and the covers had to be redone (that's an example of things "out of our control"). Then off to the mailing house. I'm not sure how much time the mailing house adds to our production time, but it is probably several days to a week. Once the US Postal service has them it gets a litttle fuzzy. Since the Fjord Herald is currently mailed 3rd class, there is a HUGE variation in delivery times. Beth and I have had our Fjord Herald for a couple of weeks while other folks, like you, haven't seen it yet. Mike May is still working to get the Fjord Herald classified as a periodical which would improve some folks delivery time significantly. But, as you can see, even the best case scenario -- someone who lives a few blocks from the mailing house (which is on the west coast) the shortest time from "Submission deadline" to "Got It!!!" is at least 9 or 9 1/2 weeks. As noted, there is at least 2 weeks difference in mailing time and you still don't have your issue, so the clock is still running. Doesn't take long before we're up to 10-12 weeks from Submission deadline to mailbox. That being said, I think you've raised a good issue and it is important for our advertisers to factor in the production/mailing time when deciding what issue to advertise in, or what marketing focus to use for any issue. When Sally did the Herald, we always assumed that the Ad would be seen one season after we submitted it and that has worked well for us. The Fjord Herald has many advertisers who take out annual contracts (THANK YOU for your support!) and most folks seem to have made the adjustment already. For instance, last year we saw a spike in Stallion/Breeding advertisements in the winter issue. I expect (hope) the same to be true this year. You might get better results from your breeding Ad if you move it up from the summer issue to the winter issue -- which would arrive in most mailboxes in early spring. As far as an on-line version, that is an issue for the BOD to take up. Our team really is interested in producing a top-quality NFHR newletter that everyone can enjoy. We welcome your feeback, (yes, even "rants") and ideas and articles (w/photos, of course). This is YOUR publication, we just pull it all together. The next deadline is Dec 1stto arrive in your mailbox by early March. Sandy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well, the Herald has not darkened my mailbox in Virginia, either. It's getting annoying when the official magazine of the organization can't be published or mailed in a timely manner. I hate sounding like a cranky person (maybe all the barn cleaning for the Virginia Fjord Fjestival is taking its toll) but the deadline for ads, etc. was JUNE 1. I'd also like to point out that the lateness of the Herald is a real disservice to advertisers and I am one of them. I know I am not alone. The Herald is supported by advertising rev
Re: Herald
This message is from: "Simon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2006 4:01 PM Subject: Herald This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 9/10/2006 3:36:20 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well, the Herald has not darkened my mailbox in Virginia, either. It's getting annoying when the official magazine of the organization can't be published or mailed in a timely manner. I hate sounding like a cranky person (maybe all the barn cleaning for the Virginia Fjord Fjestival is taking its toll) but the deadline for ads, etc. was JUNE 1. Hi, I got mine a couple of weeks ago. However having family in NE... I know the mail is running wonky. Shari
Re: Therapeutic Riding Program
This message is from: "Simon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - Original Message - From: "LINDA KREUSE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 1:07 PM Subject: Therapeutic Riding Program This message is from: "LINDA KREUSE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi, I run a non-profit therapeutic horseback riding program, Hoofbeats & Heartbeats, Inc. in MN and we own two Fjords ages 4 and 5. I want to start driving them, but we are in need of harnesses and training equipment. I anyone has anything they are no longer using and would like to donate to our program it would be tax deductible. We would greatly appreciate it! Thanks! Linda Lewis, President, Hoofbeats & Heartbeats, Inc.
