Re: Fjord Herald
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" At 12:25 PM 10/10/2009, you wrote: >This message is from: Kathleen Prince > >How do I get a subscription to the Fjord Herald? You can go to www.nfhr.com Go to the "Marketplace" & place an order for it there. Mike >-- >Kathleen Prince >kathl...@pookiebros.com > >Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting >Professional Pet Care In Your Home! >http://www.pookiebros.com > > > >On Oct 10, 2009, at 11:54 AM, Debby wrote: > >> This message is from: "Debby" >> >> Received my wonderful copy of the Fjord Heralds fall edition. >> Wonderful >> wonderful wonderful! > >Important FjordHorse List Links: >Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e >FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw >Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 Toll Free Fax - 888-646-5613 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:regist...@nfhr.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Helmets FOR KIDS
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" At 03:15 PM 10/15/2009, you wrote: >This message is from: Deb Logan > >I was at a ride recently, & saw a 4 year old girl riding, with NO HELMET...it >really bothered me, I wanted to say something, but it would not have been >nice, or effective - any ideas as to how to at least pitch a few lines to >protect the young & innocent?? Yes - SAY SOMETHING!!! >Helmet Hair Deb > >in NW WA > >> Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:00:29 -0700 >> From: sarahmagdalencla...@yahoo.com >> Subject: Re: Helmets >> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com >> >> This message is from: Sarah Clarke >> >> Just adding my voice to the pro-helmet crowd. >> >> It is a miniscule >> > investment compared to the cost of brain injury/damage, or worse yet, >> death. >> AGREED, AND ON MY HEALTH PLAN A TRIP TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM COSTS $75.00, >$100 >> IF THEY ADMIT. MORE THAN A HELMET (EXCEPT A CHARLES OWEN) EVEN IF YOU >DON'T >> GET BRAIN DAMAGE. >> >> > Generally, those who resist helmets wearing >> DON'T RIDE MY HORSES OR RIDE ON MY PROPERTY! >> >> Important FjordHorse List Links: >> Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e >> FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw >> Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f >> >> > >_ >Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. >http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222985/direct/01/ > >Important FjordHorse List Links: >Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e >FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw >Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 Toll Free Fax - 888-646-5613 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:regist...@nfhr.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
My Gjest Post
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" I recently sent a message from Carol Rivoire about her stallion Gjest. It began like this: >This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" > >The following was sent to me at my request. I told Carol I would forward it >to the list for her since she is still not allowed on. Please send any >replies to Carol directly - Her email address is: > >mailto:beave...@ns.sympatico.ca > >Mike I have received a couple of messages privately now about Carol not being allowed on the list. I just want everyone to be reminded that this list in not the NFHR's or my list. The Fjordhorse list is owned by Steve McIlree & the FjordIssues list is owned by Fred Pack. I am merely a member on both of them as all of you are. Thanks, and again please send your replies to Carol. Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 Toll Free Fax - 888-646-5613 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:regist...@nfhr.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Gjest
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" The following was sent to me at my request. I told Carol I would forward it to the list for her since she is still not allowed on. Please send any replies to Carol directly - Her email address is: mailto:beave...@ns.sympatico.ca Mike === GJEST - (1977 - 2009) Gjest was owned and cared for by Carol and Arthur Rivoire for 22 years. The well-known breeding stallion, GJEST, was put down on September 4, 2009 at Beaver Dam Farm in Nova Scotia.- Gjest was born in Norway in 1977. His sire was the Norwegian Approved stallion, Helgas-Jarl 1764, and his dam Rita 13847 was the daugter of Sollidblakken 1556. GJEST stood at stud in Norway until 1983 when he was purchased by the Nederlandse Fjordenpaarden Stamboek. The Dutch Fjord Studbook had used Gjest's sire, Helgas-Jarl for a number of years and were happy with the results of his offspring. Now they wanted Gjest for their breeding program. Bob van Bon, Chief Inspector of Fjords for the Dutch Studbook once said . . . . "You don't find stallions like Myrstein, Helgas-Jarl, Gjest & Nordal anymore. These were stallions that produced size, strength, and big bodies." Gjest started breeding in Holland in 1983. And it was 1985 when I went to Holland for the big show the Studbook holds every five years, and it was there I saw Gjest for the first time. -- It was the traditional time in that show when the Studbook displays all of their breeding stallions. Some are shown in hand, some ridden, some driven. They showed each stallion in the manner that best showed him off. -- Gjest was shown in a racing sulky with the driver in racing silks. -- The show was held at a racetrack, on the infield, but when it came time to show Gjest, they gave him the track. His driver let him out and Gjest showed off his famous, his spectacular extended trot. -- That was all there was for me. One look and I knew that this stallion personified what Arthur and I wanted to promote about the breed. We wanted to tell people that the Fjordhorse was not only kind, quiet, forgiving, and pleasant. Yes, he is all of those things, but he's also a great athl! ete. -- That night I spoke to Bob van Bon, Chief Inspector of Fjords for the Studbook, and I asked him if Beaver Dam Farm could buy Gjest. The answer was a quick "No". After that, I was shown several Studbook stallions that we could have, and one of them was the treasured Astrix, on loan from Norway. -- We turned them all down. After seeing Gjest, we just couldn't accept any other. -- So, two years went by until one day, Chief Inspector Van Bon called and said they had just approved a son of Gjest for breeding in Holland, and now would consider selling Gjest if the price was right. -- We jumped at it, and in September of 1987, Gjest arrived at our farm in New Hampshire. Gjest arrived along with several mares we were importing. He was a very virile, vocal stallion, and he was not happy in the new land. -- One of my favorite memories of Gjest was a couple of days after he arrived that September. He was really agitated by this move from his routine. -- So, on the second day, I decided to cut his mane, and it was amazing. As soon as I began, he visibly relaxed. It was like he was thinking . . . "Finally, something familiar in this strange land with the strange language." -- It was at that moment that I fully realized he was ours -- ours to care for and to use. That fall and winter, we decided to send Gjest to a trainer in Vermont. Gjest was very well trained to drive, but had never been ridden. -- Sherri Balou taught him to ride, and I remember that Bob van Bon was astounded that this 10 year old stallion took to it so easily. -- Sherri took Gjest to a few dressage shows, and her husband, Charlie, took him to driving shows. The results were always good. We were pleased. Particularly so, when Charlie took Gjest to a Morgan Show. It was a special Morgan show, all about the Morgan breed's heritage, which was in large part, trotting aces. -- The show was called Morgan Heritage Days, and it was in Tunbridge, Vermont. -- Charlie entered Gjest in the Justin Morgan Trotting Race. Can you imagine? A Fjord in the "Justin Morgan" class. -- The show didn't have a rule specifiying that the classes at their Morgan show were only for Morgan Horses, so Gjest got entered, and he WON THE RACE, and got the huge and beautiful blue & g! old CH AMPIONSHIP RIBBON. He handily beat all those Morgan trotters. -- You can believe that soon after the show the committee got together and drafted a rule that would prevent such a thing happening again. The next spring, Gjest came back to Beaver Dam Farm and I began driving im. -- He was wonderful, but he was v
Fwd: 2010 Games Ticket Information For Your Readers
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" WEG After years of planning, we are now in the final stretch to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The worlds most prestigious equestrian competition is coming to Kentucky in 2010providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for your readers to see the best athletes in the world. Tickets for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games go on sale September 25, 2009. All ticket sales will be facilitated online at www.alltechfeigames.com . With eight world championships to be contested, more sessions of competition than ever before, and tickets prices as low as $25, there is something for everyone. I encourage you to include this information in your next magazine, newsletter, or membership email, as we dont want any of your readers to miss this incredible opportunity. Please feel free to call or email me to discuss any editorial content you might want to produce surrounding this significant date leading up to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Amy Walker Public Relations Manager Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. 2010 World Games Way Lexington, KY 40511 Phone: 859-255-2010 ext. 235 Cell: 859-699-0443 Fax: 859-254-0179 [] If you would rather not receive future communications from Preston Group, let us know by clicking here.Preston Group, Marketing Communications & Research 450 Old Vine Street, Suite 100, Lexington, KY 40507 United States === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 Toll Free Fax - 888-646-5613 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:regist...@nfhr.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Update Regarding All-Breeds Award Certificates
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" An FYI from the USDF. Mike == July 28, 2009 RE: Update regarding All-Breeds Award certificates. Dear USDF All-Breeds Award Program Participating Organization Representative: We would like to inform you of a change to our overall year-end award certificate process. Effective for the 2009 competition year all year-end award certificates will only be available online for award recipients. This includes All-Breeds certificates as well as other year-end awards. This measure follows a motion made at the 2008 Board of Governors Annual Meeting, to address budgetary concerns. Subsequent to that meeting, the USDF Awards Council recommended that USDF no longer print and mail certificates, and that these be made available to award recipients online. Therefore, USDF has developed a program by which competitors can access and print their own personal award certificates via the USDF Web site. This allows award recipients access to their award certificates in a timely manner and enables multiple copies to be printed. Recipients will also be able to access these certificates in future years through our new Historical Awards Reports. Each champion and reserve champion awarded will continue to receive custom cast USDF medals that will either be presented on stage at the Adequan/USDF Annual Convention, or mailed from the USDF office after the convention if they are unable to attend. USDF will also continue to publish award recipients in the USDF Yearbook, USDF Awards Banquet Book and on the USDF Web site. Furthermore, USDF is committed to continued communication to competitors via the USDF Directory, the USDF Web site, and the USDF Connection magazine, regarding USDF eligibility requirements, the declaration process, the Preliminary and Final awards standings on the USDF Web site and the intent of each All-Breeds Participating Organization in regards to the number of awards to be recognized at each level and division. The All-Breeds certificate processing fee of $18 will continue to provide your organization with current up to date award standings on the USDF Web site in addition to accurate tracking of dressage scores from all horses enrolled in the USDF All-Breeds program. We have made some significant positive changes in the past few years regarding the USDF All-Breeds program and will continue to work to provide additional constructive changes in the future to both your organization and our competitors. I look forward to continuing to work with your organization regarding the 2009 USDF Awards Program. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions, comments and suggestions. Sincerely, Krystina Firth Senior Competitions Coordinator (859) 271-7895 kfi...@usdf.org Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: NFHR 30th Anniversary celebration
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" The Herald being mailed without the poly bag was a mistake. I didn't notice it was not on the estimate I received before it was printed & approved the job without it by mistake. Sorry for any ripped or torn covers. The next issue will be back in the bag again. Mike At 11:10 AM 7/23/2009, you wrote: >This message is from: Amy Evers > >I just received my copy in yesterday's mail. Though the Magazine looks great >as usual, I am greatly dissapointed in the condition it arrived in; cover >creased and torn, page corners all bent and dog-eared. Are they no longer >being shipped in the plastic sleeve? Or did someone else help them-selves to >my copy before passing it along to me? I'm going to have a talk with the PO >today... > >Amy === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 Toll Free Fax - 888-646-5613 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:regist...@nfhr.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: New Logo
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" New shirts (and other goodies) will be coming soon now. Keep watching the web site & I will also send out a Constant Contact message when we get them in. Mike At 07:48 PM 6/4/2009, you wrote: >This message is from: "Misha & Michael" > >Yes I love it. The soft eyes of the horses and the cute look of the one >looking at you is great! > >We need new t-shirts!!! > >Misha of Shota Fjords >Important FjordHorse List Links: >Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e >FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw >Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:regist...@nfhr.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Import Bashing - Was CEM and Supporting American Fjord Breeders
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" At 01:47 PM 4/22/2009, you wrote: >Mike May, I'll be sending my check to join the NFHR today if I can get the >printer working. Seems I've got some horses to register, hey? Sounds good Karen. We will be looking forward to having you as a new member. Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:regist...@nfhr.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Fjord Mules
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" At 10:01 PM 4/5/2009, you wrote: >This message is from: katesei...@aol.com > >I love Fjords. I love mules. And I have secretly thought that a Fjord mule >would be an amazing work, trail or pack animal. I recently ran across a >photo of a Fjord mule on the Rural Heritage site, and did a little internet >research on them. I was a little dismayed to run across some disparaging >remarks >about the NFHR as it pertains to this subject, so thought I'd ask here to >clarify before jumping to a defense. The rule that pertains says: * In the interest of protecting the genetic purity and the highest standards of the Fjord horse, we will withdraw from the Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry any mare or stallion that is used for crossbreeding with another breed or species. Violators will have their membership suspended and will lose all membership privileges including registration, transfer of horses and any voting rights. The names of owners and horses will be placed on the suspended list. > >Recognizing that by its very nature, a breed association is dedicated to >preserving the breed, is there actually a formal policy about Fjord mules? >If >someone breeds them intentionally, can they be banned from the NFHR? Can a >mare be "unregistered?" Yes they can be unregistered. Mike > >Kate >with Joe and Della >**Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or >less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0001) > >Important FjordHorse List Links: >Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e >FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw >Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:regist...@nfhr.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: oh boy
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" At 05:06 PM 3/26/2009, you wrote: >This message is from: pedfjo...@aol.com > >I also wanted to mention that of course..when buying any horse from an >auction thats advertised as registered.always check the papers for >yourself. >If they are current, in good standing as far as the real owner being listed, >same as the seller, and a signed transfer is there, you are usually good to >go. Call Mike May at the NFHR if anything seems not complete. Right Mike ? ; >) Yes that is right Lisa. Give me a call & I will check for you or use the pedigree site to see who the registered owners are. The papers you get should be signed by that person or persons. Mike >My good Fjord friend bought 2 of this same herds Fjords at a different >auction a few years ago, then had a heck of a time getting promised paperwork, >and >them registered. ONE HECK OF A TIME. Not fun. Buyer beware is always the best >ADVISE one can give for auction buying. > >I actually hope someone buys these Fjords. It will perhaps make or break >their survival IMHO. Good-Luck bidding ! Lisa === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:regist...@nfhr.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Tail Rubbing
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" At 07:03 AM 3/25/2009, you wrote: >This message is from: Robin Churchill > >What do mites look like? Look here: http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=mite&gbv=2 >It seems like to me that all of mine rub their tails from time to time but I >do not usually catch them doing it. I was going to deworm them again today and >wash the tails and condition them well and try the MTG that Karen suggested. >I know that Listerine is also sometimes suggested. How often do people wash >their horses tails? > >Robin > >--- On Tue, 3/24/09, morrisshado...@aol.com wrote: > >> From: morrisshado...@aol.com >> Subject: Tail Rubbing >> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com >> Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 11:46 PM >> This message is from: morrisshado...@aol.com >> >> A good product that works well with itchy tails that you >> may already have in your medicine cabinet is Listerine (the >> Mouthwash) . Just scrub it into the >> base of the the tail and anywhere else they many have an >> itch. I then use some vitamin D oil . >> This has worked well and I have not had the itch >> return. You may want to check their skin closely and >> make sure they don't have mites. If that is the case >> then you will need to dust them with a mite dust. >> >> Good luck >> >> Bonnie Morris >> >> Western, WA no sun yet >> >> 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 === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:regist...@nfhr.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: AIR FERNS
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" At 10:52 AM 3/23/2009, you wrote: >This message is from: > >Hello There - > > >I am not defending the past Scottish Fjord Registrar, but I have met him >several times. He is a proud person and he is as lovable as our own Mike May >(not comparing you Mike. but just saying. he was a nice guy) Mike has met >him also. Many of us have. You are right Catherine, he sure did seem like a nice guy to me. I have met him 2 or 3 times now & have spoken to him several times on the phone when they were starting up the Scottish Registry. I still can't believe what happened. But apparently it did or he wouldn't have pled guilty I don't think. I real shame for Fjords all over the world for sure. Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:regist...@nfhr.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: 2010 World Equestrian Games Ticket Deposit Program1017919
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" At 12:51 PM 3/16/2009, you wrote: >This message is from: "jerry friz" > >Mike, >I think everybody received this post from the inter-net. > >$375 for dressage, one event, [WHAT] when the nation is in a depression, this >has to be a scam. No it isn't a scam. I don't think it is for one event either. The prices were for the whole series of events for one discipline. Still pretty expensive though. Mike >Regards, >Jerry Friz, >Anderson, Ca. >Important FjordHorse List Links: >Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e >FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw >Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f > === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:regist...@nfhr.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Fwd: 2010 World Equestrian Games Ticket Deposit Program1017919
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" If anyone is interested in going to this you need to get tickets NOW! Mike >Reserve Your Tickets Now! > >2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Ticket Deposit Program For > >USDF Begins March 18! > >Be among the first in the world to reserve your tickets for the 2010 Alltech >FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY. The Ticket Deposit Program for >USDF members begins March 18, 2009 at noon, EST! The offer is for "discipline >series tickets", which are tickets for every performance in a specific >discipline during the Games. This offer allows you to make a non-refundable >deposit, approximately 50% of what is predicted for the highest priced seats, >to reserve the series ticket with the balance due in the spring of 2009. There >is a limit of 6 series tickets per discipline per member. Single day tickets >are not part of this offer. There are a limited number of tickets available in >each discipline and the offer will end when your group's allotment sells out, >or at midnight EST Wednesday, March 25 2009, whichever comes first. > >This ticket deposit offer to USDF members is only available online; no orders >will be taken by phone or mail. > >Deposit prices per series ticket are as follows: > >Opening Ceremonies$75 > >Dressage$375 > >Vaulting$250 > >Eventing$200 > >Jumping$375 > >Driving$150 > >Reining$300 > >Endurance$25 > >Closing Ceremonies$40 > > > >Please click here to purchase tickets! > > > >Please note no individual tickets will be sold; you are placing a deposit on >an entire series. > >Don't wait there are a limited number of tickets and they will sell out fast! > >Enter your Account ID [% ACCOUNT ID %] and password [% PASSWORD %] > >Under BUY TICKETS select "Deposit Events" > >Now select the plan that represents you. > >Select FIND TICKETS > >Put a check mark next to each event you are interested in buying tickets to. > >Select CONTINUE > >Enter the number of tickets you are looking for in each discipline. > >Select LOOK FOR TICKETS > >After you have reviewed your selection and are happy select CHECKOUT > >Review your order summary and when ready select CONTINUE > >Select your delivery method and click CONTINUE > >The Payment Plan will be selected for you.Click CONTINUE > >Complete you're billing information and select PURCHASE TICKETS > >A confirmation number will be given to you, please make note of it. You will >also receive a confirmation email. > >As some events will be limited, seats may not be found. > >The password is good for a maximum of six (6) tickets per event. > > > > > >As some events will be limited, seats may not be found. > >The password is good for a maximum of six (6) tickets per event. > >You are receiving this because you are a USDF member. === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:regist...@nfhr.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Rate at Marriot in Seattle for NFHR?
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" At 04:26 PM 1/11/2009, you wrote: >This message is from: "Gail Russell" > >Hi all, > > > >I just made a reservation at $129 a night at the Seattle airport Marriot. >That includes two beds, and breakfast for two adults. > > That almost sounds better than the rate we got Gail. We are payning $109 a night but without breakfast included. Mike >Does anyone know if the NFHR rate is significantly better? If so, I gather >I have to go through Sophie Fiedler to get the rate, but wanted to find out >if it is worthwhile before troubling both myself and Sophie? > > > >Gail > >Important FjordHorse List Links: >Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e >FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw >Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:regist...@nfhr.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Jensen's Remember When/ Njal
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" At 06:24 PM 12/31/2008, you wrote: This message is from: Steve McIlree Ruth Bushnell wrote: > the breed did not begin with Njal, of course, but with a host of > ancestors before him.. some of those are recorded as well. > http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/njal With my recurring rant on the subject of caution about inbreeding, I was really interested to note that Njal's grandsire was the same on both top and bottom lines. So here we have a closely bred stud as the foundation of the sole stallion line for the modern Fjord. J Just as a side note here Steve. The pedigree on the allbreed site is wrong. According to the Norwegian pedigree site & our own NFHR site they have the wrong Fleitner listed. The correct one was born in 1883 & is Reg # N-97. The all breed one has one born in 1879 reg # N70. Mike Look here: http://www.nfhr.org/ponyweb/ponyweb.cgi?horse=100528 or ust more reason to take great care to keep as much diversity as possible in the breed and to take coefficient of inbreeding into consideration when selecting horses for breeding. You can get a free program to calculate COI for a 10 generation pedigree from http://www.tenset.co.uk/fspeed/fspeed.html. Have a safe and happy New Year! -- Steve Owner/Administrator FjordHorse List Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:regist...@nfhr.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: remember when
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" I also looked at the pedigree on that site & found out it was wrong. That is a problem I have with that site - anyone can enter a pedigree - it doesn't have to be correct. They have the wrong Fleitner listed as his sire. The one they have listed was born in 1879. The correct one was born in 1883 according to the Norwegian pedigree site. I have the correct info on the NFHR site as well. Mike At 10:28 PM 12/29/2008, you wrote: This message is from: woodberryfa...@comcast.net I have spent about an hour looking at Njal bloodlines on allbreed. I was surprised by a couple of things. One, how inbred the early fjord horses were, and second, every one of Njal's sons was used for breeding, and all of them that I checked had produced get also. Now I realize there was not alot of Fjords around, but surely every son should not have been used as a stallion. I think the breeders here in the USA are alot more choosy about what makes a stallion, this may also change the breed type over time, but surely the quality of the get has improved. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:regist...@nfhr.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Seasons Greetings
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" At 10:42 AM 12/28/2008, you wrote: This message is from: "Ursula & Brian Jensen" Seasons Greetings; Remember When-- 4-Mike May was still in the Coast Guard? You have to go back a bit farther for that. I was out of the Coast Guard in June of 70. I was back at Kodak from then until 97 when I took a offer I couldn't refuse from them. Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:regist...@nfhr.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Winters of long ago
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ok lets try this one again. Sorry the link didn't go through in the last one. Winters Of Long Ago it will take a few minutes to start http://tinyurl.com/2dcxce ...WINTER PAINTINGS ALL SEEN WITH A BEAUTIFUL WALTZ PLAYING IN THE BACKGROUND...WHAT TALENT THIS PERSON HAS---FEEL GOOD AND REMEMBER THE OLD DAYS...ENJOY AND HAVE A HAPPY SEASON. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Winters of long ago
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This is a pretty nice Website. Take a look. It even has several pictures in the slide show with Fjords in it. Mike Winters Of Long Ago it will take a few minutes to start ...WINTER PAINTINGS ALL SEEN WITH A BEAUTIFUL WALTZ PLAYING IN THE BACKGROUND...WHAT TALENT THIS PERSON HAS---FEEL GOOD AND REMEMBER THE OLD DAYS...ENJOY AND HAVE A HAPPY SEASON. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Apparel Orders
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sorry about this one. It obviously wasn't supposed to go to the Fjord List. Sorry. Mike At 03:12 PM 10/1/2008, you wrote: This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cynthia, Please send 1 Poetry Mag to: Kurt G & Jill E Fishinger PO Box 1120 Alma, CO 80420 Please send 1 Poetry Mag, 1 Small Tee Shirt - any color & 1 Med Tee shirt in Periwinkle or Azalea. To: Linda & Bruce Hild 111 Cottonwood Ave Stephens City, VA 22655 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Apparel Orders
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cynthia, Please send 1 Poetry Mag to: Kurt G & Jill E Fishinger PO Box 1120 Alma, CO 80420 Please send 1 Poetry Mag, 1 Small Tee Shirt - any color & 1 Med Tee shirt in Periwinkle or Azalea. To: Linda & Bruce Hild 111 Cottonwood Ave Stephens City, VA 22655 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Contacting the BOD
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 04:54 PM 9/3/2008, you wrote: This message is from: "Steve McIlree" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Kimberly Kinney wrote to me: > I feel silly, but how do I email the BOD as a whole entity? I like the idea of looking at changing the Logo to reflect riding, but do not care for the proposed logo... I'm really sorry, I guess I assumed since I knew how to contact the Board of Directors that everyone would. Since others may also need this information, I hope Kimberly doesn't mind if I answer to the whole List. The email addresses of all the board members are on the NFHR Web site at: http://tinyurl.com/5s99ay. They are also in every issue of the Fjord Herald. I think if you sent your suggestion to Mike May at [EMAIL PROTECTED], he would be happy to forward it to the members of the Board. Yes I will & have forwarded all comments I have received so far. Mike -- Steve McIlree Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: More on colours
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 01:21 PM 7/17/2008, you wrote: This message is from: "Eike Schoen-Petersen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "Albinos" is definitely the wrong term for the double dilute phenotype, but it was used before the genetics were clear and scientific knowledge was not available to the farmers/breeders of Fjord Horses. It should not be used for any Fjord Horses today, unless they are a new mutation (without pigment). Talking about double dilute genetics breeders should be aware that these horses are not eligible for registration! They are eligible for registration here in the US as long as they are non breeding animals IE geldings or spayed mares. Mating a white dun with a white, a yellow or a blue dun carrying the dilution factor/cremello gene (the blue dun with single dilution factor can not securely be differentiated from the blue dun without) can result in a double diluted horse which would be excluded from the breeding population. I still do not really understand why they are excluded from breeding. What is really wrong with them? Is there any known health issues or is it just the look that isn't desired? Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Fjord coloring ?
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 10:56 AM 7/17/2008, you wrote: This message is from: Cherrie Nolden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I've not understood the naming conventions of some of the colors. Brown dun, red dun, white dun and yellow dun make sense to me, especially for non-Fjord folks who may not understand that the dun dilution is always present in this breed. Why black dilutes are officially called Grey, and not mouse dun or grulla or gray dun (grey if using the European spelling), seems confusing to me since the true gray/grey is not even a color option in Fjords. The reason we call them grey is because that is what all of the other countries that have Fjords call them. It would be more confusing rather than less confusing I think if we called them something different. And why we are calling the Kvit colors Albino on the NFHR pedigree site seems very misleading. Albinos have no pigment and red eyes. Kvit Fjords still have a bit of melanin in their skin and hair, and they have blue eyes. Anybody out there have any insight on these conventions? You are right - that probably should be changed. Back when I first took over the Registrar's job FG Luna was already registered as an Albino.. I guess at the time that is what they thought he was. I suppose the term Kvit can be somewhat confusing too. Also in Norway what we call White Dun is called an Uls Dun. Mike Cherrie --- On Mon, 7/14/08, Karen Keith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Karen Keith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: Fjord coloring ? To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Monday, July 14, 2008, 10:29 PM This message is from: Karen Keith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Cherrie: Too funny! The day I decide to climb up on a soapbox about color genetics it's in response to a molecular biologist. LOL! I yield the floor. Perhaps, though, my explanation will be helpful to folks whose brains work like mine. I can muddle through the alleles and capital letters and lower case letters denoting genes, but it really is a muddle for me and hard work. I have to keep going back to charts and reviewing. I see the base horse colors as hues on a color wheel, and the dun and creme dilutions as a tints and tones, creating the lovely dun and creme coats. Does anyone else remember junior high art class? Start with red, add a tint of white and you get pink! http://creativecurio.com/2008/05/the-color-wheel-and-color-theory/ I know it's simplistic but it works for me. And you're right, since all Fjords are some color of dun, referring to them as red dun, brown dun, etc., one might say is re-dun-dant! :^) Cheers! Karen _ It's simple! Sell your car for just $40 at CarPoint.com.au http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fsecure%2Dau%2Eimrworldwide%2E com%2Fcgi%2Dbin%2Fa%2Fci%5F450304%2Fet%5F2%2Fcg%5F801459%2Fpi%5F1004813%2Fai% 5F859641&_t=762955845&_r=tig_OCT07&_m=EXT The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Fjord coloring ?
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 02:21 PM 7/14/2008, you wrote: This message is from: "jen frame" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Mike, her muzzle has the black skin, with white hairs ontop, giving her the "mealy" muzzle look. If she gets wet then the dark skin shows through, but she has the white muzzle. Then she is very likely a brown dun. The grey foals usually have a blacker muzzle when young. Mike After reading the post after yours that goes into depth on color genetics, I think you are right: she is a brown dunn, and the dunn gene in her case diluted a lighter bay horse. I looked closely at her colors this morning before I drove her, and her mane is dark brown--almost black but not a true black, with some red hairs mixed in, mostly lower towards her withers. Her strip is definately red, as are the primitive markings. Her points are only on her coronet band up to her ankles, and then again on her knees. The cannon bones are her light body color (i.e. her points are not contiguous up her leg, but mostly on the ankle joint and the knee joint). And the points are reddish brown with some grey hairs in them, not black. Thanks Jen On 7/14/08, Mike May, Registrar NFHR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > At 10:09 AM 7/14/2008, you wrote: > > yes I am pretty sure she will end up a brown dun. > > What color is her muzzle - light mealy color or dark blackish color? > > Mike The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Fjord coloring ?
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 10:09 AM 7/14/2008, you wrote: This message is from: "jen frame" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Mike, her mane stripe is not a true black--it is dark, but not black, Although that may be sun bleaching since I kep it long; when I shave her bridle path, it is a true black, But the dark srtipe in her tail is defintaley a reddish brown and not black. Does all this info still lead you to believe she is a Brown Dunn? yes I am pretty sure she will end up a brown dun. What color is her muzzle - light mealy color or dark blackish color? Mike Probably... Jen On 7/14/08, Mike May, Registrar NFHR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > If she has a black stripe she is a brown dun. > > Mike The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Fjord coloring ?
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 08:09 PM 7/13/2008, you wrote: This message is from: "jen frame" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My Fjord mare is like what you describe: a lovely light brown--more yellow or creamy tea colored. Her mane and tail have the dark stripe, and the stripe down her back is red. Her primitive markings on her legs are a slightly darker and more reddish color than her body, and her points are just kind of darker--sort of grey, sort of reddish, certainly not black points. She has the Njal mark on her cheek, dark spots above each eye, and many darker spots mixed in with the 4-5 swirls on her forehead. Almost looks like she has a bunch on Njal marks on her forehead, but they are just the coloring without the single black hair (the one on her cheek has the single black hair). I often wondered if she is really a red dunn rather than a brown dunn? If she has a black stripe she is a brown dun. Mike whatever she is, she is adorable Jen On 7/13/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > If you are questioning the color... then he is most likely a brown... You > will know when you have a grey... The muzzle and the eyes are very > different. I thought I had greys but they were brown and when we finally had > a grey... it will hit you that "this is a grey". :-) > > Catherine Lassesen > Hestehaven - "The Horse Garden" > & Hundehaven - "The Dog Heaven" > www.hestehaven.com / [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 1-541-825-3027 > Southern Oregon > > > > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: > http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Fwd: hey
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Forwarded for my daughter Niki. Please respond directly to her. Mike Hello, Our therapeutic riding program (Heritage Christian Stables) http://www.heritagechristianservices.net/hc_stables/index.html located outside of Rochester, NY, has been offered the opportunity to lease a lovely Fjord mare for use in our program. We are very excited about this opportunity to have the use of such a great horse. However, the Fjord is located in Henderson, Tennessee, which is clearly a great distance from NY! So, we are currently searching for an economical ride for her from TN to NY (or at least from TN closer to NY). If anyone is headed this way, and would be willing to bring along an extra horse, or can share any ideas about reasonable transportation for her, please let me know. We really are looking forward to getting her to NY :-) Thank you, Niki Whilden Heritage Christian Stables (585) 872-2540 [EMAIL PROTECTED] === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Fwd: Fjord
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello Fjord Friends! Our therapeutic riding center, located in upstate NY, is currently looking for additional horses to use in their riding lessons for individuals with disabilities. I personally am extremely well acquainted with the Fjord breed, since I have owned a Fjord of my own, MVF Malla, for 18 years. Malla proved all too well the versatility and huge heart that are characteristic of our favorite breed, since her and I literally have done everything a horse and rider/whip could do. She now is a fantastic teacher to my 2 year old daughter as she learns about riding and horsemanship (and of course I still ride/drive her too!). I also take credit for roping the NFHR's Registrar/Executive Director (Mike May) into his role, as he wouldn't ever have started it if it weren't for horse crazy me getting him introduced to Fjords- he's my dad! ;-) Anyway, knowing Fjords so well, I know if we could find the "perfect" Fjord, he/she would likely be the perefect combination of size, sturdiness and temperment that a great therpeutic riding horse needs. I am an Advanced Certified NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped) instructor, and the Sr. Instructor at our center, and I sure would love to get my hands on a furry little Fjord for our riders (and I know the riders would just love them)! We also have an eye towards the future to incorporate a driving program into our center, and a Fjord would likely be able to slide right in there as well. If any of you know of a good candidate to be a therapeutic riding horse, please contact me. We are looking for a horse with "some miles" that has been ridden a fair amount and has seen a lot of things, so likely will be 8 years old or more. We are especially interested in any horse that you may be interested in donating and receiving a tax write-off for, though we will certainly consider a possible purchase if we can find just the right match. Thank you! Niki Whilden Sr. Riding Instructor Heritage Christian Stables (585) 872-2540 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: electric fences
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 09:09 PM 6/5/2008, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I always feel smug and superior when I read Jean's Fairbanks weather posts during the winter. With our temp hitting 97 today, I am not feeling so smug, We gave Joe a full body clip last weekend, just in time - so he is comfortable. And I don't know what kind of summers they have in upstate New York Well being a life long resident of Upstate NY, I can tell you that it can get hot here (hot here is usually about 90) but worse than the temp's are the HUMID days. We are going to be having several of them in a row for the new few days now. I did spend a year up in AK a bit farther North than Jean though when I was in the Coast Guard several decades ago on a "Loran Station" It was 70 miles or so north of Nome. That was COLD. The high for the year was something like 55 or so. Mike where Della is from, but she will actually go out and stand in the sun rather than the cool barn or under the trees (and she is dreadfully well padded) Kate with Joe and Della *** In a message dated 6/5/2008 1:47:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: <> **Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod000302) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: More on branding
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 07:41 PM 5/27/2008, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In my search of brands I stumbled upon this site and think it is a rather informative and valuable site for all horsemen. It talks about much more than just brands. _http://asci.uvm.edu/equine/law/statutes.htm_ (http://asci.uvm.edu/equine/law/statutes.htm) . Maybe Mike May will join in the conversation or some folk from the Fjord horse registry and see if this is something that can be made available for those that would like it done from a registry. The NFHR recommends the microchip for ID purposes. Have you ever seen a horse branded? I have. I wouldn't have my horse branded. I have heard all of the lines about how it doesn't hurt them. Then tell me why they jump about 10 feet when that hot iron hits them? And that smell is one you don't forget for a long time either. Mike I am sure that there must be people that are educated in the branding process and would be willing to teach it. We could have our own special Fjord branders:0) There seems to be much more positive's to having it than not. None of the horses that I have that are branded have any pain or discomfort associated with the area. Bonnie Morris **Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4&?NCID=aolfod000302) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Email problems
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Just an FYI for everyone. We have been having some problems with the NFHR email since we completely moved to the new web site. I am working with our web host to get it fixed but it hasn't been easy to do. Nothing we have done seems to fix all of the problems. Anyway if you need to get an email to the Herald Editors for the upcoming issue of the Herald please use this address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hopefully this will be fixed within a day or so more now. Mike The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Horse Feeding Myths and Misconceptions
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> There are some interesting sections on this page. It is a Alberta, Canada Government site so I think it can at least be trusted a bit. http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/hrs3243 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Mare's for sale
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 11:33 PM 4/23/2008, you wrote: This message is from: "arlene fattu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello Everyone; We have two three year old Fjord Horse Mares. We purchased them at one year and have done some work with them. Leading and just general being around them. They are very healthy and ready to learn all there is to know about riding and pulling a wagon. Due to heart disease I am not able to train them like they should be trained and in general spend the kind of time with them that they need. We would very much like to find a home for them. We are not as interested in what price as what kind of home we can find for them. So any offer to buy them must come from someone that can provide a good home. And keep them together. Except for the DNA test they are registered. Until they are DNA Typed they are not really registered. Do they have Registration numbers & do you have the Registration Certificates? Mike We purchased them from a well known breeder. We have all the papers and can provide the breeders name for any verification is needed. Again we are looking for a good home for these girls. They deserve the best. I can be reached at 509-744-0607 during the day leave a message. I am home in the evenings after 6:00 pm. Thanks Dave Fix Spokane WA. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: The NEW nfhr.com
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks Ann! At 12:03 PM 4/10/2008, you wrote: This message is from: "Ed Sullivan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Woohoo, congrats to everyone involved, it's a wonderful site -- great job! Ann in CT ----- Original Message - From: Mike May, Registrar NFHR Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 11:18 AM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com; FjordIssues-yahoogroups.com Subject: The NEW nfhr.com This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> YES!!! It is finally here! Please go to: www.nfhr.com Take a look around & see what you think. Please let us know if there is something you can't find. Please let us know what you think. By the way this is not the final product - we are going to have on-line ordering of anything we have for sale as well as on-line membership renewals & Fjord Herald subscription renewals as well. === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: The NEW nfhr.com
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks Beth & all of the rest of you who have replied directly. Mike At 11:37 AM 4/9/2008, you wrote: This message is from: Starfire Farm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> CONGRATULATIONS to the NFHR on the release of the new website! It has been a long time coming, but well worth it. Beth Mike May, Registrar NFHR wrote: This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> YES!!! It is finally here! Please go to: www.nfhr.com Take a look around & see what you think. Please let us know if there is something you can't find. Please let us know what you think. By the way this is not the final product - we are going to have on-line ordering of anything we have for sale as well as on-line membership renewals & Fjord Herald subscription renewals as well. === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Starfire Farm Beth Beymer and Sandy North http://www.starfirefarm.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
The NEW nfhr.com
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> YES!!! It is finally here! Please go to: www.nfhr.com Take a look around & see what you think. Please let us know if there is something you can't find. Please let us know what you think. By the way this is not the final product - we are going to have on-line ordering of anything we have for sale as well as on-line membership renewals & Fjord Herald subscription renewals as well. === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #50
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 12:53 PM 3/1/2008, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 3/1/08 10:57:26 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > This is Guuse (pronounced "whooossa") and his wonderful person, Jolanda. > there is actually a video in english of her story. i have been fascinated for quite some time. it will be fun to read the interview with yolanda. i believe she's also a model? Yes she is. You can see more on her web site: http://www.superguus.com/ Mike laurie, and oz, who is close to matching him only in that his mane is quite out of control ** Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/2050827?NCID=aolcmp0030002598) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Fjord at Best Friends Animal Society
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 12:53 PM 2/28/2008, you wrote: This message is from: Karen Keith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The info on this horse says he's only a 5 year old. That would make a DOB of 2003 or 2002. MVF Harrison Fjord is DOB 1993, ten years older. None of the Harrisons in the NFHR database would fit as a 5 year old. Hmmm. Perhaps that's not his original name. Or perhaps he isn't registered either. Mike Karen, Am in Eng> > At 03:56 AM 2/28/2008, you wrote:> >https://www.bestfriends.org/donate/detail.cfm?sponsor=13704&source= _ What are you waiting for? Join Lavalife FREE http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Flavalife9%2Eninemsn%2Ecom%2Ea u%2Fclickthru%2Fclickthru%2Eact%3Fid%3Dninemsn%26context%3Dan99%26locale%3Den %5FAU%26a%3D30288&_t=764581033&_r=email_taglines_Join_free_OCT07&_m=EXT The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Static while vacuuming horse
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The static discussion is an interesting one for sure. One thing you can try to do is not wear polyester type of clothes. Some fabrics are much more static producing than others are. Cotton is usually pretty good for static. The nylon type outer shell of a winter coat is really bad. Mike At 02:13 PM 2/4/2008, you wrote: This message is from: "Melissa Dowling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I've found that spraying the horse lightly with Static Guard, the same spray you might use to eliminate static cling in your clothing, before you begin grooming, works fairly well. If your horse is accustomed to fly spray, he should have no problem with this spray. Melissa The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Feeding issues
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 09:50 PM 1/22/2008, you wrote: This message is from: Susan Cargill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I also had the opportunity to meet two wonderful women from Michigan who drove down for the Annual Mtg. Both have been involved with the Registry for many years, in fact, it was fun to meet the person who was Registrar prior to Mike May. It really was a great meeting this year as you and others have already mentioned Susan. The 2 that you mentioned from MI were none other than Bernadine Karns & her daughter Ann Crandall. I think both of them post on this list now & then. Ann wasn't the Registrar before me though - Ann was the Executive Secretary for several years while I was still doing this part time. She sent out all of the info for me & did a lot of the membership stuff. I mostly was registering & transferring horses back then. The Registrar prior to me was Shelly Walker who is still a member & lives in Mass. Thanks again to all that attended the Annual meeting. I think there were close to 30 people at the meeting - a record number for us. We did have a nice (but quite chilly) tour of the KY Horse Park also. Thanks also go to Wayne Hipsley for not only organizing that for us but then taking us on the guided tour too. Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Spring Fjord Herald Submission DEADLINE is Feb 1
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 11:46 PM 1/14/2008, you wrote: This message is from: Starfire Farm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I heard from one of our Canadian members the other day who JUST got their Fall issue on January 3rd. I think I figured out what happened to all of the Canadian Heralds this time. It appears that the whole bag of foreign issues went to Sweden for a Winter vacation. I am sure it is nice in Sweden this time of year and hopefully the bag of Heralds enjoyed their stay from mid November until January there. I am not sure if they got to see much of Sweden or just spent the time in the bag in the back of a truck someplace or what but at least they did find their way to Canada eventually! Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Extreme Home Makeover preview
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 01:02 PM 1/14/2008, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Mike, Robyn Marie Sherrard here. The makeover was my sister Renee's home and the Therapeutic Riding Program that's run for 25 years plus. The fjord is Nina the 3rd donated to Freedom Hills approx. 8 years ago. Ok I am glad to hear that she got a make over anyway. We will be watching it for sure. Mike Robyn in MD **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Extreme Home Makeover preview
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 10:06 PM 1/13/2008, you wrote: This message is from: "Pat Holland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi, Guys, Did anyone happen to see the preview to next weeks Extreme Home Makeover show? It's a makeover in Maryland and shows a Fjord in a handicapped riding program. Anyone know whom this might be? This might be the horse. Not positive. http://www.nfhr.com/ponyweb/ponyweb.cgi?horse=131 Mike Pat Holland The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
You Know You're a Horseperson if You...
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You Know You're a Horseperson if You... Horse people see the world differently than everyone else, and you know you're a horse person if you do these things. You know you're a horseperson if you... Believe in the 11th Commandment: Inside leg to outside rein. Know that all topical medications come in either indelible blue or neon yellow. Think nothing of eating a sandwich after mucking out stables. Know why a thermometer has a yard of yarn attached to one end of it. Are banned from Laundromats. Fail to associate whips, chains and leather with sexual deviancy. Can magically lower your voice five octaves to bellow at a pawing horse. Have a language all your own. "If he pops his shoulder, I have to close that hand and keep pushing with my seat in case he sucks back." End relationships over your hobby. Cluck to your car to help it up hills. Insure your horse for more than your car. Will give someone 20 names and reasons for that bump on your horse. Know more about your horse's nutrition than your own. Have neatsfoot oil stains on the carpet right next to the TV. Have a vocabulary that can make a sailor blush. Have fewer clothes than your horse. Engage in a hobby that is more work than your day job. Think mucking stalls is better then Zoloft any day. === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Fwd: AHC News Release: Senate Passes Farm Bill Helpful to Horses
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [] American Horse Council Press Release ; FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2007 Contact: Sarah A. Chase, Dir. of Communications 202-296-4031 ext. 211 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.horsecouncil.org Senate Passes Farm Bill Helpful to Horses WASHINGTON, DC December 17, 2007 The American Horse Council (AHC) reports that the recently passed Senate Farm Bill includes several key provisions that would benefit the horse industry. The $286 billion dollar bill, which passed the Senate on December 14 by a vote of 79 to 14, now includes the Equine Equity Act. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) offered this bill as an amendment to the Farm Bill and it was accepted without objection. This provision would: (1) shorten the capital gains holding period for horses from 24 months to 12 months; and (2) place all racehorses in the three-year category for depreciation purposes. Additionally, the Senate Farm Bill includes two provisions that would make horse owners involved in production agriculture eligible for additional federal programs that are administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the aftermath of a natural disaster. Senator McConnell and Senator Jim Bunning (R-KY) were critical to the inclusion of horses in these two provisions. The first provision would make horse breeders eligible for federal emergency loans for the first time by including equine farmers and ranchers within the class of eligible producers. The second provision institutes a permanent disaster relief fund that would provide payments to farmers and ranchers who suffer losses in areas that are declared disaster areas by USDA. This provision specifically includes horses within the definition of livestock eligible for the program. Upon passage of the bill, AHC President Jay Hickey commented, As always, Senators McConnell and Bunning have done a great job for the horse industry. Both have been working for sometime on the Equine Equity Act and providing parity for the horse industry with respect to federal disaster assistance programs. We appreciate all they do for this industry. The AHC previously reported that the House passed its version of the Farm Bill last summer. However, the House bill does not include the provisions described above applicable to horse owners and is quite different from the Senate Farm Bill in other respects. A conference between House and Senate members will be necessary to work out these differences in the second session of this Congress, which begins in January. The bill that results from that conference will have to be passed by both the House and Senate and then signed by the President. The American Horse Council encourages all horse owners and enthusiasts to remain educated and informed regarding legislative issues that pertain to the horse industry. For the latest updates and news from Washington, including information on how you can be a grassroots advocate, please visit: www.horsecouncil.org or call 202-296-4031. ### As the national association representing all segments of the horse industry in Washington, D.C., the American Horse Council works daily to represent equine interests and opportunities. Organized in 1969, the AHC promotes and protects the industry by communicating with Congress, federal agencies, the media and the industry on behalf of all horse related interests each and every day.& nbsp; The AHC is member supported by individuals and organizations representing virtually every facet of the horse world from owners, breeders, veterinarians, farriers, breed registries and horsemen's associations to horse shows, race tracks, rodeos, commercial suppliers and state horse councils. Visit the AHC online: www.horsecouncil.org === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 ;&nbs p;&nb sp; Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of 14797549.jpg"; x-mac-type="4A504547"; x-mac-creator="4A565752] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Bad weather
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 05:19 AM 12/17/2007, you wrote: This message is from: Linda Lehnert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The weather has been bad all over the US this year from the fires in So. CA to the ice storm in the Midwest, the snow storm in the NE and the high winds and storm in the Pacific NW. As Jean said, the weather is changing. I'm surprised we haven't had any reports from you folks in the Midwest and NE. The BIG storm that hit us was not all that BIG. I was watching the National news last night when they had a guy on in Rochester, NY (I am about 10 miles from Rochester). He was telling everyone about how bad it was & he was standing in about 3" of snow. We probably had about 6 - 10 inches or so but that isn't much of a storm for us really. It is the first big one of the season I guess. Mike Jean, I'm glad to hear you weren't injured and didn't have any significant damage, but 7 days without electricity is hardship duty. I hope you were able to keep warm. Gail, I hope you can get the problems solved with your house and was sorry to hear about the flood you had. Merry Christmas, God Jul and happy holidays to everyone and your fuzzy family members and best wishes for a wonderful holiday season from cold, but dry east Germany. Linda, Klein Max the German farm tiger, HM Queen Sonja the other one (self-crowned, formerly an asylum seeker), Grau Tiger the resident terrorist, Metro the resident Turk and Minke the tiny black panther from Guben http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Fwd: RE: David Klove
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I received this message from Nancy Lehnert. I know at least some of you know David & might want to send him a card or something. Mike Hi Mike, I have just received a letter from David Klove that said he was feeling he can die soon and sent his best wishes. Since I am out of the Fjord loop these days, I was wondering what would be the best way to let his friends know who would like to send him greetings to keep in contact with him throught his difficult time so he is not isolated. Please let me know by email if you find out how he is doing. Best regards to you and your family. Sincerely, Nancy Lehnert The last address I had for David was Miltzowsgate 2, Voss 5700, Norway === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Electric Pill Crusher and Tahiatian Noni
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 07:50 AM 11/16/2007, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi - I need to crush 45 Doxy pills 2x/day. Is there such a thing as an automatic pill crusher or small blender? Look for a coffee grinder. Mike Also, has anyone ever used Tahiatian Noni Juice? The vet recommended it for my guy as a natural anti-inflammatory drug. Expensive stuff! Thanks - Nancy in Nottingham, NH The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
On Topic: O.C.E.A.N syndrome
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Living with O.C.E.A.N. Syndrome - By Scooter Grubb Just recently, after years of research, I have finally been able to give a name to what my wife and I have been living with for years. It's an affliction, for sure, which when undiagnosed and misunderstood can devastate and literally tear a family apart. Very little is known about O.C.E.A.N. Syndrome. But it is my hope this article will generate interest from researchers involved in the equine and psychological sciences. You will, no doubt, begin to identify similar symptoms in your own family and hopefully now be able to cope. Obsessive Compulsive Equine Attachment Neurosis Syndrome (O.C.E.A.N.S) is usually found in the female and can manifest itself anytime from birth to the golden years. Symptoms may appear any time and may even go dormant in the late teens, but the syndrome frequently re-emerges in later years. Symptoms vary widely in both number and degree of severity. Allow me to share some examples which are most prominent in our home. The afflicted individual: 1. Can smell moldy hay at ten paces, but can't tell whether milk has gone bad until it turns chunky. 2. Finds the occasional "Buck and Toot" session hugely entertaining, but severely chastises her husband for similar antics. 3. Will spend hours cleaning and conditioning her tack, but wants to eat on paper plates so there are no dishes. 4. Considers equine gaseous excretions a fragrance. 5. Enjoys mucking out four stalls twice a day, but insists on having a housekeeper mop the kitchen floor once a week. 6. Will spend an hour combing and trimming an equine mane, but wears a baseball cap so she doesn't waste time brushing her own hair. 7. Will dig through manure piles daily looking for worms, but does not fish. 8. Will not hesitate to administer a rectal exam up to her shoulder, but finds cleaning out the Thanksgiving turkey cavity for dressing quite repulsive. 9. By memory can mix eight different supplements in the correct proportions, but can't make macaroni and cheese that isn't soupy. 10. Twice a week will spend an hour scrubbing algae from the water tanks, but has a problem cleaning lasagna out of the casserole dish. 11. Will pick a horse's nose, and call it cleaning, but becomes verbally violent when her husband picks his. 12. Can sit through a four-hour session of a ground work clinic, but unable to make it through a half-hour episode of Cops. The spouse of an afflicted victim: 1. Must come to terms with the fact there is no cure, and only slightly effective treatments. The syndrome may be genetic or caused by the inhaling of manure particles which, I propose, have an adverse effect on female hormones. 2. Must adjust the family budget to include equine items - hay, veterinarian services, farrier services, riding boots and clothes, supplements, tack, equine masseuse and acupuncturist - as well as the mandatory) equine spiritual guide, etc. Once you have identified a monthly figure, never look at it again. Doing so will cause tightness in your chest, nausea and occasional diarrhea. 3. Must realize that your spouse has no control over this affliction. More often than not, she will deny a problem even exists as denial is common. 4. Must form a support group. You need to know you're not alone - and there's no shame in admitting your wife has a problem. My support group, for instance, involves men who truly enjoy Harley Davidsons, four-day weekends and lots of scotch. Most times, she is unaware that I am even gone, until the precise moment she needs help getting a 50- pound bag of grain out of the truck. Now you can better see how O.C.E.A.N.S. affects countless households in this country and abroad. It knows no racial, ethnic or religious boundaries. It is a syndrome that will be difficult to treat because those most affected are in denial and therefore, not interested in a cure. So, I am taking it upon myself to be constantly diligent in my research in order to pass along information to make it easier for caretakers to cope on a day to day basis. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Fwd: American Horse Council: Registration and Sponsorship Update
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> American Horse Council Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12, 2007 Contact: Sarah A. Chase, Dir. of Communications 202-296-4031 ext. 211 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.horsecouncil.org American Horse Council National Issues Fall Forum Registration and Sponsorship Reminder WASHINGTON, DC October 12, 2007 The registration and sponsorship deadline for the American Horse Councils (AHC) National Issues Fall Forum at Keeneland in Lexington, KY on Friday, November 2, 2007, is quickly approaching. Complete details and online forms are available on the AHCs web site: www.horsecouncil.org. All interested and current sponsors are asked to please have their details submitted to Sarah Chase by October 24. Accredited press members have until October 26th to pre-register. All other interested attendees are advised to register online or call 202-296-4031. AHC members have until October 17th to take advantage of the discount hotel rate. The program highlights for the November 2nd AHC National Issues Fall Forum, which is being held immediately prior to the State Horse Council Advisory Committee Fall Meeting, are as follows: Preserving Our Land and Use : Conservation Easements Margaret M. Graves, Esq., Attorney and Board Member, Bluegrass Conservancy Shannon Bishop Arvin, Esq., of Stoll Keenon Ogden, PLLC Do You Have a Match?: Immigration Issues Facing the Horse Industry Charles R. Baesler, Jr. of Stoll Keenon Ogden, PLLC Keeping the IRS At Bay: Federal Tax Laws for Horse Owners Doug Romaine, Esq., of Stoll Keenon Ogden, PLLC The Ins and Outs of Movement: Import/Export Issues for Horse Owners Dr. Andrea Morgan, Associate Deputy Administrator for Regional Operations at the U. S. Department of Agriculture The Sleeping Giant: Update on Equine Piroplasmosis Dr. Kent Fowler D.V.M. Chief, Animal Health Branch California Department of Food and Agriculture Own Responsibly Spread the Word: Latest from the Unwanted Horse Coalition Katy Carter, Coordinator of the Unwanted Horse Coalition AHC National Issues Fall Forum Update: Federal Legislation and Regulations Affecting the Industry James J. Hickey, Jr., President of the American Horse Council All horse enthusiasts are invited to register for this unique learning and growth opportunity. If you are interested in attending this event, please call the AHC at 202-296-4031 for further details. A complete schedule of events and online registration information is available on the AHC web site: www.horsecouncil.org. All interested press members should please contact Sarah Chase directly at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 202-296-4031 ext. 211 For more information about the American Horse Council, please visit: www.horsecouncil.org or call 202-296-4031. ### As the national association representing all segments of the horse industry in Washington, D.C., the American Horse Council works daily to represent equine interests and opportunities. Organized in 1969, the AHC promotes and protects the industry by communicating with Congress, federal agencies, the media and the industry on behalf of all horse related interests each and every day. The AHC is member supported by individuals and organizations representing virtually every facet of the horse world from owners, breeders, veterinarians, farriers, breed registries and horsemen's associations to horse shows, race tracks, rodeos, commercial suppliers and state horse councils. Visit us online: www.horsecouncil.org === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Pending Registrations Reminder
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 03:09 PM 10/2/2007, you wrote: This message is from: "Tom Rounsville" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have not heard about this kit before. Does this go for any Fjord owner? DNA typing is required for NFHR registration of stallions & mares to prove their parentage. That way we know for sure they are purebred Fjord Horses. Geldings are exempt unless they are going to be in an Evaluation. They have to be DNA typed for the Evaluation since their scores can count for their parents Hall of Fame award. Mike Jerri -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike May, Registrar NFHR Sent: Monday, October 01, 2007 4:32 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Pending Registrations Reminder This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Just a reminder for everyone that has a horse in for registration with the NFHR. Remember that DNA hair sample kit you received in the mail some time ago? Maybe even a couple of years ago for some of you! If you don't pull the hair & send it in I can't finish your registration. I have 160 registrations in "Pending" status waiting for DNA typing to be completed. Please go & pull some hair & send it in while the weather still isn't to bad yet. If you can't find the kit let me know and I will see what we can do about getting you another one. Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Pending Registrations Reminder
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Just a reminder for everyone that has a horse in for registration with the NFHR. Remember that DNA hair sample kit you received in the mail some time ago? Maybe even a couple of years ago for some of you! If you don't pull the hair & send it in I can't finish your registration. I have 160 registrations in "Pending" status waiting for DNA typing to be completed. Please go & pull some hair & send it in while the weather still isn't to bad yet. If you can't find the kit let me know and I will see what we can do about getting you another one. Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: September Foals
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 10:19 PM 9/26/2007, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Congratulations to all the "late" arrivals. When I first got into fjords and started hearing about all the foals, I thought Joe was an oddity for having a foal date in September. Glad to know he is in such good company. Mike, without doing a lot of research, do you know about what percentage of foals are born in this time frame vs. the May - June time? I am afraid that one isn't an easy one to look up in the database. Mike Kate and Joe (who just celebrated his 9th birthday a week ago) and Della (who appreciated the birthday cookies for Joe's birthday) ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Filly finally
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 10:13 AM 9/23/2007, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Forget the tradition, and name her Winona...she's special. Sharon Abbott It will have to be Winona I if you do. We already have a Winona. http://www.nfhr.com/ponyweb/ponyweb.cgi?horse=7031 Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Winona DVD!!!
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 07:15 PM 9/20/2007, you wrote: This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> who do we order the dvds from? From me. Here is a link to the order form for them: http://www.nfhr.com/PDF/NFHR%20Order.pdf Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I LOVE the Evening With Dancing Fjords DVD! As Laurie said, it's like being back there again, but warmer!! I was so proud of everybody! Kay and Bogie, who's especially in love with the part where he got to carry a flag and Braveheart, whose comments on Bogie's moment in the spotlight are best left unrecorded. ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Fiona Lindsay Delfino Box 51 S.Strafford, VT 05070 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] (C) 603 359 0150 (S) 910 277 5192 - Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: dancing with Fjords ?
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 09:01 AM 9/7/2007, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The DVD will make excellent Christmas gifts for friends and family. The Holidays are just around the corner How much will it be ? It is $25.00 shipping included. Mike Thanks Deb ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Dancing with Fjords DVD
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 10:29 PM 9/6/2007, you wrote: This message is from: "Melinda Schumacher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> How should I go about ordering a DVD? Melinda Download, Print & mail the below order form to get one of them. http://www.nfhr.com/PDF/NFHR%20Order.pdf They are $25 - shipping included. Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Hall of Fame Award
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 02:35 PM 8/29/2007, you wrote: This message is from: "Curtis Pierce" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A NFHR member can submit their stallions and mares to the registrar if they meet the following requirements: The horse must have offspring that have been evaluated in the NFHR evaluation system. These offspring must be evaluated in Conformation/Movement and in Performance and have received a Medallion of Quality. For a Mare or Dam to qualify, a minimum of two (2) offspring must have received Medallions. For a Stallion or Sire to qualify, a minimum of five (5) offspring must have received Medallions. The complete requirements are listed on page 14 of the NFHR Evaluation Handbook. Curt, I have created a new form to claim this Award. Here is a link to it: http://www.nfhr.com/PDF/Hall%20of%20Fame%20Award%20App.pdf If any of you think you have horses that would qualify please download the form & send it in. I will check the Records & get you the award if the horse qualifies for it. There is no charge for this award by the way. Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Anyone need some cheap nice horse fencing??
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270160151885&ssPageName=A A friend sent me this link, it is a must read! Plus a really good deal on horse fencing! The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Lyder for sale-long winded, too
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 11:41 PM 8/29/2007, you wrote: This message is from: "Bonnie Ehlers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> He is so much fun, but we do need to get him sold. I guess we are what they refer to in the real estate business as "motivated sellers". Buz is in the hospital now with pnuemonia. He has heart & lung disease, along with diabetes now. Lyder is 7 yrs old. He was born at Rick Leader's facility in Canada. His papers are in the safety deposit box at the bank, I'll have to get those out before I can quote his exact bloodlines. Here they are Bonnie: LEADER LANE LYDER C-2309 RLL-O-1771-G Foaled March 22, 2001 Bred by RICK & LIZ LEADER, WINGHAM, ON CAN GRABB N-1651 N-A-026-S 1.pr 1.avk.pr UREDD NFR-V-015-S GULLDUA N-13969 2.pr LUKAS C-795 BXB-B-692-S JORDBU N-1718 2.pr LAILA N-13716 N-O-118-M SYLVI N-13388 1.pr LINDEMANN N-2008 N-Z-157-SG 3.pr BRIKSDAL PAM-F-403-SG ASHILD N-14089 N-O-051-M 1.pr COLEMAN'S LILJA C-1602 STAVANGER PRINCE C-57 LESA C-137 GULLDOKKA C-58 2054-A === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Sample Coggins costs
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 06:13 PM 7/30/2007, you wrote: This message is from: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> EIA is a terrible disease, thanks to the Coggins test it is almost unheard of now. Only in America can we tip-toe by the weigh stations, [as someone just wrote] show our horses at local, in state shows, without proof of the test. [ not so in Europe] You know I just thought of a problem with the trailering your horse to the Vet to get the Coggins. If your current one is out of date you are breaking the law by transporting the horse are you not? Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: FW: RE: Northwest Fjord Horse Show
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 12:42 AM 7/29/2007, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This a bit over kill. No other horse show A circuit or ADS sanctioned events in the state of Washington that I have attended require health certificates or coggins for instate horses. That may be true but do you want your horse stabled next to all of the other horses that are from wherever? Horses will be coming from many different states and the rules vary for each of them. The best practice for the event organizers is like Dave said to error on the side of caution. Who do you think would be blamed for the results of an outbreak of anything if it did occur? Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Collecting DNA Sample
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 11:50 AM 7/9/2007, you wrote: This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> While Odin would never be dangerous, I am having trouble figuring out the best way to collect these hairs. My current thought is to grab them with pliers or vice grips. Is there a standard procedure for doing this on an adult horse? A pliers is what I usually recommend for doing it Gail. Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Helmets
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 04:45 PM 6/27/2007, you wrote: This message is from: Emily Wigley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Our daughter, almost 15 years, says about wearing helmets: "If you think your hair style is more important than your brain, it probably is." Back when I was a 4H Leader I was asked a lot of questions about helmets by parents & kids too. Mostly it was which one should I buy? How much do I need to spend on one? I always gave them the same line the guy at the snowmobile shop gave me when I was buying a helmet back in the 70's. I had asked him which helmet I should buy from a whole rack full of them. His reply was a classic I have never forgotten. He said "Well if you have a $10 head then buy the $10 helmet, if you have a $100 head then buy the $100 helmet". Of course those were the 1970's prices when a $100 actually bought a pretty nice helmet. I always told the 4h kids and the parents the same thing. You usually do get what you pay for in this case. Of course style & looks have some to do with riding helmets too. Best advise now days is to make sure it is ASTM certified. Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re:registry amnesty
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 09:16 AM 5/18/2007, you wrote: This message is from: "J&H Carlson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Does anyone know if the amnesty includes the NFR registry. If I have the letters wrong, it is the registry that is older than NFHR. That would be the NFA of NA. The NFHR & the NFA merged together several years ago. I now have all of the NFA records in my office. I cannot find the papers on my old (30 yr) gelding, but he does have a tattoo. Send me the name & if you have it his registration number & I will see if I can get you a new Certificate for him. Please send the info to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mike thanks, Hope N IL The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: NFHR Registration Amnesty Ends May 31
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 10:36 PM 5/16/2007, you wrote: This message is from: "Melinda Schumacher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Green Horn Question: If one has bought an already registered fjord (such as SNF Mirakel) does the new owner need to re-register, or do anything else?! The way it is supposed to work is the previous owner sends in the Transfer Report to me & I update the records here & then print you a new Certificate with your name on it & mail it to you. That is what was done in your case by Neil & Ruth Sorum. Some breeders just give the Certificate to the new owner & let them deal with the paperwork. This is NOT a good way to do it. Sometimes the papers never get sent in & we lose track of who owns the horse. Another problem with not doing the Transfer when the horse is sold is that the horse is still registered to the previous owner and it could be a problem with liability if something were to happen. You can become an NFHR member if you want to. That would keep you up to date on all of the events etc we have going on. You receive the Fjord Herald as a part of the membership. To become an NFHR member all you need to do is fill out the form at the following link & send it to the address on the form. I will get you all set up. http://www.nfhr.com/PDF/Mem_form.PDF Mike Melinda Marengo OH with canine daughters Nanook and Lucy, and soon to be adopted Gypsy Vanner (2 year old) son Simba...oh yeah, and 2 adult human sons Doug and Mikey. On 5/16/07, Curtis Pierce <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This message is from: "Curtis Pierce" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Hi everyone, the NFHR registration amnesty period ends on May 31. This is > an excellent opportunity to register all your Fjords at a reduced rate, > especially Fjords older than 3 years. As a registry, we want to encourage > all owners to register their Fjords. Detailed information on the rates > and > access to the forms can be found at: > http://www.nfhr.com/2007RegAmnesty.htm. > You can also get information from the registrar, Mike May, at > [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 585-872-4114. There has been a lot of registration > applications submitted recently, so Mike may take a little longer to get > back to you than normal. If you know someone with an unregistered Fjord > Horse, but qualified to be registered, please pass this information to > them. > Take care! > Curt Pierce > > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: > http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > > -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning "You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck." ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi "As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel."~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Evening of Dancing Fjords DVD
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> And for those of you that haven't gotten your order in for this DVD here is a link to the NFHR order form: http://www.nfhr.com/PDF/NFHR%20Order.pdf If you want Tee shirts etc use this link: http://www.nfhr.com/PDF/Apparel.pdf Mike At 08:24 AM 5/3/2007, you wrote: This message is from: Susan Cargill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The Evening of Dancing Fjords DVD is going to be awesome. We combined the footage from two cameras - one above the arena in the announcer's stand which gives you a birdseye view and one from the floor of the arena. The lighting in the arena area was very poor so we've had to work at making the film brighter and easier to view. We ran into some difficulty with the music because of royalties due for using it - we are in the process of reselecting the music. Wayne Williams, the announcer, came back and did a voice over for us because the original sound was all tied together. The Norwegian violinist's put together a CD of their music for us also. Mike May mentioned that everyone is getting concerned - don't be, you will recieve your DVD's, maybe not as quickly as you'd like, but you will receive them. Andit wil be worth the wait. Susan Cargill, Longtheway Farm Chair - 2006 25th Anniversary Celebration The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Evaluations in Moses Lake?
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 09:21 PM 4/17/2007, you wrote: This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hey PNW Fjorders, Did I miss something here? Is there going to be an Evaluation associated with the August show, or at any other time? The NFHR has scheduled an Evaluation in Moses Lake on Aug 22 & 23, 2007. NFHR members will be receiving info about it in the US mail very soon. They entry package will be on the NFHR web site soon also. Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Fw: possible "banishment" from Fjord Digest
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am sorry - this was not intended to be sent here. I was forwarding this to the NFHR Board of Directors email list. I am not sure what happened. Please ignore this. Thanks & I am sorry for this. Mike At 02:29 PM 4/16/2007, you wrote: This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I know you all got copies of this but I wanted it to be on the group here for easier discussion if you want to. Mike From: "Beaver Dam Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mike May" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Fw: possible "banishment" from Fjord Digest Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:01:02 -0300 copies to all BOD members .. Hello Dan, It was very nice to talk with you last night. Thank you for making the call. I think I was pretty clear about how I feel, but there is one area where I may have given you a wrong impression, and I want to clear that up. === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Fw: possible "banishment" from Fjord Digest
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I know you all got copies of this but I wanted it to be on the group here for easier discussion if you want to. Mike From: "Beaver Dam Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mike May" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Fw: possible "banishment" from Fjord Digest Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:01:02 -0300 copies to all BOD members .. Hello Dan, It was very nice to talk with you last night. Thank you for making the call. I think I was pretty clear about how I feel, but there is one area where I may have given you a wrong impression, and I want to clear that up. We talked about how the Registry and the Fjord Digest are two separate entities. They may be, in principal, but they are, nevertheless, quite entwined. For instance, Mike May monitoring the Digest and answering questions from his position as Executive Director. -- And, as I said in my second email, the NFHR lists the Fjord Digest on its website and directs people to it. -- By doing so, it acknowledges that there is an approval of, and a connection between the NFHR and the Fjord Digest. My feeling is that it shouldn't be necessary to get legalistic about this problem. It's a problem that should have been easily solved. I gave Steve that opportunity by emailing him three times asking for his help. --- I also emailed board member, Cynthia Madden, asking for her help. We received no answer of any kind from either of them. Then, I emailed the BOD asking for their help, and had no feedback whatsoever, other than being notified that I would "receive a letter." -- My guess is that the letter would tell me that the NFHR has nothing to do with the Fjord Digest, therefore, can't help me. I want to remind all of you again that I have been a loyal member of the NFHR since it's inception -- 26 years. That I have served on the BOD and also served as vice president of the NFHR. I want to remind you that I have never in all these years done anything to harm the breed or embarrass the Registry. -- I'd also like to remind you that I have a solid reputation in the Fjord world, and in the wider horse world -- A solid reputation for integrity and quality in everything we've ever done. And also remind you that the Fjord breed is where it is today in North America due, in a significant way, to the money and effort Beaver Dam Farm has spent in advertising and writing articles over the past 28 years. In view of this record, I'm asking for your help in this matter. As I said in a previous email, what I'm looking for is fairness, and I know that you have it in your power to give me this. Sincerely, Carol Naveta Rivoire Beaver Dam Farm Fjords II, Ltd. Phone: 902-386-2304 Fax: 902-386-2149 URL: www.beaverdamfarm.com E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Raised by the Sea in Health and Tranquility Visit our NEW Riding Vacation page on our website today! http://www.beaverdamfarm.com/pages Beaver Dam Farm Fjords II, Ltd. Phone: 902-386-2304 Fax: 902-386-2149 URL: www.beaverdamfarm.com E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Raised by the Sea in Health and Tranquility Visit our NEW Riding Vacation page on our website today! http://www.beaverdamfarm.com/pages/riding-vacation/index.html - Original Message - From: Beaver Dam Farm To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 12:59 PM Subject: possible "banishment" from Fjord Digest copies to all BOD members .. Hello Dan, It was very nice to talk with you last night. Thank you for making the call. I think I was pretty clear about how I feel, but there is one area where I may have given you a wrong impression, and I want to clear that up. We talked about how the Registry and the Fjord Digest are two separate entities. They may be, in principal, but they are, nevertheless, quite entwined. For instance, Mike May monitoring the Digest and answering questions from his position as Executive Director. -- And, as I said in my second email, the NFHR lists the Fjord Digest on its website and directs people to it. -- By doing so, it acknowledges that there is an approval of, and a connection between the NFHR and the Fjord Digest. My feeling is that it shouldn't be necessary to get legalistic about this problem. It's a problem that should have been easily solved. I gave Steve that opportunity by emailing him three times asking for his help. --- I also emailed board member, Cynthia Madden, asking for her help. We received no answer of any kind from either of them. Then, I emailed the BOD asking for their help, and had no feedback whatsoever, other than being notified that I woul
Fjord Herald
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Just checking up on the Winter issue of the Fjord Herald that was sent out over a month ago. Did anyone in Canada receive their copy of it yet? We have had a few problems with the foreign mailings this issue. Usually the Canadian members get theirs before the US members do since they get sent out first class mail. Thanks, Mike The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Fjord Herald: GOT IT!
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 02:47 PM 3/14/2007, you wrote: This message is from: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi list, I received my Herald a couple weeks ago. All I can say is it is awesome It will be a collectors issue, take good care of it! The photos and stories are outstanding. Peg's K., travel adventure had me rolling on the floor with laughter. [ I have been there, done that, myself] A good place to look for Mike's address would be the archives, or the NFR. Although, I don't think he does the mailing, but he always gets the blame, when things don't quite go right. I am afraid I didn't get the message that you are replying to Jerry. Can whoever the message was a reply to please send the message or whatever the request was to me at my address which is: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mike Regards, Jerry Friz, Anderson, Ca For your security this Message has been checked for Viruses as a courtesy of Com-Pair Services! The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #46
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 03:41 PM 2/22/2007, you wrote: This message is from: "Michele Noonan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> We got our Fjord Herald too! We should order two. We share it so much, It gets all worn out. Good Job! Just an FYI for everyone - We did print extras of this issue & they are available for $7.50 per copy from me. You can use the order form on the web site in the documents section or just send your payment in US funds with a note that you want the Winter 06/07 issue of the Herald (please don't forget to put your mailing address in with it). Here is a link to the order form if you wish to order extras: http://tinyurl.com/2rmfy5 If you want to order Apparel here is the order form for that also: http://tinyurl.com/2slc63 Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Yust Ole
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sven was out shopping in the mall when he met his friend Ole outside the jewelry store. "Vat have you yust purchased, Ole?" says Sven. "Vell, now that you've asked, " replies Ole, it's Valentine's Day tomorrow and ven I asked Lena this morning vat she vanted she said, "Oh, I don't know, dear, yust give me something wit a lot of diamonds in it." "So vat did you get her?" Sven asks. Ole replied, smiling, "I got her a deck of cards." The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: numbers - look for more
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 08:56 AM 2/15/2007, you wrote: This message is from: "ruth bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would imagine there are some basic ways that a horse could be tried for temperament.. I can think of a few offhand.. but maybe with some research, putting some heads together, we could come up with a solid basic drill that might be a start in the right direction. (Ruthie) We already have. They are in the performance tests. They are on the web site - take a look at them.> Mike>>> I WAS talking about the basic conformation/movement evaluation, Mike. I know you were. I was trying to explain how the system works. But while you're on the subject... you wouldn't have a rough idea of how many basic C/M evaluations there have been, compared to how many Medallions of Quality there are? No. I don't have the time right now to look that up. That isn't an easy number for me to extract. You can go through the Record Books & see though. If Medallions are minimal by comparison, that too might indicate the necessity of including a temperament consideration in the basic. I haven't heard the suggestion of how you do that in a conformation test yet Ruthie. Let me know & I will forward the idea to the Evaluation committee. Please don't think they haven't tried to do something like this before though. Mike Just a thought.. Ruthie, nw mt, US The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: numbers - look for more
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 02:52 PM 2/14/2007, you wrote: This message is from: "ruth bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> How do you propose we give a temperament score on a conformation test? Temperament is scored on the Performance tests. Mike THANKS for your comments Mike. I think I touched on that earlier; if people are making breeding choices from a conformation test, it assuredly should include temperament as well. If temperament is important to you in selecting breeding stock (which it should be) then you need to look for horses that have received "Medallions of Quality. All of these horses have had at least 1 Performance test & have been evaluated for temperament (as well as they can be with only a very short time in front of the Evaluators) You probably know a lot more about what that would require than I do, I'm just pointing out there's a hole in a process that a great many people apparently take seriously. (if they make breeding choices based on conformation alone, citing a blue ribbon). If all you are looking for is a good looking horse then that might even work. The performance tests are what scores temperament & trainability etc. Although that Type portion on the score sheet is doubled, I can't really see that it addresses temperament well, if at all? Not at all. I didn't try to say that it did. Type & Temperament are totally different things. Further, there is a big difference between "Presence" and "Temperament." As a horse without good temperament can have much presence. Absolutely. I don't remember who said it - (it might have been Jon Hegdal), but it was said that "A Fjord must first be a Fjord in its head". (Whoa..! do I hear Carol galloping down the chute? hee hee) Seriously, I seem to recall a post-evaluation conversation with a lady whose horse had been degraded in the 'presence' bracket, although she claimed he had the most wonderful temperament possible..? So maybe that category does need better definition. Again it isn't only a Temperament test either. You have to look at the individual scores not the total! I would imagine there are some basic ways that a horse could be tried for temperament.. I can think of a few offhand.. but maybe with some research, putting some heads together, we could come up with a solid basic drill that might be a start in the right direction. We already have. They are in the performance tests. They are on the web site - take a look at them. Mike Ruthie, nw mt US The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
re: numbers - look for more
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 12:25 PM 2/13/2007, you wrote: This message is from: "ruth bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You are so right Pat, a composite total high blue ribbon number is no guarantee for THE perfect horse anyhow. Absolutely correct Ruthie. I think anyone who has been in horses for quite some time and developed an eye for conformation, will agree that it is the overall first glance that captures the harmonious unison of a good physical specimen. I realize the evaluation score sheet has a "balance and harmony" bracket under type, but the score is insignificantly minimal and should have far more consideration in the composite score. The "Type" score is doubled before the final score is totaled. All of the other categories are 10 points each & type is worth 20 points. Best body parts are important, but only as important as they match, and are well assembled. Absolutely. I could go on about the lack of a temperament score also, but realize that no breed judging system is perfect and that it is at least better than nothing. How do you propose we give a temperament score on a conformation test? Temperament is scored on the Performance tests. Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Another You Tube video
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This is just a cute one on You Tube that I saw when watching the 65 Danish ones. I think it is from Sweden. The music sure is catchy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGhnehqMOnU The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Study shows microchips cause cancer?
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 01:33 PM 2/8/2007, you wrote: This message is from: Steve A White <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Before everyone gets freaked out about their microchipped horses, you should know that these are a special strain of mice that get cancer very easily. That's why they use them for cancer research. Microchips have been used in pets and horses for many years with a very low incidence of complications. These complications include chip migration and infection at injection site, not cancer. Thanks Steve. So far I have not heard of any Fjords getting cancer near the microchip injection site. Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Fantastic Dressage Performance.
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Fantastic Dressage Performance. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKQgTiqhPbw>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKQgTiqhPbw You have to go view this video on youtube. It is ANDREAS HELGSTRAND - WEG2006 Freestyle Final. Not a Fjord but this is the most amazing dressage performance I have ever seen, especially for a freestyle. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
good horses
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Have you seen this? It's crazy! They aren't fjords but this is worth watching for sure. <http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xqvvn_lorenzo>http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xqvvn_lorenzo The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ole &Lena So anyvay, late one night, Lena vakes Ole and says, "I t'ink its time!" So Ole fired up the Yohn Deere tractor and took her to the hospital to have their first baby. She had a little boy, and the doctor looked over at Ole and said, "Hey, Ole! You yust had a son! Ain't dat great! " Vell, Ole got excited by dis, but yust den the doctor spoke up and he said, "Hold on! We ain't finished yet!" The doctor den held up a little girl. He said, "Hey, Ole! You got you a daughter!" She's a pretty little ting, too" Ole got kind of puzzled by this, and then the doctor said, "Holey Moley Ole, we still ain't done yet!" The doctor then delivered another boy and said, "Ole, you yust had youself another boy!" Ole was flabbergasted by this news! A couple days later, Ole brought Lena and the their t'ree children home in the self propelled combine. He was real serious and he asked Lena, "How come we got t'ree on the first try?" Lena said, "You remember dat night we ran out of K-Vy Yelly and you vent out in the garage and got dat dere 3-in-1 Oil?" Ole said, "Yeah, I do. Uffda!, it's a dam good t'ing I didn't get the WD-40!" The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Dr. Phil on Horses
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 05:35 PM 1/16/2007, you wrote: This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mike, you are too funny even if, and maybe more so, when you refer to " we women". I am sure that must be a "slip"? Well I didn't write it Jean - I just forward them on. I am not that creative I am afraid. Mike Other than that curious remark, this whole exercise is sooo familiar!!! Very good 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 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Dr. Phil on Horses
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 10:28 AM Dr. Phil on Horses Probably been posted before, but it never gets old. Dr. Phil on horses.. . At this time of year, after the holidays, ads for weight-loss programs saturate print media and the airwaves. Even TV talk shows devote time to the battle of the bulge. I caught part of a Dr. Phil episode in which the prominent self-help guru was evaluating the situation of one overweight guest. The woman commented that she'd like to buy a horse so she could get exercise via riding. "That's great for the horse," responded Dr. Phil drolly, "but what good is it for you?" Obviously, Dr. Phil has missed out on the cardiovascular workout we women get attempting to get into a sports bra and riding pants Clearly, the good doctor doesn't own a horse. At least, not the right horse. A quiet, well-broke, agreeable mount may indeed not offer much in the way of fitness training. But, the right horse (and most of us have owned 1 or 2, haven't we?) will provide a body-building, cardiovascular- enhancing workout that would make Richard Simmons envious. Allow me to explain With the right horse, you begin your fitness program by walking out to the pasture. As you stride briskly, you carry the halter and lead rope behind you, pushed up high on your back so the lead doesn't drag. The purpose of this is to tone your chest and upper-arm muscles (because you're not fooling your horse, for he knows what you carry). As you approach to within a few feet of him, he'll walk slowly away from you, but at a pace just so you can't reach him, then stop. This will be repeated several times in succession, until you're ready to jog. At that point, because you own just the right horse, he will trot, then gallop around the pasture. If you're at the advanced level of fitness, you may continue chasing after him for maximum aerobic benefits, or just stop and start throwing rocks at him to give your rotator cuffs a workout. (Make sure you switch throwing arms. Not only is this a benefit to you, your horse will think it hilarious). Beginners may prefer to toss the halter and lead on the ground, bend forward from the waist, and engage in heavy breathing and chanting (that's what we'll call it, anyway -- chanting) as the horse continues to circle the field. For those of you that have experience with this exercise, you may choose to throw the halter and lead, walk briskly, bend, pick up, repeat. When the horse determines you've had enough of this warm-up session, he'll allow you to catch him. Now comes the total upper-body workout of grooming. The right horse, of course, will be caked in dried mud. The cement-like consistency of it will require work-to-exhaustion effort of your biceps and triceps. NOTE: This exercise has added value, the dried mud will stick to your face with perspiration, instant facial! Next comes the bending, stretching, and toning of hoof-picking. Bend over, pick up the horse's left front foot, then be prepared to jump back as he stomps it back down to the ground, narrowly missing your foot. (Keep your knees bent as you jump, to protect your lower back.) Reach down and pick up the foot again, hopping about with the horse to maintain your grip as you attempt to pick what seems to be dirt mixed with Super Glue from the hoof. Eventually the horse may stand still; you may be chanting by this time. Repeat the entire circuit 3 more times with the remaining feet. Once you can stand erect again, it's time for the insect repellent exercise. True, with this one, your horse may actually get more of a workout than you do, but you certainly get more of the repellent. It goes like this: Squirt!-circle- circle. Squirt!-circle- circle. Squirt!-circle- circle--- and so on, until you're completely misted with repellent and chanting 'whoa you sonofabitch whoa'. To receive maximum benefit from this exercise, make sure you are at the beginning of a deep inhalation during the 'squirt' cycle and exhale after the last chanting 'whoa'. With the right horse, saddling up provides both aerobic and strength building benefits. The trick is to keep your feet moving as you heft the saddle blanket over and over (and over), trying to keep it in place on a moving target. The blanket exercise warms you up for the saddle exercise, for which the routine is the same, only the weight is much greater -- perfect for buffing those hard-to-tone shoulder muscles. Now comes the mounting exercise. With the right horse, it's left leg up, hop-hop-hop, left leg down, heavy breathing. Left leg up, hop-hop-hop, left leg down, heavy breathing. For balance, go around to the other side and continue the exercise (right leg up, hop-hop-hop, heavy breathing, right leg down, heavy breathing, etc.). When your heart rate begins to
Another Meeting change
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I know this is really late but changing the hotel to the Renaissance Concourse did not work out so we WILL be meeting at the: Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport 4601 Best Road, College Park, GA 30337 Direct phone - 404-761-6500 Sorry for any problems this may cause anyone. Mike The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Hotel Change for NFHR Annual Meeting
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I know this is late but due to some unforeseen reasons we have had to change the Hotel we will be staying in and holding the annual meeting at in Atlanta this weekend. The new hotel is the Marriott Renaissance Concourse Hotel. The address is One Hartsfield Centre Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30354. Hotel direct phone is 404-209- They do have an airport shuttle also. Make sure you tell them the Airport Renaissance though because there is another one in downtown Atlanta also. Sorry for any problems this may cause someone but it will be better for sure. Mike The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Looking for a couple of horses
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Does anyone know the whereabouts of either of the following horses? VEGARD or could be a different name I guess - born 5/89 and has a 9-3 brand on the Right Shoulder & a -X- on the Left shoulder. and VEMUND or could be a different name I guess - born 5/88 and has a "2" brand on the Right Shoulder & a -X- on the Left shoulder. They may or may not be registered. They would have been bred by Cliff Baltzley in NM. Mike The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Looking for More horses
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I hit the send button a bit to quick. I am also looking for: SIG Or another name. Born 5/89 Has a 9-2 brand on the Right Shoulder & the -X- on the Left shoulder. HANS Or another name. Born 7/90 Has a 0-5 brand on the Right Shoulder & the -X- on the Left shoulder. Mike The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
NFHR BOD Election
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The Results of the NFHR' Board of Directors election are now in. Ruth Sorum, Dan Watanabe & Phil Prichard Were elected to 3 year terms. Linda Syverson-Kerr was elected to fill the 2 year term left vacant by Vivian Creigh's resignation. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Merry Christmas
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Please turn on your sound & click on the below link http://www.thecompassgroup.biz/merryxmas.swf === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Fjords-----------mules
This message is from: Sarah and Mike Stacy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I do a lot of packing with my fjords in the mountains here and I've had other packers tell me that my horses are so impressive that I don't need mules. I have seen a few fjord mules around. I'd prefer not to discuss the subject on this list, but you can email me privately for more info. I prefer larger horses too, but I've noticed that my smaller fjords keep up just fine and travel over big logs and rough terrain just as easily as larger horses, and they can carry just as much weight. And they sure are easier to get a pack onto! I think a fjord mule would be just right. Sarah Soldotna, Alaska - Original Message - Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:10:48 -0800 From: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Fjords---mules This message is from: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi List, It finally stopped raining here. I guess I will have to drive in the mud tomorrow. I always get a chuckle when someone says their horse is like a mule, stubborn. To train a mule one has to be smarter than the animal. I believe that mules have the ability to question/ analyze the problem. That is, if a predator is after them, they might turn and fight the animal, much like a moose would. Mules, have a different movement, usually smoother and, more natural balance. Packers usually prefer mules over horses, because the loads ride better. Also, they usually walk a little faster than a horse. Years ago I heard that someone was breeding Fjord mules in Western Montana. I tried to locate them but was not able to. I wanted to buy one. I still would consider buying one. So, if anyone knows of a Fjord mule I might be interested. The main problem that I see would be their smaller size. I prefer a Percheron mule 16-17 hands. Regards, Jerry Friz, Anderson, Ca The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Funny Saddle Ad on ebay
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Read this whole thing... hahahaha http://tinyurl.com/y75hyp The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: bylaws and rules to live by
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 10:59 AM 12/3/2006, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Margaret, I thought this to be the case for a long time myself, but according to the fee structure, non-members can register Fjords. The difference is their fees are doubled. That was true until the last by law change. As of the last rewrite of the bylaws you do in fact have to be a member to register a horse with the NFHR now. That doesn't mean that you can't have one transferred to you once it is registered though. Mike Lynda <http://hometown.aol.com/baileysfjords/index.html The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: bylaws and rules to live by
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 07:22 AM 12/3/2006, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm replying to David's post and Gail's comments. I know Mike May will correct me, but I believe there have been few, if any times, when someone has been terminated from membership by the BOD. You are correct Margaret. We have had very few. Like Gail, I do see serious problems if we expect the NFHR to enforce a code of conduct. IMHO, I think the volunteer board has better things to do with their time and resources. Again you are correct. Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Fjords similar to Lipizzans.
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 10:51 AM 12/1/2006, you wrote: This message is from: "Beaver Dam Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello from Carol Rivoire at Beaver Dam Farm in Nova Scotia -- A couple of weeks ago people were trying to come up with a comparison of Fjordhorses to other breeds. Mike had suggested they move like Quarter Horses. One more time Carol. Mike (me) didn't say that they moved like Quarter Horses. The author of the article said it. I didn't write the article! I was interviewed for it. What I said is in quotation marks. And in most of the cases in the article the quotes are not exactly what I said either. Enough about the article. If you didn't like it I am sorry. Lets move on. === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Membership
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 04:20 PM 11/30/2006, you wrote: This message is from: "ruth bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> NOT "PRIVATE!" but a legitimate non-profit organization subject to the Oxley act. (please correct me on the status if I am mistaken Mike) You are correct Ruthie. The NFHR is a 501c(5) corporation. Assuming it is, "A Non-profit organization is one which does not allow ANYONE to personally profit from the organization. That is correct. === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Fw: accusations of Mike
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 12:48 PM 11/25/2006, you wrote: This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You do not get paid for the slings and arrows you have to take Mike. Jean Gayle No that is true but I have big shoulders & I can take it. Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director & Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
