FW: driving at the derby
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FW: driving at the derby
This message is from: lindy hild bah...@comcast.net Good Morning Well, the Fjords moved into Louisville last week and managed to impress just about everyone at the Pegasus Parade on Thursday April 30th . Its a big parade, there were about 115 units including about half a dozen Macys Parade type balloons, and many floats. We had 4 saddle horses, 3 singles with vehicles and 2 pairs of Norwegian Fjords put to presentation vehicles, all dolled up in roses and ribbons. All the people were wearing our very best turnout attire. Brass was gleaming and tails and forelocks were silky in the breeze ( thankfully, the storm passed over before we took to the actual parade route). The parade route was almost 2 miles down Broadway through downtown Louisville, and there were large crowds of enthusiastic ( and loud) spectators, whod also braved the rain and wind. Lots of waving on all sides. Bruce Hild, wearing Norwegian National costume looked a lot like Santa in summer plumage and many kids were very excited to see him! One dad even called out nice sleigh, Santa! as he passed by in an antique Victoria carriage driven by Curt Pierce. I believe all of the humans had some inner qualms when the huge Kermit The Frog parade balloon entered the queue just ahead of our unit. However, we DID have Norwegian Fjords, after all, and they just stood there, totally blasé about the big green balloon just ahead of them. It was quite a moment! I know I was very proud of my mare, Dagney, just then. The voiceover commentary on the television was very complementary of our unique-looking horses. It was a wonderful time for us all. As if we needed any additional source of delight for a splendid week, we were informed Saturday morning that wed won the Non-Professional Equine Unit Award. Between the appearances in the 2014 Pasadena Rose Parade and the 2015 Pegasus Parade, I am happy to report that showing the delightful Norwegian Fjord Horses to the general public has been proudly carried on. Still tickled by it all ! Lindy (and Dagney, in the gloriously blooming northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: driving at the derby
This message is from: Elisa Harvey ehar...@cardiomedllc.com Awesome! Elisa Sent from my iPhone On May 6, 2015, at 8:29 AM, lindy hild bah...@comcast.net wrote: This message is from: lindy hild bah...@comcast.net Good Morning Well, the Fjords moved into Louisville last week and managed to impress just about everyone at the Pegasus Parade on Thursday April 30th . It?s a big parade, there were about 115 units including about half a dozen ?Macy?s Parade? type balloons, and many floats. We had 4 saddle horses, 3 singles with vehicles and 2 pairs of Norwegian Fjords put to presentation vehicles, all dolled up in roses and ribbons. All the people were wearing our very best turnout attire. Brass was gleaming and tails and forelocks were silky in the breeze ( thankfully, the storm passed over before we took to the actual parade route). The parade route was almost 2 miles down Broadway through downtown Louisville, and there were large crowds of enthusiastic ( and loud) spectators, who?d also braved the rain and wind. Lots of waving on all sides. Bruce Hild, wearing Norwegian National costume looked a lot like Santa in ?summer plumage? and many kids were very excited to see him! One dad even called out ?nice sleigh, Santa!? as he passed by in an antique Victoria carriage driven by Curt Pierce. I believe all of the humans had some inner qualms when the huge Kermit The Frog parade balloon entered the queue just ahead of our unit. However, we DID have Norwegian Fjords, after all, and they just stood there, totally blas? about the big green balloon just ahead of them. It was quite a moment! I know I was very proud of my mare, Dagney, just then. The voiceover commentary on the television was very complementary of our unique-looking horses. It was a wonderful time for us all. As if we needed any additional source of delight for a splendid week, we were informed Saturday morning that we?d won the Non-Professional Equine Unit Award. Between the appearances in the 2014 Pasadena Rose Parade and the 2015 Pegasus Parade, I am happy to report that showing the delightful Norwegian Fjord Horses to the general public has been proudly carried on. Still tickled by it all ! Lindy (and Dagney, in the gloriously blooming northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
RE: driving at the derby
This message is from: Mary Ofjord ma...@boreal.org What a wonderful explanation of your exploits at the Derby! Way to go Fjords! Thanks for getting them all dressed up and out in the public eye. Mary Ofjord North Coast Services, LLC 218-387-1879 This message is from: lindy hild bah...@comcast.net Good Morning Well, the Fjords moved into Louisville last week and managed to impress just about everyone at the Pegasus Parade on Thursday April 30th . Its a big parade, there were about 115 units including about half a dozen Macys Parade type balloons, and many floats. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: FW: driving at the derby
This message is from: Lori Albrough l...@bluebirdlane.com On 5/06/15 8:06 AM, lindy hild wrote: Good Morning Well, the Fjords moved into Louisville last week and managed to impress just about everyone at the Pegasus Parade on Thursday April 30th Lindy (and Dagney, in the gloriously blooming northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia) Way to represent! Well done everyone, congratulations on your achievement and many thanks for all the work that goes into it. Lori -- Lori Albrough Bluebird Lane Fjords R.R.#3 Moorefield Ont Canada N0G 2K0 phone: 519-638-5598 email: l...@bluebirdlane.com http://www.bluebirdlane.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
FW: driving at the Kentucky Derby
This message is from: lindy hild bah...@comcast.net It's finally time!! Tomorrow and Wednesday, April 28 and 28, several drivers ( and riders) with their Norwegian Fjord Horses will converge on the Kentucky State Fairgrounds. We have been invited to appear in the Pegasus Parade, THE official parade for the Kentucky Derby. There will be 4 ridden Fjords, and 7 driven Fjords with various vehicles: Curt Pierce and Marsha Korose are bringing Ulend and Solvar with an Antique Victoria carriage, Bob Long is bringing a Turnout vehicle and pair, Ardeth Obenauf is bringing a single with a marathon vehicle, Jennifer Harber is driving a single and I am taking Dagney and my Bird's Eye maple roadster. We are honored and thrilled to both be representing the Driving community as well as our beloved, delightful and unique Norwegian Fjords. It's a wonderful opportunity to show off the different sorts of horse-drawn vehicles still in use to the general public. We won't be running for the roses, but we'll be wearing them! Eagerly anticipating a wonderful time ( and no rain) Lindy and Dagney in the Northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia ( but heading west!) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: driving at the Kentucky Derby
This message is from: Karen Keith kkke...@hotmail.com Go Team Dagney! Best of luck to you all. Have fun. Karen Keith Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: driving at the Kentucky Derby
This message is from: Debbie Hunt huntdebbi...@yahoo.com So exciting! I live in Louisville and so proud our breed with be represented in the land of the Thoroughbred! Enjoy the parade and our beautiful city and State. If anyone needs general information about the area. I am a native Louisvillian and would be happy to help. Debbie and Ivar (502) 435-2502 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: driving at the Kentucky Derby
This message is from: Elisa Harvey ehar...@cardiomedllc.com Awesome! Cant wait to see the videos and pictures Elisa On 4/27/15, 7:31 AM, lindy hild bah...@comcast.net wrote: This message is from: lindy hild bah...@comcast.net It's finally time!! Tomorrow and Wednesday, April 28 and 28, several drivers ( and riders) with their Norwegian Fjord Horses will converge on the Kentucky State Fairgrounds. We have been invited to appear in the Pegasus Parade, THE official parade for the Kentucky Derby. There will be 4 ridden Fjords, and 7 driven Fjords with various vehicles: Curt Pierce and Marsha Korose are bringing Ulend and Solvar with an Antique Victoria carriage, Bob Long is bringing a Turnout vehicle and pair, Ardeth Obenauf is bringing a single with a marathon vehicle, Jennifer Harber is driving a single and I am taking Dagney and my Bird's Eye maple roadster. We are honored and thrilled to both be representing the Driving community as well as our beloved, delightful and unique Norwegian Fjords. It's a wonderful opportunity to show off the different sorts of horse-drawn vehicles still in use to the general public. We won't be running for the roses, but we'll be wearing them! Eagerly anticipating a wonderful time ( and no rain) Lindy and Dagney in the Northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia ( but heading west!) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: FW: driving at the Kentucky Derby
This message is from: Beth Sandy - Starfire Farm starfiref...@usa.net Have a wonderful and safe time Lindy and all. Hoping for great weather for you. Beth -- Original Message -- Received: 05:50 AM MDT, 04/27/2015 From: lindy hild bah...@comcast.net To: fjordhorse-dig...@angus.mystery.com Subject: FW: driving at the Kentucky Derby This message is from: lindy hild It's finally time!! Tomorrow and Wednesday, April 28 and 28, several drivers ( and riders) with their Norwegian Fjord Horses will converge on the Kentucky State Fairgrounds. We have been invited to appear in the Pegasus Parade, THE official parade for the Kentucky Derby. There will be 4 ridden Fjords, and 7 driven Fjords with various vehicles: Curt Pierce and Marsha Korose are bringing Ulend and Solvar with an Antique Victoria carriage, Bob Long is bringing a Turnout vehicle and pair, Ardeth Obenauf is bringing a single with a marathon vehicle, Jennifer Harber is driving a single and I am taking Dagney and my Bird's Eye maple roadster. We are honored and thrilled to both be representing the Driving community as well as our beloved, delightful and unique Norwegian Fjords. It's a wonderful opportunity to show off the different sorts of horse-drawn vehicles still in use to the general public. We won't be running for the roses, but we'll be wearing them! Eagerly anticipating a wonderful time ( and no rain) Lindy and Dagney in the Northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia ( but heading west!) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: driving at the Kentucky Derby!
This message is from: Kay Van Natta jadeb...@aol.com Have a wonderful time! We're all so proud of you! Kay Van Natta (and Braveheart) Sent from my iPad On Apr 27, 2015, at 8:08 AM, Karen Keith kkke...@hotmail.com wrote: This message is from: Karen Keith kkke...@hotmail.com Go Team Dagney! Best of luck to you all. Have fun. Karen Keith Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Dressage Driving of Fjords
This message is from: Ursula Jensen ursu...@gmail.com As one writer so aptly put it. There are no absolutes in horses and dressage!! I totally concur with that comment from my time and experience in the Fjord breed. Kudos, especially for the Fjord breed. In Europe, I have trained or guest Judged in Germany, Denmark, and Norway, and have yet to see Fjords presented for Conformation on pavement. In Germany, Denmark and Norway the triangles I saw run were on outdoor soil arenas, or indoor composite soils. Essen Equitana, where the German Fjords are displayed to many yearly successes are working on composite ground materials. Lately there has been a singular extra stallion trotting test at Nordfjordheid on more solid ground. The Norwegian young stock are trotted on outdoor soil triangles. From my personal CDE experience in driven dressage driving singles, tandem, pairs and fours I find the working trot of the Fjord usually quite acceptable. The struggle comes with asking for the extended trot on the diagonal. Fjords properly conditioned, trained, and athletic can usually find it, but it takes time, training, maturity, and lots of CDE exposures. Do not give up, they usually have one more gear in the trot. You and your Fjord need to find it! Lori Albrough, put the conformation context in a good frame of reference from her discipline of ridden dressage. The wild card here is to never slot your Fjord into a particular capability based on its body frame and bio-mechanics. In my Evaluation work here in Canada and the USA I have often looked at a Fjord getting ready for a ridden or driven dressage thinking by its body type I will likely not see much dressage or performance. Surprise, surprise-watching this entry perform, I say, where in the hell did that come from? Here is a rather average looking Fjord giving a great extended walk and extended trot to die for!! Another Fjord breed surprise. Our Fjords here, out walk most other breeds around? They all have a body busy rump swinging walk. The gait from a Fjord that I love is the pairs switching to a lope/canter in the CDE obstacles. It can be very quiet, efficient and smooth. Having a pair or four-up cantering in unison in an obstacle can certainly give you the prickles. In closing I agree with Beth on the three breed types being recognized here in North America. Each type has its own talents and abilities. America is now the bastian of the three distinct body types. Unfortunately in Europe one of these types is quietly disappearing due to consumer demand. As Phillip much earlier said---Need begets Type!! The Fjord world in the last 100 years has come full circle and is coming back to its original self. For that I am thankful. Mr. B. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Dressage Driving of Fjords
This message is from: Gail Russell g...@zeliga.com Can someone please send me Phillip Odden's post referred to here: Unfortunately in Europe one of these types is quietly disappearing due to consumer demand. As Phillip much earlier said---Need begets Type!! The Fjord world in the last 100 years has come full circle and is coming back to its original self. I cannot seem to find it. GAil Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Training and driving books
This message is from: David MCWethy 4nh...@gmail.com We are moving once again, this time into Seattle for grandchild proximity. Some books have got to go. Perhaps they will interest some of you. I am pricing based on Amazon and half.com, and will charge a bit less, plus their $3.99 each for shipping, less if more than one book to a destination. Whatever I don't sell will go on those sites. The Essential Guide to Carriage Driving. Robyn Cuffey and our own Jaye-Allison. In the harness business I sold many of these. This one is left over, and in like new condition. It is the one book, if only one worth owning about carriage driving. $20 The Hungarian Driving Style. By Felsodriethoma. From original published in 1931. 1983. Foreword by Prince Phillip. Very good condition only with small damage on dust cover. $22 The most sought after... Takes things a far step beyond Jay-Allison's book,and will impress friends! The Art of Driving. Max Pape. Intro by Prince Phillip. Like new. $135 Horse Training in Hand, A Modern Guide to Working from the Ground. Scuthof-Lesmeister and Mistral. 2009. Very good. New, $31.95. Price. 22.00 Think Harmony With Horses. Ray Hunt. Like new. $11. True Horsemanship Through Feel. Bill Dorrance. Like new. $30 new. $18. Dave Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Driving Radio Show Interview - Rose Parade
This message is from: Teressa tere...@kodiakfishco.com Here is a link to the Driving Radio Show podcast. Holly Finnoe worked to set this up - as if she doesn't have enough to do getting parade ready - and she and Ben Finnoe and I were interviewed. The fjord interview begins around 15:43 but prior to that is great information about driving programs and after is an interview with a vet about blankets and problems they could cause. Worth listening to it all! http://drivingradioshow.horseradionetwork.com/2013/12/19/driving-radio-show- episode-128-rose-parade-norwegian-fjords-perils-of-poorly-fitted-blankets/ I think all 13 horses will be leaving home on Christmas Day headed to Pasadena - so, including today, only 5 more days to get ready. Yikes! Our unit is #79 out of 91 units. The parade is televised by ABC, NBC, KTLA (an LA station), HGTV, Univision (Spanish), and RFD TV. HGTV, RFD-TV (if you have this, you know it, but many people do not) and KTLA will air the parade in its entirety so you can be sure to see us on those. ABC and NBC cut away to commercials, so coverage isn't a sure thing on those stations. Equestfest, on December 29, will be aired by RFD TV on December 29 at 3 pm. I don't know which time zone this is so check your program schedule at RFDTV.com. This is a show featuring performances by each equestrian unit. We have a great one planned - but only one day of rehearsal (yikes). And before you ask, we have contracted with a company in LA to place all of our televised coverage from every outlet and also from RFDTV of Equestfest on a DVD. We hope to upload this to You Tube for maximum coverage. And we also have a photographer's badge for our own photographer to collect images - still and video. And of course, our participants will be taking photos and several will have Go Pro cameras (video cameras that are strapped to head or helmet or chest or carriage etc) to collect footage as well. But watch us live if you can! We'll have folks posting events as they occur on Facebook, probably on the chat list, and any other way we can. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Fw: Carriage driving lead weight for sale
This message is from: jfriz jfri...@comcast.net Hi folks, Ballast is needed on the rear step if you donât have a person to balance the carriage. I am asking $35 dollars. I can ship using the USPS shipping box anywhere in the US for $20 dollars. Or, pick-up local, in the Sea-Tac area. Call, me at 253-268-3471, for more info. I can send more images.This lead is worth more at the recycle yard It was a lot of work making this weight, so would like to see it used the way it was designed. Click on this link to see the weight http://imgur.com/delete/ufAdxvE63BQja6X Thanks, Jerry in the NW PS I only have one left, the others sold fast Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
RE: Driving Blinkers
This message is from: Karen McCarthy weeg...@hotmail.com Susan, Re. driving w/o blinkers, yes, you can do this! It is permissable in all venues, however, in a pleasure show it might be frowned upon by some uber-subjective judges. Some horses are just naturally happier like this, and I have driven some horses (Arabs mostly) who actually go better in blinkers, I think because it limits their 'informational intake' and keeps them focused on whats in front of them. I always start my horses by driving open when hooked to a vehicle, then as they start anticipating the aids cues, I move back to a blinkered bridle. As you have figured out, driving is not as easy as you think, and you are wise to ask alot of questions before jumping in...and you mentioned the implications of driving 'round the property. Well, just so you know, but not to scare you, things can get really funky in a hurry with a horse that is not a confirmed driving horse, and especially w/ a green driver at the reins. You need some buddies driving mentors if you are going to delve into this discipline, and my suggestion is that you contact the Oklahoma Harness Horse Assoc, http://www.oklaharnesshorse.com/index.html which is an ADS affiliated club. From the looks of their website and calendar, they are very active, and I am sure as a newbie they will take you under their wing and point you in the direction of a good trainer and some beginner driving clinics. Just fyi, I have a Gjest grandaughter too who at age 5 has just been driving for 2 months. She was a bit fussier at first than most of my other Fjords, but one day she just decided that the world was ok behind blinkers and moved right along in her training. I also do TONS of groundwork before I ever dream of hooking them to a cart. Almost 100% of the groundwork is in an open bridle, then I add race track blinkers over the bridle off and on and it becomes no big deal. we do lots of standing, tied and untied while in harness, they learn a good whoa and I expose them gradually to ever more challenging scenarios away from home while ground driving (and riding too, I am not the energizer bunny I once was walking for miles...) I also work my horses in a draft harness during most of the groundwork phase: it's wonderful for desensitizing them to weird stuff with the bulk of the harness, the collar, heel chains clanging and traces around their legs, plus they learn to pull progressively heavier objects which teaches them to pull (which is actually not such a Fjord problem, but maybe more of a tendency reserved for Arabs and lighter breeds). Costs for a decent (read: safe!) used harness, anywhere from $350 - $600 (make sure it is American, Amish made typically), and a good used easy entry type of cart can be had for $400-$800 depending. (I like the Jerald or Houghton training type carts, esp. the ones w/ wood wheels. They are light, easy to hop in and out of and if you move on up to a vehicle you can use to show in, you can sell them pretty much for what you paid for them.) Anyway, I've digressed quite a bit here in this post, but I think with the right s-l-o-w approach to training for the both of you, you and Sparrow will be driving for many years. Bon Voyage! Karen :: Karen McCarthy :: Great Basin Fjords :: Madras, Oregon :: From: ssext...@hotmail.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Driving Blinkers Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2012 20:22:31 -0500 This message is from: S Sexton ssext...@hotmail.com I've noticed there seem to be several driving folks on the list so I hope they can answer this one and hope they'll have alot of patience. I've never done any horse driving or related events before, just riding so it's all new and interesting to me. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Driving Blinkers
This message is from: S Sexton ssext...@hotmail.com I've noticed there seem to be several driving folks on the list so I hope they can answer this one and hope they'll have alot of patience. I've never done any horse driving or related events before, just riding so it's all new and interesting to me. I've learned that my mare was taught to ground drive and even pulled a cart/buggy when she was very young. However, they mentioned that she didn't care for the blinkers and so that really wasn't a direction they went with her any further. I'm curious to learn a bit about driving and to see what it would cost me to get all the harness (used I hope) and to learn on the ground first and then maybe get a light cart to try my hand a bit - but, if my mare isn't big on blinkers, would I be able to drive her without them or is there a safety or other reason that horses wear the blinkers? I know my mare likes to look around, we deal with that in the arena and riding around the boarding barn property mounted, but I don't know the implications it has for driving. Also, anyone have a ballpark range for buying a used harness and cart (and how does one get a cart home then?) for just trying out the driving sport. I have no plans, aspirations or thoughts of competing, it's nothing like that, just interested in tooling around and showing off the many talents of my very steady stable fjord mare to friends and such. Thanks,Stephanie Sparrow (who doesn't know I'm asking) www.sextonstables.com/mares.html Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
sweet pleasure driving vehicle
This message is from: Karen McCarthy weeg...@hotmail.com Just FYI, I just saw this sweet ladies wicker drop front phaeton that someone was advertising on the CDList.Would be super cool for someone who is into pleasure driving parades - its different, fancy but inderstated. Definitely a summer pleasure vehicle. The metal work on the running gear and the way the wicker merges into the body is quite stunning. It is for sale for 3k which if you consider the rarity condition is quite a decent price. If only I was closer...maybe the only thing I would try to alter is the width of the shafts where they attach to the vehicle (24) which would require a bit of careful work or new shafts. http://sports.webshots.com/album/583049787mvNWut contact Carolyn Lemoine northwind_f...@yahoo.com :: Karen McCarthy :: Great Basin Fjords :: Madras, Oregon :: To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2012 09:16:17 -0400 Subject: Fjord pee From: brass-ring-f...@juno.com This message is from: brass-ring-f...@juno.com So how do you handle all this pee? I have 12 foot overhangs the 2 Fjords like to hang out under in this hot and flyish season. They pee there continuously. Or if they are not too far away they will come there to pee also. Despite copious use of lime and/or Sweet PDZ Stall Freshener, and lots of shavings, and cleaning out twice a day, I cannot seem to get ahead of this. There is a nice sand base which should drain, but it is instead getting kind of icky in this weather. Mine have 50lb salt blocks in the pasture they share with the deer, except for one who is shut in at night to control her feed intake and she has a small block also in her stall in a plastic bucket. I like them to have access to salt all the time in this weather. The deer like the blocks also. Valerie Columbia, CT 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4ff2f0c5434536be1m03vuc Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Arena Driving Trials
This message is from: Green Valley Farm sop...@greenvalleyfarm.com Thought this might be of interest to any drivers. DON'T MISS OUT ON UPCOMING EVENTS AT INDIAN HILLS STABLES IN GILBERTS, IL Near Elgin, IL, half way between Rockford and Chicago and minutes off I-94 and IL Route 20. With over 100 permanant show stalls, Indian Hills is a 600 acre boarding and show facility that caters to equestrians and spectators of all sports! For more information, contact the show/clinic organizer MaryAnn Carter at 847-783-0134 or show/clinic secretary Tammy Carlo at 224-858-4728. Check out the attached files for more details or the Indian Hills website www.indianhillsstables.com. SAVE THE DATES June 9 - Indian Hills Outdoor Arena Driving Trial, Judge Mary Ruth Marks Show Bill / Entry Form Get to know the facility before the recognized show in August! Arena Driving Trials consist of Dressage, Cones and Marathon phases all within the safety of an enclosed arena, no need to be condiditioned for the Endurance Phase! Wonderful opportunity for anyone new to the Combined Driving world. Green horse? Green driver? We offer a relaxed and educational atmosphere with an emphasis on fun! Great deal for competitors with pairs and multiples- first stall $50, each additional stall on same entry $35! June 10 - Mary Ruth Marks Combined Driving Clinic Clinic Registration Form Special format with emphasis on marathon obstacles in the afternoon! August 18 - Indian Hills Driving Trial and Combined Test, Judge Craig Kellogg Show Bill First ever RECOGNIZED driving event at Indian Hills. Great deal for competitors with pairs and multiples- first stall $50, each additional stall on same entry $35! Entries received by July 1, 2012 will be entered into a raffle for one free stall during the show. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Driving without blinders -
This message is from: Carol Makosky cmako...@sirentel.net I switched to no blinders a few years ago to see if she would shy less at monster looking objects ( pocket gophers mounds small logs) along the road and never have put them back on. That way I don't have to worry about her rubbing damaging the blinders. I don't let her rub if I can help it, but this happens at times when one is not looking. It is also easier to pack up the harness not be concerned how the blinders are placed to not be damaged. On 2/25/12 5:42 PM, Amy Evers wrote: This message is from: Amy Eversfjord...@aol.com It was a cute Fjord and I love that it was driven without blinkers! Not that I advocate that (whatever the horse needs) it was just neat to see. -- God forbid that I should go to any heaven in which there are no horses. R.B. Cunningham Graham Built Fjord Tough Carol M. On Golden Pond N. Wisconsin Home of Heidi, The Wonder Pony Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Driving bits
This message is from: Phillip Odden n...@norskwoodworks.com Hello from Phillip Odden wondering where that wonderful globally warmed winter went? Bonnie said, After going through vast numbers of riding bits for my other two Fjords before ending up with HS bits for them, I figured I would start with one nice bit for Milo's driving career to avoid spending tons of money searching for the right one. The bit I ordered arrived and I am hesitant to use it in case I have to return it. It is a Herm Sprenger aurigan 16mm arch mouth butterfly. It has an smooth side and a bumpy side. The bumpy side concerns me.. Like anything else horse related there are lots of ways to look at biting for a driving Fjord horse. I expect your choice is a good one. Fjords are said to have generally thicker tongues and need an arch mouth for tongue relief. I like Glory bits. They have an arch set at a forward angle with no rough side. This rough side can get people into trouble if they put the bit in the bridle so the rough side comes into play when the reins are tightened. And sometimes they think they have the bit right side forward when they don't because it is a little tricky. You almost have to get rather personal with your pony and put your fingers in its mouth to feel what is happening when you engage the bit. This goes for the curb chain too. Curb chains can and should be adjusted depending on what you want to happen when you tighten the lines. Not something you should leave to happenstance. Butterfly bits are reversible so they swivel. Some say it is possible to pinch the corners of the horse's lips in the swivel. Can,'t say that it has happened to me with my horses but then I don't know for sure. I expect the bit you have is finely made and the swivel is tight. The butterfly probably has two settings. A liverpool has several more settings including the one I use nearly all the time, with nearly all my horses, rough cheek. The rough cheek setting is just above the first slot just under the mouth piece. Because the liverpool has more settings I prefer them over butterfly driving bits. In the end it is the driver's responsibility to know and at least to try to understand what will happen when she or he tightens the lines on the driving bit. That is an important aspect of horsemanship. So I expect there will be many different answers depending on which driving discipline and tradition you are involved in. But a very good question Bonnie. respectfully, Phillip Odden Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
question about driving bits
This message is from: bbd...@aol.com My new driving Fjord, Milo, has been going nicely in a mullen flexible snaffle. Now, as we start to venture off farm, it's time to graduate to a proper driving bit. After going through vast numbers of riding bits for my other two Fjords before ending up with HS bits for them, I figured I would start with one nice bit for Milo's driving career to avoid spending tons of money searching for the right one. The bit I ordered arrived and I am hesitant to use it in case I have to return it. It is a Herm Sprenger aurigan 16mm arch mouth butterfly. It has an smooth side and a bumpy side. The bumpy side concerns me...I didn't see that in the catalog. Does anyone use this type of bit mouthpiece on their Fjords? I see a lot of Liverpool bits in Fjord driving photos. Is this a preferred shank over the butterfly? Any advice would be appreciated. BTW, the latest Herald is awesome! Plenty of good reading and photos of Fjord versatility. Bonnie in Fl Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Accomplished driving mare for sale
This message is from: Gayle fofdfjo...@clearwire.net Hi All, I have a very accomplished driving mare for sale. She has done everything from parades to wagon trains to CDE's. She is an absolute sweetie pie with a go-get-um attitude, forward and energetic. I am currently using her for riding lessons to refresh that part of her training. Since she has been used primarily for driving, I am trying really hard NOT to put a sliding stop on her. That would not be good hitched to a cart!! Dustin's Kaylee, aka 'Pixie' is 15. She can be purchased with or without her cart and harness. The cart is an immaculate, top of the line, Meadowbrook and the harness is a Zilco marathon in very good condition. It comes with a Mylar Liverpool driving bit ($100+ by itself). This little lady would be best suited for an intermediate or advanced person. I would love to see her put through an Evaluation. Dusty needs one more offspring to earn his sire award - SOOO - I will reimburse Evaluation entry fees to the person who earns a performance medallion with her. Gayle Ware Field of Dreams Eugene, OR www.fjordhorse.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Stafford Driving clinic
This message is from: Phillip Odden n...@norskwoodworks.com Hello Folks from Phillip Odden in Northwestern Wisconsin where we are experiencing our first thunder storm of the season. I can hear Thor and his powerful chariot banging away in the heavens as I write. Last weekend our Northwoods driving club hosted the second Suzy Stafford driving clinic. We have a wonderful driving club composed of members with diverse interests in the driving world. And there is every kind of horse pony or mini imaginable but not too many highly bred animals. Our club members come from Northern Wisconsin and Northern Minnesota. We are used to making do, improvising and getting along. But our members do very well in ADS CDE and Pleasure Driving competitions in the Midwest and in other regions when we travel. Our Northwood harness club members have proven we can play with the best of 'em. And now we are inviting First Class driving instructors to our area. There were three and one half days of lessons booked. Suzy Stafford was able to speak to each and every driver and horse on a level they could understand so as to make improvements for their individual goals. The problems were often the same. If the horse was not able to relax it was often a problem with the bit or rough or busy hands with the driver. Many horses were afraid of bit contact and drivers were challenged to understand proper contact. Often the horses had problems coming round without relaxation and proper contact. For many they needed better rhythm in their gaits. After that there were horses that were not bending well, mostly because the drivers did not know how to help their horses bend. There was a lot of inside- outside rein instruction. Not easy if you haven't been exposed to it. After that there were some horses that were not engaging their rear ends so they lacked impulsion. I brought my 6 year old Red Dun gelding Frode sired by my stallion Smedsmo and out of a mare I used to own Woods Karina. I called her Raude since she was red. Smedsmo's mother was red. Now I have a full sister to Raude named Eirose and she is red as well and she scored an 81 in conformation. I have two full red dun brothers from Eirose and by Smedsmo and they look just like Frode with darker red coats and very light colored mane and full white tails. Frode is very striking because of his well muscled body and his contrasting coat color. And Frode is very athletic. He is fit and trim even in his winter coat. Frode is shorter in his body frame, more compact and stands about 14 HH. He brings lots of comments because of his presence and athletic ability. It is easy to see. I have been training Frode for about 16 month single and in pairs. I drove him single for Suzy this past weekend. I can say that all my pair horses drive single and none of them have any problem driving single since I school them as singles and I switch them back and forth from one side to the other in several different pair combinations. Currently I have 7 or 8 horses that I can take to ADS driving shows that drive single and in pairs. Frode is a very calm horse and it takes a lot to get him rattled. Suzy's first comment as I drove him into the ring was that he could walk. He has a big natural over-stride at the walk. He had good rhythm in his gaits, he could bend well both ways and he had the proper flexion in his neck and head and he could easily come round. He held his gaits well. She liked his steady working trot. Frode was soft in the mouth and responsive. After a few minutes she stopped the lesson to say that she didn't often see Fjords that could move like Frode. Since all the basics were in place she asked what I wanted to work on. I asked her to show me how she works to get lengthening at the trot. She drove as I watched her chase him from a working trot to the lengthened trot by building impulsion from the rear with more energy and holding him the front end closed. When she drove she kept his face on the vertical so he reached up under with the hind legs and shot the front legs forward. I think she was schooling a more advanced lengthening than I was was looking for, but Frode seemed to be capable, if only for 2 to 5 strides. When I drove him for her I let him lengthen his body a bit as well since this is what most judges have suggested should happen at Prelim level. In the past I had been asking for lengthening from a more collected trot or I had chased a horse on an open road into rounding up and lengthening. But I have had trouble in Dressage tests in getting a solid quick transition across the diagonal which is what seems to be required. So now I will school in a different way. But it sure helps if you have a horse with the conformation and natural ability to do this stuff. I have been holding interviews with my well trained driving horses this past
Driving clinic
This message is from: Phillip Odden n...@norskwoodworks.com Hello Folks from Phillip Odden in Northwestern Wisconsin where we are experiencing our first thunder storm of the season. I can hear Thor and his powerful chariot banging away in the heavens as I write. Last weekend our Northwoods driving club hosted the second Suzy Stafford driving clinic. We have a wonderful driving club composed of members with diverse interests in the driving world. And there is every kind of horse pony or mini imaginable but not too many highly bred animals. Our club members come from Northern Wisconsin and Northern Minnesota. We are used to making do, improvising and getting along. But our members do very well in ADS CDE and Pleasure Driving competitions in the Midwest and in other regions when we travel. Our Northwood harness club members have proven we can play with the best of 'em. And now we are inviting First Class driving instructors to our area. There were three and one half days of lessons booked. Suzy Stafford was able to speak to each and every driver and horse on a level they could understand so as to make improvements for their individual goals. The problems were often the same. If the horse was not able to relax it was often a problem with the bit or rough or busy hands with the driver. Many horses were afraid of bit contact and drivers were challenged to understand proper contact. Often the horses had problems coming round without relaxation and proper contact. For many they needed better rhythm in their gaits. After that there were horses that were not bending well, mostly because the drivers did not know how to help their horses bend. There was a lot of inside- outside rein instruction. Not easy if you haven't been exposed to it. After that there were some horses that were not engaging their rear ends so they lacked impulsion. I brought my 6 year old Red Dun gelding Frode sired by my stallion Smedsmo and out of a mare I used to own Woods Karina. I called her Raude since she was red. Smedsmo's mother was red. Now I have a full sister to Raude named Eirose and she is red as well and she scored an 81 in conformation. I have two full red dun brothers from Eirose and by Smedsmo and they look just like Frode with darker red coats and very light colored mane and full white tails. Frode is very striking because of his well muscled body and his contrasting coat color. And Frode is very athletic. He is fit and trim even in his winter coat. Frode is shorter in his body frame, more compact and stands about 14 HH. He brings lots of comments because of his presence and athletic ability. It is easy to see. I have been training Frode for about 16 month single and in pairs. I drove him single for Suzy this past weekend. I can say that all my pair horses drive single and none of them have any problem driving single since I school them as singles and I switch them back and forth from one side to the other in several different pair combinations. Currently I have 7 or 8 horses that I can take to ADS driving shows that drive single and in pairs. Frode is a very calm horse and it takes a lot to get him rattled. Suzy's first comment as I drove him into the ring was that he could walk. He has a big natural over-stride at the walk. He had good rhythm in his gaits, he could bend well both ways and he had the proper flexion in his neck and head and he could easily come round. He held his gaits well. She liked his steady working trot. Frode was soft in the mouth and responsive. After a few minutes she stopped the lesson to say that she didn't often see Fjords that could move like Frode. Since all the basics were in place she asked what I wanted to work on. I asked her to show me how she works to get lengthening at the trot. She drove as I watched her chase him from a working trot to the lengthened trot by building impulsion from the rear with more energy and holding him the front end closed. When she drove she kept his face on the vertical so he reached up under with the hind legs and shot the front legs forward. I think she was schooling a more advanced lengthening than I was was looking for, but Frode seemed to be capable, if only for 2 to 5 strides. When I drove him for her I let him lengthen his body a bit as well since this is what most judges have suggested should happen at Prelim level. In the past I had been asking for lengthening from a more collected trot or I had chased a horse on an open road into rounding up and lengthening. But I have had trouble in Dressage tests in getting a solid quick transition across the diagonal which is what seems to be required. So now I will school in a different way. But it sure helps if you have a horse with the conformation and natural ability to do this stuff. I have been holding interviews with my well trained driving horses this past month
The driving clinic with Phil Odden
This message is from: LISA LOVETT antietamf...@dishmail.net On behalf of the Northern Illinois Horse Driving Club, it is with much regret that I must announce that the driving clinic with Phil Odden scheduled for April 9 10th must be cancelled. Do to circumstances beyond our control we will not be able to have it after all. I know that I, and many others are very disappointed about it. Phil has a lot to offer and we were hoping to take advantage of his knowledge. Perhaps another time. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. Lisa Lovett Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
NIHDC driving clinic
This message is from: LISA LOVETT antietamf...@dishmail.net The Northern Illinois Horse Driving Club will be hosting a driving clinic on April 9th and 10th. The clinician will be our own Phillip Odden. As most of you know, Phil is a very accomplished horseman. He takes his horses out west to use them hunting, he uses them to do farm work, such as, harvesting maple syrup. In addition to this, he has done very well in the show ring in pleasure shows and the CDE circuit. Phil and his pair of Fjords were invited to put on a demonstration at the World Equestrian Games. Participants will be able to bring their horse and have a private lesson with Phil. Each lesson is 55 minutes long. The lessons are $80 for our members. $85 for non-members. (The annual membership is $5.) Or you can audit for the weekend for $30 (for members) or $35 (for non-members). The clinic will be held indoors (or outdoors if the weather is nice) at the Ross Arena 9660 E. Montague Road, in German Valley, IL 61037. We will have vendors set up and vendor space is available. A food stand will be on the grounds with donuts and lunch for sale. Whether you show or just go down the road with your horse, this is your chance to improve your driving skills, gain knowledge or work on a problem you may be having. Whether you drive a draft, mini, or something in between, we invite you to join us for what will be a weekend of fun. For more information or to register, please email me at: antietamf...@dishmail.net and I will send you the information. Lisa Lovett Antietam Farm Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: IGF Fjord Driving will be entertaining the Sultan of Oman
This message is from: Starfire Farm starfiref...@usa.net Wow! Now THAT is cool! What an honor and what an adventure for the horses, their drivers and handlers. Congrats to the IGF. Ursula, I am jealous of your tickets! Enjoy the show. Beth On 12/16/2010 7:23 PM, ursula jensen wrote: This message is from: ursula jensenujen...@junction.net I just got word that the Fjord Driving Team that entertained the crowds at Equitana, Essen Germany in 2009 is heading to the desert. Reinhardt Gombert, the Team leader got the invitation last May at a driving event in Odenwald Germany to participate in the January 2011 Horse Gala Royal Equestrian Camel Festival in Maskat the capital city of Oman. Mid November 13 carriages, 26 harnesses and related equipment filled a contained and was shipped to Maskat with 27 fjord horses following next week. One day later the drivers and trainers follow for an adventure of a lifetime: quite an adjustment for horses since they will disembark to summer temps. This team is truly accomplished and was a spectator hit at Equitana in 2009. Equitana is the largest Equestrian Exhibition in the world Fjords will have a chance to be aptly showcased and since they are considered a rare breed will make their mark at a truly International Event. We can all be proud and wish them well. Those of you who have seen the Lorenzo videos have seen this Festival and know how huge an event it is. I am planning another trip to Equitana this year and will be joined by 3 other Fjord friends to partake in a truly magnificent eventcan't wait till March. Flights and accommodations are booked and tickets are in my hands...yipppeee! Ursula 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
IGF Fjord Driving will be entertaining the Sultan of Oman
This message is from: ursula jensen ujen...@junction.net I just got word that the Fjord Driving Team that entertained the crowds at Equitana, Essen Germany in 2009 is heading to the desert. Reinhardt Gombert, the Team leader got the invitation last May at a driving event in Odenwald Germany to participate in the January 2011 Horse Gala Royal Equestrian Camel Festival in Maskat the capital city of Oman. Mid November 13 carriages, 26 harnesses and related equipment filled a contained and was shipped to Maskat with 27 fjord horses following next week. One day later the drivers and trainers follow for an adventure of a lifetime: quite an adjustment for horses since they will disembark to summer temps. This team is truly accomplished and was a spectator hit at Equitana in 2009. Equitana is the largest Equestrian Exhibition in the world Fjords will have a chance to be aptly showcased and since they are considered a rare breed will make their mark at a truly International Event. We can all be proud and wish them well. Those of you who have seen the Lorenzo videos have seen this Festival and know how huge an event it is. I am planning another trip to Equitana this year and will be joined by 3 other Fjord friends to partake in a truly magnificent eventcan't wait till March. Flights and accommodations are booked and tickets are in my hands...yipppeee! Ursula Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Sleigh and Cutter rally driving opportunity
This message is from: lilypond...@aol.com HI Phil, I adored this note and the creative thoughts behind it. What a special offer and I would love to see mapel syrup being harvested and take a drive in one of your sleighs. Maybe next year if you would take a snow check from this still working in the classroom, blue collar worker who saves for moments like that. It was a pleasure to meet you both at Iron Horse! Jim and I both love trees -- that is Jim's PhD topic of study so it would be so special to come your way. Let us know. We are sincere!! Jan and Jim Robbins Arkansas (owners of BDF Ran Rienstein, out of Maggie Sullivan's Myrsnstein mare, Riena) -Original Message- From: Phillip Odden n...@norskwoodworks.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Mon, Nov 22, 2010 2:39 pm Subject: Sleigh and Cutter rally driving opportunity This message is from: Phillip Odden n...@norskwoodworks.com Sleigh and Cutter Driving Opportunity This message is from Phillip Odden in Northwestern Wisconsin where soft flakes of snow are falling on a crusty 5 inch base of snow. In the next couple days I will haul out my sleighs for the winter season. I maintain sleigh trails from December to maple syrup season in late March here on our farm. I use the trails to train my young Norwegian Fjord Horses and to keep my experienced Fjord horses in good condition. I drive singles and pairs but I prefer pairs. This winter Else and I are offering two opportunities for someone to drive our experienced horses and sleighs at a sleigh and cutter rally. First the 2011 Ashland Sleigh and Cutter Rally in Ashland, Wisconsin on January 8. The second opportunity to drive will be the CAA winter Sleigh and Cutter Festival during the 125th annual St Paul winter carnival January 28 and 29, 2011. If you have always wanted an opportunity to drive in a colorful sleigh and cutter rally here is your chance. The packages include the use of our horses and equipment, a couple days of driving lessons on the trails or in our indoor arena, a tour of our artist studios and the hospitality of our traditional Norwegian home. For further details and prices please contact me by private email. If it has to be winter it might as well snow. I can almost hear the sleigh bells now. Phillip Odden 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
Re Driving Digest
This message is from: Phillip Odden n...@norskwoodworks.com This message is from Phillip Odden in Northwestern Wisconsin where summer seems to be giving way to fall but the mosquitos are still mighty thick. Thanks Julie for the kind words about our program here at Odden's Norwegian Fjord Horses. It will be fun to see the picture in Driving Digest. Iron Horse 2010 was a memorable event with all the top Four in Hands there. Iron Horse is such a nice venue with lots of wonderful volunteers, drivers and exciting horses. The obstacles there are certainly challenging. Some years ago Else and I set a goal to show well trained and nicely mannered athletic Fjord Horses at ADS sponsored pleasure driving shows and Combined Driving Events across the country. To be successful we knew we needed to find Fjords that could move as good as, or better than the Morgans, German sport ponies, Halflingers, Welch ponies and all the other great driving horses out there. These days the horses people are choosing to drive and ride at open shows are getting better as people understand it takes a good athletic horse to compete. It also takes a horse that is trainable, able to focus, and one that will remain sound over time in a demanding sport. These are the same qualities that make good trail horses or good dressage horses. The NFHR Evaluation Program offers the basic knowledge to get started in the right direction. I have learned a great deal from the evaluation program. As I started to choose horses to compete with some day, I didn't want to rely on some breeders self serving propaganda on which to base my choice for an athletic sport pony and a breeding and training program of our own. I wanted to learn for myself what it takes. I decided on the conformation and disposition I wanted in my competition horses based on what I learned from the NFHR Evaluation Program. Then I set out to prove or disprove what I thought would work. When we are not competing our show horses we use these horses around the farm to haul firewood, haul maple sap, till the garden, trail ride, and as pack horses on hunting trips out West. I often practice driven dressage movements with my hay wagon. It takes a team effort to do pleasure shows and CDE. Howard and Sophie Fiedler and Else and I have had lots of fun along the way. When Howard isn't able to go Bob Long has also helped. As many of you know, Else can take some awesome horse photos besides helping to clean harness and vehicles. It takes a team effort. You can't get there by yourself. There are several other Fjords doing very well at ADS pleasure shows and CDE's across the country. Right now I think Howard and Sophie's stallion, the one they call Hershey, is one to watch. He has scored very well in the NFHR evaluation program and he too is proving himself in ADS sponsored driving shows and ridden dressage shows. Next weekend we will be at Villa Louis on the banks of the Mississippi trying to extend our string of Championships there and then off to demonstrate at the World Equestrian Games in Lexington Kentucky in October where we hope to churn up a cloud of dust in the ADS Driving Derby. Stay safe, Phil Odden Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Driving Digest
This message is from: igs...@tds.net The Sept/Oct issue of Driving Digest arrived yesterday and has a nice article about the Iron Horse CDE. Most of the first two pages of the article are taken up by a GORGEOUS photo of Phil Odden, driving Marcie Herger ( Howard Fiedler 'gatoring I presume). They are blasting out of a water hazard and they look amazing. If you do not get Driving Digest - try to get a copy of this issue - that picture alone makes it worth it! And thanks to Phil - who is a wonderful ambassador for the best ponies ever! You are doing a fantastic job showing everyone how athletic and talented fjords are. Julie in Madison WI Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone, powered by CREDO Mobile. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
ADS Pleasure Driving Show in Northern IL
This message is from: Green Valley Farm sop...@greenvalleyfarm.com I am forwarding this message from the Fox Valley Saddle Association. We have attended several open shows at this facility. The facility is great -large indoor and outdoor arenas, lots of safe places to warm up, indoor viewing area, 100 very nice covered stall, cross country trails etc. The members are very friendly and encourage us to get more fjords to attend their events. The facility is located about 10 miles off of Interstate 90and is about 45 minutes from Rockford, IL. Check out their website www.fvsa.org or give me a call. Sophie Fiedler 815-777-6008 Fox Valley Pleasure Driving Show, Aug. 14, in Hampshire, IL, just across the Wisconsin border. There is more information on the ADS website in the Omnibus www.americandrivingsociety.org or www.fvsa.org I just wanted to let you know we have extended the closing date for our Aug 14th ADS Fox Valley Pleasure Driving Show until August 10th. We are adding a division for Unconventional Vehicles (sturdy wire wheel carts, marathon vehicles, or commercial vehicles). We are offering dinners on Friday night, and Saturday night. TD Deb Bevan will be giving a talk on Strategies for Driving Cones Classes on Friday night after dinner. The Hub Club is holding a Fun Dirty Harness Day of driving classes on Sunday, including a Super Reinsmanship Class, a Pleasure Cross Country Class, and several pattern and cones classes. If you have any questions please email me or phone me at 630 365 9399. Cathy Brock, Show Secretary Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Linda Sysverson-Kerr and driving accident
This message is from: Kathy M. Johnson ka...@relayhouse.com as many of you have heard by now, Linda was in a driving accident last Saturday, 6/12. We were attending a CDE clinic at Hickory Knoll Farm in Fitchburg WI. Clinicians were John Betsy Freiburger and Deb Bevins. The morning was devoted to driven dressage and the afternoon to driving hazards. As we were not going to drive Reidar in the hazard portion, Linda volunteered to be the navigator for an Intermediate driver that is local to the Madison area, Cathy Thomas. Linda was so excited to learn more about navigating as she had plans to attend Bromont (CAN) the last weekend in June, navigating for Andy Marcoux. After successfully driving the water hazard and the sunflowers, Cathy and Linda came to the hazard called Stormin' Normanwhere I was one of the timers. They had multiple successful runs, trying different routes...and on the last run, which by the way, was the fastest for them...experienced an accident with the carriage tipping over. They did not hit anything (tree, gate, etc). It was an ACCIDENT with no specific reason to place blame. Both Cathy and Linda were wearing their helmets and safety vests! Most likely why both ladies will be able to tell their own story! Cathy has a fractured pelvis and Linda sustained a concussion. Linda is still in the ICU unit where they can monitor the pressure inside her head. She does have her cell phone...so has been able to send messages to Facebook. Cards and letters can reach Linda at University of Wisconsin Hospital, 600 Highland Ave., Madison, WI 53792 OR to her home in Holmen, WI. Email: syversonsfjordl...@gmail.com Please keep her in your thoughts and prayerswe want her back driving!! Kathy Johnson Woodpecker Woods/ WW Reidar Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: older fjord driving pair needs home
This message is from: woodberryfa...@comcast.net Just talked to the owner, and the mares have found a good home. Thanks to all that responded. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Driving Lessons
This message is from: sarah gibson equ...@gmail.com Hi there, I have a coming two year old fjord and may be interested in driving him in the future. What I would really like to do is take some driving lessons to see if it would be something I would enjoy. Because I am new to the breed I don't know very many fjord people and so I am not sure where to look for lessons. Does any one know where I could take some driving lessons, preferably from a fjord person, near Saint Ignatius, MT. I am willing to drive up to an hour for lessons. Thanks, Sarah Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
riding and driving fjord for sale
This message is from: Caroline Warren caroline.war...@att.net I received this email today: I saw your post on the fjord digest and I live in Oregon. I looked at a gelding in Redmond several weeks ago. He is 12, broke to ride and drive. I only rode him but he did really well and I really liked him. We just decided to buy a younger gelding. Heres his listing on dream horse: http://www.dreamhorse.com/show_horse.php?form_horse_id=1493827share_this=Y The people are really nice and want a good home for him. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Absolut goose bumps / more German Fjord driving on YouTube
This message is from: Starfire Farm starfiref...@usa.net This gives me goosebumps every time I watch it! Thank you, Eike, for sharing it again. Beth Eike Schön-Petersen wrote: This message is from: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Eike_Sch=F6n-Petersen?= eike.schoen-peter...@t-online.de Because I had some more questions about the videos of the German Fjord driving team at Equitana last year, check out YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ1GW61GIo4 Also, entering Fjord fahr team in the search field will give you some more amateur video of the same group. Eike Schön-Petersen Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f -- Starfire Farm Beth Beymer and Sandy North http://www.starfirefarm.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Absolut goose bumps / more German Fjord driving on YouTube
This message is from: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Eike_Sch=F6n-Petersen?= eike.schoen-peter...@t-online.de Because I had some more questions about the videos of the German Fjord driving team at Equitana last year, check out YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ1GW61GIo4 Also, entering Fjord fahr team in the search field will give you some more amateur video of the same group. Eike Schön-Petersen Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Fwd: [NorCalDC] Equitana 2009 Fjord Driving (Germany)
This message is from: Caroline Warren caroline.war...@att.net Click on the link below for some fantastic fjord driving... From: Caroline Warren Chico, A Begin forwarded message: From: que...@aol.com Date: January 30, 2010 9:29:29 AM PST To: norca...@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [NorCalDC] Equitana 2009 Fjord Driving (Germany) Reply-To: norca...@yahoogroups.com Very cool Jay, thanks for passing that along. An acquaintance of mine was there for the perfomance, she said it was breathtaking! Sue -Original Message- From: Jay Hubert jhub...@scool oftcom.net To: NCDC norca...@yahoogroups.com; PONYDRIVING ponydriv...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, Jan 29, 2010 9:32 pm Subject: [NorCalDC] Equitana 2009 Fjord Driving (Germany) Worth the look. The picture can be expanded by right clicking and then zoom in Gotta love those stripeys! http://www.reed-expo.de/hoptop2009/video/006_Zweispaenner_IG_Fjord.swf Seriously, though, these pairs were from all over Germany and only came together about six times to put the program together and practice. Great horses and great drivers. __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group Messages in this topic (2) RECENT ACTIVITY: Visit Your Group Start a New Topic MARKETPLACE Going Green: Your Yahoo! Groups resource for green living Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest Unsubscribe Terms of Use . __,_._,___ Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Driving video
This message is from: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Eike_Sch=F6n-Petersen?= eike.schoen-peter...@t-online.de Check out the online-video of the driving quadrille of the German Fjords at Equitana HopTop Show last year. http://www.reed-expo.de/hoptop2009/video/006_Zweispaenner_IG_Fjord.swf More video available on the DVD some of you got at the membership educational forum from Susanne Petersen. Eike Schön-Petersen Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Driving video
This message is from: Heather Baskey cavy_l...@yahoo.com Unbelievable!!! wow! I had chills ... Thank you for sharing Eike! Heather http://www.reed-expo.de/hoptop2009/video/006_Zweispaenner_IG_Fjord.swf Eike Schön-Petersen __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/ Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
cover photo on Driving Digest
This message is from: LISA LOVETT antietamf...@dishmail.net The photo is of my horse, Beyla (Hostar x Gudbrandsgard Astrid), and me. Beyla is just turning 5 this year. She was just broke to drive last summer, but my husband and I took her and another one of our fjords, Emma II. They both were great. We had such a nice time. We hope to go again this year. It was quite a surprise to see us on the cover of a magazine! At least they used a fjord! Lisa Lovett Oregon, IL 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 home for driving mini
This message is from: Debbie LeBreton tippiegi...@hotmail.com Is your pony gone yet? From: fjo...@hughes.net To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: FW: New home for driving mini Date: Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:08:14 -0800 This message is from: Catherine fjo...@hughes.net Please pass on to those that may be interested in a mini pony that drives, Catherine Lassesen From: mic...@grassmountainfarm.com [mailto:mic...@grassmountainfarm.com] Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2009 12:37 PM To: Peter Lofgren - work Subject: New home for driving mini Hello...my name is Susan Palmer, and Maureen suggested that I get in touch with you as a source who might know of someone who would be a good new owner for my mini. I bought her from Carol Elvin. She is trained to drive, though green, and at this point needs bringing back, because I have been unable to drive for many months. She is 32, grey, and has a laid back attitude. Even though she is green, she is very brave on the trail, facing down such horrors as a screaming baby in a running stroller, preceded by a large barking dog, and followed by a panting woman w/flapping sweat shirt attached to her waist. Bicyclists don't seem to bother her, or cars. A VERY large semi that came from behind and gave off a dreadful clatter while passing made her jump forward, but she came right back to me. It breaks my heart to be giving her up, but my health has deteriorated to the point that I can no longer care for her. I do not want to give her away, as I think that sometimes people do not value something that is free, but I am very willing to be as reasonable as possible to make sure she goes to a good home. Good being a relative term...I am not thinking that a home where she would be turned out on someone's yard to get fat and founder would be good. Thank you for any leads you might be able to provide. I live in Bellingham, WA. My phone is 360-756-6092. Sincerely, Susan Palmer Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f _ Windows Live: Make it easier for your friends to see what youre up to on Facebook. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9691816 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 home for driving mini
This message is from: Catherine fjo...@hughes.net Please respond to the original post. I only forwarded the message... From: mic...@grassmountainfarm.com [mailto:mic...@grassmountainfarm.com] See the email above... CL -Original Message- From: owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com [mailto:owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com] On Behalf Of Debbie LeBreton Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 10:39 AM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: RE: New home for driving mini This message is from: Debbie LeBreton tippiegi...@hotmail.com Is your pony gone yet? From: fjo...@hughes.net To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: FW: New home for driving mini Date: Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:08:14 -0800 This message is from: Catherine fjo...@hughes.net Please pass on to those that may be interested in a mini pony that drives, Catherine Lassesen From: mic...@grassmountainfarm.com [mailto:mic...@grassmountainfarm.com] Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2009 12:37 PM To: Peter Lofgren - work Subject: New home for driving mini Hello...my name is Susan Palmer, and Maureen suggested that I get in touch with you as a source who might know of someone who would be a good new owner for my mini. I bought her from Carol Elvin. She is trained to drive, though green, and at this point needs bringing back, because I have been unable to drive for many months. She is 32, grey, and has a laid back attitude. Even though she is green, she is very brave on the trail, facing down such horrors as a screaming baby in a running stroller, preceded by a large barking dog, and followed by a panting woman w/flapping sweat shirt attached to her waist. Bicyclists don't seem to bother her, or cars. A VERY large semi that came from behind and gave off a dreadful clatter while passing made her jump forward, but she came right back to me. It breaks my heart to be giving her up, but my health has deteriorated to the point that I can no longer care for her. I do not want to give her away, as I think that sometimes people do not value something that is free, but I am very willing to be as reasonable as possible to make sure she goes to a good home. Good being a relative term...I am not thinking that a home where she would be turned out on someone's yard to get fat and founder would be good. Thank you for any leads you might be able to provide. I live in Bellingham, WA. My phone is 360-756-6092. Sincerely, Susan Palmer Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f _ Windows Live: Make it easier for your friends to see what youre up to on Facebook. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9691816 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
FW: New home for driving mini
This message is from: Catherine fjo...@hughes.net Please pass on to those that may be interested in a mini pony that drives, Catherine Lassesen From: mic...@grassmountainfarm.com [mailto:mic...@grassmountainfarm.com] Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2009 12:37 PM To: Peter Lofgren - work Subject: New home for driving mini Hello...my name is Susan Palmer, and Maureen suggested that I get in touch with you as a source who might know of someone who would be a good new owner for my mini. I bought her from Carol Elvin. She is trained to drive, though green, and at this point needs bringing back, because I have been unable to drive for many months. She is 32, grey, and has a laid back attitude. Even though she is green, she is very brave on the trail, facing down such horrors as a screaming baby in a running stroller, preceded by a large barking dog, and followed by a panting woman w/flapping sweat shirt attached to her waist. Bicyclists don't seem to bother her, or cars. A VERY large semi that came from behind and gave off a dreadful clatter while passing made her jump forward, but she came right back to me. It breaks my heart to be giving her up, but my health has deteriorated to the point that I can no longer care for her. I do not want to give her away, as I think that sometimes people do not value something that is free, but I am very willing to be as reasonable as possible to make sure she goes to a good home. Good being a relative term...I am not thinking that a home where she would be turned out on someone's yard to get fat and founder would be good. Thank you for any leads you might be able to provide. I live in Bellingham, WA. My phone is 360-756-6092. Sincerely, Susan Palmer Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
driving pairs group
This message is from: Karen McCarthy weeg...@hotmail.com Maggie, here is where you go to sign up: http://groups.google.com/group/drivingpairs I had a fun time helping you w/ the girls. I might be free this coming Monday... K Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
S. Calif driving clinic Jan. 8-10, 2010
This message is from: Karen McCarthy weeg...@hotmail.com Hi Everyone, I just wanted to let everybody know that there will be a driving clinic taught by Karen McCarthy on January 8 - 10, 2010 in Morongo Valley, CA. The cost to have a horse in the clinic is $200. Auditing is $25 for 1 day and $40 for 2 days. For more information about attending with your horse, auditing or for clinic content information contact Karen McCarthy at karenk...@gmail.com or phone (541) 475-0332/home (541) 460-3700/cell (evenings are best 7-10 pm, PST) For clinic schedule and forms, or any other information about the site, please contact me at 760 363-6903 or reviv...@thegrid.net Karen Haines I am posting this as Karen was having trouble getting this through to the List Karen Dudley Haines have been really gracious in opening up their nice ranch in Morongo Valley. It is a little gem of a place nestled in a desert canyon - so I am optimistic the weather will be nice down there! We have room for 1 or 2 more horses over the weekend, and of course more auditors are welcome. if there is the need, I am open to adding in Monday, Jan. 11th as well. I will be bringing a lot of driving draft equipment to use for 'show tell' and to share during the clinic, so if you are worried about not having the right equipment, don't fret! feel free to contact me if you have questions, Cheers, Karen in blustery central Oregon Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
DRIVING VIDEOS [VHS] FOR SALE
This message is from: jerry friz jf...@com-pair.net Hi Folks, I have a VHS driving video for sale. Velstra Fahrschule. [2 tapes in set] Tapes have been stored properly, in a smoke free home.These are excellent quality driving , learning tapes. best offer. Buy for $65, with PayPal,, and I will pay the shipping in the US My number is 530-347-1900 Jerry in N. Ca. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Driving tapes sold, sorry folks
This message is from: jerry friz jf...@com-pair.net Sorry, went to a good home in Ca. Jerry Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
driving bridle
This message is from: donna mcgeein mcdic...@hotmail.com This is Donna in Corvallis, Oregon asking if anyone has a large driving bridle they would like to sell, hopefully brown and affordable. I am taking driving lessons now and have bought lines so I will try to piece together what I need as I am able. Please email or call 541 760-8115 Thank you, Donna _ 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
Driving Harness Collar Question
This message is from: Becky Schooff beckysue...@hotmail.com Hello All, I am purchasing a leather buggy harness for my short, stocky Fjord and trying to decide between a breast collar or a full collar with hames. I'll be pleasure driving along dirt roads mostly (a little bit on paved roads to get to the dirt roads) and on natural fields with some hilly spots. He'll be pulling a Haflinger size Pioneer Forecart. I'm a novice driver and taking lessons from a Pro. What has been your experience with breast collars vs full collars? Do you have any preference or advice to share about the type of collar to use on a Fjord? Thanks, BeckySue in Colorado _ Hotmail® has ever-growing storage! Dont worry about storage limits. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Storage?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial _Storage_062009 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
driving bits
This message is from: Caroline Warren caroline.war...@att.net August 3, 2009 From Caroline Warren caroline.war...@att.net Subject: Driving bits I'm thinking about buying a mullen mouth liverpool driving bit for my fjord mare, Trina, as it was recommended by my trainer. She has been driving well for a year and a half in a low port liverpool on the first slot, but she is a very forward mare and sometimes tosses her head when you apply the curb chain. She's one of those strong-willed fjords, but hasn't given me any trouble. Apparently she gave my trainer some grief this past month when I was laid up with a broken leg and left her with the trainer. I wonder if a mullen mouth bit will really help. Any comments? Caroline Warren Chico, CA Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Glory Liverpool Driving Bit for Sale
This message is from: Lori Albrough l...@bluebirdlane.com I have a Glory Liverpool mullen mouth driving bit for sale, it is 5 3/4 wide, has a black leather curb strap. It has fixed cheeks (not the swivel cheek model). The marketing info on these says The Glory Bit features a curved mouthpiece which makes this bit a hybrid between a Mullen and Arch Mouth. The copper alloy mouthpiece promotes salivation which helps to achieve a more responsive mouth. These are popular bits with Fjord owners because they work well for a low palate and thick tongue. This bit retails for $95 US. I'd like $50 US for mine. It has been little used and carefully stored. I ordered it directly from the maker, Glory Metal Works, in July of 2000. Lori -- Lori Albrough Bluebird Lane Fjords R.R.#3 Moorefield Ont Canada N0G 2K0 phone: 519-638-5598 email: l...@bluebirdlane.com http://www.bluebirdlane.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: driving bits
This message is from: jern...@mosquitonet.com I like the Myler butterfly driving bit with a low wide port (MB15) You can order htem in any width from Driving Essentials. You can also order this mouthpiece in a Liverpool cheek. The Glory bits are also good, but hard to find anymore? Fjords have low pallets and large tongues, so a mullen mouth or low wide port may help. The shape of the Myler bits really helps also. Jean in Hot Fairbanks, Alask, 80 degrees and smoke. I'm thinking about buying a mullen mouth liverpool driving bit for my fjord mare, Trina, as it was recommended by my trainer. She has been driving well for a year and a half in a low port liverpool on the first slot, but she is a very forward mare and sometimes tosses her head when you apply the curb chain. She's one of those strong-willed fjords, but hasn't given me any trouble. Apparently she gave my trainer some grief this past month when I was laid up with a broken leg and left her with the trainer. I wonder if a mullen mouth bit will really help. Any comments? Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
For Sale - Fjord Gelding, Wonderful Driving Horse!
This message is from: Kim Potter t...@usfamily.net For Sale: Thor an 8 year old, Registered Brown Dun Norwegian Fjord gelding, 14hh. He rides and drives, and is show ready to drive. Has been in training since February with Michael Scott and is presently in his care. He doesn't spook easily, needs an experienced rider and driver, loads fine, good for Ferrier and vet, UTD on shots and Ferrier. He is barefoot except when driving on rough terrain. Please refer to the YouTube videos to view him in action. There are several videos, one showing that he stands well while being hooked to a cart, another showing how well he handles himself when he is boxed into a corner while pulling a cart, another showing him navigating through some cones, backing, and a another video shows that he has a nice long stride, videos are not necessarily in that order. Thor is a sweet boy with a gentle disposition and has allot of get up and go when you want it. Very comfortable to ride, but needs some additional training in riding. Thor will be shown at the Annual Midwest Fjord Show in Blue Earth in July. Contact Kim 612-741-0375 YouTube links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5ub7K3tsIg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSILxep0NTM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT9c9Ae-CK8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tghO9cOKR4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxDEd9CgNmI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzzMPCuA2S0 Thanks, Kim t...@usfamily.net --- Get FREE High Speed Internet from USFamily.Net! -- http://www.usfamily.net/mkt-freepromo.html --- Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Ironwood Lordalen's first ground driving video
This message is from: morrisshado...@aol.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu9JU2PUuf8 Lordalen out on a tour of the neighborhood. What a beautiful day and what fun he is to work! Bonnie Morris Western, WA warm and sunny Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
] DRIVING VIDEO FOR SALE [relisting]
This message is from: jerry friz jf...@com-pair.net - Hello Folks, I am relisting this video. The first buyer changed her mind. And I have lost my list of all the people that asked me about the tapes. I have an excellent driving video set for sale. VHS, format. 3 parts [3 tapes] Nicke and Christer Palsson, by the Swedish Equestrian Federation. Number 1 is Equipment and Safety... Number 2 is Basics in Groundwork.. Number 3 is Training for Competition.. These tapes are from a no smoking home, always kept in a proper place. The best that I have seen in driving, good sound, [English] excellent footage. I am asking $ 60 plus shipping. prefer PAYPAL Feel free to ask questions, or call me at 530-347-1900 or EMAIL AT jf...@com-pair.net Regards, Jerry Friz, Anderson, Ca --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups DrivingPairs group. To post to this group, send email to drivingpa...@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to drivingpairs+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/drivingpairs?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~--- 20:27:00 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
DRIVING TAPES SOLD TO A GOOD HOME---- SORRY
This message is from: jerry friz jf...@com-pair.net Thanks folks, Jerry Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
video / pictures German Fjord Driving Team / Equitana
This message is from: Eike Schoen-Petersen eike.schoen-peter...@t-online.de Check http://picasaweb.google.com/gerd2304/IGFFahrquadrille#5310895903962428402 for driving pictures. For pictures of Solbjor Borken at the stallion show see our page http://www.haffwiesenhof.de/Hengste.html - just made an English translation. Eike Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
DRIVING VIDEO FOR SALE
This message is from: jerry friz jf...@com-pair.net Hello Folks, I have an excellent driving video set for sale. VHS, format. 3 parts [3 tapes] Nicke and Christer Palsson, by the Swedish Equestrian Federation. Number 1 is Equipment and Safety... Number 2 is Basics in Groundwork.. Number 3 is Training for Competition.. These tapes are from a no smoking home, always kept in a proper place. The best that I have seen in driving, good sound, [English] excellent footage. I am asking $ 60 plus shipping. Feel free to ask questions, or call me 530-347-1900 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
Driving Training for Owners and Fjords-2009
This message is from: Ursula Brian Jensen ujen...@junction.net I believe Trinity Fjord's is up around the successful completion of 40 driving packages for owners/handlers. We offer 5 schooling Fjords and draft or carriage harness for the vehicles. The package offered is for the student and a guest auditor. There are no groups, so a participant has lots of hands on driving. As well I take outside Fjords in small amounts to train for driving in singles, pairs, or multiples. We usually book these Fjords seasonally, in spring, summer, fall, or winter. This driving training includes a turnover lesson for the owner. We have references available on the training provided for outside Fjords. We have had some bookings through to next winter, however there are still openings most seasons. If the Fjord is within one days drive from Trinity Fjord's, I can pick up and deliver for costs. Contact us for further information. Brian Jensen Ursula and Brian Jensen 1903 Trinity Valley Rd. Lumby, B.C. Canada V0E 2G4 ujen...@junction.net www.trinityfjords.com www.trinityfjords.blogspot.ca Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Handicapped Driving
This message is from: Jan Maday run_...@verizon.net Hi Margaret: So good to hear that Noel is back behind the reins. Thought I'd mention that our TSRC has recently donated $$ to the Caisson Platoon at Ft. Myer in Arlington, VA for a similar purpose. There are many returning vets who are either paraplegic, missing limbs, and sometimes both. Therapeutic riding has long been accepted, but now they have an accessible cart that you can load the wheelcheer and tie it down for security...so the therapeutic driver is in a very secure position. I'm wondering if this might work for Noel too...and possibly if he might be eligible to access the therapeutic driving program that's available. Might be worth checking into. Best regards, Jan in Purcellville, VA Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Handicapped Driving
This message is from: mabo...@aol.com Happy New Year to Everyone, I don't post often since my posts end up with weird symbols and spacing in them, but I couldn't resist this piece of news. Yesterday, our friend and neighbor, Noel drove Catherine Lassesen's mare, Lupin in our ring.? Noel is a paraplegic from a rotational fall while eventing.? At the time he was an upper level event rider.? He has spent the last decade in a wheelchair.? A few years ago he asked if he could try driving as he does have use of his arms.? The initial attempt was good except the driving seat tilted him forward and somehow when being helped out of the cart by his wife, his leg was broken.? I guess the good part about being a paraplegic is that it didn't hurt, but obviously it was a setback.? So we have been working on rigging a different?seat and fitting seat belts.? We also created?a loading ramp.? Yesterday we tried again and it worked.? Noel had a blast walking and trotting Lupin around the ring.? By the end we were running cones and he was thrilled.? As the navigator, I can tell you that he was moving right along, too. Needless to say Lupin was perfect and had no issue with Noel, his wheelchair and all the commotion involved in loading.? I am so pleased that Catherine has leased her to me, although I should add that she is for sale.? (Contact me if you want more information on this fabulous mare.)? Noel plans to keep driving and start competing later this year.?? I have plenty of Fjords?that drive.? Fortunately we have the advice and assistance of Curt Pierce, who knows more about CDEs and driving competitions than I do.?? We all know the expression it is better to give than to receive.? I can say that yesterday was one of those days for me.? And of course, a Fjord would be involved. Margaret Bogie Ironwood Farm http://www.ironwood-farm.com ***Fjords for sale:? 1992 Brown Dun Mare, 2006 Brown Dun Gelding and Filly, 2008 Brown Dun Gelding, 2008 White Dun Colt*** Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Handicapped Driving
This message is from: Linda Lottie horselo...@hotmail.com Wonderful story, Margaret.. I have a good friend who had polio as a child. She is experiencing some set backs and wants to try riding to improve her balance. Will choose a fjord, of course, and she loves them. Linda in WI Linda Baker Lottie www.heartsandhoovesforever.blogspot.com The pain of surrendering a child to adoption is without a language Spoken by a Professor of Psychology @ University of Minnesota To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Handicapped Driving Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:29:47 -0500 From: mabo...@aol.com This message is from: mabo...@aol.com Happy New Year to Everyone, I don't post often since my posts end up with weird symbols and spacing in them, but I couldn't resist this piece of news. Yesterday, our friend and neighbor, Noel drove Catherine Lassesen's mare, Lupin in our ring.? Noel is a paraplegic from a rotational fall while eventing.? At the time he was an upper level event rider.? He has spent the last decade in a wheelchair.? A few years ago he asked if he could try driving as he does have use of his arms.? The initial attempt was good except the driving seat tilted him forward and somehow when being helped out of the cart by his wife, his leg was broken.? I guess the good part about being a paraplegic is that it didn't hurt, but obviously it was a setback.? So we have been working on rigging a different?seat and fitting seat belts.? We also created?a loading ramp.? Yesterday we tried again and it worked.? Noel had a blast walking and trotting Lupin around the ring.? By the end we were running cones and he was thrilled.? As the navigator, I can tell you that he was moving right along, too. Needless to say Lupin was perfect and had no issue with Noel, his wheelchair and all the commotion involved in loading.? I am so pleased that Catherine has leased her to me, although I should add that she is for sale.? (Contact me if you want more information on this fabulous mare.)? Noel plans to keep driving and start competing later this year.?? I have plenty of Fjords?that drive.? Fortunately we have the advice and assistance of Curt Pierce, who knows more about CDEs and driving competitions than I do.?? We all know the expression it is better to give than to receive.? I can say that yesterday was one of those days for me.? And of course, a Fjord would be involved. Margaret Bogie Ironwood Farm http://www.ironwood-farm.com ***Fjords for sale:? 1992 Brown Dun Mare, 2006 Brown Dun Gelding and Filly, 2008 Brown Dun Gelding, 2008 White Dun Colt*** 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
RE: Handicapped Driving
This message is from: plumg...@pon.net plumg...@pon.net If someone has balance problems, I highly recommend getting a western saddle with professionally turned stirrups. The ones where there is a piece of leather wrapped around the stirrup flap, and then tied in place. I recently bought a saddle like this, and was amazed at how much easier it was to stay in the saddle. You might be able to come close to duplicating the effect by aggressively wetting and turning the stirrups with a two by four put through the stirrups while the saddle is stored. Gail I have a good friend who had polio as a child. She is experiencing some set backs and wants to try riding to improve her balance. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Handicapped Driving
This message is from: Linda Lottie horselo...@hotmail.com gail.my old show saddle has that type of stirrup. I'll use that one. Actually, I am not sure if she can actually put her feet in a stirrup..I have a great Paralli bareback pad that would keep her secure at the walk. We will experiment. Linda Linda Baker Lottie www.heartsandhoovesforever.blogspot.com The pain of surrendering a child to adoption is without a language Spoken by a Professor of Psychology @ University of Minnesota From: plumg...@pon.net To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: RE: Handicapped Driving Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:35:10 -0800 This message is from: plumg...@pon.net plumg...@pon.net If someone has balance problems, I highly recommend getting a western saddle with professionally turned stirrups. The ones where there is a piece of leather wrapped around the stirrup flap, and then tied in place. I recently bought a saddle like this, and was amazed at how much easier it was to stay in the saddle. You might be able to come close to duplicating the effect by aggressively wetting and turning the stirrups with a two by four put through the stirrups while the saddle is stored. Gail I have a good friend who had polio as a child. She is experiencing some set backs and wants to try riding to improve her balance. 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
Lisa Singer Driving Clinic - 3rd Day Added - The Carriage Barn
This message is from: Carriage Barn / Ann Miles [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Everyone, We are happy to announce that we have had such a response to our annual Lisa Singer Driving Clinic that we have added a 3rd day of driving lessons. A limited number of 45-minute private hands on lessons with Ms. Singer are now available on Monday, November 24th. Anyone interested in registering for this clinic should contact Michele Shepherd at The Carriage Barn. Michele can be reached at blocked::mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] or at 603-378-0140. A revised registration will also be posted on The Carriage Barn's website, blocked::http://www.carriage-barn.com/ www.carriage-barn.com. We recommend that anyone interested in a lesson with Lisa get their registration in as soon as possible to be sure to reserve a spot. Please feel free to pass this along to anyone you think might be interested in this clinic. More information about the clinic follows. For anyone that cannot join us on Monday, we are taking Wait List requests for Saturday and Sunday. Auditor spots are still available as well as seats at the dinner with Ms. Singer on Saturday evening. Thank you, The Carriage Barn Lisa Singer Driving Clinic - November 22nd 23rd and also November 24th - Ms. Singer's accomplishments include being two-time Triple Crown of Driving Winner, two times FEI national pair challenge trophy winner, seven-time National Pairs Driving Champion, seven-times on the US team for the World Pairs Driving Competition, and Coach of 2 World Singles and Pony Team World Championships. Perhaps Ms. Singer's most lasting achievement has been in connecting this sometimes - thought - elitist sport with a wider world of horse people. The first woman to win a National Pairs Championship is modest, humorous, easy to talk to, and a wealth of information. The clinic will consist of a limited number of 45-minute private hands on lessons with Ms. Singer each day. Auditors may observe for one, two, or all three days. Limited overnight accommodations and stall spaces are available. Even if you cannot take a lesson or audit for the day, you are welcome to join us with Ms. Singer Saturday evening for dinner and roundtable discussions as part of our clinic season finale. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Lisa Singer Driving Clinic - 3rd Day Added - The Carriage Barn
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Could you tell me where the clinic will be held? Thank you. Elaine In a message dated 10/27/2008 11:04:13 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This message is from: Carriage Barn / Ann Miles [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Everyone, We are happy to announce that we have had such a response to our annual Lisa Singer Driving Clinic that we have added a 3rd day of driving lessons. A limited number of 45-minute private hands on lessons with Ms. Singer are now available on Monday, November 24th. Anyone interested in registering for this clinic should contact Michele Shepherd at The Carriage Barn. Michele can be reached at blocked::mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] or at 603-378-0140. A revised registration will also be posted on The Carriage Barn's website, blocked::http://www.carriage-barn.com/ www.carriage-barn.com. We recommend that anyone interested in a lesson with Lisa get their registration in as soon as possible to be sure to reserve a spot. Please feel free to pass this along to anyone you think might be interested in this clinic. More information about the clinic follows. For anyone that cannot join us on Monday, we are taking Wait List requests for Saturday and Sunday. Auditor spots are still available as well as seats at the dinner with Ms. Singer on Saturday evening. Thank you, The Carriage Barn Lisa Singer Driving Clinic - November 22nd 23rd and also November 24th - Ms. Singer's accomplishments include being two-time Triple Crown of Driving Winner, two times FEI national pair challenge trophy winner, seven-time National Pairs Driving Champion, seven-times on the US team for the World Pairs Driving Competition, and Coach of 2 World Singles and Pony Team World Championships. Perhaps Ms. Singer's most lasting achievement has been in connecting this sometimes - thought - elitist sport with a wider world of horse people. The first woman to win a National Pairs Championship is modest, humorous, easy to talk to, and a wealth of information. The clinic will consist of a limited number of 45-minute private hands on lessons with Ms. Singer each day. Auditors may observe for one, two, or all three days. Limited overnight accommodations and stall spaces are available. Even if you cannot take a lesson or audit for the day, you are welcome to join us with Ms. Singer Saturday evening for dinner and roundtable discussions as part of our clinic season finale. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f **Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics â check it out! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redir= http://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame0001) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
driving horse available for lease?
This message is from: Eileen Perry [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm considering a job overseas for a couple of years. It sounds great, but I really don't want my lovely driving pony just standing around. If anyone in the Pacific NW is interested in a lease of a burgeoning CDE horse, who is also broke to ride, could you contact me off the list? Eileen in eastern WA Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
from my Pony Driving
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] List. OK guys.shows and evaluations are over and winter is peeking around the corner. Exciting posts will soon begin again about Shoeless or shoes, bittless or bits, blinkers or none, Flyspray that works or garlic,vets or owner diagnosis, medication or herbal / organic, treeless or treed saddles and Natural training vs a wump upside the head method. This post was on my Pony List today and I can SO relate to so much of it.thought it was funny enough to repost here, enjoy ! ( all of you who want to start competing next year, this might be a manditory read.Lisa ** 1a. Trip to Tulsa - long read but fraught with craziness   Posted by: Shae Butts [EMAIL PROTECTED] riverbendwelsh   Date: Fri Oct 3, 2008 9:47 am ((PDT)) Diary of two Mad Widows or Hereâs your Sign? Our trip to Tulsa I should have felt it the moment Lisa, my best gal pal, and fellow widow in mourning, dropped that brand new bottle of Piesporter wine on the street in front of the house at 6 am last Thursday morning. Iâm sure it was a sign of Bad Karma, missing MOJO or something else even more ominous. Forget everything⦠.forget the fact that we had spent a week packing for the horse show! Forget that we had a rig that rivaled most tractor trailer drivers! Forty-two feet of Dodge Dully and Sundowner Pro-stock sitting at the ready! Forget that our carriages were loaded along with hay and tons of gear! Why in Godâs name do we pack so much? Showing is not new to usâ¦.we think weâve trimmed way backâ¦and yetâ¦.we are still loaded to the gills! Why did I battle fire ant bites (left over sweet feed) in the overhead of the gooseneck making sure everything was crammed in there nice and tidy? Why did I stay up late washing my ponies and pulling manesâ¦crippling myself on my unsteady foot that Iâd only had surgery on three weeks agoâ¦.all this to âfeelâ that bad karma on Thursday morning? Unpack it allâ¦..right now!      NOT! This was our first trip out of stateâ¦all the way to the State Fair and Central National Welsh showâ¦in Tulsa, Oklahomaâ¦without Mike and Daveâ¦.our dear husbandsâ¦..lost to usâ¦only last yearâ¦and within 8 weeks of each other. In fact, the last show Mike attended with meâ¦.was this show a year ago. I think we were both excitedâ¦and nervous about goingâ¦seeing old friends that we only see at this particular showâ¦and knowing those encounters would bring new sensitivities to surface. Breathe...and just go forwardâ¦â¦â¦â¦â¦â¦â¦â¦â¦â¦.our newest motto. The one persona that was ecstatic about this trip was Elvis. Elvisâs real name is Gracelandâs Good News. What are you going to call an 11.2 hand stocky pony stallion fraught with punk rock flaxen forelockexcept Elvis? Elvis was thrilled because not only was he riding next to his daughterâ¦and he is a very good poppa to all his babiesâ¦but also had as travel mates, three gorgeous maresâ¦.one of which he already had carnal knowledge, Menai my Desire, Lisaâs driving pony! The other two were section Bâs and top of the line mediums, full sisters and bigâ¦I mean BIG! Elvis loves the big girls! If he were not the impeccably mannered soul that he isâ¦.we would never be able to travel in this mannerâ¦.Two carriages up front and dividedâ¦and everyone else side to side all the way to the gate, sans any dividers. Every pony had a personal hay netâ¦.and a comfy floor full of shavings. Even the vertically challenged filly was comfy in her little fly mask and standing next to her daddy for the 10 hour drive to Tulsa.  Brianna, Lisaâs 9 year old was piled atop tons of bags, blankets and pillows in the back seatâ¦.candy and treats at the readyâ¦and a bag chocked full of DVDâ s to watch on her little player. Lisa and I were armed with thousands of Diet Cokes (nectar of the Gods) and packs of chewing gum to rival any grocery store isle. She would drive us all the way through Dallas, and I would take the second leg into Tulsa. A few stops were made for fuel, more junk food, and potty breaks and still we made the fairgrounds in good time. As we looked about for our stalls locationâ¦..I kept hearing some large pony screams emanating from the direction of our trailer! I realized it was Elvis⦠and went quickly to investigateâ¦.However it happenedâ¦I will never knowâ¦but Elvis had become unclipped from his tieâ¦.and had all the mares (still tied) herded into one cornerâ¦.as he was preparing himself to choose which to breed first. His baby daughter was tucked under the throat of the smaller mare peeping out at a daddy whose behavior she did not recognize! I quickly removed him from the trailerâ¦and later on the stunned group of maresâ¦.standing
Driving Training Opening
This message is from: Ursula Brian Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Greetings; I have one fall/winter cancellation on training a fjord to Drive. If you are interested or have questions contact me privately. This is most convient for Western Canada, and the US Pacific Northwest. I will consider other interested requests. Ps-For those of you who know Ursula, she arrives home shortly from her Bucket List trip to Tuscany. Brian J Ursula and Brian Jensen Box 1032 Lumby, B.C. Canada V0E 2G0 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.trinityfjords.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Fjords driving in the neighborhood
This message is from: M. Denmark [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well a while back you (someone on the [EMAIL PROTECTED] list) asked what folks were doing with their pairs...well we have been having so much fun driving around the neighborhood lately. It had been so hot this summer we just didn't want to punish our ponies or ourselves by going out in the 100+ temps. But the rain has come to south Texas and it is glorious and so much cooler. Of course we never know when the showers are going to pop up but we aren't letting that stop us. The ponies think we're crazy to go out in the rain but off we go anyway. These fjord geldings are a relatively new pairing with one guy that is just learning about being a pair mate and we have found that puddles and garbage day are not his favorite things...which is why pairs is such a wonderful invention. Well in the pouring rain we took them down the road which was covered in sheets of water and over the lake bridge and he soon decided it wasn't so bad. Now the hissing of the car tires and the flinging of water onto them was a bit disconcerting but no big deal. We decided to go off road and through the woods on a sandy trail. Well that was an awesome training opportunity as there were many large areas of water ponding that were about a foot deep and 15-20 feet across. I was so proud (and surprised) as the boys just plowed right through it each time. We rarely have the opportunity to go through water like that so it was quite useful. Oh and I almost forgot the young lady on her bicycle that came up from behind to pass us. Bikes can be bad enough, but this was in the rain and she was carrying a big umbrella. Ponies didn't hardly even take a look. Last Saturday our new friend Shari came up from near the Gulf Coast and she gatored for the boys...I think it was her first gatoring and pairs experience. She was very good at it. She is in the process of training her new driving pony (sigh, unfortunately not a fjord...I tried to tell her she need another one. :-) Her hubby would like a fjord though. We have also been bringing along a young fjord mare that is new to driving and soon to be a pair partner. The other day we had our queen of all she surveys mare hitched and ponying the newby behind on the streets. We had one of the ultimate spook potentials and it was a non-starter. Evidently some dogs had gone through the area and torn up all the trash bags that were set out. Well one must have had something quite appealing to buzzards in it. We look up the road and there must be 30 buzzards feasting on the trash scattered on the road. Also there are those handle type grocery plastic bags rolling down the road in the breeze all over. I was afraid all the buzzards would raise up at once and fly but no they just hopped to the side of the road and stood around flappiing their wings while the girls had to wind their way through buzzards, trashbags and blowing plastic. Those mares were so good just looked and never got worried. So we are trying to make learning opportunities for the ponies where we can. We hope we can get our gelding pair fit and ready for a charity trail ride/drive in October for our daughter's therapeutic riding and driving center. So we have a fitness goal...keep your fingers crossed we manage it. Hope everyone else is having fun with their fjordies. Milli Ann Magnolia, TX Instructions to manage subscriptions are found at: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e The FjordHorse List archives are found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Driving Digest
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] If anyone has a current issue of the Driving Digest they don't want, I would like a copy. I've been told that the Kutzman Troll ad in the magazine features Teddy and myself and I would love to see it. TIA. -- Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM personal: [EMAIL PROTECTED] NFHR: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http:/www.nfhr.com http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 Brie's Diary Blog - http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011/Brie_Diary.html Dogs (and horses, cm) are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. -Roger Caras Instructions to manage subscriptions are found at: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e The FjordHorse List archives are found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Fw: Looking for driving stuff in the NW
This message is from: safreivald [EMAIL PROTECTED] thought some of you NW Fjord folk, might have something to offer. So I said I'd send this message on. - Original Message - From: Bethann To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 8:48 AM Subject: Looking for driving stuff in the NW Here's the 'reprint - Thanks! Hi Everyone, My husband and I are making a road trip from northern MN to Seattle WA and Kamloops BC this fall, with a side trip up to Vancouver if possible. We will be traveling across on Hwy 2 most of the time, stopping in NW Montana and Spokane areas for a bit, and then knocking around north of Seattle in the coastal area. Since I'm panicking over actually getting a vacation, yet NOT being able to have my horses with me, I'm trying to find horse/driving/riding things to see and hopefully do along the way. Museums? Clinics/lessons? Riding stables? Any suggestions? Time frame is roughly Sept. 20 - Oct. 5th I'd appreciate any suggestions or ideas... Reply off list would probably be best. BA in MN bperendy @ 2z.net - AM The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
2008 4th annual Carriage Driving Clinic series
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is a 6 part series introducing you to the world of Carriage Driving. We start with building a relationship on the ground. Harness, types and fitting. Carriage types and how to fit the horse. Dressage, precision driving, obstacles, reinsmanship, backing,making the horse safe for street driving. Picking a suitable horse for your needs. Showing, pleasure driving, to CDE's cross country marathon. This is good for all levels. Beginners welcome and you need not own a horse to participate. 2008 Driving Instruction Clinics Oct 11th Oct 25th Nov 15th Nov 29th Dec 6th Dec 20th Visit our web site www.morrisshadowmt.com Contact Bonnie Morris 253-939-5660 **Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut000517 ) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Kids Driving Clinics @ The Carriage Barn
This message is from: Carriage Barn / Ann Miles [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Carriage Barn Equestrian Center still has a few slots available in this Summer's Kids Driving Clinics. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone you think might be interested. Please contact Michele Shepherd @ The Carriage Barn ([EMAIL PROTECTED], 603-378-0140) for more information. July 14th through 18th - Kids Driving Clinic Week #1 - This week is for drivers ages 10 and under, who need to know everything there is to know about ponies, horses, and carts. No previous experience required. Carriage Barn Junior Counselors and a guest clinician will work on all aspects of driving. Students will be introduced to harnessing, the history of carriages, and receive driving instruction each day. July 21st through 25th - Kids Driving Clinic Week #2 - This week is reserved for Advanced Drivers (ages 10 up) - those ready for competition level. Dana Bright will be our instructor for this Advanced Level clinic. Mrs. Bright spent part of her senior year of high school in England, where she passed the British Horse Society Assistant Instructor's Exam. Her educational experiences include a degree in Animal Husbandry from Michigan State, Instructor Certification from the Morven Park International Equestrian Institute, and Internship experiences in eventing with Bruce Davidson. Mrs. Bright's carriage driving experiences include competing at Advanced Combined Driving Event Level with single and pair, and at pleasure shows with singles, pairs, and unicom. She holds R cards for pleasure and combined driving, pleasure TD, and dressage with The American Driving Society. She also judges United States Equestrian Federation pleasure and combined driving shows. Both clinics will run 9am to 3pm daily. Parents must provide lunches, snacks, and drinks. Space is limited. Parent supervision is not required. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
SINGLE DRIVING HARNESS FOR SALE
This message is from: jerrell friz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Folks, I have for sale one single black leather/brass, harness. It was has been used on horses, 14-15 hands high. Condition is very good, never wrecked, or rebuilt. All stitching is good. Traces are slotted, and attach to the breast collar. [not adjustable traces] Includes reins, that are brown/black...Amish made. Pictures, and measurements available. Located, in the real, Northern Ca. Asking $500. Will put on eBay in a week or so if not sold on one of the horse lists. 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
Lovely article on driving competiton with Fjord
This message is from: Vanessa N. Weber [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi All, Click on this for a lovely article on a Fjord driving competitor. Vanessa http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19742131 http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19742131BRD=1630PAG=461dept_id BRD=1630PAG=461dept_id= The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Driving and draft workshop
This message is from: Pat Wolfe [EMAIL PROTECTED] 5 day hands on driving and draft workshop June 23rd. to June 27th. I now have space open as a riding accident has forced a cancelation. $550 lunch included. BB available locally. You will find the workshop information on my web site. www.patwolfefjords.com (613) 253-0631 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Horse Show May 31st more driving classes
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello everyone We are adding more driving classes out of popular demand. We would love to see more Fjords although we are not partial Fjords , Chevies, Winibagos, and even VW bugs:0)) All shapes and sizes. And yes we have a lot of fun!!! We always have a barbeque and lots of good folk. Contact Bonnie Morris 253-939-5660 _www.morrisshadowmt.com_ (http://www.morrisshadowmt.com) [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) **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
ebay item, driving cart
This message is from: Debby Stai [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've been trying to recoup what I'd paid for this small shetland driving cart. My small pony has refoundered, 3rd time in 6yrs., he has many metabolic issues, and I won't drive him anymore. I'd hoped to find a miniature to drive and just trade the cart. I'm saving the fjords for ridingand they are doing well, but I do want to keep up with my driving and I miss it... thanks for looking and hope someone knows someoneebay # is 320252229505 Debby Stai The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Carriage Driving List
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Anyone from here also on a carriage driving list? Please contact me... Amy Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords 260 May Creek Rd Days Creek, OR 97429 541-825-3303 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Carriage Driving List
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] If there is someone here that is also on the carriage driving list, that would be willing to post something for me, please contact me at my email below. Thanks! Amy Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords 260 May Creek Rd Days Creek, OR 97429 541-825-3303 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Bitless Driving
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- I think our lists and magazine are completely appropriate places for this sort of thing. -- My interpretation of the discussion on horses not wanting to please people was more from a natural animal behavior. With some animals, primates or dogs for example, you will see them actively submitting or seeking to appease or please other members of the pack or tribe. That is NOT typical behavior in horses - horses interact with each other by applying pressure until the object submits or returns the challenge. I don't think the author's point was that we can't raise, teach or influence our horses to where they want to please us, and he does reference clicker training as an example. It's that negative reinforcement is a highly effective, productive, and natural way to work with herd animals. Your horse does not respond to the whip because they want to please you - they respond because they want to avoid the whip. Your horse does not innately turn to the right to please you - they turn to avoid the pressure from the bit or halter. It works pretty well, but most people don't like to think of it as negative reinforcement. -- On some of the few occasions where I have been driving with highly experienced drivers, they could have - for all practical purposes - been driving bitless. The lines, the bridle, the bit were there solely as back-up. The actual drive was almost entirely voice managed. We've talked before about the fact that there is no bit/bridle/rein/line combination in the world that can stop a horse who is determined to go, so to some extent every time we get on or behind a horse we are taking a significant chance and risk. I don't have a problem with people who are confident enough to take bigger chances than me. -- I can't abide the Parelli machine, but I respect the philosophy and approach to working with horses. And maybe one day I'll have a partnership with my horse where I am comfortable riding out without a bridle. But I'm okay with the fact that for now, if I want to ride, it's going to take some back-up to help me be confident enough (a saddle, a bridle, a bit, and a helmet!!). Kate ** Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:14:01 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: The fjord Herald This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I received the Herald today and read through some very nice articles and well written passages and beautiful pictures, however when I came to one article in particular Training a bit less, voice only fjord. I have to say that It gave me very uncomfortable feeling in many comments such as horses not wanting to please humans (which I have found to be just the opposite especially with the Fjords) and if this method were tried by many of the people that I have seen, well I think that I would stay off the road and under safe cover. Using force and discomfort as a primary training method is only saying to me that we as humans have not evolved very far. As stated in this article the author only has experience with negative re-enforcement. Well I must say that a good boy or girl and a lot of good pats a Fjord will do anything for you, even leave their beloved food pile to perform. So I am rather disappointed with this article. I do not feel it is sound and safe as method that should be advocated in a breed magazine..I am interested in how everyone else felt and is this really an appropriate place for this sort of thing? Bonnie Morris **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
re Driving today
This message is from: Janet [EMAIL PROTECTED] OK Erick...totally unfair...just where do you live to have such a beautiful back drop? and what is the green stuff on the ground??? My fjordies are still leaving fur angels in the snow. Beautiful pics and your fjord looked very good hitched to the forecart! Janet The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: re Driving today
This message is from: Eric Kozowski [EMAIL PROTECTED] Janet wrote: This message is from: Janet [EMAIL PROTECTED] OK Erick...totally unfair...just where do you live to have such a beautiful back drop? and what is the green stuff on the ground??? My fjordies are still leaving fur angels in the snow. Beautiful pics and your fjord looked very good hitched to the forecart! I'm in NE Oregon at the base of the Wallow Mountains. Don't feel bad about the snow - we just got 5 of new snow this afternoon. A week ago we still had 12-18 of snow on the ground. A bunch melted off over the weekend (it was 72 degrees yesterday). -- Eric Kozowski Joseph, OR You can see what man made from the seat of an automobile, but the best way to see what god made is from the back of a horse. - Charles M. Russell The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Fjords in Northeast therapeutic riding/driving programs
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Robyn Marie Sherrard from Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program in Port Deposit, Maryland. We have used Fjords and a fjord/arabian cross gelding since the beginning of the program 26 years ago. I would love to have several more if finances allowed it. Yes we were the Therapy Program highlighted by the Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Robyn Marie **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolcmp0030002850) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Driving Today
This message is from: Eric Kozowski [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hitching up and driving our Fjord for the second time (since we've had him): http://www.kozowski.com/13Apr08/ -- Eric Kozowski Joseph, OR You can see what man made from the seat of an automobile, but the best way to see what god made is from the back of a horse. - Charles M. Russell The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Fjords in Northeast therapeutic riding/driving programs
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am researching places in the Northeast that use Fjords in their therapeutic riding/driving programs. So far, I've identified Winslow in Warwick, NY and High Hopes in Lyme, CT. Does anyone have information on other programs in the Northeast that have Fjords? I was not able to locate a rescue program specifically for Fjords but would be interested in that as well. Thanks, Kay in Western Mass. _ Click here for great custom garage plans! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/Ioyw6i3mXRH8BfPKGKjXydEx2lGurCxXQ 8n14NUXmGpSZdtGzJ8HV0/ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Driving hybrids....
This message is from: Jon Ofjord [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 10:02 AM 3/22/2008, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] . and besides the fact that i drive a hybrid, i i have learned a lot about ways to take responsibility for our use of resources which are limited.. Good post Laurie - I'm driving/riding the original hybrid though - his name is Colonel Klink, and he is my beloved mule (who now thinks he MUST be a Fjord - because his mane is cut in the same arch). Mary O. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Robin Groves Driving Clinic, Colrain, Mass.
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Driving Clinic With Robin Groves May 31 June1 Get Away Weekend At Penfrydd Horse Farm in beautiful Colrain. Ma. A Gorgeous setting, 20 minutes from major highway. Two days of driving instruction including Dressage, Cones, and Hazards with Advanced Driver, Judge, and Extremely knowledgeable Clinician Robin Groves of Brownsville, VT $220 includes two lessons each day Accommodations and stabling available on site at additional cost Lunch and Dinner provided at additional cost. Limited Number of spaces available $75 Non- refundable deposit required to hold space. Auditors welcome $25 per day Bring your horse or use one of our well-trained Norwegian Fjords. For More Information Contact Ceacy Henderson at 413-624-8969 or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mail Deposit to: Ceacy Henderson 107 Hillman Rd. Colrain, Ma 01340 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Driving Clinic in Greybull, Wy.
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For you driving connoisseurs and Therapeutic Riding/Driving enthusiasts:  Body and Spirit, Inc. Therapeutic Riding Program is hosting a driving clinic at the McFadden Ranch in Greybull, Wy. on April 5 and 6.  Body and Spirit has had the VERY fortunate opportunity to accept two Fjord geldings into their program, and will be using three Fjords to teach driving safety, basics, and technique in the clinic!  All of the proceeds will benefit Body and Spirit, Inc., and the special riders that are part of the program.  If  you have questions, would like a flier, and/or would like to enroll, please email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]  OR [EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Fjords in Berlin, singles driving championship in Poland
This message is from: Linda Lehnert [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Folks, Gruessen aus Guben an der Grenz mit Polen! (Greetings from Guben on the border with Poland.) I was in Berlin for the weekend. Saturday I was going to different bookstore than where I usually go and there was a street fair in the neighborhood. Parking in Berlin is, at best, limited (worst I have ever seen for a big city), so I drove around and around looking for a parking space. When I came around the corner, there was a wagon filled with people and pulled by two very nice Fjords. Since I had to watch the traffic and look for a parking space, I couldn't look too much, but enjoyed seeing them. I never did find a space or I would have gone to the street fair and taken a ride and talked to the driver. Eike, do you know anyone in or near Berlin with Fjords? I'm glad you and your wife enjoyed your trip to the US. Sunday I went to the Tierpark, the zoo in East Berlin. The Communists called their Tierpark because they thought zoo was a capitalist word (go figure!). The Tierpark is on the edge of the city and is big, unlike the Berlin Zoo, the original zoo, which is in west Berlin and right in the middle of town. On my way back from the Raubtier Haus, called the Alfred Brehm Haus, there is a section with domestic animals (Haustier). They had some interesting and unusual breeds of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and Esels 9(burros/donkeys) and 3 nice Fjords! They are supposed to have some Przewalski's Horses, but I didn't see them. This Tierpark is big and is alot of walking for me, so I didn't get to see everything. Unfortunately, going to my car after I had lunch, I fell and hurt my knee and my wrist. I am having a hard time getting in with the orthopedic surgeon and don't really want to go to the ER, so I'm not sure if the wrist is broken or just a severe sprain, but everything, activity-wise, is pure torture and it's very swollen. Fortunately, the knee is OK. Nancy, where in Poland is the singles driving championship? I live right on the border and regularly shop in Poland where they don't have the Euro and prices are lower. Do you have any more information about it? Bye. Linda http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Spooky horse driving/vacuuming static
This message is from: M. Denmark [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, I am a serious lurker (mother to 6 fjords who all ride and drive but even when they have been off work a bit get a refresher course before going out on the roads) and really enjoy all you e-list exploits and videos. Wow, wow, wow!!! The Quadrille was fabulous. I came out of lurkdom just to say that I thought Lisa's discussion, included below just in case someone missed it, on driving a spooky or green horse was wonderful. Even those of us who have been driving a while should read this again to shake loose those cobwebs of complacency so we all stay safe. Don't hand your fjord or any horse a loaded weapon such as an attached carriage. Now I need help: When vacuuming your dirty fjords how do you deal with the static electricity that moving the wand over them generates? It is very uncomfortable for either the fjordie or me when we get zapped. My fjords tolerate it but sure give me a look that says figure out a better way. And it really is static electricity and not an electrical problem. Is one brand vacuum better than another with this problem? Anyone have a trick to get rid of the static cling? I currently only have a shop vac to use. And HI JEN...had been meaning to introduce myself to you since we're both TX fjord owners. Milli Ann Magnolia TX Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:02:26 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Driving the spooky horse This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List ! ... ... ... NAKED HORSEMANSHIP. In all forms. Treeless saddles, shoeless hoofs, blinkerless bridles, and no bit driving. All cool in the hands of experienced riders and drivers.totally alarming in the thought process of the newbies. Specifically, Jen is asking for suggestions about her new Fjord. LOTS of spirited conversation and good questions. There are no dumb questions when it comes to learning how to handle these Fjords, and esp. in the driving arena. Love it...keep them comming. S, since Jen is asking, I will try and give my .2, whatever it is worth. Not picking on you BTW, but you did ask for suggestions and I am reading lots of advice out there to you from people who drive and those who do not. It applies to everyone who is also starting out in the driving world. No one thing works for every person, every horse. First of all, you may have heard the expression, green on green makes for black and blue We all started somewhere in driving and there are things that both Jeff and I did that we would not repeat. I often tell people that the more I drive, the less I know. I am not a trainer, but do train our own here and have helped a few others get started in singles, pairs, tandem or a multiple's hitch. You are attempting to train her to something that you are also learning about. This usually does not make for good results, but added with her spirit and questioning nature it does put off some red flags for me. I agree Jen, that you will want to take those blinkers off. Also take off the bridle, harness and cart for now. Naked horsemanship ! In my humble opinion, there is some work to do with your girl, to insure that she gets the best and right start in driving. This work cannot and should not be done while hitched. Period. Go cover your cart with a tarp and do not torture yourself wanting to go for a spin ! Maybe by summers endor fall even, plan to work on trottin her, hitched. Walk 1,00 miles first, then when you ask for a trot..make it 5 steps, then a whoa and stand. Rinse and repeat. It is time spent that you cannot go back to if there is a wreck. A sensitive and reactive horse ( per your discription ) and one who likes to look around, bolt forward spook and run forward till you ( or someone else cause you are on your knees in the cart, OMG, ) can get her pulled back to a stop is simply not ready to drive down the road. She might be sometime, but it will depend on the right amount of pre-driving training and de-sensitising you are able to do with her. You have been lucky. You do not let her learn these things while hitched and now risking hers, yours and everyone she may come into contact with's life. Im not talking about ground driving her in endless circles either. Although you are riding her.I have some concerns about her conditioning, overall fitness and reactive habits. You CAN improve her in these ways greatly, and you will find that with more time spent out of the cart and on basic driving manners and rules of thumb, she may make a very wonderful driving horse. She might not be a driving horse. I have a few here that I would not hitch if you handed me a million dollars. If she continues to spook forward and require people pulling her to a stop after she runs forward, even 10 ft. I predict that she will also, sooner than later, include a full blown runaway. She will get tired of telling you that she
Driving the spooky horse
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List ! Recovered from our great trip to KY. Weather is deteriorating today, so stuck inside, catching up on e-mail. I have been following loosely, a thread on the Carriage Driving list about bitless driving, and it seems to follow the current thought about : NAKED HORSEMANSHIP. In all forms. Treeless saddles, shoeless hoofs, blinkerless bridles, and no bit driving. All cool in the hands of experienced riders and drivers.totally alarming in the thought process of the newbies. Specifically, Jen is asking for suggestions about her new Fjord. LOTS of spirited conversation and good questions. There are no dumb questions when it comes to learning how to handle these Fjords, and esp. in the driving arena. Love it...keep them comming. S, since Jen is asking, I will try and give my .2, whatever it is worth. Not picking on you BTW, but you did ask for suggestions and I am reading lots of advice out there to you from people who drive and those who do not. It applies to everyone who is also starting out in the driving world. No one thing works for every person, every horse. First of all, you may have heard the expression, green on green makes for black and blue We all started somewhere in driving and there are things that both Jeff and I did that we would not repeat. I often tell people that the more I drive, the less I know. I am not a trainer, but do train our own here and have helped a few others get started in singles, pairs, tandem or a multiple's hitch. You are attempting to train her to something that you are also learning about. This usually does not make for good results, but added with her spirit and questioning nature it does put off some red flags for me. I agree Jen, that you will want to take those blinkers off. Also take off the bridle, harness and cart for now. Naked horsemanship ! In my humble opinion, there is some work to do with your girl, to insure that she gets the best and right start in driving. This work cannot and should not be done while hitched. Period. Go cover your cart with a tarp and do not torture yourself wanting to go for a spin ! Maybe by summers endor fall even, plan to work on trottin her, hitched. Walk 1,00 miles first, then when you ask for a trot..make it 5 steps, then a whoa and stand. Rinse and repeat. It is time spent that you cannot go back to if there is a wreck. A sensitive and reactive horse ( per your discription ) and one who likes to look around, bolt forward spook and run forward till you ( or someone else cause you are on your knees in the cart, OMG, ) can get her pulled back to a stop is simply not ready to drive down the road. She might be sometime, but it will depend on the right amount of pre-driving training and de-sensitising you are able to do with her. You have been lucky. You do not let her learn these things while hitched and now risking hers, yours and everyone she may come into contact with's life. Im not talking about ground driving her in endless circles either. Although you are riding her.I have some concerns about her conditioning, overall fitness and reactive habits. You CAN improve her in these ways greatly, and you will find that with more time spent out of the cart and on basic driving manners and rules of thumb, she may make a very wonderful driving horse. She might not be a driving horse. I have a few here that I would not hitch if you handed me a million dollars. If she continues to spook forward and require people pulling her to a stop after she runs forward, even 10 ft. I predict that she will also, sooner than later, include a full blown runaway. She will get tired of telling you that she is not ready or is too frightened to listen, believe me. She is not whisperingshe is yelling. Listen to her. Take it SLOWERwork on all lifes scary things on the ground, in safe enclosed areas, not attached to a cart. You mentioned once, a driving trainer. Do you still have access to them ? There are also some good books and videos on training and driving a horse. If nothing else, please get yourself some driving lessons from ( hopefully ) well qualified driving people. Hook yourself up with local clubs and join the American Driving Society , ( ADS ) Also consider joining the NFHR to begin recieving the Fjord Herald. All of these resources will help you find the tools to work with her yourself. Join the Carriage Driving list, it is a wealth of information, and the Nations top drivers post there. If you ask for advice there, people will answer you and take time to help. As far, right now as it go's with your girl, I would begin in a much slower pace for both of you. Some good rules of basic driving include a WHOA and STAND. I personally would not hitch a horse without a great command of both. It is an inflexible rule, but it will save
We've got a CoverGirl and CoverFjord on the front of Driving Digest!!!!!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I pried open my frozen mailbox and, WOW, there she was - Linda Syverson-Kerr!! She's driving a lovely cutter pulled by the beauteous Reidar and is wearing a gorgeous fur coat and hat! It's a wonderful photo full of beauty and action and gives a very romantic feel to dashing through the snow! Congrats and thanks to Linda and Reidar for representing us so dramatically!!! Kay **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
Re: We've got a CoverGirl and CoverFjord on the front of Driving Digest!!!!!
This message is from: Genie Dethloff [EMAIL PROTECTED] I pried open my frozen mailbox and, WOW, there she was - Linda Syverson-Kerr!! She's driving a lovely cutter pulled by the beauteous Reidar and is wearing a gorgeous fur coat and hat! It's a wonderful photo full of beauty and action and gives a very romantic feel to dashing through the snow! Here is the link to their website - the picture is on the homepage: http://www.drivingdigest.com/ -- Genie Dethloff Ann Arbor, Michigan The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: We've got a CoverGirl and CoverFjord on the front of Driving Digest!!!!!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] GREAT COVER! 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
