Re: greetings from a new member
This message is from: Kay Van Natta jadeb...@aol.com Hi Catie! Welcome to the wonderful world of blond horses and Mohawk haircuts! I hope you and Solvar have many happy years and tons of adventures together. Kay in Michigan Sent from my iPad On Jul 22, 2014, at 6:03 PM, Catie Wells catie.wel...@gmail.com wrote: This message is from: Catie Wells catie.wel...@gmail.com Hello! My name is Catie Wells, and I am a new member of the fjord horse mailing list. I live in Huntsville, Alabama, and I recently welcomed LVG Solvar to our family a couple of months ago. He is a 7-year old brown dun gelding, originally from Wisconsin. (Hopefully, he is learning to tolerate the Alabama summer!) We are getting to know each other and working on basic groundwork now. He always gets lots of attention and admirers--and treats--since most people are unfamiliar with the breed. Eventually, I hope to be able to do some trail riding and maybe some dressage. I would love to take him to shows and out and about so people can learn about fjords and fall in love with them like I have. I consider the breed to be my kinfolk, since my paternal grandmother is Norwegian. (She will be celebrating her 100th birthday this September. Long live the Norwegians!) He has had some hoof issues since he's been here, so he is shod. Perhaps from the change in climate and humidity? I am using Keratex in hopes this will help the problem. I am glad to be a part of this community, and I look forward to having many fun years with Mr. Sol! Catie Wells Huntsville, AL 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
greetings from a new member
This message is from: Catie Wells catie.wel...@gmail.com Hello! My name is Catie Wells, and I am a new member of the fjord horse mailing list. I live in Huntsville, Alabama, and I recently welcomed LVG Solvar to our family a couple of months ago. He is a 7-year old brown dun gelding, originally from Wisconsin. (Hopefully, he is learning to tolerate the Alabama summer!) We are getting to know each other and working on basic groundwork now. He always gets lots of attention and admirers--and treats--since most people are unfamiliar with the breed. Eventually, I hope to be able to do some trail riding and maybe some dressage. I would love to take him to shows and out and about so people can learn about fjords and fall in love with them like I have. I consider the breed to be my kinfolk, since my paternal grandmother is Norwegian. (She will be celebrating her 100th birthday this September. Long live the Norwegians!) He has had some hoof issues since he's been here, so he is shod. Perhaps from the change in climate and humidity? I am using Keratex in hopes this will help the problem. I am glad to be a part of this community, and I look forward to having many fun years with Mr. Sol! Catie Wells Huntsville, AL 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: New member/owner
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Hi S. My gelding Andy, who is 9yrs.old is also is on a diet...HA! All I do is cut back very little at a time on the grain. I give him three flakes of hay in the am. and three flakes in the pm. I think it's the grain that tends to put on the xtra weight. I don't have alot of grass where I live. Welcome to the site and I hope you have the same happy experience with your Fjord as I do with my boys! Susan From: S Sexton ssext...@hotmail.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2012 5:08 PM Subject: New member/owner This message is from: S Sexton ssext...@hotmail.com Hi All, I've just joined the list as a new Fjord owner. I purchased Bluebird Lane Sparrow recently and she arrived last week. She is my first Fjord though I've had numerous other breeds (but mostly Arabians) over the years. I ride english, lots of dressage, some trail and soon some jumping again too. I'm in Wichita, Kansas, USA. I'm currently going through a saddle fitting saga with my Sparrow but have recently learned she's carrying a bit more weight than she did several years ago so getting in shape may fix my tree size problem. I am curious if the list has any suggestions - while working to get weight off/back in shape and leaner, would you ride in the closest thing you've got even if it still pinches, or would you continue to look for a saddle that will fit correctly now but may not work later if she loses the weight? I've been riding in a regular Wintec dressage on the white/XW plate but have the pinching/dry spot issue. I have photos I can PM if that would help any saddle fit gurus out there. I've been picking the brains of the ones I know already hoping to do right by Sparrow and still get to ride. Thanks and I look forward to picking your brains for lots of helpful Fjordy-advice! Stephanie KS USA 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: New member/owner
This message is from: divingduoandcor...@comcast.net My fjord has been maintaining well (Denver area) on just grass hay and a vitamin.  Gave her a little pelleted feed and she started scratching.   Quit the pellets and it seems to have gone away. She started to look a little puffy again and it was because she started to eat her stall shavings (big box stall with turnout) .  They switched to a pellet and she added them to her water bucket (and ate them).  So thank goodness a stall with a run finally came open (had been waiting for 5 months) and she is on rubber mats inside but has free access to the outdoors to relieve herself. Being a tidy fjord she goes in one spot at the end of her run.  Her eating area is spotless.  We also just had to fix her stall so she cannot put her head thru the panel bars (while standing in her water tub) to reach around and eat her neighbors spread out hay.  She is more flexible than she looks!  People were taking pictures - apparently she is quite the problem solver where food is concerned. She is thinner than when I got her a year ago but the same tree fits her...I agree with the thicker pad if it gets a smidge loose.  I guess it depends on how much a horse has to loose... she has firmed up and lost hay belly shape, not much in the shoulder area.  She is 14.1 and is in a Cactus western saddle with wide tree.  She gets ridden regularly but still doesn't need anything but hay. Beth, Bob, the Corgis and the Fjord - Original Message - All I do is cut back very little at a time on the grain. I've just joined the list as a new Fjord owner. I purchased Bluebird Lane Sparrow recently 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: New member/owner
This message is from: jern...@mosquitonet.com How big are these flakes? I give my fjords 1 flake each three times a day, plus a little Safe Choice Special care for the younger ones (about 2/3 lb/day) and the 35 year old mare also get 5 lbs senior feed per day. I feed Brome grass hay, Bales average 73 lbs. each and last 2 1/3 days for one bale to feed 3 fjords, or about 12 lbs hay each/day (I estimate) for the younger Fjords as the old mare doesn't eat as much hay. The new Nutrena Safe Choice Special Care feed is great for the Fjords as it has very low starch, but adequate supply of vitamins and minerals, great for insulin resistant horses. Jean in sunny Fairbanks, Alaska, sunny and 75 degrees. 21hour, 48 minutes sun, does notr get dark at all at night! My gelding Andy, who is 9yrs.old is also is on a diet...HA! All I do is cut back very little at a time on the grain. I give him three flakes of hay in the am. and three flakes in the pm. I think it's the grain that tends to put on the xtra weight. I don't have alot of grass where I live. 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: New member/owner
This message is from: jern...@mosquitonet.com I wouldn't ride with a saddle that pinches and leaves white spots...it could do permanent damage and affect her behavior and bonding with you! Causing her discomfort when you are just getting to know her could affect her attitude long time. I know how hard it is to take weight off these guys. You may be able to use shims with the saddle pad and saddle to even out the pressure, or if you have a wider saddle, use a thicker pad with that saddle. Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, sunny and 75 degrees. light all night now! I'm currently going through a saddle fitting saga with my Sparrow but have recently learned she's carrying a bit more weight than she did several years ago so getting in shape may fix my tree size problem. I am curious if the list has any suggestions - while working to get weight off/back in shape and leaner, would you ride in the closest thing you've got even if it still pinches, or would you continue to look for a saddle that will fit correctly now but may not work later if she loses the weight? 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: new member
This message is from: Julia Webb jemw...@hotmail.com Hi Robyn, I'm a mostly-lurker who is looking forward to getting her trail Fjord next year. I bought an American-Flex Evolutionary Saddle from Hill View Farms this year, as I'd read about them in the archives on this list. I hadn't heard about them until I came here. I needed a saddle that would fit anybody - and the one I got fits the bill. I went with this particular brand because American-Flex, as opposed to a tree-less, or a saddle that was nothing but panels, for 2 reasons. 1) It provides a lot more protection for the horse from my weight (205#, 5'2). Treeless saddles, even with special pads don't always give the horse the protection it needs. 2) The tree was better for my seat. I like a narrower tree, but wide horses. So far it has been on a Fjord (2 shor trail rides, one long), 2 Andalusians (one for repeated lessons), 1 Percheron, a tiny-backed Arab, and my 13.3hh bowling ball of a Morgan (who has a shorter, wider, rounder back than any of the others). Needless to say, they all had VERY different backs, withers and shoulders. It fit them all with really good panel contact - no inconsistencies or pressure points - and left them with dry spine channel. Here's what I got, in a 17 inch with the cush padding: http://www.american-flex.com/A-f%20Easy%20Slide%20Saddles.htm#THE%20CLASSIC%2 0CALIENTE Happy shopping, and I hope your your purchase goes well! -Julia Wellington, CO Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:26:51 + From: rckev...@comcast.net Subject: new member This message is from: Robyn Kevlin rckev...@comcast.net I'm looking forward to reading the archives, and am in search of a good saddle. The one I borrowed (with QH bars) just slid right off Gaven, but then she and I both need to lose weight. ;0) I am considering a Softride, made by Rebecca Underwood. Anybody have experience with those? 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 member introduction
This message is from: Terry Hale [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jennifer, Welcome to the Washington State Fjord people. I just got a Fjord mare - I've had geldings for lots of years and had forgotten, so I laughed when you said that about mares. My mare is soo sweet, but when I turned them all out tonight and brought my Pinto Arab gelding into the mix, watch out. She did not like that one bit. Good thing my Arab (Raz) was unfazed by the whole thing and just wanted to graze. She gets along great with the other two geldings (Elvis the Fjord and Thumper the elder statesman quarter horse that I board). What a circus bringing them all in. They certainly each have their own personalities. That being said, aren't Fjords just wonderful. I love the breed and they can do exceptionally well in dressage if that is what you want. Welcome again. We live in Graham, WA and there are lots of Fjord folks here in the state. Come and visit anytime. Roni Hale Graham, WA - Original Message - From: Lewis Family [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 1:15 PM Subject: new member introduction This message is from: Lewis Family [EMAIL PROTECTED] I just joined and wanted to introduce myself. I don't currently own a Fjord, but am educating myself. I ride a Fjord mare that I just love and if she's what the breed is all about then, they're the horse for me! I wouldn't describe her as bombproof or unflappable unless she's worked 4 times a week. Nothing much fazes her then! If she's out of work for a week...look out! Some of her antics are kind of cute, but a beginner could get scared pretty fast. Never really cared for mares before her either. She a very sweet puppy dog in the grooming stall. Her other side only comes out if you want to do something with her! Still, my instuctor has been using her as a longe horse for seat lessons and she's a rock. Gives you nothing you can't correctly ask for. No filling in the blanks for you. I'll be sad when she goes back to her owner as a trail horse. I really think with good, consistant training she is capable of doing a very correct level 3 dressage test. When I am actually ready to buy, I'll be looking for a dressage prospect that I can have a really good time on. I don't expect a warmblood in a Fjord package, but do want to be able to compete and do trails and even a few low jumps. I'm trying to convince my husband that CDE's would be fun for the whole family. I seem to have a bit of convincing to do! I'm old enough that competing in dressage for me is about the fun, not the ribbons. And I plan on doing it with a non tradional breed. Fjord or otherwise. People need to understand that they will have more fun on a horse that they fit. I'm kind of long winded at times! Jennifer Lewis North Bend, WA The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: new member introduction
This message is from: jgayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Welcome, Jennifer. I also was introduced to Fjords by Howdie who could shy (I thought appropriately) in the beginning. Never unseated me, but he was also clumsy if you did not have him on the bit. But such a love and he worked so hard for me in my seventies. Lost him early. Some times a horse can be sensitive in the mouth, sides etc or until you learn their ways. Have fun, Jean Gayle Author of: 'The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 to 1949 Send: $20 to Three Horse's Press 7403 Blaine Rd Aberdeen, WA 98520 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: new member introduction
This message is from: Willows Edge Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Lewis Family [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: new member introduction Jennifer Lewis North Bend, WA From: Terry Hale [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: new member introduction Roni Hale Graham, WA Welcome Jennifer! Yes, you will find there are lots of us here in WA with our Fjordies...I like to think it's the climate and the Fjords do so well here because it's so close to what their heritage was like :-) All in fun of course! If you really want to get more info on the horses in our area as well as breeders and just reading about some of the fun things other people are doing with their Fjords, consider joining the Pacific Northwest Fjord Promotional Group - www.pnfpg.org It is certainly the best $20 you will spend. You not only get to participate in some of the fabulous events sponsored by the club (the upcoming Spring Fling for example!) you get a lovely, quarterly newsletter that is filled with fun ideas to do with your Fjords. Again, Welcome! Corinne Logan Willows Edge Farm Bothell, WA (425) 402-6781 www.willowsedgefarm.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: new member introduction
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (fjordhorse-digest) Hi Jennifer! So glad you found us online here, lots of great info floating around. tbredrider from UDBB, Angie -- Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 14:15:33 -0700 From: Lewis Family Subject: new member introduction This message is from: Lewis Family I just joined and wanted to introduce myself. I don't currently own a Fjord, but am educating myself. I ride a Fjord mare that I just love and if she's what the breed is all about then, they're the horse for me! I wouldn't describe her as bombproof or unflappable unless she's worked 4 times a week. Nothing much fazes her then! If she's out of work for a week...look out! Some of her antics are kind of cute, but a beginner could get scared pretty fast. Never really cared for mares before her either. She a very sweet puppy dog in the grooming stall. Her other side only comes out if you want to do something with her! Still, my instuctor has been using her as a longe horse for seat lessons and she's a rock. Gives you nothing you can't correctly ask for. No filling in the blanks for you. I'll be sad when she goes back to her owner as a trail horse. I really think with good, consistant training she is capable of doing a very correct level 3 dressage test. When I am actually ready to buy, I'll be looking for a dressage prospect that I can have a really good time on. I don't expect a warmblood in a Fjord package, but do want to be able to compete and do trails and even a few low jumps. I'm trying to convince my husband that CDE's would be fun for the whole family. I seem to have a bit of convincing to do! I'm old enough that competing in dressage for me is about the fun, not the ribbons. And I plan on doing it with a non tradional breed. Fjord or otherwise. People need to understand that they will have more fun on a horse that they fit. I'm kind of long winded at times! Jennifer Lewis North Bend, WA The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
A new member
This message is from: yvonne [EMAIL PROTECTED] to fjordhorse digest Hi there, I am a new member and sofar a lurker, have never belonged to a group and do find the volume intimidating. It is so wonderful to hear of people having fun with their horses all over. My name is Yvonne, Don and I live on Vancouver Island, near Courtenay, with our 5 fjords. I do not do shows, (yet) or functions other than playdays, a bit of drill team, but I try to ride , drive and have fun with our horses. I love this breed, and all the potential for all sorts of uses, the calm head, the shortness -ease of getting on- although my main ride is 15 hands,a full 3 taller than her mom and dad. Our horses originate in Saskatchewan, and are lovely animals. All can be ridden or driven in team or single (one exeption in each driving case). We have had a lot of fun starting them in the past few years. Someday I would like to go to an evaluation with my girl. I think she is a treasure. Is it bad for a fjord to look more like a horse than a pony? She is very large compared to some of the stock I have seen which originate in Holland. I am open to visit or have visitors from the island if people want to give me a call. I can be contacted via email [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am an avid watcher of the Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan, and feel that horse/human relationships can benefit from his wonderful gifts. I record the shows and encourage my horsey friends to watch them. The weather is lovely finally, and we will be riding!!! Best wishes to Kelly and Skovy in Qualicum, lots of good advice on fencing. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Hello Everyone...New member here
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello All: I found out about your site from a friend who is now breeding Fjords. I am the Ex. Dir. of the Atlantic Riding Center for the Handicapped in NJ. ARCH is a therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with disabilities. Up until August of this year our Fjord BDF ICEMANN was the favorite in our barn. Only thru death was his title given to another very deserving horse. Leaving us with a whooper of a vet bill, we are now on the lookout for another great Fjord to join our equine staff. I can't tell you the mark he left in so many hearts at ARCH. We teach about 100 riders a week and do a special school curriculum for special education classes. It is quite the love of my life working at ARCH, as you can imagine. So, if someone can head me to the 'for sale' section of this group, we can continue our search to find another great Fjord. The breed is used by so many programs throughout the country! Oh, I also own a boarding and lesson barn when I am not at ARCH. Horses are just a wonderful life time adventure, aren't they? Couldn't live without them...husband even feels the same way! Wowwhat a life! Happy trails,, Sue Adams, NJ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: New Member
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/5/2006 8:22:07 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As of right now we have the ONLY registered Norwegian Fjords on the Eastern side of Colorado. The next closest are about 80 miles north east of us. Hello there: My name is Rondi Tyler and I live in So. California. Our daughter and family along with her fjord horse and dogs and cats and birds just moved to Colorado last weekend and they moved to Elizabeth, Co. which is southeast of Denver. As luck would have it, there is another fjordhorse owner/breeder who also lives in Elizabeth,. Cheryl Gioia, and she and her husband were kind enough to let us ship and horse and two goats to them until our daughter arrived there. We really appreciated their help and we were delighted to find another fjord horse owner in the same place as where my daughter moved to. So I guess Sharon, you are no longer the only fjordowner on the eastern side of Colorado. Which of course is nice for all of you. We will be driving out for a visit in the middle of November, so am looking forward to that and to meet other fjordhorse owners. Thanks for updating us about your family and horses. Sincerely, Rondi Tyler. So. Calif. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: New Member
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well, I am not eastern colorado but I am Fort Collins and am the proud owner of 3 great fjords Hello neighbor! `Nina The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: New member and Boombah
This message is from: Linda Lottie User [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi..registration papers lost? Who cares? If the horse is good that is all that really matters (unless breeding, of course). Our 25+ year old app mare has no papers and I could care less. She is a 'fjord' in spots:) I will fill an ocean with tears the day she crosses the bridge! Linda Baker Lottie in WI On 4/4/06 9:46 AM, Starfire Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Starfire Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello List, I see Linda has spread the word. Boombah is going to become a California girl! Congratulations Linda and Karen! Instead, I've enjoyed her for what she is -- a kind, patient and gentle mare with a steady head on her shoulders. Her only foible is her dislike of adulation -- she just is not comfortable when an audience is clapping and cheering her. And the Darth Vader theme music booming from a loud speaker directly over her head;-) I don't know what the root of the problem is, but have thought perhaps it has to do with being run through an auction ring. Although the outcome was good (she came home with me), she looked quite miserable during the whole auction experience. (Remember, Beth?) OMG...what that mare suffered that day. Absolutely ROUGH rein handling while she was being driven around the auction grounds. Tied to the side of the barn for HOURS while harnessed and hitched. Tried to say something to the sellers...but they were, well'nuff said. Thank goodness Karen bought her. I'm very pleased to have found such a loving new owner for Boombah and just hope I can find the right person for my gelding as well. The donkey is going to live with a friend of mine. She's a great mare, Linda. Another wonderful representative of the breedeven if her registration papers were lost. Enjoy her. And Karen, we'll be looking forward to hearing of your exploits across the pond! Beth
old new member
This message is from: Griet Vandenbroucke [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, After an absence for almost 5 years i'm so glad to be back on the list I missed from the moment I subscribed. My name is Griet Vandenbroucke and live in Ypres, a little town in Belgium I'm 33 years old an a Fjord addict. From the first time I saw one i fell in love with the breed. As a wedding gift 12 years ago my hubby gave me my first Fjord. Linde is her name and I stil have her, she is a very sweet horse. Then we have a shetlandpony, brown and white spots, we baught him for company. As we love to drive , we baught a second Fjord Kelly, who gave us very sweet stallion Askeladden. Unfortunately our Kelly died a few years ago. I used to work a lot with my horses but as i became a mum i had to share my time between my animals and my kids.I have a 5 year old daughter Charlotte and my son Louis-Philippe is 9 months now. A few months ago we restarted the driving and in the spring i will start riding again too. I think i'd better put the stallion bac in training because of the time off he had. it will be over for them to be on HOTEL . LOL So this will be all for now, lot's of Fjordy greetings from Belgium. Griet [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of IMSTP.gif]
Re: New member.
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 1/30/2005 6:46:48 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I had seen a fjord at a fair several years ago and thought to my self Gosh what a neat horse. smaller than what I'm used to and very calm and willing. Welcome Julie! I think most of us had that same initial experience. I was definitely smitten when I saw my first Fjords. Are there any Fjord clubs or events in Florida? / )_~ /L/L Brigid Wasson SF Bay Area, CA _www.Brigid.Clickryder.com_ (http://www.brigid.clickryder.com/)
Re: new member /breed recognition
This message is from: Warren Stockwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] HERE HERE !!! Should have the judges card pulled!!! Children should be educated not persecuted. Roberta - Original Message - From: Skeels, Mark A (MED) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2003 2:30 PM Subject: RE: new member /breed recognition This message is from: Skeels, Mark A (MED) [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm sorry,I don't usually talk up much, but as far as I'm concerned any Judge that made a remark like that should be immediately, automatically, disqualified from the event and a new non-biased Judge should be found, ASAP, hold the show, even if they are a novice judge, better than a biased one. I don't have much tolerance for bigots or bigotry. Especially when they belittle young children. Or bigoted instructors either, get another one. That's why Parelli is good, get your work book and go through the training yourself step by step and don't have to deal with anyone until show time, then show your horse to the best of your ability and have fun. Just my 2 cents. Mark Skeels -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Danielle Campbell Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2003 1:07 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: new member /breed recognition This message is from: Danielle Campbell [EMAIL PROTECTED] One a different vent has anyone else have to deal with ignorant people or worse judges asking if its true that fjords are lazy and stubborn. at a show one of the kids was asked this by a judge and the poor girl tried to defend her pony while the judge laughed! When asked this question by a snobby instructor I replied laughing! Lazy!! Danielle mother to Emma (5 months, daughter) Gwen (2 year old fjord) Rosie(mini shetland,sweet old girl who's gwen's best friend) Sebastain and Rexi(the cats)
RE: new member /breed recognition
This message is from: Skeels, Mark A (MED) [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm sorry,I don't usually talk up much, but as far as I'm concerned any Judge that made a remark like that should be immediately, automatically, disqualified from the event and a new non-biased Judge should be found, ASAP, hold the show, even if they are a novice judge, better than a biased one. I don't have much tolerance for bigots or bigotry. Especially when they belittle young children. Or bigoted instructors either, get another one. That's why Parelli is good, get your work book and go through the training yourself step by step and don't have to deal with anyone until show time, then show your horse to the best of your ability and have fun. Just my 2 cents. Mark Skeels -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Danielle Campbell Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2003 1:07 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: new member /breed recognition This message is from: Danielle Campbell [EMAIL PROTECTED] One a different vent has anyone else have to deal with ignorant people or worse judges asking if its true that fjords are lazy and stubborn. at a show one of the kids was asked this by a judge and the poor girl tried to defend her pony while the judge laughed! When asked this question by a snobby instructor I replied laughing! Lazy!! Danielle mother to Emma (5 months, daughter) Gwen (2 year old fjord) Rosie(mini shetland,sweet old girl who's gwen's best friend) Sebastain and Rexi(the cats)
Re: new member
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Welcome Tamara! I am also in CA, north of you. There is at least one Fjord breeder I know in your area, Village Farm. Their little mare Misty wins everything. Check them out! / )_~ /L/L Brigid Wasson SF Bay Area, CA www.Brigid.Clickryder.com
Re: New Member and New Fjord Owner
This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jayne Malueg wrote: This message is from: Jayne Malueg [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, I am a new member to the list and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Jayne and I live in SE Minnesota (about 25 min N and W of Rochester). I have been dreaming of owning Fjords for as long as I can remember. Hi Jayne, Welcome to the List. You will find this bunch a very good source of information. I hope you don't have to wait till Aug. to get the posts in with our lack of snow cover this year and who can guess how far down the frost is. The big topic of conversation around here is who's septic field is froze up. You are quite close to Blue Earth and should try to get to the show this year to meet plenty of Fjord folks. It's a great time and a nice laid back affair. -- Carol M. On Golden Pond N. Wisconsin
Re: hoof trimming (hoof jack) and new member
This message is from: Sarah and Mike Stacy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello everyone, I have been lurking on this list for a while, but thought I might add a small comment here. My current farrier has a hoof stand like the one you described, and my fjords absolutely love it. Other farriers have had a horrible time trying to trim or shoe my horses and I could never figure out why. I was always so embarrassed about my horses misbehaving and couldn't understand it as they were always fine with me holding their feet the same way (except that I'm really short - 5 feet tall!). I finally realized that they were just getting really uncomfortable. This new farrier says she hears the same story a lot. She claims the cradle stand is especially good for fjords and draft horses since they can lean on it without leaning on her. Her stand is home made - I'm not aware of one for sale anywhere. If anyone is interested I can probably get the specs on it or a picture. By way of a belated introduction, my name is Sarah, and I live in Soldotna, Alaska (Hi Jean!). I have six horses: one quarter horse, three fjord crosses, and two registered fjord fillies. I do a little driving with my horses, and a lot of trail riding, camping, and hunting in the mountains. Thanks to everyone on this list for such entertaining and informative discussions! Sarah Soldotna, Alaska This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Everyone- A while back we had a discussion on stands and other tools used for hoof trimming. So, the helpful item is called a Hoof Jack. It's an adjustable stand with a cradle for doing the underside of the foot Knute, who is usually resistant of hoof
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 12/22/2002 10:01:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: but I am saddened to think of all the other lives that were lost. Hello, All of us are saddened. I wish we could save them all. However, we can only do our small part...and if more people did the same, just think how much better things could be! Education is a must, I am finding out most Americans do not know horses from our auctions even end up in Canada at slaughter facilities! Lynda
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Linda! I also live in Wisconsin. In New Glarus, about thirty minutes southwest of Madison. Where in Wisonsin are you from and wecome. Actaully I'm fairly new to the list too, but enjoying it lots! k. From: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2002/12/22 Sun PM 05:29:54 CST To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: New Member to Fjord List This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Linda Walker wrote: This message is from: Linda Walker [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, If anyone has or knows of anyone who has such a gelding, please email me. I live in Wisconsin and would prefer so look at Fjords closer to home. Hi Linda, Welcome to the List. Where in Wisconsin are you located? I live in N. Wisconsin and have one mare. Carol M.
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Welcome Linda! I've had some bad experience with horses and due to my bad experience, I still am a timid rider. *** Many, many people come to the Fjord breed for this reason. They are viewed as a good horse for new riders or riders returning to the art after a bad experience or long layoff. I've owned three different breeds within those four years, an eight year old quarterhorse, an eight year old Arab and a twelve year old Spotted Saddle. None of these horses have worked out for me, and I no longer own any of them. *** I'm curious as to why they didn't work out? I've been doing a lot of research on different breeds and have come to the conclusion that I would like to buy a Fjord. My preferences are that this horse must be a gelding, well broke, has done extensive trail riding and has confidence in himself. *** LOL. If you read the archives of this list, you'll see that this description is repeated nearly verbatim by new Fjord fans. I'm sure mine was the very same! Since I've been stung with buying bad horses, I'm being very cautious about finding my next horse. *** The fact that you owned three horses in four years, and feel you've been sold bad horses tells me something. Not trying to be rude here, just realistic. Making the relationship work is up to the owner, not the horse. Even a calm, cool, collected animal can become a dangerous bomb with a fearful rider. I would recommend that you hook up with one of the many well-respected breeders/trainers on this list. Take lessons on a Fjord, overcome your fears, and let the trainer match you up with an appropriate horse to buy. Brigid M Wasson San Francisco Bay Area, CA A HREF=http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html;Our /AA HREF=http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html;Fjords/A A HREF=http://www.ourfjords.freeservers.com/fw/Fjordings_Wesx.html;Fjordings West/A / )__~ /L /L
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This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Welcome to the list Linda, I am sure you will not have any trouble finding a safe sane fjord to ride here. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563
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This message is from: Robert Morgan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bonnie, Helena, MT I've been a subscriber for about a year. We live in the Helena valley, we have 6 Fjords, the original two mares came from Canada. We've had two foals from each mare, total 5 hers, 1 him. I also have our son's old 4-H quarter horse gelding and my mustang gelding that I use mostly for trail riding. The horses are all broke to harness, almost all have been out at least once this summer on a trail ride. I am in my 60's and do much of the riding training; my husband would rather drive the horses. We use them to harrow the fields, go on wagon trains, (we belong to a local driving club), and generally just drive. We have hooked all six up, they just walked off, ho hum. Like the Fjord breed, hard to move them in this QH country though. People don't know much about the personality. We are trying -- take a team to the local Equine Expo each year, usually with a wagon, last year it was -20 the morning of the Expo, however, by noon we had all acclimated and we came home for the bells, team, and the bobsled, great fun. Bonnie [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 10/1/02 9:15:55 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If he is doing it for insecurity issues, how should I respond? Should I put him to work such as small circles, on the bit, etc? I do not show, but imagine this is what he would do at a show. All I want to do is trailride. It is irritating. How much work would it take to get rid of this? Any advice would be appreciated. Hi Bonnie- Ignore it. Time spent together, repetition of activity will give your horse the security he needs. If you only trail ride twice a year, it will not change. However if you ride every weekend, and make it a very pleasant experience -- stop at some point away from home, dismount, let the horses graze, the problem will extinguish. Your horse will learn that his work is enjoyable and nothing to fear, and even if his herd mates are calling he will not answer. Brigid M Wasson San Francisco Bay Area, CA A HREF=http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html;Our /A A HREF=http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html;Fjords/A A HREF=http://www.ourfjords.freeservers.com/fw/Fjordings_Wesx.html; Fjordings West/A / )__~ /L /L
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This message is from: Diane Sargent [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Mark, He hasn't done anything like ski-jouring before. His training so far has been limited. I think we're both on a learning curve. My x-country skiing has to improve, too. But it will give us both something to work on this winter. What do you use for harnesses? Do you just modify driving harnesses? Thanks, Diane On Mon, 30 Sep 2002 07:25:07 -0500 Mariposa Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This message is from: Mariposa Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] Diane Sargent wrote: Also, living up here in the frozen north, I may work with him on ski-jouring. When he gets older, I will also train him to ride. Hi Diane- Welcome. I too am planning on ski-jouring with one of my mares again this winter. It is a lot of fun. Good luck. I'm sure I'm one of the few looking forward to winter around here (both for WNV and the snow!) You can probably tell we don't garden. :) Mark McGinley Mariposa Farm Washburn, WI http://www.mariposafarm.com
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This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Welcome Diane and what a great thrill it is to get up and go out to ones horses. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563
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This message is from: Mariposa Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] Diane Sargent wrote: Also, living up here in the frozen north, I may work with him on ski-jouring. When he gets older, I will also train him to ride. Hi Diane- Welcome. I too am planning on ski-jouring with one of my mares again this winter. It is a lot of fun. Good luck. I'm sure I'm one of the few looking forward to winter around here (both for WNV and the snow!) You can probably tell we don't garden. :) Mark McGinley Mariposa Farm Washburn, WI http://www.mariposafarm.com
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 8/24/2002 7:43:55 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have also a webpage, it is on swedish, but it is a lot of picture on Belizzi and Buz. If you want to look at them, go in to fotoalbum. My websits adress is: What a lovely photo album and beautiful horses. Pamela A HREF=http://hometown.aol.com/northhorse/index.html;Northern Holiday Horses/A
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This message is from: ruth bushnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello! I am a girl at 16 year. I live in Sweden. Sofia- ~~ Welcome to the Fjordhorse List Sofia ! I enjoyed your many photos... fine looking Fjords! We raise Norwegian Fjord horses ( http://www.libby.org/~bushnell ) and also Swedish Vallhunds (Vastgotaspets) which little herding dog you have no doubt seen. I hope that we will see more posts from you in the future telling us about Belizzi and Buz. Ruthie from northwest Montana
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This message is from: susan mclellan-edwards [EMAIL PROTECTED] just found the fjordhorse website and signed up as member. Last rode a fjord horse when I was about 13 that was a few years ago now. Loved them ever since. I have never known anyone with one since and would love to learn more about them. anyone in uk with them?? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes
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This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Sofia what great horses and you are enjoying them so much. Where are you in Sweden? What breed is the very pretty brown colored horse? Your fjords are lovely and Buzz seems to have a sense of humor!!! Jean Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Send $20 Three Horses Press PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563
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This message is from: Sofia J [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello! I am a girl at 16 year. I have change my email, so I haven't read this fjordhorse list for a long time. But now I get the list to my new email. So now I think be more activ, and write and read more messages. I live in Sweden. I am not so good at english, but I hope you understand me a little. On my sparetime I am in the stable. There i take care about two fjordhorses. One fjordmare, her name is Belizzi, and her two year old son Buz. I ride Belizzi every day when I came home from the school. We have begin to complete a little. In morning sholuld we complete dressage. Last Saturday, completed we jumping, 60 cm. We won the class. With the best time=) Belizzi loves to run fast, and to jump. We have even be on a fjord exhibition. There won Belizzi, and she even went Best in show. It was really fun! Next year should Belizzi have a foul with the swedish stallion Ismo Kry. That I loooking forward to:) If somebody wants to look at the stallion Ismo Kry, he is on this webpage: http://w1.140.telia.com/~u14004540/ I have also a webpage, it is on swedish, but it is a lot of picture on Belizzi and Buz. If you want to look at them, go in to fotoalbum. My websits adress is: http://www.geocities.com/belizzi_buz/ Belizzis son Buz, have we started to drive in. He have went with the sylky on his back once a time. He do nothing. He was really good. Have i nice day! /Sofia- so will soon go to the stable and wash her little yellow horse. So she looking pretty, to the complete with all brown horses=) - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2002 2:54 PM Subject: Young gelding for sale (pet??) This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello List, I know this isn't the best time to post, as a lot of folks are away at shows etc. But I need to stop putting this off. I posted a few months ago, and had some intrest, but I'm desperate now. I need to sell this little darling or my husband says he's selling him for meat (as you can imagine ~ I'm horrified at the thought!!!) He is gelded, reg. with the NFHR. 1 yr old this past July. 13 Hands, 600+ lbs. VERY handsome, brown dun. He does however have a clubbed right front foot, that he developed from an injury as a young foal. He is SUPER sweet, very loveable, gets along great with everyone ~ 2 legged or 4. (actually too good...he petted a porcupine this week) He is a real clown and though I doubt he'll be useable when he matures, he'd make someone a great pasture mate or pet. ( I shouldn't say he WONT be useable ~ with shoeing and therapeutic work he might ~ I just don't know and neither does the vet) He's fully vaccinated, wormed reg. trimmed every 6 weeks. I would give him away if I could, but my husband wants to recoup SOME of his vet bills. We live in Maine, and are asking $800 for him. Please contact me privately for more info, and photos. Thank you, Aimee [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Welcome Krist and Jeanine. I live in Aberdeen and have one older Fjord, The friendlier one, Gunnar. Used to go to Orcas quite often when I worked at the University hospital. I know you will enjoy the list which is very quiet today. Must be this beautiful weather we are having. Jean Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Send $20 Three Horses Press PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 10/4/01 10:54:42 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey Pam, I think Bob Van Bon's book was in Dutch? Ah well, I still try to translate as roughly as I can! Pamela
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This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey Pam, I think Bob Van Bon's book was in Dutch? Jean in Fairbanks, alaska, warm today at 60 degrees! Winter will wait for another week or two! Okay, so I probably botched the translation completely,but I'm trying so hard to read my Fjorhorse book by Bob Van Bon, and this is about how I translate his stuff!! :) Pamela Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 10/4/01 7:30:22 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hei Sofia: Velkommen til Fjordhorse List. Jeg heter Randi og bor i California, men kom fra Norge, og reiser hjem til Norge hvert er. Jeg har 6 hester, og en av dem er en norsk fjordhest. Oh, can I try to translate this??? Hey Sofia! Welcome to the Fjorhorse list. I am Randi from California, I came from Norway was raised in Norway. I have 6 horses, and all of them are the norwegian fjordhorse. Congratulations on your horse. Hilsen Randi. Okay, so I probably botched the translation completely,but I'm trying so hard to read my Fjorhorse book by Bob Van Bon, and this is about how I translate his stuff!! :) Pamela
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hei Sofia: Velkommen til Fjordhorse List. Jeg heter Randi og bor i California, men kom fra Norge, og reiser hjem til Norge hvert er. Jeg har 6 hester, og en av dem er en norsk fjordhest. Gratulerer med din hest. Hilsen Randi.
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Sofia I am from Scotland and bought a fjord from Sweden last year. Her name is Rike, her sire is Dalar and she was in foal to Knast Halsnaes. She had a colt foal this year, whom I have called Henrik (after Henrik Larsson!). Have you been to Grevagarden (sp?) this year? My friend in Sweden has just bought a norwegian stallion who should be coming over soon. His name is Kim Hero. Good to see you on the list. Linda
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This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Sofia welcome and your English is really quite good. Where do you live in Sweden? Is your weather cold at this time? I enjoy Stockholm and the train trip to Sturefors. Beautiful country. Jean Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Send $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, Wa 98563
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Welcome Sofia! You English sounds pretty good to me! Amy Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords Redmond, OR Fjord [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sofia Jagbrant wrote: This message is from: Sofia Jagbrant [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi! I am new on this list. My name is Sofia and I am 15 years old. I live in Sweden. I am so bad at english I hope you understand! I ride a five years old fjord. Her name is Belizzi. Her dad is Alexander Lucas. She loves at run fast and jump! She is wonderful! Have a nice day! /Sofia Welcome all new comers to the List. Sofie. We do not care how good or bad your English is and can usually figure out what you are telling us. Keep up the posts. We love to hear from everyone no matter where they are from. -- Built FJORD tough Carol M. On Golden Pond Northern Wisconsin
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This message is from: ruth bushnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Sofia, it's very nice to have you on the List! welcome to our Fjord e-mail visiting site... I love Sweden, especially their little Vastgotaspets doggies (I have three) and of course their Fjords and friendly people.. we raise Fjords too. looking forward to hearing from you again and reading stories about your wonderful Belizzi. best wishes, Ruthie, northwest Montana http://www.libby.org/~bushnell Hi! I am new on this list. My name is Sofia and I am 15 years old. I live in Sweden. I am so bad at english I hope you understand! I ride a five years old fjord. Her name is Belizzi. Her dad is Alexander Lucas. She loves at run fast and jump! She is wonderful! Have a nice day! /Sofia
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This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Welcome Giny, I tried to get to your website but Yahoo says I can not go there? Whatever, welcome. I will be in your country next month and think it is a lovely place. Jean Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Send $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, Wa 98563
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A warm welcome to all the new listers and their pets. To our new friend in Belgium: Welcome to our favorite place and subject. Fjord Horses. I got to your site and now feel you are one of us. Your story and pictures sure tell us who ,what ,where and the life you live. Thanks for joining us and sharing. ^t^ Tillie Dun Lookin' Fjords Bud,Tillie Amy Evers Redmond OR (541) 548-6018 http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ridge/8589
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Giny, you live in Belgium? Great ... I come from Germany! Anke
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This message is from: ruth bushnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello everyone ! My name is Giny (Virginie), I'm 25, veterinarian, Christian, and I live in Belgium (Europe). I have an excellent tall Fjord gelding named Leo, with such a strong temperament. (by the way, you can see him on www.geocities.com/mikado75/leopage.htm ) God bless you all. ~~~ Hi Giny! Welcome to the Fjord List ! The best of luck to you in your working relationship with Leo. (I'm sorry I wasn't able to access his site.) I live in northwestern Montana, near the Libby Fjord show which starts next week, and I am a Christian too =)) God Bless you too! Ruthie http://www.libby.org/~bushnell
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/7/01 11:24:28 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: After discovering the Fjords I couldn't believe I had lived in Norway most of my life without really noticing them! To my delight I also found quite a few fjords in California, and will possibly buy one myself some time this year. I will be in touch! Hi there, My name is Jack, I am the other half of Brigid, who wrote to you recently. We live close to you in Redwood City (Just a few miles north). I would like to extend Brigids offer to have you visit us some time and see our three Fjords. My horse Rafael, is in Eugene Oregon (way up north) at the moment for some intensive training. He is being trained under the tutorship of Mrs. Gayle Ware, whom is a very well known and respected competitor and champion. Of course she breeds and sells Fjords too. I can honestly say that anyone purchasing a horse from her will be very pleased with her knowledge and honesty. In any event, I will look forward to hearing from you. Good luck in your search for a wonderful Fjord. Jack Long PS. There is a Fjord show in Turlock Ca. coming up soon, ( have the date here some where) I would like to send you the information if you would like. Turlock is about two and a half hours from here. (Same for your area) The show is held during the Skandi Festival, and is a very big anual event. Loads of fun and Fjords. : )
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This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Dagrun! Welcome to the FjordList. You may all ready know about it, but just in case I will mention that there will be a Skandifest Nordic Horse Show coming up in Turlock, Calif (across the valley!) The dates are Sept. 28-30. We will have a NFHR Conformation Only Evaluation on Friday, Sept. 28, and then the show will be on Sat. and Sun. Come 'bye and visit us, we'd love to all meet you. (Skandifest is a city wide Scandinavian festival - Turlock has quite a few Swedes..)) BTW, there are a couple of Fjord owners who live nearby to you: Cindy Vallecito, and Brigid Wasson... again, welcome, Karen Mccarthy Great Basin Fjords Carson City, NV _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/7/01 11:24:28 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: To my delight I also found quite a few fjords in California, and will possibly buy one myself some time this year. Wow Dagrun, you're in our neck of the woods! Very few Fjords in CA. Contact me via private email if you'd like to meet ours sometime. Brigid M Wasson San Francisco Bay Area, CA A HREF=http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html;Our Fjords /A
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This message is from: Denise Delgado [EMAIL PROTECTED] welcome from a fellow californian, dagrun!!! i hope you enjoy the list. are you coming to turlock in september? it is a blast!!! hope to meet you there and maybe your new fjord. denise
Hi from new member!
This message is from: Dagrun Aarsten [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi to all fjord enthusiasts! My name is Dagrun and I'm from Norway, moved to the US recently (San Jose, Ca). For the past couple of years I have been a big fjord fan. Before moving from Norway I was competing all over with a wonderful red dun fjord stallion named Kneist (Mostly showjumping, but also driving, dressage and cross-country). After discovering the Fjords I couldn't believe I had lived in Norway most of my life without really noticing them! To my delight I also found quite a few fjords in California, and will possibly buy one myself some time this year. I will be in touch! Dagrun
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 5/16/01 8:50:30 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks to Lisa Pederson, we pick her brain every time we see her, we now know to train as a single first and then start on the pairs. You chose a good brain to pick. Lisa's got some experience and works her horses hard, but treats them well and they are in great condition. She's an inspiration. I guess I could say that of a lot of listers too. I'm taking note and my horses have gotten a lot more work, less leisure this year. And they are enjoying every minute of it! Pamela
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This message is from: Anneli Sundkvist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi and welcome Karin, Olle and Sofia! Nice to see more Swedes on the list! We're almost neighbours - I live in Uppsala. I'm sure you will enjoy the discussions! Hälsningar Anneli Anneli Sundkvist Dept. of Archaeology Ancient History St. Eriks torg 5 75310 Uppsala SWEDEN +46-18-4712082 (work) +46-18-553627 (home)
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This message is from: Denise Delgado [EMAIL PROTECTED] WELCOME TO THE LIST!! KARIN
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey Karin, I love your horse's name. Blunder. I know what it means in English, but does it have a different Swedish context? Glad you joined this list. There's never a dull moment g. Pamela
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Lynn! Welcome to the list. I have only just joined the list myself and I'm really enjoying hearing about what other Fjord owners are doing with their horses, not to meantion all the information that is shared. I am not handicapped, but I worked in a therapeutic riding program that used Fjord horses. The Fjords worked out beatifully not only because of their calm nature, but also the puppy-dog personality, as many of us Fjord owners put it. The students enjoyed petting the Fjords and they could tell the horses enjoyed their attention. The shorter stature and usually wide back also were considerations since we had to back ride, or sit on the horse and hold a student, and these features made our job easier. Another therapeutic riding facility called The Ranch in Menomonee Falls, WI uses Fjords. One of the members of MWFHC loaned his Fjord to them to use for awhile and they were so impressed with this horse that they called me and asked for my assistance in finding them a Fjord that they could purchase for their program. I had taken my horse to participate in fund raiser rides and shows they held. I have read and heard of many other such organizations that use most, if not exclusively Fjords for their therapeutic riding schools. It was through working with the Fjords as a volunteer that I was hooked, and I know there's no other breed out there for me.
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 2/23/99 8:45:21 Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'd like to hear from anyone who is handicapped and has a Fjord. Hi Lynn. You asked for it, so here you go. (Most of the rest of this group already know about the people and horses in my life, so they will probably skip this post). While I'm not handicapped, my 11 year old son has autism. There are so many things that he cannot do, and it is wonderful watching him learn to ride! It's taken many years. Since he was 4. We started him on lesson ponies that a friend of mine who teaches special needs kids has. He was a very willing and joyful passenger. I bought Juniper for myself, but keeping in mind that she would sometimes have to be a mount for my son, and she would ALWAYS have to have a great temperment with him around. Turns out he wanted her for himself. He brushes her (to the best of his ability) insists on holding her for the farrier (with a LOT of supervision) and is actually learning how to ride rather than just be a passenger. So, I bought another fjord mare for myself. Sigh. She's the best mount for my husband to learn to ride on. What do I get to ride The palomino quarter horse!!! Something about this picture isn't fair Anyway, Juniper has the sweetest temperment and I would swear she looks at Raymond with a protective eye. This horse will take him farther than any other horse he's been on. It's nice to have you on board. There are a lot of lovely fjord horses out there, and when you are ready, I'm sure you'll find one to fit your needs. Pamela
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This message is from: duane [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Lynn, Well I'm not disabled unless you call asthma a disability but I'm glad you now have horses again in your life. They are wonderful aren't they. Welcome to the list and the fjords. I don't have any fjords but I do have about 12 of the wonderful buggers and I love them all. In fact my wife and I are going to Grand Rapids this weekend to pick up a Spanish Mustang. Have a great week. Duane White Pound, Wisconsin
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This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good luck Lynn in your search for the right horse. I am 73 and changed six years ago to a fjord from my 17+ hand dressage horse. I lost that little fjord boy and found another even smaller, I think Gunnar is about 13.3. The nicest part there is the fjord's rather massive appearance up front in the neck and shoulders so that at five foot six I still look balanced on him. It is not difficult to find a soft, kind, obedient fjord and I highly recommend them. Jean Gayle Wa. state. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, February 23, 1999 8:44 AM Subject: New Member to the List This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List Members; I'd like to introduce myself, as I'm new to the list. My name is Lynn Kreger and I'm from Muskegon, Michigan. My love for horses goes Sincerely, Lynn Kreger
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This message is from: Doug Knutsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] This message is from: Peg Knutsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Julia et all, Regarding the safety of Apple wood for rescuing wildlife from a horrible death at the hands of one's watering tub - it ain't necessarily so. We had our pasture inspected by a botanist friend who warned us that new apple shoots, especially suckers, are quite poisonous - I believe he said they contained cyanide. So we keep the pasture free of those as well as the apples. To Mike May: OK, OK, I'll come out of the lurking closet and introduce myself and herd. My husband Doug and I have begun breeding Fjords under the Knutsen Fjord Farm name. So far, that name is a little pretentious, as we are living on less than 5 acres, but soon we will be moving to Ellensburg - central Washington. [10 acres, new email address, Bed and Barn, etc] Our stock is from Anvil Acres: Anvil's Silka and her kids Rocky [stud colt so far], Pepper [weanling filly], and zygote in the oven - due next May. We are bumbling around learning the ropes, aided and abetted by our trainer Heidi whose alias in the Herald is Tinkerbell. Readers can follow this amusing process by reading the Midlife madness - setting up horsekeeping series in the Herald. We became interested in Fjords by encountering so many of them in lower BC. [Perhaps interested isn't quite accurate; maybe fascinated, smitten, obsessed, twitterpated...?] So far, we've been to Libby '97 and '98, two local local Fjord play days, Equitana '98, two PNFHPG meetings, the Eugene Evaluation clinic and Evaluation, and one NFHR meeting. Heidi has been working all along training our horses and us, but this process has been interrupted way too much by our other life. We are both in the process of becoming semi-retired - whatever that means I'm also doing the copy editing for Sally on the Herald [when I'm in town], so you can blame me for correcting your grammar or spelling - it's a dirty job, but someone's gotta do it! Our goals? Learning more about everything. Will continue to breed, hoping to include some grey stock. Will keep developing competence in handling, riding, and caring for our Fjords. [A life-long process, I know, but time flies when you're having fun, right?] As soon as feasible, we want to learn to drive and pull. Are we nuts? Not sure, but we're meeting lots of wonderful folks and being exposed to many different, shall we say, points of view. And having a grand adventure. I'd love to hear from readers the one essential book to read while setting up horsekeeping. Also any comments anyone would be interested in sharing on my series in the Herald. I'm trying to shape up my writing skills as one way to support my horse habit in the future. Thanks for wading all the way through this introduction. I look forward to hearing from you all out there in cyber-Fjord land. Cheers, Peg
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Welcome, Mary!! The search for a Fjord is so much fun!! Beautiful horses, nice helpful people - the hard part is deciding on which Fjord - I wanted them ALL!! Good Luck! Linda from Minnesota where the colors are wonderful and the corn is coming down --there is a cold wind not far away!
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This message is from: Mike May [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 09:27 AM 9/30/98 -0500, you wrote: This message is from: Mary Barsness [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello. My name is Mary Barsness. I have been receiving the list since this summer, but so far I have only been reading the list. After Steve sent the directions for using the list and asked that we introduce ourselves, I felt is was time to stop just reading other peoples comments and instead contribute some comments of my own. I live in Hi Mary! Welcome to the list. Say hi to Lindy the girls for me. Mike
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This message is from: Werner, Kristine [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Mary - I am also a native Minnesotan - Minneapolis ! Live in Germany now and have 1 Fjord. Competed in the so-called Material-Test recently and Kai won 2 place out of 5 - between two stallions ! Was I proud of him. I had him ridden - but next year I plan to ride him myself and see what happens. Are there alot of Fjords in Minnesota ? I never saw a Fjord until I came to Europe and then just two years ago - and I knew right away that that was the horse for me. Well, take care. Kristine Werner -Original Message- From: Mary Barsness [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mittwoch, 30. September 1998 16:27 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: New Member This message is from: Mary Barsness [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello. My name is Mary Barsness. I have been receiving the list since this summer, but so far I have only been reading the list. After Steve sent the directions for using the list and asked that we introduce ourselves, I felt is was time to stop just reading other peoples comments and instead contribute some comments of my own. I live in Minnesota. I have three Fjords. I have two daughters who are very good riders who compete with our Fjords in dressage. They also show their Fjords through 4-H. The past two years my daughter has won the English Pleasure class at 4-H. This is quite an accomplishment as this class is usually very large ( 20+ entries) and has traditionally been dominated by quarter horses. I also ride and drive our Fjords. My husband is a good sport and comes to shows to cheer us on. His highlight of the show season is his one class he enters at Blue Earth. He enters the costume class at Blue EArth with my two daughters. Their picture ( Barsness family does Grease) is on the NFHR home page. I have to say with all the other shows we go to that the costume class at Blue Earth is by far my girls favorite class. They are already planning their costume for next year. I help Nancy Hotovy and Cynthia Madden with planning the Blue Earth show. Over the past few years I think we have expanded the show yet retain the fun. I hope to keep adding classes to the show to meet the growing talents of our Fjords and their exhibitors. I would welcome suggestions for our show. Mary
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mary, Glad you are adding to our list of suggestions and sounds like you do many things with your Fjords. Regards, Bernadine Karns
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This message is from: Susanne Grönqvist [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?H=E5kan_och_Ylva_Larsson?= [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Fjordhorse Mailinglist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: New member. Date: Thu, 7 May 1998 12:48:59 +0200 Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This message is from: =3D?ISO-8859-1?Q?H=3DE5kan_och_Ylva_Larsson?=3D = [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello! This is my first messige, and I hope that you will understand my english.= I am an 40 years old women with 5 Fjordhorses in my family. I have just finished an education in doing homepages. I have done one for The Swedish Fjordhorse Soc. Most of you cant understand it because of the language, b= ut maybee you would like to look at the =A8Fotoalbum=A8. My intentions is th= at we have new pictures every month. You may send me a picture to my e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Then tell me about the horse parents, when the picture has been taken and things like that. The URL to the page is http://home7.swipnet.se/~w-71776. I am the chairman in a local division of The Sweden Fjordhorse Soc. in North Skane in the south of Sweden. We arrange training for yung horses a= nd some competitions only for fjordhorses.=20 My family and I partake in many driving competitions, with one of our horses. We also have a small stud. Today we have a ten day old foal. Greetings from Ylva=20 Hi Ylva !! How nice that you found the Mail-List !! I´ll send you some tips on links as soon as I got time !! Greetings Susanne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
