Re: the case against Crossbreeding Fjords
This message is from: jgayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] I keep hearing the high cost of the Fjord! I frankly think they are quite economical for pure breeds. Having been in the dressage group, the hunter/jumper group not as a member, and how about roping etc groups, it seems to me the Fjord, at $4000 up, is quite economical. I know when I lost my first boy, I dealt with Carol in Nova Scotia and hers are well worth it, but I did not want to pay $10,000, or there abouts, for a well trained pasture boy. Pasture boy as I do very little riding now a days. I did pay $4000 for Gunnar (son of Grabb/Guldua) and that did not seem steep to me compared to the other breeds around me. I was offered $12,000 for my young Trakehner. Now 25 and costing me a fortune in Vet bills. While my Gunnar has not had a sick day, oops once, in four years. Caused by the Trakehner playing. So, I think Fjords are bargains for such versatile horses. Jean G. Author 'The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 to 1949 Send: $20 to Three Horse's Press 7403 Blaine Rd Aberdeen, WA 98520
Re: Crossbreeding Fjords?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] And no offense to those folks who have crossbreds, but I haven't seen any cross that is an improvement on either parent. Just kind of a muddying of the waters. Crossbreeding, IMO, should be done to create a final product for a specific use. For instance, cross a TB with a draftie to make a heavy hunter. Jamie, where are you in Colorado? I'm in Parker. We're way up in Conifer. There are very few Fjords up here, as far as I know there are just my two and a few in Evergreen (owned by the same person). It's kind of fun to have an exotic breed like the Fjord. When everyone else has QHs, my Fjords are quite a sight (and then of course there's my 12 hh Welsh). We have neighbors with Arabians that thought they were the odd ones... Jamie In the Mountains SW of Denver, CO
Re: Crossbreeding Fjords?
This message is from: Karen Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] And no offense to those folks who have crossbreds, but I haven't seen any cross that is an improvement on either parent. Just kind of a muddying of the waters. Crossbreeding, IMO, should be done to create a final product for a specific use. For instance, cross a TB with a draftie to make a heavy hunter. Jamie, where are you in Colorado? I'm in Parker. Karen The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 3 months FREE*.
Re: Crossbreeding Fjords?
This message is from: Mike May, Registrar NFHR [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 11:18 AM 12/24/2002 -0800, you wrote: This message is from: Monica Spencer [EMAIL PROTECTED] I hope you will excuse what may be a naive question on my part, but I'm puzzled by all the posts against crossbreeding Fjords. Lots of people crossbreed various breeds; I myself have never owned a purebred horse. What is wrong with breeding a Fjord to another breed? (I am not trying to incite anything here; I'm genuinely curious.) The ONLY good reason to cross breed any horse or any animal for that matter is to improve the breed. Since none of the crosses that have been tried (and there has been a fair number of them) have improved on either of the breeds that were crossed there is no real reason to cross breed Fjords with anything. The perfection that is desired has already been achieved with the Purebred Fjord Horse. Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Crossbreeding Fjords?
This message is from: John Rooker [EMAIL PROTECTED] That sums up my feelings! There is a good range of types and abilities within the Fjord breed as it is, from athletic sport horse types to heavy drafty types. If someone feels the need to go beyond the scope of this versatile breed, they should look at a different breed. I wish that had been the case with the Morgan. I admire the efforts of those who are dedicated to keeping this breed pure. *** REPLY SEPARATOR *** On 12/24/02 at 2:36 PM [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you don't want the Fjord the way that it is, find another breed. Jamie In the Mountains SW of Denver, CO
Re: Crossbreeding Fjords?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I hope you will excuse what may be a naive question on my part, but I'm puzzled by all the posts against crossbreeding Fjords. Lots of people crossbreed various breeds; I myself have never owned a purebred horse. What is wrong with breeding a Fjord to another breed? (I am not trying to incite anything here; I'm genuinely curious.) I've been pretty quite lately but this is one topic that I have pretty strong feelings about. I personally hate the idea of crossbreeding Fjords for one basic, but broad idea. The breed is thousands of years old. Obviously in that amount of time they've gotten it the way they want it. I, of course, love the breed as it is, and wouldn't change a thing. There's nothing that needs to be improved on, and using it to improve other breeds shouldn't be necessary at this point. If you don't want the Fjord the way that it is, find another breed. Jamie In the Mountains SW of Denver, CO
Crossbreeding Fjords?
This message is from: Monica Spencer [EMAIL PROTECTED] I hope you will excuse what may be a naive question on my part, but I'm puzzled by all the posts against crossbreeding Fjords. Lots of people crossbreed various breeds; I myself have never owned a purebred horse. What is wrong with breeding a Fjord to another breed? (I am not trying to incite anything here; I'm genuinely curious.) Monica in Nelson, BC
