Hello, introduction

[Jeanine Dell'Orfano]

This message is from: "Jeanine Dell'Orfano" 


Hi everyone, 

I was very happy to find this list. My name is Jeanine and we are counting down 
the days until our Fjord comes home. She will be my first. She is OH Tira and 
is a 16 yr old mare. She has been living in Oswego and has always been in that 
area. Bred at Old Hickory. I am new to Fjords and also a beginner to horses. I 
used to live in Nova  Scotia and had a goat farm with many acres of pasture. I 
used to take in retired, lame and old horses that needed a home and that has 
been the scope of my horse experience. I am a learning rider. I am looking 
forward to learning here and meeting you all. We are moving to a farm property 
and she will be coming home to us the week we move. She will be our only horse 
just for this winter. She will have many goats but hopefully a Fjord friend in 
the spring. 

Jeanine 

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Re: Hello, introduction

[Kay Van Natta]

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Hi Jeanine!
 Welcome to the Fjordhorse neighborhood!  I know you and Tira will have 
lots of fun together.  She will provide all the experience you need although a 
good riding coach is helpful too.  And the rescue of elderly horses shows you 
already have a good heart which can't be taught.  Tira, her goat friends and 
your future Fjords are very lucky!

Kay Van Natta
Yellow Pony Farm
SE Michigan

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> On Nov 6, 2015, at 12:54 PM, Jeanine Dell'Orfano  
> wrote:
> 
> This message is from: "Jeanine Dell'Orfano" 
> 
> 
> Hi everyone, 
> 
> I was very happy to find this list. My name is Jeanine and we are counting 
> down the days until our Fjord comes home. She will be my first. She is OH 
> Tira and is a 16 yr old mare. She has been living in Oswego and has always 
> been in that area. Bred at Old Hickory. I am new to Fjords and also a 
> beginner to horses. I used to live in Nova  Scotia and had a goat farm with 
> many acres of pasture. I used to take in retired, lame and old horses that 
> needed a home and that has been the scope of my horse experience. I am a 
> learning rider. I am looking forward to learning here and meeting you all. We 
> are moving to a farm property and she will be coming home to us the week we 
> move. She will be our only horse just for this winter. She will have many 
> goats but hopefully a Fjord friend in the spring. 
> 
> Jeanine 
> 
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Re: Hello everyone!

[Gail Russell]

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 The wonderful thing  about the list is that I remember when Tish was
 contemplating her move and selling Elph. Several people, piped up that
 there were horse facilities in the San Francisco Bay area, which I think
 may have facilitated Elph's move.  The problem with Facebook is that I do
 not want that many friends.  A few is fine, but not the numbers that
 there are on this list.


Since we are all getting older, a lot of the list's utility has been to
help people with life transitions.  In fact, I am now faced with a
diagnosis of osteoporosis, and am struggling with the medical system to
define a management plan so that I do not have to do what is first
prescribed, which was, go on drugs, stop doing anything risky, don't worry
about the horrific side effects.  While I may have to go on drugs, and cut
back on some activities (I am thankful that I bought an AIRVEST for
riding), I think this is not the sentence the doctors originally gave me.
I am working with a woman in the East San Francisco Bay Area who is a
doctor who was in a similar position..with a similar diagnosis, and an
addiction to roller skating!  Will keep the list posted on what I find out,
as it is appearing to me that conventional treatment of osteoporosis is so
heavily reliant on drugs that there is not a measured approach that
involves careful management guidance along with timely usage of drugs.

Gail

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Re: Hello everyone!

[Jean Ernest]

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Wow, Great news, Tish!  Things worked out for the best it appears! and
Karen, Glad you were able to battle the banks and save the farm… My friend
lost her house due to the bank fraud too. And I am also glad to have this
list rejuvenated!

Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska where we are gaining daylight at the rate of 7
minutes a day, up to 6 hours possible sun today! +4 degrees

On Wed, Jan 21, 2015 at 12:12 PM, Karen McCarthy weeg...@hotmail.com
wrote:

 This message is from: Karen McCarthy weeg...@hotmail.com


 I just wanted to jump in and say how lovely and heartening it was to hear
 all
 your Fjord List voices once again.
  Yes, FB has 'taken over' and is so different in tone  focus that I do
 miss
 this list.

 What Tish and some others who have responded to this burst of List activity
 have said re. the economy really 'taking the wind out of our sails' is so
 very
 true.
 I am grateful that Dave  I have been able to push back and save our farm.
 In
 fact, 5 years and 2 thwarted foreclosure attempts later, we are still
 negotiating with our new loan servicer to remedy accounting errors.
 (Its complicated, but our foreclosure issues were not due to missing
 payments,
 rather 'control fraud').
  Between this and my life that was re-invented yet again through ownership
 of
 a small garden center, it all takes so much of my time that the horses just
 look at me like  when are you going to mess with us, huh? If I ride or
 drive
 them once a month I am happy. However, they have not wanted for anything,
 only
 my close attentions since Dave is a farrier, and we grow our hay and have
 plenty of room for them to self-exercise.  I am riding out this economic
 burp
 in the hopes of yes, breeding 2 of my mares who through their good
 evaluation
 scores, have earned a right to be bred - someday.
 Let's keep up the conversation at the kitchen table. . .Cheers!




 :: Karen McCarthy :: Great Basin Fjords :: Madras, Oregon ::

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Hello everyone!

[Caroline Warren]

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Tish,  Welcome to California!  Glad to hear everything has worked out  
for you and your husband and Elph.


Caroline Warren
Chico CA 


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Hello everyone!

[Tish Pasqual]

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We have had such a tumultuous year. After I became unemployed late last
year I looked for a job in Minneapolis, and there was just nothing for me.
Then we decided to downsize and move out of our house, and suddenly a job
offer in San Francisco appears. Our son lives in SF, so we decided to go
for it. I almost sold Elph, as I didn't want him to not get used and
exercised as much as he needs. I put an ad on Dreamhorse and was contacted
by someone at the NCEFT, a therapy organization in Woodside, CA. I shipped
him out at my expense, taking the risk that he would work out for them, and
after an 8 week trial he was accepted into the program. Now the Center is
paying all of his expenses, and I get to ride on weekends and when he is on
vacation (which is quite a bit!) He is doing very well as a therapy horse,
and has a pretty easy, comfortable life. I feel so very lucky, and it is
just about a 30 minute drive out to the farm. Woodside is beautiful, an
equestrian hub, and I can hardly believe that I can comfortably ride in
January. Now I just need to reassemble my driving stuff, I really miss
driving (had to sell it all, including my beautiful trailer).

So that is our news. My husband just landed a job here (starts next Monday)
and arrived from Minneapolis last night. All is well with the world!

Tish and Elph

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RE: Hello everyone!

[Karen McCarthy]

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I just wanted to jump in and say how lovely and heartening it was to hear all
your Fjord List voices once again.
 Yes, FB has 'taken over' and is so different in tone  focus that I do miss
this list.

What Tish and some others who have responded to this burst of List activity
have said re. the economy really 'taking the wind out of our sails' is so very
true.
I am grateful that Dave  I have been able to push back and save our farm. In
fact, 5 years and 2 thwarted foreclosure attempts later, we are still
negotiating with our new loan servicer to remedy accounting errors.
(Its complicated, but our foreclosure issues were not due to missing payments,
rather 'control fraud').
 Between this and my life that was re-invented yet again through ownership of
a small garden center, it all takes so much of my time that the horses just
look at me like  when are you going to mess with us, huh? If I ride or drive
them once a month I am happy. However, they have not wanted for anything, only
my close attentions since Dave is a farrier, and we grow our hay and have
plenty of room for them to self-exercise.  I am riding out this economic burp
in the hopes of yes, breeding 2 of my mares who through their good evaluation
scores, have earned a right to be bred - someday.
Let's keep up the conversation at the kitchen table. . .Cheers!




:: Karen McCarthy :: Great Basin Fjords :: Madras, Oregon ::

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RE: Hello everyone!

[Mary Ofjord]

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Glad to hear from you Tish!  We will miss you both at the Horse Expo, but
I'm glad to hear everything is working out in your favor.

Hugs,
Mary Ofjord
North Coast Services, LLC
218-387-1879



This message is from: Tish Pasqual tishpasq...@gmail.com


We have had such a tumultuous year. After I became unemployed late last year
I looked for a job in Minneapolis, and there was just nothing for me.

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Re: Hello?

[Jean Ernest]

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I got it OK Just now read it.


On Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 9:03 AM, Amy Evers fjord...@aol.com wrote:

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 Please if ANYONE gets this message through the Fjordhorse List, can you
 Email me directly at fjord...@aol.com and let me know. I've written to the
 list three times since the 31st of July and none of those posts made it
 back
 to my inbox. I've only gotten 3 random messages through the list since
 then,
 the latest from Linda Lottie this morning - stating that a flatbed trailer
 was
 sold. I'd like to figure out where the problem is. I seem to be getting
 all my
 other Email just fine. ???


 Amy Evers
 Cottage Grove OR 97424

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Hello?

[Amy Evers]

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Please if ANYONE gets this message through the Fjordhorse List, can you
Email me directly at fjord...@aol.com and let me know. I've written to the
list three times since the 31st of July and none of those posts made it back
to my inbox. I've only gotten 3 random messages through the list since then,
the latest from Linda Lottie this morning - stating that a flatbed trailer was
sold. I'd like to figure out where the problem is. I seem to be getting all my
other Email just fine. ???
 

Amy Evers 
Cottage Grove OR 97424

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Re: Hello?

[Steve McIlree]

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I found this message along with two others in my SPAM folder. There was a
note attached which reads: *Be careful with this message.* Our systems
couldn't verify that this message was really sent by aol.com. You might
want to avoid clicking links or replying with personal information.. I am
using Gmail, and I'm not sure how it assigns stuff to the SPAM bit-bucket,
but perhaps that is the reason you're not seeing your own messages.


On Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 11:03 AM, Amy Evers fjord...@aol.com wrote:

 This message is from: Amy Evers fjord...@aol.com


 Please if ANYONE gets this message through the Fjordhorse List, can you
 Email me directly at fjord...@aol.com and let me know. I've written to the
 list three times since the 31st of July and none of those posts made it
 back
 to my inbox. I've only gotten 3 random messages through the list since
 then,
 the latest from Linda Lottie this morning - stating that a flatbed trailer
 was
 sold. I'd like to figure out where the problem is. I seem to be getting
 all my
 other Email just fine. ???


 Amy Evers
 Cottage Grove OR 97424

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-- 
Steve
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought
without accepting it.-- Aristotle 384-322 BC

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Re: Hello?

[Amy Evers]

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Hi Steve, 
 
I am very careful about links in emails that I receive... I just
don't click them AT ALL! Not sure what the be careful... message was
about??? The first Email was sent from my work computer and the second and
third from my own. I've never had problems with the list before so this really
threw me. I usually get my own posts almost immediately. counting your message
I've only gotten 4 or 5 posts from the list AT ALL since the 31st. I'm getting
all my other regular Email just fine. 
 

Amy Evers 
Cottage Grove OR 97424
-Original Message-
From: Steve McIlree st...@carriagehorse.com
To:
FH-L fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Sent: Mon, Aug 4, 2014 10:56 am
Subject:
Re: Hello?


This message is from: Steve McIlree st...@carriagehorse.com


I
found this message along with two others in my SPAM folder. There was a
note
attached which reads: *Be careful with this message.* Our systems
couldn't
verify that this message was really sent by aol.com. You might
want to avoid
clicking links or replying with personal information.. I am
using Gmail, and
I'm not sure how it assigns stuff to the SPAM bit-bucket,
but perhaps that is
the reason you're not seeing your own messages.


On Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 11:03
AM, Amy Evers fjord...@aol.com wrote:

 This message is from: Amy Evers
fjord...@aol.com


 Please if ANYONE gets this message through the
Fjordhorse List, can you
 Email me directly at fjord...@aol.com and let me
know. I've written to the
 list three times since the 31st of July and none
of those posts made it
 back
 to my inbox. I've only gotten 3 random
messages through the list since
 then,
 the latest from Linda Lottie this
morning - stating that a flatbed trailer
 was
 sold. I'd like to figure out
where the problem is. I seem to be getting
 all my
 other Email just fine.
???


 Amy Evers
 Cottage Grove OR 97424

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Hello Fjordhorse!

[Lisa Lucidi]

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Hello!

[Leana Tank]

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Hello! My name is Leana I am new to this list! I am in Grand Rapids, MI and am 
currently Fjord horse shopping! I am doing tons of research and keep coming up 
with new questions, so I thought this list would be a good place to get Fjord 
Advice!

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RE: Hello CHRISTINA DALLAS

[CHRISTINA DALLAS]

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Re: Hello from Canada

[Mary Ofjord]

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Hello Saskia from Saskatchewan, I love the alliteration!

It appears as though you have come a long way with your Fjord.



As far as the bolting goes, I'm sure you have had her teeth looked at to 
make sure there are no problems with her mouth.  Another cause of her 
bolting could have been bad saddle fit.   I read an article about a mule 
that suddenly started to bolt.  He was a very calm animal, but started to 
bolt for, what his owners thought, was no good reason.  Upon further 
investigation, they found he had 'kissing spines' or spondylosis.  The mule 
became so fearful of the saddle that he bolted to get away from pain, and, 
after he ran away, he would just stand there and tremble.  I don't know if 
this happened to your mare at the trainers, but an ill fitting saddle could 
have been a factor to cause her to bolt if it pinched her withers.




Good luck and keep up the good work,

Mary



Freya has a bolting problem, developed after I send her to a regular 
trainer
that I thought was a good trainer. She started to bolt during the 5 weeks 
in

training, probably caused by too much pressure and the pain of a bit,  and
when she came back home, she was changed from a calm horse into this 
nervous
horse that thought she had to run all the time. 



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Re: Hello from Canada

[ronsaskia]

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Thank you Mary,
I had her teeth checked and they were fine. I don't think it was saddle fit 
problem neither. It was just the bit. She did not like the bit from the 
first time the trainer put it in, as the trainer told me she started to run 
right away and kept trotting around, something she had not seen with all the 
other horses she had trained for the bit. The bit was also tied with reins 
to the saddle so she would 'learn' to give to the bit. I think the steps 
taken were too big for Freya and overwhelmed her, plus there was no trust 
between Freya and the trainer. The trainer pushed Freya too much IMO.
I ride Freya now in a bitless bridle, and with a simple western saddle, 
synthetic. And I don't push her, I just ask her little steps at the time. no 
bolting anymore neither since I re trained her with clicker training. We 
have now a very good way to communicate. Freya is able to tell me now, when 
she understands a task, or when not, with a little nicker sound. (she 
actually started to talk to me when I started clicker training) It really 
helps with her training, as that still continues.


Saskia


Hello Saskia from Saskatchewan, I love the alliteration!

It appears as though you have come a long way with your Fjord.



As far as the bolting goes, I'm sure you have had her teeth looked at to
make sure there are no problems with her mouth.  Another cause of her
bolting could have been bad saddle fit.   I read an article about a mule
that suddenly started to bolt.  He was a very calm animal, but started to
bolt for, what his owners thought, was no good reason.  Upon further
investigation, they found he had 'kissing spines' or spondylosis.  The mule
became so fearful of the saddle that he bolted to get away from pain, and,
after he ran away, he would just stand there and tremble.  I don't know if
this happened to your mare at the trainers, but an ill fitting saddle could
have been a factor to cause her to bolt if it pinched her withers.



Good luck and keep up the good work,

Mary



Freya has a bolting problem, developed after I send her to a regular 
trainer
that I thought was a good trainer. She started to bolt during the 5 weeks 
in

training, probably caused by too much pressure and the pain of a bit,  and
when she came back home, she was changed from a calm horse into this 
nervous

horse that thought she had to run all the time.



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Re: Hello from Canada

[Rovena Kessinger]

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Saskia!  You made it! ;-) 

Saskia has helped me immensely.  Her understanding of horses and ability to
communicate her knowledge in a usable way to a complete newbie like me is
amazing. 

We are going to ride our fjords together someday. :)

--- On Wed, 11/28/12, ronsaskia rbd...@accesscomm.ca wrote:

From: ronsaskia rbd...@accesscomm.ca
Subject: Hello from Canada
To: fjordhorse-dig...@angus.mystery.com
Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 8:53 PM

This message is from: ronsaskia rbd...@accesscomm.ca


Hi everyone,
I just want to introduce myself. My name is Saskia, I live in Saskatchewan,
and I own 2 horses. One is a 7 year old Fjord horse mare, Freya , and the
other one is Flicka,  a pony mare of almost 9 years old,  that looks like a
New Foundland pony.
I bought Flicka green broke 6 years ago, and she’s my riding horse since
then. She’s a sweetheart and very reliable.

I bought Freya, my fjord horse untrained. In fact she was never handled. The
only thing that was done with her was chasing her into a chute 2 times a
year,
where she would be tied up so they could shave her mane. She was never
touched
by a farrier so her feet were very neglected. When I got her, she was a very
scared mare, didn’t trust people. But I worked almost daily with her and
won
her trust. It took me 6 months to get her ready for a farrier so he could
take
care of her (cow) feet. So in a way you can say she’s a rescue horse.

Freya has a bolting problem, developed after I send her to a regular trainer
that I thought was a good trainer. She started to bolt during the 5 weeks in
training, probably caused by too much pressure and the pain of a bit,  and
when she came back home, she was changed from a calm horse into this nervous
horse that thought she had to run all the time. On our 3rd ride she bolted on
me and jumped my wire fence. I fell off and lucky got only hurt a little,
Freya was ok. I left her in pasture for 6 weeks after that, then re-trained
her with the courses of Leslie Pavlich. Since then she never bolted on me
again and I could ride her again in a calm walk and since last summer we are
even going into trot without running off. Plus I never put a bit in her mouth
again. I ride her in a bitless bridle.  We take little steps but that’s
ok.
I’m not in a rush. I just enjoy our journey.

I got to this list because of Rovena, who owns a mule and a fjord horse. I
think it’s great to have contact with other fjord horse owners and exchange
our experiences with our beautiful fluffy equines.
Saskia Dockrill

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Re: Hello!! Stella Equitana...google link?

[Lois Pack]

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Worked just fine.  We could see 4 Fjords out in the field.

Fred and Lois

Plus it's really cold and awful out and I'm bored...boo hoo.

So try this, my last attempt:
http://tinyurl.com/4fevk8c


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Hello!! Stella Equitana...

[Susan Giargiari]

This message is from: Susan Giargiari felicityfjo...@live.com


Hello Fellow Fjorders! Marcy and Pat! Oh my heavensI cannot believe how
long it has been since I have been online and read the Fjord Digest!! And to
see my Stella mentioned!
Alaslol...it was not Stella who was at Equitana with Richard and I! It was
Saskia and her foal, Tobyn. Saskia was 25 years old when she foaled with Tobyn
and traveled from NH to KY on the big 'travel trailer'. Tobyn was the first
raffle foal for the NFHA that our wonderful friend Marcia Carose won! Do you
remember Marcy, when we all got back to the motel rooms at about 11:30 at
night after packing up all the 'stuff'! and we made Richard call her?!!
Yesit was very late but we all agreed that if it was one of us that
wonwe sure would want to be called as soon as possible!! She couldn't
believe it and her and Kurt's continuing contributions to the Fjord world in
America have been a wonderful journey to follow!  The following year at
Equitana we brought Ceacy Henderson's sweet mare Freya and Konggard foal,
Uvelsa, known as Velsy?sp..  Equitana is where we met Pat for the first time!
When Ceacy and I ventured out to the Libby , MT show by ourselves...we stayed
at Green Valley Farm and meet up with Pat again! Of course, Richard and I
being the great travelers...did meet up with Pat at the Blue Earth, MN show in
between, if my memory isn't failing mehaha~
  To answer Pat on Konggard's gelding...he was gelded somewhere around 2004 I
believe. Richard and I have been separated and divorced since spring of 2006
and I remember Kong being gelded before that. I retained ownership of Stella
and Hilmar in the divorce and gave Richard the New Holland Tractor!  Our son,
Anthony, became a father to Jordan at the very young age of 18, Dec '06 and I
have had custody of him since he was 10 weeks old! I can't believe he just
turned 4 years old and if any of you saw himyou can't tell him apart from
Anthony at that age!  Hilmar was gelded in October of 2010 and the young woman
who bought my farm in Northfield, MA now owns him! I was so happy that he was
able to stay there and be the 'King' of his pastures! If you google '570
Millers Falls , Northfield, MA you can see him grazing in the pasture at the
side of the road! Way too cool! You have to go to the 'satelite' version of
google maps..  He is now 24 years old! Stella is now 25 years old and I she
has a forever home with Sam Stanley in Amesbury, MA. Sam does a Theraputic
Riding program with her and she is such a steady eddy-done it all horse!
  I now live in Westboro, MA with my Mom and younger handicapped sister, Judy!
My dad passed away almost two years ago and with my health issues and
Mom'sit works out wonderful...we all help take care of each other! And for
me.I am no longer out numbered by men!! Poor Jordan thoughlol
   One of these days I will take care of registering the last couple of foals
that Stella had! She has had a total of 12 foals. She had a colt that died of
colic at 11 months old named Yuri and another colt named Conan that Ricard
placed when we were separated and I was hospitalized for a month with blocked
kidneys! He got a load of hay for me in exchange. Then Stella had two fillies,
one named Dena, after Hilmar's dam. She had her last foal and filly at her
forever home with Sam! I miss my horses terribly but the doors that I have
walked thru during my life have blessed my life in many different ways and as
alwaysI will keep walking thru them!! Take care all of you and I will be
lurking on the list now that I am online again!






 Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 09:21:18 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
 From: bryhyl bry...@together.net
 Subject: Stella  for sale

 This message is from: bryhyl bry...@together.net
 Then no one can forget
 Giargiari's good old mare Stella - she was born in 86' and gave us 9
 great
 babies, at the ages of 18, 19  20 - bred back to back with healthy
 normal
 foals. If someone can correct me I believe she was the mare Sue brought
 to
 Equitana, with foal alongside and in foal, and did a demo with a stone
 boat
 the size of Delaware..
 
 Pat Holland in northwestern IL that looks like the South Pole.

 Yes Pat, you remember well. Stella was one of the best. Born in Norway, 9
 foals. An old fashioned Fjord mare, sturdy and willing.

 She not only did the demo, but was in the night show. I think Sue's arms
 got a little longer every night ground driving Stella with the crowd
 roaring.Stella doing her job  keeping track of her baby.

 Also, Briar Hill has some terrific Fjords for sale in Vermont. Check 'em
 out at www.briarhillfarm.com

 Marcy Baer

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RE: Hello!! Stella Equitana...

[Karen McCarthy]

This message is from: Karen McCarthy weeg...@hotmail.com


Sue, it was good hearing from you, glad you are at least still lurking!
I can also see my horses when I Google our property, check this out:

2528 NE Dogwood Ln

Anyone else have Google-ponies??


 This message is from: Susan Giargiari felicityfjo...@live.com

If you google '570 Millers Falls , Northfield, MA you can see him grazing in
the pasture at the
side of the road! Way too cool!

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RE: Hello!! Stella Equitana...google link?

[Karen McCarthy]

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Okay then, for what it's worth, I'm only doggedly pursuing this just because
it's really  bugging me that it won't come through, but I think this will work
(finally) Plus it's really cold and awful out and I'm bored...boo hoo.
So try this, my last attempt:
http://tinyurl.com/4fevk8c




 From: weeg...@hotmail.com
 To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
 Subject: RE: Hello!!  Stella  Equitana...
 Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 01:31:41 +

 This message is from: Karen McCarthy weeg...@hotmail.com


 Sue, it was good hearing from you, glad you are at least still lurking!
 I can also see my horses when I Google our property, check this out:

 2528 NE Dogwood Ln

 Anyone else have Google-ponies??


  This message is from: Susan Giargiari felicityfjo...@live.com
 
 If you google '570 Millers Falls , Northfield, MA you can see him grazing
in
 the pasture at the
 side of the road! Way too cool!

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Re: Hello!! Stella Equitana...google link?

[shawna smith]

This message is from: shawna smith caseacre...@msn.com


It came thru!! Such typical fjords with their heads down-eating!!  Kinda 
cool really, though my ponies blocked from roads view at my house.

Shawna in wet-side of OR

--
From: Karen McCarthy weeg...@hotmail.com


This message is from: Karen McCarthy weeg...@hotmail.com


Okay then, for what it's worth, I'm only doggedly pursuing this just 
because
it's really  bugging me that it won't come through, but I think this will 
work

(finally) Plus it's really cold and awful out and I'm bored...boo hoo.
So try this, my last attempt:
http://tinyurl.com/4fevk8c


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Hello from Amy

[Amy Evers]

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Hello,

I have not received ANY Email in the last two days to my in-box. This is a
test to see if it's working, please send me a response if you would. Thanks!

Amy


Amy Evers
Dun Lookin' Fjords
Cottage Grove OR 97424

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Re: Hello from Amy

[shawna smith]

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I got your msg Amy. Perhaps nice fall weather is keeping people busy? Shawna 
in OR


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Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 8:17 AM
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Subject: Hello from Amy


This message is from: Amy Evers fjord...@aol.com


Hello,

I have not received ANY Email in the last two days to my in-box. This is a
test to see if it's working, please send me a response if you would. 
Thanks!


Amy


Amy Evers
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Re: Hello from Amy

[Carol Makosky]

This message is from: Carol Makosky cmako...@sirentel.net


It's working.  My thoughts are that we are all so busy getting ready for 
winter or recovering from WEG that there is little time to chit chat on 
the List.  Since getting my one bionic knee and having the other shot up 
with cortisone, I've been running like a chippie getting ready for 
winter.  To make this Fjord related, I had a nice long drive with Heidi 
one day this week and she did quite well with bare back feet.

On 10/21/10 10:17 AM, Amy Evers wrote:

This message is from: Amy Eversfjord...@aol.com


Hello,

I have not received ANY Email in the last two days to my in-box. This is a
test to see if it's working, please send me a response if you would. Thanks!

Amy


Amy Evers
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Cottage Grove OR 97424

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Built Fjord Tough
Carol M.
On Golden Pond
N. Wisconsin
Home of Heidi,
The Wonder Pony

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Re: hello again

[Starfire Farm]

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Hello Laura,

Your problem is fairly common, simply because Fjords are so intelligent 
and many are not taught to lunge properly.


Your idea is on the right track. You need to break down the act of 
lunging into smaller steps and teach her that what you really want is 
for her to stay in a circle around you. Let the canter not be the most 
important thing. Use small circles at first, just so she gets the idea 
about staying with you. Gradually work in larger circles, greater speed, 
until you are sure she understands and won't leave. Then maybe try for 
the canter.


I would use the round pen, only for easier containment if she decides to 
leave you again. If she does leave, don't punish her, just start over 
and take even smaller steps.


You did not say how old your mare was. If she is young, you must be very 
careful not to do too much of this work because it can damage developing 
joints.


Good luck and have fun,

Beth

laura fisher wrote:


This message is from: laura fisher laura_fishe...@hotmail.com

I have had a problem lunging my fjord, Elise. I bought her from a woman that
let her children ride her on trails. As a result, Elise learned that she does
not have to canter. I thought starting on a 60 foot lunge line would remedy
this, but instead she is so strong that when I ask her to canter she pulls
away and the line is pulled out of my hands ...and I am a VERY strong person.
I have tried lunging her in the 60 foot round pen but I do not think this is
going to work. I am wondering if I should just do lots and lots of slow
circles, some at a walk, some at a trot. ...But I really need some input . I
want to get her cantering away but I want to do it right. This is very
frustrating. She has a lovely slow trot.
		 	   		  
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RE: hello again

[laura fisher]

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Hello Beth,

I think I will take your advice to heart. when I get home I will take her back
into the arena and try a walk and then a trot on the lunge line. I think that
will go fine. I willl ride her in big/small/traveling circles all over the
place and I will go around the poles (trot) and other obstacles so we don't go
crazy with boredom. ...I am a little leery of trail riding but there IS a
trail on the valley road that  I have taken her on by myself- ( again, she did
some testing, but not much) -and I think I should ride with a friend first
before going it alone. Unfortunately we do not get cell phone service here,
but that road gets lots of traffic (slow).

The reason I am anxious to not use the round pen into the winter is that I
live in a temperate rainforest and my pen will be under ground shortly. I CAN
bring it indoors but it will eliminate all that cone/pole fun. If I have to I
could move it in and then take it out when she has gained her balance and is a
good girl...The round pen would turn into a 40 foot ( ten feet each side)
instead of the 60 and I think the larger the circle for cantering the better.



I am hoping that after enough circles while I am riding her and what not there
will come a time when she will just break into a nice slow canter on her own.
Wishful thinking?



I used alot of ground work to get my Morgan to respect me. I just wasn't able
to get us working together. I have had him   for three years. He was a stud
for five years before I bought him and just couldn't shake the dominaton
thing. I have a trainer who comes in to ride him and I have just put him up
for sale. He is too talented and beautiful and an advanced person needs to
ride him. He loves always being given a challenge he can focus on.



I wanted a Fjord because I hoped that  I would not have to be constantly
vigilent every time I want to ride her. PLEASE say this is true...I do love
ground work and am looking forward to starting it., Elise is very stiff and I
can tell she knows nothing about it. I use a little bit of everything.

I am feeling so much better talking with you. I  am not ALONE



Laura

 Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:58:09 -0600
 From: starfiref...@usa.net
 To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
 Subject: Re: hello again

 This message is from: Starfire Farm starfiref...@usa.net

 Hello Laura,

 Your problem is fairly common, simply because Fjords are so intelligent
 and many are not taught to lunge properly.

 Your idea is on the right track. You need to break down the act of
 lunging into smaller steps and teach her that what you really want is
 for her to stay in a circle around you. Let the canter not be the most
 important thing. Use small circles at first, just so she gets the idea
 about staying with you. Gradually work in larger circles, greater speed,
 until you are sure she understands and won't leave. Then maybe try for
 the canter.

 I would use the round pen, only for easier containment if she decides to
 leave you again. If she does leave, don't punish her, just start over
 and take even smaller steps.

 You did not say how old your mare was. If she is young, you must be very
 careful not to do too much of this work because it can damage developing
 joints.

 Good luck and have fun,

 Beth

 laura fisher wrote:

 This message is from: laura fisher laura_fishe...@hotmail.com
 
 I have had a problem lunging my fjord, Elise. I bought her from a woman
that
 let her children ride her on trails. As a result, Elise learned that she
does
 not have to canter. I thought starting on a 60 foot lunge line would
remedy
 this, but instead she is so strong that when I ask her to canter she pulls
 away and the line is pulled out of my hands ...and I am a VERY strong
person.
 I have tried lunging her in the 60 foot round pen but I do not think this
is
 going to work. I am wondering if I should just do lots and lots of slow
 circles, some at a walk, some at a trot. ...But I really need some input .
I
 want to get her cantering away but I want to do it right. This is very
 frustrating. She has a lovely slow trot.
 
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hello again

[laura fisher]

This message is from: laura fisher laura_fishe...@hotmail.com

I have had a problem lunging my fjord, Elise. I bought her from a woman that
let her children ride her on trails. As a result, Elise learned that she does
not have to canter. I thought starting on a 60 foot lunge line would remedy
this, but instead she is so strong that when I ask her to canter she pulls
away and the line is pulled out of my hands ...and I am a VERY strong person.
I have tried lunging her in the 60 foot round pen but I do not think this is
going to work. I am wondering if I should just do lots and lots of slow
circles, some at a walk, some at a trot. ...But I really need some input . I
want to get her cantering away but I want to do it right. This is very
frustrating. She has a lovely slow trot.
  
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Re: Hello from S.C.

[Kathleen Prince]

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Welcome Kathy  Willi! I told you getting him would be well worth  
it :-) Did you ever get the Fjordhorse Handbook?

Kathleen  Cassidy in FL where it's hot, sweaty, and thank God for  
the fans at the barn!
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On Jul 14, 2009, at 8:56 AM, mypump...@windstream.net  
mypump...@windstream.net wrote:

 This message is from: mypump...@windstream.net

 Hello! I have been peeping in here for about a month, and thought  
 I'd try to post and say hello. My name is Kathy Patrick, and I live  
 in Campobello SC. We are in what is considered the foothill  
 country, upper leftish area of SC. I am a new Fjord owner. I have  
 had Shome Villi Willi since June 5th. Willi is an almosy 5 year  
 old (birthday next week) gelding, of extrordinary good looks and  
 temperment. I have had a couple rides on him, in controlled  
 settings, as he does not have a lot in the steering department, but  
 we are working on it. I am as green as he is, so we are in the  
 learning process together. He is a great little fella, and I am  
 thrilled to own him.

 I would be happy to hear any advice, Fjord tips, or Fjord resources  
 you may have to share.

 Nice to meet you all!
 Kathy and Willi, from a somewhat balmy Upstate South Carolina,  
 where the temp will be 88*, with a current humdity of 65%. Got ice  
 water?

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Re: Hello from S.C.

[kngould]

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Welcome Kathy and Willi! I live near you in Columbus NC, and have two 
handsome boys of my own; Woody is a 26 yo brown dun, and Asti is a 10yo red 
dun. They just finished their summer job at FENCE in Landrum where they 
worked the two week horse camp for kids. They were a big hit, and loved it 
as they had to miss the Fjord  FRiends Fun Fest in Blowing Rock this year 
since I had a vacation scheduled.
You'll have to plan to go to the  next year since Blowing Rock is only 
alittle over two hours from you. Lee Hardin will tell us all about it in the 
early Spring; it takes place in June and has lots of fjords and fjord stuff 
to do.
I've also got a friend who lives nearby who went to the  with me in 2008 
and was so blown away by all the cute lil guys that she came home and bought 
one of her own! So if you ever want other fjordies to ride with, let us 
know!
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RE: Hello

[Cherylwhitfield1]

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PHILLIP Odden n...@norskwoodworks.com wrote:Hello Phil, how are you? Happy 
New Year. I certainly hope this new year will be a better one for me, sounds 
selfish I know but I need to think positive. So much I would like to tell you, 
but everytime I write to you I go over the time and the email expires and then 
I do not know how to send it so I will try to keep it short. I was wondering if 
Tim has paid you and all is well with you. I do not have any contact with Tim 
so I really do not know what is going on with him paying you what is owed. I 
just want to make sure all is good with you. I am moving to the country a 
little each day and will be there full time by the end of the month. Just me, 
Luton, the goats and the cats and dogs. It will be a major change for me and 
the animals, at least I have them to lean on. St. George is a very small town, 
but the people seem nice. I hope you have been out enjoying your ponies and the 
snow, tell Else hello for me and you two take care, fri!
 ends always, Cheryl

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This Message is from Phillip Odden in Northwestern Wisconsin.

I have to agree with Laurie and Linda. The weather these past weeks  
here in Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota has not been good for riding  
or driving. I was working ponies regularly up until about three weeks  
ago but I gave in. The days are short, the temps are low and wind  
seems to blow constantly. Even though I have a nice big indoor arena  
now I decided it was time for me to take a break and it wouldn't hurt  
my ponies to have a break as well. I turned the adult horses out to  
pasture in one big herd. I put a bred mare Aina in a paddock with  
Smedsmo for company for the winter. The two grays seem so happy  
together. We can see them from our kitchen window and from the windows  
of our studios in the barn.

I have been spending my time making a new sleigh. This one is much  
like the sleighs I have seen in museums in Norway. It is made for one  
person to ride in, built close to the ground with a wide stance. The  
sleigh is decorated with traditional acanthus leaf carvings that are  
painted in transparent red, yellow, and green. The arm rests end in  
dragon heads. It is very light weight. The runners and arches were  
steamed bent and laminated. I will use my Norwegian harness with  
wooden shaves. The saddle on the Norwegian harness has a carved saddle  
with dragon heads. So, I have been spending my time dreaming you might  
say. Yesterday I put three other sleighs on the ground. Well a bob- 
sled and two sleighs. One of these days the weather will lighten up  
and I will break trails for the sleighing season.

When the weather straightens out I will have to hold some interviews  
to see which of my show horses works best on the new sleigh. There are  
four or five sleigh events within driving distance each winter. My  
first rule is that it has to be fun to show or it isn't worth it. If  
the temperatures are too low or the wind chill too high we won't go.  
But that means we should make two or three of the sleigh events. I  
expect the gelding Beorn will be the best of the bunch to pull this  
little sleigh.

So, it doesn't hurt to spend some time dreaming and making plans. In  
fact way out on the horizon I can almost see next summer and I have  
been thinking which CDEs, pleasure driving shows, and new trails I  
want to explore. But for now we are hunkered down and taking it easy.

Merry Christmas to every one.       Phil Odden

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Re: New Fjord owner saying hello

[Marie Rosen]

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Hi Becky and welcome!
This list is comprised of some of the sweetest and most helpful folks you'll 
ever find.
It's the next best thing to sitting around the kitchen table, making fast work 
of a fresh pot of coffee, and talking Fjords!
I have learned so much from the infinite wisdom of our members, and am proud to 
be a part of the Fjord family.
Best of luck to you and your new boy!
Marie Rosen from Long Island


--- On Wed, 10/1/08, Becky Schooff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: Becky Schooff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: New Fjord owner saying hello
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 1:08 PM

This message is from: Becky Schooff [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hello,

Hello...coming out of lurkdome to say hi.  I bought my first Fjord a few
months ago; a 10 year old gelding.  He was a therapy horse for about 5 years,
but became bored and barn sour and would take particular advantage of
volunteers (handlers  walkers) who were not horse savvy.  The facility
decided he needed to go to a one-owner home instead of being handled by so
many transient volunteers.  So I bought him knowing we have some issues to
work on.  He has an obstinate side for sure, but he's also a charmer and
very
sweet...and very smart!  I'm seeing a lot of the traits in him that
I've read
about on this list.  I've had driving and riding trainers work with him for
about 45 days. They both say he is a very good horse who just needs
consistency and leadership.  We are hoping he will settle in and become a good
pleasure/trail/driving horse for our family now that he's had some
professional evaluation and tuning.   I also have a 5 year old Percheron mare
and the two are getting along great.  He has a very calming influence on my
mare.  She adores him and I think the two will make happy trail horse buddies.
I'm enjoying reading about all your Fjords and have picked up a wealth of
information.

Becky in Colorado
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New Fjord owner saying hello

[Becky Schooff]

This message is from: Becky Schooff [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hello,

Hello...coming out of lurkdome to say hi.  I bought my first Fjord a few
months ago; a 10 year old gelding.  He was a therapy horse for about 5 years,
but became bored and barn sour and would take particular advantage of
volunteers (handlers  walkers) who were not horse savvy.  The facility
decided he needed to go to a one-owner home instead of being handled by so
many transient volunteers.  So I bought him knowing we have some issues to
work on.  He has an obstinate side for sure, but he's also a charmer and very
sweet...and very smart!  I'm seeing a lot of the traits in him that I've read
about on this list.  I've had driving and riding trainers work with him for
about 45 days. They both say he is a very good horse who just needs
consistency and leadership.  We are hoping he will settle in and become a good
pleasure/trail/driving horse for our family now that he's had some
professional evaluation and tuning.   I also have a 5 year old Percheron mare
and the two are getting along great.  He has a very calming influence on my
mare.  She adores him and I think the two will make happy trail horse buddies.
I'm enjoying reading about all your Fjords and have picked up a wealth of
information.

Becky in Colorado
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hello from new subscriber

[Rosemary Cota]

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Hello everyone,
i am a new subscriber and would like to introduce myself.  My name is
Rosemary and I live in the Berkshires in western Massachusetts and have 2
fjords. Bjoyka my mare,  is now 27.  I have had her for 21 years along with
her baby' KIrkja ,who is now 18.  Bjoyka was originally imported from
Holland by Beaver Dam Farm.  Kirkja's sire is Gjest. My children grew up
riding these horses and Bjoyka gave numerous young riders confidence with
her steady,reliable manner. I am now thinking of finding a new home for
Kirkja where he can once again be ridden regularly.  He hasn't done much for
the last few years, although he is pretty happy with eating and hanging out
with his buddies.He is very good under saddle, but is quite forward, and
needs at least an intermediate rider with quiet hands. He does not drive, at
least not yet!
We live close to Richmond, Ma, where the Northeast Fjord Show will be held,
so if you have any interest, please email me privately.

I look forward to learning a great deal form the list.

Rosemary

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Hello Stranger!

[Carol Boehm]

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Hello Barbara:  I have not heard hide nor hair of you since the 25 
Anniversary show in Winona Minnesota, if you are the same Barbara.  
Think you got to the point fast enough?  Ha Ha.  Anyway my husband Jim 
and I took two of the fillies I had kept from my brothers stock and took 
them to Moses Lake to get evaluated.  Since I don't know squat about 
what the judges want to see in this breed and was only going on my own 
gut instinct.  Damned if they both didn't get blue ribbons with scores 
of 80 and 81.  The judges loved their neck and head set, ecspecially the 
oldest mare and said they had not seen necks this good for quite 
sometime.  Could of knocked me over with a feather any way so now I know 
that I am at least on the right track with the filly I have of Lori 
Albrough, the one I bought from Peggy Spear and the two fillies I 
already have should hopefully be able to run a decent breeding program.  
I heard through the grape vine that you organized a Norwegian Fjord fun 
day in Alberta?  Anyway contact me when you get back from Libby and let 
me know how it went.  Would be great to hear from you.

Carol Boehm
Red Wing Acres
Norwegian Fjords
Enderby, B.C.

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Re: Hello! INTRO letter

[Bo Fjords Horse Ranch]

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Thanks for your interesting inquiry, We do not have anything in a mare
that is over two years right now that is quiet and gentle, (bomb
proof) We do have a nice older gelding that I used in a team for
years, and also rode quite a bit,Had to put the mate down due to
ringbone in his front hoves, There is a breeder in ID, that has a
light grey almost white long two year old Filly that has been ridden
some, but as he says she need more hours, Says shes quiet and
friendly, Think he has Pics of her being ridden, You can call him at
208 263 3344 Chip Lamb at Quad L Fjords at Sandpoint ID, If we can be
of further assistance to you Please let us know, Thanks again , Larry
at Bo_Fjords

- Original Message - 
From: Elizabeth Ross-McKee [EMAIL PROTECTED]

To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2007 5:16 AM
Subject: Hello! INTRO letter



and in a year. a sensible older Fjord mare that needs a good home and
would like to be a companion and go for a few rides a week and might even
be asked to pull a sleigh once in a while in the winter and a little cart
up into the mountains so we can take the house dog out for a picnic
unless teh bears continue to be an issue in which case we'll just stay in
the valley and trot down the old stage coach roads!


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Hello! INTRO letter

[Elizabeth Ross-McKee]

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HI!

My name is Elizabeth and I live in Deer Lodge, Montana USA with my
husband (a non horse person), our housedog Carlos, feral cat SawMill
Sally and our Orange Boy Cat that we call Sigurd. We welcomed our newest
member a 4 year old rescue horse (percheron/tbred?/quarterhorse?
cross) Trinity to the menagerie just recently, in fact she arrives on
September 1.  I found HER when I was scouring the countryside for an
older, sensible mare preferably a Fjord, she needed a home so she'll be a
good pasture mate for the Fjord that I SHALL find in the next year!

I met a lady from Cove, OR over a year ago through eBay. She raises
Fjords and has convinced me that this sweet eyed little draft is the only
horse for me. So I have been really wanting a horse again after 25 years
of living in town without them.

I have been scared to my teeth to start riding again as I have a spinal
injury and some other health problems that have housebound me for years.
Well it's now or never and everyone says a draft or draft cross makes a
good companion as well as a darn sturdy riding horse. So ... ok. It's
back to being the 'horses' mamma' again after all these years.

Finally, at age OMG 50, my husband and I bought a little farmhouse that
we call Spruce Acre as Green Acres was taken... get my drift LOL!!.. it's
old and cute and not at all pretentious or fancy. The BEST part is the
old tin house we are rennovating into a heated one horse barn/hay/tack
storage, the fenced paddock and the large double lot that has a NICE
grassed in horse lot and we will fence the rest for another smallish
pasture. We just have to find a decent large grazing/running pasture
close by for the rescue horse and eventually her pasture mate Fjord I
intend to acquire this next year.

So there you have it. Im no spring chicken, was raised chasing cows,
rodeo and later I even evented for a while. I wish i remembered dressage
as it will come so much in handy training this new horse so I will
probably be back in 'school' soon with the new mare.

I am a jewelry designer, eBay powerseller and house gnome. Kids are grown
and live in CA and GA - a software designer and an attorney. My husband
operates kilns at the nearby sawmill. I am starting my MA in January.
We're pretty quiet folks these days so I am looking to spice up our lives
with some equines of the draft size.

I am always open for a chat, advice on draft horse ownership, where on
EARTH to find a saddle broke fjord that is not a baby (i'd take a retired
skidder horse...) and any equine info for Montana. I am learning through
the state website that horses here are bug candy in a HUGE way. I've seen
horrible parasites in our neighbor's animals and they take pretty good
care of them too! We are at the foot of the Pintler mountains on one side
of the valley adn the Divide range on the other. Sub alpine semi desert
area. Yup hotter than the Hinges of Hades in the summer and Artic
winters. See why I'm after a Fjord? cold weather horses suffer far less
here than their hot blooded cousins!

What I need..

a used fencer

a wide tree saddle. is there such a thing as a hybrid English/Australian
style and Western cross?LOL!! The rescue horse is only 15h1 but is only
4... and she's gonna be BROAD when filled out in a few years.

assorted tack - it's been 25 years since I had horses! the only thing i
have is a saddle in need of some TLC and LOTS of saddle soaping (a recent
gift), my 4-H Spurs from 1969 (no kidding) and some large snaffles.

a horse trailer! (next year's budget thank you very much until then it's
the neighbor's)

and in a year. a sensible older Fjord mare that needs a good home and
would like to be a companion and go for a few rides a week and might even
be asked to pull a sleigh once in a while in the winter and a little cart
up into the mountains so we can take the house dog out for a picnic
unless teh bears continue to be an issue in which case we'll just stay in
the valley and trot down the old stage coach roads!

Well off to work!

Elizabeth

 

 



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Hello Everyone...New member here

[AlphamareNJ]

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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

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Re: Blanketing in winter and hello to Sue Banks

[Robin Churchill]

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Rambo makes a blanket called Rambo XL for the fuller bodied horse that is wider 
across the chest and shoulders. I have one for my warmblood and it  is made 
roomier than their standard models some of which I also have.  My fjord gelding 
currently has a Weatherbeeta blanket with gussetted shoulders that seems to fit 
him well.  Also, Sue you probably don't remember me but the first fjord I ever 
saw was Lillihammer at one of the Wakefield  dressage shows several years ago 
beating the pants off all the warmbloods at first level. I took one look at her 
and fell in love.  I went up and asked you what kind of horse she was and that 
was the start of my husband and I getting our fjords. It was a few years before 
we finally took the plunge and ended up with Ooruk (Orka X Maite), who is 
starting his dressage career and BDF Ulyssa (Gjest X Stine), who is just 3 
months under saddle. Now I am the one that everyone is crowding around at the 
dressage shows asking what kind of horse is that !
 and where did you get it?  I have taken Ooruk to one schooling show last 
April and a recognized show in June and you wouldn't believe the kind of 
attention he got.  

Robin in Florida

- Original Message 
From: Sam Banks [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 2:12:43 PM
Subject: Re:Blanketing in winter


This message is from: Sam Banks [EMAIL PROTECTED]

I foxhunt my two Fjords through the winter in Tidewater area of Virginia. I
mostly deal with winter daytime temps in the 30-45 range, so rain is the
enemy, not cold. Over the past 5 years I have tried different clips, each
has advantages and disadvantages. When I take more hair off, they don't
sweat as much and are easier to get the mud off, but I have to blanket more,
and vice versa if I leave more hair. The past 2 years I've done a full body
clip in early September, and a high trace clip in early October. They still
get pretty sweaty hunting in October in the 70's, but I don't have to
blanket them for most of the winter except for rain. The year it stayed hot
later into the fall, I did hunter clips in October, they didn't grow back
enough, and needed more blanketing. My horses seem to slow their hair growth
around middle of November, so if you don't want to blanket, clip in October,
not November like most show people around here.

My favorite turnout blankets are the Rambo Wug style. The longer neck keeps
my horses drier and I have less fitting problems and rubbing in the
shoulders, but my horses are a lighter build, not drafty. I prefer the two
surcingle style, not the new 3 surcingle style. The Rhino fabric line is not
as sturdy as the original fabric, but in the lightweight makes a great rain
sheet for warmer days. I haven't tried their Amigo line. I try to buy at the
end of the season sales but they are worth the money to me. Most Fjords need
a 72, my 13:1 Fjord wears a 69, and my 14:2 Fjord wears 75 to keep them
dry by completely covering their rear. Both my horses are very good about
their clothing, and I'm still using Lilly's first blanket of 9 years old
with no repairs other than surcingle hardware.

Another necessity for me is to have a type of sheet that pulls the moisture
off the horse to cool it out and for the trailer ride home after the hunt. I
love my Rambo Armadillo sheet, but could only find it in 66 closeout. I
also like the polarfleece type sheets. Both are light enough to get into my
home washer. I bought Saxon Fleece Sheets by WeatherBeeta this year, so both
my girls have new plaid sheets for showoff at the hunts. WeatherBeeta
blankets are also generously sized.

On hunting days when it is threatening rain (yes, we sometimes get wet) I
use a polarfleece quarter sheet that I can roll up behind the saddle. It
breathes enough they don't get too hot, and it keeps them warm enough
underneath that they keep their own undercoat dry on their rump and sides;
even though the polarfleece doesn't repel rain, it doesn't absorb it either.
Wool would work as well, as it took about 2 hours of rain for it to soak
through my hunt coat, and both fabrics keep you warm even when wet (some
Hunt Masters won't let you wear your Australian riding coat). This year I
will be prepared with Quantum Heat packs http://www.quantumheat.net/ in my
coat pockets for that Master and joint meet.

Sue Banks with Silija and Lillehammer clipped and ready to go.

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Hello!

[cmhoorn]

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Hi everyone!  I've joined the list primarily to learn and to soak up the 'fjord 
horse ambiance', but first I'll follow instructions and introduce myself as a 
new member...

I'm sorry to tell you that I do not *yet* own any Fjords!  I've been looking to 
get back into riding now that my daughter is very involved in pony club (she 
has a nice paint pony), and I've taken a great interest in Fjords for some 
reason that I can't quite explain!  Never really met one until my daughter 
tried one during her horse search.  It didn't suit for her, but ever since, 
I've been asking myself - 'why didn't I buy that sweet mare for ME??'

As I haven't done more than the occasional trail ride in the past 20 years (!), 
I'm looking for an experienced horse, gentle, friendly and patient, who will 
help me get my 'horse legs' back.  If all goes well, I may eventually want to 
get back into some dressage or perhaps even low-level foxhunting.  And who 
knows, I may even learn to drive someday!!

In the mean time, I will lurk here on the list and learn all I can about my new 
favorite animal...

Cindy
  ... in Kalamazoo, MI

Hello from Kentucky Horse Park

[Jon A. Ofjord]

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Hello to all listers:  Just a quick report from the beautiful state of 
Kentucky and the wonderful Kentucky Horse Park.  We are down here because 
we are going to take in the Rolex 3 Day Event, and because we donated one 
of our Fjords to the Park.  She - Gyllen Aften - has really moved up in the 
world!  We are in jaw dropping awe of the beautiful horse farms that 
surround the Horse Park.  I believe the Sadlons will be down here soon for 
a driving meet of some kind.  If anyone wants to immerse themselves in 
horses, this is the place to come.  We even got the see and hear David 
O'Connor coaching dressage to one of the Canadian riders.  We were only 
about 20 feet away from him. Cool!


Jon  Mary Ofjord
North Coast Fjords
usually from Grand Marais, Minnesota, but currently in Kentucky enjoying 
the beautiful spring weather.

Hello

[Jeff and Peggy Hutchings]

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Hello Fjordhorse Digest - I joined the list a couple weeks ago.  My family
includes my husband, 11-yr-old daughter (a Pony Club member), 1 Cardigan and
1 Pembroke Welsh Corgi, 3 indoor cats of assorted ages, 1 dwarf hamster, and
the world's greatest Spotted Saddle Horse/Racking Horse mare.  My daughter
has been in Pony Club for a little over a year, and we can only really
afford to board one horse.  My Allie horse is my heart horse and trail horse
extraordinaire, but unfortunately she is not built to jump very well, and PC
insists on horses that trot.  Amy has used Allie for mini-camps and mounted
meetings, but cannot use her for rallys or regional camps, or even ratings.
Anyway, that is why I check out dreamhorse.com a couple times a week (in
case we win the lotto - my first purchase) and I saw Clayridge Britta,
decided to investigate Fjords more closely, leading me to the Registry
website and to this list.  I have always been interested in Fjords and hope
that someday we will be able to add one to the family.  In the meantime, I
am enjoying listening in on the list's conversations, and learning more
about Fjords.  Hope to get a Fjord-fix at the Midwest Horse Fair this coming
weekend in Madison, WI.  Thank you for all that share their knowledge and
expertise.  Going back to just listening in!  Peggy Hutchings in central WI

 I know of several nice geldings  - but Patti Jo Walter is representing a
 VERY - VERY well trained mare. She is by Rich and Nancy Hotovy's Anvil's
 Torbjorn  (deceased), her name is Clayridge Britta.
 Ck out Patti Jo Walter's site.
 www.franciscreekfjords.com   This mare has been shown by youth, rides and
 drives,  I have started several of the Torbjorn horses and they were
 very honest and a take care of horse.

Re: Hello

[jgayle]

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Hello Nina, welcome to the group and I know you will find many good ideas 
emanating from the members.  Jean Gayle



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Hello

[SunnyluckFarms]

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Hello, 
I am a new member to the fjord forum and thought I would introduce myself!  
My name is Nina McIntyre, and my husband and I reside in northern Colorado. We 
raise and show AQHA reining horses, but are also proud owners to currently 4 
Norwegian fjords.  One of our fjords is a 2yr old colt by Erlend, and we can't 
wait to get him started on a cart!  
:)   Nina

Hello

[chrisanddale]

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Hi,
I am new to this list. I do not own any Fjords...yet. But I am definitely 
researching this breed. I really like the looks of this breed and the 
temperment is supposed to be very docile. Is that true? I currently own two 
young quarterhorses that are very green broke. I am also green so that doesn't 
mix very well. Any how, I look forward to learning more about these beautiful 
blonds. 
Christine 





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Hello All

[Pasqual, Patricia A]

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Well winter has just been a bust this year, although I don't envy Jean with her 
way below zeros, we usually get dished some of that, now 25 degrees is feeling 
nippy!  Last w/e was the St. Paul Winter Carnival Sleigh Rally and wheels had 
to be used, so little snow.  What is left just keeps melting and re-freezing so 
that the footing is awful.  We have gotten just a couple of days of cross 
country skiing, my favorite sport . . .  and for all horsey activities we 
pretty much use the indoor, and so have been doing our riding and driving 
there.  I had been planning on investing in the ski jouring equipment, but with 
winters like this, it would be wasted money.

I wish that I would have had a video camera on Elph the other day, we were done 
with some ground training and just hanging around, and I think he must have 
registered that the footing was very sound and he could get up some speed 
because when I took off his halter and shooed him he took off and just started 
vrooming around the arena, and doing some sliding stops just for the fun of it! 
 He looked very pleased with himself, look at me, ma.  I wish I was a better 
rider, I think he would make a great Western Pleasure horse.  I'm not as 
comfortable riding as I used to be, but it sure made me wish that I could ride 
him at the full out gallop he was showing.  

I am not planning on doing any shows this year due to the lack of a groom (my 
husband will finally finish school in December).  However, the big deal in 
Winona is so close to us, I may have to come out and play.  I do know that for 
once I will be able to get to the Minnesota Horse Expo in April, because I 
won't be going to the clinic that is always that w/e in Iowa.  So whoever is 
doing the booth, let me know because I can help out.

Bridget, so sorry to hear about your situation, and hope that you get out very 
soon.  Keep us updated.

Tish and Elph in Minneapolis

Re: Hello Brigid!

[Epona1971]

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Hi Ingrid-

Yeah, a strange situation to be sure! I'm getting lots of good ideas from 
people so should be able to get moving soon. I'm moving back with my Dad for 
the 
first time since I was a teenager which will be interesting -- I love my Dad 
but he talks nonstop and is a slob -- but with no money and lots of pets I 
can't be too fussy! 

If possible, can you make some items with the Epona logo, with the three 
Fjords surrounded by a Celtic design or some type of border instead of the 
lettering? Would look very cool; I'd buy several for myself and gifts.

Brigid

Hello Brigid!

[I Ivic]

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Hi there Brigid,

SO sorry to hear about what has been happening at the stables! Not a 
good thing at all. Wish I were closer, I'd try to help out. 

I'll put your new Epona logo on hold for now, until you find a new 
establishment. I'm sure everything will work out for the better somewhere 
else!

Take care and keep us updated.  Ingrid  

Ingrid Ivic
Customized Artwork and Gifts for the
Norwegian Fjord, Friesian  Icelandic Horse
Specializing in Embroidered Apparel, Saddlepads  More

Please visit us at:
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(Bargains, Closeouts, One-of-a-Kinds and New items!)
Many thanks for visiting!

RE: Hello Beautiful Lady x2

[Mighty Mouse]

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HELLO, Beautiful!



Did you know that it's Beautiful Women Month?

Well, it is and that means you and me. I'm supposed to send this to FIVE
BEAUTIFUL WOMEN, and you are one of them!

Facts on Figures: There are 3 billion women who don't look like super
models and only eight who do.

Did you know Marilyn Monroe wore a size 14?



If Barbie was a real woman, she'd have to walk on all FOURS due to her
proportions!



The average woman weighs 144 pounds, and wears between a size 12-14.

One out of every 4 college-aged women has an eating disorder.



The Models in the magazines are AIRBRUSHED! - NOT Perfect!

A psychological study in 1995 found that 3 minutes spent looking at a
Fashion Magazine caused 70% of women to feel depressed, guilty and
SHAMEFUL!



Models 20 years ago weighed 8% Less than the average Woman.

Today they weigh 23% less..

~~ Beauty of a Woman ~~
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears,
The figure she carries, or the way she combs her hair.
The beauty of a woman must be seen from her eyes,
Because that is the doorway to her heart,
The place where love resides.
The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole,
But true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.
It is the caring that she lovingly gives,
The passion that she shows.
The beauty of a woman
With time, only grows.



An English professor wrote the words: WOMAN WITHOUT HER MAN IS NOTHING on
the blackboard, and directed the students to punctuate it correctly

The men wrote: Woman, WITHOUT HER MAN, is nothing.

The women wrote: WOMAN! WITHOUT HER, man is nothing!

The Images of Mother

4 YEARS OF AGE Y My Mommy can do anything!
8 YEARS OF AGE Y My Mom knows a lot! A whole lot!
12 YEARS OF AGE Y My Mother doesn't really know quite everything.
14 YEARS OF AGE Y Naturally, Mother doesn't know that, either!
16 YEARS OF AGE Y Mother? She's hopelessly old-fashioned.
18 YEARS OF AGE Y That old woman? She's way out of date!
25 YEARS OF AGE Y Well, she might know a little bit about it.
35 YEARS OF AGE Y Before we decide, let's get Mom's opinion.
45 YEARS OF AGE Y Wonder what Mom would have thought about it?
65 YEARS OF AGE Y Wish I could talk it over with Mom. . 

***Please send this to all the phenomenal women you know today in
celebration of Women's History Month.


If you do, something good will happen... YOU will boost another woman's
self-esteem
  

Re: Hello from Denmark

[BaileysFjords]

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Hello Birgit,
 
Thank you for your wonderful post!  It is really very helpful to hear  the 
insight from someone who understands the system so thoroughly, plus has  access 
to all of the old documentation!
 
Could you clarify as to what you mean by ranked in quality?
 
Is it also correct to say that at the time of this ranking, the 4 year old  
stallions, regardless of quality, could not receive a higher than 3 pr.?   Is 
this due to the need to evaluate their offspring or to re-evaluate the  
stallions themselves once more mature?  I just want to make sure I  completely 
understand your post.  :)  
 
I take it a stallion does not need to rank in quality to be issued a  
breeding license?
 
I think some of the confusion lies in the fact that we give ribbons versus  
just scores plus we do not have a system to where the stallions are brought 
back  to be awarded licenses.  Because of this, I imagine it is really easy for 
 
us as Americans to assume a 3 pr. is similar to a yellow ribbon here, or a 2 
pr.  a red ribbon, or a 1 pr. a blue ribbon.  It sounds like the only way we 
can  do such a comparison is with a stallion from Norway that has gone through 
the  entire Norwegian evaluation system.  However, even that might not be a 
fair  comparison for if I remember correctly, Norway has a system in place to 
evaluate  the offspring of the stallion, yes?  So if the stallion does not 
produce  quality offspring his license is eventually revoked? 
 
For us, a stallion will always retain a blue regardless of offspring  
produced.  
 
Birgit, I would appreciate any clarification you can offer.  Thanks so  much 
for your post, it was really helpful!
 
Lynda
 
Thanks much,  references are available. 

Lynda and Daniel
Bailey's 
White Cloud,  MI
231-689-9902
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://hometown.aol.com/baileysfjords/index.html

Hello from Denmark

[Birgit Mortensen]

This message is from: Birgit Mortensen [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hello list,

In Fjordhorse-Digest no 104 Lynda is writing: Does Anyone have a hard
copy of Norway's stud book. I do, but I have something, which I think
is better.

I am the lucky owner of a lot of old Norwegian magazines, among them
no 2 from 1980 with an article about the stallion evaluation. About
the 3 years old it is told that nine of them was ranked in quality,
and their trotting-time is mentioned too:

Quality Name Trotting-time

And 3. pr.

no 1Pedro N 1837 2.46,8

no 2Soelvgraaen N 1840   3.15,7

no 3Breimning N 1838 2.46,8

no 4Hovdaren N 1835  2.45,9

no 5Brynte N 18412.57,6

no 6Soelvar-Aal N 1850   2.46,1

no 7Bestmin N 1834   2.50,0

no 8Fjellvind N 1844 2.58,5

no 9Ljosen N 18483.03,2


Not ranked in quality (mentioned in cataloque-order)

3. pr.  Norddal N 1836   2.51,6

3. pr.  Hildring N 1839  2.50,4

3. pr.  Dragulv N 1842   2.46,0

3. pr.  Ernarson N 1843  3.11,3

3. pr.  Staalgraaen N 1845   3.26,4

3. pr.  Gjest N 1846 2.40,4

3. pr.  Kvaring N 1847   2.42,4

3. pr.  Solar N 1849 3.09,8

3. pr.  Trajan N 18512.31,1



You can read about the 1981 stallion-evaluation in Fjordhesten no 2,
1981.

Now the abovementioned stallions was 4 years old and had to be
evaluated in class 2, which as far as I know at that time most of all
was a class, where you choose to take your 4 and 5 year old horses,
either to have them licensed for the first time or hoping to sell
them, because they could still not be evaluated higher than 3. pr. at
that time. Therefore it was a small class.

None of the five attending was ranked in quality, when the evaluation
results were published:


3. pr.  Hyar N 1827  2.47,8

3. pr.  Staalgraaen N 1845   no trotting-time is
mentioned

3. pr.  Gjest N 1846 2.39,7

3. pr.  Hjallar N 1855   2.56,4

licensed
for 3 years:Myrmann N 1856   2.26,9


The in 1980 ranked stallions Hovdaren and Bestmin was later sold to
Denmark. Hovdaren have produced many beautiful mares here. Bestmin was
close to a disaster, when it came to offspring. 16 daughters have been
evaluated, only one in I class, four in II class A and 11 in II class
B (which nobody aim at). The not ranked Trajan was also sold to
Denmark, where he had better breeding results than Bestmin, but not as
good as Hovdaren. So ranking a young stallion is not always the truth.

Some years ago the trotting-test in Norway was replaced by the
loose-showing in the riding hall, I think mainly because the
competition about getting the fastest time in the trotting test
spoiled the trot-rhythm for a lot of the stallions.

Hope this will help to clarify the situation

Best regards from Denmark
Birgit

P.S.

So many things to read after some windy, wet and cold days in Norway.

As far as I remember it was stated some Digest-numbers ago that Tor
Nestaas had evaluated Gjest in the states. But he must have been
mistaken for somebody else. Tor declares that he regrettably has never
set foot in NA!

Re: Hello Kathy...FM Jillian to foal?

[spiekath]

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From: I Ivic [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Monday, March 21, 2005 12:51 pm
Subject: Hello Kathy...FM Jillian to foal?

 This message is from: I Ivic [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 
 Hello Kathy! 
 Would this be 'our' FM Jillian the one about to become a momma? 
 Gosh, I remember the day
 she and her brother (FM Julian, our stallion) were born...only an 
 hour apart. Jillian was
 extra easy to teach. You will have so much fun. I know you'll be 
 busy, but let me know if
 you'll have photos to share. Thanks so much and congratulations in 
 advance...Ingrid
 
 Ingrid Ivic
 Customized Artwork and Gifts for the
 Norwegian Fjord, Friesian  Icelandic Horse
 Specializing in Embroidered Apparel, Saddlepads  More
 Please visit us at:
 http://www.fullmoonfarm.us
 http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/fjord_and_friesian
 Many thanks for visiting!
 I will be glad to send some.  Yes, she is in Foal to Erland and I have a 
 stallion out of Gjest. If Jills kid  is a filly I will keep it and if a 
 stallion probably sell it.  Sorry you are getting out of Fjords, but as I 
 remember, there were some life rearrangements.   Jillian looks kind of like 
 an aircraft carrier right now, all of a sudden looking very pregnant. 

Kathy 

Re: Hello

[Mary Munson]

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See attached brochure.

--- DANIELLE DEARINGER [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 This message is from: DANIELLE DEARINGER
 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 
 Hi Everyone. I'm still fairly new to this group, all
 lurker so far. I
 currently do not own a fjord, but plan on it
 someday. I have finally
 decided to sell my QH mare to get closer to this
 goal of owning and
 breeding a few fjords. Just thought I'd say hi. If
 anyone one knows
 someone interested in a 5 yr old greenbroke qh that
 just mostly needs
 time, please refer them. I live in Northern Indiana.
 
  
 
 Danielle Hileman, Promise Acres
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RE: Hello

[Linda Lottie]

This message is from: Linda Lottie [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Daniellefounder is caused by overeating usuallyfjords are 
easy keepers depending on what you think is easy.  They, normally, cannot 
be turnedout on 24/7 lush pasture.  They never stop eating.  The very best 
program for them is GRASS hay..three times a day..with a handful of 
oats (because they are so sweet and wonderful) and minerals, if you choose.  
This time of year I feed grass hay in the morning and turn out to pasture 
all day..there is not much left of the pasture so they don't get much 
but are happy to snip away at the little grasses:)  Then, evening I give a 
flake or two of grass depending on the weight of each fjord.


I think a better choice of words is inexpensive to keepany grass 
hay will do.swamp hay is the best for a fat fjods.lots to munch but 
not much caloric value.


Good luck..where do you live?   When do you think you will get a fjord?  
Linda in MN




From: DANIELLE DEARINGER [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Subject: Hello
Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2004 07:17:13 -0500

This message is from: DANIELLE DEARINGER [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hi. I have a question for all you current fjord owners. From several
forums I've heard several people mention that their fjord had foundered.
It sounds maybe common for this to happen? How do you combat this? In my
area mainly alfalfa/grass hay is the only easily found hay. And also are
there any other common health problems. So far I've convinced my hubby
that these horses should be easy keepers and have great attittudes.

Also. Arianna will definately keep my Appy mare company since I'm selling
the QH. :)

Danielle Hileman, Promise Acres, Indiana

 
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Re: Hello

[Carol J. Makosky]

This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED]

DANIELLE DEARINGER wrote:


This message is from: DANIELLE DEARINGER [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hi. I have a question for all you current fjord owners. From several
forums I've heard several people mention that their fjord had foundered.
It sounds maybe common for this to happen? How do you combat this? In my
area mainly alfalfa/grass hay is the only easily found hay. And also are
there any other common health problems. So far I've convinced my hubby
that these horses should be easy keepers and have great attittudes.

Also. Arianna will definately keep my Appy mare company since I'm selling
the QH. :)

Danielle Hileman, Promise Acres, Indiana

 


Hi,
I am by no means an expert about this, but I think that Fjords don't 
founder any easier than any other breed.  I don't think any breed is 
immune to this.  You really have to keep close tabs on Fjords eating too 
much.  They have an eating disorder so to say.  They want to eat all the 
time.  I call my Fjord , Miss Piggy, for short.  There are several ways 
to combat their eating all the time.  You can use a grazing muzzle or 
just take them off the grass for a good part of the day and keep them on 
dry lot.  They are easy keepers and you don't have to do any grain 
feeding unless they are being worked very hard everyday.  We also say 
that they will get fat by just looking at a blade of grass.


--
Built Fjord Tough
Carol M.
On Golden Pond
N. Wisconsin

Hello

[DANIELLE DEARINGER]

This message is from: DANIELLE DEARINGER [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hi. I have a question for all you current fjord owners. From several
forums I've heard several people mention that their fjord had foundered.
It sounds maybe common for this to happen? How do you combat this? In my
area mainly alfalfa/grass hay is the only easily found hay. And also are
there any other common health problems. So far I've convinced my hubby
that these horses should be easy keepers and have great attittudes.

Also. Arianna will definately keep my Appy mare company since I'm selling
the QH. :)

Danielle Hileman, Promise Acres, Indiana

 
FREE!

Hello

[DANIELLE DEARINGER]

This message is from: DANIELLE DEARINGER [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hi Everyone. I'm still fairly new to this group, all lurker so far. I
currently do not own a fjord, but plan on it someday. I have finally
decided to sell my QH mare to get closer to this goal of owning and
breeding a few fjords. Just thought I'd say hi. If anyone one knows
someone interested in a 5 yr old greenbroke qh that just mostly needs
time, please refer them. I live in Northern Indiana.

 

Danielle Hileman, Promise Acres
FREE!

Hello group! and Re: Photo montage of Fjord mare for sale

[GD]

This message is from: GD [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Since I just sent a message to the whole list that I meant to send to 
Linda privately (with some personal details), I guess I should 
introduce myself.


I have been riding on and off all of my life (with several long 
breaks along the way) and have owned 3 horses over the years, any 
appy, a Morgan and a Hanoverian.  As I get older (51), I am looking 
for a horse that is lower to the ground and kind and gentle.  I have 
loved Fjords from a far since the 70s when a friend and I had dreams 
of breeding them.  We lived in the same town in Florida in college 
and then in Ann Arbor, but when her family moved away our shared 
dream was lost.


I have been leasing a fjord for a 6 weeks and have been planning on 
buying him - he is 6 and still pretty green.  Since I started reading 
the list,  I  have seen how many wonderful fjords are out there for 
sale that are much further along in their training and life 
experience.   This has led me to do a little looking around.  I am 
trying to decide whether to buy a lovely fellow from Anvil Acres 
sight-unseen and have been emailing back and forth to, and talking to 
Anita.  But in case I can't decide in the next day to buy a horse 
sight-unseen, I am continuing to see what is out there.


My last two horse purchases were not good ones and I am a little 
gun-shy about the whole process.  I bought my Morgan to retrain in 
dressage and he didn't want to have anything to do with lifting his 
back, coming on the bit and relaxing.  My trainer had no luck with 
him.  Since I was doing dressage, I decided to go the warmblood 
route.  When they say no feet, no horse, believe them.  Front leg and 
hoof conformational issues and injuries made her very uncomfortable. 
So as lovely as she was, and as much as my trainer and friend loved 
to ride her, she never seemed happy and even started bucking.  She 
was too much for me.  So now I am coming to grips with who I am at 51 
and what I really need to continue riding into old age - a Fjord.


I have also changed trainers and found one whose philosophy and style 
fits mine and I am riding better than ever.  She is kind and 
supportive and only pushes me so fast.  Two bad falls in the last few 
years have made me very cautious.  Riding a Fjord, I am just learning 
to trust horses again.  I get tense when ever something happens that 
my last two horses would have reacted to - Finne wonders what I'm 
upset about.  So I'm the one who has to learn to ignore my 
surroundings not him.


Genie in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Re: hello

[Epona1971]

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

In a message dated 5/28/2004 12:27:57 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I m a new member of fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com, I
live in France, my name is Myriam and I have a
marvellous fjord horse named Fuego.

** Welcome Myriam! I love your web site. I don't understand many words, but 
they pictures say everything. Idem is especially pretty.

Yes, people think Fjords are stubborn ponies here in the U.S. as well. Thanks 
to better training and more exposure, this perception is changing. As you 
said, they are afraid of nothing, so can't be frightened into obedience like 
other breeds. 

I look forward to hearing about your equine adventures!


/ )_~
/L/L
Brigid Wasson
SF Bay Area, CA
www.Brigid.Clickryder.com

Re: hello

[Sofia Jagbrant]

This message is from: Sofia Jagbrant [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Welcome to the list both Myriam and Catherine!  
Your fjord looked gentle Myriam, (I don't found yours Catherine) 

I am a 18 old years girl who lives in Sweden. I have been in the fjordworld 
on real about four years. It's lovely, and here in Sweden I have got many new 
fjordfriends, who all are very nice. In about a week I travel to Lori, and 
Bluebirdline Fjord, in Canada. I am sure that I will meet very nice people 
there too :-)

I have a own fjordgelding, called Buz 
(http://medlem.spray.se/fjordfia/HPIM1352.JPG) . He is four years old, and a 
very lovely boy, who I both ride and drive. I  His dad is the stallion 
Lunbrigg. 
(http://www.nfhr.com/ponyweb/ponyweb.cgi?horse=100217HorseName=LunbriggPage=1Sort=0)

I take also care about his mum. She is a lovely mare, who loves to work, 
especceilly jumping. She have a wonderful trot, and a wondeful head. Yesterday 
came she home from the stallion, so next year I hope she will have a nice 
fjordfoal. Picture at her: http://medlem.spray.se/fjordfia/Belizzibisss.jpg

In Sweden think many people the same about fjords like in France -- They are 
fat, boring, and lazy... But I think the opinion have changed a little bit 
anyway. Maybe becouse they have seen what our horses could do with a little bit 
traning. 

One more time, Welcome to the list! 

Sofia Jagbrant-- http://medlem.spray.se/fjordfia
Send a fjordcard -- http://get-me.to/fjordcards

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From: Myriam/Ptite_marmotte [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 9:17 AM
Subject: hello


 This message is from: =?iso-8859-1?q?Myriam/Ptite=5Fmarmotte?= [EMAIL 
 PROTECTED]
 
 Hello 
 
 I m a new member of fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com, I
 live in France, my name is Myriam and I have a
 marvellous fjord horse named Fuego.We do a lot of ride
 in country,Fuego is afraid by nothing,I have a lot of
 fun and happiness with him.
 
 In France,sometimes fjord horses havent a good
 reputation;many people think that fjord horses are
 very fat, and very stubborn because it is the
 rumour.It s not the reality,my fjord isnot more
 stubborn than other horse,and he 's just a little
 chubby that make him more beautiful!
 
 What is the reputation of fjord horses in your
 country?are they numerous in your country?
 
 Here you can see a photo of Fuego:
 http://site.voila.fr/poneyfjord/chev20.JPG
 
 http://site.voila.fr/poneyfjord/page1/A.JPG
 
 http://site.voila.fr/poneyfjord/chev18.JPG
 
 Thank you
 Bye
 
 Myriam
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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[Myriam/Ptite_marmotte]

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Hello 

I m a new member of fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com, I
live in France, my name is Myriam and I have a
marvellous fjord horse named Fuego.We do a lot of ride
in country,Fuego is afraid by nothing,I have a lot of
fun and happiness with him.

In France,sometimes fjord horses havent a good
reputation;many people think that fjord horses are
very fat, and very stubborn because it is the
rumour.It s not the reality,my fjord isnot more
stubborn than other horse,and he 's just a little
chubby that make him more beautiful!

What is the reputation of fjord horses in your
country?are they numerous in your country?

Here you can see a photo of Fuego:
http://site.voila.fr/poneyfjord/chev20.JPG

http://site.voila.fr/poneyfjord/page1/A.JPG

http://site.voila.fr/poneyfjord/chev18.JPG

Thank you
Bye

Myriam








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RE: hello out there!

[Frederick J. Pack]

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Susie,

I hate to use this phrase, but it fits: We share your pain.

Many of us have already been down that difficult road. 

Never give up.  We, Lois and I, almost did.  Now we have two beautiful
babies to help partially fill the void of our loss, yet it is a void that
will always exist.

Fred and Lois


All Mail is scanned in AND out by Norton Anti-virus 2004.
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Subject: hello out there!

This message is from: Ben Feldman [EMAIL PROTECTED]

I'm going to look again, and hope
that the third attempt is charmed. In case anybody knows of a middle-aged,
easygoing fellow ( of the equine kind!) who'd like to hang around for casual
riding and maybe driving, do let me knowlooking in the New England
region

Re: hello out there

[Danielle Campbell]

This message is from: Danielle Campbell [EMAIL PROTECTED]

hi susie! Where in Mass are you from? You must be near me because it was
lousy today! So Cold and wet that even my mare who loves the rain was
hidding in the barn all day to get out from the drizzle. Yet my hubby and
his dad were outside remodeling the old chicken coop so my 4 week old RI
reds can go outside were they belong.( and out of my dining room!)
Im sorry about your horses:( I cannot even imagine what I would do in that
situation..great to have you on the list and cannot wait to here more
about you!

hello out there!

[Ben Feldman]

This message is from: Ben Feldman [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hi,

Just joined the fjord digest list, and introducing myself -- Susie from
Massachusetts. I have two fjord mares, who have been part of the family for
about four years, and are much beloved. Mostly we use them for trail riding in
our woodland; their main occupation is family pets. As I'm approaching
retirement, I'm looking forward to being able to spend more time riding and
just being around these delightful friends.

The story I have to share with you isn't the prettiest. Last fall I decided I
wanted a gelding to add  to the family, and bought a super-sweet boy from New
Hampshire ( Nelson); he did very well and fit in fine with the girls. Sadly,
about January he started to lose weight at an incredible rate of speed, and
would eat nothing: after numerous vet calls and visits, and attempts at all
sorts of remedies, it became obvious that he was suffering from a digestive
tumor, and we had to put him down. It was a real bummer, but we decided such a
thing wouldn't happen twice and we'd just try again. So   in March we found,
with the help of a wonderfully helpful horse friend, another gelding in Rhode
Island ( Bjarne) who, strangely enough, was full brother to my mare Elke.
Typical fjord, pleasant, energetic, nice to be around, so we purchased him and
were getting  along very well, when one day he didn't appear at suppertime.
Found him in the pasture unable to walk, and the vet determined that he had
broken his hind leg below the hock. Nothing to do except the
awfulwe'll never know how it happened, no signs of a kick or
anything...we can only imagine that he somehow slipped ( it had been
rainy) and fell and landed wrong. Anyway, it made for a really sad
winter...

So we're not giving up this time either. I'm going to look again, and hope
that the third attempt is charmed. In case anybody knows of a middle-aged,
easygoing fellow ( of the equine kind!) who'd like to hang around for casual
riding and maybe driving, do let me knowlooking in the New England
region

Well, it's almost summer although today is cold and drizzly. I'm a teacher, so
am  eagerly anticipating more horse time over the upcoming months!!! Nice to
meet a whole bunch of new friends and their horsey families, be talking to you
all!!
Susie

Hello from Dagrun in Norway!

[Norsk Fjordhestgard]

This message is from: Norsk Fjordhestgard [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hello to everybody!

Well, I am finally settled at Norsk Fjordhestgard in Breim in Norway. What a
change of life from Silicon Valley!

The nature here is absolutely amazing. Even on a cloudy day, the snow-capped
mountains over the lake are nothing short of spectacular. And when the sun
is out...no words can describe it. I will post pictures to a website soon so
you can see. I still can not get over the view from my kitchen  window...

About the Fjordhestgard: It's a place with endless possibilities, that are
not used to its full potential at the moment, which is a shame. Part of the
plan behind hiring me was to change that, and I seem to be on the right
track already. There are so many possibilities and the challenge is where to
focus my efforts at first (yes, Brigid, the website will be updated!
www.fjordhestgarden.no)

So far I have been training horses, teaching all the local kids at their
weekly lesson (with various success), participated in several meeting with
local organizations and the tourist council, gone on trail rides with
visitors, had a dressage lesson with an almost-local instructor who is
wonderful (Ove Natland), assisted in our disabled riding program and taught
lessons to four teenagers from foster homes, had meetings with the
accounting office and a few local business people and much, much more. I've
also done quite a bit of physical work compared to what I'm used to, so it
looks like I might get in shape soon :-)

For everybody who wrote to me and expressed interest in coming to visit this
year - please send me a note to this address and I will follow up with
concrete information. I lost some data in a hard disk crash and I may have
lost your previous emails. You are all welcome to visit anytime, of course,
and a trail ride (or drive, if you prefer) in this landscape is highly
recommended!

There is a sweet little hotel right next door (15 minutes walk) called
Gordon Gjestetun (www.gordon.no) and for those who want real high standard,
I recommend a historic room at Gloppen Hotel (www.gloppenhotell.no)

If there is a whole group coming together, I may rent a real nice house
nearby with 8+ bedrooms that has recently been fully restored, also with
traditional style.

Then there is also my house, at the moment I am renting the downstairs
apartment, but I am considering renting (or buying) the entire house, and if
I do, I will have plenty of bedrooms there, too. Good for budget traveling!

Here is a very temporary schedule for what the summer season looks like:

(All spring and summer season we have 1-day and 2-day trail rides at
weekends, also between summer camps)

June 21-26: Summer camp for kids 10 y.o. and up
June 28-July 3: Summer camp for kids 10 y.o. and up

July 5-10: Fjord horses and country music, vacation package with riding
and driving (all levels) Monday through Thursday, then 8000 people arrive
for the Norwegian Country Music festival at Fjordhestgarden Thursday through
Sunday. See the artists at http://www.norskcountrytreff.no/

July 19-25:
1 day trail rides Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, then the Norwegian Fjord
horse championships run Thursday to Sunday. Well worth watching, and if
someone wants to participate, I will provide horses!
Program championships:
July 21: Opening ceremony, Dressage driving
July 22: Dressage riding
July 23: Marathon (intermdiate level)
July 24: Cones course, cross-country jumping, party in the evening
July 25: Showjumping, closing ceremony

July 26-30:
Riding and driving vacation package, all levels

August 2-6: Summer camp for kids 10 y.o. and up

Oh, darn, I want to write so much more, but gotta run. Contact me anytime at
this email address, or a [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Very excited,

Dagrun in Norway

Re: Hello

[Tamara Rousso]

This message is from: Tamara Rousso [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Have you checked out Beaver Dam Farm in NS?  They have
a web site.  I think www.beaverdamfarm.com .  If not
it will come up on a google search.

Tamara
--- Shelley LeSurf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 This message is from: Shelley LeSurf
 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 
 Hi I wanted to introduce myself to the group. My
 name is Shelley and I have
 recently purchased 8 acres of land and will soon be
 moving. My mini ranch
 (tee hee) is 7 minutes outside of Sylvan Lake,
 Alberta. I have 2 children 17
 and 19, a boy and girl. We are wanting to purchase
 horses for our acerage
 and the breed of horse we are leaning towards is a
 fjord. We are rookie
 horse people, my kids go to a horse ranch every
 summer (for the last 12
 years) so they have some experience and I had
 cousins who were very active
 in gymkhana's, I got to groom the horses. So we have
 alot to learn. We will
 be trying to purchase older more experienced horses
 so they can teach us. I
 love everything I have learned about these wonderful
 fjords and I really
 think this is a horse that will fit my family. My
 daughter had a bad spill
 last summer at camp, so she is horse shy right now,
 but I think the right
 horse will help her over her fears. Can anyone tell
 me if a fjord will be
 comfortable carrying a 260lb teenage boy (my son).
 Kyle is a solid football
 player, he is only 5' 6 but I am worried about the
 wieght. Is this okay for
 the horse? Are they able to carry that weight
 easily? Also I have emailed
 and wrote to two breeders here in Alberta and
 neither has replied to me. Is
 there anyone on this list who is in my area who
 might have some horses
 available that meet our requirements, and that don't
 mind answering our
 questions. I look forward to hearing from all you
 experienced fjord people.
 
 Thanks
 
 Shelley Le Surf
 [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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RE: Hello

[Casanova, Julie]

This message is from: Casanova, Julie [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hello Shelley,

I have a Fjord mare for sale if you are interested. I live in Lakeville
Minnesota. Let me know if you are interested and I can give you more
details.

Julie

-Original Message-
From: Shelley LeSurf [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 3:07 PM
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Subject: Hello


This message is from: Shelley LeSurf [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hi I wanted to introduce myself to the group. My name is Shelley and I have
recently purchased 8 acres of land and will soon be moving. My mini ranch
(tee hee) is 7 minutes outside of Sylvan Lake, Alberta. I have 2 children 17
and 19, a boy and girl. We are wanting to purchase horses for our acerage
and the breed of horse we are leaning towards is a fjord. We are rookie
horse people, my kids go to a horse ranch every summer (for the last 12
years) so they have some experience and I had cousins who were very active
in gymkhana's, I got to groom the horses. So we have alot to learn. We will
be trying to purchase older more experienced horses so they can teach us. I
love everything I have learned about these wonderful fjords and I really
think this is a horse that will fit my family. My daughter had a bad spill
last summer at camp, so she is horse shy right now, but I think the right
horse will help her over her fears. Can anyone tell me if a fjord will be
comfortable carrying a 260lb teenage boy (my son). Kyle is a solid football
player, he is only 5' 6 but I am worried about the wieght. Is this okay for
the horse? Are they able to carry that weight easily? Also I have emailed
and wrote to two breeders here in Alberta and neither has replied to me. Is
there anyone on this list who is in my area who might have some horses
available that meet our requirements, and that don't mind answering our
questions. I look forward to hearing from all you experienced fjord people.

Thanks

Shelley Le Surf
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: Hello

[Casanova, Julie]

This message is from: Casanova, Julie [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Shelley,

You may want to check out the Canadian Fjord horse club. Here is there link 
http://cfha.org/

Julie




-Original Message-
From: Shelley LeSurf [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 3:07 PM
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Subject: Hello


This message is from: Shelley LeSurf [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hi I wanted to introduce myself to the group. My name is Shelley and I have
recently purchased 8 acres of land and will soon be moving. My mini ranch
(tee hee) is 7 minutes outside of Sylvan Lake, Alberta. I have 2 children 17
and 19, a boy and girl. We are wanting to purchase horses for our acerage
and the breed of horse we are leaning towards is a fjord. We are rookie
horse people, my kids go to a horse ranch every summer (for the last 12
years) so they have some experience and I had cousins who were very active
in gymkhana's, I got to groom the horses. So we have alot to learn. We will
be trying to purchase older more experienced horses so they can teach us. I
love everything I have learned about these wonderful fjords and I really
think this is a horse that will fit my family. My daughter had a bad spill
last summer at camp, so she is horse shy right now, but I think the right
horse will help her over her fears. Can anyone tell me if a fjord will be
comfortable carrying a 260lb teenage boy (my son). Kyle is a solid football
player, he is only 5' 6 but I am worried about the wieght. Is this okay for
the horse? Are they able to carry that weight easily? Also I have emailed
and wrote to two breeders here in Alberta and neither has replied to me. Is
there anyone on this list who is in my area who might have some horses
available that meet our requirements, and that don't mind answering our
questions. I look forward to hearing from all you experienced fjord people.

Thanks

Shelley Le Surf
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hello

[Shelley LeSurf]

This message is from: Shelley LeSurf [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hi I wanted to introduce myself to the group. My name is Shelley and I have
recently purchased 8 acres of land and will soon be moving. My mini ranch
(tee hee) is 7 minutes outside of Sylvan Lake, Alberta. I have 2 children 17
and 19, a boy and girl. We are wanting to purchase horses for our acerage
and the breed of horse we are leaning towards is a fjord. We are rookie
horse people, my kids go to a horse ranch every summer (for the last 12
years) so they have some experience and I had cousins who were very active
in gymkhana's, I got to groom the horses. So we have alot to learn. We will
be trying to purchase older more experienced horses so they can teach us. I
love everything I have learned about these wonderful fjords and I really
think this is a horse that will fit my family. My daughter had a bad spill
last summer at camp, so she is horse shy right now, but I think the right
horse will help her over her fears. Can anyone tell me if a fjord will be
comfortable carrying a 260lb teenage boy (my son). Kyle is a solid football
player, he is only 5' 6 but I am worried about the wieght. Is this okay for
the horse? Are they able to carry that weight easily? Also I have emailed
and wrote to two breeders here in Alberta and neither has replied to me. Is
there anyone on this list who is in my area who might have some horses
available that meet our requirements, and that don't mind answering our
questions. I look forward to hearing from all you experienced fjord people.

Thanks

Shelley Le Surf
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hello

[Lauren Chumley]

This message is from: Lauren Chumley [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hello, I was told to introduce myself, so here goes. My name is Lauren
Chumley. I live in Cincinnati, Ohio but I am currently going to school
at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio where I'm studying
biology. I don't own Fjords of my own but I do own a saddlebred cross
gelding. I have been working for the Sorum Norwegian Horse Farm in
Lebanon, Ohio for three years. I love to ride and show their fjords in
dressage (they're such eyecatchers!) and hopefully start some eventing
this year. My favorite fjord is the stallion Rams Lindemann, owned by
Sorum Fjords - he's such a character! That's a little bit about me! 

Hello from Nova Scotia

[Kevin Verna]

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Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to re-introduce myself to the List.  My husband and I are
faithful readers of the List but I have only posted a couple of times over a
year ago so it's time to say hello again to everyone.

We have a small Fjord farm in Nova Scotia, Canada.  We currently have four
fjords - two mares and two geldings.  I've owned fjords since 1992 and,
since getting married in 1999, my husband is also actively involved in the
care of our horses.  We have raised two colts over the years and plan to
have a few more foals.

We have an eight month old son so I've had very little time with the horses
this summer and really haven't done any amount of riding.  Our older mare is
saddle trained, our two geldings are both saddle and harness trained, and
our younger mare has just barely been started in both harness and saddle.
Hopefully, we will have time to get her going well this winter.

I've had horses for over 20 years - mostly some really great Quarter Horses
which I've shown Western and done some team penning with.  I've also owned a
couple of other breeds, and a Haflinger cross, but as you all know, there is
NOTHING like a Fjord

Verna  Kevin Mattinson
Woodrow Fjord Farm
Riverview, Nova Scotia
www.aacoastal.com

Hello from new subscriber

[Skish19]

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hi folks,

My name is Sara and I'm new to the Fjord horse list.  As of yet I'm not an 
owner, but have started the search for that perfect horse.  Located in 
southern California, we currently own miniatures and a Quarter horse, and as 
well as a few llamas and pigeons.

In case anyone out there knows of one, we are in search of a very settled 
Fjord gelding or mare, 8-14 years old, good with arena work (western or 
English pleasure, no speed events or jumping), good on roads and mountain 
trails.  Driving is not necessary but is a plus.  Must be very good with kids 
(ages 3-14).  The biggest issue is that we're trying to find all that for 
$7500 or less including shipping expenses. 

If anyone has or hears of the horse I've described please let me know.  If 
emailing me directly, please state that the email is Fjord related in the 
subject area, as I delete anything I don't recognize.

Thank you,

Sara
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

hello from central Maine

[Katherine Carter]

This message is from: Katherine Carter [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hi all, 
  I've been reading the list for about a month now and wanted to 
introduce myself -- this is rather experimental to see if I have the 
hang of this computer!  I grew up riding Arabs  Morgans (for fun 
only) and my sweet old Morgan taught me to drive.  My mother is a 
lifelong horse nut and has had Fjords for several years, and as she 
is getting on in years she has decided to give hers to me (what 
luck, eh?).  They are delightful horses and I'm looking forward to 
working with them and training the youngsters -- as soon as the 
snowdrifts melt a bit!  The temperament of this breed is a real 
treasure and I hope we in North America will be smart enough to 
preserve it.
   I'm really pleased to see that there are several other Mainers on 
this list. Aren't we about due for a spring thaw?  Also hello to Carol 
 all at BDF.
  By the way, does anyone know what the dates for the Blue Earth 
show in MN will be this year?  

Regards,
Kathy in Orono ME

Re: Hello at last and info on long maned fjord

[Jean Ernest]

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Welcome Shawna.  
That longhaired stallion has some good bloodline, with Rudaren as grandsire
on one side and back to Grabb on botgh sides. Are you going to keep hem as
a stallion?

My friends here have a fjord stallion who's mane tends to want to fall over
so they let it grow during the winter and it looks quite nice on him  They
will trim it in the spring, have to cut it right down to the base for it to
stand up and then keep it quite short or it falls over.

Did you wind up with PT Cruiser also?

Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, 0F this morning, will be clear and sunny, snow
still clinging to everythini, branchjes and electric wires.


Hi Shawna,
Welcome to the list.  I'm glad to hear these Fjords will start being 
used and cared for.  I took a look at them and the long mane did not 
look all that bad.  


Jean Ernest
Fairbanks, Alaska
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Re: Hello at last and info on long maned fjord

[Holly Tuck]

This message is from: Holly Tuck [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hi Shawna,
Welcome to the list.  I lurked for quite awhile too, I
still do most of the time, as I feel I'm not
knowledgeable enough to contribute yet.  But my day
will come.
Holly

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Re: Hello at last and info on long maned fjord

[FjordAmy]

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 My name is Shawna Smith and I live in Colton, Oregon with my fjords. 

Hi Shawna!

Where about is Colton? I'm here in Redmond.  


Amy Evers
Dun Lookin' Fjords
Redmond, OR
Fjord [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hello at last and info on long maned fjord

[shawna smith]

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 My name is Shawna Smith and I live in Colton, Oregon with my fjords. I
have been reading the list for many months but this is first reply. I am
absolutely head-over-heels for these fjords and yes they are like potato
chips, can't have just one. I primarily trail ride but am rather interested in
draft.
 As for the long haired fjord on dreamhorse.com , he will be coming to my
place next week and I am VERY excited. He was purchased in a group, by a lady
who is looking for a gelding. There were, I believe, 4 in the group. They had
been loose together in a pasture for like 4 years with a few pets thru the
fence by the owner. One of the younger fillies did have a halter on-and it was
starting to grow into her face. They had never had feet trimmed or been
vaccinated or seen by a vet for anything. The person who has them now has
worked with them some and, at least with the stallion, I know he's been
wormed, trimmed and vaccinated. Anyway, as I said before, I'm anxiously
awaiting his arrival and do realize I will have my work cut out for me in the
months ahead.
 Will continue to read this most enjoyable list and look forward to any
comments/suggestions.Shawna S.

Re: hello new here

[laura_bendel]

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i live in somerset england,
but have spent most of my youth moving and have lived in brazil spain and peru.




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Re: hello new here

[SorgerJ]

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In a message dated 1/1/03 1:50:51 PM Mountain Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:


 Just thought I would introduce myself. My name is Laura and I am from ever 
 so rainy England. I own a Norwegian fjord gelding who is a superstar, not 
 that I am biased. we are now setting up a small fjord stud in the uk. Any 
 advice welcome

Hi Laura
Welcome to the fjord list. What part of England are you from??? I am from 
Windsor originally but now live in the New Mexico mountains outside of 
Albuquerque.
Sue

Sue Clark-Sorger
Crown Oak Fjords
Sandia Park NM

hello new here

[laura_bendel]

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

hi everyone
just thought i would introduce myself. my name is laura and i am from ever so 
rainy england. i own a norwegian fjord gelding who is a superstar, not that i 
am biased. we are now setting up a small fjord stud in the uk. Any advice 
welcome.
laura





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Re: Hello!!!! Stallions/Mares /Foals (long!)

[ceacy henderson]

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Hello List! 

This is Sue Giargiari, a voice from the past. I think it has been a year??
since I have jumped in and posted to the list! I have missed you all! I am
farm sitting at Ceacy's and she has been trying to come in from St Croix
since yesterday! I just checked the airlines and she is on schedule to fly
in at 11:00pm tonite with 5 pups from the Carribean! They are Carribean
Found Hounds and every year Ceacy brings some strays back to find homes
here, and she always does! I just checked outside and it is snowing lightly
now. I know that they closed Logan in Boston but Bradley is still open so I
guess I will allow for slow travel(4 wheel drive of course!) and head out in
a few minutes. I can't believe that my Jack Russell Maggie is due with pups
on the 15 but she is laying here on a chair all curled up with one of
Ceacy's jacks, Lilly, and is doing some heavy breathing! Not sure whether to
take her or what !!

Welcome to the List! all of the newcomers in the last year! It is great to
see new folks joining in!

Peggy! I can't believe you are moving again! Good luck!! I won't tell anyone
whether there is room in our new two car garage for a car yet! or how far
the boxes in the 2 horse gooseneck dressing room have traveled this past
summer! Time sure flys!

Hello to all the newer members! Congratulations to Ruthie and Gayle's group
and Catherine is unbelieveable...!

One other abbreviation..NFHA. Northeast Fjord Horse Association. When
we do a mailing for the dues, which will be coming out in a newsletter
shortly, we always have to make sure the NFHA members know that when they
get the Equine Journal. We want them to be members of both!

Stallions  Mares foaling..
We have had our stallion Hilmar, in with a mare when she has foaled. When
Ragnar was born, Sunday and Hilmar were in a summer pasture together. We
checked her bag twice a day, and she was one to wax up every time. We
didn't check one day when we went off and when we got back after dark and
headed the truck lites into the pasture, there was Sunday, down with Ragnar
out except for the hind legs. He was sitting up looking at Sunday. Hilmar
was just standing there about 20 feet away, head down, on guard! Dick had to
go hook up the trailer, then we loaded Hilmar in first, and carried the foal
while Sunday followed us into the trailer. Tied up Sunday in the back of the
stock trailer and I sat with the foal just about in my lap so he wouldn't
try to get up! Of course I talked to him the whole time and when he was all
settled in, I went up to house to get a bucket of warm molasses water for
Sunday to drink and when I got back and started to imprint Ragnar he heard
my voice and went nuts talking to me and trying to get up!! He 'bonded' with
me as I talked to him in the trailer on the ride from the field to home!
LOL!  I stayed out of the barn for quite a few hours and he was then fine,
answering only to Sunday!

We put her right back out into the pasture the next day, with Hilmar, the
one near our house, and Hilmar was fine. Even when he pasture breeds, except
for the first one of the summer, when he gets carried away and has to go
 oh Yeah! No chasing!! all over hill and dale!! The mare puts him right in
his place if she isn't ready to breed. The foal, even at 9 days old, knows
to stay the heck out of the way! They usually get up in front of mama! When
we wean the foals, they stay with Hilmar, as the mares stay with him all
summer and winter, as long as they are bred back. I keep Dena with him, his
Dam, but she is bred back to Konggard. I do pay attention and I can see or
hear any funny business if she were to come back into heat. If we take the
two mares out to work, the foals stay in with Hilmar. Then they don't panic
as they are in the familiar place. When the mares are all bred, and with
Hilmar, Stella is the alpha mare! He is low man on the totem pole, except
for breeding time. The colts will also play with him.
On another note, I had a group with a bred mare, Rosita and two geldings, a
yr and a half and a 7 year old, get in with Hilmar and his herd. When we
found them, the younger gelding, who had grown up in the pasture with him,
was grazing just a few feet from him. The gelding, who was brought in as a 6
uear old, was no where to be found. After I fixed the fence, I walked out to
the very back woods of the pasture and there was the gelding, about as far
away from the herd as he could get. Just standing there resting with one leg
cocked. He had a few bites but nothing major. Hilmar drove him away but let
the younger one stay. I geld at 4 months, a few weeks before weaning, less
trauma and swelling on the youngster. The fillies stay with him until they
are a yearling, maybe a little later. I haven't had one come into heat while
that age. Knock on my wooden head!

Congratulations to Janice! I too saw Herman in Norway and Catherine was
trying her hardest to get him!! That is so

hello

[laura_bendel]

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hi i thought i would introduce myself i am laura and i own a fjord
to see him go to
www.angelfire.com/emo/motleymeadows/index.html
and then laura's horses and he is called johann




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Hello

[Quycksylvr]

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I don't expect to have to much to say, but the list greeting requested I say 
hello.  My name is Shawna, I live in Central MA, USA.  I just got a single 
Fjord Horse, SF Atom, an 11 year old gelding, who just weight taped at 1240 
pounds at 14.1 hands.  He's a nice looking little tank, and I'm really 
looking forward to him.

Shawna

Re: Hello Fellow Fjord lovers

[Snowy Mtn.]

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My heart goes out to you Misha. I am sorry your health has not been well. I
have missed your humerous posts on the list. Anyone looking for a great
stallion Jovan is certainly a big beauty  has been well taken care of 
loved. I hope you get better soon.
Lauren

 I want to post on the board because i really do love my Mr. Big Man and he
really
 is going to a good home only!

Hello Fellow Fjord lovers

[sfjords]

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It has been along time since I have been on the list. I have been battling CFS
and fibromyalgia and just taking every bit of energy just to keep the farm 
running.
I have nopt had the energy to keep up with the board for the last year or so.
Nice to see some old faces as well as new faces on the board.

For those of you know don't know Shota Fjords we have been breeding Fjords for
about a decade now and before that Appaloosas. 

Due to my illness i will be quitting my breeding program, boo hoo. I am looking
for a good home for my buddy Jovan, he is a gorgeous stallion and loving and
sweet and smart and polite and a full brother to Woodland's Dustin. If any one
is interested please email me at: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

I want to post on the board because i really do love my Mr. Big Man and he 
really
is going to a good home only!

Re: Hello!

[Jean Ernest]

This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hi Sofia,

So nice to hear about you and Belizzi doing well at jumping!  These
Fjordhorses can do it all!

Our hunting season started here in Alaska on September 1st for moose (I
think they are called elk in Sweden) so I won't be riding the trails in the
forests here until the season closes.  The fjords are much lighter colored
than moose, but dark brown horses have sometimes been shot by mistake.
Usually it is inexperienced hunters (those new to Alaska, especially
military GI's) who go out road hunting.

The fall colors are really starting to show here in the Fairbanks area now,
and my Fjords are getting fuzzy coats.  Where did the summer go?

Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska where the cranes and geese are flocking up
getting ready to fly south

Yesterday was I and complete jumping with Belizzi. It was fun=) In one
class(60 cm) we came 5 place.

Jean Ernest
Fairbanks, Alaska
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hello!

[Sofia J]

This message is from: Sofia J [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hello!

Yesterday was I and complete jumping with Belizzi. It was fun=) In one
class(60 cm) we came 5 place. We pull down the last bom, if we not have do
that we should came on the second place. We was even with in a other class,
80 cm. There we went to the second ride(90cm), after have jump and not get
any wrong. On the secound ride we pull down two. Belizzi was jump good, and
many say at she was a fine horse=)

What fun at it wents good for your daugter Anita, in the dressage classes.
It is lovely to see good fjordhorses on the dressage completes. In this
sommer was I on the Swedish fjordhorse clubs complete meeting. There
complete the Swedish best fjordhorses in dressage, jumping and driving.
Everyone was really good. It was really fun to look about. Sometimes will I
be so good so I could complete there. It is one of many dreams:)

Today have I been in the school. We have no teatsher so we could went home a
hour earlyier=) I should call my freind, who have our horse in the same
stable that Belizzi is in, and ask if she should go with me to the stable.
So I have some to ride out with. Today is the sun shining. I will ride a
long time in the forest. I hope that the hunters not hunt today. So we could
ride there we want.

Have a nice day!

//Sofia

Re: Hello, New member, nearly...

[Northhorse]

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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 

Hello,fjordhorse,meeting notice

[erlypine]

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OOOPS: Re: Hello, now I am home..

[Jean Ernest]

This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED]

OOOPS!  SEE, That is just what I didn't do...I went and sent the entire old
message including the older messages.  Shame on me!  sorry folks!

Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, a bit embarassed...


Jean Ernest
Fairbanks, Alaska
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Re: Hello, now I am home..

[Jean Ernest]

This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hi Sofia, 

Welcome to the list1  I looked at the pictures of Belizzi and she is
beautiful.  I am glad you had fuian at the competition, against the big
brown horses.  

It is so nice to hear you tell about your activities on this least . I look
forward to reading more from you!

One suggestion, when you post to the list you should delete most of the old
message you are replying to, so your email won't be too long.  Just
highlight the part of the old message you don't want and delete it.
Otherwise it takes up too much space on the digests.


Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, 60 degrees and sun, but fall colors ae starting
to shwo here and there.

At 09:25 PM 8/25/2002 +0200, you wrote:
This message is from: Sofia J [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hello!
Now I am home from the competion. It was relly fun, and Belizzi was realy
good and nice. Yeah, Buz have some humor, he is a little bit crazy. But a
very nice and kind horse. Last year I show him on a fjordexhibition, there
he got 40 points, maximum is 50 ponits. He got gold. He is a fine fjordboy,
but he is not really masculin. So he want a gelding.

Now should my little brother have the computer. If he not get it he will be
angry...

Tomorrow should I go to the shool, so it is best if I get some sleep.

//Sofia
- Original Message -
From: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2002 4:50 AM
Subject: Re: Hello, New member, nearly...


 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 ]
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Jean Ernest
Fairbanks, Alaska
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Re: Hello, now I am home..

[Sofia J]

This message is from: Sofia J [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hello!
Now I am home from the competion. It was relly fun, and Belizzi was realy
good and nice. Yeah, Buz have some humor, he is a little bit crazy. But a
very nice and kind horse. Last year I show him on a fjordexhibition, there
he got 40 points, maximum is 50 ponits. He got gold. He is a fine fjordboy,
but he is not really masculin. So he want a gelding.

Now should my little brother have the computer. If he not get it he will be
angry...

Tomorrow should I go to the shool, so it is best if I get some sleep.

//Sofia
- Original Message -
From: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2002 4:50 AM
Subject: Re: Hello, New member, nearly...


 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

Re: Hello, New member, nearly...

[ruth bushnell]

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 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

Re: Hello, New member, nearly...

[Jean Gayle]

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

Hello, New member, nearly...

[Sofia J]

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]

hello

[steven dipiero]

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On Sun, 4 Aug 2002 17:59:19 -0700, Knutsen Fjord Farm
[EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
 This message is from: Knutsen Fjord Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 
 Check us out at:
 www.pnwfjordgroup.com 
 
 Nice work, Helsa! More to follow.
 
 Peg Knutsen - Ellensburg, WA
 http://www.eburg.com/~kffjord/
 
hello,peg
 this is from steve and joan dipiero. we bought a filly
 from you about four plus years ago,that was boarded at
 catherine's horse haven.the one we renamed tinka.
 anyway,we retired in cenral mexico and she is here with
 us.she certainly is a sight here.
 she is a great horse and lots of fun.thanks.
 steve
 

-- 
  steven dipiero
  [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Hello to Helena

[Krist Martinsen]

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This message is from Krist and Jeanine Martinsen
 
Guess that  we didn't do this right.  Hope the message went through.

Re: Hello

[Northhorse]

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In a message dated 7/18/2002 3:55:02 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:


 Hi!  My name is Carol Hendricks and I am new to your digest.  Just thought 
 I'd
 write and tell you that I have one Fjord (hoping to own more!).  He is 6 
 yrs.
 old and I've had him about a year.  We live in Oregon in the Willamette
 Valley.
 

Nice to meet other fjord owners that are local!  Welcome to the list!  Isn't 
it the truth that these little horses have more courage in them than most 
other breeds!  Glad you're getting out on trails with him.  Where do you 
ride?  I need to get out more on trails, and WILL when Juniper's baby is 
weaned.  I know of a nice place by Lee Falls that I want to start riding.  A 
lot of endurance riders use that trail for conditioning.  It's a huge place, 
owned by a very nice gentleman logger.

Pamela

Hello

[carol]

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Hi!  My name is Carol Hendricks and I am new to your digest.  Just thought I'd
write and tell you that I have one Fjord (hoping to own more!).  He is 6 yrs.
old and I've had him about a year.  We live in Oregon in the Willamette
Valley.

Currently I am trail riding and enjoying owning a Fjord! :-)  I've owned
horses for about 25 years and am very impressed with this gelding.  Since he's
my first Fjord I was wondering if they are all pretty laid back.  Nothing seem
to bother him!  I have been riding with an Icelandic and she seems pretty
mellow also.  I also ride with some QH and my short legged guy just tries to
keep up with the longer legged breeds!  I always seem to catch everybody at
the trail obstacles!  Then I get to be in front till we get past the scary
object!  :-)

Looking forward to talking more,  Carol