FW: NFHR MWFHC Winter meeting/forum DEADLINE
This message is from: Dave and Patti Walter dwal...@tm.net LAST REMINDER for EVERYONE/ANYONE interested in Attending the NFHR and MWFHC winter meeting and forum March 16-18, 2011. This is being held at the Leatherdale Center in St. Paul MN and will be the PLACE you will want to be. There Will be LOTS of great Fjord people, horses, education and FUN FUN FUN. It always is a GREAT time to be with our Fjord family. If you are interested in going EMAIL Jeanne Poirier, Registrar to let her know that YOU are going. We need a better head count, so EMAIL JEANNE who is collecting the registrations and then MAIL in your form. You can READ all about the Winter meeting/Forum on the NFHR'S website www.nfhr.com or the MWFHC'S website. www.mwfhc.org We made it VERY reasonable for all to attend. You can print off the registration form at either of these websites and get it in the mail ASAP. The deadline to MARCH 1st, that is TOMORROW So EMAIL JEANNE at jea...@nfhr.com or CALL and let her know you are coming! 303 684-6466 HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE! Patti Jo Walter Past President MWFHC Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
NFHR MWFHC Winter meeting/forum DEADLINE
This message is from: Dave and Patti Walter dwal...@tm.net HEY EVERYONE the NFHR and MWFHC winter meeting and Forum is FAST approaching! Can you believe MARCH is right around the corner! I think everyone's crazy winter has got us all a bit confused as to what month it really is!! At least I was wondering that all Dec and Jan, here in Wi. MARCH 16-18 2012 at the Leatherdale Center in St. Paul MN is the PLACE you will want to be. There Will be LOTS of great Fjord people, horses, education and FUN FUN FUN. It always is a GREAT time to be with our Fjord family. I'm sure many of you have over looked that the DEADLINE for this GREAT forum/meeting was set for FEB 24th 2012, THIS FRIDAY Now, don't panic, but DO email Jeanne Poirier, Registrar To let her know that YOU are going. We need a better head count, so EMAIL JEANNE who is collecting the registrations and then MAIL in your form. You can READ all about the Winter meeting/Forum on the NFHR'S website www.nfhr.com or the MWFHC'S website. www.mwfhc.org We made it VERY reasonable for all to attend. You can print off the registration form at either of these websites and get it in the mail ASAP. They have extended the deadline to MARCH 1st, but STILL EMAIL JEANNE at jea...@nfhr.com or CALL and let her know you are coming! 303 684-6466 HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE! Patti Jo Walter Past President MWFHC Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
MWFHC Winter Meeting/Clinic
This message is from: Dave and Patti Walter dwal...@tm.net I also wanted to add to Joni Griffin's GREAT write up, a HUGE thank you to ALL Those that were part of putting on this meeting/clinic. I believe Joni mentioned everyone. Joni and Wanda Hase were the committee heads, but we sure had a lot of great members step up to the plate to help with the clinic. I hope we didn't miss anyone's name, it is not on purpose if we did, it was a group effort!! All were volunteers, all gave up their time , shared their knowledge and talent and I hope they all know it was much appreciated. I also want to thank ALL the club members for coming and supporting their club. As a board member we are often asked just what we do for the club members. Well. I think part of what we try to do is educate our members. These winter clinics are a great resource for many old and new members. I'm sure some of our members, to them, the demos are old hats. They might not learn as much from them, as other, and this is mostly because we have so many TALENTED members, but we had a LOT of new faces this year and I know they all enjoyed it a lot. MWFHC has a lot of changes underway this year, with the Fjord Breed Show being moved to Cedar Rapids Iowa, that is a big change. We had been in one place for 25 yrs., and change is never easy. It is just so nice when members can keep supporting their club throughout all kinds of change. WRITE DOWN JULY 16,17,18 Cedar Rapids Iowa. The place to be in July!!! Again THANK YOU to all who helped with the Meeting/Clinic and all who came to support the club. Patti Jo Walter President MWFHC Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: MWFHC Winter Meeting/Clinic!!! YEA!
This message is from: jadeb...@aol.com The Mid-Winter Meeting and classes were great! I got some really nifty ideas for making pony-desensitizing-things from Heike Lewandowski and she says we don't really have to hang around crime scenes to get that yellow tape...Home Depot is quicker and safer! Bob Long's talk and demo on packing with Fjords into the gorgeous back-country places available to us in the USA and Canada was really exciting. I don't know if Braveheart and I are ready to meet our first bear though! JanetMc Nally's Farming with Fjords was really interesting and the log skidding with Tyler proved that I'll need to practice hopping back and forth over logs in motion a LOT before BH (or Bogie) and I try hiring out to any logging operations. I was really impressed with the care and caring involved in a good theraputic riding program...the horses and the helpers have to be pretty special individuals! Anyhow, as you've probably guessed, it was a wonderful weekend. After getting home and retrieving my ponies and dog from their various hotels, the first thing I did was to order a BUNCH of felting wool from HalcyonYarn. Once it all arrives, I will use what we learned on Friday night to begin felting my own herd of Fjords...it was really fun! I was sorry there wasn't enough time to try everything because the people who chose to try rosmaling seemed to be having a pretty good time too! And, as you've already heard, we got some hints about stylish haircuts from Joni and Jock so I'm eyeballing Bogie as a potential piano-key-haircut candidate. I think he'd look quite fetching! Stay warm everybody...spring has GOT to be showing up sometime soon! Kay Van Natta and Braveheart, who's heard about Cedar Rapids and can hardly wait and Bogie, who would rather focus on shedding Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
MWFHC Winter meeting/clinic
This message is from: Dave and Patti Walter dwal...@tm.net Just a last minute Announcement to let everyone know, especially those in MN, that the MWFHC is holding its annual winter meeting and clinic THIS weekend in Winona MN. Friday Night, all day Saturday and Sunday till around noon. GREAT line up, we are having Demos on: Ranch Work, Packing, Log Skidding, Therapy, Mounted Patrol, Clipping/Blanketing, PLUS we will be doing crafts Friday night-Felting and Rosemaling. We will also have a used tack sale going on AND if that is not enough a Fashion Show during Dinner Saturday Night. Last minute folk can still come. Can't get you in for dinner but the rest you can join in on the fun. Cost is VERY reasonable $25 for single, $45 for a family. LOTS of HANDS ON. Want to try log skidding you will get a chance. Some will be chosen to be our students in the therapy demo, and TONS Of ideas on how to desensitize your horse in the mounted patrol demo. Lots of education and lots of fun are in store. So. if you are in the MN area you can still attend. Just email Wanda Hase at wanda.h...@menasha.com or you can email me at dwal...@tm.net REALLY if you can make it come on over!! We have a nice group signed up but would always love to have more. More the merrier they say! Patti Jo-So happy the snow came today, as it looks to be good weather for the weekend and hauling horses! Yea! Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
MWFHC Winter Meeting/clinic
This message is from: Dave and Patti Walter dwal...@tm.net Last Weekend was the MWFHC's Winter Meeting / Clinic. Was held in Orgeon WI, very close to Madison WI. Was organized by Karen Hanson and Dawn Schlickman. GREAT job they did !!! We had a GREAT line up of speakers, with a wide range of topics from hands on basics, to understanding how to feed the Fjords, Vet Care, Diseases, Dressage demo's, tips on trail riding and Ski Joering. That was also hands on and WHAT A BLAST that was!! The meal was great, the hotel was great, think there was around 65?? in attenance and I had such a WONDERFUL time with all. I just love our club and the Fjord horse. Thank you ALL for helping, for coming, for organizing, really was another great time! I had to fly out to N.D. for a funeral Tues/Wed or I would have written sooner. Back home safe and sound. Lots of fog in our area, nervous last night I wasn't gonna get back, but am home and working on the MWFHC's Breed show in Blue Earth MN this July, Will be the Show's 25th Anniversary and we are planning for a bigger and better Show !!! You will WANT TO BE THERE! We have RETRO prices all classes will be $3 a class to celebrate our show and this is what they were 25 yrs ago and a way to give back to our members! On another note,the club has produced another DVD, how to fit tack to your fjord horse and I'm VERY proud of it. It really is full of great information. It has how to fit your saddle, both english and western, bits, bridles, pads, girth/cinch, halters, and splint boots. (hope I didn't forget anything). Michelle from Horsey Habit was our speaker on the DVD and she is VERY knowledgeable. You may order it online, if it's not online at www.mwfhc.org contact me, I'll mail it out to you. It's $15 includes postage. Or if you want the mane trimming one you can get both for $20 includes shipping. Patti Jo Walter-President MWHFC www.franciscreekfjords.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
MWFHC WINTER MEETING CLINIC
This message is from: Karen Hanson yaharariverfjo...@yahoo.com MWFHC WINTER MEETING CLINIC Friday-Sunday, March 5-7, Madison, Wisconsin Come join your fellow fjorders in trying out ski-joering, and learning emergency care before the vet arrives, is my fjord fat?, trail riding- the ultimate adventure, protecting your fjord from communicable diseases, white spots- where did they come from?, basic leather maintenance and repair, horsemanship 101, and dressage for every discipline! Saturday evening will be filled with door prizes, good food, and time for catching up with old friends and meeting new friends. Event registration and information: http://mwfhc.org/Events.htm RSVP appreciated by February 20th to assist with final details. Lodging: Make your room reservations now! Be sure to mention you are with the Fjord Club. Our rate is $79.96 per night. Quality Inn Suites, 2969 Cahill Main, Fitchburg, WI, 608-274-7200, http://www.qualitysuitesmadison.com/ Hope to see you all soon! Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
MWFHC Winter Meeting
This message is from: Dave and Patti Walter dwal...@tm.net Wow, MARCH 2nd already!!! I'm excited cause March is one month closer to April, which is one month closer to WARMER weather. Although here in Wisconsin, we can still be cold and snowy in April, but SPRING IS COMING!! PLUS, MARCH is the MWHFC's WINTER MEETING. March 13-15th in Cannon Falls, MN. If you have not signed up, we'll still let you in YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY IF YOU COME!!! It is JAMMED packed with clinics, several hands on workshops, tons of USEFUL information. I'll probably miss someone here, but just to name a few things going on will be: The We Can Ride, Inc owned and operated by Kathy Johnson. Which is a NARHA Certified Riding and Driving Program. You'll learn all about how Fjords are used in this wonderful program and also see first hand by their demonstration. Then for all you who would LOVE to do some HANDS ON, there will be on Log Skidding, Stone boat, pleasure driving,showmanship , with a mock driving class showing you how to show properly and not so proper and a mock showmanship class. We have Sandi Mckee from Iowa Valley Carriage Company providing information on bit fitting and whips. Plus will have items for sale, YES Love her inventory! We also have Phil Odden presenting the Family Fjord also Hands on. AND if this is not enough, we have Andrew Hinrichs demonstrating gymkhana events -another area where you can bring your own horse and last but definately not least we have Pat Robin Holland demonstrating how to trim your Fjord's mane and how to groom it to look like a million dollars! We will have MWFHC clothing for sale, we'll have our winter meeting Sat. night with a wonderful meal. There is lots going on from Friday night to Sunday mid-day and we would LOVE your input at our meeting as well. Plus the BEST part, will be being with Fjord owners and horses for the WHOLE WEEKEND Really, if you can make it, come. I looked and the forecast is looking good, 40-50 degrees.HEAT WAVE! BUT the facility is TOP knotch, still dress appropriately but it's a Super place! The price is also VERY reasonable thank you to our sponsor who made a nice contribution. Allowing us to keep the cost LOW. Contact Therine Gudknecht tgudkne...@kw.k12.mn.us507-824-2166, Linda Syverson-Kerr linda.syverson-k...@doc.state.wi.us 608-780-4431 or www.mwfhc.org for more information. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! Patti Jo Walter Francis Creek Fjords Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
MWFHC Winter Meeting
This message is from: coy...@acrec.com coy...@acrec.com WINTER MEETING Midwest Fjord Horse Club 2009 Winter Meeting, Clinic, and Fund-raising Auction March 13-15, 2009, Cannon Falls, Minnesota The workshops and demos cover a variety of topics to interest new folks and old hands alike. Members and non-members are welcome at this event, so if you are a new or prospective Fjord owner, we invite you to attend! Registration form and fees are due by FEBRUARY 20! Registration form and event information: http://mwfhc.org/Events.htm Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
MWFHC Winter Meeting update
This message is from: coy...@acrec.com coy...@acrec.com MWFHC Winter Meeting Friday-Sunday, March 13-15, 2009 Simon Arena, Cannon Falls, Minnesota MWFHC members and non-members are welcome to attend. Registration forms will be mailed about January 1 to MWFHC members. If you are not a member, please contact Therine Gudknecht, tgudkne...@kw.k12.mn.us Updated information about the Winter Meeting is now on the Club website at http://mwfhc.org/Events.htm If you are a MWFHC member, but did not get a similar announcement sent directly to you, please let me know so I can update your email address in the MWFHC membership database. DeeAnna Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
MWFHC Winter Meeting
This message is from: Dave and Patti Walter [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'll start the discussion on the MWFHC's Winter Meeting that was just in IL last weekend. First off, AS USUAL it was wonderful to see everyone. Wish more would have come but we ended up with around 45 GREAT Fjord Folks. I mean how could you not enjoy yourself when you are surrounded by Fjord Owners. The weekend consisted of a clinic with 3 speakers. An animal communicator, an animal chiropractor and an equine dentist. I'm rather a skeptic on animal communicator, not totally but...I've never had one of my animals read and never met an animal communicator in person, so maybe not a skeptic but just ever uneducated in that subject. I thought Asia was a really neat person, you could tell she knew what she was doing and was good at it. She spoke to us about what she does and why and a little how. It was very interesting and she was a very good speaker. In the afternoon she gave private sessions to those that wanted their animals read. Afterwards, everyone seems to have the same thought, how did she know some of those details?? and you kind of got the hairs on the back of you neck to stand up. It is amazing if nothing else. She is a neat lady. Next the animal chiropractor talked to us about adjustments and why chiropractic. She also was VERY good and knew her stuff, plus a good speaker. She then adjusted 2 Fjords in front of us. Last was the equine dentist, she also talked to the group and worked on a Fjord as well. She was just like the other 2, VERY good. I believe everyone was educated and everyone had a nice time learning. During all this, we had a tack swamp. Many members brought in items to sell and even though rather small, there was over $2000 sold. I , of course, helped with that number, as I bought a GREAT blanket liner. All my husband asked was did you sell more then you bought??? Actually this time I did!! I was impressed with myselt this weekend. Although I did have my eye on Bob G's harness but someone else bought it. She needs it more then I. After our clinic, we had a Wonderful dinner at the hotel, and then a band for our entertainment. We have some REALLY good dancers in our club too. Sunday morning brought our meeting and breakfast, again Wonderful food and I think a VERY productive meeting. It was rather long, but when you only meet twice a year, there is lots to cover. I would encourage everythign to watch for their newsletter that will be coming out in the near future. LOTS of great information in there, and if you have not paid your dues, PAY them! You don't want to miss out on future events. NEXT year's winter meeting is already in the planning and it's gonna be one you will WANT to attend! Lots of hands on, Lots for the youth of our club, a real family affair with something for EVERYONE. Ok, probably wrote enough, was a GREAT time, we have a GREAT CLUB! If i missed something I am sure someone else will fill it in. THANK YOU EVERYONE who helped put on this winter meeting and to everyone who came. Patti Jo Walter www.franciscreekfjords.com Please note NEW email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
MWFHC Winter Meeting Reminder
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Everyone, Just a last reminder to everyone that your room reservations need do be done by this Friday, Feb. 1st. All forms and money need to be in to me by Feb. 8th. If you are planning on coming and have not yet sent me your information, could you please e-mail or call me with the number of people coming. I have to have a total head count into the hotel for the meals by this Friday and I don't want to get charged for more than we need or not have enough food for everyone. Please don't let the weather scare you away from a very interesting meeting. Hope to see you there, Dawn Schlickman **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
MWFHC Winter Meeting info on website
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] The information for the Winter Meeting of the Midwest Fjord Horse Club is now on our website: http://mwfhc.org/ Click on Events. Dawn tells me that reservations for the meeting need to be sent to her by February 8th There is a meeting reservation form and agenda on the website, if you need a fresh copy. There is also the latest edition of the MWFHC Horse Show Handbook on the website. Click on Club Info, then click on Horse Show Handbook. I will get the latest newsletters and ads uploaded when I get that information in hand. DeeAnna The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Blue Earth - and MWFHC winter meeting - must come
This message is from: Pat Holland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you Laurie and Kay for responding to the question what is Blue Earth. As with Jen, from Texas, perhaps there are others that might find the below information interesting. In 1985 Two Fjord breeders, Mitch Perrizo and Roger Whitney exhibited their Fjords at the Fairbault County Fair in Blue Earth Minnesota, a very small town off I-90 known for it's agricultural background and connect with Senica Foods (Jolly Green Giant Brand), where there is a huge statue of the Green Giant. From just a few Fjords as exhibits - the Fjords. as usual brought more and more attention and by 1990 -1991- the Fairbault County Fairboard and the newly formed Midwest Fjord Horse Club joined forces and through hours and hours of working together, understanding, tweaking, sweat and down right care and pride - for not only the breed but our members as well - we have today the largest Fjord event in North America - every year. If I were to list all the people who made this happen - you all would still be sitting at your computers, reading that list - far into the new year. We are celebrating our 23rd year there, this year - and for the life of me, looking back, I am still in wonder and hold great respect for those who work this show, support this show and keep it alive and well. This is a good time to bring up our MWFHC Annual Winter Meeting, to be held February 23 24 at the Whal Equestrian Center near Sterling, Illinois. Dawn Schlickman has done a great job again putting this event together, and one of the opportunities you will all have is to be a part of what the MWFHC is doing for our members regarding the Blue Earth Show. I will be at your service, at a table, with all the information on the 2008 show, and be there to answer any questions you might have. PLEASE - all of you try to come. Oh by the way, Jen over the years members have come from every corner of the United States and Canada to attend the MWFHC Show. EVERY one is always very welcome. See you in February Pat Holland, MWFHC Show Chairman (at Blue Earth, MN) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
MWFHC Winter Meeting Form - Is in the Mail
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] That's right, most of the Winter Meeting forms went out in the mail today and the rest will be going out tomorrow. You need to return your form and money to me by February 8, 2008. All hotel reservations need to be done by February 2, 2008. Some of you will be getting a form that has a section (high lighted in RED) for you to renew your MWFHC membership. If you are not coming to the Winter Meeting, but would still like to renew your membership, please return the form with the correct funds back to me and I will make sure the information gets to the correct person. This year's meeting will be entertaining and educational. We are having Asia Voight, an animal communicator, Dr. Julie Smith, equine chiropractor and Dr. Lisa Nesson from the Badger Animal Hospital. They will be giving talks and demonstrations in the morning and the afternoon is an open forum for questions and/or animal readings and adjustments. Also in the afternoon Pat Holland will be addressing any questions you have about our annual horse show. Phil Odden will be answering questions about the evaluation process. As a fund raiser for the club, we are also having a tack/show clothing sale - SATURDAY ONLY. Linda Syverson-Kerr has graciously volunteered to oversee the sale process (more details are in the form). We ask that 10% of any sales made will be donated to the club. Saturday evening we are having a dinner with music and dancing to follow. Sunday morning will be a breakfast buffet and our MWFHC meeting. Once you receive your forms and you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED], or 815-645-2630. Lets keep our fingers crossed for good weather, as last year we survived rain, sleet, wind and snow, all in two days. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. Thank you, Dawn Schlickman MWFHC Winter Meeting Chairperson **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: MWFHC Winter Meeting Date
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The dates for the MWFHC Winter Meeting are Feb. 22-24, 2008 Here are the highlights - Winter Meeting 2008 This yearâs winter meeting will be February 22-24, 2008. It will be held at the Wahl Equestrian Center in Sterling, IL. We will be staying at the Holiday Inn in Rock Falls, IL. This year our meeting topics are varied. I really wanted to show some of the other aspects of the horse world, besides horse shows and evaluations. We will have Asia Voight, an animal communicator and Dr. Julie Smith, an equine Chiropractor. Also Dr. Lisa Nesson, DVM, will be doing a dental demo/talk. These people will give a talk and/or demo in the morning, after the lunch break they will be available to answer any questions you may have. If you would like to bring a current picture of your horse, Asia will be doing readings. Dr. Julie Smith will be doing equine chiropractic adjustments and Dr. Nesson will be available for any questions you may have about your horseâs health. Pat Holland and Phil Odden will also be available in the afternoon to answer any questions you may have about the horse show or the evaluation process. As a way to try and raise some money for the club, we will be having a tack/show clothing swap. You can bring your items and we will have tags for you to put your name and the dollar amount on. The idea is that people can look at the items for sale. If they are interested in an item, they will find you and work out a deal. We ask that whatever amount you sell the item for you give 10% to the club. Linda Syverson-Kerr has graciously volunteered to head up this part of the event. This sale will be one day only. All unsold items need to be taken back home with you. We will not be responsible for any items left behind. Saturday night the dinner will be at the hotel. A cash bar will be open at 6:00 pm, dinner will follow at 7:00pm. We will have the pleasure of listening and dancing to the band that played for us last year. Hopefully this year we will have more participation. We will have some very special center pieces at the tables again this year, make sure your sitting in the right chair.. Sunday morning we will have a brunch buffet and our club meeting. Keep your fingers crossed that we have better weather and everyone can come and participate. This is a great way to see your Fjord friends and to make new friends. Information packets will be mailed out at the end of December to all MWFHC members. The information will also be posted out on the club website at _www.mwfhc.org_ (http://www.mwfhc.org/) . If you are not a member and would like to attend, you can e-mail me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) and I will be happy to send you a packet. Looking forward to seeing you there, Dawn SchlickmanWinter Meeting Chairperson **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
MWFHC Winter Meeting
This message is from: Dave and Patti Walter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just thought I'd get the ball rolling on the discussion of the MWFHC's Winter Meeting. Although we did go, it was very short lived for myself, my hubby ,Eby Higdon and Joni Griffin. We picked Joni up in Milwaukee around 3PM. Hoping to get to the hotel by 5-5:30. Well hubby must have been listening to all the girl talk in the truck cause before we knew it were VERY close to Chicago and the airport. Which by the way, we should have been NO WHERE NEAR ! ugghgh, so taking the VERY scenic way around, we finally reached the hotel a little after 7:30PM. Most were finishing up with dinner. We ordered and it was very good and very reasonable. Then we crashed the Hotovy's party in their room and stayed up until 1AM. Was really fun as always to see everyone. Sat. morning I was quite worried about the upcoming storm and knew i could not get stuck in IL until Monday. So...we decided to leave Sat. morning and beat the storm and get home. Which we did and I have to say I'm very glad we did. We really got dumped on and i just hate to give someone else all that stress and worry. Of course the horses would all be fine, but it's just different when you have just your own horses on the farm, or someone elses too. Or it's just me and having to have control of things. :-) We only saw a little of the english saddle fitting. Got to see the fjords that came in, around 10 perhaps. And thru the grape vine I heard the auction did quite well bringing in $2700.00 That is great as the crowd this year wasn't as big. Maybe around 50 So...now all you who went, write in and tell us more! It's just always great to see other fjord owners, best group of horse owners out there!!! Patti Jo Walter www.franciscreekfjords.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
re: MWFHC winter meeting
This message is from: Philis B. Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks' Patti Jo for the brief update on the winter meeting. Mary Ofjord and I had planned to drive to Illinois, but watching the weather all week long, we decided against the trip. I missed missing people at the meeting, but for the weather reason and the fact that I've been dealing with my 30 year old Arab gelding, Buddy, who is having trouble getting up from a down position these days, I knew where I belonged. Buddy went down in our small barn last week. I know now why I raised four strapping six foot plus boys, now men! Two of my sons came over to the barn and literally dragged the poor old guy out the door on his side lying down. Good thing Buddy had a winter blanket on because they hooked onto that and the halter and pulled. As soon as Buddy's head was out the door, he whinnied and started eating hay!! (I thought he was a Fjord at that point!!!) We got him up and he toddled off, whinnying and thanking us. Yes, I know I should put him down, but he's still enjoying some life. That horse has always been a real gentleman for us and when he's really serious about where he plants himself, we'll make the decision. Philis Anderson..in Grand Marais, Minnesota, where we got some snow, but missed the big dump to the south of us. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
MWFHC Winter Meeting - Hotel Phone Number Correction
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just an update - I listed the wrong phone number for the hotel, the correct phone number is 815-625-3200, Country Inns Suites. My apologizes for the mistake and I hope it has not caused too much confusion. Sincerely, Dawn Schlickman Winter Meeting Chairperson The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
MWFHC Winter Meeting - Some What Long
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Fjord Friends, I just wanted to let everyone know that the Winter Meeting information packets have gone out in the mail today and you should be finding them in your mailboxes soon. So Kay wait a few more days before you camp out at the mailbox and it looks like you may need to take your umbrella :) I thought I would provide a overview of what is planned; more details are in the information packets. Please remember that plans/times may change as we go. I will provide updates as needed. For those who are not a member of the Midwest Fjord Horse Club, and you would like to attend our Winter Meeting, please contact me and I would be happy to send you a packet. We encourage everyone to attend, check us out and hopefully join our club. You can contact me at (815) 645-2630 or at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) . This year our clinics are aimed at the newbie and beginner or anyone needing help. We will be having English and Western saddle fitting lectures and evaluations and Harness/Vehicle fitting lectures and evaluations. There will also be a Desensitizing/Horsemanship Clinic on Sunday. Midwest Fjord Horse Club Winter Meeting - February 23-25, 2007 Sterling, Illinois Friday Afternoon Evening Those bringing horses can get them settled in at the Wahl Equestrian Center located in Sterling, Illinois. Check in time is anytime on Friday. Check in at the Country Inn Suites located in Rock Falls, Illinois. Check in begins at 3:00pm. There will be a room at the Candlelight Inn (right across the parking lot from the Country Inn Suites) for socializing from 6:00pm â 9:00pm to enjoy a drink and meal with all our Fjord friends. What a great time to catch up with old friends and meet some new ones. Drinks and food are your responsibility. Saturday A Continental breakfast is offered at the hotel from 7:00am-8: 30am. 9:00am - 12:00am â English and Western Saddle Fitting lectures and evaluations at the Wahl Equestrian Center. We will be starting promptly at 9:00am, as we have a lot of information to cover. Remember that there is room for 8 horses in each evaluation. More details are provided in the information packets. 12:00pm â 1:00pm â There will be a Concession Stand open at the Center for breakfast items and lunch or you can brown bag it. 1:00 â 5:00pm â Harness Fitting lecture and evaluation will be held in the main arena and the saddle evaluations will continue in the warm up arena until 3:00pm. After 3:00pm the main arena will have to be shared in finish up the evaluations. The warm up arena will be closed so we can get it ready for Dinner, MWFHC Meeting, Auction and Dance. 5:30pm â 6:00pm â The warm up arena will be open for people to gather and socialize before Dinner. Please remember that if you want mixed drinks, you will need to bring your own liquor. Also depending on the weather (keep your fingers crossed for warm weather) the temperature in the arena could be cool, so dress appropriately. 6:00pm â âDinner in the Dirtâ Buffet will be served. 7:00pm â MWFHC Meeting with Auction to follow. Remember to bring your auction items and checkbook. If you have questions about the auction, please contact Syl or Anne Weyker at (262) 285-3717 or at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) . Once the auction is finished we will be having a dance. A local band that plays old time country, and bluegrass music will provide entertainment. So plan on staying and dancing or visiting until 11:00pm. Sunday A Continental breakfast is offered at the hotel from 7:00am-8: 30am. 9:00am - ? â Karen Turvey of the Wahl Equestrian Center will be giving a Desensitizing/Horsemanship Clinic. We will be starting promptly at 9:00am. There is room for 8 horses to participate in the clinic. Karen will finish the clinic after lunch if needed. I hope to see everyone there! Happy Fjording, Dawn Schlickman MWFHC Winter Meeting Chairperson Lazy Valley Ranch Chana, Illinois Where the temperature is 44 degrees and sunny today. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: MWFHC Winter Meeting Clinic
This message is from: Linda Lottie User [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fjord ownersI hope all of you who are new to fjords or new to showing will consider bringing your horse to the next hands on event or show. My daughter, Anne, is the show person in my familyI have been the go-fer and financier...but, with Miss Anne in vet school her days of showing are on hold. With a coming four year old fjord HASSE in the barn it is up to me to get him out and about. Scarrier for me than for him - haha!! Thanks to the club for hosting this eventthe facility is so wonderful, relaxing and it is just plain fun to hang out in the heated arena. Now, on to preparations for the Mn Horse Expo in late April. We will have a row of fjords for presentation. It is a highlight of my year and Miss Anne is going to sneak away to present Lena for the crowd. With Linda Syverson-Kerr and Heike Lewandowski leading the fjords (WITH AUTHORITY!!!) through the crowds we have the whole process down to a sciencewe look pretty darn col :) Hope to see many of you.as alwaysif you have a horse for sale or a stallion you want featuredsend hand out info my way. Linda Baker Lottie near Grantsburg, WI 22735 Hanson Point Road Grantsburg, WI 54840 On 2/27/06 5:30 PM, Green Valley Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Green Valley Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] MWFHC WINTER MEETING CLINIC Neither rain, sleet or snow keep 90 members from attending the annual winter clinic and meeting held February 18 19, 2006 at the Minnesota Equestrian Center in Winona, MN. These Fjord members are as hardy and versatile as their fjords. Karen Maas, our clinician, who is a carded judge of many breeds and an NFHR Evaluator did an outstanding job of helping us understand what a judge is looking for when placing horses in a show class. Karen, a great teacher, is also a fountain of knowledge answering questions with ease. A big thanks to the following who brought and performed with their horses: Mike Jehlicka Helen Schadler, Kristin Lee, Heike Lewandowski, Linda Baker Lottie, Kathy Monroe Nancy Barmore, Phillip Odden Else Bigton, and Debbie Ulrich. Classes included showmanship, english riding, western riding, a jump course, ground driving, driving single horse, driving pairs and log pull. The horses were first shown by their owners and then members had an opportunity to try hands on in many of the events. There were individuals I have never seen in the arena before trying showmanship, ground driving and log pull. The fjords were all well behaved. Heike showed her stallion performing a jump course and then several girls had an opportunity to try their hand with Heike¹s stallion. Mentors such as Bob Gudknecht, Rich Hotovy and Mike Sadlon helped in harnessing pairs and then later demonstrated their skills in the log pull. Had it been timed, I think Bob G. had the fastest log pull time as the audience urged and cheered him on. Phil Odden and Mike Jehlicka did a great job showing their pairs driving. Debbie Ulrich said, ³I was glad I brought my horses, and especially Raude..what a wonderful horse. I tried to learn as much as I could and participated in so many thingsand learning is exhausting! My friends, who helped, are so wonderful and had a good time. I think they want fjords now! I think the weekend turned out really well.² Linda Syverson-Kerr was the ring steward and helped to keep the program moving along smoothly. Laurie With, a member from Little Falls, MN, took photos of the many owners and participants. Thanks for volunteering! The dinner was held at Signatures, where the NFHR 25th dinner will be held, and it was excellent. Dinner was followed by the MWFHC meeting. The officers had spent the day at meetings so President Chuck Kelly could quickly move us through important discussions. Thanks for your hard work. The Blue Earth Show will be July 24-26, 2006 and the NFHR 25th celebration will be October 12-15, 2006. Information about the Blue Earth Show will be posted on www.mwfhc.org and the NFHR 25th on www.nfhr.com . The NFHR 25th Celebration will be held at the Minnesota Equestrian Center in Winona, MN. It will include an NFHR Evaluation, Stallion Row, A Evening of Dancing Fjord Horses, and a Horse Show. There are more details on the NFHR website. Sign up early for a hotel room. Thanks to the members who have already volunteered, but we can still use your help. It was stated there has been a lot of confusion at trying to book a hotel at Riverport and Holiday Inn. Hopefully they have their problems resolved now. Please call the hotel directly and book a room and tell them it is under the block of the Norwegian Fjord Horse Show (code NFH). Thanks for all who attended the MWFHC winter meeting and clinic. It was another memorable event. Events like these are truly enjoyable to attend; both educational as well as a wonderful place to meet new
MWFHC Winter Meeting Clinic
This message is from: Green Valley Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] MWFHC WINTER MEETING CLINIC Neither rain, sleet or snow keep 90 members from attending the annual winter clinic and meeting held February 18 19, 2006 at the Minnesota Equestrian Center in Winona, MN. These Fjord members are as hardy and versatile as their fjords. Karen Maas, our clinician, who is a carded judge of many breeds and an NFHR Evaluator did an outstanding job of helping us understand what a judge is looking for when placing horses in a show class. Karen, a great teacher, is also a fountain of knowledge answering questions with ease. A big thanks to the following who brought and performed with their horses: Mike Jehlicka Helen Schadler, Kristin Lee, Heike Lewandowski, Linda Baker Lottie, Kathy Monroe Nancy Barmore, Phillip Odden Else Bigton, and Debbie Ulrich. Classes included showmanship, english riding, western riding, a jump course, ground driving, driving single horse, driving pairs and log pull. The horses were first shown by their owners and then members had an opportunity to try hands on in many of the events. There were individuals I have never seen in the arena before trying showmanship, ground driving and log pull. The fjords were all well behaved. Heike showed her stallion performing a jump course and then several girls had an opportunity to try their hand with Heike’s stallion. Mentors such as Bob Gudknecht, Rich Hotovy and Mike Sadlon helped in harnessing pairs and then later demonstrated their skills in the log pull. Had it been timed, I think Bob G. had the fastest log pull time as the audience urged and cheered him on. Phil Odden and Mike Jehlicka did a great job showing their pairs driving. Debbie Ulrich said, “I was glad I brought my horses, and especially Raude…..what a wonderful horse. I tried to learn as much as I could and participated in so many thingsand learning is exhausting! My friends, who helped, are so wonderful and had a good time. I think they want fjords now! I think the weekend turned out really well.” Linda Syverson-Kerr was the ring steward and helped to keep the program moving along smoothly. Laurie With, a member from Little Falls, MN, took photos of the many owners and participants. Thanks for volunteering! The dinner was held at Signatures, where the NFHR 25th dinner will be held, and it was excellent. Dinner was followed by the MWFHC meeting. The officers had spent the day at meetings so President Chuck Kelly could quickly move us through important discussions. Thanks for your hard work. The Blue Earth Show will be July 24-26, 2006 and the NFHR 25th celebration will be October 12-15, 2006. Information about the Blue Earth Show will be posted on www.mwfhc.org and the NFHR 25th on www.nfhr.com . The NFHR 25th Celebration will be held at the Minnesota Equestrian Center in Winona, MN. It will include an NFHR Evaluation, Stallion Row, A Evening of Dancing Fjord Horses, and a Horse Show. There are more details on the NFHR website. Sign up early for a hotel room. Thanks to the members who have already volunteered, but we can still use your help. It was stated there has been a lot of confusion at trying to book a hotel at Riverport and Holiday Inn. Hopefully they have their problems resolved now. Please call the hotel directly and book a room and tell them it is under the block of the Norwegian Fjord Horse Show (code NFH). Thanks for all who attended the MWFHC winter meeting and clinic. It was another memorable event. Events like these are truly enjoyable to attend; both educational as well as a wonderful place to meet new people, make new friends, reconnect with old friends and talk about how fjord horses enrich our lives. Thanks, Sophie Fiedler, Phillip Odden, Linda Syverson-Kerr Debbie Ulrich
Re: MWFHC winter meeting -- Watch the weather!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks! It was +40 here yesterday, but below zero today! Horses are still shedding piles of hair. We have been spoiled this winter. Suzan, in cold Minnesota Every exit is an entry somewhere. â Tom Stoppard
Re: MWFHC Winter Meeting
This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I was wondering how long it would take to get the great news out about the really really nice time we all had at the winter meeting. It was such a fun time and the auction was the best. I think we all got caught up in the excitment of outbidding on both the silent items and the live part. I also hope everyone made it home without any mishap in the storm. I for one had an uneventful drive home except for about 30 miles of state road 93 they forgot to plow just south of Eau Claire. I hope I was the only one on that stretch, I just took my time and all was well. There was much to learn at the clinics and from the other members too. We are all excited about this year at Blue Earth and look forward to celebrating the 20th year there under the Green Giant. So thank you everyone who organized this and brought their horses for the clinic. Carol M. Pat Holland wrote: This message is from: Pat Holland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Apparently everyone is recuperating from the week end - so I'll step up and report a bit about our Midwest Fjord Horse Club Winter Meeting and Clinic in Winona, Mn this past week end. See you all in Blue Earth July 25-26-27th. Pat Holland -- Built Fjord Tough Carol M. On Golden Pond N. Wisconsin
Re: MWFHC Winter Meeting
This message is from: Pat Holland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Apparently everyone is recuperating from the week end - so I'll step up and report a bit about our Midwest Fjord Horse Club Winter Meeting and Clinic in Winona, Mn this past week end. It was very well attended, a bit over 100 members came and it was great to see you all. Clinicians Wes Licht and John Gurtner gave demonstrations in driving, draft and riding at the new Minnesota Equestrian Center. Dan Nauman did an outstanding job organizing the Auction which brought in somewhere near $4,000. And Rich Hotovy was down right entertainer of the year as Auctioneer. One of the highlights was the bidding of Patti Walter's beautiful Fjord Afghan she made with over 500 hours worth of work. The bidding was supported by several remarkable members whom took it to a final bid of $850. It was a great demonstration of what our Midwest Club is all about, the support of one another in particular and the club in general. The Winter Meeting Chairman was Sophie Fiedler and with the help of Phil Odden and Linda Syverson-Kerr they provided a fine venue for us all to enjoy. Linda Syverson - Kerr should be duly noted for her non stop involvement of which we never saw her pause or take a breath. See you all in Blue Earth July 25-26-27th. Pat Holland
MWFHC WINTER MEETING
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This message is from Linda Syverson-Kerr, @ [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Group! Say, I wanted to give those of you attending the winter meeting and those that are thinking of attending, an update. If you HAVE NOT booked your room yet please do so, 50 were on hold under FJORD GROUP. There are only 6 left. The hotel is not more then 10-15 minutes from where the action is on Saturday and Sunday. There is a lunch stand at the arena that will be open to purchase lunch at, if you wish not to leave the grounds. I stopped by today and spoke with the owner, she indicated that they try to keep the temp at 60 degrees inside the arena. My friend, Lise, will be running the hippology stations at the arena (if you wish to test your knowledge). There will be 3/4 age groups. Winners will be announced and awarded a prize at the evening meal. This will be a fun, eventful and a great learning experience for all ages. I look forward to the silent auction, as I see in the news letter a lot on wonderful items donated. I look forward to the break from winter, and a weekend of FJORDS. I hope to see you there. Have a safe drive. Linda Syverson Kerr
MWFHC Winter Meeting: Lodging -- another phone number
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For those of you who want to make lodging reservations for the Midwest Fjord Horse Club's winter meeting: For the past several days, the hotel's toll free number 800-595-0606 does not seem to be working correctly. We alerted the hotel to this problem today. You may want to use the hotel's direct dial number 507-452-0606 to make reservations. More about this event at http://mwfhc.org/ DeeAnna
MWFHC Winter meeting -- date change
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sophie, the chairperson for the Winter Meeting, has just let me know the dates for the Midwest Fjord Horse Club Winter Meeting have had to be changed due to scheduling conflicts. The meeting will now be Feb. 18-20, 2005, but it will still be in Winona, Minnesota. When I know more details, I will put the information on the MWFHC website at http://mwfhc.org/ DeeAnna
MWFHC Winter Meeting, Feb 27-29
This message is from: Katherine Carter [EMAIL PROTECTED] If those of you in the MWFHC are looking for more program sponsors for the Blue Earth show, you might want to check with the Nordic World shop in Frost, MN, right next to Blue Earth. We stopped in the shop after the show last summer and the owner (Sondra, I think) said she would like to advertise in the program. Her shop had a great collection of hard-to-find books and other scandinavian items; I got a lovely Norwegian painting of a Fjord pulling a load of wood. You could contact her thru her webpage at www.nordicworld.com. -Kathy in ME
MWFHC Winter Meeting, Feb 27-29
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Midwest Fjord Horse Club (MWFHC) now has its website up and running at http://mwfhc.org For those of you with a sl internet connection like me, I PROMISE the website will load reasonably quickly for you! Mike May has kindly added a link on the NFHR website, so if you forget the MWFHC website address, you can still find it via the NFHR website. WINTER MEETING Information about the upcoming MWFHC Winter Meeting is now available on the website. Please visit http://mwfhc.org and click on Events. The meeting is Friday-Sunday, February 27-29, 2004, in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Non-members are welcome to attend. Information available on the website includes an agenda, maps, lodging information, and a printable registration form. This information is the work of the Meeting Committee of Sharon Falck, Sophie Fiedler, Wanda Hase Patti Walter. BLUE EARTH SHOW Preliminary information is also on the Events part of the website for the Upper Midwest Fjord Horse Show aka Blue Earth. The show is Monday-Wednesday, July 26-28, 2004, at the Faribault County Fairground in Blue Earth, Minnesota. I hope to add registration forms, classes, etc. as this information becomes available. If you have any comments, problems, or questions about the new website or the information contained in it, please send them to me. I am very interested to know how I can make this website as helpful, pleasant, and easy to use as possible. Thanks! DeeAnna Postville Iowa USA
Re: MWFHC Winter Meeting
This message is from: CNielsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, just a quick note--if anyone is interested-- the Super 8 has a pool also and it's about a block from the White house.I work across the street from the Super 8.It's not a big town but there is a Pizza Hut but everything usually shuts down fairly early.can't wait --it's always a lot of fun. Randi in s.w.Wisc. - Original Message - From: Dave Patti Jo Walter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjord horse fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 12:50 PM Subject: MWFHC Winter Meeting This message is from: Dave Patti Jo Walter [EMAIL PROTECTED] The official registration form for the club's winter meeting is in the mail and on my desk so I want to get the word out to everyone about the Midwest Fjord Horse Club's Winter Meeting. The dates are Friday March 28-Sunday March 30, 2003. We will be meeting at the White House Ramada Inn in Richland Center WI. A block of rooms has been reserved at the White House Ramada Inn 1-800-585-3865, single $59.33, double $63.86. Also a block of rooms reserved at the Super 8, 1-608-647-8988 (1-800-800-8000)short drive away for $61.60 single and $65.70 double. The White House has a swimming pool and restaurant but only 20 rooms has been quaranteed, so call early! Cash bar, lower level, Friday night and Sat. evening. Arrangement have been made for Sat. lunch and dinner, Sunday Brunch and 2 coffee breaks. Friday night dinner and Sat. breakfast you are on your own. Wayne Hipsley, NFHR Evaluator and Fjord judge will be presenting the seminar. Sat. 8-12/1:30-5 Sun. 8-10/11-2 MWFHC will hold it's meeting immediately following the 6:30PM dinner on Sat. FEES: Individual member $50 per person, Family $75 per couple, Non-member $65 per person. MEALS: $45 per person for SAT. lunch, SAT. Dinner, Sun. Brunch and 2 coffee breaks Send to MWFHC C/O Sharon Falck 201 12th AVE NE, Oelwein IA 50662 POSTMARKED BY MARCH 10th 2003 Email myself Patti Walter [EMAIL PROTECTED] or Sharon Falck at [EMAIL PROTECTED] with any questions. Fax for Sharon 319-283-3175 phone 319-283-3164 Hope to see you all there! WE HAVE SNOW AND IT'S GORGEOUS. Been enjoying riding all week in it, just love it! Patti Jo Walter Francis Creek Fjords Two Rivers WI
MWFHC Winter Meeting
This message is from: Dave Patti Jo Walter [EMAIL PROTECTED] The official registration form for the club's winter meeting is in the mail and on my desk so I want to get the word out to everyone about the Midwest Fjord Horse Club's Winter Meeting. The dates are Friday March 28-Sunday March 30, 2003. We will be meeting at the White House Ramada Inn in Richland Center WI. A block of rooms has been reserved at the White House Ramada Inn 1-800-585-3865, single $59.33, double $63.86. Also a block of rooms reserved at the Super 8, 1-608-647-8988 (1-800-800-8000)short drive away for $61.60 single and $65.70 double. The White House has a swimming pool and restaurant but only 20 rooms has been quaranteed, so call early! Cash bar, lower level, Friday night and Sat. evening. Arrangement have been made for Sat. lunch and dinner, Sunday Brunch and 2 coffee breaks. Friday night dinner and Sat. breakfast you are on your own. Wayne Hipsley, NFHR Evaluator and Fjord judge will be presenting the seminar. Sat. 8-12/1:30-5 Sun. 8-10/11-2 MWFHC will hold it's meeting immediately following the 6:30PM dinner on Sat. FEES: Individual member $50 per person, Family $75 per couple, Non-member $65 per person. MEALS: $45 per person for SAT. lunch, SAT. Dinner, Sun. Brunch and 2 coffee breaks Send to MWFHC C/O Sharon Falck 201 12th AVE NE, Oelwein IA 50662 POSTMARKED BY MARCH 10th 2003 Email myself Patti Walter [EMAIL PROTECTED] or Sharon Falck at [EMAIL PROTECTED] with any questions. Fax for Sharon 319-283-3175 phone 319-283-3164 Hope to see you all there! WE HAVE SNOW AND IT'S GORGEOUS. Been enjoying riding all week in it, just love it! Patti Jo Walter Francis Creek Fjords Two Rivers WI
Tape of MWFHC Winter Meeting
This message is from: Mariposa Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] I just wanted to let people know that I have a video tape of most of the Brian and Ursula Jensen clinic from Galena this year. I am in the process of redoing our living room and as soon as that is done I can hook the T.V. / VCR back up to make copies for anyone who wants one. For those of you who already contacted me about a copy, hang in there! (I'm putting up the cherry raised panel wainscoting right now and should be done in about ten days or so :) For those of you who have cheap ugly paneling in their living room and want to change it... good luck, you'll need it!! I can make copies for $10.00 (which will include shipping) for anyone. Just let me know. Mark McGinley Mariposa Farm 30165 County Highway C Washburn WI 54891 715-373-2906
MWFHC WINTER MEETING/CLINIC
This message is from: Dave Walter [EMAIL PROTECTED] I wanted to write about the MWFHC winter's meeting/clinic that was held this last weekend in Galena IL. We just got home, got the horse settled in and everything else unpacked as well. I had to write and since I am going in for knee surgery tomorrow morning(have to be there at 4:30AM, surgery 7:30AM-why 3 hrs who knows?) I didn't want to put off writing this incase I could not get to the computer for a few days. The weekend was just wonderful. The weather was iffy, but for the most part the bad stuff was not bad or we got it at night. I think Gayle and Anne would disagree, they thought it was pretty cold and nasty. Heard they had asked to hold the meeting in Hawaii but the club was just too cheap!!! (kidding) I was fortunate enough to be asked to bring our gelding, OH Silas to ride the introductory eval. english test with Anne Appleby commenting. She is wonderful! I can not say enough good about her, she is honest, sweet, knowledgeable, humble, great with horse and people, very nice to be around, just makes you feel so comfortable. I felt like I had private lessons with her all weekend, what an honor. I rode the test and then Anne cut it down and showed the people what some of the things Judges are looking for, steady tempos, smooth transitions, distinct gaits, bend, on the bit and the people seemed to really like that. They were able to see the difference as she would ask me to show them a good trot, then a slow or fast trot, one that was slow, fast, slow, fast, etc. Having a visual helps so much. Nancy Hotovy rode the western introductory and the advance with Gayle Ware commenting. Another woman with incredible knowledge. I did not know how funny Gayle is, she keeps you in stitches all the time. These two woman are just incredible, you people out west you are very very blessed I was just trying to soak in everything they had to say. I know our club was very glad they came to share and help us learn how we can show our Fjords to the best of their ability. Rich Hotovy had Bob Gudknecht driving his mare in the draft test as Rich told what was to be done. Hotovy's used the same mare for riding as for draft and she is wonderful! Smooth, steady and totally willing and obedient. Rich has trained her right, when she hears him start to talk to other people, I think she knows she better take a nap as it could be awhile, cause she never moves until told to, and if you know Rich it could be a while! They just did a outstanding job. Believe we had around 70 in attendance. Those that came out inspite of the weather were sure glad they did. The MWFHC is a progressive and active group. One that works well together and yet is very diverse, it's a great club. A big Thank you to Green Valley Farms in Galena IL, Pat Holland, Sophie and Howard Fielder plus staff all work so hard to put on a great meeting/clinic. On Sunday GVF had an Open House to show off their new stallion plus their other studs. I know everyone was impressed with their stock. They truly are looking to keep the breed pure with great quality. They should be very proud. Not only do they have great stock they have a great facility where they can train them the way they need to be, so they will be great quality working Fjords. Thank you again, Anne and Gayle for surviving our Midwest winter, I'll try and work on the executive committee to move it to Hawaii next year, actually that sounds good to me!! Any Fjords in Hawaii though Patti Jo Walter and Silas
MWFHC Winter Meeting/Clinic
This message is from: Dave Walter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just a friendly reminder that the due date for the MWFHC Winter Meeting and Driving Clinic with Sharon Makaurat in Galena IL, is Feb. 1st. All dues must be paid by Feb. 1st as well. If anyone needs a registration form you may e-mail Pat Holland at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call her at 815 777-6008. She told me this is going to be the greatest event since the birth of Christ. Well I don't know about you but his is highest on my list, so I'm counting on a great clinic/meeting. There still is time to get in on this great event, but do get your forms in. Patti in Wisconsin, looked warm outside, but it wasn't. Sunny and sub zero today.
MWFHC winter meeting
This message is from: Philis Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Fjord people, A voice in the snowy northern Minnesota wilderness (at last). Now I can take my Fjords out for a sleigh ride. We've had bare ground all of December; rare up here. I have a question about the Midwest Fjord Meeting in Galena, Illinois. Because of my job commitment, I cannot attend the meeting and learning(training) sessions that Wayne Hipsley will conduct. Would anybody video the sessions and have for sale such video? Profits possibly going to Wayne and,or MWFHC. If this is a possibility, please let me know. I have to play a concert in Duluth, MN with the DSS orchestra that week-end. My Fjords are happy for the new snow. They are rolling, digging, jumping, running and laying in the white stuff. True Norwegians of some sort!
