New Foals!
This message is from: Lori Albrough [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just wanted to share our birth announcements this year Felix had a new daughter and a new son born here at Bluebird Lane! All went well and the mommas and little ones are doing great! Raldiene, who is by Prisco's sire, Halstor, had a fantastic little filly who has just captured my heart. This filly is so typey and so charming, I just love everything about her. Her name is Ibis (EYE-biss) and when I call her, even if she is way out in pasture, she throws up her head and answers mee-he-he-heee then comes to greet me. Cindy (Ostar) at 23 years of age had a super athletic little colt, his name is Koel, and the moves on him are so entertaining, sometimes he scarcely touches the ground. He keeps his mom busy, that is for sure. I guess that is nature's way of getting the figure back in a hurry. Our foal watch system, consisting of an infrared camera which I can rotate by remote control, infrared spotlight so it all works in the pitch dark, microwave receiver and transmitter (no cables from barn to house) and monitor in our bedroom - the whole system constructed by my electronics hobbyist husband Stefan - worked perfectly again this year, and I was present for both births. Raldiene foaled at 3:30 am on the first night of watching her, I woke at 3:20 and saw her circle and lay down, her tail was twitching in that way it does. We sprinted out there and attended the birth of wonderful Ibis. Cindy I had been watching every hour through the night for two nights and she was acting totally casual, although the signs from her udder said it was time. I put her out on grass Friday morning and started cleaning her stall when I got a funny feeling and looked out the window in time to see her lay down and the water break. So she foaled outside, which was quite lovely with the grass, dandelions, sun and breeze. I sat behind her, and when she sat up in between contractions to have a bite of grass, I moved his feet to remind her to concentrate and get this baby born. Other than that, she really didn't need my help, but I feel I owe it to my mares to make every effort to be there for them. At any rate, I sure didn't need to worry that Cindy was too old :-) This is Cindy's 9th foal and she looks so great, is totally sound, and before getting big in foal was being ridden 6 days per week. You can see photos of our new arrivals on our web site at http://bluebirdlane.com/arrivals.html Also, I have one horse left on my sales list, a super gelding sired by Flotren, he is five years old and grey in colour. This horse has a SOLID temperament and wonderful gaits, with an especially good canter. I have owned him since he was a yearling and he has been brought along by me in dressage training. He has a great attitude to work, he loves it. He's entered for his first open dressage show next weekend, I can't wait! This is a great horse for a timid rider as he is so steady, and for anyone interested in riding dressage because he is well trained and such a nice mover. Our National FEI Pony Dressage Coach said Valebu is one Fjord that truly moves like a dressage horse. Check him out if interested! http://bluebirdlane.com/saleslist.html Lori Lori Albrough Bluebird Lane Fjords Moorefield Ontario http://www.bluebirdlane.com
Re: congrats to all new with new foals..
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello everyone, It is very exciting to hear about all the new arrivals! I just brought home our younger mare Budeia after what we hope was a successful insemination on Sat. I was a bit embarassed going to Fed-Ex asking for a semen shipment...new experiences..:) Our older mare Agneta is at 318 days and we are axiously awaiting the arrival of her little one. She is definately nesting. Each night she walks straight to her stall which is very deep in straw and she gives me that big doe-eyed look and a big sigh. We are getting some needed rain and everything is so green. As I headed out after midnight to check on Aggie I smelled skunk. I kept thinking what a sight I would be in my flannel nightie coverered with horse hair and skunk! Spring days are exciting.. Have a great day:) Kathy Rollins
Re: New Foals at Beaver Dam Farm SALE HORSES
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Carol I like Ranier better than Remco which sounds like a company logo. How wonderful to get the worries over with in one fell swoop Congratulations Jean Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle Barnes Noble Book Stores
Re: New Foals at Beaver Dam Farm SALE HORSES
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Arthur Rivoire) Hello Everybody from Carol Rivoire at Beaver Dam Farm in Nova Scotia - We've had our two foals for the year, and Boy!, am I glad that's over. I was really nervous this year fearing that one of the mares would have a difficult birth. I was particularly concerned about Riena, a 4 yr. old imported from Holland. Not that I had any reason to be particularly concerned, other than the fact that this was her first foal. No real reason, but nevertheless, I was worried!!! Riena was overdue by about 10 days. Stine, the other pregnant mare wasn't due for about 10 days. Guess what? They both foaled early Thursday morning at about the same time. We could tell because both foals were equally wet. They also foaled within 20' of each other as that's where we found the placentas. Isn't that amazing? I wish somebody could tell me how this happens. --- Since last Thursdays 'Miracle', I've heard that women living together will menstruate at the same time. Must be the same phenonomen. I told you sometime ago that I wanted to name at least one of the foals after the two mares that died in the barn fire in Newfoundland, RANI and REINE. I thought we'd get a filly this year after three colts last year. Now, I have to figure a way to masculinize the names Rani Reine. I was thinking one of the colts could be - BDF RAN REINER. It has a nice, strong ring to it, I think. I'd also like to name one of them after a young man from Holland who was with us several years ago. We've stayed in touch and maintained the friendship. His name is REMCO. This is Beaver Dam Farm's R year. Riena's colt is perfectly formed, cute, very lively, and little only in comparison to Stine's colt who is unbelievably HUGE, MUSCLED TRULY GORGEOUS IMPRESSIVE. He's a full brother to BDF Kanada King, BDF Obelisk, and BDF Malcolm Locke. He's terribly long-legged, and was born with his hooves knuckled over. However, I wasn't too concerned as I've seen this before and it corrects itself quite quickly. This colt couldn't even walk on his feet, he was so over at the fetlocks. So, we put him in a stall, and stared Physical Therapy . . . a really useful kind of Imprint Training. We just pulled on his pasterns and gently stretched the tendon. The next day, he was much better, and by Saturday, he was walking flat on his hooves. We think Stine's colt may be a red dun, and if so he'll be stunning because the stripe is very distinct, just not black . . . so far, anyway. We'll have to wait and see, but I'm hoping for a gorgeous red dun. There are other signs as well. One hoof is definitely lighter. And, most interesting of all, is that the skin of his scrotum is not black. --- We're betting on a beautiful red dun. ~~ SALE HORSES - MIRA - 14 yr. old Norwegian imported mare. In foal to Gjest. Drives. Green broke to ride. Excellent quality mare that produces beautiful foals with her gorgeous head. --- Offered at very attractive price. JACOB - 5 yr. old gelding. Tall, big good looking. A really nice horse professionally trained to ride and drive. Has had (so far) 5 months professional driving training. Great character and temperament. Ideal competetive or family horse. A hands down favorite here with everybody. Our trainer is begging me to keep him for our Beginner Driving Vacations. SASKA - 8 yr. old mare. Daughter of the wonderful imported stallion, Holunder. At BDF on consignment and for re-training. She's super gentle and kind. Rides drives. Going well, but needs more good quality training. I really like this mare. I find her extremely soft and pleasant. She deserves a kind and permanent home. You will like her as much as I do. KASPAR - 4 yr. old gelding. Son of Solar. Very nice and good looking. Just started his driving training, and going well. JARLE - 2 yr. old gelding, sired by Solar, and out of top Dutch Keur mare. A very high quality horse. Good looking with excellent temperament. Started his driving training with us last Fall, then went back to his owner. Now he's back to start in harness, and for sale. An excellent horse for a good owner. BDF QUENTIN DURWARD - 1 yr. gelding sired by Gjest, out of beautiful Dutch mare. This is a gorgeous horse with a temperament you won't believe. FULL BROTHER TO BDF IDAR, the dressage horse owned by Elaine Olsen in Los Angeles. FULL BROTHER TO BDF MISS NAVETA, the beautiful driving horse owned by Betsy and Michael Scott in MN. A lovely gelding sired by Gjest, out of one of our best mares. QUINTESSA - Yearling filly sired by KONGGARD, out of imported Norwegian mare. Absolutely beautiful filly with excellent character. Well mannered and very sociable. Can do anything with her. IMPORTED 2 YR. OLD FILLIES - Still a few available. Call for details. Best Regards, Carol Rivoire Carol and Arthur Rivoire Beaver Dam Farm
Re: New foals, BEARS, Colored Fjords, Gelding SOLD
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi everyone from warm, ( 87 ) overcast, humid : ( So. Calif.Ek. Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday weekend planned, we are stuck in a holding pattern, watching this eating machine mare, that is now due to foal. ( 30th ) We ran a cable from our old cam corder, to our VCR, strung it up over her stall with baling twine, ( very high tech ) and watch her big belly twich and jump from our recliner chair. We have caught all other foalings here using this method, just a little tough when there is a breeze, makes you a bit sea sick ! So far, shes all bagged up, nipples full, softend up back end, VERY uncomfortable, but no waxW I want wax!!! My mare streams milk on her last day, so we always know, but this one is going to try and trick us. ; ( Congrats Suzan on your new foal.! I would tease you about taking a refresher class in A+P, but have prob. heard it by now. Sophie is a tough one to change to a male sounding name, so would suggest picking out a new name ASAP to avoid gender confusion.VBG Cant wait to see him in July ! BTW my Belgian is named Sophie. I have an opinion on BEAR SIGHTINGS while trail riding. YOU ARE WAY TOO CLOSE TO THAT BEAR ! ! ! I heard that some old packers in Mt. call those little bells you can hang off your horse, DINNER BELLS.enough said on that ! Interesting thread on the colors of the Fjords, I have a mare, very light, almost white, with a black stripe, that is out of Leigjo N-1945, the imported Stallion who has sired some white / light Fjords. I sure would love a picture of him, ( Anita ) if you are still on the list. Will send you some of Jule'. Diane, I also love the Durango area of Colorado, and also up the hill from you in Uray (sp?) May be seeing the sites there this summer. Michele, I own a filly Oscars Sweet Korina out of Opal, your new mare. I remember her, she is LOVELY and I will be interested to see Korinas sibling, who is she bred too? Korina is a sweet, beautiful tall filly, who is begining to assert herself in the herd, by keeping her buddies away from the feed ! Cant wait till she slows down growing a bit, typical 2 yr old butt in the air, and all legs. * Jackie ( PAV AUSSIE ) and I are playing hookey this weekend, for the Holiday, so there will be NO FJORD CHAT this Sun. evening. We will be back next week at 9 PM Eastern time, horse room # 1, at PetsandVets. Last but not least..Thanks for all the interest in our big Gelding we offered for sale, Knute was sold yesterday, and left this AM for No. Calif. Knute will be ridden by a nice lady, Denise, for trail, and some playing gymcanna. Hope we sparked an interest in her to drive him, and we are sure glad to sell Knute to such a wonderful home ! Miss him already.Congratulations Denise ! Be safe everyone, wear those helmets, and drive a little too fast ! BG Lisa Pedersen PAV FJORDS
Names for your new Foals
This message is from: Mike May [EMAIL PROTECTED] I found this interesting site yesterday. It lists names for babies for you. If you pick the ethnic orgin of Scandinavian, it will list only Scandinavian names. You can pick the letter with which the name begins or ends if you want and of course the gender. Try it out. The URL is: http://www.babycenter.com/babyname/index.html Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry http://www.nfhr.com Mike May, Registrar mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Webster, NY, USA (Suburb of Rochester) Voice 716-872-4114 FAX 716-787-0497 ===
