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This message is from: Rachel Huson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everybody, I have just joined Fjord horse digest. To introduce myself (Rachel) and Lily - We live in Worcestershire, UK. I have had Lily, a 13.3hh (is this measurement universally understood?) 8 year old Fjord mare since Easter 2008, and love her more and more each day! I originally went for a Fjord because they seemed to be staightforward and even tempered, and I needed a steady companion for a nutcase!. I find Lily to be those things, but also intelligent, loving and a huge personality. I ride her out as often as I can, usually on our own, in the Worcesteshire countryside, which as mutual trust increases between us is enjoyable to us both. Next summer, I might venture to some local shows which would be a first for me. I ride her in a treeless saddle, which she likes, and quite a strong bit (a British "Tom Thumb" - which I understand is different to an American one) as although benign, she is very strong, and takes little or no notice of a snaffle. I have enjoyed reading the discussions on Fjord horse digest. Regards to you all, Rachel Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
hello from new subscriber
This message is from: "Rosemary Cota" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
New Subscriber Introduction & Seeking a Fjord Gelding
This message is from: Emily Wigley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hello Fjord Enthusiasts,
My name is Emily Wigley, and I live on Vashon Island, Washington,
US. Our Fjord is enjoyed both as a family horse by our my teen
daughter (when she wants something really obedient and different from
her own horse) and me, and as a school horse in my riding school. I
teach English riding to children and adults, specializing in
beginners. Nothing is better than seeing a person trot or canter for
the first time on a Fjord! Her name is Lite Jenta, and we call her
Buttermilk Biscuit she is a Lite Jenta, but she is such a little
biscuit, it just fits, so we call her that too! Biscuit is 12,
coming 13, and is 14.1, fit as a fiddle and g-o-r-g-e-o-u-s! But you
all know that, she's a Fjord! One of my favorite things about
Biscuit is her instant read of my students - she knows who needs to
be challenged ("ask correctly or I'll never do what you want!") or
cared for with caution. She is a gem of a teaching partner, and I
adore her. At 14.1 she is my small-horse-big-pony, and anyone can
ride her. I still remind myself when dismounting that she is lower
to the ground than the other horses I ride, as I am 5'11".
One of my students is looking for a Fjord, and if you know of a nice
one who fits the bill, please be in touch with me. We seek a 9+ year
old gelding with very solid training and life experience for arena
work, trail riding and general fun. A pleasant, unflappable horse
who goes well in the arena and on the trail in a snaffle bit would
have a fantastic home with this man, and will be boarded at my farm
(lucky me!). Please let me know if you know a Fjord who would fit;
we are willing to travel in Washington, Oregon, and B.C and maybe
a little farther if the horse is really right! Negotiable for
price. Thank you!
I look forward to reading and learning from this list!
Emily
Emily Wigley
Fish Bowl Farm
Vashon Island, Washington
http://www.fishbowlfarm.com
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
206-463-5473
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This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Welcome Yvonne. I am 79 and have one fjord and a large Trakehner. Started a bit late! I lived in Germany for three years way back when and love the place. Where was your home? I find it is a "long" trip to the riding arena so have not been riding. These fjords are so reliable though I should get up there. Hope you enjoy the list. Jean G. Author "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 46-49 Send $20 to: PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563
new subscriber
This message is from: "Yvonne Hursh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi! Just to say, "Hello", I have on the place a Norwegian Fjord Horse stallion, A2Z Cody, son of Leif, great disposition and topnotch conformation and his gelding son, Arne. I'm 75, retired last year from owning and operating a healthfood store for 21 years. I garden, have Bluefaced Leicester sheep and Great Pyrenees just for them: chickens, guineas, geese and ducks. I think that's all the livestock at present. My daughter has the three mares in Maine, now hers. I'm an hour's drive east of Kansas City more or less, a born again christian, musician, avid reader of Tolkien, gardening, scriptures, etc., a spinner, knitter, and soon-to-be weaver. I wish I had time to ride, but that would most likely give my children heart failure. Maybe, next year I will find the time to get back into the saddle; it would do me good. "It makes a man imperious to sit a horse". That, I suppose, is why it was illegal in Germany till modern times for a commoner to get astride a horse. Keep the competition down, you know. By the way, while in the healthfood business, a horsewoman came in whose horse had a fatal virus. She had taken it to Missouri University Vet. School and found there was no cure and was discussing it with me. I told her what I had read about elderberries and that I had seen huge bushes of them in a backyard. She went to the house and requested the branches for her horse..and her horse was cured. May all our cures be so simple. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hello from new subscriber
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]
Re: new subscriber/owner
This message is from: "John Rooker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Welcome to the Fjord List, Sher! After meeting you and finally meeting Icemann in person, I know that you two will have a great time together. Icy's half bro', Villi says "Hey"! :) *** REPLY SEPARATOR *** On 1/8/03 at 6:39 AM Sher Bechtold wrote: >This message is from: "Sher Bechtold" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Good Morning, All! > My name is Sher and I live in Western New York State. At the ripe pld >age of 52, I've puchrased my first Fjordhorse. His name is BDF Icemann, >and >he is such a joy! We have been "bonding" since his arrival in October >2002, >and Icy is starting to be more like one of my dogs than he is a horse. He >follows me all over the paddock, and would rather be with me than with his >paddockmates, who are not Fjords, by the way. It's fantastic to see the >trust >in his eyes and to have it show in his manners.
Re: new subscriber/owner
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, > I have a question concerning the PMU mares. Why couldn't individuals > contact this "farmer" and buy a mare or mares from him outright, since time > is > of the essence? t Actually, most of these PMU farmers do not want the general public to know their location if it concerns the selling of PMU mares or foals. There has been so much public outcry, especially in the states, that the few times this has happened with him personally, it was a nightmare. So, when many of these farmers sell PMU stock, they either contact people who can buy a group, or take them to horse sales, or they have what is called "production sales". This is just the way it is done. Trust me, I would much prefer having the people contact him, myself, but he will not allow that. Lynda
new subscriber/owner
This message is from: "Sher Bechtold" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Good Morning, All! My name is Sher and I live in Western New York State. At the ripe pld age of 52, I've puchrased my first Fjordhorse. His name is BDF Icemann, and he is such a joy! We have been "bonding" since his arrival in October 2002, and Icy is starting to be more like one of my dogs than he is a horse. He follows me all over the paddock, and would rather be with me than with his paddockmates, who are not Fjords, by the way. It's fantastic to see the trust in his eyes and to have it show in his manners. I have a question concerning the PMU mares. Why couldn't individuals contact this "farmer" and buy a mare or mares from him outright, since time is of the essence? He would probably appreciate all the interest, and might delay his shipping them to slaughter if he had enough people who wanted one or more of them, but who had to scrape the money together for the purchase. This is just a question, not a flame or anything. I never write to these forums because some people are so sensitive, and I always choose my words carefully. But this thread caught my interest, and for the sake of the mares, thought individuals could contact this guy personally. Hope no one at UEF is offended or insulted.
new subscriber
This message is from: "Schulz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello Everyone: Just a quick introduction...I am a new subscriber to the list, and live in Harvard, MA . I own three horses and keep them here on my farm. One of the three is a fjord. I purchased him in September, he is four years old and rides and drives. I am mostly long-lining him now and having a wonderful time! Nan L-S Harvard, MA
A New Subscriber
Hello. There's a lady who is interested in buying a fjord, and I've been kind of helping her find the right people to connect with. She's been trying to subscribe to the list for several days now, with no success. Can you help her? Her email is: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for your help. It's always nice to get new fjord enthusiasts! Pamela
New subscriber from Virginia
This message is from: "Donald & Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello. I have been asked to introduce myself as a new list member. I live in Charlottesville, VA and I have an interest in eventually finding a pleasure driving Fjord. I am a member of the James River Driving Club in Richmond, VA which participates in many historical events that use horses & carriages to enhance the theme of the events that we take part in. Mostly, I am a pleasure driver (I don't show) and taking a trip down the road with my husband and son in our Meadowbrook is my ideal passtime (or will be in the near future when my son is old enough). We have three equines; an Andalusian, a Morgan, and a Paint Pony (she's the one I drive). We also have two labs and a Schipperke and two cats. That about sums it up!!! My interest in Fjords started when a friend took me to a farm that had a Fjord gelding there as a long standing farm resident and family member. He was the sweetest, cutest, and fatest pony I had ever seen! His full neck and beautifully kept mane really caught my eye. After spending a little time with him, I realized that his looks were only the icing on the cake. I have been hooked on this breed ever since. I love the strength and calm nature a Fjord has in a relatively small package. I look forward to the possibility of having a bumpersticker on my car that says, "Have You Driven a Fjord Lately?". Do they make bumperstickers like that??? I think it would be a total hoot, especially since I drive a Chevy! That's all for now. Happy Y2K to all the critters and list members! Sarah Vogeley New Forest Farm Charlottesville, VA
Re: New Subscriber to Fjordhorse Mailing List
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Gary, Welcome to fjord country. Lots of owners around western WA. Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle -Original Message- From: Thorson, Gary <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Fjordhose (E-mail) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tuesday, June 15, 1999 3:05 PM Subject: New Subscriber to Fjordhorse Mailing List >This message is from: "Thorson, Gary" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >Hi, I'm a new subscriber to the Fjordhorse Mailing List. My name is Gary >Thorson, and I live in Tumwater, Washington, USA. I have two Norwegian >Fjord horses, a 3 year old mare named Spunki, and a 2 year old gelding named >Ander. They are full brother and sister. I bought Spunki when she was 2 >months old, and Ander the day he was born. Spunki is 13.2 hands, and Ander >has caught up and is also 13.2 hands now, but he is a lot more muscular and >I'm sure he will be bigger. I started them both with ground work right from >the start. After having an Appaloosa and 3 Arabians, it is such a pleasure >to work with these smart and willing horses. I have been ground driving >both of them, and have started Spunki with some very light trail riding this >summer. ... Gary >
New Subscriber to Fjordhorse Mailing List
This message is from: "Thorson, Gary" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi, I'm a new subscriber to the Fjordhorse Mailing List. My name is Gary Thorson, and I live in Tumwater, Washington, USA. I have two Norwegian Fjord horses, a 3 year old mare named Spunki, and a 2 year old gelding named Ander. They are full brother and sister. I bought Spunki when she was 2 months old, and Ander the day he was born. Spunki is 13.2 hands, and Ander has caught up and is also 13.2 hands now, but he is a lot more muscular and I'm sure he will be bigger. I started them both with ground work right from the start. After having an Appaloosa and 3 Arabians, it is such a pleasure to work with these smart and willing horses. I have been ground driving both of them, and have started Spunki with some very light trail riding this summer. ... Gary
Re: New subscriber, Fences
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Jim and Barb Rohde. This is from [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Alex Wind) You don't say what you finances dictate in the way of just how much board fence you want. We built some very satisfactory fence about ten years ago. out of salt treated landscape timbers ($3.50 each) for the posts (some people consider this too light and specify 4x4's), and culled 8ft. oak boards ($1.00 each). You will need 6x6 posts at corners of field and to hang gates. We bought commercial painted and galvanized gates. The painted ones are cheaper but have to be repainted every five years or so. A 12 ft. gate is $60 aprox. To horses, a visual barrier is sufficient. Unless you have rival stallions, they are not going to be physically testing what you build. The main problem is digging all those post holes and trying to keep the lines straight when you hit rock ledges in your path. I don't know what your terrain is like, but ours has plenty of rocks. A couple of places we had to cheat by using shorter posts and setting in concrete when we couldn't get sufficient depth. It's best to lay out what you are going to do and hire a guy with a post hole digger on his tractor, unless you are rich in Kiboto's. We did a lot of ours by hand. The idea for a really sturdy fence, is in each section the top and bottom board end at that post and the middle board extends to the next section. That's assuming 16ft. boards, then the next section middle ends and top and bottom extend to next panel. If you get the picture. Once you have it built it takes very little maintenance, unless you are hell bent to have a perfect farmette and insist on painting it white (or brown) We just let ours weather and it's very satisfactory silver gray. Good luck and keep us posted (no pun intended) Fjording forever, Alex Wind (short for Alexandra; I'm female).
Re: New subscriber, Fences
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] We use half-round pressure treated pine posts, and 1x8 oak boards. it's important not to use pine boards, becuse pine can splinter so badly if a horse crashes into it. Oak has much more strength, and spring to it. Good luck with your fencing project! Jan
New subscriber, Fences
This message is from: "James A. Rohde" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> We recently bought our first horse. He is a 9 month old Fjord gelding. A beauty. We are currently boarding him with some friends. We are planning to put up some fencing and a 3 sided shelter for our horse. My husband would like to build wooden fencing. Can any one recommend or make suggestions regarding specifications? Thanks, Jim, Barb, Jake & Caleb Rohde Prairie du Chien, WI
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Welcome Krissy! Judging from your email address, you must be somewhere near to me - I'm in Franconia, NH with a fjord mare and gelding - where are you located? Carol Walker
Hi new subscriber! I am new 2.
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Fjordfolk, To answer your ?'s about naming Fjords, I went and bought a Norwegian/English dictionary, which is very helpful. For instance, I named my filly "Sollys" (sunshine) but found the the Fjord Registry already had one of those, so I added "skur" (shower) so her name is "Sollyskur." Now a Norwegian might laugh, if the sense of skur is the type you take in the morning instead of the weather type, but who cares I like the name. If she had turned out to be a male, I was going to call him "Svannen" (swan) for the shape of the neck. Etc. Etc. I have found it to be good for hours of enjoyment just reading the words, puzzling over the pronunciations, and daydreaming about going to Norway someday. See amazon.com for ordering such a book. I have found them to be prompt, responsive and reliable. I will have to get you all my profile soon. Right now I have to go muck the remaining 2 stalls, and get ready to teach a riding lesson at 10am. Keep Fjording, Alex Wind Harmony Farm Shawsville VA
Re: new subscriber
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 06:41 AM 4/3/99 -0500, you wrote: >This message is from: "nhmacs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Does anyone have good sources for Norwegian names? Well on the International Fjord-Net home page - http://www.thier.nl/fjord you will find a button for names. There is an extensive list of names there. They are not all Norwegian though. It is a Dutch site so a lot of them are Dutch names. Check it out though it is well worth the visit. === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Registrar Voice 716-872-4114 FAX 716-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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This message is from: "nhmacs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello! I am enjoying my new subscription to the mailing list. We have two fjords, soon to be three. Johanna is due in a couple of weeks. Grieg is now a gelding. I drive and ride Grieg (except that my harness broke last fall and I need another). Johanna, I ride mostly. I would like to learn how to work them. We have an organic vegetable farm and I would love to use them to start the soil. (I am fairly new to the world of fjords and have lots of questions). Does anyone have good sources for Norwegian names? Thanks! Krissy
New subscriber
This message is from: Sharon L. Falck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Fjord lovers , I have just subscribed and am excited about the exchange of ideas and information. I am secretary-treasurer of the Midwest Fjord Horse Club. We organized in 1963 and have 138 families as members. The Upper Midwest Fjord Horse Show on July 28 & 29 , 1998 will be proceeded by an NFHR sanctioned Fjord evaluation on July 26 & 27 at the Faribault County Fair Grounds in Blue Earth, MN. Contact me if you would like more information . Sharon Falck
Re: New subscriber
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 01:27 PM 4/22/98 -0500, you wrote: >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Sharon L. Falck) > >Hi Fjord lovers , > Hi Sharon! glad to see you are finally on the email circuit! === 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 ===
