RE: Brag alert
This message is from: Logans - Willows Edge Farm LLC Congrats to all the kids - as well as Patti Jo!! As an instructor, they are as much a part of you as you are of them and that of course shines brightly when they do so well. :) For any of you in the mid-west looking for a trainer, I can say with all enthusiasm that Patti Jo does an exceptional job. The stallion we bought from her many years ago, Fair Acres Ole, continues to impress those who see him work both in halter, harness and under saddle. At our new farm in Idaho, the trainer we've hired is absolutely in love with his talent and abilities. We give Ole lots of credit, but know that Patti Jo's touch is VERY evident in that work. Thank you Patti!! Corinne Logan Willows Edge Farm, LLC Boise/Kuna, Idaho 208-629-1438 / 425-770-0243 www.willowsedgefarm.com https://www.facebook.com/WillowsEdgeFarmIdaho > Subject: Brag alert > Took 7 horses and 9 kids to the Dune Riders Pony club mini Event this > weekend in Sheboygan. What a FUN time, GREAT place, GREAT people, GREAT > horses. We took 3 Fjords, we were taking 4 but my Grandson's Torin wasn't > 100% so we put Allan on Voss, had him share with Grace who was also riding > Voss. Voss tends to have to pull double duty it seems, what happens when you > are the best horse in the world. J > > Anyway, Emily took 1st place in the Starter Novice division on Fiona(Fjord) > mare. Jaclyn took 2nd in Starter Novice on her Appy gelding. > > Patti Jo > > Francis Creek Fjords Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
RE: Brag alert
This message is from: Debbie LeBreton Congrats to all, horses and the riders. Proud of all. > From: dwal...@tm.net > To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com > Subject: Brag alert > Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2013 09:07:42 -0500 > > This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" > > > Have another Brag Alert. > > > > Took 7 horses and 9 kids to the Dune Riders Pony club mini Event this > weekend in Sheboygan. What a FUN time, GREAT place, GREAT people, GREAT > horses. We took 3 Fjords, we were taking 4 but my Grandson's Torin wasn't > 100% so we put Allan on Voss, had him share with Grace who was also riding > Voss. Voss tends to have to pull double duty it seems, what happens when you > are the best horse in the world. J > > Anyway, Emily took 1st place in the Starter Novice division on Fiona(Fjord) > mare. Jaclyn took 2nd in Starter Novice on her Appy gelding. > > Andrea took 1st in Starter Novice Combined Training on Millie my TB lesson > horse. > > Jocelyn took 1st in Green Novice on Grace my QH/TB lesson horse, Brenna took > 2nd on her Arab mare, Allan(my grandson) took 3rd on Voss(Fjord), Katie > S. took 4th on Farley(Fjord). Two students didn't place, one went off > course, other one was her first show and she was full of nerves but did a > great job I thought and she will be one to watch out for in the future. > > > > Congrats to all, I had three 8 yr olds and really didn't have to worry all > that much as they were on the Fjords who definitely took care of them. > > > > Patti Jo > > Francis Creek Fjords > > Important FjordHorse List Links: > Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e > FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
RE: brag alert
This message is from: "Catherine" Congratulations to you all. GREAT news... ADS Buyers guide has Fjords all over it... good for all the advertisers and the Harness chart that has a FJORD as the model... Good Going... Catherine Lassesen Hestehaven One gelding left to sell... Whiskey - he is a go getter... Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: brag alert
This message is from: summers moore Piggy backing on the dressage brag. I just returned from our first scooping show and my boy bizcocho was rock solid.once I stop being so thrilled and just ride we will be great We had a blast IM hooked we did training 1-4 and got better each test. I love my horses. Have a great weekend summers, bizcocho, Mara, and ingemar(ole daughter) Sent from my iPhone On Sep 11, 2010, at 6:01 PM, "Dave and Patti Walter" wrote: This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Just got home from a Dressage Schooling show with Sebastian. We got 65.7%, 65.4% and a 71% on First Level test 1,2,and 4. We also came home with high percentage for our division-open. It was a small show, mostly Intro and Training level riders. There was a handful of us first and second level riders, but you have to love Fjords. Willing and Steady can come thru for you many times! There are horses that might have better movement in that they have suspension, huge big gaits, etc but. they also are rearing, bucking, jumping over the dressage ring, riders scratching classes due to bad behavior. Just so nice not to have to worry about any of that! We don't have our leg yields down well enough or our lengthening in the trot. Our lengthening in the canter is good. So, once we get these 2 moves down we'll be moving up to 2nd level. Plus I am positive we'll be moving up in our percentage as these 2 are not consistent yet. He's such a smart boy, just fun to work with. We've been consistently in the mid 60's both schooling and rated shows, so was thrilled to finally get into the 70's! Anyway, just wanted to brag on Sebastian. The judge said it was a joy to watch and judge our tests. That was nice to read. J Patti Jo Walter & Sherette's Greenacres Sebastian! Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Brag Alert, but not what you think
This message is from: Mary Nelson Good for you for finding a way that works for you - force often equals hurt owners/horses later. From: "katiewi...@aol.com" To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Thu, June 10, 2010 6:06:39 PM Subject: Re: Brag Alert, but not what you think This message is from: katiewi...@aol.com Okay, along these lines I have a mini "brag" alert. I've been having a tough time loading Tessa this summer. She'd hop on the trailer, two forefeet up, backfeet down, stand there and survey her domain. My trainer said I had two choices: fight her or wait her out. I chose to wait her out. So I got a step stool and a book and waited. An hour and a half later, she'd decide to come home. Fortunately people at the barn where I ride understood what I was trying, so they did not come at us with an "I'll show you" approach or humiliate me. To be honest I had some amazing peaceful time with her. We may well have enjoyed each other's company a little too much. But it was getting old. I got all kinds of suggestions having to do with force. Tessa and me and force don't get along. Just that day I read about broodmares in Texas who hated being loaded in Karen Pryor's Reaching the Animal Mind. A grad student used a target and a clicker and within a few hours had the mares loading happily. They became friendlier to their people and could be trailered. Tessa is not a rogue, though it wouldn't take much to turn her into one as far as trailering goes. You even imply force and she puffs up almost speaking, "Bring it on." Sure I could assert my bossdom, but at what cost? I'd already been seriously dumped because of trainers asserting theirs with her. She's had some negative experiences with the trailer. (I have discovered a key to this horse is that while she is quiet, she is not a made horse. She has a lot of green around the edges, including, trailering.) So I took a Strongid C lid, my clicker, and some oats. I've heard oats get a horse chewing and thinking. We'd played the target game away from the trailer and then took it there. She jumped on. I held the target. She touched her nose. Click. Treat. I held the target a little further in. Nose touch. Click and treat. She stepped forward. If the target was too far away, I'd back up a bit. Tessa would move further in, touch her nose. Now she loads in less than five minutes. And our relationship is even sweeter than it was before. We are free to work on our trot. She is learning how to hold herself up in a steady rhythm. We've begun canter work. And I am deeply grateful for Robin Young, a hunter trainer, who lives five minutes away. Katie in Northern Illinois >>>Subject: Brag Alert, but not what you think. >>>>This message is from: Gail Russell OK folks. This one I have to post. >>>>Clicker trainer Steffen Peters beat nine-time World Cup Champion Anky Van Grunsven and two-time World Cup winner Isabell Werth at the Rolex FEI World Cup Finals. If you look at the link, you will see the relaxation and beautiful balance that can be produced when you can use a "click" to tell the horse when he's got it! And a food reward to make it worthwhile for the horse to get it! . http://www.examiner.com/x-7431-Clicker-Training-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Steffen-Pe ters-clicked-his-way-to-victory-at-Rolex-FEI-World-Cup-Finals Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Brag Alert, but not what you think
This message is from: Lori Albrough katiewi...@aol.com wrote: This message is from: katiewi...@aol.com Okay, along these lines I have a mini "brag" alert. I've been having a tough time loading Tessa this summer. ... Now she loads in less than five minutes. And our relationship is even sweeter than it was before. Beautiful story. Good for you! Lori -- Lori Albrough Bluebird Lane Fjords R.R.#3 Moorefield Ont Canada N0G 2K0 phone: 519-638-5598 email: l...@bluebirdlane.com http://www.bluebirdlane.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Brag Alert, but not what you think
This message is from: Sarah Clarke Well worth bragging about Katie! Congratulations. - Original Message From: "katiewi...@aol.com" katiewi...@aol.com . Now she loads in less than five minutes. And our relationship is even sweeter than it was before. . Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Brag Alert, but not what you think
This message is from: katiewi...@aol.com Okay, along these lines I have a mini "brag" alert. I've been having a tough time loading Tessa this summer. She'd hop on the trailer, two forefeet up, backfeet down, stand there and survey her domain. My trainer said I had two choices: fight her or wait her out. I chose to wait her out. So I got a step stool and a book and waited. An hour and a half later, she'd decide to come home. Fortunately people at the barn where I ride understood what I was trying, so they did not come at us with an "I'll show you" approach or humiliate me. To be honest I had some amazing peaceful time with her. We may well have enjoyed each other's company a little too much. But it was getting old. I got all kinds of suggestions having to do with force. Tessa and me and force don't get along. Just that day I read about broodmares in Texas who hated being loaded in Karen Pryor's Reaching the Animal Mind. A grad student used a target and a clicker and within a few hours had the mares loading happily. They became friendlier to their people and could be trailered. Tessa is not a rogue, though it wouldn't take much to turn her into one as far as trailering goes. You even imply force and she puffs up almost speaking, "Bring it on." Sure I could assert my bossdom, but at what cost? I'd already been seriously dumped because of trainers asserting theirs with her. She's had some negative experiences with the trailer. (I have discovered a key to this horse is that while she is quiet, she is not a made horse. She has a lot of green around the edges, including, trailering.) So I took a Strongid C lid, my clicker, and some oats. I've heard oats get a horse chewing and thinking. We'd played the target game away from the trailer and then took it there. She jumped on. I held the target. She touched her nose. Click. Treat. I held the target a little further in. Nose touch. Click and treat. She stepped forward. If the target was too far away, I'd back up a bit. Tessa would move further in, touch her nose. Now she loads in less than five minutes. And our relationship is even sweeter than it was before. We are free to work on our trot. She is learning how to hold herself up in a steady rhythm. We've begun canter work. And I am deeply grateful for Robin Young, a hunter trainer, who lives five minutes away. Katie in Northern Illinois >>>Subject: Brag Alert, but not what you think. This message is from: Gail Russell OK folks. This one I have to post. Clicker trainer Steffen Peters beat nine-time World Cup Champion Anky Van Grunsven and two-time World Cup winner Isabell Werth at the Rolex FEI World Cup Finals. If you look at the link, you will see the relaxation and beautiful balance that can be produced when you can use a "click" to tell the horse when he's got it! And a food reward to make it worthwhile for the horse to get it! . http://www.examiner.com/x-7431-Clicker-Training-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Steffen-Pe ters-clicked-his-way-to-victory-at-Rolex-FEI-World-Cup-Finals Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Brag Alert
This message is from: "jerry friz" Hi Patti, Good news to here, dressage is everything. Jerry Friz, Anderson, Ca. - Original Message - From: "Dave and Patti Walter" To: Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 6:22 PM Subject: Brag Alert This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" We are "on our way", not there yet, but definitely on our way. Took Sebastian to another Dressage Show and this time did Training Level Test 1 & 2. Got 61% and 64.4%, Very happy with him. We have a few things to work on, Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: BRAG ALERT!!!
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Congratulations, Jessica, a long days efforts paid off. Be proud. Jean Gayle Author of: 'The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 to 1949 Send: $20 to Three Horse's Press 7403 Blaine Rd Aberdeen, WA 98520 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: brag alert and supplement ?
This message is from: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The judge who suggested supplements to get the coat to shine more may not have realized that Fjords generally have a coarser hair coat that naturally is not as shiny as a hotter blooded horse. Gail The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Brag alert - Warning, it's long!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kelly - congratulations!! This kind of performance, and the audience reaction is just wonderful. Thanks for showing the world what these guys can do! Kate with Joe and Della *** In a message dated 6/3/2008 10:46:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My AMAZING "pony" did the gymnastic cleaner than either of the horses, made the distances without ANY difficulty, and cleared the fences as if they were just another canter stride. **Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod000302) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Brag alert - Warning, it's long!
This message is from: "Melinda Schumacher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yes, post your pics and videos! Melinda Marengo OH rainy -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning "You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck." ~Jalal-Uddin Rumi "As she knotted the reins and took her stand, the horse's soul came into her hand, and up from the mouth that held the steel came an innermost word, half thought, half feel."~paraphrased, John Masefield Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Brag alert - Warning, it's long!
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Wow, Kelly, what a great showing and I could feel the pride in your horses. I bet you have now sold a dozen or more Fjords!!! Best of luck in future show also. Jean Gayle Author of: 'The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 to 1949 Send: $20 to Three Horse's Press 7403 Blaine Rd Aberdeen, WA 98520 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Brag alert! x2
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Beth, congratulations on yours and Teddy's work. Hours and hours to get that far!! Jean Gayle Author of: 'The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 to 1949 Send: $20 to Three Horse's Press 7403 Blaine Rd Aberdeen, WA 98520 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Brag alert!
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Congrats, Cynthia, for your and Teddy's great showing. What a hoot! Jean Gayle Author of: 'The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 to 1949 Send: $20 to Three Horse's Press 7403 Blaine Rd Aberdeen, WA 98520 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Brag alert! x2
This message is from: Starfire Farm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Congratulations Cythia and Teddy! We are very proud of you both. Teddy is one of those awesome combinations of a forward thinking, confident, well-moving horse who is also pretty to look at, that can help change the perception of those who think Fjords can't be competitive. We think that Teddy and Cynthia are a great match and look forward to greater things to come. Teddy (aka Starfire Chiron) is by BDF Obelisk out of Slomiet, a beautiful mare imported from Holland, granddaughter of (elite) Dutch mare, Sungard and the impressive (preferente) Dutch stallion, Toddy. While Teddy was doing his thing at the driving show, his dad, Obie, was participating in a Piaffe/Passage clinic with a Spanish Baroque style trainer, Manual Trigo, who came from Costa Rica. Obie was working on perfecting his piaffe "in hand," the beginnings of passage, as well as Spanish Walk, in long lines, in the style of the Spanish Riding School and the French Cadre Noir. We also worked on the same exercises under saddle. Obie worked alongside 10 other horses (two other stallions) the majority being Andalusians, Lusitanos, one Shire and a Paso Fino. Definitely company in which a Fjord is not usually seen. Obie was the star of the clinic! He was very collected and demonstrated that he is really understanding how to carry himself in such extreme collection on his own while keeping the correct rhythm in piaffe. Manuel thought he would be confirmed in piaffe by the next clinic, which will be held in about six weeks. Besides that, he looked so cute with his tail tied up in a Doma Vaquera style knot. actually, he is supposed to look serious, but it really was cute..Wish I had photos! Maybe next time. We have a full sister to Teddy for sale, Starfire Elektra. She is absolutey beautiful. She is three years old, stands at least 14hh and has wonderful movement. She will be an eye-catcher for sure (already is, actually). She did sustain an injury to her left knee over a year ago. She has a very small bone fragment in her knee, therefore, although she has demonstrated no sign of lameness for over a year (even when she tears around the pasture with her buddies) we cannot guarantee that she will stay sound with regular work. She's just being started now and we will take things slowly. We also have a 1/2 brother to Teddy, just coming one year old. He is by Thordal out of Slomiet and has serious potential to be a breeding stallion. He is at least 13.3hh (his mother's height) with very nice movement. We can tell already that the canter is going to be a breeze for him. He has his dad's dark coloration and GREAT hair! A thick mane and forelock with a wonderful black stripe and a very thick, curly tail. Very pretty head with a nice eye a well set neck and wonderful throatlatch that allows him to flex easily at the poll. Definitely one to watch. Congratulations again, Cynthia and Teddy. Keep up the good work! Beth Cynthia Madden wrote: This message is from: "Cynthia Madden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Starfire Chiron (aka Teddy) went to his first pleasure show this weekend. We participated as a training opportunity without expectations but Teddy did very well! He placed 2nd in Presentation with my oldest harness and in a metal cart but the judge gave him points for his impulsion and extended trot and we beat much nicer turnouts. I was immensely surprised and pleased. He also won the Maiden Pleasure Working Class and took 3rd in the Championship class. We also took 3rd in Reinsmanship. I was very proud of my boy! The judge really liked his gaits and gave me some ideas for improving his cart's balance, etc. Overall, we did so much better than we anticipated. It was a very small frist show by our club but Teddy, as usual, took it all in stride! -- Starfire Farm Beth Beymer and Sandy North http://www.starfirefarm.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Brag Alert, or really, just a nice ride
This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi List, I just took my 3 year old gelding, Tonka, on his first big trail ride and we had a wonderful time. I went with a friend who was driving her paint pony put to her puddle jumper. We rode through orchards, on the street, under the freeway, right next to the freeway (there was a fence of course). Dogs came barking out to meet us, motorcycles flew by, horses galloped along side in their pastures, etc. Tonka was a joy and not afraid of anything. He stopped and waited patiently while I picked a kiwi from a vine without getting off even though this put his head under the vines. I was even able to eat a sandwich while going along. My friend couldn't believe how calm my pony was for being a three year old. I feel so fortunate to have found this nice breed and to have gotten such fine horses. Bonnie MacCurdy, Visalia, CA - Original Message - From: "Debbie Hunt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 4:28 AM Subject: Re: Brag Alert, or really, just a nice ride This message is from: Debbie Hunt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Eileen, Thank you for sharing this positive story. I am preparing to send my 3 year old gelding to Wisconsin for training. Can't wait to get him back in the Spring and do trail rides and fun things! Debbie - Original Message From: Eileen Perry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 9:05:46 PM Subject: Brag Alert, or really, just a nice ride This message is from: "Eileen Perry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The weather here in eastern WA has been uninspiring at best. This morning I hauled my mare Jane and a friend's horse off to trail ride in a park I help establish about 10 years ago. I helped write the Park Plan, hauled garbage, organized volunteers and worked to convince locals that this was a good thing...Then I got distracted with work and school. Flash forward ten years, my first trail ride in this park! It was awesome to see another horse trailer and several cars in the parking lot on a dreary day that most people would spend in the mall. It was a great ride, we got to see a train, hikers, cyclists and runners/walkers with their pooches. We also got to ride in trees, something I don't get to do that much. We topped off the perfect trail ride by stopping for mochas on the way home. Yummm. Eileen, in eastern WA The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Get easy, one-click access to your favorites. Make Yahoo! your homepage. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Brag Alert, or really, just a nice ride
This message is from: Debbie Hunt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Eileen, Thank you for sharing this positive story. I am preparing to send my 3 year old gelding to Wisconsin for training. Can't wait to get him back in the Spring and do trail rides and fun things! Debbie - Original Message From: Eileen Perry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 9:05:46 PM Subject: Brag Alert, or really, just a nice ride This message is from: "Eileen Perry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The weather here in eastern WA has been uninspiring at best. This morning I hauled my mare Jane and a friend's horse off to trail ride in a park I help establish about 10 years ago. I helped write the Park Plan, hauled garbage, organized volunteers and worked to convince locals that this was a good thing...Then I got distracted with work and school. Flash forward ten years, my first trail ride in this park! It was awesome to see another horse trailer and several cars in the parking lot on a dreary day that most people would spend in the mall. It was a great ride, we got to see a train, hikers, cyclists and runners/walkers with their pooches. We also got to ride in trees, something I don't get to do that much. We topped off the perfect trail ride by stopping for mochas on the way home. Yummm. Eileen, in eastern WA The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Get easy, one-click access to your favorites. Make Yahoo! your homepage. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Brag alert
This message is from: "Frederick J Pack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well done "Willie", his daughter...gave me a kiss this morning to send to her daddy. Julie WAS watching... Fred All Mail is scanned in AND out by Norton Anti-virus. Fred and Lois Pack Pack's Peak Stables Wilkeson, Washington 98396 So here I am at home giving thanks that I have such talented and wonderful friends. A such a marvelous stallion. Thank you, Julie Will, I hope you were present in spirit and saw the whole thing. Bye - Peg Peg Knutsen www.fairpoint.net/~kffjord/ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Brag alert
This message is from: Debbie Hunt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Congrats to you and Tomas. What an accomplishment! I continue to hear great stories about this breed. I have been an owner for exactly one week today! I can already tell this was a very wise decision on my part. He is the star at the farm! Debbie Dave and Patti Walter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Had to brag about Tomas, 7 yr old Fjord Gelding we took to a rated Hunter/Jumper show yesterday near Green Bay WI. Tomas went in 3 classes and placed in one. Which I was VERY proud of! It was a HUGE show, REALLY nice horses, everyone had their trainers with them, great facility, wow! Tomas is just starting out this year learning how to ride, he was driven for a number of years by Theriene and Bob Gudknecht, I got him in the spring. He LOVES to jump. Sometimes too much. :-)) He was just great at the show, the boy NEVER refuses a jump and has a GREAT backend to get over anything. He is rather amazing, as he has jumped everything on the farm and it's his first year, never running out, never refusing, just jump! So, we were very proud of him. We brought two others from the farm, non Fjords. Neither of those placed in their classes, so it was pretty special of Tomas to place! I got invited to go with Sharon on a Fox Hunt this Fall and am planning on taking Tomas to that. That should be a LOT of fun!! Patti Jo Walter www.franciscreekfjords.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: Summers Moore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Coool. we had a good weekend talk soon sums On Jun 3, 2007, at 2:04 PM, Dave and Patti Walter wrote: This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Tomas went to his first jumping show today and came home with a 1st and 2-seconds!! :-) I purchased Tomas from the Gudknechts in April I believe. He was only ever a driving horse but needed a new career change, he found his passion in jumping! With only 2 months under saddle and not even that much time learning to jump, the boy is a natural. HE is BOLD and BRAVE over jumps, NEVER EVER looking or refusing or questioning just point me and let me go. Ok, he does sometimes like to go t much and stopping is an issue, but for the most part he's wonderful. Eby Higdon who works here at FCF has done all the work with Tomas. I told her as long as she is here, she can consider him hers. She just loves working with Fjords and especially Tomas as she too loves to jump. Very proud of the two of them. I'll try and get pictures up on the website this week. I know no one cares about my TB, but we did come home with high point, second year in a row. :-) Rhett Butler is my TB and he's totally amazing, like riding a race car. The boy can turn on a dime and jump jump jump, very manageable and controllable. Sorry, just had to throw my accomplishment out there. Thinking of jumping your fjord DO IT, OMG they are a blast to jump with and if you have a good Fjord, you should have steady and nice gaits which DO GET NOTICED by the judge! AND most Fjords have really nice form over fences. Patti Jo Walter www.franciscreekfjords.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Brag Alert about a fabulous Fjord
This message is from: Sarah Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Griet, I love hearing from Fjord friends from foreign countries. Do not apologize for your English. I could never write an understandable letter in Flemish or French!!! Congratulations on having such a good friend in fjord Linde. I have noticed this about all my fjords - that they are more forgiivng than most of taking some time off and then resuming training. Sarah in Jamul, Ca where it's going to be really cold today (50F and maybe it will rain.) Griet Vandenbroucke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This message is from: "Griet Vandenbroucke" Hi all, First of all i would like to wish you all a late but very FJORDY new year. I have been lurking most of the time but yesterday I had an expierence with my Fjordmare Linde I would like to share. i'm only hoping my kids wil catch the horse microbe because I do have a Fjord I do know I can trust. And I do a lot Sorry for my bad english but I did want to share this with you guys. A lot of greetings from a very warm Belgium for this time of the year. We did'nt have frost yet. Griet The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Have a burning question? Go to Yahoo! Answers and get answers from real people who know. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: Sarah Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The two lower pictures, also new, are not yet showing up - I'm working on it. Bye for now, Peg Make sure your pictures are cropped to a 3 high X 5 long aspect ratio before you download The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: M Korose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Karen Congrats on the great time you had on your Trail trial (try saying that three time) ANd a special congrats to Sven, he has been my hero for years, it was Sven, back in his earliest days that got me hooked on Fjords. I had a Thorobred (just learning to drive) and you had Sven and we were both in the same club in CA. He got me going and now we have (too) many Fjords and I am driving a beautiful Erland son stallion in my pair and both of them remind me always why I love this breed. You go boy! Marsha Moving to WV, the house shell is up and should have a roof on in 1-2 weeks. - How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messengers low PC-to-Phone call rates.
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This message is from: cynthia vallecillo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Karen, Thanks again for an awesome weekend! The Carson City Equestrian Alliance is a great group of people and your trail trials are so easy going yet at the same time the obstacles are challenging. Your Fjords are truly an asset to the breed, the four of them were the talk of the trail trial. I was approached by three people who were very interested in them. Mik, my Fjord, was very upset he did not get to attend and to add insult to injury I came home reeking of another Fjord! We will definately be attending the trail trial in November. See you then. Cindy Vallecillo Hayward, CA --- Karen McCarthy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I don't post these too often, but here goes: > > as many of you know, I have been pretty active in > organizing and > participating in Trail Trials here in Nevada + N. > Calif. This past > weekend, our local club, the Carson City Equestrian > Alliance co-hosted a > Trail Trial at the historic Silver Saddle Ranch in > Carson City (about 1/2 > mile from our place; we have the hay contract there > too.) > > Kmac > > Karen McCarthyGreat Basin Fjords :: Carson City, > Nevadahttp://www.picturetrail.com/weegees Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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This message is from: "Douglas Knutsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks Bob, Are you bringing Jan to Libby? Happy Fourth, Peg - Original Message - From: "Bob's mail" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2006 8:59 AM Subject: Re: brag alert This message is from: "Bob's mail" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yo Doug & Peg: Congrats Your commitment to a damn fine horse is reaping rewards. Jan, the Erlend/Ramsi offspring finished his training period this past week. He is a far superior horse than Jens in almost every way. The trainer was very impressed with him and his progress. Has been hot, hot hot and I've been grumpy. Keep smilin Bob - Original Message - From: "Douglas Knutsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2006 12:20 AM Subject: brag alert This message is from: "Douglas Knutsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all, I want to congratulate Dagrun Aarsten for once again winning her dressage test - Level one, Test one. She scored 69.6, for a Blue in a class of 6. [all the others had very long, thin legs...] This is her third win in a row. Yeah Fjords! I did not fall off, and therefore earned a score of 63 in my Training level, Test four. I must learn not to talk to my horse during the test Oh, the marvelous stallion we rode was Mr. MVF Erlend. Such a good boy! See the new pictures on his pedigree page on the NFHR web site. He's coming 19, and totally new to Dressage. These are only schooling shows, but he intends to enter the Big Kids' tests before too long. I'm coming 65, and also totally new to this discipline. Fun! Happy Fourth of July everyone! Peg Peg Knutsen www.elltel.net/kffjord/
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This message is from: "Bob's mail" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yo Doug & Peg: Congrats Your commitment to a damn fine horse is reaping rewards. Jan, the Erlend/Ramsi offspring finished his training period this past week. He is a far superior horse than Jens in almost every way. The trainer was very impressed with him and his progress. Has been hot, hot hot and I've been grumpy. Keep smilin Bob - Original Message - From: "Douglas Knutsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2006 12:20 AM Subject: brag alert > This message is from: "Douglas Knutsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Hi all, > > I want to congratulate Dagrun Aarsten for once again winning her dressage test > - Level one, Test one. She scored 69.6, for a Blue in a class of 6. [all the > others had very long, thin legs...] This is her third win in a row. Yeah > Fjords! > > I did not fall off, and therefore earned a score of 63 in my Training level, > Test four. I must learn not to talk to my horse during the test > > Oh, the marvelous stallion we rode was Mr. MVF Erlend. Such a good boy! See > the new pictures on his pedigree page on the NFHR web site. > > He's coming 19, and totally new to Dressage. These are only schooling shows, > but he intends to enter the Big Kids' tests before too long. > > I'm coming 65, and also totally new to this discipline. Fun! > > Happy Fourth of July everyone! > Peg > > Peg Knutsen > www.elltel.net/kffjord/
Re: brag alert/ MN HORSE EXPO
This message is from: Linda Lottie User <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Good story/sharing Carol.I did same. Enjoyed days of driving Svengave an "intro to driving lesson" to a gal I met who wants a horse. She is a polio victim and while she wants to rideintroducing her to driving was eye opening. Sven was a sweetieshe loves him, of course:) Hope to see many of you at the MN HORSE EXPO this weekend. We can always use help at our information table.and, "heading" as we go in and out to present the fjords. Come hang out for awhile.it's fun!!! This year we have our traditional and wonderful "brown dun" fjords, Phil Odden's gray stallion and, Susan Cargill's white dun mare. Next year, all colors? Working on it:) SEE YOU AT THE EXPO..Linda Baker Lottie & Kristin Lee On 4/25/06 6:22 AM, "Carol Makosky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This message is from: Carol Makosky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Hi, > I hope all of you are getting out and about with your Fjords in our nice > weather in the midwest. I just have to tell of the wonderful weekend I > had driving my Heidi. First on Sat., I drove her about 5 or 6 miles to > our annual town meeting. Saving on gas you know. She had an hr. rest > there and then off we went to my friends place, which was about 10 > miles, I think. We did that in a little over an hr. Then on Sun. I > hauled her to my other friends weekend place with many acres and hilly > cross country ski trails for more driving. So our little group > consisted of me driving and two riders. We had so much fun and the > weather was perfect with few bugs, nice breezes and sunny. I am so > proud of Heidi and how well she did on all the up and down hills. I > love the thrill of her charging up a hill at a good canter or trot. > There were some short water places we could have crossed but I was leary > of the depth and other issues, so we went around them. After an hour or > so break and lunch we went back out. This time we headed for some state > land with many snow mobile trails. We could have gone on forever, but > some had trees down across and one had a steep grade sign or warning. > We decide to see just how steep this hill was and had a good laugh. It > was a lot less steeper than the ones on her property. So down we went > and traveled this trail until time to head back to pack up and call it a > day. I also had to go through a small rough area with only saplings in > the way to get around a gate onto the state land. Heidi does not bat an > eye or hesitate one bit when asked to go through. On our way back we > weren't quite sure where we cut through, but Heidi knew exactly where it > was. I held the lines up and very slack just to show the others that I > did not guide her. We call it a horses natural GPS. So in ending, I > hope everyone else is having as much fun as we did that day. Frankly I > had to almost pinch myself to know I was not dreaming of the great time > had last weekend. See you all at BE or Winona and that is coming up > sooner than we know.
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This message is from: Tamara Rousso <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Saturday, July 31, 2004, at 07:04 PM, Dave and Patti Walter wrote: She was being ridden western, she likes to jog vs trot. Glad to hear she did so well since we will be winning her. Since my daughter prefers western this works very well for us. Not only will Harrison be sooo happy to have a cute filly on the place, but we will have another riding horse for my daughter. Yippeee!! Tamara California where Arianna truly belongs munching sprouts and sipping carrot juice
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This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Congratulations Patti Jo on the great time and good work of both of you. Exciting. Jean G Author "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 46-49 Send $20 to: PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563
Re: Brag alert - Quinn's debut at Novice Level eventing
This message is from: Emma Bicknell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dagrun, That sounds fantastic, big hugs for Quinn. Stories like that really inspire me to get out there and do things with my ponies! Congratulations! Em Dagrun Aarsten wrote: This message is from: "Dagrun Aarsten" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello everybody, I haven't kept up with the list lately but hope horses and people are all doing well. This Saturday Quinn and I made our debut at Novice level eventing at Travis Air Force Base equestrian center near Sacramento. Last week, Quinn and I seemed a little out of sync, and we somehow couldn't agree on simple things like canter transitions, so my expectations for the dressage were just to keep him as light and responsive as possible without going for perfection. I was very relieved when everything suddenly seemed to come together during the warm-up. We had a few moments where he was tempted to jump the rail again, and as all the other riders, we struggled with the serpentine pattern (two loops only, and the arena was more 15x40 than 20x40, which makes that almost impossible), and had a hint of a canter stride on a trot diagonal, plus a little sideways step in the last halt, but scored a respectable 64.5 % (35.5 penalty points). Then off to walking the cross-country course. Novice Level is 2'6" to 2'9". Somehow, at Travis, the jumps always seem a little smaller than the maximum, so I was expecting a nice little course similar to the things we practised in the clinic two weeks earlier. Not so! Jump number 3 was a wide table, just "hanging in the air" (no groundline at all) about 2'9" tall and probably as wide(deep). I looked at it and realized we have never seen anything that tricky before. Jump 5 a-b-c was a coffin-type combination. with a log jump, then a short down slope to a ditch with water, then a short up-slope to a plank wall. And so it went. One solid oxer that was also close to maximum height and width, again no ground line, on a pretty heavy uphill slope. All in all, a total of 18 jumps over a long course, most around the maximum height we've ever schooled and 2-3 past what we've ever practiced. Oh well, I decided to give it a try and then retire if Quinn lost heart or got really tired. So off we went, Quinn was rather slow over the first 2 jumps, so I made sure to wake him up before the scary table number 3 - he was quite surprised, and we had a conversation more or less like this: Dagrun: "please jump this terrifying table here in front of us" Quinn: "OK, OK, WHAT! That one???" (smaller jump to the side of it) Dagrun: "YES" Quinn: "Do you think I can do that?" Dagrun: "I know you can!" Quinn: "OK ma'am. Jumping. Hang on!" After that I knew this could be good. We cleared the coffin without faults as the FIRST HORSE that day, almost all horses stopped at the water, except Quinn plus the last rider of the day (just behind us), I was already getting tired but very excited, off to a combination of two enormous cross-rails made with fat logs, big but very inviting. Then up the hill to the BIG oxer - a tap of the whip at the approach to tell him that we needed some extra impulsion for that one, and he flew over, and so it went. Every time he wasn't too sure about a jump he slowed down to have a look and then hopped over, so it wasn't always nice and fluid but WHAT A HORSE! After the "fake" water complex (no water in it, only sand), Quinn threw in a huge buck for fun, and I heard one of the fence judges shouting something to me (I should have listened) before we galloped on. From there it just went better and better. Towards the end I slowed him down to a trot coming downhill, for safety AND to let him catch his breath a little before the last couple of jumps. When I pointed him to the next jump, he picked up a balanced canter and sailed over. I was in ecstacy as we galloped over the finish line and everyone was cheering. Quinn has always been a favorite at Travis but last time he did baby jumps and never showed them that he can actually jump like that. Stadium jumping was another story. Quinn knows a little too well that these thin striped poles knock down pretty easily. The more substantial a jump is, the better he will jump it. So I knew this would be interesting when most of the jumps were single poles(!) hanging alone in the air at 2'6" or so. Add to that a horse that is still breathing after cross-country... and a rider that has finished most of her focus energy supplies... It wasn't too pretty, but we came around with only 3 knockdowns, although we touched at least 6 of the 11 jumps. Quinn took it all like a Sunday walk in the park, which is not necessarily good when the goal is jumping, and he happily knocked down pole after pole! The pole from jump number 10 was balancing on top of his knees for 2-3 strides (or that's what it felt like) but that didn't scare him from jumping the final number 11 with the same cheerful attitude! Oh well, not too bad, all things considered. Then, f
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This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I was unable to send private email to you as my Norton erased it. Just wanted to say congratulations for your's and Silas' great showing. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563 - Original Message - From: "Dave Walter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "fjord horse" Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2002 4:59 AM Subject: brag alert > This message is from: "Dave Walter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > OK, so I said I was done for the year bragging, just one more!! I rode my > horse, O.H. Silas this summer,in the Creekview Circuit. (local open circuit) > The Grand and Reserve placing just came out, we got Grand in Novice Hunter > over Fences, Reserve in Novice Hunter Hack, Reserve in Maiden English > Walk-Trot and Grand in Jr. Horse English Pleasure. YIPEE > > We didn't always win, but we placed in all of our classes this year and > usually always up in one, two or third, so I was VERY happy to say the least > to see the results. This will be my first year going to the banquet and > recieving awards. I give all the credit to my FJORD horse, he worked very hard > and was great! > > Silas is actually happy as a lark right now, as I've given him the last couple > of weeks off. Well deserved time off I'd say. One final note, we are having > our annual 4H trail ride this Sat. and there will be 4 or 5 Fjords there. > Think our record was 4 one year. Great to see other Fjords at special > functions. > > Patti Jo Walter > Francis Creek Fjords > Two Rivers WI
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Thanks Joe and Ursula for your kind words. I will remember them in the months to come when we are busy working with our horses and need to pull some inner strength from somewhere. I'm sorry that I did not get to meet you Joe. I have read your posts to the list and would love to have put a face to a name. NFR Leika (Babe), our three year old mare purchased from Brian Jacobsen as a weanling, did receive her blue ribbon in confirmation. I was so happy I almost cried. She went on to receive an 83.5 in intro driving for a blue ribbon and a 94.75 in her intro draft for a blue ribbon. We are very proud of Babe and thank Brian for breeding such a fine fjord to work with. Lest I not get too big headed, I might as well tell the other side of the story. Both judges commented on Babe's driving score sheet that Babe has lots of potential, but one added that - driver needs to get better so they can help the horse. I welcome the comment and will get busy!! The evaluations are truly a place where fjord owners can come together, see the kind of horses that are being bred/imported and the training level that can be achieved. After all, we are not competing and supposedly could all be perfect 10's!!! I hope they, the evaluations, will continue and possibly even more performance tests be added. What about dressage tests, pairs competition, etc.? Mary Harvey
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This message is from: "Joe Glick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <> I think Mary "forgot" to mention that her mare "NFR Leika" received a Blue Ribbon in Conformation & Movement. I agree that an excellent job was done in organizing and running the event. I got to meet a few people I had heard of, but never seen, including Darryl Wolford. I really enjoyed the day (I wasn't able to be there on Sunday), and look forward to more Evaluations. Joe Glick Glick Family Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Congradulations Pat!! So happy that Jim and I could be there to see you and Prydarson perform. Your stallion is not only georgeous, but he has such a personality, and as proven by your test scores, well trained. Maybe you two can have a little rest on your laurels this winter. Congradulations to everyone else that attended the Morrisville evaluations, also. Jim and I sure did enjoy meeting so many new fjord owners and their horses. Our aisle mates were Marcey Baer and Susan Cook with Zoe (wonderful girls, all of them), Phillip and Deborah Juran and their wonderful daughters and mares (these three little girls are as well trained as any of the fjords), The Sorum's from Ohio, who came such a long way and brought many beautiful and well-behaved fjords, Deb Coggiola whose stallion FC Molson does it all, Van Zimmerman was there with Tasja (one big beautiful mare) and, of course, Old Hickory Farm with Flotren and they also showed two beautiful mares. I truly enjoyed watching the performance of all these horses and hopefully learned from them. We came away feeling like we had known many of these owners much longer than 2 days. We don't want to forget that Curt Pierce, site cordinator, and his wonderful assistant, Christine, worked long and hard days. There were many site conditions because of the hurricane that had to be reevaluated. My hat off to the judges - what a job they have - I know they were freezing sometime, but were always very intently watching the performance. A "Good Job" from this performer. And last, but certainly not least, I, personally enjoyed meeting Ursula Jensen. Her vast experience with driving, etc. certainly was apparent by her comments. I welcomed her suggestions for my horse and enjoyed hearing her comments on other horses. Wish I could be a mouse and follow her from show to show - boy would I learn. Mary and Jim Harvey
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This message is from: "Frederick J. Pack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Good for you, Patti Jo All Mail is scanned in AND out by Norton Anti-virus. Fred and Lois Pack Pack's Peak Stables Wilkeson, Washington 98396 http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/3158 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave Walter Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2002 7:57 PM To: fjord horse Subject: brag alert
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This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hooray, Patti. Jean Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Send $20 Three Horses Press PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can bring that bragging to us anytime. Thanks for letting us share your good times. Yo are a great team. Tillie Dun Lookin' Fjords Bud,Tillie & Amy Evers Redmond OR (541) 548-6018 http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ridge/8589
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This message is from: The Mercers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Amy, Wow, what a way to begin your pairs performance! It also sounds like your little Prins is quite a guy. Keep up the great work! Taffy Mercer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Hi all, > > This last weekend was our big debut driving our mares Paradise's Emily & > Paradise's Taffeta as a pair. With the last parts of our new pairs harness > (Smuckers Hungarian Style) arriving in the nick of time on Wednesday, we > spent Thursday loading up the camper & horse trailer and loading the Warco on > the flatbed trailer, then headed out Friday morning to Chiloquin, OR for the > Horse and Carriage Society's (HACS) Driving weekend in the Cascades. This > weekend consists of a Performance Drive on Saturday and a Poker Drive/Ride on > Sunday. > > Our start time for Saturday morning was 8:15 am, with the temperature already > in the upper 80's. The trails for this drive are cross country through pine > forests with some of the going quite rough through heavy, loose volcanic > sand; our route (novice pairs) was 7.2 miles long. We headed out on time, > walking our first mile for a good warm up. We then progressed to trotting and > walking alternately as the trail allowed. And the temperature continued to > rise! We finished our course in 2 minutes under 2 hours, passed our vet > check with flying colors (and the "girls" are only moderately conditioned) > and learned that the temp had reached 100 degrees by 11 am!! No one there > could believe that this was the first time we had had our girls out as a > pair. We have driven them about 5 or 6 times in the yard at home, and it's a > very small yard, but hadn't had them out for a real drive until this weekend. > We ended up taking home the blue ribbon for our division!! > > Sunday morning we did the Poker Drive, which was and 8 mile route. We had > left Taffy's 2 month old colt, Prins in camp for the Performance drive, but > decided to take him with us on the leisurely Poker Drive. The little guy did > the whole 8 miles at a good walk (turns out he has a beautiful big stride. > Hind feet overstepping the front tracks by as much as a foot at times!!) and > even broke into a trot as we came back into camp and whinnied to let everyone > know he'd arrived. The little show off! ;) Mom & Dad both ended up winning > prizes for their poker hands (not me... I'm a lousy poker player). > > It was certainly a GREAT weekend! > > Amy > > Amy Evers > Dun Lookin' Fjords > Redmond, OR > Fjord [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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This message is from: The Mercers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Way to go Patti Jo and Silas! You should be VERY proud! Taffy Mercer Dave Walter wrote: > > This message is from: "Dave Walter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Just have to brag about my gelding O.H. Silas and our open show we went to > yesterday. We went into 9 classes and placed in all 9. We had between 7-15 > horses in each class. I really wanted a trophy but was very happy with > 2-seconds, 3-thirds, 3-fourths, and a fifth. It pretty much is a QH circuit, > judge really liked those QH's so it's pretty hard to get a first but getting > in the top three in some of those classes to me was like winning. We went in > 3 jumping classes. Silas was very good, very proud of him. Just too many > seasoned well trained horses to get a first yesterday, but I just am very > happy with how he rode. We did have a little trouble with our leads and he > even felt a little "off" but the judge liked us and it was a fun fun day. > > Patti Jo Walter > Francis Creek Fjords
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Congratulations Patti- You are very brave to compete with QH's! Glad you had a good time and came home with some ribbons. Brigid M Wasson San Francisco Bay Area, CA http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html";>Our http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html";>Fjords http://www.ourfjords.freeservers.com/fw/Fjordings_Wesx.html";> Fjordings West / )__~ /L /L
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/2/2002 7:46:47 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Sorry could not resist giving a report on our show today. Way to go Patti!! Always nice to hear of "our" Fjords doing great in Open shows. Keep up the good work! Amy Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords Redmond, OR Fjord [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Amy- So bummed I couldn't make it this year. Glad to hear of your successes, and little Prins' first show experience :-) Foals always steal the show. Hope you did well in driving today. Love to Mom & Dad & your herd! Brigid M Wasson San Francisco Bay Area, CA http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html";>Our http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html";>Fjords http://www.ourfjords.freeservers.com/fw/Fjordings_Wesx.html";> Fjordings West / )__~ /L /L
Re: brag alert- first "big" trail ride
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 4/24/01 9:28:23 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Well, it was happy Fjording this weekend : ) "Tommes" & I had our first large group trail ride with the local horsemen's association. >> < Hi there everyone, Here comes my . 02 cents worth. Brigid returned looking like a high school girl coming home from her first and very successful prom. Those of you that know her at all can't ever forget her open smile, and exuberant laughter. She certainly knows how to express her "thrill of the day" and happiness : ) . It was a wonderful sight to behold. She was indeed a very proud "Fjord owner" who made an admirable impact with her mighty steed. Jack (no, I'm not the mighty steed I'talking about)
Re: brag alert- first "big" trail ride
This message is from: "Denise Delgado" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> dear bridgid,congrats to you and tommes on your winning performance!! sounds like great fun and a good time was had by all. good for the breed to be seen out in public, especially with such a well-mannered member as a representative. good job, denise ;-)
Re: Brag alert
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 10:34 AM 9/1/00 -0700, you wrote: And finally, Mike May, thanks once again for your fine work on the NFHR web site, the Pedigree Search made listing the owners above very easy. I use it often. Those thanks should go to Lori Albrough. She did all of the work on that one not me. Mike === 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: "Holly Bullard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks! i'm so proud! :-) -- On Tue, 11 Jul 2000 16:35:28 Northhorse wrote: >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >In a message dated 7/11/00 12:22:17 PM Pacific Daylight Time, >[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > ><< I bought a horse! he's a gorgeous quarter horse >> > >Congratulations! What a wonderful mother to buy a horse for you, even if it >isn't a fjord! Have fun with him. > >Pamela > *** chickclick.com http://www.chickclick.com girl sites that don't fake it. http://www.chickmail.com sign up for your free email. http://www.chickshops.com boutique shopping from chickclick.com ***
Re: brag alert
This message is from: "Holly Bullard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> He's trained! very! and i'm going to train him in dressage!he's 13 years old, his registered name is Tennessee Gigolo! but his barn name is Gig(pronounced as jig), and yes i do just love to talk horses!Are you all from around troy, Mt? i'm wondering because i'm originally from libby! hence how i got into fjord... -- On Tue, 11 Jul 2000 13:39:08 Bushnell's wrote: >This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >At 06:15 AM 07/12/2000 +1100, you wrote: >>This message is from: "Holly Bullard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >> I bought a horse! he's a gorgeous quarter horse (i wanted an fjord, but >my mom wouldn't buy me one!) gelding, with a blaze and a sock on his front >left foot. He's about 16.2hh and is a sorrel >> >HOLLY, THAT'S WONDERFUL! Thanks for sharing your joy with us Fjord folk. >He's a big guy eh? I'm wondering if he's trained, how old he is, what's his >name, etc. (don't you love to talk horses!?!) > >May he be all that you had hoped for! Ruthie, NW MT > > *** chickclick.com http://www.chickclick.com girl sites that don't fake it. http://www.chickmail.com sign up for your free email. http://www.chickshops.com boutique shopping from chickclick.com ***
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 7/11/00 12:22:17 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I bought a horse! he's a gorgeous quarter horse >> Congratulations! What a wonderful mother to buy a horse for you, even if it isn't a fjord! Have fun with him. Pamela
Re: brag alert
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 06:15 AM 07/12/2000 +1100, you wrote: >This message is from: "Holly Bullard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I bought a horse! he's a gorgeous quarter horse (i wanted an fjord, but my mom wouldn't buy me one!) gelding, with a blaze and a sock on his front left foot. He's about 16.2hh and is a sorrel > HOLLY, THAT'S WONDERFUL! Thanks for sharing your joy with us Fjord folk. He's a big guy eh? I'm wondering if he's trained, how old he is, what's his name, etc. (don't you love to talk horses!?!) May he be all that you had hoped for! Ruthie, NW MT
Re: Brag Alert!!!
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Congratulations Patty, and Dustenai! Know you must be very happy, these little guys are so rewarding. I am envious that you have already picked out his name as we still cannot decide on the "perfect" name for our new little colt out of Quad-l's Teal and A2Z Thorson. We had a long list of names but now none of them are good enough =)) Incidentally, he was 37" at birth. I'll be anxious to see Majson's Cymon. Ruthie At 07:58 PM 06/08/2000 -0600, you wrote: >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >This is Patty in Libby, just wanted to let everyone know my mare Dustenai >had her foal about 1:30 this morning. It is a beautiful little stud colt. He >is 36½ inches tall and just the apple of his mommies eye. His name is >Majson's Cymon. It all happened just like it is suppose to no problems, even >got it all on tape. I have been going all day on just 2½ hrs sleep am ready >to crash..Its been fun but glad the waiting is over..Hope everyone has a >great summer. > >Patty Peterson >Granite Lake Fjords >Libby, Montana. > > >
Re: BRAG ALERT
This message is from: Lori Albrough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I couldn't help myself from posting this brag. I received the following post > on Monday morning. It is about a seven year old Konggard < Freya > Brusvein > daughter bred by Ceacy Henderson named Penfryyd's Nykka. Yahoo! I love to hear these stories - what a horse! good for you for giving her the training to do so well. Oh - and my Cindy just happens to be her grand-dam! Lori Albrough Moorefield Ontario
Re: Brag Alert! and ramblings
This message is from: "Sanders" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Michelle- Tell Mandy congratulations! And since WE aren't important enough to mentionyou get to sleep on the floor Sunday night! You horse pile you Just for that I am going to steal Tona's affections from you the next time we're at Quad L to visit her! SHE is a nice horse, unlike her owner... Teresa (Jennie's mom) - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 8:41 PM Subject: Brag Alert! and ramblings Michelle said: Bushnell's in Troy, Montana, then on to Sandpoint, Idaho to stop and say Hi to Chip Lamb and then on to my good friends the Nagel's. Then, on Saturday I have to go the meeting in Spokane
Re: Brag Alert--Fjord won high point at large open show
This message is from: Lori Albrough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Margaret Strachan wrote: > I encourage people to get their good, broke mares or geldings out there to > be seen by the public. > Margaret Strachan > 82 degrees or so out with a cool breeze--perfect. Congrats on the show wins! It's great to hear about Fjords out there doing it well. Not so sure I want to hear the weather report though, we had snow here yesterday! Great big flakes of white stuff. Yuck. Lori A. Moorefield, Ontario
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This message is from: Mary Thurman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- Carl & Sarah Nagel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This message is from: "Carl & Sarah Nagel" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > No horse babies yet at Quad L Ranch but I interupt > the foal chat to brag > about my 16 year old baby! In a single day, rated as > the second best day of > her life (Libby was first of course), so > far...Jennie was appointed to > Girl's State to represent her high school AND > qualified for STATE with an > impressive french horn solo at regionals today Hooray for Jennie - that's VERY impressive stuff, no matter who you are or where you live. And don't feel bad about falling down those darn slippery steps - from one who has 'been there, done that' before. It is embarassing though! Glad to see there is still someone around to "horse sit". How is old Rusty doing this winter? Mary = Mary Thurman Raintree Farms [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com
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This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Congratulations Teresa and Jennie! I wonder if there is a way to work a french horn into the Libby show ? : ) Cheers, Karen __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
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This message is from: carol j makosky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Carl & Sarah Nagel wrote: > This message is from: "Carl & Sarah Nagel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > No horse babies yet at Quad L Ranch but I interupt the foal chat to brag > about my 16 year old baby! In a single day, rated as the second best day of > her life (Libby was first of course), so far...Jennie was appointed to > Girl's State to represent her high school AND qualified for STATE with an > impressive french horn solo at regionals today > > I NOW WILL ALLOW THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE BORED TO DELETE THIS.. > ANYONE ELSE WHO IS INTERESTED (and I am watching) CAN CONTINUE ON.. > > Jennie Sanders, (my daughter, niece of Sarah Nagel and niece-by-friendship > of Michelle Noonan, employee and friend of Chip Lamb) for those of you who > don't remember her, she is the little girl (small joke -- she's 6' tall) who > started totally green last spring working for Chip and ended up placing in > all her novice events at Libby including a first in pack horse --we're still > smiling from all the fun. > > Yesterday, four ladies interviewed Jennie to be a delegate at Girl's State, > the girl's are judged on academics (3. or above), physical fitness, talent, > leadership skills (she's never held a class office and almost didn't apply > because she didn't think she'd have a chance), community involvement, > educational goals and strength of character. This being her first "real" > interview she wasn't sure how it went. One lady was actually dozing during > the interview! > > Today was the Idaho Panhandle Regional Solo & Ensemble competition for high > school. Jennie plays the french horn. Since the band kids would be gone when > the winners were announced the teacher announced it on the bus---you > guessed it!--Jennie was appointed!! During her solo performance Jennie was > more nervous then I've ever seen her but she played her difficult piece > well. The judge critiqueing (sorry no spell check here-we're horse sitting > tonight) her performance kept saying, "when you go to state", "if you go to > state", back and forth, back and forth. So she's been on pins and needles > all evening awaiting the official verdict. She did it! We are so proud of > her and she is so amazed about todays happenings she is walking on air, > (but just to keep her head out of the clouds, she fell on her tush and slid > down the front stairs at Chips tonight, she will be sore tommorow. I guess > the moral of the story is: Cowgirl's CAN do anything when they set their > hearts and minds to it! (Reference to the link we sent the other day if you > looked at it) > The end of a Happy Day in Sandpoint Idaho > Teresa Hi from Carol M. Congratulations to Jennie and to all who have helped her to these accomplishments. This news reminds me of our two kids competeing at music. It's great to hear of kids headed in the right direction and adults standing behind them and being very involved. Keep it up Jennie. Carol M. On Golden Pond Siren WI
Re: BRAG ALERT
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 10:40 PM 03/17/2000 -0800, you wrote: >This message is from: "Carl & Sarah Nagel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >No horse babies yet at Quad L Ranch but I interupt the foal chat to brag >about my 16 year old baby! In a single day, rated as the second best day of >her life (Libby was first of course), so far...Jennie was appointed to >Girl's State to represent her high school AND qualified for STATE with an >impressive french horn solo at regionals today CONGRATULATIONS TO JENNIE!!! but I'm not surprised at all, Jennie's special! if only... she lived beside our ranch instead of Quad-L's! Why is there only ONE of her? Ruthie, NW MT
Re: Brag Alert - Tank goes to KC!
This message is from: "Starfire Farm, LLC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Way to go Cynthia and Tank! Have fun in Iowa. -- Beth Beymer & Sandy North Starfire Farm, Berthoud CO www.starfirefarm.com
Re: Brag Alert!
This message is from: Mary Thurman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- Jean Gayle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This message is from: "Jean Gayle" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Congratulations Vivian also a fjord is pictured in > Horse Trader magazine > this month, in an ad. (not for sale) altho there is > a cutie there for sale, > a five yr. gelding in nearby Rochester Wa/ Jean, I don't have a copy of the Horse Trader for this month. Is the "cutie for sale" a 5 year old gelding, or is the five year old gelding the one not for sale? The only five year old gelding in Rochester that I'm aware of is Finn, one of ours - and I was not aware he was for sale at ANY price. Mary === Mary Thurman Raintree Farms [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com
Re: Brag Alert!
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Congratulations Vivian also a fjord is pictured in Horse Trader magazine this month, in an ad. (not for sale) altho there is a cutie there for sale, a five yr. gelding in nearby Rochester Wa/ Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle
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This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hooray Joanne what a great feeling!! Jean Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle
Re: BRAG ALERT
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 01:25 PM 8/31/99 -0400, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just went to Mel's first horse show ever in his -- years, and he and Jason had quite a weekend - And we had the pleasure of being a couple of stalls away from the Goble's BDF Jason & his pal Buttons (Buttons is a Halflinger but with a painted on stripe he might pass as a Fjord). Buttons got a lot of petting & attention from the passers-by. Mel & Joanne are such nice friendly people we really enjoyed their company. Jason fast and accurate - and when Mel figures out exactly what he's doing, the combo is going to be dangerous Yes I think I agree with this. Mel is quite a horseman for sure. They might have to change the old Cross Country class to a Fox Hunt class. I have an idea that it would be a blast. - at that 3 blues, 1 red, 2 yellows and a tie for reserve grand champion novice - could have been better but Mel wouldn't go in reinmanship (didn't think he was good enough). He definitely is good enough. They both proved that. Pilot error and they went off course in the jumping, making such a tight turn to go over the wrong jump Mark Leone would have been proud of them. That class, of course, was WITHOUT the cart. Now that would have been an interesting class with the cart though. My son always wanted Niki do a "Carriage Jumping" course with Malla! He thought it would be more interesting to watch. ;-) Mike
Re: Brag Alert!
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 04:16 PM 8/30/99 -0400, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Several of us went to the Myopia Combined Driving Event this past weekend. Congratulations Vivian, Laura & Craig! We heard the results at the Woodstock show while we were there. That is just fantastic to have Fjords winning at these now days. More proof that they can do it all! Mike === 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Way to go Vivian and Wich's. Such good results benefit the whole fjord community.
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Congratulations Brian!!!
Re: "Brag Alert" ????
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> H!! Ursula and Carol, I don't know what goes between you two. I do know Ann and she is an exceptional person and rider. She never ceases to be a sensitive giving person no matter how stressed. I think Ursula was addressing this. Ann could capture the Olympics and she would still be honest and kind. Say Ann, How about trying Wez in the Olympic trials? Shoot for the moon. I have to retract one thing I said about Ann. I did see her ride in the cart with Karen Mc at an obstacle driving event. I believe it was her first and last time to volunteer in driving. She was scared!! Down hill up hill at break neck speed. :) Jean Gayle Aberdeen, Wa > > >Carol and Arthur Rivoire >Beaver Dam Farm Fjords II >R.R. 7 Pomquet >Antigonish County >Nova Scotia >B2G 2L4 >902 386 2304 >http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/beaverdf > >
Re: Re: Brag Alert
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Congratulations to Anne and Wez. I know that there was alot of hardwork involved in getting to that level, and I think it's fabulous that you perservered (sp?). Good luck in the coming season I know we all look forward to hearing more . I would like to respond to Carol's comments several posts back regarding Fjords in Combined Driving. She wrote I think Fjords competing in the world of dressage is particularly significant since they are competing against huge horses bred specifically for the discipline. --- In Combined Driving, Fjords compete in the Pony Division, and I've always felt they had a significant advantage there because of their size and strength. Last fall at Fair Hill International Marnix had to compete with the horses as there were no other ponies in the Intermediate Division. There were 11 horses (yes some fancy, huge WB) and alot of World Singles hopefuls. Marnix placed second. I really enjoyed having that much competition as there are generally few single ponies of any breed in the upper levels and having 11 horses certainly made it more interesting. Our big advantage after dressage where Marnix excells was the fact that we were smaller than the horses and could take the inside routes on the marathon and I drove very badly at FH. If there was a post to hit I hit it In the pony division it is almost impossible for me to beat a small pony in the hazards. Hence the fact that the minis won the marathon in the prelim division at Fall Gladstone last year beating the Dartmoors and Haflingers handily on time. So at the lower levels a Fjord's size is not an advantage especially if there are really small ponies competing. I remain convinced that the way to go is win dressage so you don't have to go for broke on the marathon. Marnix more than proved that he was competitive against the horses in Combined Driving as well as Ridden Dressage. Hope that this isn't interpreted as flaming, just my thoughts and clarifications... Look at how successful the Fjords are becoming in all the discip[lines, and it's so early in the season yet. This is truly exciting. Perhaps more people will be convinced that Fjords are an option in competition rather than thinking of them only as nice family horses of mediocre talent. Vivian Creigh
Re: Brag Alert
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Arthur Rivoire) Goodday from Carol Rivoire at Beaver Dam Farm in Nova Scotia - Sorry! It looks like I did misinterpret Ursula's remarks about 'horsepeople's egos being tied to their horses accomplishments.' I was concerned she was criticizing people who shared (bragged?) their successes with the List, and was fearful that this might inhibit further contributions. --- Apparently, if no one else read it that way, then I must have read it wrong, which is great, as I hope many more people will let us know what they're doing with their Fjords. Best Regards, Carol Carol and Arthur Rivoire Beaver Dam Farm Fjords II R.R. 7 Pomquet Antigonish County Nova Scotia B2G 2L4 902 386 2304 http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/beaverdf
Re: "Brag Alert" ????
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think we should think twice before we choose to become offended. It is better for the list if we all keep an open mind about another person's motives. A little overlooking of a perceived insult goes a long way. Suzan
Re: "Brag Alert" ????
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Arthur Rivoire) Hi Everybody from Carol Rivoire at Beaver Dam Farm in Nova Scotia - On today's List, Ursula Jensen urged Anne Appleby to tell us about her latest accomplishments in dressage. I'd sure love to hear the news. In fact, I'd love to hear everything Anne has to say about her experiences with Fjords in drssage, and I'd love to hear it on a regular basis. --- A column in the Fjord Herald, for instance, would be most interesting and useful. And even more interesting and beneficial to the breed would be articles and photos from Anne published in national magazines and newspapers. I can tell you there is a dire need for this type of article. I am royally ticked off that all anyone ever reads about the Fjord breed is the ancient press release from the NFHR - "The Norwegian Fjord is one of the oldest breeds dating back to the Vikings, etc. . . on and on . . . blah, blah, blah." - Excruciatingly Boring! I'll have more to say on that later, but for now I want to talk about Ursula's remarks. Ursula said > >Anne is probably the only horseperson that I know who's self esteem is not >directly tied to her accomplishments with her horses...she is totally >balanced and modest on that level and has an incredible ability to remain >objective. If I'm interpreting Ursula's remarks correctly, she's criticizing Sue Banks for telling us about her dressage accomplishments with her young mare, Lilly. She's also criticizing Elaine for sharing her dressage wins with Lilly's brother, BDF Idar. And, she's criticizing me (the breeder) for being proud and pleased that these two owners have done so well with horses from Beaver Dam Farm. Give me a break. If being pleased and proud that the horses we produce on our farm turn out to be quality, pleasurable animals, then color me guilty. And I guess my ego is tied to the quality of our product (the horses.) Shouldn't it be? If not, does that mean if we produce poor, useless, dangerous Fjords, I shouldn't care? I shouldn't feel shame and remorse? Should I thorow up my hands taking no responsiblity, and say - "It's not my fault." --- Sorry, that's not the way I care to do things. I think Ursula's criticism is discouraging and destructive to people who might like to share their accomplishments with their Fjords. Hopefully, List contributors won't take it to heart, as I'm sure 99.9% of us want to hear what people are doing, whether it's a great performance in competition, or a great performance on the back forty. Whether in public or in private, Fjords are much much more than cute and cuddly. They are performers! And it's high time the world knew it. So, forget false modesty. Let's promote our breed. I'd love to hear more from Gayle Ware, and all the good reining and cutting stuff she does. And I'd love to hear from the endurance riders, and the foxhunting riders. And the draft people. Fjordhorses are not just horses that can do a lot of things . . . . They do a lot of things very well Regards, Carol Rivoire Carol and Arthur Rivoire Beaver Dam Farm Fjords II R.R. 7 Pomquet Antigonish County Nova Scotia B2G 2L4 902 386 2304 http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/beaverdf
Re: Brag Alert
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] OK Ursula, Wez did make his first formal Grand Prix debut this past weekend . It has been 13 years of hard work and he did a respectable job and got a decent score. Kari McClain actually rode him for this first ride to test it out while I work out some coordination issues. She is my instructor and mentor and has been the person behind all that Wez and I have accomplished over the years. She is a most remarkable person not only extremely skilled as a rider but also as a teacher which is a rare combination. She has taken several horses to Grand Prix including an Apaloosa off the rodeo string, a thoroughbred and a quarter horse and is a firm believer that with correct training and hard work any horse and rider can do well in dressage. She was the person who said of Wez when he was three, "Let's see how far he can go..." It has been a long hard road on a horse/breed not particularly well built for the upper levels of this sport. So here we are. My turn next. Anne Appleby
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Congratulations, Sue, on your dressage triumph! It is so much fun to hear about people's accomplishments in dressage on fjords. They can certainly do it with a little work and I would love to see more out there. Anne Appleby
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Sue, I read your "brag alert" and had to comment because I have been showing a Fjord this season with great luck, too. I purchased BDF IDAR from the Rivoire's in Nova Scotia this past year. He had been a carriage horse for the last few years but quickly took to the dressage work. I've taken him to about 5 shows, each getting progressively larger and he has consistently scored between 63-67% in Training level Test 3 and 4. His last show was a big show in Los Angeles, where he was the only non-warmblood entry and he finished 2nd with a 65% in classes of 14 top horses. He only needs one more score before he qualifies for the USDF Regional Championships and I know he can get it. So enjoy your Fjord in dressage. If they have good gaits, they can be very competitive. Elaine Olsen
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Way to go, Sue!!! And good work, Lilly! Congratulations to you both, you are a special pair. Lilly is awesome, it is because of her that we first got interested in fjords. I'm so glad that you are riding and enjoying her so much, and what a thrill for you to have done so well in your dressage show. Please don't fret about bragging - I, for one, really love to hear about folks and their fjords doing well and having fun. It's inspiration for us all. Thanks for sharing your success with us, Sue! I look forward to seeing you again sometime soon. Jan
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This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -Original Message- From: Sam & Sue Banks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Fjordhorse List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Monday, April 26, 1999 10:40 AM Subject: Brag Alert Hi Sue, How wonderful to get such high marks and a win from a well known dressage rider and expert. So you are not bragging you are great and so is your girl. Congratulations Jean Gayle Aberdeen, Wa rainy and cold
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This message is from: Julia Will <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sue ~ That's just fantastic!!! Good for you and for the Fjord breed and your lovely mare. You deserve to brag! Julie
