Re: thank you Mike May
This message is from: "Ardeth Obenauf" An announcement from Mike himself will be coming soon in the e-newsletter. It is hard to imagine the NFHR without Mike at the helm. It should make us all rest easier to know that Mike has agreed to remain available in an advisory capacity for the foreseeable future to ensure that the Registry goes forward as usual, so we haven't seen the last of him by any means. Mike is also responsible for training Jeanne, the new Registrar, and is confident she will maintain his high level of service. There will be a celebration for Mike at the Educational Forum to be held in Nashville, Tn next January, so make plans to attend. Ardeth Obenauf The Lazy AO Farm Shelbyville, TN Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Thank you
This message is from: "Willows Edge Farm" >Being an Ole son, it might have swayed me a little, but I was sooo thrilled to have gotten him in for training. AND, even MORE thrilled to watch him transform. I saw him go from out >of shape, not really wanting to work, to loving it and improving all this movements according to the cues given. Plus a wonderful canter on him, GREAT trot, super fun horse to ride. >It really was so NEAT to have all these Ole boys... Henry is going to Karen Petty of WA. Can't brag enough about Ole, all have GREAT free flowing trots and GREAT CANTERS! >Not to mention the brains, Fjord brains!! Having these 3 Ole boys, it was like a little bit of Ole was still here with me. >Corrine xoxo to Ole from me >>Patti Jo Walter >www.franciscreekfjords.com I'm excited for another Ole "foal" to be out here in the West and glad that Karen made the trip safely out there and back. It sounds like she's going to be doing some great dressage with him as she's done with her others. Congrats to Mary Wood who just purchased Ole's first filly born here on the farm, Willows Skjønn Ti. She will stay local here in Washington state and get to live on a cranberry farm. It is fun to see now what Patti Jo is always talking about how Ole throws his shoulder and hip ... Looking at little Ti is like looking at an Ole mini-me body!! Corinne Logan Willows Edge Farm Bothell, WA (425) 402-6781 www.willowsedgefarm.com www.seattlecarriagerides.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4092 (20090520) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.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: Thank you Patti Jo !!!
This message is from: Debbie Hunt I can ditto these kudos! I sent my 3 yr. old gelding to her a year and half ago. He went to her with absolutely no prior riding or training. He came back to me 3 months later well started. I have been riding him now for a little over a year and he is the rave of the farm! I board him at a large facility with 100 horses on 60 acres. Every time I ride him people approach me and are amazed he has been under saddle for 18 months and that he is just 5. I highly recommend Patti Jo to anyone interested in training. Debbie in Kentucky --- On Sun, 5/17/09, agiud...@comcast.net wrote: > From: agiud...@comcast.net > Subject: Thank you Patti Jo !!! > To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com > Date: Sunday, May 17, 2009, 9:34 PM > This message is from: agiud...@comcast.net > > Just a little public kudos to Patti Jo Walter. We all know > what a wonderful > professional person she is. I sent my 8 yr old gelding to > her for a 90 day > brush up as I just had a baby a few months ago. Patti Jo, > and her assistant > Eby did the BEST job with my boy. I am so proud of him (an > Ole baby, FCF > Gizmo) . When I went to pick him up, I could not believe > the physical and > mental changes with him, he's always been a sweetie, but > now he's a sweetie > with an awesome work ethic. > > > THANK YOU so much Patti Jo, if you EVER need a refrence or > a before and after > pic just email! > > > > > Angela Giudice & Giz' > > 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: RE: Thank-you STEVE
This message is from: jern...@mosquitonet.com Fred, I just goofed and sent a reply to the list that was supposed to go private. Sorry to keep this thing going. Please just let it go, a reply to the list will only make it worse. Jean Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: RE: Thank-you STEVE
This message is from: jern...@mosquitonet.com Well Fred, I reread Lisa's post and she did not mention names, while your post probably made things worse IMO. Most readers probably didn't know what you were refering to, obviously Lisa hit a sore spot, But I didn't find her post any more, actully less, accusatory than what Bonnie wrote to Linda: "Linda you should try it sometime it would really help your perspective on life. I don't have any facts figures or documention for you other than I have first hand seen some of my friends go thur this. Proof proof documention. Just get off your commputer and take a walk around your country and you can see if you look and you can even reach out your hand and help. Much more productive than debate." I think if you had just let it go nobody would have taken it to be trashing your list or you or Bonnie. You have your beef with Lisa. I don't want to get into it. I have my own opinions about what happened at Libby and about Bonnie' attitude. I am glad she has turned out to be a good trainer. I don't want to get into an argument. You have your perspective. I just like to stay out of things. Jean > This message is from: "friendlyf...@hughes.net" > > Dear Jean, > > When someone writes on Steve's list, thanking him for allowing a certain > type of discussion to continue...then states that another list > (specifically mine) has shut down discussion of the subject and then goes > on to enumerate only certain parts of what went onnot the whole story > or all the facts: > Then states that my list, was formed initially as a rescue type list and > now is not is patently false. That become criticizm of my list and my > actions. > > Lisa hates my trainer. I had purchased one of Lisa's foals and paid her > at Libby. Lisa backed out of the deal and returned my money stating that > none of her foals would come under the influence of my trainer. > > Lisa was among the group that got together at Libby and had us "thrown > off the island" so to speak. > > I got understandably pissed. > > When she wrote me later that she had sold the foal to someone else...I > got even more pissed in that she didn't trust my judgement and had to rub > it in. I told Lisa that I didn't care to ever speak to her again. I > tried many times to offer an olive branch, but each time (from different > mail addresses) she has blocked them all. > > What Lisa wrote was a direct slam at my list and my actions in attempting > to control a wildfire. She even paraphrased part of a message, from my > list, > ridiculing my trainer who was only trying to make peace on the list. > > Tru Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Thank-you STEVE
This message is from: jern...@mosquitonet.com Fred, I didn't interpret Lisa's message to be putting you or your list down at all. Why do you take it personally? Maybe I am missing something... Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska > This message is from: "Frederick J Pack" > > Lisa et al, > > > Rescue and Fjord welfare is STILL a paramount concern on my FjordIssues > list. > > The conversations regarding Horse Slaughter were getting out of hand. I > stopped that thread. Steve would have done the same thing here. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Thank-you STEVE correction
This message is from: "Frederick J Pack" This line: My trainer, who was trashed by you and others at Libby, are not aware of some facts. Should read: Readers should be aware of some facts about my trainer. The same trainer who was trashed by you and others at Libby. I had to run and break up a dog fight. Something fell on the keyboard in my haste. The message was sent before I proof read it. If someone has a bone to pick with me, or my list, either write me privately or do it on MY listNOT HERE. Subject closed as far as I'm concerned. I will write nothing more about this. PERIOD Fred All Mail is scanned in AND out by Norton Anti-virus. Fred and Lois Pack Pack's Peak Stables Wilkeson, Washington 98396 -Original Message- From: owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com [mailto:owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com] On Behalf Of Frederick J Pack Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 6:38 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: RE: Thank-you STEVE This message is from: "Frederick J Pack" Lisa et al, My trainer, who was trashed by you and others at Libby, are not aware of some facts. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Thank-you STEVE
This message is from: "Frederick J Pack" Lisa et al, Rescue and Fjord welfare is STILL a paramount concern on my FjordIssues list. The conversations regarding Horse Slaughter were getting out of hand. I stopped that thread. Steve would have done the same thing here. Before YOU or anyone else, who is only on THIS list, the information about Mr. Stewart in Scotland had been posted on my list for some time. You know this. You are subscribed to my list. FJORD welfare has always been paramount. I personally posted many links to follow up and assist in the assessment (by readers) of the situation. But, you already know this.. Other readers, only on this list, do not. It seems devious to object to something about my list without writing something about it on mine. You have been conspicuously quiet and haven't posted anything since October of 2006. We could use some of your wisdom on my list as well. You write: Even another Fjord list, which was created and actually encouraged to discuss these tough rescue abuse and " saving Fjords in need " topics, I hear they called for an end to the conversation, while this list does not. I am puzzled by the use of the word HEAR in the above paragraph. Or are you trashing any messages from my list too. Have you bothered to READ what has been sent to you. Perhaps if you had, you would have not have written here. If you, in fact, DID...then you know why I shut the subject of horse slaughter down. I would e-mail this directly to you but you have set your email to block any messages from me directly. Don't trash my list just because you don't like me or my trainer My trainer, who was trashed by you and others at Libby, are not aware of some facts. Bonnie Morris has a heart of gold. She presently has three rescued horses at her facility right now that she saved from the knife or starvation. A couple of years ago, she bought two other horses to save them. One was nothing but a skeleton. She nursed both of these back to health. The mare that was a skeleton is now a mother. Bonnie is presently nursing one of MY Fjords back to health as I didn't have the facilities to adequately care for her. She has become an accomplished CDE competitor. Just last week she had two of my fjords hooked up to Dave McQwethy's (Sp?) cart at Happs. Dave drove and loved them too. You, and the other nay-sayers from our Libby Incident will not admit you made a mistake about her. Next time you object to something going on on MY list, write your thought there...not here. And, NO...I haven't removed you from my list just because you trashed us here. Fred (owner Yahoo FjordIssues list) and a proud to be a member of this list too... All Mail is scanned in AND out by Norton Anti-virus. Fred and Lois Pack Pack's Peak Stables Wilkeson, Washington 98396 -Original Message- From: owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com [mailto:owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com] On Behalf Of pedfjo...@aol.com This message is from: pedfjo...@aol.com Even another Fjord list, which was created and actually encouraged to discuss these tough rescue abuse and " saving Fjords in need " topics, I hear they called for an end to the conversation, while this list does not. When name calling begins and personal accusations of embelishing or how someone is making pompus statements while sitting behind their computer, shielded from the world, and without knowing where they have been or what they have done, makes for uncomfortable reading. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Thank you!!
This message is from: Linda Lottie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Kelly..another thing you can encourage is for him to roll...yes, roll. My trainer always lets his horses roll after riding so the stomach is tipped upside down and activated. I have a new outlook on rolling since he shared that with me. Linda in WI > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com > Subject: Thank you!! > Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:05:10 -0700 > > This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff > > Thanks to EVERYONE that gave me feedback/care instructions/kind words for > Grandpa. He is doing much better. He actually was trotting today. Plus I know > he feels better because he is back to being his regular "independently minded > self" like any senior :) We go for a walk every morning and every evening to > keep things moving. He anticipated going back to the house for breakfast first > thing this morning, but he had not gone to the bathroom yet. So I said "sorry > grandpa, you don't get breakfast till you go to the bathroom" I kid you not, > 2 seconds later up came the tail, and out came the poop :) Home we went for a > little breakfast. > > They are so funny. The only thing I am concerned about is his left eye as it > is a little puffy/warm as it got seriously rubbed raw during the rolling. Any > suggestions as to what i can do for it? > > Kelly Trirogoff, Grandpa and Skovy > _ > > 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: Thank you
This message is from: Debbie Hunt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello Fjordhorse enthusiasts, I read posts every day and have learned so much. I want to publicly thank Patti Jo Walters for doing an outstanding job with Ivar (the 4 yr old gelding she mentioned in this post). He is my boy. I sent him to Patti Jo the 1st of December as a horse who had very little training. She came highly recommended and I know why! She has been amazing. I live in KY so don't have the luxury of watching his progress but Patti Jo communicates via e-mail almost daily and I almost feel like I am there with her detailed descriptions of his progress. I would highly recommend Patti Jo to anyone that needs their horse trained. I can't wait to get him back the end of February! Debbie in KY (patiently waiting for Ivar's return) This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Been a SUPER year in 2007 here at FCF, 2008 starting out like last year, GETTING SOME FANTASTIC Fjords in on consignment. So excited again this year. I'm just blessed to get to work with so many different bloodlines, so many different horses and so many WONDERFUL owners and then selling the horses and meeting even more wonderful folks who bought the horse. It's a great line of work. It's not easy selling horses and I do my homework and only take good quality Fjords in on consignment. I'm not out there just to sell horses, I want a great sale. Where FCF gets a friend for life and you get a friend in your Fjord for life. Can only do that with quality Fjords. And, it starts with the breeding.I have a couple of really nice quiet and nicely trained mares coming in this week. I have a nice perfect aged team, or they can be sold seperate as they both drive single and both ride. I have several young ones coming in the spring, they are all currently driving and lightly being ridden, we will here at FCF put more finishing touches on them. I also know of a SUPER gelding that we started here at FCF and then sold and he is solid BN event horse. He is easy to keep and easy to ride/handle. Super boy. So again this year, I hopefully can help you find that right Fjord for you/your needs.Have a few training horses at the moment and several lined up for spring/summer. If you are considering some training, make sure to contact me early, as things are filling up. One in for training I'm also thrilled with. Ivar, 4 yr old gelding. A bit too slow / quiet to start butwe got him going nicely and I'm just thrilled with this boy, his owner is gonna have a blast with him when he goes home end of Feb.Few additions to FCF, I bought TUF Voss this last year. Warning you all now , I WILL WIN THE BAREBACK CLASS AT BE this year!!! The boy has the smoothest canter. We are using him in our lesson program and he is awesome. I think TUF has some of the BEST horses out there, Rich and Nancy really produced some wonderful horses!! I also bought Los Trigos Heather. I was gonna lease her this year, but then just decided to buy her. She is a GREAT driving horse and I am hoping to do Villa and Columbus this year and have some fun driving. I still have my TB and will do a BN event with him this year as well. Sorry had to add that, he's a COOL horse! GREAT jumper! Eby will probably take Voss or Tomas, as they both jump as well. We have been using Tomas in the lesson program as well. Tomas just has to learn to stay calmer when jumping he LOVES it too much. Sothe year is starting to get planned out and I'm sure it will fly by like always but I could not be happier with how it's all coming together. Patti Jo Walter www.franciscreekfjords.com Please note NEW email address [EMAIL PROTECTED]The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Nancy Hotovy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This message is from: "Nancy Hotovy" Thank you so much for the compliment Patti. Voss is a really great horse. Just to let you know that BE isn't decided yet :-) I just came in from riding 6 miles on back roads and trails bareback on TUF Annie (1/2 sister to Voss). Riding with chaps and bareback is the best way to stay warm on a winter ride - especially in the snow and wind. It was beautiful - big white flakes in the woods - horizontal flakes in the fields. As we have slowly but surely been downsizing, we are now sadly offering for sale the mares that we had kept back for ourselves (performance and breeding quality). One is a 10-year-old daughter of TUF Reba and Anvil's Gra Viking. She is bred for a March foal to Dundarling Tatonka (will probably be grey as she has always produced grey when bred to grey). She is a been there/done that mare. Has been used single, team, unicorn, 4-up and tandem. Will sell her with foal by her side or with her daughter TUF Mia - 4 year old filly x Rokida's Haakon. Mia and her dam are a perfect match - same size, same way of going. Las
Re: Thank you
This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I must say I am VERY pleased with both fjords I got from Rich and Nancy Hotovy. If I wanted to buy another horse, I'd get one from them. If you're in the market, look at a TUF horse for sure. Bonnie in CA - Original Message - From: "Nancy Hotovy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 1:51 PM Subject: Thank you This message is from: "Nancy Hotovy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thank you so much for the compliment Patti. Voss is a really great horse. Just to let you know that BE isn't decided yet :-) I just came in from riding 6 miles on back roads and trails bareback on TUF Annie (1/2 sister to Voss). Riding with chaps and bareback is the best way to stay warm on a winter ride - especially in the snow and wind. It was beautiful - big white flakes in the woods - horizontal flakes in the fields. As we have slowly but surely been downsizing, we are now sadly offering for sale the mares that we had kept back for ourselves (performance and breeding quality). One is a 10-year-old daughter of TUF Reba and Anvil's Gra Viking. She is bred for a March foal to Dundarling Tatonka (will probably be grey as she has always produced grey when bred to grey). She is a been there/done that mare. Has been used single, team, unicorn, 4-up and tandem. Will sell her with foal by her side or with her daughter TUF Mia - 4 year old filly x Rokida's Haakon. Mia and her dam are a perfect match - same size, same way of going. Last summer was Mia's first time out as a driving horse. She went to Horse Progress Days and worked alongside the geldings, in the 4-abreast hitch and also was in the lead in the 4-up hitch at Blue Earth. These are VERY nice mares and extremely difficult for me to part with. As always, we have bred for the great fjord temperment as well as conformation. Please e-mail for pictures if interested. Delivery is an option. Always, always, enjoy your horses! Nancy Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:41:39 -0600 From: "Dave and Patti Walter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Fjords for sale in East Central WI Few additions to FCF, I bought TUF Voss this last year. Warning you all now , I WILL WIN THE BAREBACK CLASS AT BE this year!!! The boy has the smoothest canter. We are using him in our lesson program and he is awesome. I think TUF has some of the BEST horses out there, Rich and Nancy really produced some wonderful horses!! 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: Thank you from the Foundation
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Catherine, I'd be very interested in learning what projects in particular the Norwegian Fjord Horse Foundation wishes to undertake. I did not find it posted on the website, perhaps you can tell us about them when you get some time? Thanks! Karen over the hill (literally and probably figuratively as well) in central Oregon Original Message Follows From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com To: Subject: Thank you from the Foundation Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2008 16:50:49 -0800 This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> All of the Trustees and Directors of the Norwegian Fjord Horse Foundation send their THANK YOU to all the donors that replied to our PUZZLE request. We ended up not making the full puzzle however... each donation is very important to us. We are gradually reaching our goals. There are several projects we hope we can be a part of in 2008. We look forward to working with the Registry with several different projects. Again thank you to all of our 2007 donors. It is never too late to donate... If your envelope is sitting on your desk... then please do place it in the mail in the next couple of days and we can still get a receipt to you before the tax season. We always accept BOOK of HONOR and MEMORIAL BOOK donations... Call or email me for more details. Happy NEW YEAR to all! Catherine Lassesen Trustee & Secretary Norwegian Fjord Horse Foundation Educate, Preserve, Research Ask me how you can help! [EMAIL PROTECTED] 541-825-3027 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: Thank you to Patti Jo
This message is from: "Douglas Knutsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mary wrote: Sebastian IS a fabulous horse, and in her post Patti makes it sound like I had something to do with that, but really he is a credit to his bloodlines (he's an ERLEND son, out of a MONTANO daughter,) and he's the product of the great eye for breeding that was Julie Will's here at Old Hickory Farm in NY state. I was fortunate to live up the road (so to speak) from Julie when I was looking for my first fjord, and Julie recognized Sebastian's family-friendly personality right from the start. She matched me and my 4 kids up with him when he was only a yearling, and we've had a WONDERFUL time learning and growing right along with him. Patti's remarks about Sebastian are really a credit to Julie, not to me. Like you, I appreciate Patti Jo's continued devotion to our breed and her generosity to other Fjord owners or would-be owners. And, like you, I can't say enough about my admiration and love for Julie Will. She, and her husband, Darryl Wolford, had an enormous impact on the growth of the breed in North America. Darryl first called Julie's attention to Flotren in Norway. Of course she wanted to important this magnificent stallion to the US. It was my good luck that, in order to finance this, she felt she needed to relocate her senior stallion, Erlend, to the West Coast. Julie followed his career out here closely and even made the long trip to Ellensburg while she still had the energy. So many times I have wanted to share the latest news with her and share her excitement. I do tell her about these times - I hope she hears. Julie had clear breeding goals. I believe she attained those and much more. I so much wanted her to be at the show in Winona and see her guy honored in the Get-of-Sire class! As I told many friends there, I had virtually nothing to do with the win. All I did was gather together some of the fine examples of her breeding. Julie produced all of those horses representing Erlend, not I. I've never met a soul with more integrity that Julie. She was as competitive as anyone, yet always supportive and friendly to all. Peg Knutsen www.horsehumor.net www.fairpoint.net/~kffjord/ - Original Message - From: "Mary" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2007 3:37 PM Subject: Thank you to Patti Jo This message is from: "Mary" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi List, Just wanted to say a big huge public THANK YOU to Patti Jo for handling the sale of Sebastian for me. She has filled a number of roles in this transaction, including (but not limited to) Coach, Mentor, Cheerleader, Coordinator, Facilitator, Hand Holder, Advisor, Photographer, Trainer, Counselor, and Navigator. She has extended herself beyond the business relationship to help me deal with the emotional issue of selling this guy, who has been my baby for 9 of his 10 years. It almost felt like I had a big sister out there in Wisconsin helping me through this whole process. Sebastian IS a fabulous horse, and in her post Patti makes it sound like I had something to do with that, but really he is a credit to his bloodlines (he's an ERLEND son, out of a MONTANO daughter,) and he's the product of the great eye for breeding that was Julie Will's here at Old Hickory Farm in NY state. I was fortunate to live up the road (so to speak) from Julie when I was looking for my first fjord, and Julie recognized Sebastian's family-friendly personality right from the start. She matched me and my 4 kids up with him when he was only a yearling, and we've had a WONDERFUL time learning and growing right along with him. Patti's remarks about Sebastian are really a credit to Julie, not to me. But in summary, I'd like to say that Patti Jo was always very honest, very sensitive, and very professional. I would encourage anyone looking to buy or sell a fjord to start with her. She goes the extra mile to make the right match, and she was the ONLY person I can even IMAGINE trusting to be the surrogate mother to Sebastian until she found him a new home. Thanks again, Patti, and give him a smooch for me-- Mary Blatz, in upstate NY where we're getting one last blast of winter this weekend - Original Message - From: "fjordhorse-digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 7:30 PM Subject: fjordhorse-digest V2007 #64 Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2007 18:57:58 -0500 From: "Dave and Patti Walter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Big Congrats This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Just wanted to congratulate Cheryl Whitfield of SC, for her decision in purchasing O.H. Sebastian. He has to pass his vet check, but see no problem with that. Sebastian is a COOL horse, owned for a little while longer by Mary Blatz of NY. Mary did a wonderful job in raising him, training him, taking care of him. He is just wonderful, he'll do whatever you want and in a VERY safe m
Re: Thank You Secret Santa Amy Evers
This message is from: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Amy, Thanks so much for the wonderful gifts. Last week I was looking at a website with those cute little rubber fjords made into ornaments and was lamenting that I hadn't gotten one for the tree, especially since I have an Icelandic horse ornament and I didn't want Tyra to feel left out. My tree's still up so I hung it right in the front. Tyra will really appreciate the professional Fiskar mane scissors (I won't mention what I've been using). I've been giving her clicker training lessons to hold her head still for trimming, so she should be good to go! Maybe now Tyra won't be embarrassed if I send in photos of her! Cherie The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Thank you.
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jeannie do not move to rapidly to replace. I did and missed a really nice fellow because he just did not help the sadness nor replace my boy and I sent him back. Still wonder what ever happened to him. Jean Gayle Author 'The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 to 1949 Send: $20 to Three Horse's Press 7403 Blaine Rd Aberdeen, WA 98520
Re: Thank you
This message is from: "Beth Pulsifer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Being new here... I'd be interested to know Hostar's story. I'm just learning about the Fjord horse and I'm certian it's the horse for me. In another week or so I should be a new owner if all goes well!!:) Can anyone give information on trimming the manes? Is there a guide to go by?... Do you need special blades etc. Thanks so much for any help that can be given. Beth ---Original Message--- From: Pat Holland Date: 04/28/06 11:37:30 To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: Thank you This message is from: "Pat Holland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thank you Melinda for the kind words regarding Hostar. It is a testimony to this breed we all love, I have never worked with ANY breed with more of a willingness to survive and please. Hostar's story is one for the books. All of you buy these horses, because there's "something" you see in them. ] Maybe it's what happened originally in Norway - where there was never a written document regarding a breed standard - maybe what these Fjord horses give to us can not be put down on paper. It's just "felt". I should add I could not have made one ounce of improvement with Hostar without the support of Melinda, she is a trainers dream owner, compassionate, trusting and never takes a step without her heart along stride. Respectfully Pat Holland [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of IMSTP.gif] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type Image/jpeg which had a name of 197870_c.jpg]
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This message is from: "Pat Holland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thank you Melinda for the kind words regarding Hostar. It is a testimony to this breed we all love, I have never worked with ANY breed with more of a willingness to survive and please. Hostar's story is one for the books. All of you buy these horses, because there's "something" you see in them. ] Maybe it's what happened originally in Norway - where there was never a written document regarding a breed standard - maybe what these Fjord horses give to us can not be put down on paper. It's just "felt". I should add I could not have made one ounce of improvement with Hostar without the support of Melinda, she is a trainers dream owner, compassionate, trusting and never takes a step without her heart along stride. Respectfully Pat Holland
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This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I also wonder about mares if they do not want to be dominant over us gals, or at least test the feminine position. I had a beautiful foal who was a love until about five when she felt she should take over the geldings, me and the farm. I sent her off for breaking and early training and she was the favorite of the woman trainer. But when she came home it was back to the challenge of who was in charge. I was firm with her and she learned to respect me when being ridden but would continue to test me around the boys. Jean Gayle Author 'The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 to 1949 Send: $20 to Three Horse's Press 7403 Blaine Rd Aberdeen, WA 98520
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 4/1/2006 7:35:03 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: She does lateral work fairly well, if you give her enough room and time, but I can't say it excites her. So far we are just walking, but she seemed a lot more willing. We just worked for 15 min, but will go for more time. The horse should respond immediately to the aid. In a nice, crisp manner. Juniper would want to take her time too, and she would not energize if I let her. If she doesn't respond immediately to the leg aid, the dressage whip is laid on her (not laid on as in beat, but laid up against right behind my leg). If she does not respond, a vibration of the whip. Even the laziest horse gets a clue soon enough! Once you have the crisp response to asking for lateral work, you will most likely find that your horse does indeed get energized. Especially, at least for us, turn on forehand in motion! During a solid hour ride, Juniper will revert to her low-keyed nature frequently and I remind her that she gets to graze green pasture, gets fresh hay, clean water, regular grooming, consistent vet and hoof care, and the least she can do for me is give me an hour a day when I ask! Pamela Northern Holiday Horses Welcome Polaris
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This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Good luck Sydney and glad you are trying new things instead of dumping her or flailing away!!! Jean Gayle Author 'The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 to 1949 Send: $20 to Three Horse's Press 7403 Blaine Rd Aberdeen, WA 98520
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This message is from: "Pat Holland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thank you everyone for your help with Norwegian names. I'm sure I'm not the only one - this time of the year, that can use this info. Pat H
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This message is from: "Pat Holland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thank you for the comments on pair driving. - on the list and privatly. Personally I think a Fjord pair is about the most impressive to watch than any other breed - I guess because of color.In the Midwest we have some really good driving trainers - like Mary Ruth Marks and I've seen her with her Arabs and other breeds paired up - but the Fjords just have a special "look". Another higher level competitor in our area used to have a nice pair of Haflingers - and even with their look "alike - ness" - it wasn't the same as the over all impression the Fjords gave. I just got an email from Vicki Johnston from Mims, Fl. (I don't know where Mim's is - but she and her husband work for the Kennedy Space Center - it must be near there) - I still have "Peppertrees Chocko" here in Illinois. She was preparing for the 4th storm, and said our communications may be off for awhile - AGAIN I feel so bad for the people down there. They are water logged - and having to deal with no power, .she said nce - I think - she lost something like 23 trees in her pasture. Some of you may have met her at Blue Earth - she came up to see "Chocko" shown. She's a really neat lady with a stressful and time consuming job - she either came from or once lived for awhile in Montana, because in early conversations she said she did not like Florida and loved Montana - I bet that opinion hasn't changed. I just can't believe they are going through all of this for the 4th time! I think I'll take snow over what they are going through anytime. Pat in dry Illinois
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This message is from: mikepeg spear <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thank you so much to all of you on the list that have already responded to my post. Many set info and pictures about mares for sale. It may take a while for me to respond to all of them. What service-and it only took a few hours. Thanks again. Peggy Spear-Falcon Point Farm New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - Send 10MB messages!
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This message is from: "vz/bossmare" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Re: adding loose salt to horse's dietaccording to Dr. Kellon from the Cushings elist and contributor to Horse Journal and John Lyons newsletter iodized salt should be added to the diet for the benefits of the iodine which she feels is deficient in most diets. I haven't followed the subject much lately since I've been horseless but at the time I had the two Fjord mares I was adding two teaspoons of Morton salt to the am and pm portions. Their thyroid levels tested normal. The plain white salt blocks don't have iodine in them and the mineralized blocks are formulated for cattle so her advice was to add the supermarket variety of iodized salt. Dr. Kellon has written extensively on thyroid, Cushings, insulin resistance etc. on "easy keepers" so I know the salt advice was related to managing metabolic problems in these horses. Lois in New Jersey - Original Message - From: "ConnieBennett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "fjordhorse digest" Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 5:26 PM Subject: Thank you to all those who replied about older fjords. > This message is from: ConnieBennett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I hope to have many more good years with my fjord mare. > > I too add salt to feed in the winter to increase their water intake. Even > with heated tanks some horses don't drink enough. > > Question: I saw where one person mentioned thyroid problems and I started > wondering...as Norway and Europe are so close to the sea and probably that > salt air gets on the ground and grass...should we use iodized salt ever? > When I lived in Oregon and Washington, I never heard of thyroid problems in > horses but now that I'm so inland I have heard of thyroid problems in > horses.
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This message is from: Alison Bakken <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am glad that you got your gift Cynthia. Yes I did make the hot plate. I hope it arrived in good shape. I am sorry that it took awhile for me to get back to you. It was busy over the holidays. Now that the weather has got really cold, I will catch up on my email. Have a happy New Year Alison Bakken Sundre, Alberta
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This message is from: "ruth bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Constructive criticism, in a positive light, is very acceptable to the NFHR > Board members, plain old nasty criticism is not> Dennis Johnson ~~~ This phrase, "Constructive criticism," is a paradox.. "criticism" is NOT a positive... it is a negative. I don't feel that it's fair that all Listers who expressed a wish for more promotion be labeled a "critic," or that our expression of those wishes could be considered "criticism." I expressed my wish for more promotion positively, I certainly did not have criticism for NFHR BOD in mind! Not at all! Just because a person wishes there was more Fjord promotion, and expresses those wishes, does not in any way mean that they have no sincere appreciation for those who serve in thankless and sacrificial roles. It didn't even occur to me that anyone might take exception, I assumed that if a board member read about my positive wish for promotion, they would be required by the nature of their office to objectively and subjectively (on behalf of their membership) make an impersonal assessment of any request, irregardless of it's delivery! Regarding all member ideas and suggestions as viable insights into relevant Fjord concerns is simply a sound business principle! "Promotion" is a positive word and can only be interpreted to mean well for the Fjord, therefore it is a valid board issue, and should not be misconstrued as criticism. Please, let's not negatively MIX board issues with defensive personal feelings of UNappreciation Ruthie, nw mt
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This message is from: "Reena G." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> oh were those figurines kind of a hard plastic? from a German company? our local feed store had in a display, but alas, no Fjords although the catalog had them, but the store for some reason couldn't order them :-( Reena > Glad you enjoyed your gift. The fjord figurines came from Big R a farm and hardware store. On a trip to Beth at Starfire Farm we stopped in Trinidad Colorado for a break we went into Big R and there in a display of farm animals, dogs, and horses were fjords. There were only a few breeds of horses displayed but fjords were one of them. I have 6 here, if you would like them I could send them, they were $4.50 each. I go to Colorado quite often and could pick you up more when I go. Your Not So Secret Santa. Sue
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 12/21/02 7:34:36 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > The horsey treats were a hit with all the furry ones and I would love to > know > where you got the adorable Fjord figurine, I can think of a lot of people > that > would like to get their hands on those > > Glad you enjoyed your gift. The fjord figurines came from Big R a farm and hardware store. On a trip to Beth at Starfire Farm we stopped in Trinidad Colorado for a break we went into Big R and there in a display of farm animals, dogs, and horses were fjords. There were only a few breeds of horses displayed but fjords were one of them. I have 6 here, if you would like them I could send them, they were $4.50 each. I go to Colorado quite often and could pick you up more when I go. Your Not So Secret Santa. Sue
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/5/2002 7:19:37 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > My > ducts and the area around the ducts were inflamed... it took a full hour to > get through the area to open up the ducts. I woke up 5 times during the > procedure and had some choice words for the 300 foot garden hose they had > down my throat. Lucky for the surgery team... they could not understand > what I was trying to say to them. > Oh how horrible! I'd have some choice words for the anaethesiologist! Glad the worst is over and you'll be back on your feet, with your ponies, well before Christmas! Take good care of yourself! Pamela http://hometown.aol.com/northhorse/index.html";>Northern Holiday Horses
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This message is from: "ruth bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> That's wonderful Debi !! very happy for you you take care and enjoy the lovely spring... my best to you, Ruthie, NW MT - Original Message - From: "Deb Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 9:18 AM Subject: thank you all so much > This message is from: "Deb Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I'm home. Benign and no further treatment required. Thank you all for you > prayers good energy and support. > Oh the filly was a colt! LOL I'll check closer next time.. and use a > flashlight!!!. gee you'd think I never looked before. > Debi Williams > Williams Hill Fjords > Waterford, Pa > Home of Tolgar,Tanja, Belle,Hilda, Beckett, Rosie and Daniel
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Deb, Great news, congrats! We are sure you are relieved. And congrats also on your filly turned colt. LOL That is funny! Lynda and Daniel Bailey's Norwegian Fjord Horse Farm White Cloud, MI 231-689-9902 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hometown.aol.com/baileysfjords/
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] That's great Debi congratulations on your surgery and also congrats on the boy. Robyn in MD
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This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Congratulations Debi, what a relief for you and your family. Takes awhile to sink in sometimes. 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] Hi There- I absolutely believe that animal communicators are real. Hell, that's how I know my animals so well! That these folks can do it without being physically present is amazing, but very real. I'm sure Patrick thanks you for asking him the cause of the problems. I think one of the toughest parts of communicating with animals in this way is that we realize WE are the cause of most problems! And the solution begins when we start LISTENING. 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 / )__~ /L /L
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This message is from: "ruth bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The consideration of bits, animal communicators, sensitive hips, etc. are all well and good, but in my not so humble opinion = some horses just like to buck. Observe groupings of young horses as they play out their daily lives and you will note that some will naturally buck more than others, some not at all. It can be a "feeling good" expression (their idea of a joy dance?) or, I had other plans-- a no-way statement. Whatever the case, it is an established response that may reoccur given the right inspiration or provocation. We can learn an awfully lot about an individual horse by observing their interaction with other horses on a day by day basis. I personally wouldn't take the risk on a horse that is predisposed to bucking. Ruthie, nw mt > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Dear Fjord Digest Friends- ... surprised when he began to > buck! Luckily, I stayed in the saddle. I owe God and my new Big Horn saddle > a huge thanks! If I had been in my dressage saddle I'm not sure how well I > would have made out. Bucking is a problem for Patrick
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oh I'm So Glad you got it, They are Actually from Mandy, she was your Secret Santa!! She picked them out!That Helmet Cover was a bear to get!! You and most of the country wanted them!! Glad you got them! Hope they are the right ones Michele
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This message is from: "Denise Delgado" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> thank you michele. the helmet cover and lead line arrrived yesterday. two very handy things! denise
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This message is from: Alison Bakken <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Carol, I am glad that it arrived in one piece. Sorry it was late. Alison Bakken Alberta
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This message is from: Pat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I want to thank everyone on the List that responded so quickly when I asked for photos for the brochure. It'snow to the set up people, they are giving me the first draft in a week - I will be sending everyone their pictures back shortly after that - just in case we need to switch a photo here and there. I tried to cover all the disciplines - I received so many very good photos, unfortunatly we couldn't use all of them (space). Again thank you very much for all your help. Pat Holland
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This message is from: "Denise Delgado" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> items for sale listed below. self indulgent advertising. i hope no one if put off. just delete or don't read. 1 fjord horse gelding. almost 8 years. trained to ride and drive. big, energetic and muscular guy, 15 hands. knows all gaits to verbal cues. perfect ground manners, washes, ties, ground ties, clips...blah, blah, blah. call me or email. see below. 1 beautiful custom show saddle with silver on horn, cantle, corners of skirt and concho ties. hermann light oak leather, fits fjords. ( i use it). rough out center saddle piece. very comfortable. hand made by person in clements, calif. approx. 30 years old. floral pattern throughout. both leather and tree in excellent condition. need to sell. 15-1/2. 1 kimberwick bit for fjord-sized mouth. excellent condition. 1 circle y barrel racing saddle, 15-1/2. one year old, excellent condition. rough out seat and fenders. light weight, about 18-20 lbs. misc. items.. call privately to denise delgado 209 286 1672 or email to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] thanks, for the space..listers
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oh you cannot blame yourself. It IS just an accident. You never know what horses will do to hurt themselves. My QH was bred to a great QH stallion, who used to be beautiful. But a mare stepped on his head when in the pasture. His face is very smooshed now. Still makes nice babies though. I could go on and on (as I'm sure many of us could) at the unforseen accidents and scrapes we've seen horses get into. What happened to Cruizer is tragic, yet an accident that nobody could have predicted. Besides going out and giving the fjords a hug as you suggested, YOU deserve a hug for what you've gone through. Pamela
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This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 07:54 AM 12/21/99 -0800, you wrote: This message is from: Evers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I got my gift from my secret Santa ( Steve) today. It's a beautiful painted wood carving of a Fjord! Thanks so much Steve, I love it; it's right up there on the TV with my Breyer Fjord and my pewter Fjord from Disney World!! And I assume you now know what Pferd means too!
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This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I truly hope so Mike!! 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: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 09:44 AM 8/11/99 -0700, you wrote: Gunnar, "unfriendly one" went back to turning away from me when I showed up to feed yesterday morning. I had him pretty well trained to present his nose for a scratch when I came to the fence. So I ignored him and fed the others in the other field first. When I came back I went in with Gunnar and he did come to present his muzzle and I quickly kissed him . If horses can register shock he did. He was not prepared for such an advance! And, has been more friendly, but puzzled ever since! Got to keep him guessing I guess! Sounds like you might just figure him out yet there Jean. Maybe someday you will be able to call him the "Friendly One" instead. ;-) Mike
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This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You are a gentleman Mike, thank you. Steve was complaining that he was receiving my emails in HTML form. I never did learn what that meant but I hope I have that cleared up now. Jean PS Gunnar, "unfriendly one" went back to turning away from me when I showed up to feed yesterday morning. I had him pretty well trained to present his nose for a scratch when I came to the fence. So I ignored him and fed the others in the other field first. When I came back I went in with Gunnar and he did come to present his muzzle and I quickly kissed him . If horses can register shock he did. He was not prepared for such an advance! And, has been more friendly, but puzzled ever since! 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: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 08:19 PM 4/13/99 -0400, you wrote: >This message is from: Julia Will <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >I just want to give a round of applause to Catherine Lassesen for the HUGE >job of posting the Norwegian material for everyone to read! Thank >youit is appreciated! Julie Yes that is for sure. I have saved all of them here. Thanks Catherine!