RE: fjordhorse-digest V98 #209
This message is from: Larson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1998 20:41:38 -0400 >From: "Dave McWethy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: Re: pulling logs >ANSWER: I suppose there will eventually be an Olympic standard for log pull >logs, but at the moment I am pretty sure it is whatever happens to be at >hand. There is certainly a "right size". It should be heavier than a >branch and lighter than a redwood. There should be a bit of heft, but it >should be something the horse can pull without straining. But you don't >want it light enough that it "floats", not tracking. Length should be about >10 or 12 feet. >Harness has generally been neck collar work harness. I don't think there is >any rule, and I would have no objection to someone adapting carriage harness >as long as it is safe. >The log pull has no relation to weight pulling. I would think of it as the >difference between weight lifting and ballet. Finesse is everything! >Video? If someone did a video we would have caught them practising, which I >personally think is poor sportsmanship in this event. >Do it? Just go out and pull one of those logs specified above through a >serpentine of cones. And then do it faster. I hate to diminish the >mystique of the event, but that's all there is to it. >Are you listening, Pat, Rich or Brian? Did I miss any of the fine points? > Dave, Thanks for the info. This souds like just too much fun. I'm off to go harness shopping. I wonder where I can find a log here in the high dessert? Josie
RE: fjordhorse-digest V98 #209
This message is from: Larson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 02:28:41 -0400 >From: "Werner, Kristine" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: where ? > >This message is from: "Werner, Kristine" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Hi Josie - you mention that you live in the Southwest. Where ? Please let me >know - perhaps we would >drive out and see you and your desert ponies. > >Regards, >Kristine Hi Kristine! We are located just north of Gallup New Mexico on the edge of the Navajo Nation. Look on any map and where it says, "Beyond this point there be dragons", that's us! We would love to have you stop in for a cup of coffee and a trail ride. E-mail me any time at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Josie
Re: fjordhorse-digest V98 #209
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Tue, 13 Oct 1998, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (James Rollins) wrote: >- clearance sweatshirts in children's sizes only , $6. each, 2 for >$10.00, or one free w/every order over $50. til they run out! Do you have a size 10-12, dark color? Barbara Lyn Lapp New York
Re: fjordhorse-digest V98 #209
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (James Rollins) Sorry, made a mistake! This is a continuation of fjord prodcts from the pnfpg. - baseball hats$13.50 - small wooden 3-d fjords 4in $9. -wooden fjord pins $3.75 - wooden fjord keychains$3.75 - wooden fjord necklaces $3.75 -lg. wooden flat fjord heads $12. -medium-lg standing wooden fjords $15. -fjord soapie ponies $3. - fjord soapie pony burlap bags w/ bamboo handles, includes fjord soapie, apple sponge, applessance bubble bath $12. -Have you driven a fjord lately license plate hoders $9. -fjord crossing signs $8.00 -Norwegian parking signs $8. -fjord rubber stamp ,head or 3 running $7. -pair of fjords in collars notecard by Canadian artist L. Norman Chambers $1.each -fjords notepads $1.50 -wooden handpainted fjord Flat Chrismas tree ornament $4. or lg one for $8. (lg one is about 8 inches across) Made by a woman in Bigfork,Montana -last yrs baseball hats w/ assorted brim color, navy, red, black w/ fjord logo$5. - clearance sweatshirts in children's sizes only , $6. each, 2 for $10.00, or one free w/every order over $50. til they run out! - fjord socks $4. * We also have many other specialty fjord items that are delicate, please contact me for more info on those or customizing a size in any wearable item. -wooden fjord child size rocking horses, hand done for us. in natural wood color $50. If you need things before the holidays please get your orders in soon! Thanks, Kathy Rollins , promo chair, pnfpg
Re: fjordhorse-digest V98 #209
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Arthur Rivoire) Hi Everybody from Carol Rivoire at Beaver Dam Farm in Nova Scotia - I have a suggetion for the BOD, and offer it through this forum rather than sending a letter. My suggetion concerns Regustry business, which afterall, is the business of most everyone on the list. And by airing the suggestion here, rather than by post, the opportunity for feedback, both positive and negative, is much greater, and much faster. My proposal is that the BOD formerly invite people on the list to submit creative ideas on how our breed could be better promoted by the NFHR. It would be "cyber brainstorming." Invite everyone to think creatively, and not be deterred by cost, because if a particularly good idea is too costly, perhaps it could be reworked and made affordable. -- Mike could collect these ideas to submit to the BOD. He probably already has a good start on the list from suggestions made recently. I think "cyber brainstorming" is a terrific use of this medium for the benefit of the Registry, and all Fjord owners. What do you think? Another thought on Promotion - The NFHR has been at Equitana 3 years. I believe the cost last time was $7,000. Correct me if wrong. I'm wondering if the return is really worth the money spent. Our personal esperience was negative. I went down in '97 armed with brochures and sales lists to represent Beaver Dam Farm, and didn't get the response we normally get with a $250 ad, and Equitana cost us $1500. Other breeders (not Fjords) said the same thing. It wasn't the best place for their advertising dollars. So, I'm wondering if Equitana is the best use of Registry money. The Registry could survey breeders to see if they sold horses as a result of Equitana. I'm not saying our presence isn't a good thing, but it is something the BOD should questin before spending another $7,000 of our money. Perhaps there's a better use of promotional funds. 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: fjordhorse-digest V98 #209
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (James Rollins) Hi, this is Kathy Rollins with the PNFPG. I promised to sent a list of fjord products available from our group at this time. I am sorry it has taken me so long and I will only write it once. If you are interested in any of these products please e-mail me privately so we don't clog the list withorders. Many thanks! - 1998 Libby t-shirt, lg fjord on back, writing on front, hunter green only med, lg, xl, 2xl$12. - t-shirt w/ fjord on front , hunter green or burgundy, same sizes as above $12. -sweatshirts w/ design of fjords pulling, english, western, driving hunter, burgundy, red, black, grey, navy med-3xl $22. - glass mugs w/ fjord design, in cobalt blue, green, burgundy $6. - lightweight pullover jackets w/ embroidered fjord design on left front, khaki, navy$55. -heavy, polor fleece lind jackets w/ embroidered fjord design on left ffront, navy, burgundy m-3xl $70. - stadium blankets w/ embroidered fjord design in corner, navy, burgundy, green (other colors avail) $30. - cotton fishing style hats w/ embroidered "norwegian fjord" on them $15. - cotton baseball hats w/ embroidered (same as above) in assorted colors stonewashed look