Re: the best Fjord mare ever
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com This truly breaks my heart for you. I can see the love. I pray you find the perfect solution. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Jul 22, 2012, at 6:51 PM, Lisa wrote: This message is from: Lisa lisasherr...@gmail.com This is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. My Fjord mare Fiona is being regretfully offered for sale, but only to an approved home. She is the love of my life, but unfortunately a lifestyle change has forced me to be into a position where I can no longer keep her. I have had her staying with a good friend of mine the past two years, however this friend is now undergoing her own changes and is not able to keep her any longer. Where I live, boarding options are few and far between, and it would break my heart to have to keep Fiona in less than ideal conditions. 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: Repairing Best Friends Grazing Muzzle.
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] They have a 30 day guarantee. If you fail to contact them within that time, they will do nothing. Ours seems to be reinforced, but sometimes the glue that holds the reinforcing lets goeither within 30 days or later. Even if the reinforcing holds, they eventually wear away the holes- to the point they are at least twice as large. Best Friends told me tire shops may help, but I was looking for some other way as I would imagine tire shops would just use inner tube rubber, which would not be real strong. I had one of those grazing muzzles for Cindy and she tore through the hole right away. I called the Best Friend company and they sent me a replacement muzzle with a reinforced hole, for free. Lori A.
Re[2]: best offspring
This message is from: Steve McIlree [EMAIL PROTECTED] Merek-- Sunday, February 20, 2000, you wrote: Look at Secretariat. How many winners, REAL winners came from him. Only kids of his I ever saw were riding horses, and not very good ones at that. Merek True. But his most of his daughters could be counted on to consistently produce stakes winners! So he is not remembered as a sire of runners but of great brood mares. -- Steve McIlree -- Pferd Skipper -- Omaha, Nebraska, USA It's never the horse, it's always the rider. --Old Cavalry Adage
Re: the best
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Tillie, I missed the question you asked me in this message the first time around. You are welcome to use that however you like. Thanks for asking. Brian This message is from: Evers [EMAIL PROTECTED] WOW!! THANKS DOC, BRIAN I have saved your article and I would like to use it to print up, and give to people with an interest in all Fjords. Truth in each sentence from alot of our experences over the years. May I use your contribution to all the people who stop in and want to learn about them. Tillie
Re: the best?
This message is from: Gregor Fellers [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 03:16 PM 01/11/2000 -0500, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Fjord Horse of the Century is ... Brian Jacobsen Brian, what a lovely message, I think most people that own Fjords feel that way and want to share them. Carol Fellers
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Beautifully said Brian. Sue
Re: the best?
This message is from: Starfire Farm, LLC [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pat wrote: This message is from: Pat [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm new to this and was wondering what stallion made the most impact on the Fjord breed in the U.S. GOOD GOLLY I thought it was a good question. I thought it was a great question. I was also thinking of Gene Bauer and Harold Jacobsen, as the most influential, since they imported so many horses so many years ago. Both also had the foresight to start breed associations. As far as horses are concerned, Grabb certainly was most influential in the U.S.! I'd hate to think that folks would be afraid of expressing their opinion because they were afraid of being flamed. There are a number of wonderful folks out there who have been influential for one reason or another. The bottom line is, we all love such a wonderful breed, and it's a breed that tends to attract some wonderful, passionate, people. Keeps life interesting, doesn't it? Beth, (who was finally chased inside by horrendous Colorado winds.) -- Beth Beymer Sandy North Starfire Farm, Berthoud CO www.starfirefarm.com
Re: the best?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brian, I give you a standing ovation for that one!! What an answer! Regards, Bernadine Karns Nottawa Crossing Fjords Marshall, MI
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brian - You said it perfectly. God Bless. Ann Sigford in northern Minnesota, where it's dang cold tonight!
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This message is from: Lori Albrough [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean Gayle wrote: ...judge depth or height and same problem with the feed pan. Anyone else have similar problems? Do not want these weegies to be perfect. Hmmm, no such problems here, ours must be perfect! :-) :-) Lori A. (sorry, couldn't resist)
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fantastic Brian That was the most eloquent post of the new millennium and it just might take another 1000 years before anyone can say it better. Thank you. Vivian Creigh
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This message is from: John and Martie Bolinski [EMAIL PROTECTED] OK, I have not posted with my idea of the best Fjord because I am so new to Fjords that my opinion would count anyway. And I am always adding something silly to the list. S - the only Fjord I have know this century is mine. He is the best. Hands down. Martie LOL :)) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wow, That was powerful Brian, and it couldn't have been said better. That statement said it all!! Ive been lurking alot, due to moving into the house we just built. its kind of funny, we bought this place, because the barn and corral was perfect. So what if it only had a 1 bedroom cabin and their are 6 of us. the Fjords come first!! But now we are finally in the house, and it feels SO good, Feeling quite guilty though, because, I havent so much as kissed one of the furry Fjords in about 4 days Michele Noonan In SNOWY Stevensville, Montana
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wow, That was powerful Brian, and it couldn't have been said better. That statement said it all!! Ive been lurking alot, due to moving into the house we just built. its kind of funny, we bought this place, because the barn and corral was perfect. So what if it only had a 1 bedroom cabin and their are 6 of us. the Fjords come first!! But now we are finally in the house, and it feels SO good, Feeling quite guilty though, because, I havent so much as kissed one of the furry Fjords in about 4 days Michele Noonan In SNOWY Stevensville, Montana
Re: the best?
This message is from: Mike May, Registrar NFHR [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 03:16 PM 1/11/00 -0500, you wrote: Folks, ours are the horses and we are the people! Every day let your conduct and your care of your horses be governed by the realization that your horse is going to be the Fjord Horse of the Century to someone today, and you yourself are going to be the most influential person in the Fjord world to someone today. It may only be to the quiet little neighbor girl, but who can begin to know what she she might do with her life, and what your influence will have meant to her? Your contribution counts; Keep it up! Thank You Brian! So well said! Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Registrar Voice 716-872-4114 FAX 716-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: the best?
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Here! Here!, Brian. I do not think all of that writing took more than a few minutes and just flowed out of your head. And you are right on the mark. Wish I were as eloquent. Jean Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle Barnes Noble Book Stores
Re: the best?
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Fjord Horse of the Century is the one that draws the shy child out of his shell; the one that nickers every time you come out the front door; the one that enjoys each member of the family riding him; the one that treats a handicapped rider as precious cargo; the one that keeps her head where horses of many other breeds would lose it; the one that doesn't mind you in the same stall with her foal; the one that is climbing the levels in Dressage training; the one that is so gentle it takes a moment for visitors to realize he is a stallion; the one who is winning in driving competitions, the one who hooks you for life and makes you a Fjord addict; the one who is better on a trail ride than anyone else's horse; and the one who never makes it out of the owners' pasture but means the world to them. The Most Influential Person in the Fjord World is the person who talks to everyone and anyone about her Fjords for as long as they'll listen because she just can't help it; the person who feeds his Fjords before he eats in the morning and evening; the person who gets their Fjords out in public and demonstrates how versatile and personable they are; the person who can't really take their Fjord anywhere but loves them just the same; the person who breeds with the idea of Not what can these Fjords do for me, but what can I do for the Fjords?; the person who hears someone put Fjords' abilities down and sets out to prove them wrong; the person who is a pioneer in a new area of Fjord use; the person who commits herself to lifelong learning about horses and their care and Fjords in particular; the person who is always there in the background, staying out of the limelight, but always helping with Fjord events; and most of all, the person whose every thought and action, in terms of the Fjords, is based on true love for them and a desire to do what's best for them! Folks, ours are the horses and we are the people! Every day let your conduct and your care of your horses be governed by the realization that your horse is going to be the Fjord Horse of the Century to someone today, and you yourself are going to be the most influential person in the Fjord world to someone today. It may only be to the quiet little neighbor girl, but who can begin to know what she she might do with her life, and what your influence will have meant to her? Your contribution counts; Keep it up! Brian Jacobsen
Re: the best?
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pat it might have been better to have requested best dead breeder and horse!! Keep your spirits up, some have not had their morning coffee yet. Jean Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle Barnes Noble Book Stores
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This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] I love this who would you pick because there is good humor in it and distinguished horse people are picking by how loving, intelligent and giving the get is or the breeders are such nice and intelligent people!!! What happened to conformation (aka confirmation) and way of going? We are having a good go at snow today. I have often thought that the fjord has a different eye than other breeds. When Gunnar comes into his unlit stall he has a terrible time finding the feed pan which I carry to him each day. Now with the bright snow outside even putting it under his nose did not work and he became quite agitated trying to find it. My previous fjord would have trouble getting on and off the trailer as though he could not judge depth or height and same problem with the feed pan. Anyone else have similar problems? Do not want these weegies to be perfect. Jean Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle Barnes Noble Book Stores
Re: the best?
This message is from: Pat [EMAIL PROTECTED] Never intended to make for hard feelings. Personally I was thinking along the lines of Brian Jacobson's Grandfather, someone like that or even whoever the fellow was who first brought the Fjords over for the Broadmore Hotel in Colorado. As far as horses, I don't know, I'm new to this and was wondering what stallion made the most impact on the Fjord breed in the U.S. GOOD GOLLY I thought it was a good question. The Chronicle Of The Horse just ran an entire issue on the 100 best horses, trainers and breeders in the past century...got the idea from them. I read the issue from cover to cover. Pat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pat, I have my flame suit on and I am not voting! I think that is just asking for a lot of hard feelings! Regards, Bernadine Karns
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This message is from: saskia schoofs [EMAIL PROTECTED] If the NFHR were to award a horse of the century in the Fjord world, who would you vote for? If it may be a European horse, I am terribly fond of Myrstein and his desecendants... but to elect a horse of the century, I think I know too little. If they had an award for most outstanding breeder or influential person in the Fjord world, who would you vote for? For Steve and Cynthia of course!!! And, secondly and personally, for the breeders of my Zeno. I'm sure their excellent care and love for him made him what he is now: sweet and gentle and easy to handle. happy Fjording! Saskia
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This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ruthie, Ha ha that husband of yours knows where his bread is buttered. Jean Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle Barnes Noble Book Stores
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pat, I have my flame suit on and I am not voting! I think that is just asking for a lot of hard feelings! Regards, Bernadine Karns
Re: the best?
This message is from: Bushnell's [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 02:54 PM 01/10/2000 -0700, you wrote: This message is from: Bushnell's [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 03:47 PM 01/10/2000 -0600, you wrote: This message is from: Pat [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have something to throw out to all of you. With the end of the century and all that, how about: If the NFHR were to award a horse of the century in the Fjord world, who would you vote for? If they had an award for most outstanding breeder or influential person in the Fjord world, who would you vote for? `` Gene just got home and read my letter and he didn't agree with my earlier choices! =( I asked him what his choices would have been and he said Bushwhacker's Honi (and Bushwhacker's Dutchman, a close second) and his favorite Breeders are Bushwhacker's Fjords. H, somewhat immodest I'd say! =) Ruthie, NW MT
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This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] I might pick the Anita and Orville Unrau. Anvil's horses, either those they bred or imported are everywhere in the west and midwest - and they are some pretty nice horses. They too, chose athletic horses and are careful about temperament as well. If you watch the pedigrees of the horses on the list, you will see their horses over and over again. And of course I would have to say outstanding breeder is Carol and Arthur Rivoire who are, clearly, pacesetters and achievers. Taking into consideration also the contribution of Carol's book about Fjords; the only book actually. Then again, locally, I would choose Chip Lamb of Quad-L's Fjord Farm because of his great heart for the Fjords. I would love to hear what others say. Ruthie Gail Russell Forestville CA [EMAIL PROTECTED] Clicker List Web Site : http://clickryder.cjb.net
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This message is from: Bushnell's [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 03:47 PM 01/10/2000 -0600, you wrote: This message is from: Pat [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have something to throw out to all of you. With the end of the century and all that, how about: If the NFHR were to award a horse of the century in the Fjord world, who would you vote for? If they had an award for most outstanding breeder or influential person in the Fjord world, who would you vote for? `` Those are very interesting questions! Why did I immediately think of conformation... h?... Kanada King. (I do like the Kanada in front of King too) There's something about his conformation that is positively gripping. (I've never seen him in person but he has captured my eye). Of course I'm comparatively new to the Fjord world so couldn't make a knowledgeable choice and probably should base the choice on other factors as well. While my eye chooses him, my heart would pick Rusten, gosh, who can say! =)) And of course I would have to say outstanding breeder is Carol and Arthur Rivoire who are, clearly, pacesetters and achievers. Taking into consideration also the contribution of Carol's book about Fjords; the only book actually. Then again, locally, I would choose Chip Lamb of Quad-L's Fjord Farm because of his great heart for the Fjords. I would love to hear what others say. Ruthie
Re: Re: best of the best of stallions
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, I apologise if my article came out twice. I still don't have this computer thing down altogether. I will write more about the stallion Misha at another time. Very interesting stories from so many people and yes I agree that stories about the mares would be important also. There was a fellow in Holland who was compiling a detailed history of the Dutch Warmblood blood lines and included all sorts of interesting details about many horses' particularities. This information is really important as certain blood lines pass certain things along. He carried much of the information in his head and was in the middle of putting it all down on paper when he unexpectedly passed away. As morbid as it is it is really great to get the stories out while we can. Anne
