Re: Re: other life...
This message is from: Douglas Knutsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] bonnie, I think there are a great many of us horse crazy girls in this chat room Right, ladies? Peg Knutsen www.fairpoint.net/~kffjord.net/ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 11:52 AM Subject: : Re: other life... This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Everyone It has been very interesting reading about what all of you guys do. I was a horse crazy girl from the age of 5. My parents were not so into it so, I end up going to school for nursing graduated and decided that I would go after my passion of course horses. At the age of 22 I moved to Washington, bought my house and land. Then built my arena and barn. I have been full time horsey for many years now. I offer many programs for children. From summer camps to horse shows, birthday parties, lessons, breeding. Anything horse related I do. I am close to Emerald Downs, so I also do lay-ups and work with some of the race horses. I would have to say that the most rewarding thing that I do is influence the youth in such a positive way. When they come to see what I have built and that I am so young and not married. It gives them inspiration that they could achieve their own dreams. And for me I have not found anything more satisfying than that. Warm and sunny in Auburn Washington Bonnie Morris ** See what's free at http://www.aol.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
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This message is from: Douglas Knutsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kathy, Your life sounds fascinating. I want to caution you that working at home can be hazardous. My therapist friend working at home broke her leg on her commute - she tripped on her stairs and broke her leg Take care - Peg Knutsen - Original Message - From: Kathy Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Fjord Digest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 10:50 AM Subject: Subject: Re: other life... This message is from: Kathy Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] what a great talented group of folks we arewhich is perfect...so we can keep up with our s smart fjordies!!! My current position is managing a satellite telecommunications company with my husband. Our business is based from our farm...good job, huh??? We own 3 sat trucks that are based in Minneapolis, Chicago and Kansas City. I answer phones 24/7waiting for that ever breaking news story...booking trucks and crews, coordinating jobs,etc! My husband does minimal work with the ponies...but is very happy to get on the road in one of the trucks to pay for more (___you fill in the blank!!)that is required for the critters. His passion now is his Harley-Davidson. He is leaving today for riding in the Black Hills...prior to his very tough job on 7/3...broadcasting the fireworks over Mt Rushmore! If you watch your local news at 10 pm...and you see the fireworks @ Mt. Rushmore...it is coming from our truck!! My previous life consisted of 30 years working in hospitals as a medical technologist manager in a lab plus a very interesting job managing federal grants for cancer research. I had to make the tough choice (teehee) of leaving my hospital job in '99 when I needed to focus on keeping a therapeutic carriage driving program going for the We Can Ride...a therapeutic riding and driving program for diasabled children and adults here in the Minneapolis area. I started as a volunteer in '95...and by 2000, certified instructor for both riding and driving. I chose the fjords as our driving partners...due to their work ethic, pulling ability and general cuteness. From the first two fjords in 2001...we are up to 12 equines, including WW Reidar residing in Illinois with Pat Holland One more foal due any day...we start the vigil tonight!! We host 3 evenings a week of therapeutic lessons April thru October...and then host hippotherapy in the winter months in the heated indoor arena. Very fulfilling to see those great smiles and the sense of accomplishment for things we take for granted. I am humbled by their shear determination!! The rest of our family consists of 9 dogs (2 german shepherds, yellow lab, golden retreiver, 4 westies and 1 cairn terrier) and two catsno kids! Kathy Johnson Woodpecker Woods 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: Other Life
This message is from: Vanessa N. Weber [EMAIL PROTECTED] In my 'other life', I am also a licensed social worker, LMSW (NY). I'm developing a specialty in working with families who have adopted foreign children, after adopting two myself. I also breed and show dogs as a hobby; mostly Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and English Toy Spaniels, but currently I've got a few Japanese Chin, a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, 2 Irish Wolfhounds and 2 Pekingese, one of which is a rescue and looking for a great home. He's a grand little dog. His name is 'Rocko'. :-) Breeding dogs is about as profitable as keeping horses - and I'm boarding mine because I don't have my own stable. I'm also a Delegate to the American Kennel Club, representing the English Toy Spaniel Club of America (ETSCA). Vanessa N Weber Westbrook, CT 06498 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of fjords Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 9:48 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Other Life This message is from: fjords [EMAIL PROTECTED] Im doing a little research and need your help. What do you do in your other life to support your Fjord habit? We own a farm and raise orchard grass hay and coturnix quail (about = million per year). What do you do? Taffy Mercer Kennewick, WA http://www.nwgamebirds.com http://www.nwgamebirds.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
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Other Life... Rune is a merchant marine, aka ship's Captain. I manage the farm (breeding, boarding, training and lesson facility), work as a clerk at the local feed store, work as a book keeper for a local tire factory center and then do the NFHR mailing for the NFHR distribution center. :-) On my spare time, I sell on ebay (Fjords is my handle). I use to do this full time with Breyer Horses, but the market became flooded with Breyer sellers. Oh, I also do wine consulting... that is wine tasting in private homes. This is the fun part of my jobs... Catherine Lassesen Hestehaven - The Horse Garden www.hestehaven.com / [EMAIL PROTECTED] Southern Oregon The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] i mentioned my job in my post, however, it might be of interest to know that in addition to oz, i am den mother to a 30 year old rescued QH and his pasture buddy, an almost 2 year old mini. we also have, on our 26 acres with the 1885 farm house and 1924 red barn..about 15 geese, 2 dozen ducks (many of the ducks and geese were hatched right in my kitchen), many chickens, 2 sheep, 3 goats, 3 barn cats, 2 house cats and 2 dogs. i always wanted to live on a farm while i was growing up, guess i made up for lost time when we got our place. laurie, who once brought a chicken to work on halloween when i dressed as mother goose (the goose was too heavy to carry) ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi list members. I don't post often but this topic was indeed interesting. I live in Fl. with my hubby and animal crew. I have one fjord gelding, whom I've just started under saddle. we're both animal trainers. Hubby trains animals for the television and motion picture industry and did a lot of speciality horses (trick training and so forth.) although he favors his camels above all else and does a lot of Christmas and Easter work with them. In earlier years I used to be my husbands test dummy for training help. I've worked for the last seven years as head animal trainer at Weeki Wachee Springs a small theme park with the city of live mermaids where I choreograph and train animals for different variety shows. Julie Rivers ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Other Life / Equine Experiential Learning ?
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Lauren, I began getting very interested in working with horses when I read Linda Kohanov's The Tao of Equus. That book really excited and ignited me! And that is why I chose to get a fjord as my first horse. I figured their steadiness and intelligence would be good for me with clients. I am currently doing an apprenticeship with Wisdom Horse Coaching out of Minneapolis, and I love it. If you are interested you could learn more at their website wisdomhorsecoaching.com. Epona has an apprenticeship. I imagine that would be quite good too. What suits me better about Wisdom Horse is that the program is totally customizable to the apprentices' needs. Much easier to do that at a distance, for me (I'm in Ohio). I think there is a lot to be said, and learned, about horses as healers or helpers of humans. Symbolically the horse represents the deep feminine (intuition, etc) and facilitates the connection between earth and heaven (hence, to fly without wings) or the mundane and the spiritual. I am learning much from my varied experiences with horses, and look forward to teaching others along with the horses' assistance. I am excited to hear about others on this list with similar interest and relationship with horse. fly free, Melinda On 6/28/07, Lauren Sellars [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Lauren Sellars [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have enjoyed hearing of all the interesting people involved in fjordies. We live a simple but hard working life of farmers. Organic cherries are on the menu this week, soon apricots peaches pears apples etc. We bring our goodies into the farmers markets in Vancouver. It is amazing how out of touch people are from their food now a days. A young teenager asked me how we make cherries, she didn't know they grew on trees. We bring lots of photos of the ranch, the horses, the fruit growing. Almost have to bring branches with fruit so they can really see it. I've been reading the Tao of Equus. totally awesome stuff. Would you class this Equine experiential learning along the same lines as what the Epona group is doing? I am very interested in learning more. These fjordies would do great as healers. They have allot to teach when we listen. Lauren Snowy Mtn Fjords The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- 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
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This message is from: Tiffany Amschl [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think I've got everyone beat on the geek factor in my real life!: Librarian...single (of an age)...and my roommate is...GASP...my mom! Can you say STEREOTYPE?! Stop laughing. Hey, with no husband to help support the horsey habit (then again, no one to complain about it either), several acres to mow and stalls to clean, you have to have some kind of sweat equity and financial partner! Couldn't do it all myself now could I? Unless someone out there wants to adopt me and support my habit??? And for anyone who is interested, I've just got my website up and running. It's still a work in progress, but constructive criticism is welcome! http://web.mac.com/windfieldfarm Tiffany in hot, humid, unpleasant Illinios! Ick! [EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: Kathy Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] what a great talented group of folks we arewhich is perfect...so we can keep up with our s smart fjordies!!! My current position is managing a satellite telecommunications company with my husband. Our business is based from our farm...good job, huh??? We own 3 sat trucks that are based in Minneapolis, Chicago and Kansas City. I answer phones 24/7waiting for that ever breaking news story...booking trucks and crews, coordinating jobs,etc! My husband does minimal work with the ponies...but is very happy to get on the road in one of the trucks to pay for more (___you fill in the blank!!)that is required for the critters. His passion now is his Harley-Davidson. He is leaving today for riding in the Black Hills...prior to his very tough job on 7/3...broadcasting the fireworks over Mt Rushmore! If you watch your local news at 10 pm...and you see the fireworks @ Mt. Rushmore...it is coming from our truck!! My previous life consisted of 30 years working in hospitals as a medical technologist manager in a lab plus a very interesting job managing federal grants for cancer research. I had to make the tough choice (teehee) of leaving my hospital job in '99 when I needed to focus on keeping a therapeutic carriage driving program going for the We Can Ride...a therapeutic riding and driving program for diasabled children and adults here in the Minneapolis area. I started as a volunteer in '95...and by 2000, certified instructor for both riding and driving. I chose the fjords as our driving partners...due to their work ethic, pulling ability and general cuteness. From the first two fjords in 2001...we are up to 12 equines, including WW Reidar residing in Illinois with Pat Holland One more foal due any day...we start the vigil tonight!! We host 3 evenings a week of therapeutic lessons April thru October...and then host hippotherapy in the winter months in the heated indoor arena. Very fulfilling to see those great smiles and the sense of accomplishment for things we take for granted. I am humbled by their shear determination!! The rest of our family consists of 9 dogs (2 german shepherds, yellow lab, golden retreiver, 4 westies and 1 cairn terrier) and two catsno kids! Kathy Johnson Woodpecker Woods The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Everyone It has been very interesting reading about what all of you guys do. I was a horse crazy girl from the age of 5. My parents were not so into it so, I end up going to school for nursing graduated and decided that I would go after my passion of course horses. At the age of 22 I moved to Washington, bought my house and land. Then built my arena and barn. I have been full time horsey for many years now. I offer many programs for children. From summer camps to horse shows, birthday parties, lessons, breeding. Anything horse related I do. I am close to Emerald Downs, so I also do lay-ups and work with some of the race horses. I would have to say that the most rewarding thing that I do is influence the youth in such a positive way. When they come to see what I have built and that I am so young and not married. It gives them inspiration that they could achieve their own dreams. And for me I have not found anything more satisfying than that. Warm and sunny in Auburn Washington Bonnie Morris ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: Genie Dethloff [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am currently spear-heading a family transition, which is a weird way to say I am spending my time working on getting our house in Ann Arbor, Michigan sold and looking for a house to buy in S.E. Connecticut. After 20 years here, we are moving as my husband's employer Pfizer (large drug company) is closing up shop in Ann Arbor. He is now a VP in drug safety for three of their therapeutic areas of drugs. Most of the work he supervises is in England so he has become an international traveler one week a month. He isn't involved in horses but gladly finance my small venture of one fjord who is boarded at a local farm where my trainer comes to give lessons. I took a few years off work as my daughter was finishing high school and I was in school to get a certification in website development. Now my daughter is off at college, my brain doesn't want to do technical stuff anymore so I am deciding what will be my new career after we move. I spent 20+ years doing basic science and medical research, then volunteered a lot but was not able to make a career of therapeutic riding, then went on to computer support and training, and then website design. I still haven't decided what I want to do when I grow up - heck I'm only 54!! We are looking for a house with 3-10 acreage in Connecticut, enough to have two horses at home part of the year and to raise one foal. Where we are moving many people have horses at home and there are many state park, forests, and conservation land with trails. My husband Lloyd is sure any day now, I will quit this dressage stuff and just enjoy having a horse at home and trail riding - we are both appalled at what board costs for any place with an indoor arena in the area we are moving to. PS - I have saved the helmet that saved my head from the beam that my head struck as I was forcably ejected from a past horse I owned. -- Genie Dethloff Ann Arbor, Michigan The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: kate charboneau [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: other life to support the equine addiction. I'm an early childhood literacy specialist on the Leech Lake Ojibwe Reservation in northern MN. I'm part of a reservation wide screening process to find the most at risk for school failure 3 year olds. We enroll them for two school years, and send them to kindergarten significantly above the national benchmark for on target for school success. Its fabulous to be part of a very proactive, successful program for extremely high risk children. Who's that on the Red Carpet? Play win glamorous prizes. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: Skeels, Mark A (GE Healthcare) [EMAIL PROTECTED] OK, my other life isn't that exciting, but it is a good job. Maybe I wish I was house sitting a farm and doing some gardening like that other lady and her husband, but it is good here. I work for GE on Diagnostic Medical Equipment (anything that takes a picture of the inside of your body). Used to work on it all, from 85-96, but then I became a support engineer for X-Ray only. I moved remote to Montana a couple years ago and work out of a little office in my basement. Very nice since I don't have to commute any more. Also a Scoutmaster to a bunch of boys, that takes up a bunch of time but is rewarding. My wife Sandra, is a wonderful housewife, mom and home school teacher to our 2 kids. Sometimes we have a little month at the end of our money, as they say, but we think it is important for one of us to be here for the kids while they are growing up. We have 8 Fjords right now, anybody want to buy one?, have some real nice ones. We just bought $2800 in hay, 3 loads today, 3 tomorrow and 3 the next day. That is why I ask. A lot of work loading and unloading a thousand bales. Pretty much feed 365 here on 20 acres. 8 horses have the 20 acres eaten off in a few weeks. There's a lot more, but don't want to make this into a thesis. Mark Skeels in Helena Montana The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Other life
This message is from: Skeels, Mark A (GE Healthcare) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oh, by the way, as I mentioned earlier, we might be willing to sell some horses. I think we could even arrange breeding a couple mares and selling the foals to you if any one would be willing to go that route. I say this as I opened up Tiffany's web site below and thought I saw a familiar face. If not mistaken, the picture of the Fjord on her home page is one of our farm's offspring. I think they are very nice horses, good conformation, by my eye anyhow, and would make a very good horse for someone. We have sold 4 I think, all greys, they all seem to be similar height, about 14.1-14.2, I have had a couple around 14.3 I think. Call my wife for details. Sandra Skeels, Lord's Farm Fjords at 406-475-3123 Mark Skeels * And for anyone who is interested, I've just got my website up and running. It's still a work in progress, but constructive criticism is welcome! http://web.mac.com/windfieldfarm Tiffany in hot, humid, unpleasant Illinios! Ick! [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: Other Life
This message is from: Summers Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hopefully this link works, My name is summers moore and I have read many of the posts . I am recently new to fjordship , purchasing my boy after leasing him for 9 months. He has been a constant strength as i lost my husband this january. we have 2 beautiful daughters and I find such therapy and calmness in a time of turmoil with my horse that I have purchased another from patti jo and am building a barn and a life for them in my 17 acre pasture in the colorado mountains. I have read and experienced nothing but kindness and generosity from all of the fjorders and feel honored to be a part. Thank you for what you have given me. sincerely summers On Jun 25, 2007, at 2:00 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Taffy, Interesting question...I was at a gathering of Fjord folks recently, and I was struck at all of the other neato interests that people had, besides the horse fix. Anyway, I work as research scientist developing and testing new technology for agriculture. And I'm completing a PhD, but I doubt that will substantially increase my Fjord budget. Probably the most effective thing I do is live with someone who is not a horse person, so I only have one Fjord ;) Eileen in Tri-Cities WA, where it is way too nice to be inside. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well, I am a wildlife biologist who retired from the State of Alaska... I was able to retire before 50, with an early retirement incentive program and being in the Police /fireman retirement plan( 20 years and out) retired after only 20 years, then I got my Fjords to start my new career! So though do have another life (really?) my main focus is all things equine and my four Fjords. so maybe I don't HAVE another life? LOL Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska partly cloudy and 65 degrees, still light all night. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: Linda Lottie [EMAIL PROTECTED] Summers, welcome to the list. I am sorry for your loss. I know as well the power of being in the company of horses. I own three fjords. The healing power of horses - the calm they bring to one's soul - is a special gift to those of us who find that place to exist with them Linda Baker Lottie in WI From: Summers Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: Other Life Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2007 22:51:24 -0600 This message is from: Summers Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hopefully this link works, My name is summers moore and I have read many of the posts . I am recently new to fjordship , purchasing my boy after leasing him for 9 months. He has been a constant strength as i lost my husband this january. we have 2 beautiful daughters and I find such therapy and calmness in a time of turmoil with my horse that I have purchased another from patti jo and am building a barn and a life for them in my 17 acre pasture in the colorado mountains. I have read and experienced nothing but kindness and generosity from all of the fjorders and feel honored to be a part. Thank you for what you have given me. sincerely summers On Jun 25, 2007, at 2:00 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Taffy, Interesting question...I was at a gathering of Fjord folks recently, and I was struck at all of the other neato interests that people had, besides the horse fix. Anyway, I work as research scientist developing and testing new technology for agriculture. And I'm completing a PhD, but I doubt that will substantially increase my Fjord budget. Probably the most effective thing I do is live with someone who is not a horse person, so I only have one Fjord ;) Eileen in Tri-Cities WA, where it is way too nice to be inside. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm a retired elementary school teacher so my pension and recently acquired social security are what keep Braveheart and Bogie in grain, hay and Circus Peanuts. And it's true what all my retired friends told me...this retirement gig is OK!! Now that I'm into it, I really don't know how I found the time to hold down a full-time job! This summer we're doing a couple of CDEs and some Fjordish gatherings but most of what's left of the family fortune is going into remodeling my barn. I'm not expanding (just 3 stalls and an office/tack room) but the original was put up in 1976 so it needs a little work. I keep staring at that third stall. My brother says that if I buy another Fjord he's going to have me committed, but still... Maybe I'll stuff it with hay to lessen the temptation. Kay, busy buffing up good old Yellow Pony Farm and Braveheart and Bogie, who are lolling in the lap of luxury at the Hotel Melissa (our loyal trainer) ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I manage technology for the legal department of a bank. How much geekier can it get - computers AND lawyers!! My husband teaches BMW technology to aspiring BMW mechanics (although we are not supposed to call them mechanics anymore, they are technicians!). Kate (and Joe and Della) ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: Willow's Edge Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] I loved Taffy's question Peg's response - great question with a very entertaining retort! Personally, we have rental properties that help pay the bills and hubby will be going back to work soon - after two years of finishing his degree - in the Architectural field and that will take an extra financial pressures off. Actually, what has paid for my long awaited addiction, was my grandfather's passing a couple years ago with his words ringing in my ears spend more time with your family and his finances sitting doing nothing, I eventually decided my addiction would have to bring the family together :-) Now with three Fjord, number 4 on the way in July number 5 should be here in August, we now wonder why we waited so long... When will numbers 6 7 arrive? Shhh. That's not for hubby to want to know just yet :-) Corinne Logan Willow's Edge Farm www.willowsedgefarm.com Bothell, WA (425) 402-6781 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Taffy, Here at middleage spread we support our 2 Fjord habit with day jobs. One USPS Letter Carrier and one Supervisory assistant something or other at one of the local hospitals. Barb Eagle Creek OR The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks to all who have shared their OTHER lives with the rest of us. It's nice to know more about you. Thanks, Newbie Cheryl Beck - Athol, Idaho retired Legal Secretary and now into animals on my 5 acres. 1 Yorkie, 1 Fjord, 9 chickens, 11 large pond goldfish and an ever increasing population of house guppies and all the birds and squirrels I feed. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 10:11:07 -0400 Subject: Re: Other Life To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I manage technology for the legal department of a bank. How much geekier can it get - computers AND lawyers!! My husband teaches BMW technology to aspiring BMW mechanics (although we are not supposed to call them mechanics anymore, they are technicians!). Kate (and Joe and Della)** See what's free at http://www.aol.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
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This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And it's true what all my retired friends told me...this retirement gig is OK!! Now that I'm into it, I really don't know how I found the time to hold down a full-time job! I can relate to that! I figured that retiring would let me finally get caught up on my ToDo list; instead, it just keeps getting longer! We got our Fjords (and my donkey) back when we were both employed as Research Computer Scientists (translation---computer programmers with PhDs) in the Silicon Gulch part of the San Francisco Bay Area. Since then, we have retired and moved to SW Oregon. We lease most of our ranch back to the previous owner, who runs cattle and cuts hay on the fields, but we end up doing fence repair, deploying the irrigation, etc. My husband is also doing some consulting work for our previous employer; I'm chief financial officer for all of the above. Marsha Jo HannahMurphy must have been a horseman-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] anything that can go wrong, will! 15 mi SW of Roseburg, Oregon The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: ben FELDMAN [EMAIL PROTECTED] Another elementary school teacher heard from. I'm an art teacher, looking forward to retirement in another year or so. Our three fjords are one of my several lives, as we also have a 400 acre tree farm here in Mass. I divide my time between grandmothering my two wonderful little boys, school, the farm, and horses. I wouldn't easily give up on any part of it, as each has it special qualities. As far as the helmet discussion goes, thank goodness they were invented! I won't go out without one, and in fact needed mine just this morning, as on one of my rougher trials ( just cut this weekend, unridden until today)I managed to get whacked hard in the shoulder by a hemlock branch I hadn't noticed before, and landed ker-smack on the rocky forest floor. Good boy Noah just moved his feet enough to get stable, and waited patiently for his klutz of a person to clamber back on---bless these Fjords and their serene temperaments! Susie in Athol MA where it's about 90 right now, and summer is definitely here. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: Cherie Mascis [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have lead a weird other life! Spent most of my life training exotic animals at Busch Gardens, Magic Mountain, Marine World, etc. I worked with animals like parrots, birds of prey, reptiles, big cats, wolves, killer whales-you get the picture! I have had horses most of my life as well. My husband and I also spent 7 years working on cruise ships in the Caribbean, teaching scuba diving and snorkeling, and running shore excursions. My job of the past 1 1/2 years is pretty laid back...my hubby and I are Farm Managers for a couple in North Carolina. We care for their estate, regular gardens, vegetable garden, horses, llamas, sheep, goats, chickens, and dogs. I get to keep my 3 year old Fjord Tyra and my three Icelandic horses here on the farm with my bosse's two Belgian geldings, paint mare and Paso Fino mare. Cherie The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: Jessica Katzman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello everyone! This is a great subject. It is interesting to see what everyone does outside the Fjord world. To support my Fjord habit, I am a certified veterinary technician at a veterinary clinic in Janesville, WI. I work with the equine veterinarians. I have a special interest in nutrition. So I am working on doing nutritional counseling for our equine clients. It is a very rewarding job! The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes, it is intriguing to learn about the varied careers and interests of the fjord list members! I am a pathologist. I read tissue samples and paps at the microscope and make the diagnoses for the biopsies and cytologies obtained at physicians' offices. I'm working on establishing a coaching career utilizing equine guided education (also referred to as equine experiential learning), and look forward to working from home in the near future (at least parttime, with the horses and coaching). Melinda and Mirakel plus Simba, Lucy, Nanook and TopCat, and sometimes Doug and Mikey (the humans). On 6/26/07, Jessica Katzman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: Jessica Katzman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello everyone! This is a great subject. It is interesting to see what everyone does outside the Fjord world. To support my Fjord habit, I am a certified veterinary technician at a veterinary clinic in Janesville, WI. I work with the equine veterinarians. I have a special interest in nutrition. So I am working on doing nutritional counseling for our equine clients. It is a very rewarding job! The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- 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
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, In my other life I am an elementary teacher at a private Christian school. I will be teaching third grade this year after a few years of gifted and art. I am doing the second 1/2 of my masters program this summer so will have time only for enjoying my new fillies, barn chores, and studying. My husband is a counselor for the state and enjoys gardening after work and working on projects at home and at church. We have a 17 year old son and a five year old foster child, three fjord horses, two dogs, one fat barn cat, and a rabbit:) Kathy Rollins, Cornerstone Fjords, Deer Park, WA where husband has hit a deer with the new car for the third time:( ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: Carol Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] From WI. My husband and I are retired since spring of 98. We moved from southern WI to NW WI and have 25 acres of mostly woods. I bought my first Fjord and am a first time horse owner. fjords wrote: This message is from: fjords [EMAIL PROTECTED] I’m doing a little research and need your help. What do you do in your “other life” to support your Fjord habit? What do you do? Taffy Mercer Kennewick, WA http://www.nwgamebirds.com http://www.nwgamebirds.com/ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw -- Built Fjord Tough Carol M. On Golden Pond N. Wisconsin The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: Cherrie Nolden [EMAIL PROTECTED] We own a farm where we produce milo, wheat, wildilfe and Fjords. We manage a rental house and barter holistic farm management information for organic milk/eggs. Hubby is a full time agronomic consultant and I'm working full time for the state wildilfe management agency as the policy and private lands program coordinator. Cherrie Nolden Kansas fjords [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: fjords Im doing a little research and need your help. What do you do in your other life to support your Fjord habit? We own a farm and raise orchard grass hay and coturnix quail (about ½ million per year). What do you do? Taffy Mercer Kennewick, WA http://www.nwgamebirds.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: Reena Giola [EMAIL PROTECTED] Have to say I loved this message!! LOL... what a chuckle I had!! h, my other life? Full time stay at home mom to three kids.. which includes being the chauffer, house cleaner, and another job that crops up. I have my great hubby to support the fjord habit :) as I am doing all the other stuff.. and for leisure time, I make a realistic looking baby dolls :) for doll collectors hugs reena This message is from: Douglas Knutsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Taffy, I support my Fjord habit/obsession by inflicting unsuspecting clients with psychotherapy. Oddly, they don't usually seem to mind Oh, I suppliment with occasional horse sex, compliments of my unassuming stallion. Peg Knutsen The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From Central California near Fresno I am a stay at home mom. We have three children (1 newly adopted!) and do foster care. We have one fjord, Hakon, and a couple of other horses as well as sheep and dairy goats. My husband is an ER physician and though he doesn't have much interest in the animals, he's happy with those of us that do. My young teenage daughter loves the horses, so I have a partner. Julie Andrews ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: Lori Lemley [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm a graphic artist and my husband is a database administrator. We have two young sons and a farmette with two Fjord mares, a goat and chickens. Lori Lemley Little Rock, AR The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: Tamarack Lamb Wool [EMAIL PROTECTED] I raise sheep and beef, which are a good excuse to own a few Fjords ;-) I do not have a tractor. Hubby is the 911 dispatcher for the county, thus provides the medical insurance. we have two teenaged sons sprouting wings, so I've been busy the past umpteen years being a mom (and according to them slave driver). I am looking forward to more time with the horses when I find myself not chasing after sports events, concerts etc. Janet -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: Teressa [EMAIL PROTECTED] It is interesting to see what the other life is of all of my horse friends. The careers and life styles vary widely but one thing is in common - all have made changes in their lives to allow for horse stuff. My husband and I own fishing boats that fish in the North Pacific (around Alaska). Teressa K in northwest Washington The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Taffy, Interesting question...I was at a gathering of Fjord folks recently, and I was struck at all of the other neato interests that people had, besides the horse fix. Anyway, I work as research scientist developing and testing new technology for agriculture. And I'm completing a PhD, but I doubt that will substantially increase my Fjord budget. Probably the most effective thing I do is live with someone who is not a horse person, so I only have one Fjord ;) Eileen in Tri-Cities WA, where it is way too nice to be inside. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, June 25, 2007 3:05 pm Subject: Re: Other Life To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com The PhD will probably DECREASE your horse budget but increase your lifespan. I am a PhD, emeritus professor as of June 29th but still teaching Pathophysiology, Critical thinking, Hematology and Chemistry. I had to retire so I could have some time with my Fjords before I was too stiff to move. REsearch is pretty sedentary. Hoping the Fjords will contribute a little to the retirement income. They definitely keep me moving and outside. Kathy in Southern Idaho This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Anyway, I work as research scientist developing and testing new technology for agriculture. And I'm completing a PhD, but I doubt that will substantially increase my Fjord budget. Probably the most effective thing I do is live with someone who is not a horse person, so I only have one Fjord ;) Eileen in Tri-Cities WA, where it is way too nice to be inside. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: Robin Churchill [EMAIL PROTECTED] In my other life, I am a specialist in pediatric infectious diseases. Supposedly, I have always worked part-time but from 2003 when we moved here until last September, I was the only peds ID doc from Tampa to Miami so part-time meant I rode the horses in the morning and got home from work when all the work was done and got paid part-time. My husband is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon and despite the fact that he works about 75-90 hours a week and takes call roughly half the time, he helps me put the horses to bed every night that he is home. I keep telling him how much better it would be if I just quit that pesky doctor job that is stressing me out and ruining my fun and stayed home with the horses and dogs. So far, he remains unconvinced. Hopefully, some day. Robin in Florida where it was 98 degrees F in Fort Myers today and unseasonably dry. --- fjords [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: fjords [EMAIL PROTECTED] Im doing a little research and need your help. What do you do in your other life to support your Fjord habit? What do you do? Taffy Mercer Kennewick, WA http://www.nwgamebirds.com http://www.nwgamebirds.com/ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: Philis B. Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Listers, My other life has been in professional music. I played principal oboe (hence oboephil) and English horn (that's a larger version of the oboe.not a French horn) with the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra for 18 years. Prior to that I played in the Thunder Bay, Ontario Symphony for six years and before that I freelanced in Minneapolis/St. Paul as a kid in high school and college. Taught oboe at the high school and college levels. Soloed w/several orchestras, played with some of the greats in the music and entertainment world. I retired from that scene in 2000. Still play the oboe/E horn, but miss the big stuff. I'm finding that music and training horses don't mix when it comes to older arthritic fingers...ugh! But, I do spend more time w/my Fjord horses after retirement. Also raised four wonderful and crazy boys (men now) and a good husband (raised him too!) ( ? ? ) Five fun grandkids also. Philis Anderson Sawtooth Mountain Fjords Grand Marais, MN The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: jgayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] In my other life I am a Licensed Social Worker.MSW,ACSW,DCSW. Also involved in the community, bridge player, collector of ancient horse bits and horse rosettes, traveler, (mostly Europe) and writing. My horse farm is now occupied by one old Fjord, Gunnar, and two loaned minis to help keep the pasture down. Slowing down. Used to have dressage horses but all have moved or passed on now. 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
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This message is from: Barbara Lynch [EMAIL PROTECTED] Taffy asked: What do you do in your other life to support your Fjord habit? Now that Fred and I are retired, we can finally say that the Fjords are our life! Everything we do seems to be for them or for us to care for them! Barb Lynch The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: Douglas Knutsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Taffy, I support my Fjord habit/obsession by inflicting unsuspecting clients with psychotherapy. Oddly, they don't usually seem to mind Oh, I suppliment with occasional horse sex, compliments of my unassuming stallion. Peg Knutsen - Original Message - From: fjords [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 5:47 PM Subject: Other Life This message is from: fjords [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm doing a little research and need your help. What do you do in your other life to support your Fjord habit? We own a farm and raise orchard grass hay and coturnix quail (about ½ million per year). What do you do? Taffy Mercer Kennewick, WA http://www.nwgamebirds.com http://www.nwgamebirds.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
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Taffy, This is in response to your What do you do? question. I run a small horse drawn carriage service in Visalia, CA. I don't have any employees and so I do everything myself. The business is kind of for fun since I really don't make much money. I do it because I love it and because I love horses and love sharing horses with folks who don't get to be around them. I have one Percheron who is very well trained and I hope to get the fjords trained in the next year or two and eventually have them pull one of my carriages. During the week I am a personal assistant for a family with a lot of business ventures and philanthropic activities. I do a little of everything. By the way, I would like to move so if there is anyone out there who needs a personal assistant who can do it all AND take care of your horses, drive your truck and trailer to shows, or be your navigator at CDEs, let me know. Bonnie MacCurdy Visalia, CA - Original Message - From: fjords [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 6:47 PM Subject: Other Life This message is from: fjords [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm doing a little research and need your help. What do you do in your other life to support your Fjord habit? We own a farm and raise orchard grass hay and coturnix quail (about ½ million per year). What do you do? Taffy Mercer Kennewick, WA http://www.nwgamebirds.com http://www.nwgamebirds.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
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This message is from: Sarah Clarke [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sarah, writing from southern California, is an aerospace engineer. I am looking forward to the day when they support me... but not holding my breath. Taffy asked: What do you do in your other life to support your Fjord habit? - Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
