Therapeutic Riding Program Needs Fjord Gelding
This message is from: Curtis Pierce cepi...@yahoo.com I received this email today. Margaret Bogie sent 2 Fjords to them last year. Curt Pierce Our Therapeutic Riding programme has been running for over 40 years on the island of Bermuda and we have been at our purpose built facility for 16 years. At present we have 3 Fjords and 1 mixed breed pony. Although we are a small barn we are very busy with over 60 registered riders. We require an experienced English riding pony over the age of 8 and it must be a gelding. He must be patient, kind with children and pretty unflappable. We do have turnout and we try and get our ponies out most nights, but there are times when the ponies need to be in the stable, so we need a pony that doesnt mind being in or out. The pony doesnt have to be particularly pretty but we do need him to have fair conformation and sound. Let me know if you require any more information. Thank you! Kate. Kate Terceira | Manager Therapeutic Riding Programme WindReach Bermuda Registered charity 92 A centre for inclusion and personal achievement for people of all abilities T: 238-7433 | F: 238-7434 k...@windreach.bm | www.windreachbermuda.bm 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: Fjords in Northeast therapeutic riding/driving programs
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Robyn Marie Sherrard from Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program in Port Deposit, Maryland. We have used Fjords and a fjord/arabian cross gelding since the beginning of the program 26 years ago. I would love to have several more if finances allowed it. Yes we were the Therapy Program highlighted by the Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Robyn Marie **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolcmp0030002850) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Fjords in Northeast therapeutic riding/driving programs
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am researching places in the Northeast that use Fjords in their therapeutic riding/driving programs. So far, I've identified Winslow in Warwick, NY and High Hopes in Lyme, CT. Does anyone have information on other programs in the Northeast that have Fjords? I was not able to locate a rescue program specifically for Fjords but would be interested in that as well. Thanks, Kay in Western Mass. _ Click here for great custom garage plans! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/Ioyw6i3mXRH8BfPKGKjXydEx2lGurCxXQ 8n14NUXmGpSZdtGzJ8HV0/ The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: therapeutic riding, breeding
This message is from: Debbie Shade [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kelly, I have been involved with Windrush Farm's therapeutic program for 17 of it's 40 plus years. They were one of the founding members of Therapeutic riding and starters of NARHA. I have loaned them my Fjord Kaya. They love her and would love to have more Fjords. This spring they hope to add driving to their program as she is quite experienced. As of now she is involved in all different levels of classes. Check out their website at www.windrushfarm.org. A question for those out there who breed. The people who bought my QH mares filly this year love her so much they asked if I would breed my mare again to the same stallion and they would pay all expenses and pay me for my time, ect to have the foal. This was an error breeding to the wrong stallion. One that I consider a very expensive stallion $7,500. last year for shipped seman but he happened to be a perfect match for my mare. It's a long story and anyone who wants to hear it can email me privately. My question is what would one charge for this? My mare would stay at my farm and the foal would stay there until weaning. What should I be aware of with this type of arrangement. Thank you in advance for any thoughts. Debbie in NH _ Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Home/?source=text_hotmail_join The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Therapeutic Riding
This message is from: kelly MacDonald [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Everyone, We are having a bit of a break in the cold weather - although it's hard on the horses. Last week it was -25*C and today it was +4. The poor Fjords are stuck in their coats appropriate for -20. A couple have trace clips, but that doesn't help much on days like today. We have to be careful not to push them too hard so it's been a lot of ground driving and long-lining. I've been working hard earning my certifications in riding and driving instruction. Last summer, I successfully completed Equine Canada's English Riding Instructor program and passed my exam in Ontario. This spring I'm going for my Coach 1, after spending a couple of weeks with a Level 4 Coach in Ontario. Along with my Coach 1, I'm also involved with the local therapeutic riding association. ANTRA (Antigonish Therapeutic Riding Association) moved to my facility last fall, and we ran a successful six week program with roughly 12 students. We are hoping to increase numbers by this spring, as this is the first time in many years that ANTRA has access to as many school horses as they need. Being involved with therapeutic riding has always been something I wished I was involved in, so when ANTRA called me last fall and asked if I was interested I jumped at the chance. After the first couple of lessons, the instructor asked me if I would ever be interested in becoming a certified therapeutic riding coach. I said yes, and she offered to be my mentor. I've been working with her for the last five months now, and in Feb. I'm due to go up for my first evaluation. The course is SO different from the EC Coaching Level 1 course - MUCH more in-depth. If all goes well I'll be ready for my examination in August. I really have high hopes of running the program with Fjords. Right now ANTRA only offers three six week sessions a year, which I'd like to see increase. The students literally grin from ear to ear from the time they enter the barn until the last carrot is fed at the end of the lesson. It's extremely rewarding. We have students with both neurological and neuromuscular disabilities as well as Downs Syndrome, autism, visual, hearing and developmental impairment, and learning disabilities. Anyways, I received my monthly information package from CANTRA (the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association) yesterday and was browsing through some of the material. There is a brochure from Equine Canada promoting Horse Sport for Riders with Disabilities. And there is a Fjord pictured on the front cover! I was SO excited. The same Fjord is also pictured inside the brochure. There is also a nice little caption that reads Norwegian Fjords (and QH's) have excellent dispositions for beginning riders. Does anyone know who's Fjord this is? In fact, the cover picture is of three horses walking down a road, and there is another Fjord in the background. I know there are a few others that run programs for PWAD and use Fjordhorses. I'd love to hear your experiences and maybe swap some stories. I have yet to use Fjords in the program here, but am hoping to have at least one suitable Fjord by the spring session. Sincerely, Kelly MacDonald _ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 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: Therapeutic Riding Program
This message is from: Simon [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Simon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2006 5:57 PM Subject: Re: Therapeutic Riding Program This message is from: Simon [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: LINDA KREUSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 1:07 PM Subject: Therapeutic Riding Program This message is from: LINDA KREUSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I run a non-profit therapeutic horseback riding program, Hoofbeats Heartbeats, Inc. in MN and we own two Fjords ages 4 and 5. I want to start driving them, but we are in need of harnesses and training equipment. I anyone has anything they are no longer using and would like to donate to our program it would be tax deductible. We would greatly appreciate it! Thanks! Linda Lewis, President, Hoofbeats Heartbeats, Inc.
Therapeutic Riding Program
This message is from: LINDA KREUSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I run a non-profit therapeutic horseback riding program, Hoofbeats Heartbeats, Inc. in MN and we own two Fjords ages 4 and 5. I want to start driving them, but we are in need of harnesses and training equipment. I anyone has anything they are no longer using and would like to donate to our program it would be tax deductible. We would greatly appreciate it! Thanks! Linda Lewis, President, Hoofbeats Heartbeats, Inc.
Re: Therapeutic Riding Program
This message is from: Simon [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: LINDA KREUSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 1:07 PM Subject: Therapeutic Riding Program This message is from: LINDA KREUSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I run a non-profit therapeutic horseback riding program, Hoofbeats Heartbeats, Inc. in MN and we own two Fjords ages 4 and 5. I want to start driving them, but we are in need of harnesses and training equipment. I anyone has anything they are no longer using and would like to donate to our program it would be tax deductible. We would greatly appreciate it! Thanks! Linda Lewis, President, Hoofbeats Heartbeats, Inc.
Fwd: Fjord horses for therapeutic riding
This message is from: Mike May, Registrar NFHR [EMAIL PROTECTED] Forwarding a message from the below center looking for a Fjord. Please reply directly to the email address listed below not back to me. Mike From: THWM Staff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Fjord horses for therapeutic riding Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 09:57:33 -0500 I would be very interested in trying to find a suitable fjord horse to have be a part of our non-profit therapeutic horseback riding program. As cost is a major factor for us we would like some assistance in finding a person or organization who would be interested in donating either a Fjord or the funds to pruchase one. If you have any possible contacts or would like to discuss this further please call me at 616-350-7233 or email me at mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Kate Goll, EAGALA Cert. Level 1 Instructor / Barn Manager Therapeutic Horsemanship of West Michigan === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Executive Director Registrar PO Box 685 Webster, NY 14580-0685 Voice 585-872-4114 FAX 585-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: therapeutic riding organizations
This message is from: Hope Carlson [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am the volunteer webmaster for tricounty horsemen association, a local riding/driving club with the double mission of horse activities and charity fundraising. This year we are raising funds for Smiles the therapeutic riding group in Darien, Wisconsin. We hope to meet the same goal as last year, $4,000, for the local sheltered living home. We thought of Smiles on our own, but wouldn't have minded a friendly solicitation of funds from thier group. Hope N IL
Therapeutic Riding
This message is from: Sofia Jagbrant [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, I have became more and more intrested of Therapeutic Riding, maybe becouse I think I have a horse who would be a superb Therapeutic Riding/driving pony, and even for I think everyone will have a possibly to feel the same wonderful feeling like I, when I am with the horses. Next year when I am finish with the school for a while and hopefully work outside Sweden, I hope my calm and really sweet 4-years old fjord, who loves children could be a nice and useful Therapeutic riding/driving pony. Last week when I visited Gothenburg Horseshow, a disabled girl was riding a fjord when their club got a price for best Ridingclub for disabled. I became very happy, becouse I thought I didn't see any fjord at all. Sunny Regards Sofia - Original Message - From: Betsy Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 4:47 AM Subject: Re: fjordhorse-digest V2004 #85 This message is from: Betsy Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: horses in therapeutic programs We, at Rafter M Therapeutic Riding Center (southern Illinois), are still looking for a Fjord for our program. The horse should be between 8-12 yrs old, and be able to walk, trot, canter on both leads in an arena quietly and nicely enough for a beginner. I have enjoyed the discussion about therapy horses. Many people think that therapy horses don't do much besides plod around. Some people even think that lame horses can be used in a therapeutic program. We currently have 5 quarter horses in our program, and value and cherish each one of them. We count ourselves lucky to have such wonderful animals. They are so tolerant of all we ask of them from having people walking on both sides of them, having a leader, having a rider giving cues, playing games with all kinds of props including balls, rings, clip boards, stickers being put on them to identify parts, etc. The list is as long as your imagination. Our horses also work in an able bodied riding lesson program. It helps keep them fit, and gives them something else to do and look at. They all live in a pasture so they have plenty of down time. Good, suitable horses are so hard to find that we protect and take very good care of the ones we have. Our horses are now all over 20 (20 is the youngest) so we are looking for a younger horse that will carry us through the next years of our program. If anyone knows of a Fjord that would be suitable, please let us know. Thanks! Betsy Moore
Therapeutic Riding
This message is from: Sofia Jagbrant [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Betsy, For a year I went a youngleadercourse, there we talked about people with handicap. In next year, when I study my last upper secondary school year, we will work with a project in a hole year. I am very intressed what horses could do for helping handicap people, ecspecially kids. I have heard the expression Therapeutic riding before, but I have never really understood what mean with it. Maybe could you explain? I would be very nice. I have a thrre year old fjordgelding whitch I think could be a good handicap horse here in Sweden sometime, so I want like to hear more. Regards Sofia - Original Message - From: Betsy Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 6:51 PM Subject: Re: fjordhorse-digest V2003 #245 This message is from: Betsy Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] At Rafter M Therapeutic Riding Center, we are still looking for a Fjord to use in our riding program. If any of the rescue horses would be older and suitable, we would be interested. Or if anyone knows of a Fjord that would be suitable and very affordable, please email me. Thanks. Betsy Moore, Rafter M Therapeutic Riding Center, Harrisburg, IL
Therapeutic Riding and Fjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My friend David (CP Quad) was riding Nina (very drafty not fat) the other day with his Backrider Dee and we got to talking about the difference between Nina and some of the other special horses I've put him on. David's best comment was that Nina stretches him more than any of the others and he feels like he's sitting on a couch. He's been riding for over 15 years with me. For him that is a very good thing - the only downfall of the supersize wide is Nina is too wide for some riders but great for others. With riding - David's muscle spasms are decreased in both severity and number for about 3 days after each lesson. So he tries to come twice a week. His Tech, Dee was NOT a horse person until she met Nina. Let's just say that has changed and she and her fiance John invited Nina to their wedding. Had to laugh at Nina and my warmblood colt Valdemar yesterday as they were discussing who got what side of the big hay pile to lay on. Up and down, round and round. Robyn in still freezing MD where only the horses are happy with the cold
Therapeutic Riding on TV
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The following was sent to me by my local Therapeutic Riding list. I know lots of us on the digest are involved with Therapeutic Riding and thought you would appreciate the national exposure. And we have been talking about RFDTV.Hi You may recall several years ago the (Indiana Horse Council) Foundation funded (through a grant) the production of a video entitled Journey of Hope. The theme was a second career for the horse in therapeutic riding. Well, I have exciting news...the video is going to be aired on RFD-TV throughout North America!! They have given us a tenative schedule...so hope these times are correct. If they change, I will e-mail. As of now, it looks like it will air: Sat. 8:00 am US Farm Report 4:00 pm US Farm Report Sun 10:00 pm US Farm Report Tues. 7:00 pm US Farm Report We were told that in each case it would air the last 15 minutes of the US Farm Report. Please pass this on to others!
Ontario Therapeutic Riding Centre Looking for a Fjord
This message is from: Cheryl Beillard [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is a 'heads up' for anyone that may have a horse they think is a good candidate for a therapeutic driving program. Judy Brooks has been in touch with me off and on for some time, looking for a horse for her school near Ottawa. On the chance that some of the Canadians on the list might have a horse they would like to sell that won't break their budget, or an older one you would consider donating? please contact Judy at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cheryl Beillard Wake-Robin Farm Fjords www.wakerobinfarm.ca
Therapeutic Riding Program Donations
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] With 20 years in the Therapeutic Riding field I have to comment on the letter concerning mounts who flunk out. I'm sure Fjords just like every other breed have mounts who are better suited to one job or another. Our program coexists with an able bodied program so most of the mounts are used in both which we believe really helps with burn out. A big misconception about riders in Therapeutic Programs is that it's basically glorified pony rides. We have riders who walk, trot, canter and jump. They compete in Dressage, Low level Eventing and Hunter shows. We have a Drill Team that is made up of Therapeutic Riders and Able bodied riders -- they perform a 10 minute intricate drill to music. We hope to include Nina (our Fjord) and Frodo as a pair in the Mainstreamers this year. We've never had another mount who matches Frodo before. One thing I always advise people is when donating a mount get everything in writing. That way you the donor can choose to take the animal back if it doesn't work out or give permission to sell it. Robyn in MD
Check out Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program, inc. - FHTRP'S main page
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Fair Hill; Therapeutic Riding
This message is from: wmandersens [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Robyn- Welcome. I noticed that you mentioned that you're going to be at Fair Hill (I'm assuming in Maryland, as that's the only Fair Hill I've heard of). We live in PA, about an hour or so away. I volunteer at a therapeutic riding facility nearby where I live -- outside of Philadelphia. The woman who runs it has always been interested in using Fjords, as they are so smart and (generally) calm. Any comments? I know my Fjord has his moments, but is an honest guy most of the time. Thanks! Katy Andersen and Jon [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Horse trailer flooring and therapeutic riding/ hippotherapy
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 8/5/00 8:53:43 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Any advice on getting this started would be appreciated. We have started hippotherapy with our little boy with Down syndrome, and hope this will help him walk. Here's NARHA's website. Hope it will get you on the road. http://www.narha.org/index.html I cannot say enough good about hippotherapy. Raymond could not climb stairs. He'd either lean too far forward, too far back. His very first riding lesson (therapeutic, of course) had enormous benefits. The very next day I was with him at his speech therapists. We were talking and Raymond headed for the stairs. I told her not to worry, he couldn't climb them. He proved me wrong! He sailed up the stairs!!! Of course, riding helps with his self esteem and general sense of happiness. Good luck in pursuing this. You've got the right type of horse for this! If you, or anyone else wants to see how well fjords do for handicapped, please email me, and I'll send you a picture taken several weeks ago. Of an extremely happy boy and his beautiful, sweet gentle horse. Pamela
Horse trailer flooring and therapeutic riding/ hippotherapy
This message is from: Mark and Ann Restad [EMAIL PROTECTED] hello, list! I havn't written for about 16 mo, about the time my baby was born : ) Two questions: we need to replace the floor of the horse trailer. Oak is really spendy here. What do you all recommend, and has anyone ever used the synthetic deck boards this way? Also, it looks like I am going to be involved in therapeutic riding in our little town. Any advice on getting this started would be appreciated. We have started hippotherapy with our little boy with Down syndrome, and hope this will help him walk. He does say Up and -ide when we take him into the barn! Thanks, all Ann Restad Homer, Alaska
Re: Therapeutic riding
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 3/3/00 8:04:58 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm looking for a photo of a Fjord in a therapeutic riding program to use for the new NFHR brochure. Anyone have one?? Please contact me - Marcy Baer Thanks Try contacting A HREF=http://www.trifox.com/aux/bokranch/index.html;BOK Ranch, NARHA approved riding therapy program/A . Brigid in CA where the sun has finally emerged : )
Therapeutic riding
This message is from: briar hill farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] + Thanks for posting about Jiminy and Hey, maybe this could start off a round + of posts about AI or Handicapped ridding Fjords! I'm looking for a photo of a Fjord in a therapeutic riding program to use for the new NFHR brochure. Anyone have one?? Please contact me - Marcy Baer Thanks
Re: Therapeutic riding, kids w/disabilities
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/19/99 13:49:46 Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: He was extremely sour about the constant ringwork. These programs for the most part are very repetitive and boring for the horses although some do enjoy it. From what I've seen of therapy horses, even the best ones need the occasional break. The weekly trail ride, or jumping a capable dressage rider working them. And, of course, the time off just to be a horse, and kick up it's heels in green pasture. It really helps the horses stay fresh, and seems to keep them tuned up for their real job. Pamela
Therapeutic riding, kids w/disabilities
This message is from: Margaret Strachan [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have volunteered with 2 therapeutic riding programs. Both programs were good however they were very different. Horses who are suited for these programs must be able to tolerate a lot. We bought a non Fjord from a program who had been used in the program for almost 2 years. He was extremely sour about the constant ringwork. These programs for the most part are very repetitive and boring for the horses although some do enjoy it. I donated a huge TB mare who did enjoy it, but I got her back due to her equally huge feed bill. The gelding we bought was a wonderful horse and it was not a slight to him that he did not last as a program horse. I've found that many Fjords are active minded and can imagine that some would not care for day in day out therapeutic work. On a similar note, I have a decade's worth of experience working with kids with disabilities ranging from mild to very severe and hold a severely handicapped teaching credential. I'd be happy to help those who have posted about their kids assess any program (horse or other) they are considering for their children. Private replies best so as to not clutter the list. Margaret Strachan Village Farm Nuevo, CA http://www.pe.net/~barry/ Where it's dry, sunny and 95 degrees outside.
