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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mary, Please send me infor on the Youth Program. Whitney works more with her Arab and Quarter Horse, but is starting to ride and drive Major more and even competed in our Minnetonka Horsemen Fun SHow last fall with him. Thanks!! Susan in Eden Prairie
Youth Program
This message is from: Mary Barsness [EMAIL PROTECTED] The NFHR has started a youth program. This program is designed to recognized the youth who work with fjords. The program was described in the last Herald. If you know of a youth who would be interested in participating in the program, they can e-mail myself for an application. Thanks, Mary Barsness [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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This message is from: Werner, Kristine [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Mary - it`s the same over here with the unusual breed business. In fact, the Fjord is widely known here in Europe - but like you said, for some reason, ignored. Fjords place and often win in a myriad of competition types - but, no matter - people don`t like to accept it. Funny, it`s a kind of racism, isn`t it ? But we wouldn `t trade our Norwegians for any other kind of horse - or pony !! Over here, the Fjord Interest Group sponsers the bi-annual Fjord-Cup - the first is held in May and is for juniors only - the second takes place in autumn and is for both juniors and seniors (kids over 18 yrs of age). Exclusively for Fjord Horses - it`s quite an event. -Original Message- From: Mary Barsness [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Montag, 5. Oktober 1998 16:14 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Youth Program This message is from: Mary Barsness [EMAIL PROTECTED] I was wondering what people think about having some type of youth incentive program. MAny horse breeds have some type of youth program for kids to participate. I think it would be a great way to encourage kids to get out and exhibit with their fjords. I know we have the Award of Excellence and the Versatility Awards ( which we do participate in) but I think it is very difficult for a lot of kids who have fjords to participate and do well at open shows. I know for my own children that it has taken many years for them to start placing well with their fjords at 4-H shows. I think the unfair reality is that when you show with an unusual breed at an open show that many judges just don't know what to do with with breeds they are unfamiliar with and so many tend to not even look at them. I think it would be nice for the registry to have some type on incentive program for the youth so we could recognize their efforts with their horses. What do other people think? Mary
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I asked around on the AOL AQHA message board and was directed to this web site. For those of you interested, here is the address for the riding program: http://www.aqha.com/brochures/hrback.html There's a small fee, you log your hours and get recognition in the Quarter Horse Journal, and get some token little prizes. Not too bad, considering you're going to be riding anyways. I find it interesting that though the horse you ride must be registered with AQHA, you don't have to be the owner of the horse. It would be nice to have the same type of recognition for riding/driving our Fjords, but would it be feasible? The AQHA is a very large organization, with lots of money for promotion and advertising. The Fjord community is a lot smaller and cozier. And while $50,000 in the coffers might seem large, by comparison to the other breeds, I'm sure it's just a drop in the bucket. By the way, I'm not slamming the small size of the organization, I actually kind of like it that board members take the time to talk to members on this forum. AQHA seems more impersonal, and I won't even begin to go into the Arab club that I joined, and attended one meeting. Jeez I loved that horse, but the oneupmanship that I saw there was a real turnoff! Pamela
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 98-10-05 22:14:46 EDT, you write: Pamela, can you elaborate on the QH riding program you mentioned? It would give some ideas for what a Fjord program might offer. Is there a fee? How are hours logged (honor system?) I'll have to pull out my husband's QH Journals for the details. I just recently inherited the mare and started riding her a couple weeks ago. I don't know if there is a fee, but do understand it is an honor system. I'll check and let you know in the next day or two. It's information I need to know now anyways, since I'm going to spend many hours in the saddle on this mare! Pamela
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pamela, can you elaborate on the QH riding program you mentioned? It would give some ideas for what a Fjord program might offer. Is there a fee? How are hours logged (honor system?) What do you earn? I am assuming it is separate from showing. Thanks - Linda from Minneosta
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 98-10-05 19:50:53 EDT, you write: I think the QH association has a program for hours trailriding - kids and adults can earn point/hours for clothing, halters, etc. based on # of hours logged. Kids at my boarding barn were very proud of their earned gear. They do. It looks like I'll be joining the QH riding program. We got the QH mare for my husband, but she's too sensitive for him. Got Juniper for me, but she's perfect for my special needs son. Nikki for my son, but she's a bit dead sided for him, so is perfect for my husband. Sigh I'll still be logging hours on both Fjord mares, but my prime time riding is going to be the Quarter Horse. But don't feel TOO sorry for me, she's GORGEOUS! A deep, rich palomino, and she moves so lightly. I can see a future in dressage. Lots of work and time, and we'll never get to the top levels, but we'll have a lot of fun. Now if there were an incentive program for Fjords, I'd join that too. Pamela
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I agree, Mary, a program for youth is important. Many young people work hard at learning to care for, ride and train their horses. When my daughter was showing our Quarterhorse we were busy from day to night - she worked hard to present herself and our horse at their best. Sometimes she placed, sometimes not - but regardless she was dedicated and worked hard. Anything to provide positive experiences is the key - young people not showing work hard,too. Enjoying horses for pleasure - caretaking - is teaching responsiblilty. I think the QH association has a program for hours trailriding - kids and adults can earn point/hours for clothing, halters, etc. based on # of hours logged. Kids at my boarding barn were very proud of their earned gear. With Fjords being so versatile - riding, driving, farm work etc. I would think it would be fun and challenging for youth and adults both to work on those areas whether in the show ring or not. Linda from Minnesota - where it is raw and cold and rainy!!
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This message is from: Bushnell's [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mary, I think this is a wonderful idea! Ruthie Bushnell At 09:14 AM 10/5/98 -0500, you wrote: This message is from: Mary Barsness [EMAIL PROTECTED] I was wondering what people think about having some type of youth incentive program. MAny horse breeds have some type of youth program for kids to participate. I think it would be a great way to encourage kids to get out and exhibit with their fjords. I know we have the Award of Excellence and the Versatility Awards ( which we do participate in) but I think it is very difficult for a lot of kids who have fjords to participate and do well at open shows. I know for my own children that it has taken many years for them to start placing well with their fjords at 4-H shows. I think the unfair reality is that when you show with an unusual breed at an open show that many judges just don't know what to do with with breeds they are unfamiliar with and so many tend to not even look at them. I think it would be nice for the registry to have some type on incentive program for the youth so we could recognize their efforts with their horses. What do other people think? Mary
Youth Program
This message is from: Mary Barsness [EMAIL PROTECTED] I was wondering what people think about having some type of youth incentive program. MAny horse breeds have some type of youth program for kids to participate. I think it would be a great way to encourage kids to get out and exhibit with their fjords. I know we have the Award of Excellence and the Versatility Awards ( which we do participate in) but I think it is very difficult for a lot of kids who have fjords to participate and do well at open shows. I know for my own children that it has taken many years for them to start placing well with their fjords at 4-H shows. I think the unfair reality is that when you show with an unusual breed at an open show that many judges just don't know what to do with with breeds they are unfamiliar with and so many tend to not even look at them. I think it would be nice for the registry to have some type on incentive program for the youth so we could recognize their efforts with their horses. What do other people think? Mary
