Re: fjord/mule
This message is from: katesei...@aol.com As always, I am not really qualified to opine on anything other than how to get myself dressed in the morning. But I know one of the things that first drew me to Fjords was how much like mules they are!! Smart, strong willed, good common sense - all of which can be positive or negative depending on the situation. The trainers I know and have worked with have also commented on how alike they are, finding that they are more like mules to work with than they are like regular horses. Kate with Joe and Della (both of whom are smarter and stronger willed than ME!!) *** In a message dated 4/8/2009 2:24:41 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, spiek...@isu.edu writes: there are more similarities between the mules and the fjords than most fjord owners would like to admit. **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0001) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: RE: fjord/mule
This message is from: spiek...@isu.edu - Original Message - From: Teressa tere...@kodiakfishco.com Date: Monday, April 6, 2009 10:25 am Subject: RE: fjord/mule To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com This message is from: Teressa tere...@kodiakfishco.com I have a beautiful mule who is an honorary Fjord, even down to the hairdo. She is the self appointed guardian to the fjord mare and colt herd Yet defers to even the smallest fjord when it comes to food. The mules full brother is the beloved companion of my stallion. Both mules are huge compared to the fjords, being thoroghbred and catalonian jack. I would not want to even deal with a fjord mule-they would outthink and outmuscle anything on two or four feet, but there are more similarities between the mules and the fjords than most fjord owners would like to admit. Kathy in southern Idaho, just turned the whole herd out in the big pasture, what a sight in spite of the muddy shedding coats, Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
fjord/mule
This message is from: Linda Lottie horselo...@hotmail.com Teresa, you wrote: Well, my neighbor has a bunch of em. He was breeding them for a good tempered mule for a pack animal. Hasn't worked out so well, he says Good grief! Hope he is done with his experiment! Linda in WI Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: fjord/mule
This message is from: Teressa tere...@kodiakfishco.com Good grief! Hope he is done with his experiment! I expect not. He has this nice fjord mare who is pasture bred with this ugly black donkey and as far as I can tell, they're both out there again this spring. We have a double fence between their pasture and ours - agreed upon with the donkey owner - its funny, the fence he built is welded stainless steel - I think my neighbor knew I meant what I said if his donkey got in with my girls! When the Danes visited my home (the Danes who are fjord people who came to our show last summer), one of the side show attractions was the fjord mules next door. When my mares are out in the pasture, the poor fjord mare next door comes right to the fence with a look on her face that says (to me, anyway), these are not my people. So all the mules follow her. The Danes got an eyeful of fjord mules - fat as satiated ticks, little feet and legs, big ears, and all. They were fascinated, grimly fascinated, but unable to look away. The mule foal of last summer actually had a very pretty fjord head. I wonder if its temperament was fjord or mule? I'll have to ask my neighbor if he's taking notes. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
fjord mule
This message is from: Kathleen Spiegel [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a thoroughbred, a quarter horse/TB , a mule ( sister to the cross and daughter of the TB) and a Fjord. Although I have no desire to make a fjord mule, it really might be a wonderful cross. Both the mule and Fjord are very very similar in temperament and trainability. They are not governed as much by the flight response as the horses and I would trust both of them further than either of the horses. Their response to new situations is incredible.Their devotion to people and their intelligence ( and playful personality) is several notches higher than the horses. They do share a trait that has been mentioned in the posts on childrens horses and that is incredible strength, particulalrly in their necks and a different attittude toward authority. You cannot be just a passenger on either the fjord or the mule - they constantly look for direction and if you don't give it they are quite confident of their own direction. They too must realize the similarities. At home, my Fjords all time best buddy is the mule - they look like mutt and jeff one short blonde one tall elegant brunette ( yes some mules are simply elegant) At the place I have her for training, she fell instantly in love with the mule next to her ( and he her). Given the proper training, this little fjord mule in the post might be awsome. Kathy in Idaho
I'll be dadgummed! A Fjord mule
This message is from: DT [EMAIL PROTECTED] Now I have seen everything LOL What a hoot.forgive my transgressions but you must admit it is interesting
