This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > More specifically, do you think that Fjords (as a breed, not specific > horses) ARE or ARE NOT suitable for children, novice horse people, as > family > companions, and for therapeutic riding programs? I am in no way an expert, as I only own one fjord and she is my first horse. BUT I am definitely a novice rider and can speak about my experiences. My Fjord, Britta, has been as absolute dream as a first horse. She has taught both me and a friend of mine who is also taking lessons on her a tremendous amount. My trainer, who has experience with many breeds, but never a fjord before, assures me that I managed to buy the perfect horse. I think it is partly because she is a fjord, partly because Patti Jo Walter did a FANTASTIC job training her, and partly because I have lots of training experience with dogs, and do not accept being "walked on" by ANY animal I own. I can see how with a really wimpy owner, who spoils their fjord and does not set limits, that a fjourd could use their strength and willpower to be the "boss". But if you are fearful, and inclined to spoil your pets, you really should NOT own an animal that weighs 1000# anyway!!! And you probably should not own most do! gs either, for that matter. Julie Snape Madison, WI
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