Re: lifespan
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Lately I have noticed some older Fjords (like 19) going for high prices. What > is the general age span for a Fjord? How long can they be bred or lightly > ridden? My old Nansy mare was 17 when I bought her. I got 2 good years out of her trail riding in the steeply mountainous area where we lived, then her ringbone started to slow her down. I trail rode her for two more years, then bought myself a younger Fjord gelding for trail work. We continued to ride Nansy, bareback, to and from pasture until she was about 30 years old. On her good days, she had a lot of get-up-and-go, and was really fun to ride; on her bad days, I got off and led her. She lived to be 32, and was the oldest NFHR Fjord for at least 2 years. Nansy's mother, Skade, lived to be 34. My understanding was that she was bred and used as a pack horse well into her 20's. Marsha Jo HannahMurphy must have been a horseman-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] anything that can go wrong, will! 15 mi SW of Roseburg, Oregon
Re: lifespan
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My 17 year old gelding that I raised from birth is in his prime! (I still consider him to be my baby, can't beleive it has been 17 years!) I have an old gelding, Bjarne, 29, who looked pretty poor a year ago..very thin, etc. After senior feed, joint supplments and other supplements he looks great this year, gained weight, shiny coat, etc. Has some stiffness when he gets up (don't we all?) and I don't ride him any more..but he had a hard life before I got him. Stella is 27 and still in great shape..regular feed, no lameness. I plan to get driving her again this summer. Many Fjord mares have continued breeding successfully well into their 20's. Don't pass up good sound Fjords who are in their teens! Jean in sunny Fairbanks, Alaska, gonna be Hot today, 85 degrees >Lately I have noticed some older Fjords (like 19) going for high prices. What >is the general age span for a Fjord? How long can they be bred or lightly >ridden? >I would like to eventually buy a trained Fjord (that 19 year old seemed >perfect for me!), Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: lifespan
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lately I have noticed some older Fjords (like 19) going for high prices. What is the general age span for a Fjord? How long can they be bred or lightly ridden? I would like to eventually buy a trained Fjord (that 19 year old seemed perfect for me!), but we are on horse overload right now with my recent PMUs. I have a broken down Arab that was ridden 4H a lot when she was young (barrel racing, etc). I bought her when she was about 14, but she was OLD and unridable by 20. If I were to spend a lot of money for an older horse, I would like to know that generally they are usable for a number of years after purchase. Patty
