RE: My new Fjords
This message is from: "Linda Lottie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Lisa ..could you share with me about your Gotlands.my email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks...Linda Lottie >From: Lisa Sherrodd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com >To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com >Subject: My new Fjords >Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 14:03:07 -0700 (PDT) > >This message is from: Lisa Sherrodd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Well, my husband and I returned from our trip to >Northern Montana with not one filly, but two (!) The >filly I had my heart set on was even better in person >than her pictures and video. I was even more excited >when I looked over her bloodlines. I am just learning >about Fjord bloodlines, but what I like I saw: Gjest, >Romulus, A2Z Thor, all horses I admire based on what I >have read and seen about them. I ended up also buying >a yearling that is a full sister to the two-year-old >that I liked. > >Fancy, the two-year-old, has a very pretty head with a >big eye(important to me coming from the arab horse >world) and is well put together. She already stands a >solid 14.2 1/2, and that was important to me as well >as I am 5'9" and my husband is 6'4" and we wanted >something that would "fit" us. When they trotted out >Fancy for me I about melted. That girl can trot! She >gets some awesome air under herself. I just may have >to dust off my dressage saddle! > >Fiona, her sister, stands 13.2 as a yearling. She is >very sweet and seems very calm. She has a nice big >eye, and a kind face. She too, was much nicer in >person than her pictures let on. > >They did very, very well on the long trailer ride home >and over-night camping stay on the way back. They seem >to have settled in very well already and have made >friends with my two Gotlands over the fence. > >They have excellent ground manners: a great testament >to the breeders we bought them from. > >This is very exciting for me. I have been very >discouraged lately about horses in general after a >riding accident that left me pretty shaken up. I am >hoping this girls will help restore my confidence and >give me something horsey to be excited about again. > >Lisa Get ready for school! Find articles, homework help and more in the Back to School Guide!
My new Fjords
This message is from: Lisa Sherrodd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well, my husband and I returned from our trip to Northern Montana with not one filly, but two (!) The filly I had my heart set on was even better in person than her pictures and video. I was even more excited when I looked over her bloodlines. I am just learning about Fjord bloodlines, but what I like I saw: Gjest, Romulus, A2Z Thor, all horses I admire based on what I have read and seen about them. I ended up also buying a yearling that is a full sister to the two-year-old that I liked. Fancy, the two-year-old, has a very pretty head with a big eye(important to me coming from the arab horse world) and is well put together. She already stands a solid 14.2 1/2, and that was important to me as well as I am 5'9" and my husband is 6'4" and we wanted something that would "fit" us. When they trotted out Fancy for me I about melted. That girl can trot! She gets some awesome air under herself. I just may have to dust off my dressage saddle! Fiona, her sister, stands 13.2 as a yearling. She is very sweet and seems very calm. She has a nice big eye, and a kind face. She too, was much nicer in person than her pictures let on. They did very, very well on the long trailer ride home and over-night camping stay on the way back. They seem to have settled in very well already and have made friends with my two Gotlands over the fence. They have excellent ground manners: a great testament to the breeders we bought them from. This is very exciting for me. I have been very discouraged lately about horses in general after a riding accident that left me pretty shaken up. I am hoping this girls will help restore my confidence and give me something horsey to be excited about again. Lisa
Re: my new Fjords!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Hope! I enjoy reading Pat Parelli, I like the methods. Any certain exercises that your boys enjoyed or benefited from? Brigid
Re: my new Fjords!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 4/11/99 10:40:38 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA where the sun is out!!! Lucky you, still raining here! Thanks for the advice, I will take it to heart. Same thing occurs with dogs, I used to train but got sick of people wimping out and having unrealistic expectations. One doesn't have to be mean, as you said, just authoritative. Brigid
Re: my new Fjords!
This message is from: Hope Carlson <"Jon & Hope Carlson"@mc.net> Dear Brigid and list, I just went to a Pat Parelli clinic taught by one of his instructors. I haven't had my two geldings long, tried the clinic as a way to increase communication and bonding. The boys don't have any real problems, it was fun to work with focus, we had a good time, plan to continue it once a month. I'd say it is worth it and successful. Good luck and have fun with your two, Hope
Re: my new Fjords!
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Its the same old story, they are cute and lovable but spoil very easily. You must assert your dominance and then keep reminding them if they have time off. They very quickly make you one of the herd and usually a "lesser" one if you don't watch out. Nothing mean, just quick disapproval like a light crop or jerk on the lead rope. Now I have to get that speech ready! Jean Gayle Aberdeen WA where the sun is out!!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sunday, April 11, 1999 10:21 AM Subject: Re: my new Fjords! >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Hi Jean- >> >About training, I am taking my time with these two. They have been ridden >
Re: my new Fjords!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Jean- Thanks! Yes, everyone has warned me of the need for "Fjord Weight Watchers". LOL. I will keep a close eye, and alternate paddock & pasture if needed. There are dirt-floored (translation: mud) paddocks and other types of housing on the property. About training, I am taking my time with these two. They have been ridden some, and driven plenty, but they are a little out of shape at the moment. They look great, but need to get back in "cardiovascular" shape for riding since they had 6 months off. Playing in the snow doesn't count : ) Honestly, I am glad they have been lightly used. This means more time and patience with the goal of trail riding, but I prefer it to horses who have had the life kicked, whipped, and longed out of them by trainers, owners, and riders who don't know any better. So, any advice on gentling and training is welcome. I prefer to use the traditional hackamore (jaquima con bosal). Any info or hyperlinks appreciated. Brigid
Re: my new Fjords!
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brigid: Congrats on your two new fjords...So you bought Paul's pair? How wonderful! all trained and everything? About Fjords on pasture... You must watch they don't get too fat! That is the downside of having them on pasture! Does your stable have sojme paddocks without grass to take them off pasture part of the time? Or maybe you can give them plenty of work to keep them trim! Have fun with your fjords! Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, +45 today and still melting. What a mess! >I am fortunate that my stable is just reopening for business. I had my pick >of pasture. The other boarders don't want their horses to get cold or dirty, >so they choose stalls. I think my two have never seen a stall or a blanket! > >Yes, I would love to hear your Fjord farm stories, when you have time. > >For those of you into driving, visit >http://www.miltoncarriageworks.com/";>Milton Carriage Works . I >purchased my two wonderful boys from this gentleman. He is quite an artisan. > >Brigid > > Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: my new Fjords!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Alex- Yup, it's raining here too. We are beginning to think it will never stop, shoulda purchased a mare & stallion instead for Noah's Ark : ) I love your story about the Fjords grazing contentedly in the torrent. The more I learn about these guys, the more I love them. As a kid I liked the "obvious" breeds like Arabians and Thoroughbreds, the ones featured in all the kids' books. However as an adult, I started looking at reality, like "what personality traits will really jibe with mine". I also like Shires (that cool, calm, collected Draft personality) but climbing a ladder to ascend an 18h back is not my idea of a good time! I am fortunate that my stable is just reopening for business. I had my pick of pasture. The other boarders don't want their horses to get cold or dirty, so they choose stalls. I think my two have never seen a stall or a blanket! Yes, I would love to hear your Fjord farm stories, when you have time. For those of you into driving, visit http://www.miltoncarriageworks.com/";>Milton Carriage Works . I purchased my two wonderful boys from this gentleman. He is quite an artisan. Brigid
Re: my new Fjords!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is from <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> AKA Alex Wind, Shawsville, VA where it is pouring buckets and new streams are running in the pastures. We are at the headwaters of the Roanoke River. The fjords are soaked but grazing. When I got my first Fjord in May of 1993, we already had horses of the common persuasion and they seemed extra curious and chased Techla around and around, but it finally calmed down. She could have belted the heck out of the little Welsh mare who was lead horse at the time, but she preferred to just run. When they come together, and are already buds, and there is nobody to challenge them, its much different. I try not to sell mine preferring to see them die of old age than to sell them down the road to God knows what treatment or neglect, as has been my experience the few times I thought I had found "a good home." I must admit that as a group, Fjord owners are the most benevolent and concerned horse owners I have encountered. I will have to tell some of those stories of cross county traveling visiting Fjord farms, but not this AM, later. I would enjoy attending workshop by that American Indian guy; it's probably in the West somewhere, right? Details please? Still would like to find pairs harness used, cheap in fairly good condition. I am always overwhelmed by the protocol that accompanies carriage driving; i.e., collar with a this, chest strap with a that, black for formal, russet brown for informal. That harks back to the days when a new carriage costed $200.00, and one could afford to have several, for different occasions. I know that represented a bigger sum that it does now, but it was a necessity then and people weren't also buying cars. I'm just glad there is enough of a market now that the gear is semi-availiable, if not very affordable. I'm sure it was hard for the few die-hard enthusiasts in the 60's to find new equipment at any price. I am fortunate to have personally known Violet Windmill, and seen her private collection of horse-drawn vehicles, in Warrenton, VA in the 60's. I wish I had known then what I would be into now; I would have paid more attention. Just some rambling thoughts on a rainy morning. See you all soon. Alex Wind Harmony Springs Farm
my new Fjords!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi All- First let me say how much I enjoy your posts. I mostly lurk because, until today, I was not a Fjord owner. That has changed! My wonderful boys were delivered this evening. I was on pins and needles all day, knowing that my trusted transport person was battling snow and traffic jams in a 230 mile journey. After more than 6 hours on the road, "Tommes" & "Rafael" backed out of the trailer (which I ended up buying in the bargain, long story) into their new home. My stable owner had the pasture all set up with a newly repaired fence and shelter, hay and fresh water waiting. She was concerned that they might freak out, or be cold, or need a blanket (tehe). These two troopers simply looked around, peed -excuse the pun- like racehorses, then put their heads down to eat grass. I can't wait to start working with these guys, just developing the relationship. I'd love to hear any advice or stories about when you first brought home your Fjords. I am also looking forward to a Gawani Pony Boy clinic in June, his methods are really what I am looking for. What methods do you all use? Thanks, Brigid
