Re: New Fjord Fan
This message is from: Denise Delgado [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Brigid, Where is Calif. do you live? I live up in the foothills eat of Stockton and Sacto. Do you want to take the Fjords out someday? Let me know and maybe, if it is'nt too far, we can do a ride together. Denise in cooler and breezy, Mokelumne Hill. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 03, 1999 10:46 AM Subject: Re: New Fjord Fan This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 7/3/99 9:10:12 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think the one thing Fjords dislike most is ARENA work, boring, repetitive going around in circles. Me, too! I'm sure this is why my Fjords are deciding to stop walking around the arena. I need to convince horsey friends to help me ride on the trail. I'll feel more confortable with someone to back me up. Brigid in CA
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This message is from: Jenn Hammon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi. Just NEVER stop for the day or time because the horse has had enough. That makes the horse think he is the boss not you when you ar with him. Thanks Kay. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 7/3/99 9:10:12 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think the one thing Fjords dislike most is ARENA work, boring, repetitive going around in circles. Me, too! I'm sure this is why my Fjords are deciding to stop walking around the arena. I need to convince horsey friends to help me ride on the trail. I'll feel more confortable with someone to back me up. Brigid in CA _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
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This message is from: Carolyn Dumong [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean Ernest wrote: This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Carolyln, welcome to the list! I do mostly trail riding and having four fjords for the one of me, am afraid that I don't ride my two oldsters much (22 and 24) But they are perfectly happy to lounge about, eat and socialize with the others. I would say Fjords are happiest when they are EATING! but of course we can't let them do that as much as they would like..They are happy just to schmooze with you, get petted and groomed. I would say your pleasure riding activiities would suit them just fine. I think the one thing Fjords dislike most is ARENA work, boring, repetitive going around in circles. Get them out on the trail, do intersting things with them like cavaletti if you have to do much arena riding, etc. Amuse them with Clicker training, retrieving things (see Steve Mcilree's page on the Fjord Mailing List Web page: http://members.home.net/smcilree/Steve.htm While you may be only touching the tip ot the iceberg with the trail riding (as I am sure I'm doing..not developing the full potential of my fjords, etc.) I wouldn't feel too guilty If that's all you do with your Fjord. Enjoy them, that's the main thing. Just my $.02 worth Jean in HOT Fairbanks, Alaska, upper 80's today, but They're delivering hay today! I do strictly pleasure riding and camping with horses and friends from the barn where I board my 12 year old Palomino, Daisy (my best friend and love of my life!) From the information I have gathered, the Fjord is happiest when working and if pleasure riding is the only interest, you are only touching the tip of the iceberg. Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Jean! Thanks for your feedback, especially the comment about not feeling guilty if all I wanted to do is trail ride, camp with my Fjord! Yes, I agree, arena riding is totally BORING!!! I probably haven't ridden in the arena for 2 years! I would much rather be out discovering a new trail or just grazing along the way!!! Since we had a long dry spell down here and our pasture was virtually dried up, I loved taking my Daisy out to just let her eat anything GREEN in sight! Of course, during the last month, we have had 13 inches of rain, so goes the old adage..Be careful what you pray for!!! Mud City! I will continue to research...I must have one of these little guys for sure! Is there a major show which you all attend? Looking forward to corresponding with you...Carolyn.
Re: New Fjord Fan
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 7/3/99 9:10:12 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think the one thing Fjords dislike most is ARENA work, boring, repetitive going around in circles. Me, too! I'm sure this is why my Fjords are deciding to stop walking around the arena. I need to convince horsey friends to help me ride on the trail. I'll feel more confortable with someone to back me up. Brigid in CA
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi from Susan in Minnesota! Had to comment on your inquiries about the Fjord and riding for pleasure. We have a Fjord (along with an Arab and 2 Quarter horses). I can't comment on the hot humid weather for the long term but for the short term, Major seems to do just fine in the hot weather even when going on a hour to hour and a half drive. I try to throw a bucket of water on him when we get back and blade him off or, if we're near a lake (there are lots here in Minnesota!), we go swimming! He actually seems to handle the hot weather better than my Quarter horse who sweats like crazy when it's hot -- I always attribute it to her heavy muscle mass -- or maybe it's just in the genes. I have just started to trail ride with my Fjord because I have other horses I need to ride too. He enjoys the rides but I think driving is his true love. Because we live in suburbia with our horses, I don't like to drive around here much. That means trailering him to a park or dirt roads just out of town. To exercise him in between drives, I ride him around and do a fair amount of arena work -- longeing, ground work, bending, responding to leg pressure, etc. He enjoys any attention he can get. He sticks his hoof out between the fence rails whenever anyone walks by just begging for attention. He is calm on the trail but tends to walk a little too slow for my liking. I usually am riding with a couple friends on Tennessee Walkers and Quarter Horses so he has a hard time keeping up without trotting. Other than that, he enjoys about anything I do with him. I think most Fjords are that way -- they just want attention !! I know I've rambled on but I hope this gives you an idea what one person does with her Fjord! good luck! Susan
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This message is from: Carolyn Dumong [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Everyone! Just subscribed to the mailing list a few days ago and would appreciate your input! I was first introduced to this beautiful breed at Equitana in June. I never knew they existed, and I fell in love! I have several questions, which I am sure you can answer...I picked up some general info from the booth, other than that, I am totally green! I have only been riding for 4 years (and am not a youngster!). I do strictly pleasure riding and camping with horses and friends from the barn where I board my 12 year old Palomino, Daisy (my best friend and love of my life!) From the information I have gathered, the Fjord is happiest when working and if pleasure riding is the only interest, you are only touching the tip of the iceberg. I can honestly say I would probably never do any driving or pulling logs, although I am considering dressage seriously in the near future. Since I live in southern Florida, which is hot and humid most of the year,I would like to know if they fare well in this type of climate? It seems like most of the breeders are in northern states. Do any of you ride strictly for pleasure. i.e. trail riding? Although this is all I have thought about since returning from Equitana, I certainly would not want to do injustice to a magnificent animal that might require more than my capabilities/riding interests. Any information you could provide me regarding your Fjords would be very much appreciated!
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This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Carolyln, welcome to the list! I do mostly trail riding and having four fjords for the one of me, am afraid that I don't ride my two oldsters much (22 and 24) But they are perfectly happy to lounge about, eat and socialize with the others. I would say Fjords are happiest when they are EATING! but of course we can't let them do that as much as they would like..They are happy just to schmooze with you, get petted and groomed. I would say your pleasure riding activiities would suit them just fine. I think the one thing Fjords dislike most is ARENA work, boring, repetitive going around in circles. Get them out on the trail, do intersting things with them like cavaletti if you have to do much arena riding, etc. Amuse them with Clicker training, retrieving things (see Steve Mcilree's page on the Fjord Mailing List Web page: http://members.home.net/smcilree/Steve.htm While you may be only touching the tip ot the iceberg with the trail riding (as I am sure I'm doing..not developing the full potential of my fjords, etc.) I wouldn't feel too guilty If that's all you do with your Fjord. Enjoy them, that's the main thing. Just my $.02 worth Jean in HOT Fairbanks, Alaska, upper 80's today, but They're delivering hay today! I do strictly pleasure riding and camping with horses and friends from the barn where I board my 12 year old Palomino, Daisy (my best friend and love of my life!) From the information I have gathered, the Fjord is happiest when working and if pleasure riding is the only interest, you are only touching the tip of the iceberg. Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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This message is from: Bushnell's [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brigid since your reply to my welcome letter was published on the list, and not directed to myself, I will likewise respond.. just in case there's someone still wondering what a Fila Mastiff is. It's a very large Brazilian dog, a wonderful dog, but not for everyone. Regarding the advice for first time Fjord owners.. I am somewhat timorous as occasionally list members are kicked in their participating shins when they're sipping cyber coffee 'round the illusionary kitchen table. But what the hey! here it is.. it's like buying a car... shop around, learn all you can about the product, talk to consumers, take your time, and try before you buy! Oh yes, don't forget your seatbelt.. I mean helmet. :o) Seriously, I would be happy to share my perspectives for what they're worth, off the list. My best wishes for you and your new Fjord Brigid. Ruthie Bushnell, NW MT Hi Ruthie- What does a Fila Mastiff look like? Any first horse advice out there? Brigid
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Ruthie- Thanks for the welcome! Wow, 10 Fjords, and all those big dogs : ) We currently have a Golden Retriever, but have cared for all kinds as professional pet sitters. What does a Fila Mastiff look like? It is kind of funny how, as a new horse person, I translate everything into dog terms. I am so excited about going to look at a pair of 7 yr. geldings this weekend. If it works out, these boys will be my first horses. Any first horse advice out there? Brigid
