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I wonder how many glossed over the comment about wide pelvis vs narrow
pelvis for foaling ease? I smile frequently listening to all the sleep
lost over foaling time. I am not a big or well known breeder. Had some
problems at the beginning didn't have
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This message is from: Sarah Vogeley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Being new to this breed and still learning what the true type really
looks like, I would like to see the photo(s) of this Fjord as well. Please
let
me know if there are websites that
This message is from: Meredith Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED]
There is a wonderful photo of a sunfishing Fjord at Sini's site. I am using
it for wallpaper this week:
http://www.saunalahti.fi/~partoy/Juhola6.html
Meredith Sessoms
Soddy-Daisy. Tennessee. USA
Dorina NFR Aagot
This message is from: Alison Bakken [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Casey, Tyr and Justin,
My Fjords and other horses have debarked alot of the poplar trees in
their winter paddocks. They seem to start debarking in Feb. If I keep
the salt and mineral out and topped up, sometimes they are better. I
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Migrating worms cause peculiar eating habits as does boredom, and missing
ingredients in their feed. Jean
Jean Gayle
Aberdeen, WA
[Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter
Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ]
http://www.techline.com/~jgayle
Barnes
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Masterfully written Vivian and esp like the even mutts can move well
part. Jean
Jean Gayle
Aberdeen, WA
[Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter
Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ]
http://www.techline.com/~jgayle
Barnes Noble Book Stores
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In a message dated 1/8/00 6:07:40 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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Hi, I'm new to the list. My name is Jill and I live in Oregon. I'm wanting
to learn all I can about
This message is from: Julie Will [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Rosendalsborken is used by Norway as a symbol of the breed, and is NOT the
illustration of their breed standard. In fact, to date, there is not an
illustration of the Norwegian Standard. The Fjord breed there, as here, has
individuals of varied
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From: Bushnell's [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I didn't mean any kind of a reproach toward you, or Pat, Karen...Guess I
was just talking Montanian,
Ruthie
Ruthie,
As they say in Australia, no worries, no dramas..
I really know what you mean
This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
From: Bushnell's [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I'm wondering if anyone else has ever thought that the popular rendering
of Rosendalsborken has a definite artistic interpretation?
You know Ruthie, you may not be too far off on this. It looks
This message is from: Lori Albrough [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Doesn't the Fjord Standard call for versatility? Doesn't that include that
they are nice under saddle, too?
Absolutely. I agree with most everything you said (probably we all agree and
are just nitpicking details
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Didn't we have a long discussion about Rosendalsborken last year,
concerning whether he represented the ideal type, etc. or was just a
popular illustration of a Fjord? Too bad we don't have archives from back
then. I'll have to sort through my
This message is from: Jon Mary Ofjord [EMAIL PROTECTED]
If any of you have the book Fjordhesten - Menneskevennen (Fjord horse -
Friend of man), there is a picture - which looks to me like an actual
photograph - on page 140. There is another picture - artist's rendition -
of him on page 158 and
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In a message dated 1/8/0 12:45:54 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hi List.it's good to read a bit of 'meat' back on the listAnne's
story of Type and the trip to Norway is a very important discussion. The
preservation of Type is vital for us to
This message is from: Sarah Vogeley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I would like to ask the list if there might be a driving Fjord out there
that is available for lease for pleasure driving? I pleasure drive in a
Meadowbrook Cart on a 2.5 mile dirt/paved road 2-3 times a week and on an
occasional club
This message is from: Mike and Casey Rogillio [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I know we've discussed this recently, but am bringing the topic up again
at the behest of my DH.
My 2 horses, one Fjord and one QH, are systematically de-barking our
trees. We live in Alabama, and have quite a few (literally over
This message is from: Knutsen Fjord Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi all -
It's been a while since I've joined in the discussions, but I certainly have
enjoyed reading them. The issue of Llamas, goats, etc. is an interesting
one. Back in Western Wash., Silka was exposed to Llamas and the occasional
This message is from: Sarah Vogeley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Being new to this breed and still learning what the true type really looks
like, I would like to see the photo(s) of this Fjord as well. Please let me
know if there are websites that might lead me in their direction.
Thanks,
This message is from: Bushnell's [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Speaking of...
I'm wondering if anyone else has ever thought that the popular rendering of
Rosendalsborken has a definite artistic interpretation? A stretch in other
words.
I use the etching for my screen wallpaper and love this illustration
This message is from: Bushnell's [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I'd also like to respond to Ruthie's comments about bucking, that I take it
too lightly,( guess because of my reference to the 'sofa-like' nature of it
),and that in turn, people are hurt because we project some kind of image of
a benign ,
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Doesn't the Fjord Standard call for versatility? Doesn't that include that
they are nice under saddle, too? If you have been shopping for fjords lately
as I and many of my friends have, you might be appalled how some of them move
so inadequately that you
This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
On the subject of things that freak Fjords out, I have to agree that
Mountain Bicyclists are #1. But for Taffy I'd have to say that Icelandic
Horses rank #2! She absolutely would not stand next to one in any of the
classes at the show.
This message is from: Lori Albrough [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Paula Steinmetz wrote:
That there is even a discussion of type - lighter vs draught type, riding
vs driving
type, classic, etc., says a lot about the current breeding programs... If the
breeders
were hitting mark, meeting the breed
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Elaine, if you are speaking to me, I think we are saying the same thing at
this point. I thought I heard in your first note that the breed should be
dedicated more to the dressage needs. I quite agree with you in regards to
the variability of
This message is from: Pat [EMAIL PROTECTED]
A son of Rei Halsnaes is the guy jumping on the Dutch Web site. That fence is
nothing to laugh at and he's doing it with apparent ease, he doesn't need to
climb a mountain in Norway he could jump it, I agree,... what is the standard,
maybe the draft
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Hi everyone...
I am happy to report that we will soon have 2 new members/adoptees
joining
our little herd/family here at Full Moon Fjords. We are expecting Mid's
Lella and Mid's Birgit to make the trip from Bailey's Norwegian Fjords in
This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
From: Denise Delgado [EMAIL PROTECTED]
karen, what is sunfishing in regards to bucking?
When the horse goes straight up behind then finishes with a flourish, by
twisting the torso - kind of like a whip effect. A very quick and
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From: linda hickam [EMAIL PROTECTED]
..stick to the standards.Look for individuals within the standards that
will better suit your needs..other than that,
get a thoroughbred or a warmblood...Linda
My sentiments exactly,
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Paula,
I think you have brought up some very interesting points. I too, am
relatively new to Fjords (5 years) and I have both types of Fjords. Oddly,
the one that is heavier in body mass and bone and shear bulk, is the one that
I have started to compete
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Hi to all,
I want all of you to know that I thought Jess, our Fjord, probably
couldn't buck too high... hahaha... while lungeing him one day, he
bucked so high, I about did a back flip laughing!!! Don't ever put it
past our huge, strong,
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wrote:
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We share a common fenceline with our neighbors
alpaca and llama farm. I They often stand
beside each other across the
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Laurie Pittman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
quoted/wrote:
That's too funny Amy! Never heard of a breed
prejudiced fjord before. : )
I
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Laurie wrote:
...Never heard of a breed prejudiced fjord before...
laughing Oh, you should see my 3 Fjordies hangin' with each other in
the pasture. They give velcro a bad name! They greatly prefer each
others' company, compared with the
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Haven't you heard of Naughahyde? Where do you suppose they get that? From
Naughas :)
Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, where we are basking in a balmy zero degrees
before it drops back down to the -40's on Monday. Feels like spring! It's
all
This message is from: Paula Steinmetz [EMAIL PROTECTED]
That there is even a discussion of type - lighter vs draught type, riding vs
driving
type, classic, etc., says a lot about the current breeding programs... If the
breeders
were hitting mark, meeting the breed standard, (the
This message is from: Lori Albrough [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What is a Naugher?
I think a Naugha would have to be the type of animal they harvest Naugahyde
from.
Lori
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This is from Debi Williams in Erie Pa
Dear List:
I'm leaving for Miami, Fla. to pick up a Fjord mare. (Yes, I am have
that incurable illness) Can anyone give me advice about stopping at Port
of Entries and what all they want. Just want
This message is from: misha nogha [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Well since as far as I know, Anne Appleby is the only one on the list who
has taken ANY breed of horse to Prix St. Georges, I feel that it would be
wise for me to heed her comments on the topic of Fjords and dressage. I
have to laugh because my
This message is from: Pat [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I've been lurking with all the talk about type. Carol does liven up the chat
room.
I must say Anne is very articulate and conversations are interesting. Since Mike
brought up the Quarter Horses, I have to jump in with a thought I've had for
awhile.
All
This message is from: Meredith Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Anne wrote ...
There were two mares left in the final selection of two or three year
old mares at the show at Forde. One was a wonderful mover; free and uphill,
pushing from behind; all those things that attract a dressage rider's eye.
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In a message dated 1/8/00 7:08:00 AM Mountain Standard Time,
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how to raise and train Naughers.
Sue Clark-Sorger
What is a Naugher?
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In a message dated 1/8/00 7:08:00 AM Mountain Standard Time,
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I vote for Dickens! Ursula! CL
Me too. Gail Dorine
This message is from: Ursula Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi List.it's good to read a bit of 'meat' back on the listAnne's
story of Type and the trip to Norway is a very important discussion. The
preservation of Type is vital for us to understand. I believe what Anne was
trying to relay was
This message is from: Dan T Uptegraff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
If you are coming to Florida and are pulling a horse trailer, with or
without a horse in it you had better stop at the state line for the
agriculturial inspection or they will come and get you. This is experiance
talking. Thank goodness I
This message is from: Mike May, Registrar NFHR [EMAIL PROTECTED]
At 11:50 PM 1/7/00 -0500, you wrote:
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Anne,
Since we are on this topic of type, your story from Norway left me a little
confused. It sounds like the judges where just going for looks and
This message is from: Mike May, Registrar NFHR [EMAIL PROTECTED]
At 08:35 PM 1/7/00 -0800, you wrote:
Small aside. Does anyone else besides me use conformation instead of
confirmation when describing how an animal is put together? I had never
seen confirmation used in this context until I got
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