Riding helmet opinions wanted

This message is from: DT [EMAIL PROTECTED] A couple months ago, there was a discussion about the use of helmets for safety. I ride western and have never even thought of wearing a helmet. But as I read all the posts, I started thinking that it probably does make sense to wear a helmet providing

question re Fjord colors

This message is from: Monica Spencer [EMAIL PROTECTED] I apologize if this has been discussed at length before but I can't seem to access the archives, so here goes: There's been discussion on the list lately about preserving all the colours of the Fjordhorse, which I think is a good thing.

Re: Drafty fjords

This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well done Phillip and welcome to the group. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

starting a load

This message is from: Janet McNally [EMAIL PROTECTED] Joel, thankyou for the very descriptive explanation on how to start a load. I am dragging the bales, no sled. present bales are 600-750 lbs, no snow. Once she's got them moving she can move along quite well (and seems to really enjoy

Drafty fjords

This message is from: Norsk Wood Works [EMAIL PROTECTED] My name is Phillip Odden and I have been lurking on the list for several years. The question concerning what defines a draft style fjord is interesting for me. It can also be thought of in the context of form and function. Obviously the

SS Mary Dixon!!

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am guilty of being forgetful. Another good reason that I am thankful to have Amy here at home. I received my SS gift last week and did not find time to post my Thanks. Amy every day said did you send your thanks in an email today? Well too many

Re: herald

This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tekin Family wrote: This message is from: Tekin Family [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi everyone Still waiting for the herald. Has everyone else received it? Linda in Lanesboro Ma Hi, I got mine late last week. Maybe the mail person is

herald

This message is from: Tekin Family [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi everyone Still waiting for the herald. Has everyone else received it? Linda in Lanesboro Ma

Re: Mares seasonal behavior

This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am interested in buying a Fjord seems that many Fjord owners say that their mares attitudes do not change when they are in heat. -- Hi Linda, I have a 13 yr. old

Re: Inbreeding, Linebreeding and Crossbreeding/Pony

This message is from: ruth bushnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Ruthie, I found that article. Now,I AM confused about the chart showing % inbreeding in offspring from various matings. From this chart it looks like full brother to full sister has LESS % inbreeding ( 2.5%)than half brother to

Brian's post

This message is from: Knutsen Fjord Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] It does afford list members the opportunity to soap-box their thoughts and ideas. Especially for us more remote individuals the chance to be connected to other Registered Fjord owners Come now Brian, I've found you to be open and

Horses changing lightbulbs, miscellaneous

This message is from: Linda Lehnert [EMAIL PROTECTED] The saga of horses changing light bulbs was one of the funniest things I've seen in a very long time.  But why is the Morgan on parole?  Is he that Morgan park stallion that almost bucked off his professional trainer in the 3 yo park saddle

Re: Inbreeding, Linebreeding and Crossbreeding/Pony

This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Ruthie, I found that article. Now,I AM confused about the chart showing % inbreeding in offspring from various matings. From this chart it looks like full brother to full sister has LESS % inbreeding ( 2.5%)than half brother to half

arena footing

This message is from: Briar Hill Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] We built our indoor last year. What we have is a base of packed stone dust (4 packed) and 3 of washed sand on top. We also use the arena for multi- discipline, although we keep our higher jumping outside in the deeper sand. The USDF put

Re: Inbreeding, Linebreeding and Crossbreeding

This message is from: Mike May, Registrar NFHR [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 08:58 AM 1/16/2003 -0900, you wrote: This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] So I interpret this as legal..If Adel, who's sire is Leidjo were bred to a stallion who had Leidjo as a grandsire as this doesn't

Re: Inbreeding, Linebreeding and Crossbreeding/Pony

This message is from: ruth bushnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean, There is a very thorough article about Inbreeding, Line Breeding and Outbreeding in the Spring 2000 Fjord Herald by Janice Ashpole (a reprint, pg 29). I'm sure you receive the Herald but for anyone else, I believe back issues could be

Mares seasonal behavior

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am interested in buying a Fjord and I feel that my preference would be a gelding, however, I've been reading some materials on the Fjord horse and it seems that many Fjord owners say that their mares attitudes do not change when they are in heat. Can

Re: Inbreeding, Linebreeding and Crossbreeding

This message is from: Mike May, Registrar NFHR [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 08:59 AM 12/30/2002 +, you wrote: This message is from: Linda Lehnert [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mike, what is regarded as inbreeding with Fjords is considered linebreeding, and, therefore, highly desirable with Morgans. Yes it

Re: fjord promotion

This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] What great pictures! Several years ago I was riding old Bjarne through the woods on the neighbor's property next door. It was early summer and baby squirrels were just leaving the nest. I saw a baby red squirrel in the middle of the trail

Re: Bungee cords beware

This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] The only time I used a bungee type tie, I had my fjords tied outside the corral to clean it. Stella was tied with one of those very substantial bungee trailer ties with a quick release on one end. She put her head down to try to eat grass and

Re: fjord promotion

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] That is hilarious! I send the link to some friends who will appreciate it ;-D Brigid Wasson SF Bay Area, CA A HREF=http://www.ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html;Our Fjords/A A

Re: Appropriate Topics

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you Steve for clearing this up for those of us who have come to the fiefdom a bit tardy. I was mystified after having been off the list (not by choice) for sometime and coming back to the dying embers of this thread. I agree that some subjects

Re: Fjord type ?

This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good question! I wonder also how many so called Drafty Fjords are just FAT! If they were trimmed down into fit condition would they then be considered drafty? As for my Fjords My old mare Stella, a daughter of Line, is tall and what I

Re: fjord promotion

This message is from: Krist Martinsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sorry the attachments didn't work. We have a lot to learn! Try this site for pictures of Per and Cat. http://students.washington.edu/jmhanson/martinsen - Original Message - From: Krist Martinsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Fjordlist

Re: Fjord type ?

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 1/16/2003 4:43:45 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Are people judging by the thickness of bone IMHO, Yes, I think most people do judge draftiness by bone At least at first glance. But, everyone does also seem

Re: Inbreeding, Linebreeding and Crossbreeding

This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mike, what is regarded as inbreeding with Fjords is considered linebreeding, and, therefore, highly desirable with Morgans.  ..  I get the feeling from this list that in the Fjord breed linebreeding such as described above is

Re: Bungee cords beware

This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jenn M wrote: This message is from: Jenn M [EMAIL PROTECTED] my friend just had an accident with one, a bungee cord, the horse pulled back and it broke and all of the strands hit her and she had to get 50 Hi Jenn, I use a bungee for

Inbreeding, Linebreeding and Crossbreeding

This message is from: Linda Lehnert [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mike, what is regarded as inbreeding with Fjords is considered linebreeding, and, therefore, highly desirable with Morgans.  The now deceased Morgan stallion, High Meadows Superb, was by a son of Upwey Ben Don and out of a mare that was a

Humor - Lightbulb changes

This message is from: Briar Hill Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] HOW MANY HORSES DOES IT TAKE TO CHANGE A LIGHTBULB? THOROUGHBRED: Who ME?? Do WHAT? I'm scared of light bulbs! I'm outta here! ARABIAN: Someone else do it. It might get my silky mane dirty and besides, who's gonna read me the

Fjord type ?

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello! This is something I've thought about for sometime. It basically started last summer when I had someone describe MY stallion as drafty, when that thought has NEVER came to mind to me when I look at him. I have recently looked at some photos of

starting a load

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Joel has it right on! From what I know...and it may have changedthe draft horses at the draft pulls back in the Midwest, etc, will start with a little slack in the traces, then pop forward to get the load moving. Out in California it is

aspirin in water

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Steve, What size??? Child, adult, or horse??? Carole Sweet Modesto, CA

ps......forgot the question part

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For Catherine's question... If I had a stallion prospect that did not reach the standards set by the Association, I would geld him...period. I feel that the breeder has a definite responsibility to the mare owner, and the breed, to supply

questions, performance, out/cross breeding, dressage...WHEW!!

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] OK... Beth.cross a QH with an Andalusian and you have an AZTECA! OK, so they had to start their own registry so they could have registered horses Cross a Fjord with a TB=Fjordoughbred. QH x Fjord=Quarjord Horse.