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2005-03-14 Thread Northhorse
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think some of you have hit the nail on the head. I have been taking dressage lessons for almost 3 years and I have learned that if the horse does not relax his jaw and bend at the pole, which causes him to raise his back up, you will get a rough ri

Re: Canter?

2005-03-14 Thread Reena Giola
This message is from: "Reena Giola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Laura .there are days where I guess Gustav feels like we should just canter and he will decide we should do it 'now' which of course I discourage, because he needs to wait for my directions not make the choice himself. During

RE: Canter?

2005-03-14 Thread Laura Kranzusch
This message is from: "Laura Kranzusch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This message is from: "Reena Giola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> this is the second or third reference I've read now about their Fjords not holding a canter for extended length of time or not liking to canter?does anyone else feel this way

Re: greenbroke

2005-03-14 Thread Amy Goodloe
This message is from: Amy Goodloe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Naturally a horse that has been imprinted at birth, gently handled on up and carefully introduced to bridle and saddle, and rider, is worth far more ...than say a broker who takes an untamed and untrained strange adult horse and quickly forc

Fjord mare for sale in Utah?

2005-03-14 Thread Amy Goodloe
This message is from: Amy Goodloe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I saw this ad for a Fjord mare in Utah and was wondering if anyone knows anything about her: http://www.draftsforsale.com/Frames/Display/index.php?id=42063ebb29fda I probably shouldn't even be looking for another horse unless I sell one o

Canter?

2005-03-14 Thread Reena Giola
This message is from: "Reena Giola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> this is the second or third reference I've read now about their Fjords not holding a canter for extended length of time or not liking to canter?does anyone else feel this way? Gustav will drop out to a trot immediately if I don't continu

trot and green broke

2005-03-14 Thread Reena Giola
This message is from: "Reena Giola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gustav has a nice trot...smooth, easy to sit. I would have to agree with the statement below about the trot, very true!! I had a welsh mare who if you ever tried to sit the trot on your teeth were clicked togetherit was horrible...BU

RE: fjord trot

2005-03-14 Thread Skeels, Mark A \(GE Healthcare\)
This message is from: "Skeels, Mark A \(GE Healthcare\)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I don't think you should worry about Fjords having a heavy trot. There will always be outlyers in every breed (pony's or horses that don't fall within the breed's norm) The norm I think for the Fjord is a fairly smooth

Re: fjord trot

2005-03-14 Thread Tamara Rousso
This message is from: Tamara Rousso <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Anvil's Harrison Fjord and his 12 year old rider would like you to know that he has a very nice trot. As the mom who doesn't ride, but does watch, I can tell you that my daughter appears to be having a very smooth ride. I bet your Fjord

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2005-03-14 Thread brass-ring-farm
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My Fjord has an extremely comfortable trot, which is natural for her. She is a big drafty girl with a big rolling walk, but extremely comfortable trot, and lots of front leg action! Most surprising in such a thick horse. Very pretty. Valerie

Bolinskis and the fjord trot!

2005-03-14 Thread mom
"We were just glad to be here and able to help." That is just who John and Martie Bolinski are! As a recipient of their hospitality, I can attest to the fact! With respect to the comments about the fjord trot, my 20 year old gelding MVF Venn has a trot to die for. You can sit it or you can post

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2005 #62

2005-03-14 Thread Onnak2000
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: rough trot and green broke. I think some of you have hit the nail on the head. I have been taking dressage lessons for almost 3 years and I have learned that if the horse does not relax his jaw and bend at the pole, which causes him to raise hi

Re Fjord Trot

2005-03-14 Thread Northhorse
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Two references to a rough Fjord trot in one digest, but it was my understanding that the Fjord trot is not supposed to be rough at all! Can any folks who know a lot more than me elaborate on this? I thought the Fjordhorse is supposed to have a very smoot

new owner advice

2005-03-14 Thread Carolyn Mele
This message is from: "Carolyn Mele" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi List, ok cyber friends i need some general advice on my new Fjordie friend. I have learned alot lurking but need some specific advice on feeding my new little eating machine. Since the folks i bought him from were not "Fjord" people jus

Re: fjord trot

2005-03-14 Thread jgayle
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For heavens sake!!! My Gunnar is the old style Fjord and has a melting trot. Like being on a Walker. My first (I have only had two) Fjord, Howdie, was a joy at the trot . Ann Appleby's Fjord Wes has made it to Prix St Geo in dressage with

EBAY SPECIALS FROM PETS AND VETS

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Re: Re Fjord Trot

2005-03-14 Thread spiekath
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, March 14, 2005 12:03 pm Subject: Re Fjord Trot > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Two references to a rough Fjord trot in one digest, but it was my > understanding that the Fjor

Re: News from Beaver Dam Farm

2005-03-14 Thread Jmggray
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Everybody from Carol Rivoire temporarily absent from Nova Scotia and headquartered in Aiken, South Carolina. We left Nova Scotia the end of February to go down to Massachusettes for The Driving Forum Trade Show helod March 5th & 6th. -- We had to l

Re: fjord trot

2005-03-14 Thread Cherie Mascis
This message is from: "Cherie Mascis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yeah...You folks have me worried now! I got my first Fjord in December (a then 6 month old filly) and as I'll be almost 50 by the time I ride her, I don't need a bone jarring trot! Just trotting her in hand gives me the impression of a

Re: greenbroke

2005-03-14 Thread Ruth Bushnell
This message is from: "Ruth Bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> That was a good discussion subject, the definition of the word "greenbroke," ...as so often we use terms like this and don't stop to think what they mean. I asked Gene and he said it means, "manageable but not for an inexperienced rider." I

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2005-03-14 Thread Pedfjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 3/13/2005 1:13:23 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > This message is from: "Ursula &Brian Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I have for sale a 17 year old gelding--completely sound who rides > western, and drives s

Evaluation of Synthetic English Saddles for Fjords

2005-03-14 Thread Eileen
This message is from: Eileen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi All, I wanted to share some info on the new Wintec WIDE and the Thorowgood Griffin saddles. If you're not interested in English saddles, please scroll or delete... I'm trying to find a saddle to fit my barely 14hh mare and my big frame (

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2005-03-14 Thread Steve Sessoms
This message is from: Steve Sessoms <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> oh nos!!! Two references to a rough Fjord trot in one digest, but it was my understanding that the Fjord trot is not supposed to be rough at all! Can any folks who know a lot more than me elaborate on this? I thought the Fjordhorse is su