Driving the spooky horse

2008-01-28 Thread Pedfjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List ! Recovered from our great trip to KY. Weather is deteriorating today, so stuck inside, catching up on e-mail. I have been following loosely, a thread on the Carriage Driving list about bitless driving, and it seems to follow the current

Starfire Quadrille - NWSS

2008-01-28 Thread Susan Cargill
This message is from: Susan Cargill [EMAIL PROTECTED] It was great fun to be at the opening night of the Dancing with Horses at the NWSS. The Starfire Quadrille was stupendous as always. It was great fun seeing two of the T girls (Tirra Haley aka Trudie) and Orinike perform. Loved the Denver

Re: Starfire's 2008 performance at the NWSS - long

2008-01-28 Thread kateseidel
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am (almost) at a loss for words.? Wonderful post, amazing event performance.? I am not ashamed to admit that I actually got goosebumps reading the post, and tears watching the video.? You all were brilliant, just brilliant. I must note in the vein of

Re: fjordhorse-digest V2008 #23

2008-01-28 Thread CrystalZak
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 1/28/08 12:17:31 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The video is being uploaded to YouTube as I type, so you should be able to find it if you search our Starfire Farm account. i caught it last nite. it was wonderful!!! laurie, and oz,

RE: Starfire's 2008 performance

2008-01-28 Thread fjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Beth Sandy - Good job! We wish we were there to cheer you on! Our own PNW Horse Fair Expo comes up in March. This year we are playing cowboy polo for the Friday night performance and then the other performances, we are very lucky to have Gayle Ware and

2008 NFHR Promotion Committee

2008-01-28 Thread Cynthia Madden
This message is from: Cynthia Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED] After an intense and exciting 2008 Face to Face NFHR Board of Directors Meeting in Lexington, Ky, I came away with a host of goals for the NFHR Promotion Commiteee. It is my belief that the Norwegian Fjord Horse has entered an entirely new

RE: Starfire's 2008 performance

2008-01-28 Thread fjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gail, The Fjord Foundation must follow strict guidelines in awarding grants. (It is the law.) Grant for performances pre say are not allowed however, grants for educational material that will be handed out to the public is. Any individual or group can

funding fjord demo's

2008-01-28 Thread Janet
This message is from: Janet [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gail wrote: Would Starfire Farm be eligible to apply for funding to help them defray the expenses for something like this. *** I was just wondering how is this performance financed? It is surely a great promo for the fjord breed, and I can

RE: Starfire's 2008 performance

2008-01-28 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I was just thinking about how much events like Starfire's performance lend to the Fjord breed. I know that the NFHR does not provide grants to assist financially in putting these things on, but it seems to me that the Fjord Horse Foundation

We've got a CoverGirl and CoverFjord on the front of Driving Digest!!!!!

2008-01-28 Thread JadeBear
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I pried open my frozen mailbox and, WOW, there she was - Linda Syverson-Kerr!! She's driving a lovely cutter pulled by the beauteous Reidar and is wearing a gorgeous fur coat and hat! It's a wonderful photo full of beauty and action and gives a very

RE: funding fjord demo's

2008-01-28 Thread fjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Janet, Here in Oregon, the Oregon Fjord Club holds fundraisers to help defray the cost of performing at Expos and parades. The performers pay for the expenses, most of the time. :-) We have been performing at the NW Horse Expo for over 10 years. :-)

RE:Starfire Farm at National Western Stock Show

2008-01-28 Thread Jacquelyn Leuener
This message is from: Jacquelyn Leuener [EMAIL PROTECTED] To the Starfire Super TeamI ditto the sentiments from Karen et al! All of you were wonderful! Thank you for your stewardship and most excellent riding! I now wish I had gone with Kmac to Denver a few years back to experience the stock

Re: We've got a CoverGirl and CoverFjord on the front of Driving Digest!!!!!

2008-01-28 Thread Genie Dethloff
This message is from: Genie Dethloff [EMAIL PROTECTED] I pried open my frozen mailbox and, WOW, there she was - Linda Syverson-Kerr!! She's driving a lovely cutter pulled by the beauteous Reidar and is wearing a gorgeous fur coat and hat! It's a wonderful photo full of beauty and action and

Rental disaster... Ebay Auction

2008-01-28 Thread fjords
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Re: funding fjord demo's

2008-01-28 Thread Starfire Farm
This message is from: Starfire Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] The entire Evening of Dancing Horses show is funded by ticket sales and by sponsorships obtained by the National Western. This show is quite expensive to produce. Well in excess of $100,000.00, I believe. It has been growing every year and

RE: We've got a CoverGirl and CoverFjord on the front of Driving Digest!!!!!

2008-01-28 Thread fjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] GREAT COVER! Catherine Lassesen Hestehaven - The Horse Garden Hundehaven - The Dog Heaven www.hestehaven.com / [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-541-825-3027 Southern Oregon   The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw

Lisa's Post on Driving Training

2008-01-28 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I wanted to be sure to thank Lisa for her post on driving safety and training. I vividly remember her posts from several years ago, and have always appreciated them. One thing that stuck in my mind that she did not repeat this time is her

Re: We've got a CoverGirl and CoverFjord on the front of Driving Digest!!!!!

2008-01-28 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] And another thing that is nice to see, from my point of view, is that Linda has put the sleigh bells on correctly -- OUTSIDE the shafts. She'll have those bells in one piece a lot longer -- and I'm sure Reidar will be happier in the

Re: Rental disaster... Ebay Auction

2008-01-28 Thread Cherrie Nolden
This message is from: Cherrie Nolden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oh boy do I feel your pain!! My hubby and I did the exact same thing, although these people got the hint and left our place before we went to court. We received no money, have loads of their junk, a yard/pasture full of trash, lots of

Re: Driving the spooky horse

2008-01-28 Thread Starfire Farm
This message is from: Starfire Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED] I would like to second what Lisa has posted regarding being thorough with your driving training. I had the privilege of working with a very respected, true horseman, who drove drafts. He actually drove a famous 6 and 8-up hitch of

Fw: StarFire Farm at Stock show

2008-01-28 Thread Susan Felix
This message is from: Susan Felix [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Susan Felixmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse-digestmailto:fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 8:35 PM Subject: StarFire Farm at Stock show The Stock Show this year I thought and

Re: Driving the spooky horse

2008-01-28 Thread Dianne White
This message is from: Dianne White [EMAIL PROTECTED] I need to add my 2 cents worth here too. I started as a green driver with a green horse. Draako was my first (well really, only Fjord) so the breed was foreign to me. A friend suggested that I join the local driving club and learn to drive.

Calling all spooks and Fjords too:0))))

2008-01-28 Thread MorrisShadowMT
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello everyone It has been a very interesting discussion.Spooks and all. Lots a of good questions and advice. I have many opportunities for you and your furry little buddies to come and work some of those bugs out. I am running my 2nd