RE: phlegmatic Fjords

2013-09-27 Thread Curtis
This message is from: "Curtis" Bonnie Morris wrote: I do not think that she would get the score a breeding animal is supposed to need to be considered. This is my educated, personal opinion. The vast majority of Fjords should score higher than 70. Scores below 70 should be reserved for th

Re: phlegmatic Fjords

2013-09-27 Thread Kay Van Natta
This message is from: Kay Van Natta I hope the quieter Fjords ARE staying in the gene pool! I think a solid and dependable disposition is one of most important qualities that the Fjordhorse offers. Attitude differs from individual to individual of course, but as a group, I think they ra

Re: phlegmatic Fjords

2013-09-27 Thread Bonnie Morris
This message is from: Bonnie Morris This is a really good topic for the Fjord community to discuss. I am sure this questions has many different reasons. And some could be about how the breed is being bred and what traits and qualities are being rewarded . There are lots of great very calm

Re: phlegmatic Fjords

2013-09-27 Thread Rovena Kessinger
This message is from: Rovena Kessinger Why do you think they have changed? I have one from a rescue that was there for being uncontrollable, and my hoof-trimmer says he acts like an Arabian. On Wed, 9/25/13, Michael & Misha wrote: Subject: phl

Re: Fjords and Kids...can I repost?

2013-09-27 Thread Cindy B Giovanetti
This message is from: Cindy B Giovanetti Can I have permission to post this thread to another Fjord group where a newbie is asking about Fjord temperaments? Or is there an archive of these messages that I can point her to? Great thread, by the way. It's obvious that there is a breed type, bu

Fjord temperament

2013-09-27 Thread Rose or Murph
This message is from: Rose or Murph Hi, I have to disagree with some of the beliefs that a forward moving Fjord horse is a high strung horse. I had another great ride on my mare tonight. She was forward, and i could tell she physically feels great. She is a quiet confident mare, who I can