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I am receiving posts but do not seem to be able to reply. This is a test
to see if it gets through this way In reply to Carol M in Michigan. We
have had a very warm winter and not enough snow. The Fjords are now
shaking huge clouds
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The downturn hit all horse breeders I think. I do the Coggins testing for
many of the vets in SE Idaho. Over the last three years, it seems a large
portion of the horses were marked for export to the Canadian Meat Packing
plants ( Idaho
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I found my first fjord on the list. Still have a stallion and mares that I
would like to breed this year. I have not in several years, but have made
some converts in this area. Life intervened and some things had to be put
on hold
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Don't know if this will go through, I lurk but haven't posted in years. I
don't do Facebook and am glad to see some activity.
On Mon, Jan 19, 2015 at 5:33 PM, Carol Makosky cmako...@sirentel.net
wrote:
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near the end of the parade, just as the fjords were passing the commentator
indicated that he would have to do a segment on the fjords on gentle giants
On Wed, Jan 1, 2014 at 10:39 AM, Me Kint me.k...@yahoo.com wrote:
This message
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hair growth and shedding cycles are triggered by light/dark ratios.
According to the astronomical definitions the first day of fall is about
the 5th of august ( halfway to the fall equinox and where the loss of
daylight becomes faster
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my mule is nothing if not a long eared fjord. Self preservation, a
certain need to be convinced rather than coerced and a love of food. both
are extremely lovable and probably closer to the wild type of horse than
the domesticated form
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The comment about the filly being bored is probably very true. They will
find ways to amuse themselves. There is a lot to be said for maturity. I
sold two other fjords this spring, both of which were four and five years
old, barely
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On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 10:40 AM, S K windyacre...@yahoo.com wrote:
Re self regulate feed?
I have a herd of 11 Fjords and three brunettes. They will self regulate
only within strong fences. Mine have access to pasture 24/7 and I now
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I have a mule, a thoroughbred, aTB/QH cross and a Fjord.
I am enjoying the heck out of driving and riding the fjord and driving
the mule. If I had it to do over I would stick with the mule and the
Fjord, but it is not because
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Frederick J. Pack wrote:
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Shelly,
I think a general rule is 20% of the horses weight.
Fred
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Fred and Lois Pack
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jgayle wrote:
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We finally heard the sound of real rain yesterday and last night.
My gardener saw a big cougar about 100 feet from my barn on Friday. Jean
Walters Gayle
Montesano, WA
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ruth bushnell wrote:
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Carol,
Now you've gone and done it! =)) Just when I complimented your Fjord tutoring
tendencies too.
Your current letter regards raising the standards
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Jean Ernest wrote:
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Well, the idea fascinates me, also, as I also have a biology background.
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etc.) the synchronization of the recipient mare's estrous cycle with the
donor mare's
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Hi KAthy,
Wouldn't it be Much MUCH less expensive to simply buy a good Fjord weanling
or yearling rather than go through all the expense and trouble of doing
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I totally agree that you should find the horse with which you are most
comfortable and let the rest be hanged. If I had had my Fjord earlier,
I would have had far fewer horses. I Am seriously thinking of using my
thoroughbred/Qh
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Bats are nice and as long as you are aware of the danger of rabies they
should be encouraged . The infection rate in some areas of the country is
considerably higher
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SAFreivald wrote:
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An old time harness racer that I knew fed his horses and ponies cigarette
tobacco routinely. The horses loved it and he swore that it took care of
any/all worms
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Actually the list is like a kitchen table disucssion and I for one have enjoyed
it - there is a lot of substance to it and it makes for lively reading -
However, when you do get controversial subjects, as with an argument around
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As conservators of the fjord in North America it is admirable to be concerned
about keeping the breed pure - however, it might cool things down to reflect on
exactly what a breed is. Humans are inveterate tinkerers, particularly when
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Can I make a suggestion for the timid person looking for the well trained
gelding. You may not find exactly what you want, and even if you do, the
communication between horse and rider will not be instantaneous. Find a good
trainer who
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I have been gone and my e-mail filled up and bounced back messages. As I
was cleaning things up I noticed a comment from a returning lister with
a fjord in Southeast Idaho? Or did I misread before I hit delete?. If
there are any other
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Jean Ernest wrote:
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I can't think of her name at the moment, but she has been on this list and
may still be. She has had Fjord greeting cards in the past.
Does anyone know who
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I am not a serious breeder but am building a small herd of mares to be able to
in the near future but I would probably never buy a stallion for the following
reasons.
The press on Titan is wonderful and anyone would probably give
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I am looking for suggestions for a vehicle suitable for both pleasure driving
on paved and dirt roads and usable for cones and driving competition. I have
antique vehicles but they are restored and parts of them particularly
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I forgot to add - someone on this list may have access to the reference ranges
for hematology and chemistry values specific to the Fjord horse. Our reference
ranges were established using mainly quarter horse and TB. I do know
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Before you get too exited about the blood tests, make sure that they are
performed with an instrument and laboratory using methods, instruments and
reference ranges that are specifically designed or adjusted
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I have a thoroughbred, a quarter horse/TB , a mule ( sister to the cross
and daughter of the TB) and a Fjord. Although I have no desire to make
a fjord mule, it really might be a wonderful cross. Both the mule and
Fjord are very very
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I had my fjord's blood tested recently and it came back that she is anemic. I
was curios what you all might suggest, or recommend as far as vitamins go. I
have had
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That stuff is brown gold! Over the years I have landscaped two acres of
rockpiles using it. I just move the rocks out to the perimeter of where I want
a garden ( that leaves a hole because there is no dirt here) add manure-make
sure
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As an educator (people) and long time supervisor - I will add amen to the
positive reinforcement. --people or animals regardless of position. It
doesn't mean relaxing rigor or expectations, just a far more powerful and
expedient way
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I have a few questions about harness. I have a Fjord that I will be driving
this year and have decided to probably go with Camptown Harness Biothane for
her but the question I have relate to the half of a mule team I also have
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Hi there list,
First, thank you to those who responded to my plea for help. You just
proved once more that there are some sincere people out there that truly care
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