Fjordy Christmas Gift

2015-12-14 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Francis Creek Fjords Coloring book volume 3 is out on AMAZON and you can still get it in time for Christmas! Color Your Way into a Horsey Christmas is filled with wonderfully illustrated pages that will surely bring a smile to your fa

coloring books

2015-11-11 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" In regards to the coloring books, anyone that knows Pat Holland, knows her talent and her WIT/HUMOR. She is brilliant! I gave her the information that I wanted in the books, she added all the humor, and with FLARE! They are wonderful, at

THANKS!

2015-11-10 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Thanks for ordering the coloring books guys!! PLEASE write a review, we are hoping to create more of them, and would love feedback. Patti Jo Walter Francis Creek Fjords Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://t

Fjord Coloring Books

2015-11-09 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Just wanted to share with everyone, 2 wonderfully illustrated Fjord Horse Coloring Books that have just recently been published on Amazon. Created by Patti Jo Walter, Illustrated by the very talented artist, Pat Holland. They were crea

Monday sales

2014-08-25 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" For Sale- GN 2006 All Aluminum Featherlite Big Horse Model 4-horse slant load trailer. 8' short wall dressing room. Large enough to finish with living quarters. 24' x 7' x 7'5" . Drop down windows on both si

Madison horse fair

2014-02-27 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Would like to invite everyone to see the Midwest Fjords at the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison WI April 11-13, 2014. We have 8 Fjords representing the breed, and they will be performing to the music of Frozen(the latest Disney movie-which

Dustenai

2014-01-31 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Gayle and Mary, So sorry for your loss. Gayle, thank you so much for sharing the story of Dustenai. Can read between the lines that this was one special Fjord horse, so happy that you were able to share in her life, very hard to lo

FB

2014-01-18 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Thanks everyone who thinking the FB page is a good idea. I hope it helps a LOT of folks buy and sell. :-) Say, if you don't get a confirmation that you have been accepted PLEASE try again. Every once in a while your request does

Facebook

2014-01-16 Thread Patti Walter
This message is from: Patti Walter I changed the setting to OPEN on the Facebook page "Fjord Horses For Sale". You just have to ask to join and then you will be a member. :-) Hopefully the word will spread and lots will add their horses that they have for sale and even MORE, b

Facebook

2014-01-15 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" I created a Facebook page for the sale of Norwegian Fjord Horses. If you search "Fjord Horses for sale" you can find the page. You can join by a request from a current member and / or maybe by email. I have found that other breed

hot climates and Fjords

2013-11-26 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Hello List, Wondering if you who live in a hot climate can email Margaret who lives in FL and give her advice about owning a Fjord in such conditions. She is thinking about buying one and since I'm in the Cold(WI) climate I thou

CORRECTION on Hope and Horses

2013-10-29 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" I had posted that a person had an older mare that she was looking to find a new home for. I gave out the person's email hopeandhor...@live.com This email registered with some people as a rescue place and I guess not a very good o

Older mare needs new home

2013-10-23 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" SOS call going out to all Fjord owners/lovers. There is an older Fjord mare, age 23, that desperately needs a new home! She lives in MN, owner is hoping someone in the Midwest would love to take her. She is rehoming her, Good home only, a

Fjord Mare for sale

2013-10-14 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" I'm helping someone sell their 6 yr old Fjord mare who rides/drives. GREAT with kids, beginners. Trail rides great! Will lead or follow, does need work on the canter but otherwise nicely trained. Priced to sell at $3750 located in

Fjords and Kids

2013-09-24 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Ruth, Have to write in about the tread on Fjords and Kids. Sorry, have to disagree with you here. I'm wondering, have you worked with TB's, Appy's, QH's??? Yes they can be light in the bridle, but they also can REAR,

Wagon/Cart/Harness/Fjord for sale in WI

2013-09-23 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Advertising for a friend. They have an Easy Entry Training Cart $300, Wagon Express from Shipshewana In $1100, Synthetic Work Harness like new $400, also a Beta Team Harness $400 ALL USED on FJORDS. Then they have a 7 yr old Regist

MWFHC Breed Show

2013-07-29 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" The Midwest Fjord Horse Club's Breed Show was this last weekend. Got home safe and sound last night. Just HAD to write in and tell you as much as I can remember about it. IT WAS AWESOMEOur show was down in numbers but not in spiri

Fjords in correct frame verses pulling in-discussion

2013-07-23 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Thought I'd start a discussion if anyone would like to join in. I recently sent my very good friend Pat Holland a video of a mare that I have here at FCF. The mare is FPF Logn. A 5 yr old Fjord mare that is owned by Peggy Spear.

Fjords for sale in East Central WI

2013-07-15 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" I have a couple EXCELLENT Fjords for sale her in Two Rivers WI. The first is FPF Logn Falkspyd a 5 yr old Mare by Fair Acres Ole and out of Bluebird Lane Sparrow. This mare is exceptional! In ALL ways, conformation, movements, looks, an

Brag alert

2013-07-08 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Have another Brag Alert. Took 7 horses and 9 kids to the Dune Riders Pony club mini Event this weekend in Sheboygan. What a FUN time, GREAT place, GREAT people, GREAT horses. We took 3 Fjords, we were taking 4 but my Grandson's T

Need lodging for Fjord gelding Madison Area

2013-07-01 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" I am in need of stabling for a Fjord gelding coming in from the state of WA between July 10-17. The shipper will only go as far north as Madison. His final destination is Francis Creek Fjords. I will either come and get him or if someone

BRAG ALERT

2013-07-01 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Just have to send out a brag alert on FPF Logn Falkspyd, owned by Peggy Spear, here on Consignment at FCF in Two Rivers WI. I took Logn to her FIRST dressage show and she was a ROCK STAR. Peg did a fantastic job training her, Andrea Lohr

MWFHC

2013-06-12 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" I have been without my computer since middle of last week, UGHG! Wow, you learn quickly how much you're dependent on technology! FINALLY back up and running, feeling like I'm connected again to the outside world!!! J I wanted

Job well done Midwest Group!!!

2013-04-22 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Have to give a shout out to ALL those who participated we me, in the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison WI this last weekend. Joni Griffin, Mike/Susie Sadlon, Mary Bonde, Kathy Blaszcyk. Ali Austin, Stephanie (???) Julie Cramer's student S

MWFHC Spring Meeting

2013-03-20 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Calling all Fjord owners, Fjord lovers, club members. Deadline is FAST approaching for the MWFHC Spring Meeting. Ya, I hear ya, why call it spring when in the Midwest we are STILL in WINTER! Maybe just maybe April will bring good warm wea

MWFHC

2013-03-14 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Just a Friendly reminder that the deadline for the spring meeting of the MWFHC is fast approaching! March 21st is the deadline. I know here in the Midwest it doesn't feel like spring, we still are in winter, but spring is on its wa

Midwest Horse Fair-April 2013

2013-01-26 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" The Midwest Horse Fair is soon approaching. The theme this year is Heroes & Horses. It is held at the Energy Alliant Center in Madison WI, April 19-21 2013. FRI/SAT/SUN. It is a HUGE fair, one of the biggest in the Midwest if not the b

Midwest Fjord Horse Club Show

2012-07-31 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Got home late last night from our MWFHC Breed Show held in Cedar Rapids IA. We did roll in at the tail end of a bad storm here on the lake shore but we arrived safe and sound. WHAT A SHOW Oh was it GREAT, I know I say it every year

MWFHC Breed Show

2012-06-30 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Just a last minute reminder that the deadline for the MWFHC Breed show JULY 28-30th that is held in Cedar Rapids IA is FAST Approaching. The deadline is July 1st. Now don't panic if you want to go and didn't get your forms i

Horse Fair Video

2012-05-07 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTExywut2no <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTExywut2no&list=UUQvt9vsiBu1ekt4ILsGR7pA&in dex=1&feature=plcp> &list=UUQvt9vsiBu1ekt4ILsGR7pA&index=1&feature=plcp Here is

Midwest Horse Fair-Madison WI

2012-04-23 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Just got home from a LONG 4 days of the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison WI, and once again had a FABULOUS time! Being with GREAT horses and GREAT people, what more can you ask for. Our group consisted of Bob Long, Amy Hartwig driving th

MWFHC winter (SPRING) meeting

2012-03-21 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Just thought I'd email everyone and tell you if you didn't attend the MWFHC/NFHR winter meeting YOU MISSED A GREAT EVENT! Last weekend March 16-18 in St. Paul MN around 93 Fjord lovers attended the MWFHC and the NFHR winter m

FW: NFHR & MWFHC Winter meeting/forum DEADLINE

2012-02-29 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" LAST REMINDER for EVERYONE/ANYONE interested in Attending the NFHR and MWFHC winter meeting and forum March 16-18, 2011. This is being held at the Leatherdale Center in St. Paul MN and will be the PLACE you will want to be. There Wi

NFHR & MWFHC Winter meeting/forum DEADLINE

2012-02-22 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" HEY EVERYONE the NFHR and MWFHC winter meeting and Forum is FAST approaching! Can you believe MARCH is right around the corner! I think everyone's crazy winter has got us all a bit confused as to what month it really is!! At least

Ringling Brothers Circus

2011-10-26 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" For those in the Midwest the Fjords that perform in the Ringling Brothers Circus will be performing in IL Nov. 3-27th. They will be in Rosemount IL Nov. 3-13th and then in Chicago Nov. 16-27th. They are with the RED TOUR. There a

RFD TV- Airing the MWFHC Fjord Breed Show

2011-10-09 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" With the Midwest Fjord horse club moving their show to Cedar Rapids IA this year, it gave the Fjords a few more exposures that we didn't have before. Like giving us the opportunity to have Joe Mischka come and video some of our breed

buggy For sale

2011-08-24 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Passing this on for a friend. CUSTOM MADE 4 wheel vehicle with hydraulic brakes. Made by Steve Waddell of Chamberlain Hill Carriage works in Buffalo, MN. It is an open buggy with back to back seats so 2 people face forward and 2

MWFHC Fjord Breed show

2011-07-21 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" The MWFHC Fjord Breed Show made it to year 26 and survived. It was a hot one! The club voted to move the show and the board found a lovely facility in Cedar Rapids IA. July 16-18 we showed. We started off the weekend with dinner Friday nig

MWFHC Fjord breed show

2011-07-11 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Just thought I'd post and remind everyone that the 26th Annual Upper Midwest Norwegian Fjord Horse Show will be this WEEKEND in CEDAR RAPIDS IA. We will be showing at the Iowa Equestrian Center. You can get directions off the

Looking for a ride to the MWFHC Breed show

2011-06-15 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Julie Snape is looking for a ride for her Fjord mare, Brita, to attend the MWFHC Breed Show July 16-18 in Cedar Rapids. She lives in Madison, horse is 5 miles East of 18/151. So. anyone going to the breed show, that would have an open slo

MWFHC FJORD BREED SHOW!

2011-06-03 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Just to let everyone know that the show packet is up on our club's website, under EVENTS. You can download your copy of the show bill plus all the other information you will need at www.mwfhc.org . We will be showing at the Iowa Eques

Horse A Rama

2011-05-06 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Here is a link to an article about our local Horse Fair this weekend and some of the Fjords that will be in it. I thought it turned out really well. http://www.htrnews.com/article/20110501/WOF08/305010068/1358 <http://www.htrnew

Happy Easter and also Madison Horse Fair

2011-04-24 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE! Here is a link to our Fjord Demo at the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison WI. It was April 15-17. Again, those in the demo are Patti Jo Walter, Joni Griffin, Carson Meyers, Mary Bonde, Bonnie Liermann, Ali Austi

FW: Fjords in Kill Pen

2011-04-07 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Received this from someone whom I DO NOT KNOW, DON'T know the horses either. But. just incase someone would be interested in helping out some Fjords I thought I'd pass it along. Believe these Fjords are in PA. Anyone intereste

HAIR

2011-04-05 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Hair hair EVERYWHERE. I just have to say that KAY VAN ETTA is a Genius! She suggested using FABRIC SOFTENER in your wash to loosen Fjord hair out of Coolers. This TRICK WORKS. Works for anything you are washing, Saddle pads, fleece cooler

horse fairs

2011-04-04 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Hard to believe April is HERE and Midwest Horse Fair is NEXT WEEKEND!! We still have a LOT of snow on the ground although melting fast with the rain we are getting. Just thought I'd mention again the WI Horse Fair in Madison WI is

Horse Fairs

2011-03-22 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" The Midwest Fjord Horse Club will be helping out sponsoring a few upcoming horse fairs in the Midwest. The first one is the Midwest Horse Fair April 16-18, 2011 in Madison WI. This year we have Joni Griffin, Ali Austin, Carson Meyer, Bonni

MWFHC Winter Meeting/Clinic

2011-03-15 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" I also wanted to add to Joni Griffin's GREAT write up, a HUGE thank you to ALL Those that were part of putting on this meeting/clinic. I believe Joni mentioned everyone. Joni and Wanda Hase were the committee heads, but we sure had

MWFHC Winter meeting/clinic

2011-03-09 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Just a last minute "Announcement" to let everyone know, especially those in MN, that the MWFHC is holding its annual winter meeting and clinic THIS weekend in Winona MN. Friday Night, all day Saturday and Sunday till around noo

MWFHC

2011-02-22 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Just a Friendly reminder deadline for the MWFHC Winter meeting and clinic is fast approaching. We need a head count for dinner and planning so Feb. 28th is our deadline. You can get your registration form off our website, www.mwfhc.org . I

3 subjects

2011-02-07 Thread Patti Walter
This message is from: Patti Walter 1) First Thanks to Pat and others for the kind words. Very nice of you to say. :-) 2) I have NO proof or real knowledge if this is true, but when I was younger, an older gentleman in the area who bred Appaloosa's said he felt foals got BETTER the

Go Pack Go!!!

2011-02-03 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Ok, sure there are some out there that are "not" Packer Fans, but check out www.franciscreekfjords.com home page. Even FJORDS are getting into the BIG GAME! Credit and work goes to Joni Griffin, of Milwaukee. Patti Jo

RFD TV

2011-01-20 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" The post on RFD TV with the Fjord in Alaska got me thinking I should get you all excited by telling you that Rural Heritage said they were coming to the MWFHC Breed show in Cedar Rapids IA this year. They are in partnership with RFD TV and

Rare Breed

2011-01-17 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Just thought I'd share with you an interesting Breed. Still think the Fjords are number one, but a neighbor asked if I would work and try and sell their Black Forest Mare. This is a very rare breed from Germany. Was on the endang

MWFHC'S Winter Meeting

2011-01-17 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" More information on the MWFHC'S winter meeting that is set for March 11-13, 2011 in Winona MN. You can make reservations at The RIVERPORT HOTEL in Winona. We have a block of rooms reserved at $69.99 which is a GREAT rate. Normally t

Lots of Fjords out there

2010-11-12 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Thought I'd give my 2 cents worth on the topic of "lots of fjords for sale". I would agree with Deb Ulrich, Fjords are still selling and for a good price. The market is soft, folks are VERY careful about spending any ext

FW: Alltech video.. SNF HANNA is in it!

2010-09-28 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" I got this from Neil Sorum, of Sorum Fjords in Ohio, this brought tears to my eyes, it is SOOO touching! Sorum's sold this fjord and boy are they ever proud of this horse and the owners as they are doing great things with it. Make

Congrats

2010-09-22 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Just thought I'd pass on the Congrats of a few more Fjords that have sold recently. SNF Bregan is on his way to Concord, MA, Chris Price and her daughter will be sharing Bregan until her daughter goes to college. Tyrmann is heading

brag alert

2010-09-11 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Just got home from a Dressage Schooling show with Sebastian. We got 65.7%, 65.4% and a 71% on First Level test 1,2,and 4. We also came home with high percentage for our division-open. It was a small show, mostly Intro and Training le

Barnum and Bailey

2010-08-17 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" The Ringling Brothers(Barnum and Bailey) Circus bought another Fjord to perform in the act. Francis Creek Fjords sold them Tindemann yesterday. Owned by Catherine and Rune Lassesen of Oregon. I found the circus 4 Fjords a number of

Fjords Got Talent Night

2010-08-12 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzlysvunDss This is a link to our act we performed at the Blue Earth Fjord Breed Show's 25th anniversary celebration Tuesday night. It was called Fjords Got Talent, this is our Wizard of Oz jumping drill

Fjords for Sale in East Central WI

2010-08-02 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Francis Creek Fjords has some nice Fjords on consignment. Just thought I’d share the news , perhaps someone out there is looking who is on the list or has a friend who is looking. FIONA, 3 yr old filly. Fair Acres Tea and GVF Thorvald.

MN to WI anyone?

2010-08-01 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Just wondering if anyone is going from the cities in MN across to the EAST side of WI say in the next month?? I picked up two Horses from Janet McNally this weekend and we both forgot to transfer her harness into my trailer. Yikes

correction

2010-07-25 Thread Patti Walter
This message is from: Patti Walter When naming names about our Tuesday night performance, I wrote the wrong last names, I meant to say Jensen's and Holtz's not Johnson's and Dennis's. Told you all I was tired. :-) Sorry to these two families, my oversight. Patti

Breed Show in Blue Earth MN

2010-07-23 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" AMAZING!!! Home from the Breed show in MN yesterday and I'm still grinning from ear to ear. What a GREAT time! We had around 90 horses, over 600 entries I believe, GREAT size classes, wonderful people and horses. Everyone has been wo

Blue Earth

2010-07-12 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" THANKS Pat for the kind words. Blue Earth MN IS The Place to Be in JULY!! NEXT WEEK INFACT!!! Cannot believe it is a week away. We are all excited, and are very pleased with the numbers -will be a GREAT show. Any show even small if Fjo

brag alert

2010-06-20 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" I Took Sebastian to his first Recognized dressage show in East Troy WI. It was a 3 day show, we went for 2 days Friday and Saturday, showed under Leslie Weiss and Marie Johnson. We showed First level tests 1,2 and 4 both days. Friday was

FW: Blue Earth Correction - Farm Hitch Class

2010-06-15 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" We found an omission in our show bill that was sent out. OPPS, we are human. We also wanted to clarify the adult trail class (weeding out the men from the boys) and the camping for Blue Earth. I’m hoping all the rain we are getting in t

Brag alert

2010-06-05 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Took Sebastian to a dressage schooling show at the Wisconsin Equestrian Center in Green Bay WI. We are going to a recognized show in 2 weeks and just wanted to get in a schooling first. We just did 2 tests, need to do more, as it reall

For Sale

2010-05-24 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Francis Creek Fjords has been very busy selling Fjords this month, with 4 sold and 3 pending, so busy in fact that I am down to just 2 left. If you are having trouble selling your Fjord, give me a call or an email I'd love to help

Opps missed one

2010-05-18 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" I forgot about Sylvia, she was bought by Laura Parker for her daughter Allie. They live in WI and what a GREAT young driver. I was soo impressed. Allie has been driving mini's for the last few years and is in that Mini Drill Tea

New Owners

2010-05-18 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Just thought I should announce a few new Fjord Owners. Hopefully we'll see them out and about with their Fjords across the U.S. and Canada. Kirsten Eidsmoe bought Draoi a fantastic 8 yr old gelding, what a mover! Kirsten live

YouTube - Fjords in America

2010-04-12 Thread Patti Walter
This message is from: Patti Walter Here is a link to a performance by a group of young riders who performed at Horse A Rama in Manitowoc WI this last weekend. They were from 3 different barns so practicing was difficult especially in Wisconsin in Winter but I think they did a VERY nice

Stallions

2010-04-07 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" For Janet McNally- A neighbor with an Appaloosa stallion RAISED from birth almost killed the owner and her husband. The stallion was around 9 yrs old, the husband went to bring it in that night and got PINNED to the ground by the st

Fjord Breed Show in Blue Earth MN

2010-03-27 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Peggy Spear made a wonderful ad for the MWFHC's upcoming Fjord Breed show this July in Blue Earth MN. Check it out at www.mwfhc.org We wanted to get it into the Fjord Herald but was not told of the earlier deadline so were not ab

Fjords for Sale in WI

2010-03-15 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Francis Creek Fjords is getting consignment horses in this month and next. I have been so busy with training that I didnt' take any in over winter. BUTnow they are coming in! Really have some NICE Fjords(as usual). Anyone

Corrections

2010-03-12 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Guess I will have to make a mental note , never to email/write with specifics after flying back home and getting home after midnight. When I spoke about the MWFHC'S winter meeting I forgot to mention Deeanna Weed gave a GREAT

MWFHC Winter Meeting/clinic

2010-03-11 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Last Weekend was the MWFHC's Winter Meeting / Clinic. Was held in Orgeon WI, very close to Madison WI. Was organized by Karen Hanson and Dawn Schlickman. GREAT job they did !!! We had a GREAT line up of speakers, with a wide range

MWFHC looking for pictures

2010-02-01 Thread Patti Walter
This message is from: Patti Walter If anyone has any pictures of the MWFHC winter meeting/clinic '09, the evaluation in WI '09 and or Blue Earth Show '09 our club Historian would appreciate hearing from you. Please contact LAURIE at feefeers...@yahoo.com Important FjordH

Fjord Gelding for sale in CA

2010-01-13 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Putting this on the digest for the owners. FC Molson for sale, 11 yr old gelding, has done quite a bit in life, been shown in dressage, breed show, pony club mount for an 11 yr old boy, done rallys,used as a lesson horse for b

White stars on white duns

2009-11-27 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Jean is 100% correct, The white duns are not pure white, Ulsbakk or as we say white duns actually is translated "color of sheep" like cream or wool. Sootheir body is not pure white but the white star IS pure white

White Star

2009-11-25 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Hi List, A few weeks back we were discussing white stars and the color of the skin underneath them or at least white duns with white stars. I had mentioned that I thought O.H. Silas, who is a white dun and has a white star, had

O.H. Silas

2009-10-26 Thread Patti Walter
This message is from: Patti Walter Silas was one of the first forms for the white marking survey that I filled out!! :-) I always thought it was interesting him having a white star and him being white. He had a long forelock and was / is SUCH A GORGEOUS horse that the star was not noticed

White Dun's with White Markings

2009-10-24 Thread Patti Walter
This message is from: Patti Walter I have to disagree with the Pink Skin on a White Dun with White Markings. I had O.H. Silas who was a WHITE Dun Gelding, and he has a WHITE STAR, small and you REALLY had to look for it, but it was there. Nobody would probably even notice cause he is

Fjords in the Circus

2009-10-21 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" I was commissioned by Ringling Brothers to find them 4 young Fjord Stallions several years ago.Which I did and which they trained to be used in an act with Elephants and I suppose without as well. The Trainer , at the time, Sasha,

bit answer

2009-10-12 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Kathleen, You asked what bit/bridle Arne had on for his dressage test, answer: Arne was ridden in a myler comfort snaffle bit. Reg. horse bridle. patti jo Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5

Sebastian on Youtube

2009-10-11 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" I did post Test 2, Training Level from Yesterday's show on youtube if anyone cares to view it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWTGZr7eIv8 I also posted Arne's Intro Test A on youtube as well. Austin Webster , age 15 was r

Brag Alert

2009-10-10 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" LAST SHOW OF the SEASON for SEBASTIAN, boo hoo. Really am not liking living in WISCONSIN. Always liked it so much before but now I'm so sad that we have to break for winter. :-( Took Sebastian and Arne to Sorensen Equestrian Park

Brag Alert

2009-09-12 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" We are "on our way", not there yet, but definitely on our way. Took Sebastian to another Dressage Show and this time did Training Level Test 1 & 2. Got 61% and 64.4%, Very happy with him. We have a few things to work on,

Dressage Brag Alert

2009-08-30 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Have to brag on TWO Fjords Starting their Dressage Careers today. First and hopefully the owner will fill in the details , I sold Clayridge Henry to Karen Petty , this spring. Karen lives out on the West Coast and she KICKED BUTT t

Tego

2009-08-03 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Thank Kate and Heather! Actually Bonnie Liermann who is on the list THANKS YOU. It's her horse, she loves the looks of him too and it was a hard decision to make having to put him on the market. He is one of those very majestic

Fjords for sale in East Central WI

2009-07-31 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" "This message is from: Cherrie Nolden If any Southerners are looking to buy some of the great Fjord stock produced in the upper Midwest, here is a good opportunity. I have a 14 foot stock trailer that will be making multipl

photos-Blue Earth

2009-07-24 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" I did miss one thing about the Midwest Fjord Show, ANYONE wishing to see photo's of the Midwest Fjord Horse Show '09 can view them at www.mcreationss.com.instaproofs.com You may order on line as well. She has Monday morning u

Blue Earth 2009

2009-07-24 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Just thought I'd write in and talk a bit about Blue Earth 2009. WHAT A GREAT SHOW. THANK YOU to Jessica Reuterskiold and Kathy Blaszczyk our Show Chairs for the show. Guess when you have two ladies that you can't pronounce

Blue Earth

2009-07-05 Thread Patti Walter
This message is from: Patti Walter Anyone in the Milwaukee area going to Blue Earth that could bring another Fjord gelding??? Know of a young gal that would love to go , but needs a ride. I know last minute, but thought I'd ask. patti jo Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscri

Trainers in MN

2009-06-30 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Anyone recommend any good trainers in the Rochester MN area for a Fjord mare. She is not a big problem, just needs some finishing work and owner is rather green, so she pulls a few tricks on him, but all in all a nice mare. Owner is a

Columbus Carriage Classic

2009-06-22 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Very nice write up Peg! It REALLY was GREAT seeing all those Fjords at the show. AND, everyone did a super job of representing the breed. The announcer even talked about the breed many many times during the show, that was also ni

Brag Alert

2009-06-08 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Yesterday I brought T.U. F. Voss and Peppertree's Arne to the Fox Valley Saddle Horse Association's Mini Event in Elgin IL. Super nice facility, lots of horses, and turned out to be a nice day.We have been having COLD and rain

Fw: finding a home for Ellie

2009-05-28 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" 14 yr old Fjord Mare to be given away. DHF Ellie, Located in Iowa. She has foundered, she does have an abcess currently, and perhaps seedy toe. Can not be put on pasture, grass hay only. PLEASE email the owner, Owner is Linda Johnso

Thank you

2009-05-19 Thread Dave and Patti Walter
This message is from: "Dave and Patti Walter" Thank you Angela and Deb for the very kind words. I enjoyed both your horses very much. I just have to add a few words about Giz.Being an Ole son, it might have swayed me a little, but I was sooo thrilled to have gotten him in for tra

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