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THANKS Steve... I hope someone will be inspired to do just that. Ruthie
Ruthie,
The archives are maintained separately from The List server. and so long as
th
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wow, the many letters of appreciation for the FJ list are a tribute to the
value it afforded.
the loss will truly leave a large hole in the Fjord world.. I am wondering if
some of the
best contributions could be reserved somehow.. maybe you could
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Fred has asked that I let folks know that his Yahoo list is continuing.
It does seem to me that the traffic there isn't much greater that it has
been around here. I don&
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All good things must come to an end. . .. Steve
STEVE, understand your position.
The horse list was a longtime source of Fjord sharing; information and
experie
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This message is from: Frederick Pack
This link will download a PDF of the study.
Ruth Bushnell found this and asked my help posting.
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Thanks very much Fred!
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I believe the white markings are an integral piece of the Fjord horse DNA and
it would be a mistake to
attempt to eradicate them; its not just a color, it is a particular bloodline
marker also. Of course care should be taken
not to duplicat
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Ruthie, one can still be choosy about quality and maintain genetic
diversity.
Janet
Yes, one could do that. But more than likely it doesn't deliberatel
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...<>...Ruthie, how do we follow the path you are talking about having huge
numbers
of horses that are physical or temperament disasters? Seems like the best
idea would be to bring back the sausage factory down the street, as the
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This message is from: "Mary Ofjord"
The article stresses
'Quality is better' and you can do so much with two or three good quality
mares, bred to the best studs. This article was written by Lynn Weishaar,
who is a ran
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Glad there are yet Fjord horse enthusiasts hanging out on Steves list.
He is to be commended for his long and faithful service to the Fjord horse,
and their owners. Many Thanks, Steve.
I was trying to figure out how long it has been since I
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This message is from: "jerry"
Sorry to hear the news.
Gene, and Ruthie.
Jerry in NW Wa.
THANKS Jerry, and to all other's for your supportiv
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Sad to say, Quad-Ls Teal has passed over at the age of 25 years.
Dustins first daughter. She strove so valiantly to live, in spite of
her handicap. Stifled many years ago she bravely kept going
with her proud upright neck and royal bearing.
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This message is from: Reena Giola
I am not even sure if the list is still up and running but just in case I
wanted
to let everyone know that Gustav (Gus, Gussers — out of Karen McCarthy’s
Sven) is now running free across the rainbow bridge
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we are scaling back here, downsizing, and have for sale Fjord horse items;
Heralds back issues from 1996,
original Fjord horse sweat shirt from FJ group list (never worn),
a plain cart and single harness,
and a 118 ac FJ horse ranch listed o
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We have for sale a Woodlands Dustin boy, Canadian registered Quad-Ls Lodec
DOB 3-26-91. He is a fairly good sized
gelding, maybe 14.3 ? He rides, drives singly, and doubly, and has been used
as a packhorse. He is in good health, well condit
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Why not buy the kid a Kindle...? That would be their preference Im sure, over
a moldy book,
unless the child has been cloistered from civilization, hah.
Kindle books cost comparative pennies, to paper books, they are a more
compatible medium fo
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Subject: Fwd: Dustenai has crossed over the rainbow bridge - May 8, 1993 -
Jan 24, 2014
This message is from: Gayle ware
VERY SORRY to hear that Gayle, and Mary.
If she was anything like her older sis Teal, a truly remarkable horse, she
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We have a Concord stagecoach for sale listed on e-bay. Please pass it along to
anyone you think might be interested in one.
Thanks ! Ruth and Gene Bushnell, Troy, MT
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Concord-Stagecoach-Abbot-Downing-Design-FREE
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Robin, I hate throwing away my horse magazines. What I do is take them to
the doctors office, dentist, hair dresser, etc & leave them in the waiting
room for others to enjoy. From Mary's iPad
ANOTHER idea is a charitable depository.
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We have a wonderful mare for sale, her name is Sommer. She has been (gentle)
professionally saddle trained.
She is compliant and handles well. She has great offspring, one was our best
ever. $ 2,500.
Sommerâs pedigree:
http://www.nfhr.c
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<>...But, all ranting aside, the widespread prevalence of comments like
this
is a real detriment to people's understanding of the system (Lori
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Iâve misplaced the original post but it said something about the evaluation
system being only a tool.. and went on to say it may be useful in identifying
lines of horses or individuals with better or poorer than average
characteristics.
I agr
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This message is from: Cindy B Giovanetti
he Fjord horse is the Harley Davidson of all horses,
exceptionally strong. The Fjord horse is a draft animal
That is something we can all probably agree on. My disagreement with your
earlier sta
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OK, I did not express myself well with the bee sting analogy..
in my attempt to portray why the incredible strength of a Fjord could possibly
be too much for a child.
I intended on commenting earlier but got swept up in stuff.
Now Iâm sayi
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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??? .<>.
You put the scenario out there about a bee stinging
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This message is from: Logans -
...<>..While I completely agree that Fjords have amazing power behind them, I
have to
respectfully disagree about Fjords and kids. We've built an entire lesson
program using ONLY our Fjord horses. Are t
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This message is from: rkymtnt...@aol.com
Hello -
Is there a listing out there, for finding a "deadbroke" or "child
safe" Fjord?
I have been watching DreamHorse.com, national listings.
Thanks, Sher
I LOOKE
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our hearts and prayers go out to folks in Colorado..
heartbreaking to see the flood destruction on the news.
see in a past Fjord horse directory that quite a few Fjord folk live there..
may you all be dry and safe..
hard to imagine a flo
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Well matchedâsame size, and well behaved, perform beautifully together, and
they are half price !!!
$3,000 each, ($500 off if both are sold to same party). They are easy to
catch, good ground manners,
and both have been GENTLE professiona
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Here is a Tiny URL version of the link posted by Ruth Bushnell,
http://tinyurl.com/kpfuj5m. The main reasons for using this method is that
the bags can be obtained from a vet for free, it is a lot easier and less
mess than a bucket, and e
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I saw an idea for using an empty IV fluid bag to soak a hoof.
http://www.pangaeaequestrian.com/1/post/2012/11/tip-use-an-empty-iv-fluid-bag
-to-soak-your-horses-hoof.html
Ruthie, nw mt US
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I have transported a lot of horses on long distance trip in different types
of trailers... Curt
I can't imagine safely transporting a horse in this kind of heat, unless the
trailer is air-conditioned.
I do recall reading an articl
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HOPE EVERYONE IS MANAGING TO STAY COOL (Ruthie Bushnell)
DOGS; I posted this on a couple of dog lists recently.. maybe a dog is also a
Fjord's Best Friend,
as well as man's. =))
Dog Heatstroke Survival Guide
Know how to tr
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Here, here -- keep the trucks on the list! We're having to consider a new
'hauler' as well!!!
Sandy
we have a Dodge Ram 2500 w/a Hemmi engine, and it's been a wonderful rig!
switched from Ford's some years ago
bec
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> My Fjords had intermittent watery diarrhea for years. The breeder's
attitude
> was "Better than colic", but the diarrhea remained an annoyance for years. >
Bonnie in Fl
>
we've had several FJords, for severa
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> Ditto-Ditto for me Mary...I would Never have a Fjord after reading these
> ghoulish stories!! SK
>
>
on behalf of Fjords, judging by our long time close association with
them, plus experience with other breeds of horses too..
I
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I once had a dressage trainer present when he did that and she started
having tears in her eyes. I asked her what's wrong and she said to me that
Sam moved her to the core with his obvious love for me.
Ellen.
THANKS for sharing th
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A while back someone mentioned that fjords can have a little mule in their
behavior or something like that. Not being familiar with mules, would
someone
explain? > From Mary's iPad
I don't have much experience with mule
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We have a team of wonderful 10 yr geldings for sale, both registered, and both
gentle
saddle trained at a young age. They grew up together and so perform as a team
very well.
Easy to catch and perfect ground manners. You can ride or drive them
This message is from: "ruth bushnell"
Maybe this has already been posted and I missed it.. interesting angle on
psychic you
may not have seen.
Subject: Check out Gemma the fjordhorse rescued from 70-foot ravine outside of
Redmond | UP
Gemma the horse rescued from 70-foot ravine
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An acquaintance of mine sent me a link for the Friesian horse breed, she was
very impressed.
I thought that I would reciprocate, wow her right back, by forwarding the
Fjord horse video to her..
thinking there must be a link for it on the main NF
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Firstly--much appreciation and thanks to both Fjord horse lists for the
advertising opportunity here.
List Owners, Fred Pack and Steve MciIree, have provided unlimited support for
the Fjord horse and
their owners. Our deepest gratitude goes out t
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> what the heck does Private
>>> Treaty mean.
>>>
I missed the original post. "Private Treaty" is not at all an uncommon
practice in the horse market.
It simply means that the 'seller' and 'purchas
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I'm posting this sales item from Larry Boe
--
Subject: Chip's horses
> FJORDS FOR SALE
>
> Chip Lamb's daughter is trying to settle Chip's estate ASAP. Two horses
>
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For some who are new to the list, at the bottom of every letter there is a
link to the archives..
and you can click on that and locate your subject matter.. this crossbreed
topic has been addressed
many times, ground well covered (scorched eart
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This message is from: "william M. Coli"
Here in western Mass. we only have the occasional wild wolf make its way
through our area (one was shot about two years ago and confirmed as a wild
wolf), however, we do have a lot of coyo
This message is from: "ruth bushnell"
> This message is from: "Janet" ja...@tamaracksheep.com
> Minnesota is going to have its first wolf hunt since the wolf had been
> placed on the endangered species list. > Janet
>
THANKS for sharing Janet ! I have
This message is from: "ruth bushnell"
Some of you may have heard that Chip Lamb of Quad-L Fjords passed away
yesterday, on his birthday.
Those of us who knew Chip are deeply saddened to have lost our friend and
fellow Fjord enthusiast.
Chip was a long time back FJ breeder and was in
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> This message is from: "Mary Ofjord"
> We have a mare with an equine metabolic syndrom. ..
She's always been fed grass hay, and is out on pasture pretty
> much 24/7. I've never had tests done on her becaus
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> It doesn't make any sense to offer free choice salt. > Mary
>
I suppose it does appear to be excessive from a human viewpoint,
one of my sons uses too much salt at the table and I have to
close my eyes =)
But that which "e
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Fred informed me today that Lois passed away without seeing her dying wish
fulfilled, namely to see little Tova Tu registered as the purebred Fjord filly
that she is.
As my eyes fill with tears, I can't help to think that the person(s)
resp
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> This message is from: Melinda melinda.schumac...@gmail.com
>
> Does anyone have experience with cutting up round bales into manageable
proportions such that horses could be fed individual controlled portions? I
recently helped a fr
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> This message is from: Me Kint me.k...@yahoo.com
>
> I have learned from past experience it is better to stay out of others
battles. I'm glad the registry is staying out of it and holding to their
goals, by laws, etc.
>
>
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My husband and I are sending this request to the NFHR BOD and the Registry, we
urge others to take the time to drop them a line also, requesting a more
comprehensive presentation for this young Fjord. Their contacts may be found
at ww
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> This message is from: "Mary Ofjord" ma...@boreal.org
>
> Sorry for your frustration Fred, but it appears you should probably have
> retained a different attorney. If it were me, I would have stopped a long
> time befor
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NOT requiring a stallion owner's signature would be opening a BIG can of
trouble... Think about it; if just DNA was required what would stop
dishonest
people from "slipping their mares through the back gate" so to speak? What
w
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From: Gail Russell
This settlement agreement, I have to go back and look at previous posts,
but the above is my best guess as to how the NFHR might be interpreting a
settlement agreement signed by the parties. ...Gail
I BELIEVE it is not th
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--
From:
> I wrote this email before, in HTML and it didn't get through. So here's the
plain text version. I'll post it to the other Fjord list to
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> This message is from: Ellen Barry
>
> There's a little bit of fear I guess for the enormous power that a Fjord
represents, sitting there right under your but. A little Hummer in stead of a
Volkwagen. The idea that if this sh
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This message is from: st...@carriagehorse.com
The link is broken.
I'll try re-posting the link.. thanks Steve.
<http://www.bridleandbit.com/artman/publish/article_29612.shtml>
Ruthie
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> This message is from: MKint me.k...@yahoo.com
> I would be careful concerning the sold pony/horse. Sounds like a phishing
email...new slant to lure horse people with a sad story. Spelling is a bit
iffy.> Mary
Did you check the link, M
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I received this from a reliable horse entity here in Montana,
but it happened in Arizona.. Please pass it along to anyone
who might have an idea for locating this boy's beloved horse.
thanks, Ruthie
Subject: FW: CHILD HORSE SOLD SECRET
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I have a dog client who is searching for transport from here, northwest
Montana, to Joplin, Missouri.
She would pay a fee for the service and could meet up in a nearby city. We
could meet anyone too,
on this end, say for instance Spokane WA whi
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Our famous list owner, Steve, broke his arm this evening while feeding the
horses. Teddy has a large share of the blame. Now we make quite a pair.
Steve with his arm in sling and me lurching along with my crutch. I am
trying to come up wit
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is something amiss with the list? i haven't received any mail from here in
several days.> laurie
YOUR post just came through okay, Laurie. I imagine that some folks are busy
with wintertime preparation, some taking a breather
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This message is from: Melinda Schumacher >
I worry if my horses are 12 hours in a stall with no forage that their
risk
of colicking increases. I don't like to go longer than 4 hours without
forage in front of them. No on
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This message is from: jern...@mosquitonet.com>
So how big is a flake: are they consistent? what weight? And what kind of
hay? I
have found that "flakes" vary in thickness and weight from bale to bale.
Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska
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Hello list!
I loved Karen's note though and realized it's been a LONG time since I've
posted - we offer a FREE place for Fjord owners to list their horses, with
photos, for sale. > Corinne
THAT'S A WONDERFUL servic
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What if the NFHR had a user friendly, FREE for NFHR only members'
Fjord
Horses for Sale' page on their website?
Okay, one thing led to another this morning, just thinking out loud, but
what
do you owner/breeders think?
(Time
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I cannot drive/ride a horse/carriage until after the first of the year.
They
postponed my knee replacement till next fall.
I can go and watch horses shows, I can give lessons, just not handle the
horses.
To those of you showing this year, b
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Here's an account of a Fourth of July parade tragedy,
when a team of horses went amuck in Iowa.
http://www.kmtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12755022
Ruthie, nw mt, US
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I received your email and wanted to ask you if you can give me any
information
about Bushwhackers Honi? I saw this name listed on your email.
Carol Pastore M.A., Director
Carol,
It would be more appropriate for you to contact me OFF-L
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We have a very nice looking young gelding for sale, "Bushwhacker's Hummer,"
out of "Bushwhacker's Honi," by Quildemann. He is line driven and shows great
promise.
We have a litter of AKC Swedish Vallhund pups r
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Zoe has never tried to nip.>>> Mary
WHICH is not to say that she never will bite.. it only takes once in a
horse's lifetime to inflict extreme pain, a horse bite is serious stuff. I
can't imagine a professional farrie
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This message is from: reinbow...@vermontel.net
The Norwegian Fjord is NOT a rare breed.
(no name)
I see no reason to dispute the reference, it is what it is
regardless of our individual perception. A (unique) breed that began
with pr
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This message is from: Me Kint
... I think if would be great if NFHR could develop a
system to record ..issues that might be
genetically transferable Breeders could use this information to ...
stop using these sires/dams that produce pr
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I understand in Norway, and perhaps other countries as well, that only
Fjords
that have been evaluated and approved can be used as breeding animal.
Looking at the increasing numbers of fjords in the USA that are breeding
and
have not been ev
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Is it more common to see Cushings in fjords, and the more easy keeper
breeds?
My Amber was diagnosed last fall, she's 21yrs. of age, and her mom had
Cushings too. I have Ambers only foal, Ynde, so of course I wonder if
thats
somethi
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This message is from: "Debby"
After suspecting my Amber was cushings through the summer, especially with
this last clipping and her hair on her legs, ughresearch and having
been
through the IR with my Herbie this past year, I to
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a request for a pairs working harness on The Digest a few times. >
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Maggie McLaughlin
It has been our experience in the past that rarely do you find used
harnes
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This message is from: morrisshado...@aol.com
I have a question that maybe does not
relate, but could tie in with freckles. What about the fluffie feet?
Why do some Fjords have extreme feathering and some have hardly any?
Bonnie Morris
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This message is from: jern...@mosquitonet.com
I would imagine this prevents the mating of two Fjords with white stars
and they
probably also figured that stallions would produce more offspring than
mares.
Jean in Fairbanks,Alaska, finally
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Hello Brian~
Fjords with white stars can be and are being registered in Canada.
Where in the CFHA bylaws or constitution does it say they "disallow all
white markings in their
Registrations of pure bred stock"?
~Eunice Bosomwort
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So, we shouldn't have a standard? ...Jean
DON'T SEE how you would have gotten that out of the post.. of course we
should have a Standard, the Standard (alone) is guardian of the breed
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So I lift his foot and I find: Oh boy, a wound as big as a quarter on his
heel-bulb. > I immediately drove him to the vet who showed me that
something
very sharp had entered the collateral sulcus and came out the bulb.
So he will stay at th
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I worry about the
breeding of Fjords for sportier horses, finer bones, longer legs, skinnier
bodies. I am not a breeder, but I just love the way the "foundation" Fjord
horse looks. (Lola)
YOU AND ME both, sister ! I love to see
This message is from: "ruth bushnell"
Recently, I saw where someone boasted that Fjord type was
intensifying--which
made me very sad, because that typifies the sorry estate of homozygosity
within a pure breed. "Cooky cutter" Fjords is a genetic nightmare.
(Ruthie)
If t
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>>>This is part of the text of the Breed Standard:
"Traditionally, the most common and desirable markings found on Fjords are:
>>>7. All of the accepted Fjord horse colors and their variations must be
kept.
AVOID MARKINGS T
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This is an outstanding topic and one that I have been interested in awhile.
> Of course touchy subjects will always be kept quiet unless talked about and
> brought out in the open. No matter if you study it in a school project or
> d
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This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" >
I cannot figure out why a horse would want to go down in a shallow creek
with
rocks all over the streambed. Seems like they should know it would hurt
their
backs?
Gail
RIGHT, GA
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The second is Los Trigos Zipper, (2003, King Gjestar X Mira).>
Born in Santa Fe, this 3' 3" mare has lovely ground manners, loads, clips,
stands and has had some riding training.
Vanessa
EITHER this mare's size is a typo,
This message is from: "ruth bushnell"
a lovely 4-yr mare that is well started under saddle. Bushwhacker's Easter
Bonnet, pedigree:
http://www.nfhr.org/ponyweb/ponyweb.cgi?horse=6572&HorseName=easter%20bonnet&;
Page=1&Sort=0
we raised her from a foal and she has alwa
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I am forwarding this sales notice for another Fjord person, please reply to
them, (at the bottom)
not myself. Thanks. Ruthie, nw mt US
We are selling all of our Fjord books,tapes, stud books, Fjord Heralds, and
would like to sell them as a lo
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This message is from: "Jo Wilgus"
My Herald was abused too.
SO WAS ours.. rumpled.
Ruthie, nw mt US
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I'm sure that when this subject arose in the past it was concluded that
dapples are an inherited holdover from Arabians, the predecessor for many
horse breeds. In any case, it is an innate marker that randomly occurs and has
nothing to do
This message is from: "ruth bushnell"
I suppose many of you have already seen Shagra,
but just in case someone hasn't, you don't want
to miss this. An amazing story about the power
of love and a strong bond between horse and owner, without the aid of a
clicker
This message is from: "ruth bushnell"
people who are new to
horses. If they do not recognize the problems horses have with legs
and continue to breed horses with poor legs to other horses with poor
legs in a short time our Fjord horses will have severe leg problems.
Phi
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Im confused. Whats a " GENUINE " imported Norwegian Fjord Horse ?
So, explane please ( give clear examples so my brain thats medicated with
extra powerful cold medication ...Lisa
I really think we should lay off the subj
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Frankly, in this more global economy, I
> think it's cool that some folks are able to bring a variety of stock
> into this country.
>
> Beth
>
Sounds nicely idealistic, and I'm all for freedom of choice and brotherly
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This message is from: "Green Valley Farm"
"Stallions are symptom-free carriers of the bacterium Taylorella
equigenitalis.>
CEM is considered a foreign animal disease in the United States. It
was
first discovered in E
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