Gwens new parents...

2000-08-05 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would like to extend my congratulations to Lynda Welch and Daniel Bailey of Bailey's Norwegian Fjords on their recent purchase of FC Gwendellin. Best of luck to you and your new white dun edition to the herd! I can&

White Dun Fjord mare

2000-07-19 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Please forgive me for the "senior moment"! Could the person who phoned me last night about Gwen please email me; I lost your email address. Thanks! _____ Sar

White Dun Fjord Mare for Sale

2000-07-17 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Due to upcoming changes in my equine program, I am regretfully offering FC Gwendellin for sale. I can offer her with pride and confidence to the right home that will appreciate her and continue providing her with the

Gwendellin Driving & Swiming!

2000-06-26 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If anyone would like to see photos of Gwen driving and swimming in a river, email me privately and I'll send photos via email. They were taken today, 6/25 _________ Sar

Gwendellin

2000-06-11 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I took Gwen on a ride this morning while my husband and son (on his shoulders) walked along side us. We went down to the river and introduced Gwen to the water for the first time. She was afraid, but she walked righ

Glory Bit wanted

2000-06-08 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello. I was wondering if anyone out there has a Glory Bit they aren't using? I would like to find one second hand, that is 5 1/4". Thank you, _____ Sar

Gwendellin driving

2000-06-07 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi everyone. Tonight we put Gwendellin to my Meadowbrook Cart for our first drive at home. She was just wonderful, and she looked beautiful in the huge field we were in, just before sunset. I had several spectat

FC Gwendellin

2000-06-02 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yesterday, I drove 200 miles (one way) to the trainers to drive my 3 year old white dun filly, Gwen, for the first time. I first rode her for a while, and she is coming along quite well under saddle. All the distract

My white dun, Gwendellin

2000-05-27 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Here's some chit chat for the list! My white dun mare, Gwen, is well into her harness training and she's driving a Meadowbrook Cart now. The trainer plans to put her to a Bird-In-Hand vehicle before she return

Twin Pregnancy

2000-05-17 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Since we're on the subject of twins, I thought I might add a few word on the subject... I just had my mare ultrasounded at 18 days post conception. She is in foal, and she shows no sign of faternal twins in her uteru

Finally a Pregnancy!!!!!

2000-04-24 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I hate to jinx myself but I can't help it... My Andalusian mare is PREGNANT!! After three years of trying to get a foal from one of our mares, the day has finally arrived. This was my Andalusian mares' seco

Feeding Question

2000-04-21 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all. I posted this inquiry on Betsy's Fjord Information Board, but I haven't yet received a response > I have read on several Fjord-List posts that feeding a textured feed to > Fjords is NOT recom

Responses to my response to the "gelding" thang!

2000-04-12 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Just wanted to say that I got lots of giggles and laughs over all the funny responses about the issue of "gelding vs. mare". As it was stated earlier, it's always going to be a personal preference. I p

Response to "Gelding Only Wanted-VA"

2000-04-12 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Perhaps my hesitation to put a wanted ad up on the Fjord List was for good cause after all! I would think that all the breeders and sellers out there would appreciate my announcing a potential buyer to this list! It s

Driving Fjord Gelding Wanted-VA

2000-04-10 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have hesitated to put out a "wanted ad" for a friend, but I wouldn't want her to pass up a life long friend if he's out there somewhere to be had... Brenda Saunders lives in Afton, VA and sh

Blikkenfjorden

2000-04-09 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Does anyone on the list know of the white dun stallion, Blikkenfjorden? According to the pedigree search page, he is currently owned by Steven & Wilma Spengler of Hood River, OR. I would love to see a photo of hi

More photos to share!!!

2000-04-09 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Don't mind my bragging... I just thought if anyone would care to see recent photos of FC Gwendellin, my white dun Fjord filly, I now have them to share! She has lost most of her winter coat, and she's

Fiskars Scissors

2000-03-31 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all! I just returned from Sam's Club and I purchased the Fiskars 2 piece set for $13.94. It includes the Soft-Touch scissors with another pair of small "micro-tip" scissors for precise cutting. Both hav

Trimming Manes

2000-03-29 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well I cut Gwendellins mane for the first time today. I can't say it's a perfect job, but it turned out pretty good I think! I would like to have recommendations of types of scissors that work best for this pro

Trimming Ergots

2000-03-25 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Does anyone have a safe method for trimming ergots? I don't want to take too much off, but I know they are too long on my Morgan mare. Thanks, _________ Sarah Vo

Outcrossing Fjords issue...

2000-03-22 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I personally have never seen a part bred Fjord... Though, a few years ago I was very eager to have an Andalusian, and I couldn't afford one, so the next best thing was to purchase a partbred... This can be a big

Photos of FC Gwendellin

2000-03-20 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have new photos of my filly, if anyone is interested in seeing them!!! Just email me directly, and I will reply with a photo attached. _________ Sarah Vogeley

I Got One!!!!!!!

2000-03-13 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would like to thank everyone on the list who helped me in one way or another in finding my first Fjord. We have her at our farm now; she just arrived yesterday! She is a lovely 3 year old white dun filly by Modellen, ou

GLORY BITS

2000-02-06 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I thought the list might find this clip interesting... <<>> _________ Sarah Vogeley New Forest Farm Charlottesville, VA

Re: Grey Fjords' anatomy...

2000-01-29 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> All in good fun; relax _________ Sarah Vogeley New Forest Farm Charlottesville, VA -- >From: "Knutsen Fjord Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> &

Chestnut IDs

2000-01-29 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I heard about this method before, only I can't remember where I heard about it!!! Perhaps it was in England? My brain is like swiss cheese! _________ Sarah Vo

Rare breed Exhibition-Virginia

2000-01-28 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On April 26-30, the Carriage Association of America is having a four day event in Williamsburg, VA. In addition to the CAA sponsored activities, the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy is having a rare breed exhibition.

Re: Equine ID Brands

2000-01-28 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This is the precise problem with microchips. Not all scanners read all microchips. It's a shame that a universal effort wasn't made when this technology became available. My Andalusian mare has two microchip

Rare Breed Exhibition-VA (long)

2000-01-28 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> After asking more questions, I have a listing of the breeds that the American Rare Breed of Livestock Conservancy is working to protect. The breeds below arent confirmed to be represented at this exhibition, though they a

Re: Grey Fjords

2000-01-28 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Oh! Silly me! _________ Sarah Vogeley New Forest Farm Charlottesville, VA -- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com >Subject: R

Re: Grey Fjords

2000-01-27 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You've got me really guessing on this one!Elaborate please, please, please! _________ Sarah Vogeley New Forest Farm Charlottesville, VA -- >Fro

Re: Equine ID Brands

2000-01-27 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My grey Andalusian mare has a freeze brand on her right hip, and I am hoping that it will be more aparent when she lightens, but it's doubtful!!! It's the coolest brand I've ever seen though; its a full mo

Re: meat horses

2000-01-27 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This was an interesting article indeed. I believe the one you are referring to is from the recent magazine article from, "The Horse". The article also mentioned that meat from american horses is often adverti

Re: Equine ID Brands

2000-01-27 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yes, I believe that microchipping is an excellent form of identification. The problem with it, however, is that though we would like to assume that stockyards and other types of equine sales events scan necks to

Equine ID Brands

2000-01-27 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The mention of Fjords ending up in an auction leads me to a question to Fjord owners. Are brands a common practice in this breed? Obviously, many fjords can be verbally described almost exactly the same. What measures are

Grey Fjords

2000-01-27 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It was mentioned that there are several nice grey stallions out West. Are there any here on the East Coast? Are grey colts less likely to be gelded because of their color? It seems that there are no grey geldings availab

Horses looking up...

2000-01-24 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Interesting... Our three mares have a paddock that runs about 15 feet from our house and in the mornings (when it's warmer) my husband and I often lift up our bedroom window to say good morning to them. I have watch

Re: Hansje

2000-01-16 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Perhaps the other one looked angry because she wasn't well looked after either. I wouldn't be too happy being locked in a stall for a seemingly indefinate period of time myself, so perhaps there is hope for the

Re: Tripping

2000-01-10 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Interesting! I wouldn't think of that myself! I would love to see an online photo of your driving Fjord if you have one. Thanks for sharing your experience. _______

Re: Tripping

2000-01-10 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Meredith; Yes, I would tend to agree that conformational tendancy to trip is a bad thing to breeding into any horse used for any purpose. I will pay particular attention to this when I look for my first Fjord for

Tripping

2000-01-09 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I must admit, all the talk about Fjords tripping has me worried. I once saw a Fjord on a lunge line and he must have stumbled at least once each trip around the circle! He was given plenty of space and was on level, smo

Fjord Type

2000-01-09 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks for posting the website with the photo! I believe I have seen that picture before, though I didn't know the horses name... Being a person who loves lots of equine disciplines (driving, trail riding, hillt

Wanted; Lease of driving Fjord

2000-01-08 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would like to ask the list if there might be a driving Fjord out there that is available for lease for pleasure driving? I pleasure drive in a Meadowbrook Cart on a 2.5 mile dirt/paved road 2-3 times a week and on an

Rosendalsborken

2000-01-08 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Being new to this breed and still learning what the true "type" really looks like, I would like to see the photo(s) of this Fjord as well. Please let me know if there are websites that might lead me i

New subscriber from Virginia

2000-01-04 Thread Donald &amp; Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Donald & Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello. I have been asked to introduce myself as a new list member. I live in Charlottesville, VA and I have an interest in eventually finding a pleasure driving Fjord. I am a member of the James River Driv

Re: Cantering

1999-10-19 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would like to read this article; can you tell me where I can find it? Thank you, Sarah Vogeley New Forest Farm Charlottesville, Virginia -- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject:

Re: Glory bits

1999-10-19 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jean; The Glory Butterfly us a beautiful bit! I am curious to know, is it a dressage federation approved bit? It might be just the ticket for my Morgan mare when I ride her English! Thank you for the informative segme

Re: Dressage Clinic at OHF

1999-10-16 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Where is Curt Pierce residing in Virginia? I haven't heard of him before. Sarah Vogeley New Forest Farm Charlottesville, Virginia -- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Dre

Re: Driving in the Country Parks

1999-10-15 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Wow, this sounds excellent! Do you have to do a "test drive" before receiving a permit? Sarah Vogeley New Forest Farm Charlottesville, Virginia -- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PR

Re: Hector Saddles

1999-10-15 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This is very interesting. I visited the site and it appears that the saddle maker himself has a lot of Spanish influence in his saddles. The "El Hector" model is a version of the Doma Vaquera saddle that the Spa

Driving white dun Fjord mare

1999-10-13 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I seem to have misplaced the email address for the person who sent me the excellent photo of the stunning white dun mare driving a pink marathon vehicle; could you please email me again with your address? Thanks so much

Re: driving

1999-10-13 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks for the wonderful summary of driving a Fjord. I really enjoyed it! It is my hope to have a Fjord to drive some day, and I look forward to having a Fjord to participate with our driving club in Richmond, VA.

Re: The 'kvittRe: White Fjords

1999-10-10 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mary; The cremello coat color is a result of two contributing dilute genes, therefore it cannot be further diluted. If you breed two cremellos, you have a 100% chance of producing a cremello offspring. I understand t

Re: All things beautiful

1999-10-06 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Not at all... I want a Fjord for pleasure driving for the same exact reasons you like them too; size and calm temperament. Not to mention, they are just darn gorgeous! I can't wait to be a weegie owner

Re: All things beautiful

1999-10-06 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I brought my 3.5 year old Andalusian mare to a Monty Roberts clinic in November of '98 to be used as a "subject" for his join up demonstration that evening. My mare had no training other than leading/loa

Re: White Dun Fjords

1999-10-06 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Me too! I really like the contrast of the white (wool) colored body, with the dark stripe in the mane and tail. On the other hand, i have always been attracted to a white horse in general, so I suppose I would like the

Re: White Fjords

1999-10-05 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> No one spoke badly about white dun Fjords to me. I have just posted a question to the list concerning my recent feedback that they are a "less desireable" color. Not that the persons who told me that

White Dun Fjords

1999-10-05 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thank you so much to all that sent photos of their colorful Fjords! I just love to see all the different examples of the breed! I didn't realize that the white dun gene is what produces the cremello coat color. Th

White Dun Fjords

1999-10-04 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would like to know how many people out there have white dun Fjords? I have heard that this is somewhat of an "undesireable" color and they aren't in demand as much as the more common color of brown dun

Re: Aluminum Trailers

1999-10-02 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'm starting to realize that this is the way to go, if I want to buy a new trailer... Thanks for the advice! Now I just have to find the extra money to go ALL aluminium! It'll cost me an extra $2000+

Re: Aluminium Trailers

1999-10-01 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dave; How fascinating! Could you elaborate on what "electrolysis" is, and how it will detrimentally affect the aluminium skin trailer type? Thank you, Sarah Vogeley New Forest Farm Charlottesville, Virginia

Re: Sarah Vogeley and Alum Trailers

1999-10-01 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks Josie! The one I'm looking at is aluminium skin only. I hope I don't pay ALL-aluminum prices for it though! I'm also getting tired of the rust issue. We have a '93 Kiefer (excellent traile

Aluminium Trailers

1999-09-30 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am curious to hear of any recommendations on aluminium trailers? I have a friend who just purchased a Collin-Arndt aluminium skin trailer; I've never heard of this brand before. I don't know how much better an

Members Directory

1999-09-27 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would like to know if there is a members directory for all Fjord owners in the U.S.? If so, is it obtainable by non-members? Thanks, Sarah Vogeley New Forest Farm Charlottesville, Virginia

Driving Exhibition near Richmond, VA

1999-09-23 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I heard that there might be a couple Fjords to the driving exhibition at this weekends Polo match in Oilville, VA. I am curious to know who will be taking their Fjords? I look forward to seeing you! Sarah Vogeley

Re: new shoes (Borium)

1999-09-17 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- >From: "Denise Delgado" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <<< The farrier says the borium will outlast the shoe. Does anyone have experience with borium for traction? >>> Borium is

Re: wrong list?

1999-09-09 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gerry; Please don't drop the list... Sarah --

Grey Dun Fjords

1999-09-06 Thread Sarah Vogeley
This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello. I am new to this list, and I currently don't own a Fjord. I would love to find a breeder of grey dun Fjords, as some day I would like to have one for driving. I live in Virginia, so breeders local to my sta