Alltech ad!

This message is from: kbatche...@aol.com So I was watching the WEG this afternoon, and when a commercial for Alltech came on, I thought that I was imagining a Fjord because, well...I see Fjords everywhere. But it was!! A beautiful (fit) Fjord who even popped over a little jump...anyone k

New farm website

This message is from: kbatche...@aol.com Hi, all-- Just wanted to share our newly launched farm website. Although we are not breeders, the Fjords figure prominently in everything that we offer here and hopefully my love for this amazing breed is written all over the site. I'd love to have you

Ginny Wegner's Centurion Ride

This message is from: kbatche...@aol.com Take a look at this truly amazing link! I should be so lucky to still be riding at 87 and of course, it is a beautiful Fjord that is taking care of this inspiring rider...anyone know her or the horse personally? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTfDN-MrOT

Re: Go Maggie Sullivan (Don't forget Ardeth!)

This message is from: kbatche...@aol.com If I'm not mistaken, isn't fourth place Ardeth Obenauf also a Fjord owner/driver...? I'd call that a near sweep for the mohawked ponies! Awesome... Kris Batchelor Triple Play Fjords Davidson, NC with Monark, Kasper and Clyde Important FjordHorse L

Another Craigslist Fjord

This message is from: kbatche...@aol.com Hi, all-- There is also a Fjord gelding named Snickers who is on the Charlotte, NC Craigslist for $1650.00. I spoke to the seller and distributed the information to local Fjord owners and therapeutic riding centers. No obvious red flags with thi

Pony Club meets the Fjords

This message is from: kbatche...@aol.com This past Sunday, our small Fjord farm hosted a Pony Club group of about ten girls who had never seen a Fjord before. The girls were so enthusiastic and appreciative and the ponies behaved wonderfully. At one point, as one of the girls came trotting

Re:Wagon/lorry decal

This message is from: kbatche...@aol.com Hey- Try nickerstickers.com. They have an adorable Fjord image and can customize size/color, etc. Very helpful and willing to help! Kris in NC **The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com

More Fjords in the news (East coast this time!)

This message is from: kbatche...@aol.com I hesitate to post this because my ponies have gotten so fat on spring grass, and these pictures made me run for the grazing muzzles (does the camera add 10 pounds or 100?!), but this was a nice local plug for a benefit event that we are participating

Re: Introduction

This message is from: kbatche...@aol.com Hey, Kelly-- Welcome to the List! Beware of Kate Seidel, she gave me my first hit off the Fjord crack pipe a few years ago. Sure, she said, "Just try it this one time..." and now I need rehab with a 14 acre farm and three Fjord geldings. Serious

Re: Old horses

This message is from: kbatche...@aol.com I suspect that I am one of the people that Kate is talking about who bought an older horse. It has been almost two years since I asked the List for advice about my new gelding, Monark, who I feared was too aloof to ever bond adequately. Everyone urg

NARHA Strides

This message is from: kbatche...@aol.com So, this morning I head out for my usual shift at the therapeutic riding program. They are always giving me a hard time about my admitted bias for Fjords. Well, here comes the Executive Director with a sheepish look on his face and says, "I don't k

Re: Horse feeds

This message is from: kbatche...@aol.com Hi-- In the last thirty days, I have switched my nineteen year old gelding, Monark, to Triple Crown Lite and have been very happy with the results. It is palatable and does not require much volume to achieve vitamin/mineral substance. In spite of

Eskimo Fjord

This message is from: kbatche...@aol.com Okay, I always suspected that Monark was eligible for Mensa, but today it was confirmed. I was bringing the last of my three geldings in from the pasture and heard something loud coming from the vicinity of the water tank. As I approached, I saw th

Re: Things to do when you can't ride

This message is from: kbatche...@aol.com Robin-- You can definitely use clicker training with Fjords, but as with everything, you have to be thoughtful about what you teach because mine will drive it into the ground to activate the human treat dispenser. We taught our coming four year old

Re: Extreme Fjord

This message is from: kbatche...@aol.com Hooray, Linda! Remember your amazing video and am so glad they loved it too! Knock 'em dead...I have a feeling there will be some new Fjord converts at that event...have someone tape it if you can. Best of luck, Kris in NC with Monark, Clyde an

Re: Things to do when you can't ride

This message is from: kbatche...@aol.com Karen, LOVE what you are doing with Bo. Thanks so much for sharing. To all the folks who think that minis have no purpose, take that! Now if I could just convince my husband to add one to the Fjord herd... Kris in NC with Monark, Clyde and Kasper

Looking for dressage saddle

This message is from: kbatche...@aol.com Happy holidays everyone! Beautiful day in NC, so was lucky enough to fit in a ride on Monark and a drive with Clyde. Both allowed me to keep my sanity long enough to deal with out of town guests. :) At the behest of a more experienced riding friend

Re: Gunnar's belly

This message is from: kbatche...@aol.com Jean, Thanks for letting us know. After reading your accounts of him for the last couple of years, I feel like I know him and am so glad that he is okay. As a fellow owner of a grumpy gelding, I know that sometimes those old guys have a weird hold

Happy as a Fjord in mud

This message is from: kbatche...@aol.com We are having very strange weather here in NC...today is supposed to be in the 60s and more precip. Just posted this video of our three geldings playing first thing this morning. The larger brown dun is my eighteen year old, Monark. It is rare for

Re: Fjord extreme cowboy race video

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Linda-- Okay, that is my new favorite video and is immediately being sent to all my friends who don't understand the appeal of the Fjord. Are you kidding me?! I love to see the Fjords perform western and you blew my mind, especially when you did th

Off road with the Fjords

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, all-- Yesterday was so beautiful here in North Carolina so we had two guests to the farm. Ever since we bought a farm and brought the Fjords home in July, it has been so much fun to share them with other people, especially those who have never s

Re: NC NARHA centers would love to find a therapeutic Fjord

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have recently been contacted by two local (Charlotte, NC) NARHA accredited Therapeutic riding centers who are searching for a Fjord to add to their programs. One currently has a wonderful Fjord cross that they currently use and the other has simply

Re: Mystery/tragedy

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just want to add our good thoughts for a smooth recovery for sweet Galianna and her pasture mate. I hate to think of anyone taking advantage of their trusting nature, but with your constant care, Paula, I am sure that she will retain her loving person

Re: Oz as a lesson horse

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kay-- That's just great...now there are a million little first graders also clamoring for Bogie's affections right along with me. He is really going to leave a trail of disappointment when he relocates to North Carolina. How long do I have to ride

Re: Anniken

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Sue, Glad to hear that you are opening your heart to another Fjord and having such a great time. Good for you. Kris in NC **Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest

Thank you

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you so much to everyone on the list who helped me brainstorm about farm names. They are all in the hopper and hopefully we will decide on something soon! Enjoy your Fjords, Kris **It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Fin

Calling all creative types--Need help with farm name

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, all-- My husband Tom and I have spent the last month moving across town and finally bringing our three Fjord geldings home! It has been an amazing, exhausting and humbling experience. Now that the dust is starting to settle, I would love to co

Re: Looking for source

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Gail-- I got a great horse ball from sporttogo.com...it is an animal training ball that is also used for zoo and circus animals and is pretty indestructible. You can get them with a variety of really cute washable covers, and I think that I paid

Re: To shoe or not to shoe

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi-- I am a firm believer in barefoot if possible, but use a "traditional" farrier and have had great luck with the Fjords' feet. We just received our Renegade boots on Sunday in preparation for a road trip that will involve some graveled trails (

Re: The NEW Nfhr.com

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To all involved with the creation of the improved website: BRAVO!! Love the colors, layout and flow...I will be proud to direct friends, family and curious visitors to the barn to this really comprehensive website. Especially like the survey and deta

Transport needed FL to NC

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, all-- I am looking for transport for our NEW grey gelding, COF Ivar, aka Kasper, from the Tampa, Florida area to the Charlotte, North Carolina area sometime in the next sixty days. If there are any snowbirds heading north who would be willing to

Re: News article

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yet another testament to the versatility of our beloved Fjords! That settles it...I am training my pug to ride on Clyde's back. Kris in NC **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com

Saddles for sale

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, all-- I just listed two saddles on Tacktrader.com: _TackTrader Item ID: 214764 - TackTrader.com_ (http://tacktrader.com/show_item.php?tack_id=214764) _TackTrader Item ID: 214766 - TackTrader.com_ (http://tacktrader.com/show_item.php?tack_id=2

Re: Saddles

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi-- After much searching and looking at Aussie, endurance, dressage, and western saddles, I ended up buying a Big Horn Trail Lite saddle that I love. I really wanted something that was secure with a balanced seat that was not too difficult to heave

Re: Question not related to horse

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Try showthrow.com. Cool site with plenty of information! Kris with Monark and Clyde in NC **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) The FjordHorse List a

Re: Kez

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am so sorry for your loss. I too remember him from Patti Jo's website and remember being struck by his sweet expression and description. Wishing you peace, Kris in NC **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Financ

The Unflappable Fjord: Exhibit A

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] So, at the urging (read: dare) of my fellow Fjord owner and trail riding buddy, Kat, I present Exhibit A. The weather finally crept over 30 degrees today (my apologies to those of you in the tundra regions), so we happily ran for our saddles for a de

Re: Obelisk

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] See Kate, you always go for the obvious picks. Who wouldn't fall prey to that gamely stallion prancing across his CO pasture while the mares swoon from the far side of the fence? I stay loyal to my favorite stalking victim in the west, Bogie the Love

Fjords on parade

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I had to write and tell you all about the amazing day that my friend Kat and I had on our wonderful geldings, Monark and Vral. It was the annual holiday parade here in Davidson, North Carolina, a little town just north of Charlotte. The weather was b

Re: Kentucky Horse Park (long)

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Let me be the first to report on the wonderful weekend at the Kentucky Horse Park. The weather and scenery were amazing and honestly, I have never been so proud to be a Fjord owner...I kept wanting to stand up and shout during the demos, "Aren't they

Skovy

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Kelly, Thanks for the link. My favorite is the video of you free lunging Skovy...I can definitely tell by the way that you speak to him exactly how you feel about him. He is beautiful. Take care, Kris in NC *

Re: top priority in placing "Eagle"

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Debby, In your discussion of Eagle, I can hear your attachment to him. It sounds like he has a good heart, but needs just the right person. I also have a cribbing Fjord--it is fairly mild on complete turnout on large acreage and generally a v

KY Horse park

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] We are going to try to get in a couple of hours on Sunday, but will have to start back by early afternoon to relieve my in-laws before they lose their minds with our three little boys, who are 4, 7 and 10. Cherie, I am hoping to get there in about 5-6

KY horse park

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Debbie, My husband Tom and I are making the trip from North Carolina to Lexington next month and CAN'T wait. We are going with some fellow boarders who are ecstatic to have just purchased two Fjord geldings of their own. She asked me this week

Norway trip

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear list, My parents are heading to Scandinavia next month and of course, I have told them to keep their eyes peeled for all four legged Fjords and to take an empty suitcase to load up with any and all souvenirs. I know that they will spend time in

Re: equine insurance

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To heck with the dry discussion on insurance, let's hear the happy, juicy details on your new, long awaited Fjord! :) Kris in NC (with Clyde & Monark, affectionately referred to by fellow boarders as Eeney and Meeney) ***

New Youtube video

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Today I uploaded another video of my two year old Clyde in his usual pasture mode where we board. It is a beautiful setting where the horses roam over 150 acres in a large, natural herd with a fresh stream and plenty of trails. Fjord owners will appr

Re: Wanted Fjord in NC area

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Claudia, There is a nice looking driving mare named "Stoney" in Florida listed on Horsetopia.com: _Norwegian Fjord Horse For Sale, Florida, Bradenton_ (http://horsetopia.horse-for-sale.org/classifieds/ad199804) I don't know anything about th

Reserved Fjord, part 2--announcing Monark!

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear List, Thank you so much to everyone who shared their experiences with me on the list and privately. I am so grateful for your input and support. After much (!) navel gazing and a long pasture session tonight, I have decided to keep Monark.

Reserved fjord personality--need advice

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I currently have a very talented seventeen year old gelding who is a Gjest son on a thirty day trial. The seller has been generous enough to allow me to try the horse to ensure a good match. On the plus side, he is a very tall, longbacked Fjord, among

Growing forelock

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, all-- I love when Fjords have a beautiful long forelock that falls over their beautiful eyes. Has anyone had any luck using a formula like M-T-G to encourage growth or is it simply a genetic blessing? And, no, Kate, I am not trying to grow Clyd

Re: Clyde sleeping video

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Okay, Kate, I didn't want to have to bring this up in a public forum, but I am forced to point out that your beloved and admittedly beautiful grey gelding Joe shares a significant bough on the family tree with my darling bucket head. Don't deny it--he

Sleeping Fjord video

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, all-- I have finally uploaded the Youtube video of a recent morning at the barn when Clyde fell asleep in my lap. Unfortunately, after much searching, I was not able to figure out how to rotate it, but you get the idea. There are a few napjerks

Looking for an Australian saddle

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, list-- Does anyone have an Australian saddle with a size 18 seat that they are interested in selling? Thanks, Kris in NC ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:

re: older fjords

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes, Gina, go look at him! "What harm is there in looking?" said all of your fellow addicts... :) ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw

THIS is why I own a Fjord (and want another)

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Only fellow Fjord owners will appreciate this story: Yesterday, I was at the barn feeding as usual and after the dust had settled and the sharks stopped circling, of course, Clyde was the only horse still hanging around for a little human company. My

Seeking gelding in NC

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, all-- I feel like I already know many of you just from lurking on the list, but have never introduced myself. I live in Davidson, North Carolina and own a coming two year old out of Grabb lines who I adore. Working with Clyde on the ground h

Fjords on Disney!

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Has anyone seen the wonderful spot that is running on the Disney Channel between programs about therapeutic riding?! The kids had left the television on this afternoon and I was half listening and pretending to do dishes. The spot was about kids mak