Show Horse vs. Farm Horse

2004-05-26 Thread Arthur Rivoire
other people. -- And one more thing . . . Churchill said . . . "The outside of a horse is good for the inside of man" -- We're not simply breeding horses to sell. We're breeding horses that please us - Beautiful horses to look at, and strong, athletic horses to use! Once in

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2004-05-25 Thread FjordAmy
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 5/24/2004 8:39:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know Harrison is invaluable to our family and the show route is just not for me. Absolutely!! The whole point here is to do what is FUN and comfortable for you - a

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2004-05-25 Thread Reena Giola
This message is from: "Reena Giola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jann Very well put!!! I started into horses late in life and was 'pushed' into showing cause that was the 'thing' to do. Personally, I don't like to show it is way to stressful to me. But if I ever feel the need to do it again, by all m

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2004-05-25 Thread Janne
This message is from: "Janne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ditto, Ruth. I believe it was John Lyons who once said something like this: Whatever level you take or don't take your horse to, it is the pleassure of horsemanship on ANY level that is important. Whether you enjoy listening to them chewing hay,

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2004-05-24 Thread Tamara Rousso
es. I really didn't meant to start a debate. I just wanted to express how pleased I am with our non-show horse. But I think that Ruthie is onto a good point here because some of the recent posts have made the point that an average horse like Harrison can be shown and then he will be a

Re: Show Horse/ Cynthia

2004-05-24 Thread Ruth Bushnell
rable value and desireable status. (in the opinion of show buffs). Maybe I am mistaken! ...and nobody believes that a show horse is superior to a plough horse? or nobody sees "just" a farm horse as a project? or nobody regards a FJ nonparticipating owner as a loser? That would be good

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2004-05-24 Thread Epona1971
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 5/24/2004 11:35:37 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: and I too loved the detailed accounts of the girls in OR. (thanks Brigid) ** You're welcome! I love to write, especially about my adventures! What I was trying to d

Re: Show Horse/ Cynthia

2004-05-24 Thread Ruth Bushnell
This message is from: "Ruth Bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Ruthie, the comment "yeah but with a fjord you don't have to choose" to me > meant that the fjord is so versatile you can do all the different styles of > showing, trail etc. Jean G.

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2004-05-24 Thread jgayle
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ruthie, the comment "yeah but with a fjord you don't have to choose" to me meant that the fjord is so versatile you can do all the different styles of showing, trail etc. Jean G. Author "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 46-49 Send $2

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2004-05-24 Thread Ruth Bushnell
This message is from: "Ruth Bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ...I just want to have fun with my horses. I'll take him anywhere and I'm not ashamed if we don't win. The comments of people who come up to visit us and stroke Tank are more than enough reward. I've always thought of Tank as an outstan