This message is from: Nancy Hotovy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am interested also in the history of the name Espen. We named one of our colts Espen (he's 4 now) after a downhill skier that competed in the Olympics when they were in Norway. He was also in the Opening Ceremony's during last years Olympics.
As far as geldings/mares and stubborness, I think we're back to individual horses. We have one gelding who has never made a wrong move in his life and has been used extensively from logging to exhibitions to shows to parades. He is Mr. Steady and will put up with anything. I also have another gelding (my favorite) who will test everyone who would ever touch him. He is definately not a horse for a beginner by any means, however it does not mean he is not usable. I don't think he's missed a Blue Earth show in 10 years, is in all our hitches and rides wonderful - - but he will test a new rider to see who is really smarter. That wonderful Fjord mentality! The same as any other breed, every horse is an individual. Nancy from Michigan
