This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I wanted to be sure to thank Lisa for her post on driving safety and
training.
I vividly remember her posts from several years ago, and have always
appreciated them. One thing that stuck in my mind that she did not repeat
this time is her
in the long run.
DeeAnna
http://classicbells.com
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I pried open my frozen mailbox and, WOW, there she was - Linda
Syverson-Kerr!! She's driving a lovely cutter pulled by the
beauteous Reidar...
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This message is from: Starfire Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I would like to second what Lisa has posted regarding being thorough
with your driving training. I had the privilege of working with a very
respected, true horseman, who drove drafts. He actually drove a famous 6
and 8-up hitch
This message is from: Dianne White [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I need to add my 2 cents worth here too. I started as a green driver with a
green horse. Draako was my first (well really, only Fjord) so the breed was
foreign to me. A friend suggested that I join the local driving club and learn
to drive
This message is from: jen frame [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi List,
I have been driving my new Fjord mare (got her in October) and she is
doing fabulously.
But I have the intuitive feeling that she may feel more safe withOUT
the blinkers on her driving bridle. I am wondering what you all
think.
She
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED]
In Norway they generally do NOT use blinkers driving their
Fjords! Open bridles is what I see on most every photo of Fjords
driving in Norway.
If you do go with an open bridle be sure to start without the cart,
from the beginning again
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
You should keep the blinkers on and go back to ground driving. And get
professional help. This may not be a driving horse.
My husband and I are victims of a carriage accident, with a professional
German certified driver at the reins. My
This message is from: jen frame [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hello Jean, and thank you for that info that they drive in open
bridles in Norway. That gives me some encouragement that an open
bridle may be the thing to do with Splendora. When you say start
again, do you mean start by ground driving her
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
HI Jen,
I have been on the Combined Driving List and the RED list for many years,
but have frequented neither recently. I think Karen McCarthy still reads
them from time to time.I believe I have seen vivid descriptions of the
danger
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HI, I would try going back to ground driving first. Keep the blinkers and
reward her for calming down. If you have someone to pull the cart around her or
behind her while you lead her or tie her up it will teach her to calm down
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HI, I would try going back to ground driving first. Keep the blinkers and
reward her for calming down. If you have someone to pull the cart around her
or behind her while you lead her or tie her up it will teach
This message is from: Debby Stai [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I ride my fjords, but have a small pony I drive...he actually can turn his
head around and look at me when I'm driving him, if I allow itI lunged and
lunged and ground drove this guy for so long before he ever got hooked up to
anything
their
training, which you can read in the Fall 2007 (most recent) issue of the
Herald.
Personally, I would not even entertain the idea of driving my horses
voice only anywhere around here, as our property is not as secluded as
theirs. We live in a rural setting, but it is still a sub-division
This message is from: jen frame [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I just learned about Crown Jewel from one of your posts. I went to the
website and they are doing something that fascinates me: they are
driving their Fjords bitless!
Does anybody else on this list drive bitless? If so, how is that
working out
: to harness up the ponies Joe has some fairly solid driving
experience in his past, but my one attempt to drive him previously did not
turn out too well. He became flustered and agitated and the trainer I was
working with advised me to bail out (he was driving). Della Ree has never
been
This message is from: Cherie Mascis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
for the first time ever I felt the draw of driving. I can hardly wait for
my
next lesson!
Kate
and Joe (who CAN pull, but just doesn't think he should)
and Della (who seems to do everything with good will)
Kate:
Sounds like fun! It's
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Myler makes driving bits with butterfly and elbow cheeks, probably
would make a Liverpool cheek too. I have the butterfly Myler with a
solid low port (wide) mouthpiece (MB 15) and also the elbow with the
same mouthpiece. I got the elbow
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In a message dated 11/18/2007 10:12:45 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Do any of you drive with a Kimberwicke?
Yes, I drive with Kimberwicke bits. I use the Uxeter style with low port
solid mouth (my girls do not like
This message is from: jen frame [EMAIL PROTECTED]
HI Carol, I agree that if it works well: use it! But it will cost me
$110 to buy it to find out if it works well! Basically I am wondering
if other Fjord owners ever drive in a riding bit.?
Thanks,
Jen
On 11/19/07, Carol Makosky [EMAIL
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
If you are brave, you can search google what you want, and add craigslist
as a search term. I just bought a pair of Cliff Lynch chinks from someone
in Virgina that way. There is a risk, because there is no feed back system.
I paid with paypal,
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Kimberwicks cost $110?! Is that what you are saying? Mine was $25 or $35.
just curious about that,
Melinda
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If you are brave,
This message is from: jen frame [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Melinda, I am sure that one can find Kimberwicke bits for much
less--like $35 or so. But those are made in Pakistan and some are
decent and others are awful.
The specific Kimberwicke I am refering to is a Myler bit, and Myler
bits are
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sure!
Melinda
On Nov 19, 2007 8:25 PM, jen frame [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
This message is from: jen frame [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Melinda, I am sure that one can find Kimberwicke bits for much
less--like $35 or so. But those are made
This message is from: Carol Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Do any of you drive with a
Kimberwicke?
I think my friend used one when he owned his Fjord. If it works well, then use
it, I say.
--
Built Fjord Tough
Carol M.
On Golden Pond
N. Wisconsin
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http://hest.no/blogg/?bid=12554blid=44585
~ Meredith Sessoms ~
Moulton AL USA
~ Dorina . NFR Aagot . TK Anjanette . TK Arlo . and Pepper the black one ~
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This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
And see the white marking...quite large.
Gail
http://hest.no/blogg/?bid=8236blid=45359
Subject: Interesting driving team blog!
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http://hest.no/blogg/?bid=12554blid=44585
The FjordHorse
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Hello, I have some bit questions.
Can you give me some suggestions about where to get bits larger than 5?
They just aren't available at stores around here. I will have to order them.
I wish I could see them in person before buying.
What size bit
This message is from: Carol Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I use a 5 -1/2 inch size bit and I like what Iowa Valley Carriage has to
offer at reasonable prices. iowavalleycarriage.com Get back to me if
you cannot access the catalog from this site.
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Sent: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 11:25 am
Subject: Re: bits for riding and driving Fjords
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Hello, I have some bit questions.
Can you give me some suggestions about where to get bits larger than 5?
They just aren't available at stores around here. I
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Thank you Carol and Susan. I'm beginning to realize that it might be easier
to find an English bit than Western. I like the idea of the eggbutt french
link snaffle. I'll check out the web sites also.
Linda
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wondering if it is OK to ride and drive in a Glory
driving bit. And by ok I don't mean OK by show rules, I mean OK for
the horse to use a driving bit for riding. I know this is a very basic
and naiive question, but perhaps the different angle of the reins when
riding versus driving dictates the use
have seen many bits with a
mullen mouthpiece, but have never seen a Glory mouthpiece on a riding
bit, so I am wondering if it is OK to ride and drive in a Glory
driving bit. And by ok I don't mean OK by show rules, I mean OK for
the horse to use a driving bit for riding. I know this is a very basic
This message is from: donna mcgeein [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Please give the referral for the driving trainer in So Oregon again. Was it
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Donna
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Donna -
AMY EVERS at [EMAIL PROTECTED] :-)
Or call her at 541-825-3303.
Catherine Lassesen
Hestehaven - The Horse Garden
Hundehaven - The Dog Heaven
www.hestehaven.com / [EMAIL PROTECTED]
1-541-825-3027
Southern Oregon
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to find a new home for my driving fjord. Tyra I has been listed on
Dreamhorse.com but I think the horse market is a bit depressed now and I
haven't had
much response. We are planning on moving to Portland, Ore., once we finally
sell but in the meantime, I am just overwhelmed with ranch work
This message is from: safreivald [EMAIL PROTECTED]
When I bought my Fjord gelding from Julie Will she recommended the Glory
butterfly bit (mullen) for him. I took her advice and ordered one--he was
very comfortable and responsive in it, so I got another one for my riding
bridle--if it works, my
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Catherine,
Thanks so much for the info to contact Amy. I'll call and write her ASAP,
Donna
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Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Café. Stop by
today.
a butterfly Glory so her tongue has lots of room.
Any thoughts on driving bits for Fjords?
Also, can I ride her in the same bit I drive her in?
Currently she is ridden in the bit that came with her. It is like a
Tom Thumb but has slightly longer shanks and an extra joint in the
mouthpiece that has
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I love the Rural Heritage site, and their magazine, and recommend it to
everyone with horses at home! I don't have a big interest in driving a cart,
but
want to be able to ground drive and use mine on my eventual mini-farm for
some light farm work
This message is from: donna mcgeein [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hello, I have an 11 yr old gelding that has been hooked to a cart a few times.
I am in a situation now where I have ground to drive him on so I am seeking a
farm wagon and a collar harness. I live in Corvallis , Oregon. My horse is
Bro. I had
This message is from: Eric Kozowski [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Follow the link to read about my first time driving our Fjord:
http://kozowski.com/FjordHorse/YaBB.pl?num=1193795864/0
--
Eric Kozowski
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This message is from: Carriage Barn / Ann Miles [EMAIL PROTECTED]
A special Saturday program has been set up for Mini owners who are currently
driving or would like to learn about Pleasure and Combined driving for
Miniature horses. The program is offered Saturdays in October from 2 to 3pm
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Hello,
I am working with the Southwest Wisconsin Cornish Society to organize a
Sporting Day of Traditional Driving in conjunction with the 15th Annual
Cornish Festival at Mineral Point, Wisconsin, on September 28-30th. The
driving event will take place
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I have the traditional orange triangle that goes from vehicle to vehicle for
road driving and a pair of really cool flashing red tail-lights that I bought
for $10 each at a bicycle store. I added some electrician's tape along the
outside to insure
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I was wondering what other folks due for safety while driving down a
paved road. We only want to drive a very short distance to access dirt
drives, but want to be safe and keep the drivers alert and behaved.
Ellen
The FjordHorse List
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Ellen,
I do a lot of driving on paved roads with traffic. It's always quite an
experience, especially here in southern CA. I would suggest you buy the caution
sign that attaches to your carriage. I think this is a requirement on roads
with cars
are wonderful, and either stop to take pictures, point it out to
the kids, or just stop to have a conversation.
k.
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Subject: driving on a road
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Subject: driving on a road
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I was wondering what other folks due for safety while driving down
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Congratulations, Susan!
Peg Knutsen
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From: Susan Cargill [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 5:51 PM
Subject: Walnut Hill Driving Competition
This message
This message is from: Susan Cargill [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Felix has found his niche in the driving world. He is definitely a pleasure
driving horse. Vivian Creigh
and Felix, against very stiff competition, did
very well at Walnut Hill Driving Competition in Pittsford,
NY this past
weekend. Classes
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Hi Janet:
Regarding Performance Driving: The one I competed in was put on by a driving
club out of Klamath Falls, OR, and was actually held at Chiloquin, OR. I am
not sure if they are putting it on any more... They had the common problem of
lack
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Hi Amy,
can you tell us more about what performance driving is? where are
competitions held?
thanks
Janet
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else. Harness and vehicle need to be
inspected to be absolutely sure. Follow all ADS and FEI Driving Rules.
2-Do not be visiting or talking to people while harnessing or putting to.
3-Give your self ample lead time before the class to warm up your horse
and make adjustments if necessary.
4
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In a message dated 8/8/2007 10:50:43 AM Mountain Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Is anyone aware of any boarding/training facilities around Santa Monica,
CA,
that offer driving lessons and a safe place to drive?
Lisa Lucidi
Lucidi Farms
This message is from: Teressa [EMAIL PROTECTED]
My little 3 yo mare, Zoobie, has been up at the Jensens in Lumby BC for two
months for her start up driving training accompanied by some light work
under saddle from Jensen's riding coach, Julie Pilon. She is very forward
as one would expect from
This message is from: Teressa [EMAIL PROTECTED]
My first driving competition and first time driving my mare with other rigs
in an arena was last year at Libby. The class was huge and all the issues
mentioned in these postings were whirling through my head. Fortunately,
Nina was a trooper
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On the whole, I am really thrilled with the knowledge and behavior of most
drivers I meet in the ring these days. People are really doing their homework
these days. This was not the case when I first started showing my Fjords in
driving classes 8 or 9
personally talk about it with people here for our
driving weekend. Traffic strategies with the driven horse(s) can either
help a
large class get around safely or cause pileups and even wrecks.
First of all the rail should not be crowded if the exhibitors know how to
use space properly
This message is from: Debby Stai [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I remember my daughters first show, hunter/jumper, she was 9yrs. old...was a
schooling show...The equitation class for her age group and ponies was
HUGEit got crowded in some areas on the rail...horses on each others
butts, course at that age
This message is from: Eike Schoen-Petersen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
As (German) Fjord enthusiasts we are very proud of our member Thomas Koeppen
whom we congratulate for taking 6th place in dressage with his four-in-hand
team at the Pony World Championships in Denmark. His Fjords are home grown
and
This message is from: Eike Schoen-Petersen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
For those of you interested in the outcome of the World Pony Driving
Championships: The team competition was won by the German team including
Thomas Koppen and his Fjord-Four-in-Hand! In the individual ranking Thomas
placed 3rd
This message is from: Birgit [EMAIL PROTECTED]
There was a Danish winner in dressage for single ponies, but it was not a
Fjordhorse. Rochelle Temple from USA placed second with her morgan gelding.
If you want to see all the results from day one, you can find them here.
This message is from: Scott Corinne Logan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Here we are Saturday night again. Last Saturday night, we were
watching the stars - tons of them - from Brian Ursula Jensen's cabin
window. We went to participate in their driving weekend, but ended up with
so much more
This message is from: Debby Stai [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I have a butterfly driving bit, YIKES, can't recall the brand...its the mullen
mouthpiece, with leather curb strapsize 4 1/2. I also have a pony 3pc.
snaffle, loose ring...I started my pony in this when I lunged and ground drove
him...its
it.
I HATE to sell her but it seems silly to have her retired when some one
could be enjoying her so much right now.
PERFECT for renewing your confidence riding and driving.
email me if you are interested. I am asking $2500. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Misha from Shota Fjords
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QH. My friend had such a good time and felt relaxed and trusted
the mare. My purchase was a good one:)
LJBL in WI
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Subject: Re: Getting over Riding/Driving fear! Try my
This message is from: oe Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Wea returned yesterday for the Pederson's driving weekend. What a great
experience. They have the best facilities for this kind of activity. We
drove singles, pairs and a four up. Even had time to saddle up the Fjords and
ride away
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Driving Clinic With Robin Groves
August 4 and 5
Get Away Weekend At Penfrydd Horse Farm in beautiful Colrain. Ma. A Gorgeous
setting, 20 minutes from major highway.
Two days of driving instruction including Dressage, Cones, and Hazards with
Advanced
and tattooed so there'd be no trouble identifying HIM, but ME...?
Anyhow, I feel a lot better knowing that there are lots of us who don't
wait for the planets to be in perfect alignment to go driving. I like to take
people along when I go out but the kind of driving in the plan for the next
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Oh, Kay, what about a little tattoo on your, um, well, uh, wherever?!?
:-)
DeeAnna
...If anything ever happened, Braveheart (the wonder pony) is DNA-ed,
microchipped and tattooed so there'd be no trouble identifying HIM, but ME...?
The FjordHorse
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Hi Kaye,
Kirby and I go out driving alone all the time. I take my cell phone and let my
husband know the route and how long it should take. But, like you, if I waited
for someone to go with I'd never get to drive.
Nancy Hotovy did a great job teaching
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Hi All,
I was just wondering about what everybody does in regard to some advice I
was recently given. I was told that I should never go driving without
someone else on the carriage with me. While I know that this would be ideal,
it
would really
and it didn't really seem to help.)
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Hi All,
I was just wondering about what everybody does in regard to some advice I
was recently given. I was told that I should never go driving without
someone else on the carriage with me
at once!) around the arena at a walk and
trot for their first introduction to driving. Extra reins attached to the
saddle turrets helped them get the feel of things. Venn was an awesome
representative of the breed, even bringing in a mom who was scared of horses
into his orbit. Can't resist those
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A cell phone attached to the human's body is a great idea. I would also
recommend wearing in a comfortable sheath a sharp folding knife or a
Leatherman type of multi-tool that has a sharp blade.
DeeAnna
...Have my cell phone on my person.
Have good
This message is from: Ardeth Obenauf [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I drive by myself a lot. I can't always get someone to go and sometimes
it's just nice to have it just be me and the pony. I have no traffic where
I drive as I can stay on my own farm, but there are all kinds of critters
that could jump out
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
If it is cool enough, put on an eventing vest along with the helmet. Just
one more piece of insurance. (Even if someone is with you, this would be
worth doing.)
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. The
terms very strong and power walk tell me that he missed some
information needed for cooperative ground driving. My advice would be to take
him back
to round pen work. Ask him for forward motion then work on the WHOA request.
Than a STAND.all off-line till he gets both of those down
comes up lame in the right hind when
ridden. We've had her vetted up the ying yang and we can't figure out what's
wrong. My trainer feels that she might be able to do some driving, and that
might even help her loosen up a bit. She's on the pushy side so she's not
for a beginner. I absolutely don't
trainer feels that she might be able to do some driving, and that
might even help her loosen up a bit. She's on the pushy side so she's not
for a beginner. I absolutely don't want her bred in case whatever is wrong
is genetic and also because the weight of a foal might injure her further.
If anyone
with some other carriage
whips, they as well have heard it. I wear maroon socks in driving classes.
On another note, as a Driving Judge one gets to see some most
interesting attire, or lack there of under the driving apron. I have noticed
jeans, shorts, and can I say leather boots
and Driving aprons
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Dear List from Brian Jensen;
Some years ago a very traditionalist English carriage whip told us
that men's socks have to be maroon in color. I have never seen this
anywhere
in writing or published, although
resulted in a
childs death. * This next, copied with permission from a Pony List,is another
sad
but timely reminder of what can and will go wrong in the dangerous sport of
carriage driving.
*
*
We have a Shetland pony I have
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Sprenger HO Swivel 3-Slot Liverpool
Stainless Steel Cheek, Aurigan Mouth â from Germany
Out standing Quality bit... 6 mouth and perfect for that driving Fjord.
Cost me $235.00 new... barely used...will sell for $200.00 and will pay for
shipping
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This message is in response to Kate from Phillip Odden currently enjoying
winter weather in Northwestern Wisconsin.
I like driving fjords hitched single and in pairs as well. There are things
about driving singles that are fun. First you
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Build confidence. Prepare and practice for the 2007 show season. Have
an enjoyable 5 days playing with horses in good company. Join my
Hands-On Driving and Draft Workshop June 25, 2007. Check details at
www.patwolfefjords.com under Workshop
This message is from: Ursula Brian Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I got a little chuckle from Lisa's post. Lisa, tell the seamstress that the
robe she made you is gorgeous, truly, it is, but yes, it was too short.
According to regulation, it should be worn over the jacket and when sitting
on the box,
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ANNOUNCEMENT !!!
Teddy Bear Fjords Presents,
HANDS ON
COMBINED DRIVING CLINIC
Saturday and Sunday
October 14 15 2006
Join the fun with Clinicians
China Larabe and Donna Burgess
Includes dressage, cones, cross-country paths,
obstacles, instruction
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I wanted to write about my lovely time at Acadia National Park, driving with
my friend and her 8 yr old fjord Ekko, out of my Stallion Drafn [Sanjar X
Jomfrurosa] and my Mare, Malene Stanstorp [Caesar Halsnaes X Muddi Stanstorp]
We went with a group
This message is from: CHERYL GARNICA [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Thanks to all who put in their 2 cents on the driving issues. I don't know if
I ever will drive, but appreciate the input. When I am up on my hilly property
hand carrying dead branches and rocks...I think of how handy the fjord would
gaited the horse, the
better it is.
If you can give me any help, I would appreciate it. Thanks, Karin
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Thanks to all who put in their 2 cents on the driving issues. I don't know if I
ever will drive
. It
is nice to have a really steady horse, tho, that you can attach a young one to
so they get the aha moment faster. We had a nice mare (13h2) that was
ground driving fine, but when hitched single was very diffident, just not sure.
We put her with her sister (14h3) two times around the farm
This message is from: lhcarriage [EMAIL PROTECTED]
As many know I have been driving for a long time and I agree with Lisa that
a horse ( pony ) needs to learn how to drive single first. I have had a few
horses that I have bought that have only been driven in a pair or more. I
find with all those
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Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 1:10 pm
Subject: Driving
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As many know I have been driving for a long time and I agree with
Lisa
with experienced partner? Or can they be hooked
up single from the start? (after training)
Hi Cheryl !
There are no silly questions. There are silly people who do not ask
questions and mess themselves up big time by guessing.
We often pair a newby driving horse
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In a message dated 7/22/2006 10:26:30 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
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Lisa Wiley: this may sound like a stupid question, but is it safer and
easier to drive with the minis? I would think so. Used to see a lady
driving
them
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many thanks to all of you who provided me with so much information about it.
makes me realize even more what a great extended family the fjord people are.
phil, i totally agree with not combining a green drive/green horse. i have
been told that oz is
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I just returned from an absolutely fabulous driving weekend with Ursula and
Brian Jensen. I was the only student and my days were filled with driving a
number of their lovely Fjords. I learned SO much. Just having a lesson a
week as I have
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Steve is wanting to learn to drive now! The idea of driving downright scares
me, all those straps that all have to be just right, and a cart that the horse
could decide was going to eat them at the most unexpected moments ...
Question
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These look like fun. (Found the link on another discussion group.) Only
problem is, I don't think they make them wide enough for my tubby Fjord.
http://saddlechariot.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/index.html
Wendee
Wendee:
The saddle
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