Re: This and that re: driving and training

1999-12-01 Thread GailDorine
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/30/99 11:36:01 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: the problem many people run into is that they buy a green horse and figure they will train him or have him trained. Yep, that's me and it was dumb. But do

Re: Driving Redford

1999-12-01 Thread Meredith Sessoms
as a single driving horse. 'Cause,hey, they drive don't they?...Then the trouble starts. I have never driven a horse by myself, but if seems to me that if you had an older experienced horse to hitch beside a greeny you could train both single and double driving under controlled situations

Re: Driving Redford

1999-11-30 Thread Karen McCarthy
, that if you have access to an experienced driving horse to start a greenie out with, great! A woderful part of the whole education process. But,never neglect the slow,and to some, (from the tone of your post), boring variations of groundwork. It creates a far more autonomous and confidant driving

Re: Driving Redford

1999-11-30 Thread Karen McCarthy
This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am coming into this whole driving discussion a little late, sorry! I am really glad that you were not seriously injured, Robert. I know the psychic damage is the real un-doing in this whole mess. Cynthias comments about working

Re: Driving Redford

1999-11-30 Thread William Kelley
This message is from: William Kelley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean Gayle wrote: This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] I usually chuckle when I see big adults driving those miniature carts and mini horses. But now I think that if they made miniature fjords I would start driving them

Driving

1999-11-30 Thread OLSENELAIN
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Concerning the discussion of driving and safety, I wanted to relate the experience I am having with my 7 yr. old Fjord gelding. I sent him to a good trainer about 3 months ago. He was a horse that had been ridden and did know how to longe, but had never

Re: Driving Redford

1999-11-30 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] I usually chuckle when I see big adults driving those miniature carts and mini horses. But now I think that if they made miniature fjords I would start driving them..It seems to me that if they got out of control you could just set your hands

Re: Driving Redford

1999-11-30 Thread Bushnell's
it might bear repeating for new folks. I left your message whole, it bears repeating. Ruthie Bushnell At 02:58 PM 11/30/99 -0500, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The latest scary stories about wrecks that have occurred when working with green driving horses has reaffirmed my

Re: Re[2]: Driving Redford

1999-11-30 Thread Cynthia_Madden/OAA/UNO/UNEBR
This message is from: Cynthia_Madden/OAA/UNO/[EMAIL PROTECTED] OK, I will tell the story soon, but I think Steve is being really mean, because he always tells me that when I tell people it makes me look really dumb! and here he is wanting me to tell it to the whole list. So look forward soon to

Re: Driving Redford

1999-11-30 Thread wcoli
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The latest scary stories about wrecks that have occurred when working with green driving horses has reaffirmed my belief that a green horse, even one which is never planned to be driven as part of a team, should nonetheless be initially trained

Re: Driving Redford

1999-11-30 Thread HorseLotti
on the ground; ground driving, leading, manners, grooming - just really getting to know him. Robert - what a scarry situtation! Glad you are not hurt badly and same for your Fjord. When I first got my QH I fell off, in an arena - then, a few months later it happened again - I decided I was just

Re: Re[2]: Driving Redford

1999-11-30 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ok, Cynthia, Now you gotta tell us all about the jumping cart! Jean At 11:31 AM 11/30/1999 -0600, you wrote: This message is from: Steve McIlree [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean-- Tuesday, November 30, 1999, you wrote: ...he just leaned on them and

Re[2]: Driving Redford

1999-11-30 Thread Steve McIlree
This message is from: Steve McIlree [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean-- Tuesday, November 30, 1999, you wrote: ...he just leaned on them and bolted for the gate!. Surely he'll stop for the gate!! I thought as we neared it...but no, HE JUMPED the gate! But carts don't jump!... Not necessarily true!

Clicker Training Re: driving/mistakes

1999-11-30 Thread Northhorse
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/30/99 8:19:42 Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I also just rented a tape on clicker training that I can't wait to try some things. I'm still green, but I'm not as green as I was. There is a program on today on

Re: driving/mistakes

1999-11-30 Thread GailDorine
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm afraid of driving. The BDF tape said, as I remember, that you have to ground drive for months and months and months before you actually graduate to a vehicle. But will everybody out there who has never done anything stupid please raise their hand

Driving horses

1999-11-30 Thread Mary Thurman
This message is from: Mary Thurman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, Considering the discussion of the recent driving accident experienced by a list member reminded me of something we sometimes tend to forget - especially when working with a breed of horses that is touted to be able to do it all. We

Driving Redford

1999-11-30 Thread Cynthia_Madden/OAA/UNO/UNEBR
This message is from: Cynthia_Madden/OAA/UNO/[EMAIL PROTECTED] I am sorry to hear about your incident with Redford and I am glad your physical injuries are minimal. I have been there and done that with my Morgan. I did eventually have to give up driving him. I know the incident is very serious

Re: Driving Redford

1999-11-30 Thread Ingrid Ivic
. But Martha thinks he won't be suitable for driving. We think he bolted not out of fear but because of attitude. Robert... Oh my!! What a horrible accident. I can totally understand taking things very, very slowly after something like this happening. It had to have been one of the most

driving Redford

1999-11-30 Thread Bushnell's
This message is from: Bushnell's [EMAIL PROTECTED] That sounded like a terrible experience Robert. How well we all know lessons in caution can be mighty painful. There was a John Lyons sample periodical a few months ago in which he stated that driving is more dangerous than riding; more

Re: Driving Redford

1999-11-29 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
that Fjord bee that stung some of your horses! SHE ALSO THINKS HE'S TO OLD (5YRS) TO LEARN TO DRIVE. SHE WANTS ME TO BUY AN OLDER AND VERY EXPERIENCED DRIVING HORSE TO LEARN ON . I REALLY AM STARTING TO ___UNDERSTAND NOW ABOUT THE DANGERS OF A GREEN PERSON ON A GREEN BROKE HORSE. SO

Re: Driving Redford

1999-11-29 Thread Jean Ernest
didn't get hurt and the horse didn't get permanently injured! This driving IS scarey business! Anyway, on the 4th day we drove him outside , past panicing rearing horses but big T was calm ,went up the road, across a bridge , up a hill. On the way back Martha decided to get out to lead him

Re: Driving Redford

1999-11-29 Thread GailDorine
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think sometimes our placid fjords take a while to react, and you think they're all done with something and move on and they just aren't ready to react yet. Then it comes like it would with any other horse, just delayed.

Re: Driving Redford

1999-11-29 Thread Jean Gayle
driving horse sounds best to me. Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle Barnes Noble Book Stores

Driving Redford

1999-11-29 Thread Robert Merkle
This message is from: Robert Merkle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi sheri The step from ground driving to hitching can seem like one small step for man but a giant step for horse. Several weeks ago I took that step . I was working with a trainer,watched a tape by Doris

Re: DRIVING APRONS / LAP ROBES

1999-11-23 Thread Pedfjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List ! In my experience, driving aprons should be a long enough lengh to reach well to the wearers ankles.and dark in color. I have seen both light colored ones, and ones that reached only to the persons calfs, and they didnt present

RE: Driving Apron?

1999-11-23 Thread Jeri L Rieger
This message is from: Jeri L Rieger [EMAIL PROTECTED] I will try to dig a pattern out of an ancient Driving West issue I think I still have floating around. My mom ia a dandy seamstress and shes made 3 from this pattern. Anyway, I'll start searching... Karen Karen, add me to the list

Re: Driving Apron?

1999-11-22 Thread Karen McCarthy
This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Debby Stai [EMAIL PROTECTED] Karen, can you please share this information with the rest of us? Sure, Debby. I am still scrounging, so give me a couple of days... Karen __ Get

Re: Driving Apron?

1999-11-22 Thread Debby Stai
out of an ancient Driving West issue I think I still have floating around. My mom ia a dandy seamstress and shes made 3 from this pattern. For warmth/durability/aesthetics AND tradition, I strongly urge you to use a wool fabric. The worsted wools pant weight gabardines are really neat. Take

Re: Driving Apron?

1999-11-22 Thread Karen McCarthy
This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Amy, I will try to dig a pattern out of an ancient Driving West issue I think I still have floating around. My mom ia a dandy seamstress and shes made 3 from this pattern. For warmth/durability/aesthetics AND tradition, I strongly urge

Re: Driving Apron?

1999-11-22 Thread linda hickam
This message is from: linda hickam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Amy...I was the linda who wasn't chatting...I couldn't figure it outoh welliy was fun listening'' to everybody...Linda,the computer neophite -- From: Evers [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Driving Apron

Driving Apron?

1999-11-22 Thread Evers
This message is from: Evers [EMAIL PROTECTED] Would anyone have a pattern for a driving apron that I could borrow? Or perhaps tell me where I might find one. Also, what is the prefered fabric for aprons? We had a great crowd in the fjord chat last night! Amy

Re: Driving list

1999-11-11 Thread Walter Monheim
This message is from: Walter Monheim [EMAIL PROTECTED] Debby, you mentioned a driving list? could you please give me the e-mail for that list. Thanks Sherle Debby Stai wrote: This message is from: Debby Stai [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'd love to participate in the secret santa, I'm doing

Re: Fjord driving wrecks

1999-11-03 Thread Epona1971
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/2/99 11:24:23 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hubby's saddle was loose so he got off to tighten it - as he started to get back on the QH started to turn in a circle and hubby got off balance and fell to the

Re: Husband Wife Driving Training.

1999-11-03 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] We want to buy a couple for next year's Beginner Driving Vacation. This will allow us to take a husband and wife (for instance) on the same lesson. Carol - are you sure this is a good idea? :) Are you sure you aren't subconsiously trying

Re: Fjord driving wrecks

1999-11-02 Thread Reinbowend
to hold the traces on, but not so snug that it is an effort to attach. My daughter drove her 11H Welsh pony in a CDE when she was 11 years old. Maureen van Bon, Bob's daughter rode with her as groom. They were driving a tiny pipe cart that had been purchased for $50. It had leather pieces

Re: Fjord driving wrecks

1999-11-02 Thread HorseLotti
-- teaches one to be aware all the time when dealing with horses. My husband was riding my QH - I was driving Sven. Hubby's saddle was loose so he got off to tighten it - as he started to get back on the QH started to turn in a circle and hubby got off balance and fell to the ground - QH (in typical

Fjord driving wrecks

1999-11-02 Thread Marsha Jo Hannah
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: last week during my driving lesson with Sven [...] the traces popped off both sides - and suddenly cart and horse were going every which way!! My trainer jumped off [...] I unhooked the harness so we could

Re: PHF, Driving and Camping

1999-10-30 Thread Heyvaert
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Nancy, Fun to hear your experiences in Brown County, Indiana. I was raised in northern IN, but went to Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, right next to that park. Unfortunately, with all the goings on of college, I never got to enjoy Brown County

PHF, Driving and Camping

1999-10-15 Thread Nancy Hotovy
ride. Was gorgeous out and we didn't even get lost. Brian, thanks for naming us on your list of drivers. Even though trail riding is my favorite, I can't imagine giving up driving. Was kind of like a fever - - just wanted to drive a horse in a cart - - then a team - - then a tandem

Re: Driving in the Country Parks

1999-10-15 Thread HorseLotti
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] No, no test drive - Ha!!! Just $10 and I am not sure what that is for - maybe maintance of the trail?? Riders do not have to pay a fee - just drivers. Both riders and drivers must provide proof of a certificate to drive or a car sticker to enter the

Re: Driving in the Country Parks

1999-10-15 Thread Sarah Vogeley
: Sat, Oct 16, 1999, 4:43 AM On our side of the Minneapolis metro area there are three County parks that are groomed for driving. Users have to get a special permit for driving. The park we were at today was wonderful - mowed grass paths that were nice and wide that made a big circle around

Re: driving those Fjords

1999-10-15 Thread HorseLotti
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Philis - I agree with you about the trust factor. When I first got Sven I was not sure I trusted him and he very likely felt the same about me. I spent alot of time on ground-work, grooming, leading, and just plain hanging-out with him -- by the time

Re: driving those Fjords

1999-10-14 Thread Philis Anderson
This message is from: Philis Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] I enjoyed reading Brian Jenson's post about driving his Fjords. I know I am not to a high level with my driving skills and knowledge, but I can relate to everybodys experiences and enthusiasm about this breed. I have s enjoyed

Re: Driving Tapes

1999-10-14 Thread Cheryl Beillard
This message is from: Cheryl Beillard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for that summary of what driving gives you, Brian .. I liked the image of driving as dancing .. encumbered by shafts, lines and traces I guess. Where can one get the World driving tapes you mentioned?

driving training

1999-10-14 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Regarding trainers for driving, Can anyone mention some in the Northwest? Preferably Washington? Jean Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle Barnes Noble

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! Sarah Vogeley New

Re: driving

1999-10-13 Thread Reinbowend
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ursula, Thanks so much for including me in your list. I thought your post was very informative for those not yet caught up in driving fever. I would like to add some names of excellent driving trainers and teachers in the USA. Bill Lower in Virginia

Re: driving

1999-10-13 Thread HorseLotti
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for the information on driving, Brian. I, too, have to say, if you think you might like it, try it!!! When I searched for my Fjord I really wanted one that rode and drove -- not to be -- I bought one that was just a driving Fjord. Now, looking

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. This is also an excellent

Re: driving

1999-10-11 Thread GailDorine
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is not a solicitation -- I've never even met Carol Rivoire of Beaver Damn Farm. I thought her videotape on driving was very helpful in explaining what and how. It also decided me that I didn't want to, but that's a decision I made based on having

Driving questions

1999-10-10 Thread Laurie Pittman
This message is from: Laurie Pittman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Danny, I know that there are a number of people here that can answer questions about driving for you. Another place would be the Carriage Driving List. Lots of great people there too. Here's the URL, http://www.trot-on.com/cd-l

Re: Driving

1999-10-10 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Danny and welcome to the list. I am sure someone here who knows driving will give you some pointers to help you not feel like a beginner. Of course, I think being a beginner is a good way to start anything. People who do not ask questions

Driving

1999-10-10 Thread Parrotlet1
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, Could someone please enlighten me on driving Fjords? A friend has promised me a ride on her mare - I need to sound educated! I know absolutely nothing about it. I'd also like to drive my Fjord eventually so I'd really like to know about

Re: Victoria Driving Trials and brilliant fjords

1999-09-26 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Very interesting report and especially re the bridge. I still think we do not know half about these little horses capacities. The unfriendly one begins to melt a bit when I pay more attention to him but then things happen and he does not get

Re: Victoria Driving Trials and brilliant fjords

1999-09-26 Thread Northhorse
and more riding and driving, but for the next few months, it happens in the rain. What a wonderful summer it sounds like it was! You have been busy, and it sounds like you've been using your fjords the way they are meant to be used! And I liked hearing the bragging, if you could call

Victoria Driving Trials and brilliant fjords

1999-09-26 Thread Misty Meadows B B
to write, I can be long-winded (and brag too) just this once, ok guys? Yes, the Jensen's four were absolutely brilliant at the Victoria Driving Trials!! The local TV station shows the tapes from the event at least a dozen times a year, so we are hoping that they got good footage of them

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 New Forest Farm

Jensen's driving story and John Arthur story

1999-09-23 Thread misha nogha
This message is from: misha nogha [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Ursula for sharing that story with us. Well written too. I wish I had been there watching but just reading it was tying me up in knots for you guys. Ha. Wow, what a team and what an effort to get there. You guys are simply amazing! Also

Re: driving flippers

1999-08-24 Thread Mary Thurman
horses who like to flip over in the traces! Are there any flippers in our fjord friends? What causes it and why? Jean, Probably most flippers come from breeds of horses that were not primarily developed to be driving horses. The only ones I've ever seen that I thought might flip over

Re: driving flippers

1999-08-23 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you Marsha and what you say makes good sense. My friend has miniatures and she said her stallion caught a part of his harness on the shaft? She was not strong enough to slip the harness off but finally did after a struggle but she had

Re: driving flippers

1999-08-23 Thread Marsha Jo Hannah
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was talking to a friend who drives miniature horses about getting Gunnar going at cart. She scared the beegeebies out of me talking about horses who like to flip over in the traces! Are there

driving flippers

1999-08-23 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] I was talking to a friend who drives miniature horses about getting Gunnar going at cart. She scared the beegeebies out of me talking about horses who like to flip over in the traces! Are there any flippers in our fjord friends? What

Re: Driving vacation NFHR publications

1999-08-19 Thread bcjdvm
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ursula, We would pay that amount of money for that type of information. Brian Jacobsen, DVM Norwegian Fjordhest Ranch Salisbury, North Carolina

Re: Driving vacation NFHR publications

1999-08-19 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 07:16 AM 8/18/1999 -0700, you wrote: This message is from: Ursula Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] ON ANOTHER NOTE: I am thrilled with the amount of discussion about Evaluation lately and would join in if there were about 10 more hours in each

Re: Driving vacation NFHR publications

1999-08-19 Thread Mary Thurman
. It isn't enough to just know that a certain mare/stallion has a blue medallian, a red, a yellow, etc., or that he /she received so many points in the riding or driving tests. We need to know WHY they received the score they did if we are ever going to be able to choose wisely when looking for breeding

Re: Driving vacation NFHR publications

1999-08-18 Thread Teressa Kandianis
This message is from: Teressa Kandianis [EMAIL PROTECTED] I don't plan on breeding or using evaluations but I would like to have this book anyhow. Teressa K In Ferndale with 2 fjords

Driving vacation NFHR publications

1999-08-18 Thread Ursula Jensen
This message is from: Ursula Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] As many of you know we, at Trinity Fjords have been hosting a few Fjord Folks for driving weekends here in beautiful British Columbia. This past weekend we finished this summer project with two great people from Colorado ---Beth Biemer

Re: First Time Out Driving ..

1999-07-27 Thread Cheryl Beillard
wonder, however, what would be a good regimen for getting her in shape, as I gather driving and riding require the use of different muscles sets --- and whether one has to make allowances because she is bred? On a hot day, how far can I/we go?

Re REAL MEN ! Riverbed driving, Blue Earth, Mn.

1999-06-07 Thread Pedfjords
** OMG Joel, you crack me up OK, here we go again.My hubby is a REAL MAN. ( I checked ) He is 6 ft. 5, and has Fjord Horses. ( ! ) He both rides and drives our Fjords. ( Looks better driving ) If he harnessed or saddled something ABOVE his head, it would be an elephant

Re: FJORD for sale/ Single Driving/ Chat links

1999-05-22 Thread Pedfjords
, and had mental checkout everytime Kaiser got more than 3 ft. away. I was laughing so hard that I almost fell off the carriage, and was driving her with my pinkeys, but at a over collected, huff puff IM-GONNA BLOW-UP-STATE. Geeese ! Back to single work, alone and with friends I dont know how

Re: Outdoor Driving Arena

1999-03-20 Thread Heyvaert
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Linda, It is Sat. and I haven't turned this thing on in a week I'm just now getting your messages from 3/9!! AHHH! You can imagine my messages from the Fjord list! Had a great time in Utah. The day we flew in it was raining in SLCity and snowing

Re: Outdoor Driving Arena

1999-03-16 Thread Karen McCarthy
This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] We are going to put up an outdoor arena and I would like it to accomodate driving as well as riding. If anyone has information /or experience on this subject (size, width, length, footing, etc

Outdoor Driving Arena

1999-03-09 Thread HorseLotti
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Everyone; We are going to put up an outdoor arena and I would like it to accomodate dirving as well as riding. If anyone has information /or experience on this subject (size, width, length, footing, etc.) and would like to share I sure would

Re: driving training and the running W

1999-01-19 Thread Starfire Farm, L.L.C.
, as it shows all of the steps you should take before you ever think about hitching. She also emphasizes thinking about safety, and how dangerous driving is. Driving folks are full of stories about runaways! This is not meant to be a slam against driving. It is a blast! But you must take the time

Re: driving training and the running W

1999-01-11 Thread Reena Giola
This message is from: Reena Giola [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean Ernest wrote: What it consists of is a rope running from a surcingle down to a hobble around one front foot, back to a ring at the bottom of the surcingle (bellyband) back to a hobble around the other front foot and back up to a ring on

Re: driving training and the running W

1999-01-11 Thread Jean Ernest
in my opinion. Anybody else got some thoughts on this? (should make for a heated discussion!) I think one of the best books on training the horse to drive is the one by Heike Bean and Sarah Blanchard: CARRIAGE DRIVING, A Logical Approach Through Dressage Training. Mary Twelve ponies also discusses

Fjord-success! (driving)

1998-12-18 Thread Anneli Sundkvist
This message is from: Anneli Sundkvist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi everybody! In the latest issue of RIDSPORT, the paper of the Swedish Equestrian Federation, I found an article about the European Championship in driving for cold-blooded horses, that has been held in Austria. The winner of the single

Re: Driving a pair, Driving Harness, cant wait! DRIVING CHAT LINK

1998-11-21 Thread Pedfjords
, affordable! ( yea right ) I want to remind everyone to join PAV Aussie and I for Fjord Chat at PetsandVets Sun. night 9:00 Eastern time, horse room # 1. Our topic this week is DRIVING, and if you are just thinking of hitching someday, or already drive around you're own place, or farm or logg

Re: Re: The helmet issue and driving events in Europe

1998-11-21 Thread Ernie_Botte
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ernie [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/21/98 07:19 AM Thanks Vivian for the info on Europe. We will check out the web as you suggested. And once again congrats on the fine job at Fairhill. We enjoyed the show and watching you compete. Hope to have our pictures

Re: Re: The helmet issue and driving events in Europe

1998-11-20 Thread Reinbowend
will. It is unlikely that you'll see a trend especially in Pleasure Driving towards wearing hard hats as the hat is considered an important part of the turn-out, especially for women. This to the fellow who inquired about driving events in Europe. If you go to the ADS homepage, you can find the link

Re: Driving safety, wreck's, and Half-a-Fjord's

1998-10-06 Thread Pedfjords
to do a Quick Hitch with these ever willing Fjords. It is nothing new, and I also have seen this both while driving around town and at shows. It seems like we take the ability of our horses to be a willing and easy animal to train, along with the reputation of calm, docile attitude, and strech

RE: Nebraska State Fair, Driving Humor, Evaluations

1998-09-21 Thread Frederick J. (Fred) Pack
This message is from: Frederick J. (Fred) Pack [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Martie, You wrote: As for a picture, I can send a hard copy. I do not know how to make/send a copy on my PC. I have a scanner and can make a .BMP file, but they are so large I don't know if you can mail them successfully. If

Re: Nebraska State Fair, Driving Humor, Evaluations

1998-09-17 Thread john bolinski
or driver yet to compete in anything, but my instructor thinks I should consider a couple schooling shows next year in pleasure driving. I am looking forward to trying it to see if I like it. Many years ago (more than 25?), I competed in hunter/jumper shows. I had a couple bad falls, injured my horse

Re: Nebraska State Fair, Driving Humor, Evaluations

1998-09-17 Thread john bolinski
This message is from: john bolinski [EMAIL PROTECTED] Would you be able to send us a photo of Kilar? I'm interested in knowing just what others are calling drafty, in comparison to our mares. One of ours, Viola, definately fits the discription of a draft horse temperament. I would hate to

Re: Wolf teeth/Driving tapes

1998-09-12 Thread BKFJORDS
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Barry, Please let me know if/what you hear on the Wisconsin Fjord Show!! Bernadine Karns

Wolf teeth/Driving tapes

1998-09-11 Thread barry
thing like a champ. It definitely helps with problems from the bit. For the person wanting Driving tapes, I would recommend Holding the Reins with John Parker and Paul Heiny, an informative and enjoyable basic tape, and also Lynn Palmer's Pleasure Driving which has excellent material on training. I

Driving Tapes

1998-09-09 Thread HorseLotti
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I recently purchased a wonderful Fjord gelding. As I learn to drive him I am wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a good beginning driving tape. Thanks!!! Linda Lottie - Minnesota

Re: Re: Nebraska State Fair, Driving Humor, Evaluations

1998-09-07 Thread Reinbowend
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Marti.. There is no reason you can't do CDE's with your Fjord. My Advanced pair were quite(still are) drafty. Birte was considered a draft type mare by the Europeans. When fit she weighed 1250. Stands 14.H and has short stocky legs. Marnix at 6 years is

Re: Nebraska State Fair, Driving Humor, Evaluations

1998-09-07 Thread nlllapp
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mon, 07 Sep 1998, john bolinski [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kilar is a draft horse(pony?) with the excellent disposition and willingness to do anything without much fuss that should be part of that type of horse's temperment. He is not large at

Re: Nebraska State Fair, Driving Humor, Evaluations

1998-09-07 Thread john bolinski
This message is from: john bolinski [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hear! Hear! Cynthia. Right now Marnix is my top priority in terms of performance. He is currently being ridden and driven everyday getting ready for Gladstone

Re: Nebraska State Fair, Driving Humor, Evaluations

1998-09-06 Thread Reinbowend
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hear! Hear! Cynthia. I agree 100%. Especially about performance. I spend countless hours training all our horses. All above the age of three drive and by four years they are going down the road and into the woods in company and especially alone.

Nebraska State Fair, Driving Humor, Evaluations

1998-09-06 Thread Cynthia
, but triumphant days at the Carriage Driving Show during our state fair. Tank and I got a second in pleasure driving ladies and a fourth in reinsmanship. Steve and Pferd placed first in the fault and out and second in pleasure driving men's. Steve got fourth and I got fifth in the scurry (this after he

Re: Some driving humor?

1998-09-05 Thread Alison Barr
This message is from: Alison Barr [EMAIL PROTECTED] john bolinski wrote: Thought to try to inject a little humor from a few friends who have helped me put together some of our thoughts on 'driving definitions'. Remember, we are new drivers, still in training and confused with new

Some driving humor?

1998-09-05 Thread john bolinski
This message is from: john bolinski [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thought to try to inject a little humor from a few friends who have helped me put together some of our thoughts on 'driving definitions'. Remember, we are new drivers, still in training and confused with new terminology so decided to put

Driving

1998-08-20 Thread Beck, Sharon
This message is from: Beck, Sharon [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm new to driving, how far should the shafts go, behind the shoulder, infront of the shoulder

Canadian Carriage Driving Classic

1998-07-13 Thread Lori Albrough
This message is from: Lori Albrough [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all: Just got back from the Canadian Carriage Driving Classic, where I groomed for Pat Wolfe. What a show! If you ever get a chance to attend, I highly recommend it. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous and there are so many beautiful

driving equipment, safety, and training

1998-06-01 Thread BRIAN C JACOBSEN
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (BRIAN C JACOBSEN) Thanks, Lisa, for your excellent suggestions regarding safety while driving and some things to check out before purchasing a carriage, etc. They will be very helpful to me who knows little about driving but is starting to learn. Thanks

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