This message is from: "Betsy Bauer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hello Fjord Enthusiasts,
As a newbie to the list my name is Betsy Bauer. I want to thank you all
(Cynthia and Steve) for such a great idea forming this news group, and to
all of you for keeping the content rich.
Some of you probably knew my dad, Gene Bauer. Since he passed away, I
realized that I could help people find Fjords in their area via the
Internet. Also, to help those with one Fjord find buyers, and keep the
value of the breed strong. I also am developing Fjord products and would
love for you all to visit: www.thesocket.com/~betsyb. I started with a
Fjord calendar, Fjord Xing signs and next it will be stationery which many
have said they look for.
I have two fjords, in California (Fresno), from my dad's herd - Hakar
and
Ole. My 7 yr old daughter is addicted and well she should be, she's riden
since she was 1. Hakar is the perfect match for her and this summer we look
forward to the walk/trot classes in our area shows. I of course have riden
all my life, started with a Morgan, then TB, did the hunter/jumper routine.
They have adjusted well to their California weather (1 year), yes, hot
but
no problems. We even bought our boys one of those horse balls... if dad saw
that he'd give us a ribbing. As for the worming issue, I rotate Pannucur,
Zimectrin & Stongis (sorry about the spelling) which is what Susan (from
Hestdalen) advised me to do... does that sound good? Their weight was
heavy at first and because Hakar was the alpha gelding of the pasture
crowd, we put them in a paddock and now they get about 20# of hay per
day/per pony. I am still amazed at this breed, they are everything my dad
said they would be and now, as an owner, I appreciate their easy care
benefits. Also, with having a child around horses, they are so forgiving
and seem to know how to be "carefull". Still they try us just like
children.
Sorry if this is long, next time I'll keep it brief...
Happy Ridin' and
Happy Easter to Everyone!
Betsy
