This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have been following the lively and informative fjord digest for a few months now, and thought I should take a moment to introduce myself and extend a few overdue "thank yous".
I saw my first Fjord last year at the Nebraska Horse Expo. I had several Quarter Horses and a TB hunter/jumper at the time, and frankly needed another horse like another hole in my head. I thought maybe I could just learn more about the breed, my curiousity would be satisfied and a purchase would not be necessary. I talked to friends, Drs. Steve and Amy White. They were very helpful and even took us on a drive with their wonderful Fjords. That was the wrong thing to do. Curiousity became obsession, and after much research we found ourselves on our way to Canada last September to purchase our lovely Pjoska, from Lori Albrough. Lori and Stefan are wonderful people.. Lori has become my e-mail pal, listening patiently to my joys of Fjord ownership. She helped us locate harness while we were in Canada, I bought a Doris Ganton book and video , and we were in full-blown drive a Fjord mania . Ground driving that is, our cart had not arrived yet. While waiting for the arrival of our cart, I began checking out the NFHR web-site again. This time I found Peg Knutsen in Ellensburg Washington. She had the lovely Suki for sale, PREGNANT!!!! After several many emails and conversations with this knowledgable Fjord breeder we bought our second Fjord, with the third on the way. I must stop purchasing Fjords now, or start a twelve step program to deal with this addiction. My Christmas cart finally showed up 2 weeks ago, and fate sent me Steve McIlree the same weekend. Steve lives in my area, heard I had a Fjord and came to look at her. What a wonderful guy!! He gave us great insights, advice and much humor, and graciously offered to attend the first hooking of pony to cart. Today was the day. Thank goodness he was here. I wasnt quite sure what to do with all those straps, but with his help we had a splendid first cart ride with sweet Pjoska. There!! In short, I really want to thank the Whites, Lori and Stefan, Peg Knutsen and Steve McIlree for all their help and friendship. I am convinced that Fjord people must truly be the nicest on earth, and look forward to meeting many more of you in the future. Janice Lee and Carl Morello Valley, Nebraska
