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From:	Hazel Wells-Kidd
Date:	Tue Jun 8 23:22:18 2010
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Message:	Thank you Lyn for putting Kaja on the front page, you have made me smile from ear to ear. We all love our Fjords, they are addictive, but I don't need to explain just how special Kaja is. We are buying the yard she lives on now so that she can stay there with us for the rest of her days, she will also have her field mates with her because those who already keep their horses there will remain for as long as they want to. Yours with hoof prints Hazel

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Date:	Sun Jun 6 18:56:24 2010
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From:	Lisette
Date:	Sat May 8 16:37:00 2010
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Message:	Hello, Just trying again. About 2-3 years ago I've lost Andor out of sight. Andor is a 6 year old (26-05-2004) Fjord gelding imported from Holland. First he was sold from Holland to a stable in England, then he was sold to people in Yersey en than sold back to England. Maybe someone on this site is the owner of Andor now? His father is Blinken and mother is Skreia (v. Bjorgard) Greets, Lisette (from Holland)

From:	Sarah Matthews.
Date:	Wed Mar 3 20:41:08 2010
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Message:	Hi, I would just like to say that your site is informative and has helped me with a college assignment where I had to assess a current breeding program and how it would benefit me as if I were a breeder, so thank you.

From:	Lyn - Association Office
Date:	Sun Feb 7 14:10:54 2010
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Message:	Hi Hazel, it is good to hear your news. Kaja is only just over middle age in 'fjord age' so hopefully she will be with you for a long time yet. What a lucky fjord to have such a long term and loving owner. Send us a photo sometime. Regards Lyn

From:	Hazel Wells-Kidd
Date:	Sat Feb 6 22:22:05 2010
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Message:	At last I can use the guest book. Just dropping by to say that Ausdan Kaja is fit, well & enjoying being carriage driven. She will be 20 years young in May. She is so loved that we are buying the farm she lives on because the owners wish to move back down to Essex. She is an angel & seems to know that the MS I have gives me bad days.

From:	Beverley
Date:	Mon Feb 1 20:18:13 2010
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Message:	I have just got my precious passport back after a nightmare time with the dealers I bought my fjord from. Thank you to Lyn for sorting it out for me and I apologise for being a pest with all my worries. I am over the moon.

From:	Jo Willmott
Date:	Sat Jan 16 22:53:00 2010
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Message:	I had never really even heard of fjords until September this year. I was looking for a horse that was safe to ride out with my young daughters and their ponies, I came across the fjord stud and Lynn who was fantastic. I ended up buying a beautiful mare from lynn. After a very long journey from Wales to Essex, Lotta arrived! She has the most amazing character, she was backed and broken in 2 weeks and isn't even 5. So laid back with a hint of cheekyness, like trying to roll when out on a hack in the snow last week. There have been a few comments on here about saddles. I have just bought a sadddle from 'native pony saddle company' which so far has been perfect. Jumping is our next challenge!! I hopefully have found my horse for life and would recommend them to anyone(I could have sold mine 10 times, not that I ever will)Thanks to all that helped getting her to us. Jo X

From:	Joanna Pycroft
Date:	Fri Jan 1 08:57:50 2010
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Message:	Happy 2010 to all! Have fun with your Fjords :-)

From:	Annelli Petersen
Date:	Thu Dec 17 21:36:11 2009
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Message:	We adore this beautiful website. Thank you for it. Annelli

From:	Jo Pycroft
Date:	Tue Dec 15 21:45:06 2009
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Message:	You're right, I certainly wouldn't consider Fjords to be weird (just wonderful)! I just thought I might start a 'how to put up with winter' topic for discussion. It can be interesting to find out different tips/ wrinkles/ recommendations for horse care in various environments. J

From:	Edward Walters
Date:	Tue Dec 15 13:31:49 2009
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Message:	Your fjord is any different to any other breed.You need to go by what others do in your yard,area.Fjords ar not a weird species.They are just native equines.EW

From:	Jo Pycroft
Date:	Tue Dec 15 13:15:04 2009
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Message:	Just wondering what other people do regarding clipping/ rugging their Fjords? I bring my mare in at night over the winter months and I put a summer sheet on her when she's out (even though she is not clipped at the moment) to stop her getting completely covered in mud when she wallows in it! I wash her feet when I bring her in at night but am wondering whether it would be better to clip her feathers so her legs dry quicker, or leave the hair on for more protection between her skin and the mud. Any thoughts please?

From:	Frances Letts
Date:	Mon Dec 14 08:38:25 2009
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Message:	Thank you you wonderful people. My fjord is a darling. She is getting over the Cornish climate and is enjoying our Scottish one. Love and thanks always, Frances

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Date:	Wed Dec 9 23:32:10 2009
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From:	Andrew Lawson
Date:	Sun Nov 8 21:18:31 2009
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Message:	My wife and I took the plunge and bought the little mare in Norfolk. We are pleased with her. She is settling well and my son is enjoying riding her. Thank you to the society office for all your help and advice. I apologise for phoning you at 9.45pm too. The reason for tonight's message is I want to tell that person who left the rather snotty message to get real and come out of hiding. I have had service beyond the call of duty from this society. It is a wonderful thing to have such help. Without them I would have paid a lot of money for a norwegian fjord without much life left in him with the resulting consequence of a very upset little boy. A. Lawson

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Date:	Sun Nov 8 21:08:16 2009
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Message:	Whoever you are as you did not leave details, we have NO unanswered e-mails on our server. Please phone 01570 480090 and leave a phone number for us to contact you, or e-mail info@fjord-horse.co.uk. All mails are replied to within 48 hours maximum. Association Office

From:	Disappointed
Date:	Sun Nov 8 20:07:16 2009
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Message:	Does anyone here answer any emails? I have sent a few now, and no response at all. Not encouraging me to phone....

From:	Sally Hanson
Date:	Thu Oct 29 21:41:58 2009
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Message:	Hi, we thank you very much for arranging for us to buy Sammie. We had her broken just as you said and she is already taking me on super rides after two weeks! My 15 year old cob does not know half of what Sammie does. You were right about temperament. lots of love and thanks Sally

From:	Mel Raven
Date:	Fri Aug 7 23:34:22 2009
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Message:	Hi there, I have just got a fjord horse, imported from Holland I believe, and I love him! What a fab breed, and I am really looking forward to getting out and about and showing him off! Mel and Jos xxxx

From:	Anna Peters
Date:	Wed Jul 15 13:00:39 2009
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Message:	I want to thank the office especially Lin for the huge amount of support given to me and my family about the loss of our beloved fjord and purchasing another. It was the best thing we could have done and the people you sent us to in Trowbridge were charming and could not do enough for us. As our new fjord is related to our dear Truffle we are going to call her that too. Thank you sooooo much. We love you xxxxxxxxx

From:	Liz Ostacchini
Date:	Wed Jul 15 08:22:40 2009
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Message:	The new look to the website is great. Its much more user friendly. Thank you.

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Date:	Fri Jul 3 10:16:10 2009
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From:	Kiki Jo J�rgensen
Date:	Wed May 27 11:56:49 2009
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Message:	Hi there Very nice homepage for our lovely fjords. :-) I am from Denmark and have a little stud, where we breed fjords. If i want to get some of them on your sales list on this homepage, how do i do this?? Kind regards Kiki Jo J�rgensen

From:	Kelly May
Date:	Sun May 17 16:41:58 2009
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Message:	Hi, you can compete in all sorts of classes with your fjord. my boy is 24 and he has won cob type, veterans etc and i was also told to enter him in working hunter type. fjords are also good at dressage. won a comp today. so just get out there, have a go and most important have fun!

From:	irene knight
Date:	Thu May 14 17:13:10 2009
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Message:	I have a fjord gelding and I enter him in all kinds of classes. It is better to go against other breeds and do OK than a bunch of fjords. My guy has done ever so well with a tub of rosettes.He even came three above a champion welsh pony. I got great advice the fjord office

From:	Yvonne Ryan
Date:	Thu May 14 08:58:55 2009
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Message:	Friend I think you need to know there arnt many of our breed in the UK so dont expect 2 many shows. Why don't u do foreign breeds & M M like the rest of us do. The society are holding a photo show though. why dont you fone them. you can do it if you are a memebr. The usa they have thousands of fjords. we have a handful I believe. so they would have shows and of course we cant go there dur stupid

From:	daisy collins
Date:	Wed May 13 23:21:34 2009
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Message:	hi i have a super 11 year old fjord gelding , and i am just woundering if there is any spesific shows for fjords in the uk . I have looked on the internet and they just seem to be in the u.s which is abit rubbish thanks xx

From:	Oliver Young
Date:	Sat May 2 13:30:45 2009
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Message:	Thanks to Lyn Moran and the norwegian fjord office for all the unstinting help my family and I have received. We are truly grateful for this wonderful service. Oliver

From:	Caroline
Date:	Fri May 1 12:45:21 2009
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Message:	Sharn, we are not all experts but the society office have lots of advice and I strongly advise you to phone them. They got me out of bother about stupid rumours in the new year. Personally I think the person who told you that should be locked up.

From:	Sharn
Date:	Thu Apr 30 23:26:20 2009
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Message:	Hi all, I have been told that my fjord mare and colt, must wear a grazing muzzle as most fjords are prone to laminitus. Are they more prone than other breeds? I apologise for asking on this website but you are all experts on the subject of fjords!!

From:	Yvonne
Date:	Sun Apr 26 14:06:12 2009
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Message:	What's happening about that terrible man from Aberdeen who killed his poor fjords. Have the others been taken away from him. I cry when I think of it. Yvonne who loves fjords

From:	Peter
Date:	Sun Apr 26 11:54:12 2009
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Message:	Your passport may still be the wrong one. My friend's who got me into fjords, was. It belonged to another fjord so in effect was not legal. It just is not worth the bbig fine if you get caught. Good luck. Peter

From:	Stevie
Date:	Sat Apr 25 23:15:52 2009
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Message:	Ok thankyou i will try that. i think my passport is valid as i am able to find things out on the internet by usin the passport. x

From:	Peter
Date:	Sat Apr 25 09:08:37 2009
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Message:	You need to contact the office as they will have to do it it for you. I understand it must be done within 1 month. They did a super job for me and mine was false and my fjord was sadly 8 years older than I was told. Their number is on this website. Hope this helps

From:	Stevie
Date:	Sat Apr 25 00:20:05 2009
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Message:	Hi i have recently brought a norwegian fjord and her passport is all in dutch. could anyone please tell me what i have to do to get it changed into my name? thankyou x

From:	Gayle and Paul
Date:	Wed Apr 15 20:08:14 2009
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Message:	Lyn, thanks a thousand times for all your advice and patience. Just to let you know I bought the mare and will send the papers to you. She was worth the long journey to Southampton. Gayle xxxxxxxxxxxxx

From:	Lorna David
Date:	Wed Apr 15 18:47:03 2009
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Message:	Sharn, I have been through quite a few saddles having bought Fresca as a 3 year old! She is now rising 5 and still maturing so I have now bought a Sensation Saddle. Its rather an expensive treeless but I am hoping that it will be our last saddle due to its flexible nature. As you probably know correct padding with treeless is very important. My daughter's fjord has a Farrington xwide but is due to see our saddle fitter shortly as he's changed shape shepherding on our steep banks! Good luck.

From:	Ian Munro
Date:	Mon Apr 13 14:38:55 2009
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Message:	I can add another to the long list of ponied destroyed by mr david stewart I bought a gelding from a woman who in turn got him from mr stewart despite the best of care we could not cure the damage done to his liver so he died mr stewart do you know how many lives you hurt.

From:	MARION
Date:	Sun Apr 12 22:11:57 2009
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Message:	HI SHARN I BOUGHT MY FOUR YEAR OLD UNBROKEN AND RODE HIM FOR THE FIRST FEW YEARS IN A WINTEC WIDE WHICH WAS INITIALLY OK UNTIL WE DID LONGER / ENDURANCE RIDES. IT STARTED CAUSING PRESSURE OR FRICTION MARKS ALTHOUGH HE DIDN'T COMPLAIN. i HAD HIM FITTED WITH A NEW SADDLE LAST YEAR AND a VERY PLEASED WITH IT. I OPTED FOR AN ENDURANCE NATIVE PONY SADDLE WHICH SEEMS TO FIT HIM VERY WELL AND ALTHOUGH I TOOK A LITTLE WHILE TO GET USE TO THE WIDE TREE, I NOW FIND IT VERY COMFORTABLE. IT WAS QUITE EXPENSIVE AT JUST UNDER �900, BUT I PLAN ON KEEPING MY FJORD FOR LIFE.

From:	Sharn
Date:	Sat Apr 11 00:05:47 2009
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Message:	Hi. I recently bouthgt a 6 year old fjord who has never been backed. I have received so much advice re saddles for her but settled for a trekker treeless (second hand). She has only worn it while beign lunged and longreined, but I am wondering what type of saddle other fjord owners use. Nobody I know seems to know much about fjords and if there is a particular type of saddle that suits then thats the one I want for her. Thanks in advance

From:	H. Berry
Date:	Sat Apr 4 18:39:13 2009
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Message:	I have with horror read the press reports on the cruelty case of mr david stewart, president of the scottish society. are you able to publicly announce you won't sell him any of your beautiful fjords. he still has a field of them outside his cottage. he is very well fleshed while his ponies starve. do you know he is a butcher. i won't be shopping where he works again.

From:	Val and Tony King
Date:	Wed Mar 25 08:59:51 2009
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Message:	We are reeling from the sentence meted out to this Mr Stewart. There should be an appeal system for this sort of thing. It is horrible what people do to their ponies. Thank you

From:	Ann Thompson
Date:	Mon Mar 23 12:42:05 2009
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Message:	I phoned and was told Mr stewart could not be given a worst sentence because he was not any longer in possession of the ponies to do with the case. Is the law an ass or what. All 3 of the ponies are dead. A petition should be set up for the sspca to demand a change to the law then.

From:	Lorna David
Date:	Mon Mar 23 12:30:33 2009
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Message:	Many thanks to the Society for accepting Tristan's passport. He's turning into a wonderful partner for my daughter. They were asked to join the RC jumping team and were the only ones to go clear in both rounds and entered the jump off at 2ft6 again clear! Not bad for a first jumping course for daughter and a first time for them both together! Many people at RC and PC are commenting on him and I think I could sell him 10 times over. I have even been asked a couple of times if I breed them! Fresca continues to be a delight and got her first pair of front shoes last week. She was hot shod and was not a bit concerned. She is now much happier on our very stony tracks. I am looking forward to increasing her workload and doing some schooling with her. Unfortunately, she has outgrown yet another saddle so I am now waiting for the saddler to source a suitable extra wide! Was very disappointed to see that David Stewart did not receive a life ban for his cruelty. I hope everyone realises that his organisation was in NO WAY connected to the Fjord Studbook of Great Britain. Best wishes to you all

From:	Yvonne
Date:	Mon Mar 23 12:14:47 2009
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Message:	I have a friend who bought a fjord pony from David Stewart. The pony has since died from damage caused to it's liver. I agree he should have had a lifetime ban. The heartbreak he has caused cannot be over emphasised. Yvonne

From:	Linda Lehnert
Date:	Mon Mar 23 09:45:15 2009
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Message:	You have an excellent website,very well-done and informative, with beautiful pictures. Linda Lehnert

From:	Betty
Date:	Sun Mar 22 17:21:25 2009
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Message:	I am the proud owner of a loving gelding. I am sick to the core of the thought that he might have ended up there. God help those poor ponies. I hope their deaths were mercifully quick.

From:	From a very annoyed fjord owner.
Date:	Sun Mar 22 13:14:35 2009
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Message:	Why doesn't someone kill him and see how he likes it. He is fat in the picture. Feeds himself with no issues. Bastard.

From:	Further concerned fjord owners
Date:	Fri Mar 20 20:53:09 2009
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Message:	We feel very sick at the thought of those poor fjord horses. Have you seen the photo in horseandhound? It is horrible. How can this David Stewart sleep at night. Please take the others off him. Do please

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Date:	Thu Mar 19 17:56:17 2009
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Message:	What a terrible man. Mr Stewart should have been banned from keeping horses for life. I am so sorry for the poor horses. P

From:	CONCERNED PEOPLE
Date:	Thu Mar 19 09:58:28 2009
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Message:	Can you tell us what you plan to do about this man David Stewart. You will no doubt remove him from his position as president after this horrendous scandal but what else is planned. We read in horse and hound he still has a herd of fjords. where is the justice?

From:	NORSK FJORDHESTGARD in Norway
Date:	Tue Feb 10 20:15:08 2009
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Message:	The Foundation NORSK FJORDHESTGARD is seeking a working student. We can offer: lot's of fun working with Fjordhorses in beautiful westcoast landscape, nice people with alot of knowledge and traditions with the Norwegian Fjordhorse. Exhibitions and shows. Lodging, pocket money and instruction by our Grand Prix instructor. For more info take a look at our website www.fjordhestgarden.no. If this sounds interesting please send an email to: fjordhestgard@ymail.com.

From:	Meg from north wales
Date:	Mon Feb 2 18:05:56 2009
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Message:	I have a fjord called golden diva and i have had her for three years now. But unfortunately it is time to sell her as i have outgrown her. She is so kind natured and is such a character.. there has bin ups and down because i have had trouble trying to find a bit that bsja and pony club both accept and i have finally found one!! If anyone else is trying to find a bit for their fjord i would highly recomend a myller combo. Bsja accept it if you dismantle the nose piece! And now she is great.. I was wondering if anyone else jumps their fjord because all that i have heard they do is hack out and work. Does anyone else jump bsja with their fjord... Thankyou

From:	*****
Date:	Tue Jan 20 21:45:47 2009
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Message:	i have a fjord who i've had for almost two years, the first year was great and i completely fell in love with her, we did local shows and she was my life, but we had a few 'hiccups' involving her running away with me, and as fjords are very strong, it did knock my confidence which had only just been brought back through my love of this mare. we found help, and went back to basics, spending a long time just working on the ground with her, got her a new saddle and a bit which we were sure fitted. We moved yards to a quiet yard with the person who had helped us, i was riding her out short distances a couple of times a week, when she lost her nerve and began running home again. i then stopped riding her again and as the winter was coming, and with me at school my mum looked after her most days. a few times ive thought of selling her but i love her so much i cant hold back the tears just thinking of not having her asmy own anymore. i havent ridden her since, and i go to see her twice a week, and shes excellent on the ground. also i have GCSEs at the moment, which isnt easy with the amount of homework, but my question is, what would other people do in my situation, sell her to someone who can help her either get back into riding,or even have her doing groundwork (or for breeding as she is a model merrie and has excellent bloodlines) or, do i keep her and try my best to see her as much as possible? i dont know if i can get back into riding her as my confidence has really been knocked, any ideas guys? im really stuck here, and also thanks to everyone at the fjord studbook, for being helpful in the past with her.

From:	William and Gail
Date:	Mon Jan 5 21:47:43 2009
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Message:	Lyn, you are a star. We went back to try the nare again, this time at our own pace without our 'expert' and wow what a difference. I does not do to have a riding lesson on a pony one doesn't know.You were right. We were green. She charged us �50 too. The lovely owner has given us two weeks trial. We are into our first week and don't need any more. We're buying her. She's perfect. THANK YOU. What a service you give.

From:	Pat Norris
Date:	Wed Dec 31 17:14:26 2008
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Message:	Thank you so much for a friendly thoughtful service with nothing too much trouble. We wish you a very happy new year.

From:	Des and grateful family
Date:	Sat Dec 27 20:27:34 2008
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Message:	Thanks Lyn, your advice was spot on. We bought the fjord from Norfolk and we are happy as larry with him. Thanks for the advice and we are so sorry to phone you on the 24th December. It's the pits so said my wife.

From:	Emily
Date:	Sat Dec 20 20:59:33 2008
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Message:	Hi I go riding in potterne ,wiltshire, and I used to ride a fjord called Bubbles . Sadly I found out he was only on loan and his owners wanted him back . I was devastated as we had a very strong bond . I would really like to know how he is ,so if you are Bubby's owner please could you leave a message on here? I would really appreciate it ! PS. this site is very good!!

From:	Karen H
Date:	Sun Nov 30 16:52:14 2008
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Message:	This is to say a big thanks to Lyn for arranging for me to have my wonderful fjord filly foal. She is everything you said and more. A million pounds wouldn't buy her. Thank you so much for your guidance and support. What a wonderful supportive society we have in Britain

From:	Naomi
Date:	Tue Oct 28 21:08:49 2008
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Message:	I live in Scotland and a friend told me your scottish representative david stewart is being tried for cruel treatment of his fjord ponies. I am concerned to know what you are doing about it. I contacted him last year when I was looking for a fjord and I must say he was unhelpful and actually downright rude. I will want to purchase a fjord pony in the spring when I move south and hope you will give me a better reception than I have enjoyed with mr stewart in scotland. I wasn't asking for the moon, just a nice fjord person. I mean no offence to you but I am somewhat surprised not to be able to read more about it all on your website. Naomi

From:	Kate Kelly
Date:	Fri Oct 17 09:21:45 2008
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Message:	I too phoned the helpline and spoke to a wonderful lady called Lin. She was incredibly helpful and knowledgible and nothing was too much trouble for her. I am now the proud owner of a wonderful lad.He is my pride and joy.He came from Cumberland.It took me all day to go and see him but he was worth a thousand journeys.. Bless you Lin

From:	Sharon Ashby
Date:	Thu Oct 16 12:31:29 2008
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Message:	I am adding another note (see below) as I have searched the website and have found all the information I needed. My worries have been quashed and am in the process of getting new passport. I also phoned the helpline and have to say that I received wonderful advice. so thank you very much.

From:	Sharon
Date:	Mon Sep 29 23:45:16 2008
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Message:	I bought a beautiful mare (Dana II) in Apr 08 who had a colt foal (Alfie) in May 08. I was given a belguim passport for mare but dont know how to change it into my name. She is microchipped which I also need to change. I have tried to contact belgium society but no response. The breeder did not have a licence to breed so I know I cant register the sires details, although I do know him, and have his details.I want to get all the papers in order asap. Can anyone help me.....thanks

From:	Jenny Green
Date:	Fri Sep 12 13:38:07 2008
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Message:	Hi.I have heard from a friend in Norway Mr Stewart's stallion Pera Gut has tragically died a few days ago.You told me to ask Mr David Stewart if I could use him on my mare next year so I'm keen to know if it's true.I can't get a reply from his number.

From:	Anastasia Hanson
Date:	Tue Sep 2 20:14:58 2008
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Message:	Hi Lisette, What a lovely looking Fjord Andor is; sorry I can't help you trace is new owners but have you contacted the stud book direct they may know who he is now registered with and pass your details on to them?

From:	Lisette
Date:	Sun Aug 31 19:24:35 2008
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Message:	Sorry Andor his father is not Bjordgard but Blinken. The father of his mother is Bjorgard. Andor is a gelding and was born on 26-05-2004. This is a picture of Andor when he was still in Holland: [URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/1766/andor1uh7.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

From:	Anastasia Hanson
Date:	Sun Aug 31 15:01:35 2008
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Message:	I have just found my perfect horse in the form of a Norwegian Fjord, he's everything I wanted. Are there any meet up's or shows dedicated to Fjords?

From:	Barbara Bates
Date:	Thu Aug 28 11:43:28 2008
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Message:	I have enjoyed viewing this information. I owned a wonderful Fjord cross Appaloosa - not that I knew her origins when I bought her. She was one of the best things to happen in my life. I miss her daily. I currently ride a Cleveland who is going strong at 27, but I know that when I finally have to find another ride it will have to be a Fjord.

From:	Lisette
Date:	Wed Aug 13 11:32:34 2008
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Message:	Hello, I'm Lisette from Holland and I'm surching for a son of my mare Skreia. His name is Andor (v. Bjorgard)and was sold by The Highfieldstables to a Tanya and Sam in Jersey. Andor is now 4 years old. I hope someone can help me find him and can bring me in contact with his new owners. Thank you!

From:	mandy
Date:	Mon Jul 21 13:56:17 2008
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Message:	I have just got 1st Fjord after losing my precious dales mare molly Last november, hes a 7yr old gelding called Fjordie and he's a dream come true i thought i would never have the confidence to get another horse but he's so patient and understanding i don't know what i would do without him Fjords are fab R.I.P my sweet angel molly xx

From:	Jen
Date:	Mon Jun 30 16:00:48 2008
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Message:	I am sorry to hear of the loss of Rudi. I knew him as I used to ride him. He was lovely. I rode a fjord with the Moto Equestrians Display Team too. You will at least have lovely memories of him.

From:	Linda Cook
Date:	Sun Jun 29 21:11:41 2008
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Message:	IT WAS LOVELY TO VIEW ALL THE BEAUTIFUL FJORDS ON THE SITE. I OWNED A WONDERFUL FJORD NAMED RUDI FOR 12 YEARS. SADLY I LOST HIM, AGED 24, IN 2000. DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES I HAVE NOT PURCHASED ANOTHER HORSE BUT I DO STILL RIDE A HORSE BELONGING TO A FRIEND. HOWEVER, I STILL MISS RUDI -HE WAS SUCH A LOVELY HORSE IN EVERY WAY.

From:	Mrs Nicola D Bloor
Date:	Mon Jun 9 20:45:45 2008
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Message:	Maeko has been with me over a week now, and has settled in very quickly. He has a chestnut gelding for a pal, and are wonderful together.. They both have gentle personalities.. Every one should have a fyord........

From:	Mrs Nicola D Bloor
Date:	Fri May 30 16:01:57 2008
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Message:	Just to thank Lyn, who is the easiest person in the world to talk to.. I have purchased a chap called Maeko, and will be transporting him to his new home soon.. Total honesty is exactly what youll get when dealing with Lyn which when buying a new fyord is just what you need. I shall let you know how Maeko gets on in his new home Nicky

From:	Pam Walters
Date:	Thu May 22 21:14:27 2008
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Message:	I have really enjoyed my visit. It's a great website. The fjords are so beautiful.

From:	Danny
Date:	Wed Mar 5 17:05:05 2008
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Message:	Thanks for a top class service

From:	FJORD HORSE NATIONAL STUDBOOK ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN
Date:	Wed Feb 13 17:23:08 2008
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Message:	To those who have left messages and have had them removed. We understand your frustration regarding the problems you have encountered with the Fjord Horse Studbook Society (Fjord Horse Registry of Scotland) but we cannot allow this guestbook to be a platform for negative comments which only serve to damage the reputation of the breed. You are welcome to e-mail us at info@fjord-horse.co.uk but please refrain from using this guestbook to air your greviances with the Scottish based society. Thank you for your understanding.

From:	Kelly Harris
Date:	Sun Jan 27 20:22:21 2008
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Message:	Thank you very much for putting my mind at rest. I have been so worried because I had no passport. You've been great. K

From:	Amelia
Date:	Thu Jan 3 19:10:35 2008
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Message:	i love fjords!!!!!!!!

From:	rhiannon
Date:	Fri Nov 9 17:27:38 2007
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Message:	I Love horse so I Love you

From:	rhiannon
Date:	Fri Nov 9 17:24:30 2007
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Message:	I Love horse

From:	Amanda Sutherland
Date:	Tue Nov 6 13:27:53 2007
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Message:	Thanks Lyn.You are a mine of information.I will go by my instinct and buy the mare now I know who she is. Thanks a million.

From:	James
Date:	Sun Nov 4 14:02:59 2007
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Message:	These so-called know it alls rattling on about their current fad breed want their heads banged together. I spoke to fjord expert Lyn Moran yesterday & mentioned what was on the guestbook. She said she completely agreed with the last writer. There's no evidence whatever of this problem in fjords.As she explained, being a very pure breed, any on-going genetic problem shows up quite rapidly. People?? geez. Good luck to you James

From:	Leesa Clements
Date:	Sat Nov 3 19:45:16 2007
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Message:	Hi Hilary, Thank you for your reply, I heard this from a lady whose father owned a Fjord who suffered the same way and I am sure I have heard it somehwere else too, but I am interested to know what you mean I never thought of doing this kind of test, you must have some idea what this would show, can you enlighten me as I am a bit puzzled, do you mean I am feeding him too many toxins or are you suggesting that the stiffness is something that could be helped with less supplements??? Sorry to quiz you but i am trying to establish what is best for him! any help is much appreciated. Regards Leesa

From:	Hilary
Date:	Sun Oct 28 20:34:51 2007
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Message:	I am replying to the last message. Glad to hear of how he is mollycoddled but have you considered you are overloading his system with kindness. I have owned 3 fjords for many years & have never heard of fjords having the problem you describe.The person who told you is I think talking rubbish.As there aren't many in GB how are they such experts? Why not have a toxin level count done & see if that throws light on things for you. Good luck from Hilary

From:	Leesa Clements
Date:	Sun Oct 28 13:53:23 2007
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Message:	Hi Have just been onto your website again after many years, my Gelding Trad is a part bred Norwegian with a small bit of arab, Trad is now 24 years old and I have had to retire him as he has a shoulder lameness which we have never been able to get to the bottom of! I just wondered if anyone could help me as Trad is now quite stiff in his hind quarters, I have heard this is quite a comon problem with Norwegians? has anyone else experienced this and also do you have any suggestions which may help, Trad is molly coddled beyond belief he has cider vinegar, devils claw with his food and a regular supply of fenugreek,garlic,mint and seaweed. He is worth every bit of it in his day he looked after me so well I loved riding him and still love looking after him he is truely a joy to own! Best wishes to the Fjord society - I hope one day to be able to afford another Fjord but have to see! Regards Leesa Clements

From:	Lorna David
Date:	Wed Oct 3 13:54:51 2007
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Message:	Hi, Just a quick update. Fresca starting gentle ride outs bareback just over 3 weeks after arriving unbroken! I know the timescale seems remarkable and bareback seems incredible (certainly would be for any other breed I have come across) but this is a FJORD! I can assure you we have not rushed any steps and put in lots of groundwork. She is a treasure. Anyone thinking of buying one go ahead you will not be disappointed.

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Date:	Wed Oct 3 13:46:35 2007
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From:	Penny Cruickshank
Date:	Sun Sep 23 17:16:17 2007
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Message:	We also are delighted with the way the society handled our new purchase. Lyn assured us fjords from Holland were of good quality despite a dealer fobbing us off with a worthless passport from Belgium and telling us only Belgian fjords were good. She was right because our new fjord is lovely now she's settled in. Thanks & more thanks. XXXXXXX

From:	Dorothy Bridges
Date:	Sun Sep 23 16:58:07 2007
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Message:	I would like to convey my thanks and appreciation to Lyn and her team. Nothing is too much trouble for them and they sorted out my Fjord's passport problem whilst assuring me that all would be fine despite his original documents being invalid. I strongly advise any prospective Fjord purchaser to have a chat with these superb, caring Fjord enthusiasts before purchasing a new Fjord. Thank you all so much. Dorothy.

From:	Lorna David
Date:	Tue Sep 11 11:50:10 2007
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Message:	Just a note to thank Lyn and John for our lovely young mare. Originally we were looking for an older 'made' fjord (knowing from experience the amount of time and work a youngster usually takes). After breed research and speaking with Lyn we were persuaded that fjords maybe far easier than other breeds we have dealt with. Its hard to believe Fresca is unbroken. In the week she has been with us nothing has fazed her; quad bikes,tractors, water hose, M4 motorway running alongside one field, tarpaulins, sheep and a very noisy tractor fan drying corn in grain silo (which many of sheepdogs refuse to go near). Its all been taken in her stride with quiet curiosity, no sillness/hysterics or spooking. After two days she had learnt to walk on and whoa to voice command. She loves to be groomed and stands quietly to be caught (infact she is already starting to come to the call). Her temperament, inteligence and trusting nature has amazed us. Infact, she is so good we are glad we are doing the job ourselves as I am sure if she had been sent away someone would have just rushed ahead and skipped lots of steps. We are so glad we made the decision to buy her. Congratulations Lyn and John for breeding fabulous fjords eptiomising breed standards.

From:	sharon
Date:	Sat Aug 11 16:51:38 2007
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Message:	would like some info on how to ride my pony in a bitless bridle i already have a treeless saddle want to go the next step!

From:	Rebecca Murray
Date:	Thu Aug 9 21:22:01 2007
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Message:	Thanks to thefjord society for telling me about my fab fjord. She is lovely. She's a great ride too. I can't want to take her into the forest with my friends. luv Rebecca

From:	Barbara Long
Date:	Mon Jul 30 17:34:19 2007
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Message:	I want to thank you very much for your kindness and help with my fjord whom I bought recently. What a lovely sense of security to have you to help and advise.

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Date:	Mon Jun 18 16:31:27 2007
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From:	Janet
Date:	Wed Jun 6 19:25:06 2007
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Message:	My daughter lost her confidence with her first pony and it was so sad to see. She fell in love with a Fjord at our local riding school where she was taking her pony for schooling and lessons. Since then no other horse would do it had to be a Fjord. We bought one about five weeks ago from a really caring dealer in Warwickshire who had imported her from Holland. The Society were so helpful with my enquiries about her and now Rosie and Mernka are going from strength to strength. Last night she achieved her three year old ambition to ride to a local show held weekly on Tuesday evenings, get a clear round and ride home. We look forward to a very happy fjording future !!

From:	Alison
Date:	Sat Jun 2 22:12:39 2007
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Message:	Hi , I have just purchased a beautiful mare, German papers breeding Sire: Dino-Dorian Hjalmar- junior/Rosa Draublakken. has nayone ever heard of any of these , Thr mare is branded , but i know nothing of Fjords, so do not know what the brand should look like, Can anyone help me trace information about this mare her reg name is Rossia. Very kind and well looked after, I purchaed her from a horse sale. also is their a german Fjord society I wonder?

From:	Ray and Carys Cook
Date:	Thu May 31 20:35:40 2007
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Message:	We tried to leave a message a few weeks ago but it would not accept it. We just wanted to thank you for finding us such a fab fjordhorse. We are delighted and love her to bits. Ray and Carys xxxx

From:	Liam and Jane
Date:	Thu May 31 20:32:01 2007
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Message:	Thank you so much for all your hard work in tracing our new fjord. We never dreamed you would come up with so much information. It is very very much appreciated.

From:
Date:	Tue Apr 17 01:41:48 2007
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Message:	I recentely purchased a Fjord Mare in Portugal, this Mare is apparantely 5 years old according to the seller, it has a brand mark on the right hind leg "L" however I purchased the mare without documents, can you please help me identify the breeder if possible or can you direct me to the correct entity in order to help me trace thr origin of this mare. I would greately appreciate all the help you can give me, Yours sincerely Victor Fernandes

From:	Anniken
Date:	Tue Mar 13 18:47:34 2007
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Message:	I'm a norwegian girl studying in Essex, and I'm surprised (and glad) to see that there is a fjordhorse society here in UK! Looks like you're doing a good job too. ;) I have a grey fjord colt myself, but he's at home in Norway. Keep up the good work!

From:	julia inman
Date:	Thu Feb 22 17:16:32 2007
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Message:	brilliant society nearly as brilliant as the breed they represent haha no honestly I'm well impressed by the effort they put into their work like in my case helping me trace my fjords heritage / linage. WAY TO GO

From:	Anita Redding
Date:	Thu Feb 8 17:32:56 2007
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Message:	I have learned a great amount from here and I have decided the fjord is just right for my family. Thank you

From:	Zena Oldberg
Date:	Tue Jan 23 17:17:51 2007
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Message:	Hi, I lurk around on your site very often as I just love it. It is so informative. Fantastic site. Thank you. Zena

From:	Wayne & Helen
Date:	Mon Jan 1 13:37:25 2007
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Message:	Happy New Year to you and thank you for your valued asistance last Autumn.

From:	Gary and Ken and Jen
Date:	Fri Dec 29 22:30:04 2006
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Message:	HAPPY NEW YEAR

From:	The Bennett family
Date:	Wed Dec 27 18:39:55 2006
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Message:	A huge thank you to Lyn Moran who found out our mare's pedigree was wrong. She set about finding the right one and succeeded. We are more grateful than words could convey. Marvellous service. Happy Christmas and New Year.

From:	Anne
Date:	Mon Dec 25 16:17:41 2006
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Message:	Merry Christmas. It seems to be working fine now

From:	T Morris
Date:	Sun Dec 24 18:09:07 2006
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Message:	That is lovely news. My filly is even more special now.

From:	Fjordhesten Danmark - the Fjordhorse association in Denmark
Date:	Fri Dec 22 14:21:56 2006
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Message:	Congratulations GB and at merry Christmas to you �.. The reason for congratulations is that Birk Halsnaes - the last but one stallion import from Denmark - has advanced in our grading system to elite stallion. In Denmark he was a breeding stallion through six years. All together we have registered 79 sons and daughters. Till now 15 have been evaluated and the evaluation results together with Birk�s very good pedigree have given him the elite status. If you have wondered what the meaning of the name Birk is I can tell you that birk is the Danish name for the very beautiful tree, which you call birch. Halsnaes is a stud name. Your last stallion import from Denmark Stas Raaden � the Norwegian bred stallion � was only in Denmark a little over 2 years. His offspring here � 34 sons and daughters � will come to evaluations in the next years, but he has already had very good breeding results in Norway, where he was a breeding stallion, before the purchase to Denmark. Happy Holidays Birgit

From:	Cathy
Date:	Fri Dec 22 13:44:50 2006
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Message:	Good. The guestbook seems to work OK Cathy

From:	ASSOCIATION OFFICE
Date:	Fri Dec 22 13:21:44 2006
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Message:	We have been informed that people are having difficulty leaving messages on our guestbook. We apologise for this and will have it checked out as soon as we can. We would like to take this opportunity to wish our visitors and members a very happy Christmas.

From:	Barbara Wood
Date:	Thu Oct 26 21:35:34 2006
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Message:	I am spellbound. I have just visited the Ausdan Stud and have seen the most fantastic stallon called Stasraden. He is so well behaved. I fell in love with him and with a beautiful 3 year old filly by Nick Halsnas. I have been an event rider and now I want a family horse. I think I have found the breed I am looking for. If everyone is as friendly and helpful as Lin Moran I will be content. Thank you to the Ausdan Stud for a heavenly time.

From:	victoria jeffries
Date:	Sun Oct 22 23:31:14 2006
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Message:	i want to thank lyn for helping me sort out the mess i was in with my new fjord. she had the wrong papers and i was frantic as my friends told me she might be stolen. lyn calmly sorted it for me and now i am very happy with my new friend. what a lovely feeling to have a society to turn to. it's a safe harbour. thank you with all my heart. i am so grateful.

From:	Libbyo
Date:	Sun Oct 22 09:44:49 2006
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Message:	Great site. Wonder if any one can help. Im looking for a safe and sane Fjord to buy. Im a happy person at a fantastic caring livery yard who loves to ride and drive. Having research the fjords, I think that the breed is just perfect for me. Does any one know of one for sale in the UK, prefereably in the south. My new friend will drive regularly, and hopefully next year do fun rides and may be a show or two, he/she will also be ridden. I have excelent teachers to teach me both driving and ridden work, and will work with me to improve both mine and my patrrners skills. I do get nervous when riding, but less so driving. Ive been scouring the papers, web sites etc for ages, but nothing comes up. Can you help? If so can you email me codynfliffi@tiscali.co.uk Thanks a million

From:	Perry King
Date:	Thu Oct 5 22:20:35 2006
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Message:	We have just bought a fjord from a dealer. It had wrong papers. I thank Lyn Moran for all her understanding and more than perfect service in tracing the right papers for us and being so helpful and kind. We will always remember this as my wife was very worried about the wrong papers. Perry

From:	H Laarson
Date:	Sun Sep 24 16:43:43 2006
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Message:	Good breed site. Much good information

From:	rob
Date:	Sat Sep 23 20:58:46 2006
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Message:	top website

From:	Pam West
Date:	Sat Sep 23 17:39:55 2006
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Message:	Is the fjord called Maple Magnus in your Scottish website showtime the same one that was called Ausdan Magnus a while back? I saw it in Aberdeen a few years ago. I was thinking of using it on our family mare Ella and just want to make sure it is the same one as it was lovely.

From:	Lisbet Becker
Date:	Tue Sep 19 21:46:56 2006
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Message:	Hi, Our family has recently bought a super 3 year -old Fjordhorse. He is stabled at a lovely Fjordhorse riding centre in Southern Jutland and has only just started his training. This is our first Fjordhorse and after having familiarized ourselves with the Danish Fjordhorse Association we were excited to see there is a British equivalent, having spent 15 years of our lives in Britain. Will look out for future Fjordhorse events in Britain when we visit again. Best wishes from Denmark!

From:	Naomi Wilkes
Date:	Thu Sep 14 14:24:23 2006
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Message:	I love the fjord breed and have admired it all my life. Your website is as good as having one for real. Thank you. Naomi

From:	Debbie Hicks
Date:	Tue Sep 12 20:10:32 2006
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Message:	Has been a nostalgic look at the site, as there are a couple of lovely pictures of our mare Maple Maja on the site. For anyone who remebers her Maple Maja was the Sire of Magnus owned by the Marsdens. Sadly Maja died this weekend of colic at a grand old age of 29. She was with us since 1985 and has been a much loved family pony. She did everything from polo to cross country! As she has left a sad friend behind we are looking for a retired Fjord who might want to live on our smallholding with us. If anyone knows of such a pony my email is hicksdeborah@hotmail.com. many thanks

From:	Peter & Jenny
Date:	Mon Aug 21 21:10:27 2006
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Message:	We received everything from you. Thank you for your quick response. We are very happy with our mare. Thank you for putting us in touch.

From:	Peta Bentley
Date:	Tue Aug 8 06:05:46 2006
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Message:	I have a 2yr gelding fjord and his half sister, aged 16 yrs who is due a foal in October 2006. I think this breed is just a wonderful allround horse . Your web site has been interesting reading as I'm British[Welsh] and currently live permanently in northern NSW Australia.

From:	Grace Dawson
Date:	Sat Aug 5 15:15:37 2006
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Message:	Your site is very informative, well done, and has made me know 100% a fjord is for me. I have been searching for a while now for a ridden fjord around the midlands area. If you know one for sale around this area, please email me!! singdeathhouse@hotmail.co.uk THANKS

From:	Anna
Date:	Tue Aug 1 23:31:33 2006
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Message:	Hey, that's really cool. We bought a fjord 2 1/2 year old 18 months ago and we broke her in June. She too was really easy. We love our baby to bits. Good luck with yours.Anna

From:	Elle Hoffmann
Date:	Tue Aug 1 17:30:45 2006
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Message:	I am a trainer and just had the pleasure of working with my first Fjord owned by a lady near me. Nora II, is a 7 year old mare that I brought to my place and worked with her for a month. She was very green, but extremely willing and had the best personality. In less than 4 weeks she WTC, picked up both leads, simple changes, and getting her flying. She is backing up, side passing both directions and jumping 2'6 courses (she has not refused one single jump!). She pinned at her first show! She is absolutely a love! I think everyone should have one!! She was just sold to a 10 year old who pinned with Nora II at her first show this past weekend.

From:	Anita and Jimmy
Date:	Sun Jul 30 01:24:58 2006
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Message:	We had a happy evening looking at your website. It's great. The fjords are adorable.

From:	margot @ leeds
Date:	Sat Jul 29 17:20:15 2006
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Message:	vv impressed with site, had already an interest in breed and after losing confidence ( broke ankle coming off green ardennes mare i had on loan )am now seriously hoping to purchase fjord mare. even one on site i'm gonna ring about!!

From:	jamie harding
Date:	Mon Jul 17 12:22:44 2006
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Message:	i have just brought a fjord pony hes lovely,i am still trying to find out hes breeding its really hard!!! fjords are the best ponys in the world!!! XXXXX

From:	anna
Date:	Mon Jun 26 15:50:00 2006
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Message:	I enjoyed your web site

From:	Betty Knight
Date:	Wed Jun 21 18:42:24 2006
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Message:	Hi, My husband and I would just like to thank the Ausdan Stud for their kindness in showing us your fine fjords. The stallions were so friendly we could hardly believe they were stallions. The stallion called Nick licked my face and it wasn't until I looked in the mirror that i saw my lipstick was smeared up the side of my face. My darling husband said nothing. It was a fabulous day out. We are hooked. Betty

From:	Pat and Helen Peterson
Date:	Sun Jun 11 20:18:44 2006
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Message:	We had a lovely online visit here. The website is just the right mix of friendliness and knowledge. Super site Pat and Helen

From:	James and Gina Parsons
Date:	Fri Jun 2 20:37:26 2006
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Message:	Thank you Lyn for the help you gave us finding a new Fjord. We are thrilled to bits with her and doubly thrilled that you found out who she is. Just think. All the way from Holland and she comes to our family. We will always be grateful and to think we were going to have her passported as a dun pony with the passport agency when she has an impressive pedigree. Just goes to show, them that knows, does.

From:
Date:	Fri May 26 12:44:48 2006
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Message:	Who is that pervert lurking in this lovely guestbook for decent fjord lovers who come here to read happy things about our wonderful breed. It is sick. Disgusting.

From:	Vivian Kent
Date:	Fri May 12 21:50:31 2006
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Message:	Hi . My name is Vicky and my family have just bought a 14.2 fjord mare. She is a dream. I have sent you her papers today and can't wait to see my name on them. I am taking her to a show in three weeks and I reckon she will come first in showing. Watch this space. Thanks for telling us about her. She came all the way from Holland. Viv

From:	Ken and Pam
Date:	Thu May 11 23:20:59 2006
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Message:	We had a great visit. You have super fjords in the society. Thanks for our visit. We sure will come again.

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From:	Rosie
Date:	Tue May 9 16:01:20 2006
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Message:	I love Noffee my fjord he is the best pony ever and i wouldn't swap him for anything he is soo cute and very food orintated. I just want to say Noffee I Love you soooo much!

From:	Jim and Gina
Date:	Thu May 4 19:35:53 2006
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Message:	This a a great site. It's very informative and pleasant to view. Thanks for a great visit Jim and Gina

From:	Jenny
Date:	Thu May 4 13:34:46 2006
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Message:	I am the proud owner of a super fjord mare. I want to thank Lyn for all her help telling me about her. She came all the way from Plymouth too. I am so proud. It is my first horse. I can't wait to show her off. Yours Jenny

From:	Mike
Date:	Mon May 1 13:58:24 2006
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Message:	We have a mare by Ausdan Magnus. This man can forget it if he thinks he can change names when he feels like it. We will not change our mare's pedigree.

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Date:	Sun Apr 30 23:20:28 2006
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From:	lizzie
Date:	Fri Apr 28 22:43:44 2006
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Message:	i wish i ahd a horse but my mum won't buy me one because it is to much so really really won't one beacuse i am on my own most of the time

From:
Date:	Wed Apr 26 16:19:26 2006
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Message:	Hi, I bought my fjord from the Maple stud closing down sale. I can confirm it had no more in June that year because my mate wanted one for his kids & we went back there to see if there was another one but all were sold on.

From:	ASSOCIATION OFFICE
Date:	Wed Apr 26 16:14:13 2006
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Message:	Yes we might know. Please contact us on 0870 41 555 41 or info@fjord- horse.co.uk

From:	freyas owner
Date:	Wed Apr 26 15:17:46 2006
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Message:	thanks for the offering of help but im afraid the deed is already done!!( my finger has been cut in the process!) My fjord pny has nos got a nice shape on one side of her mane and a dodgy one on the other.. and its the side that faces into the road whileon hacks so everyone can get a good look at how bad i am at cutting manes! oh well theres a first time for everything! i was ment to be going to a show the end of this month too is there any fixs you think i could do? freya doesnt seem too botherd thankfully. Our other horse (a cob!!) is going off his rocker with the growing grass and theres just no change in freya, i love her to bits when i see my mum riding her cob highlandxappaloosa cob (can you believe.) Its a big long shot but i was wondering if anyone might know the history of Freya, im posting around on a lot of sites, apparently she came from Denmark with two other little fjords, and ended up in a market at Yorkshire(possibly appleby) aparently they were unbroken then. They were then sold to the trekking centre owners that we bought her off in the lakedistrict, who have recently had to sell off most horses. A definete long shot but does anyone know any info? This happened in the last year or so.

From:	Helen
Date:	Tue Apr 25 22:43:58 2006
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Message:	I can confirm the Maple Stud closed down in May in the year 1985 as I was one of the people who helped to prepare the fjords for the closing down sale. Maybe some of you'll remember the two big cross bred driving horses. I worked them in. If my memory serves me correctly, there was a show the following day which many of the fjords stayed on for with their new owners. It was spooky when the show finished and the fjord ponies went home with their new owners.

From:	ASSOCIATION OFFICE
Date:	Mon Apr 24 21:03:53 2006
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Message:	Thank you for your question. Yes you are correct, you should have an answer. Since your first message we have had a number of people point this 'problem' out to us, so the time has come for us to reply. In answer to your earlier comment - they might have been twins but they are not! The is only ONE Magnus. He should be called AUSDAN MAGNUS. 'AUSDAN' is the prefix of the UK's important and largest stud. It is the Ausdan Stud who actually bred the stallion AUSDAN MAGNUS. The present owner is claiming Ausdan Magnus was bred at the Maple Stud so he changed Ausdan Magnus's prefix to 'Maple' in November last year! The Maple Stud closed down as a fjord stud in May 1985. The Ausdan Stud (whose Director's helped to organize the Maple Stud's Dispersal Sale) purchased Ausdan Magnus's mother at that sale, used her for a year for driving, then put her in foal to their own stallion Ausdan Svejk-Morten in 1986. Ausdan Magnus was born in 1987. The Ausdan Stud sold the foal Ausdan Magnus to the Hon Mrs J Bruce from Scotland during the Winter of 1987. Ausdan Magnus retained his correct title through his 18 years until the present owner bought him and apparently decided he came from the Maple Stud. How he thinks the Maple Stud managed to produce a colt from Fjords they did not own is interesting. Perhaps he should have re-named him Maple Miracle!! As the Maple Stud had closed down as a fjord stud no further breeding took place there. The Stud's resident stallion, Maple Klaus was also sold to the Ausdan Stud way back in May 1985. This person's action in removing Ausdan Magnus's title is being investigated. In answer to your other question, the sire of your fjord and the sire of Ausdan Magnus are one and the same. The main reason for your confusion is this person seems to have an aversion to the use of the name 'Ausdan'. You won't see it in it's proper place on his society website. If you look on his website at the stallion 'Ffinlo', it should be named AUSDAN FFINLO as it too was bred by the Ausdan Stud. Yet again, Ausdan has been removed. We hope this helps you and others who may be, or have been, confused. Nowadays we do not change any fjord's original name. We are all an International Family and we give credit to each other's breeding. (well, most of us do) Association Office -April 2006

From:	Erin
Date:	Wed Apr 12 12:17:54 2006
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Message:	The Fjords on this website are so beautiful and so cute. The people that own a Fjord are so lucky because thay really are the best!!!

From:	ASSOCIATION OFFICE
Date:	Thu Apr 6 12:04:16 2006
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Message:	Congratulations on becoming the new owner of Freya. Send the office an e-mail or give us a ring on 0870 41 555 41 and we will be more than happy to take you through the best method of cutting the unruly locks. Association Office

From:	freyas owner
Date:	Thu Apr 6 11:18:51 2006
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Message:	hi i have just got my new fjord pony, who i can say is slowly building my confidence up after a big knock with an earlier horse, who wasn't sadly a match for me. i also have a chronic illness of rheuma toid arthritis that has just been diagnosed, that, with long term pain relief, i can life a normal life. Freya is now my best friend and so friendly, if she has problems we always work them out. Shes still green and having trouble (i think!) getting a canter though, do any more experianced owners have any tips? Also any tips for cutting her overgrown mane for the first time? i don't want to embarass her! thanks

From:	Liam
Date:	Fri Mar 24 12:13:23 2006
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Message:	Fantastic site. Thanks

From:	Pony Enthusiast
Date:	Thu Mar 23 18:52:32 2006
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Message:	great site will add it to my links page Please visit www.freewebs.com/stars_of_the_showring

From:	Cynthia Madden
Date:	Wed Mar 22 22:05:07 2006
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Message:	Visiting Fjord registry sites as part of my job promoting the Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry 25th Anniversary Celebration in October 2006 in Winona, MN USA. Ya'll come! Look at our website at www.nfhr.com for more information. Loved the history of Fjords in Great Britan!

From:	Andrew Morrow
Date:	Tue Mar 21 13:31:24 2006
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Message:	Who in the name of God is that obsessive type nutter? They should be putting themselves in a mental hospital instead of lurking in a wholesome guestbook. We will pray for them. Most likely too late. A

From:
Date:	Sat Mar 18 17:45:36 2006
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Message:	My lifes been really dull these days. Not much on my mind lately. Today was a loss, but oh well. I havent been up to anything lately.

From:	Naomi Prescott
Date:	Wed Mar 1 22:12:17 2006
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Message:	Would someone explain to me how a mare can have two foals in the same year. Years ago I saw the lovely stallion Ausdan Magnus in the flesh. I was told he was born in 1987. I have just seen one advertised for stud work and he is named Maple Magnus. He seems to have the same parents as Ausdan Magnus who was born in 1987 or so I thought. Are these one and the same stallion? If so, why is the name changed? His sire is down as Morten. My gelding's sire is down as Morten/Ausdan Svejk on my papers. Are these different fjord sires? If so it explains my confusion. I have always taken an interest in the breed even though I don't have my gelding any more. I have never until this year heard of a breeding stallion called Maple Magnus. Where did he come from? It can't be the Maple Stud as they shut down donkeys years ago.I went to their closing down sale with friends so I do know that. Can anybody out there can enlighten me. Having owned a relative of one of these stallions I am naturally curious.

From:	Stephanie Evans
Date:	Mon Feb 27 17:34:04 2006
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Message:	I have just registered my fjord here. The passport is brill. Tuffy stood on it today and twisted around the stable. I thought oh no it's ruined. It was ok though, just er well dirty because I hadn't mucked out yet. I am going to a show at easter so i'm glad Tuffy didn't mess it up. She is naughty but I love her. Steph

From:	Emmie Bellamy
Date:	Mon Feb 20 19:59:42 2006
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Message:	We have just bought a wonderful part bred fjord. She is half highland pony and half fjord pony. She is really cheeky. She is a mouse dun with a dark strip all down her back. We are going to take her to camp this summer. She is ggrreat. Emmie

From:	Rosie and grace
Date:	Mon Feb 20 15:50:46 2006
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Message:	I love my pony he is sooooo cute he is very good allrounder esspecially at jumping he is the best xxxxxxxx

From:	Hollie Westrip
Date:	Mon Feb 20 13:16:25 2006
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Message:	Have just bought a fjord myself, the best thing i've ever done!

From:	Sharon Finnegan
Date:	Sat Feb 18 22:45:30 2006
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Message:	I love the breed and love this site. It's the next best thing to having one. I wish. Sharon

From:	Peg Simpson
Date:	Thu Feb 16 18:52:54 2006
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Message:	Everyone who owns a fjord is so lucky I just love them

From:	Danny
Date:	Sat Feb 11 11:45:06 2006
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Message:	Who is that screwball? Geez. It's like another language. I came in to say I have bought a great fjordhorse in Kentucky. He is awesome. I saw these guys on your site for the first time last year and was hooked. We hope to show this year. Thanks guys and webmaster, you are doing great work. Danny

From:	gwstuser
Date:	Fri Feb 10 19:08:26 2006
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Message:	Good Work Webmaster. I like this game, gwstuser.

From:	Norma Oliver
Date:	Tue Feb 7 17:59:34 2006
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Message:	I live in the USA and I am the proud owner of two fjord mares. I just want to say how much I enjoyed visiting this site. It is just great. Norma

From:	Ylva
Date:	Sun Jan 22 19:58:46 2006
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Message:	Does anyone know something about my horse, Domino e. Eikman u. Gulldocka. Please e-mail me if you do! superylva@hotmail.com

From:	Vicky and Gerry Oliver
Date:	Sat Jan 21 20:32:17 2006
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Message:	Happy new year to you all too. We thank you for making it possible for us to see the lovely herd of fjords at Ausdan stud. They are gorgeous. The herd of mares were stunning but the height of the visit was when the youngsters came galloping towards us from the hill and skidded to a stop just short of us. We were mesmerised. Thanks from Vicky and Gerry

From:	barbro nilsson
Date:	Tue Jan 17 19:22:26 2006
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Message:	god luck vid your fjordhorses

From:	Nina
Date:	Sat Jan 14 16:02:07 2006
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Message:	This is a great site. I enjoyed very much my time here.

From:	Shelby Johnson
Date:	Fri Jan 13 19:32:56 2006
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Message:	Your horses are so beatiful i would like to buy one

From:	Shelby Johnson
Date:	Fri Jan 13 20:31:19 2006
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Message:	Your horses are so beatiful i would like to buy one

From:	Geraldine
Date:	Thu Jan 12 22:11:11 2006
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Message:	I am looking to by a horse that is going to be perfect for my family i have been looking at loads of different breeds but i hadnt quite made my mind up, But now i have looked through the photos and read all about them i think i am definatly going to consider looking for one. Thankyou very much.

From:	cheyenne
Date:	Thu Jan 12 06:21:41 2006
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Message:	I love this breed so much!!! this is a cool site.

From:	Nina
Date:	Mon Jan 9 20:01:06 2006
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Message:	Hello! I'm a girl from Norway who loves norwegian fjords! In Norway we call them "fjordhest" or "fjording". Have a nice day=) -Nina

From:	William Ingram
Date:	Mon Jan 9 18:24:51 2006
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Message:	Message for Lin at the society office. Thank you enormously for your patience and kindness over Christmas. We bought the first mare in the end and will send you the papers. You are right,she did pass the vet and we now have a wonderful friend for our family thanks to you. William and Francis Ingram

From:	Brad Kelly
Date:	Thu Jan 5 11:59:46 2006
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Message:	Hi all I want to say is you guys have done a super job educating us horse people about how wonderful the fjord is. My wife and I have decided to go for it and buy one. I live outside New York and have we stables and ample land. Thanks again. We can't wait. My wife is so excited. Brad

From:	Kaye family
Date:	Sun Jan 1 12:30:27 2006
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Message:	Have a Happy New Year and thank you for a super website. Very enjoyable and cheery.

From:	Derek Casey and Kelly Casey
Date:	Fri Dec 30 12:30:27 2005
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Message:	Wow. This is a great site. We are deciding on a family pony for all the breeds. Your website has decided us. It's a fjord. Happy New Year.

From:	Sam, Helen, Jack, Rob, Andy
Date:	Tue Dec 27 16:58:46 2005
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Message:	Happy Christmas and New Year Everyone. XXXXXXXXX

From:	Emily
Date:	Sun Dec 25 13:23:40 2005
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Message:	No mine is the best. Her name is Ausdan Katya and she is G O R G O U S. Happy xmas. Love xxxx Emily

From:	Sanders Stable Fjord FANS
Date:	Sun Dec 25 13:20:02 2005
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Message:	Happy Christmas you lovely people. Thanks for all you did.

From:	Kim Spencer
Date:	Wed Dec 21 10:09:38 2005
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Message:	I am a very happy owner of the best fjord pony ever. Her name is Leah and she has the greatest character. She is very strong minded and the boss of me ha ha. I don't think i have ever met a horse/pony with so much personlity and i love her to bits xxxx

From:	Janie
Date:	Thu Dec 15 18:40:20 2005
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Message:	Hi, I have just got my fjord too. She came from Scotland and she is 13 hands high. I am sending her away to be schooled as she is very naughty and I hope that she can come home for Christmas as I am going on a ride with my friends on boxing day if she is behaved enough. My mum says if she turns out good she will buy a bigger fjord for my brother next year. Bye from Janie XX

From:	Rosie
Date:	Thu Dec 15 14:14:21 2005
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Message:	MY FJORD IS TOTALLY GORGOUS AND HAS SUCH A PERSONALLITY. WHEN HE IS IN HIS FEILD HE SHAKES HE HEAD IF HE IS HYPER OR DONE SOMETHING WRONG. I HAVE ONLY JUST GOT HIM DOWN FROM WALES AND ALREADY WE HAVE BONDED

From:	Nina Walters
Date:	Sun Dec 11 14:58:11 2005
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Message:	Thank you to the association for being patient with me in my fjord hunt. I am seeing a tremendous mare again next week and can't wait. I saw her today and wow. Thanks you kind people and I cant wait to be an owner of my very own fjord . XXX Nina

From:	Jo
Date:	Thu Nov 24 13:45:35 2005
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Message:	I have just bought a fjord mare which this fabulous society has found for me. I am so happy. Kisses and hugs. Jo

From:	James Peters
Date:	Thu Nov 24 13:43:57 2005
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Message:	Hi, I am looking for a loaner for my fjord mare. I will not be charging for keep. I will throw in all tack. I anticipate the loan to be for a year whilst I take a gap year from my education. My mare is good in all respects and has been hunted by a teenager. All calls to the society who will pass them on to me. No timewasters please.

From:	Caro
Date:	Wed Nov 23 16:07:51 2005
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Message:	HAPPY SHARER WANTED FOR GORGEOUS FJORD MARE I am looking for a new sharer for my gorgeous Norwegian Fjord mare. She is a fun, forward going but bombroof ride. She loves hacking and doing sponsored rides and tolerates schooling and has a very enthusiastic approach to jumping. Everyone from beginners to experienced riders enjoys riding her. She has a strong personality so not for a complete novice/child. She lives near Cobham in Surrey with my other horse on a quiet DIY livery with direct access to fantastic off road hacking and use of a new school. My instructor is available if you like lessons. I am looking for somone to love and enjoy her as much as me. I have a full time job and can't give both horses enough exercise. Must be happy and reliable. I am flexible as to what days. A financial contribution towards her keep will be required. Can email photos of her. Please caroline71long@hotmail.com or call 07968 996134

From:	Lucy
Date:	Fri Nov 11 16:27:40 2005
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Message:	I have a 14.2hnds fjord named Noffee. Fjords are a great breed to have as they are alot sturdier throughout winter than other breeds. Noffee,has forfilled everything you could ever ask of a pony and has taught me that horses have alot of love and affection to give!

From:
Date:	Thu Nov 3 15:09:05 2005
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Message:	Hi Rose, If you send an email to the society, I will respond to you as I don't live far away. I won't give my pesonal details out in public as there are certain people who say they love fjords who tend to pester people if they get a whiff of their address. The society is really good and they will send your details to me.

From:	Tanja
Date:	Wed Nov 2 15:46:56 2005
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Message:	Hi! I`m Tanja and I live in finland.I just love fjord horses, usually I`ll go help in one fjord horse stable with the stable works.There lives 13 fjord horses. there is some of them names:Kiken,Rudolf N�rup DK,Naust Flinka,Loms Trulte,Fjell Fix,Lognar,Narnia.. by the way do you know the fjord horse named Husar Halsnaes he is Rudolf`s father and Rudolf is born in denmark(year1991).I just saw some `Halsnaes� in this website. my e-mail address is tanya.karhapaa@suomi24.fi if you want send me some e-mail.this is really good website,and I`m sorry if my english is not good.. but keep on with this website!now I have to go

From:	astaroth - astaroth43@hotmail.com
Date:	Tue Nov 1 10:15:15 2005
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Message:	This is a great website and a credit to the stud and to the breed. My sister owns Ausdan Isabella which she bought from your stud as a yearling. She is one of the nicest animals i have ever know with the best temprament. Keep up the good work.

From:	Rose Hadden
Date:	Sun Oct 30 15:02:45 2005
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Message:	My 12 year old son has a 12 year old gelding, Orlando who is gorgeous and they love each other to bits. We live in St Albans in Hertfordshire. Just wondering if there are any other fjord owners nearby

From:	Harriet Cook!
Date:	Sun Oct 23 19:15:27 2005
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Message:	Im am cathie cooks daughter, i think that lyn helped her out alot. I have got on very well with my fjord. It is getting colder now ( as u know ) and my mare is like a big fluffy teddy bear and she looks even cuter! But the one problem is that i dont know wether to clip her or not because i thought they were ment ot be natural so i think that is what they are ment to be! I have just had a new horse, a british warmblood but i have clipped her because they are not the type of horses to stay natural fjords are!!!! someone reply to me xxxx harriet xxxx

From:	Jamie
Date:	Wed Oct 19 10:54:44 2005
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Message:	Hey guys, keep the website just as it is. It's a breed site for gods sake, not a games center. Your site is cool and I got top marks for my project because of you. Thanks. I don't reckon I could do that if it were full of stupid games. Cheers, Jamie

From:	Rosie
Date:	Tue Oct 18 18:08:06 2005
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Message:	I just want to say fjords are great. I own one called Bannoffe, and he is so cute. They are really good cofindance givers, and i learnt to ride on him! Fjords are lovely to own, because they are a pony you can build up a partnership with and most of all they become your best friend!!

From:	Nicholl B.
Date:	Tue Oct 11 21:11:41 2005
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Message:	Your website is cool but you should be able to copy your pictures or words off your web site for projects and stuff. You should also try and make it a little more fun like with games or something.

From:	abbey
Date:	Tue Oct 11 16:36:46 2005
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Message:	hey i love horses and i came across a really pretty fjord that i want from a girl i know off the internet that belongs to a fjord assosiation and i thought ill check it out (them out) your web is really great!!! by by: abbey

From:	Maria Sandersen
Date:	Sat Sep 24 19:53:41 2005
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Message:	I have so much enjoyed your lovely friendly website. It is one of the best I have visited. I am researching fjord poneys and your information is very good and readable. Bye

From:	Tracey King
Date:	Thu Sep 15 14:06:04 2005
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Message:	Thanks. Your help is appreciated indeed. If every society were as well organised, my different breeds would be a pleasure to deal with on the admin. Tracey

From:	Bethan Neilsen
Date:	Mon Sep 12 21:19:54 2005
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Message:	We saw a beautiful fjord in Carmarthen when we were on holiday two weeks ago. It moved wonderfully.

From:	mandy prescott
Date:	Fri Sep 2 20:37:01 2005
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Message:	Thanks for all your help. I am now the oh so proud owner of an oh so beautiful mare I have nicknamed Zoe. I am in heaven. A grateful mandy

From:	Sarah and Mike
Date:	Mon Aug 22 21:05:49 2005
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Message:	Thank you for taking us through the nightmare of losing our beloved fjord gelding Trold and thank you for putting us in touch with Polly from whom we have bought a wonderful mare. Thank you with all our hearts. You are tremendous people and a credit to equestrianism. XXXXX

From:	Abbie
Date:	Mon Aug 22 10:54:45 2005
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Message:	I don't know whether anyone will be able to help but my mum owned a fjord called Haaken but she was forced to sell him a few years ago and the new owners said they'd keep in touch but didn't! I believe they were moving near to a stud in Wales? If anyone knows anything it would be great to find out where he is now! Thanks, Abbie.

From:	Natalie Burns
Date:	Mon Aug 15 20:09:08 2005
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Message:	I too enjoyed looking at this wonderfull website. I liked the fjord. Now I love them.

From:	Fay Walters
Date:	Thu Aug 11 13:40:06 2005
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Message:	I have a number of fjords and I am always interested in the websites for this breed. I run a riding and driving club in the States and we voted on the best fjord website we have found. This one won easily. It is easy to navigate, it is extremely interesting and is not one of those sites you flip through. You become absorbed. Like the last person said.Well done.

From:	neil lorkin
Date:	Wed Aug 10 21:49:25 2005
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Message:	Well done, most interesting. My father, Leslie Lorkin was secretary of Richmond Royal Horse Show for several years. Best regards Neil Lorkin

From:	Christine
Date:	Wed Aug 10 13:20:39 2005
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Message:	I have spent a very enjoyable time on your website. It is very informative without being boring. It's a fine tribute to the fjord.

From:	Cathie Cook
Date:	Wed Aug 3 11:45:41 2005
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Message:	A very big thank you especially to Lyn and all others at the society for tracing our mares breeding. She came to us in March this year not having done very much ! She has now entered 3 shows - 2 dressage - and come 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th. We didn't believe she could jump at first, but my 12 year old daughter has now taken her over 3' successfully. She still has lots to learn, but the main thing she is very willing (and loveable with it )! Thank you all for your help and cooperation for the last few months, we certainly couldn't have done it without you.

From:	laura butterworth
Date:	Sat Jul 30 15:53:07 2005
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Message:	thanks for a lovely informative website

From:	Wayne and Emily North
Date:	Thu Jul 21 20:20:12 2005
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Message:	Thanks for all you are doing for the fjords in the UK.We have always loved the breed and most certainly we love ours. The children would bring her into the house if they could. We won the best family pony last weekend. Emily

From:	Norma
Date:	Tue Jul 19 12:17:49 2005
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Message:	I have just purchased a wonderful Fjord. She is everything I ever wanted in a horse. Thank you Society.

From:	Gemma
Date:	Mon Jul 18 23:18:25 2005
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Message:	I have been looking to buy my own Riding Fjord for quite a while. As soon as I saw my first Fjord I fell in love with the breed. If anyone knows of a Riding Fjord that is for sale and is a safe hack and has a kind temperament, please can you let me know? Lyn at the association has been more than helpful, but I am having no luck in finding one. I am prepared to travel! (Berkshire, ENGLAND)

From:	Annika Henderson
Date:	Sun Jul 17 14:37:35 2005
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Message:	I have loved my visit to your wonderful website. I looked at the fjords in the latest news and I am hooked. They are stunning. Thank you for an informative website. Annika

From:	Wendy Knox-Leet
Date:	Sun Jul 3 20:44:54 2005
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Message:	I saw a Fjord at a local show in a mountain and moorland class and absolutely fell in love. I am currently looking to purchase one.

From:	William and Natalie Prescott
Date:	Tue Jun 28 19:30:48 2005
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Message:	We have just bought two fjords and we are delighted with them in every way. They will be our family horses for a long time to come. We have registered them in the children's name so we will have to borrow them from time to time for a ride. First time we asked? Answer? no. Oh well. From a family of devotees

From:	Hannah
Date:	Mon Jun 20 22:12:00 2005
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Message:	Dear Fern Thank you for your message. I hope all went well at your first show (or that it will do when you go). I am also really happy to hear that someone else is perservering with their fjord (cross breed or pure bred) as I believe they really are lovely horses. Sometimes it is very hard to work out problems with an animal when you are not aware of what has caused the behaviour in the first place. I can only say that professional help and a softly softly approach is always best. Lots of different people will have advice to give and comments to make but well done for your acheivements so far with your mare and best of luck for the future.

From:	Davina Williams
Date:	Mon Jun 20 20:20:18 2005
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Message:	Just to tell you our family fjords are the kindest equines we have ever had the pleasure of owning. They are treasures and are everything that is written about the breed. We have no experience of X breds but common sense tells me they will have inherited 50% of the other breeds characteristics. The pure breds are angels. Davina

From:
Date:	Sun Jun 19 23:16:46 2005
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Message:	i did have professional help

From:	BHSI
Date:	Sun Jun 19 21:00:34 2005
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Message:	What in heavens name do you expect with breaking in a thoroughbred X whatever breed it is yourself unless you are qualified either by experience or training. TB's are extremely sensitive and require training in experienced hands. I strongly suggest you aquire some professional scooling for your horse.

From:	fern
Date:	Sun Jun 19 20:14:17 2005
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Message:	hi Hanna I have a fjord x troughbreed that I brought 2 years ago when she was two come on three I broke her in myself with lesson and yea I do have problems with her, on the ground you could not ask for a more loving kind horse but as soon as I get on her I get problems with her rearing. I have not give up on her as I love her so much and now she is great on the weekend I have just taken her out on the roads for the first time and I had no problems. we both enjoyed are self and will be doing it again soon I am taken her to her first show next week so fingers crossed so Hanna I would just like to say I am 16 years old and has had lots of problem with my mare so if I can do it so can you and I wish you the best of luck with you fjord and remember don�t give up cause it will pay of.

From:	Larry Bennett
Date:	Sun Jun 19 18:45:49 2005
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Message:	My Fjord gelding Banner has just been and done a 50 mile ride for RDA. We raised �400 and he was not even tired. I was though it was well worth it. We'll go for the 100 next. There is nothing to beat this breed.

From:	Edwina
Date:	Sun Jun 19 13:25:38 2005
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Message:	Hi, I'd like to also say thank you to the Society and Lyn for tracing my fjord too. The society are just great to have to fall back on and they never pressure you. They are a super lot. Edwina

From:	Joanna P
Date:	Sat Jun 18 18:37:17 2005
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Message:	I'd like to say a big thank you to the Society for tracing the lineage of my beautiful Fjord mare purely from her brands. I now know that she hails from Holland and I know more about her family tree than I do of my own!

From:	Martin Bennett
Date:	Sat Jun 18 17:50:28 2005
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Message:	I have worked with fjord horses for 25 years in the USA. I have read this site with great interest and have enjoyed it immensely. My attitude is why not praise folks when it is deserved. Have a nice day. Martin

From:	Elin
Date:	Tue Jun 14 15:29:06 2005
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Message:	If you look on the society website you can see the history of the fjord. It is traditional to cut the manes the way they do. It shows off the two colors. I also read somewhere it kept manes out of the way when the vikings were fighting.

From:	sharon
Date:	Tue Jun 14 15:05:53 2005
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Message:	can someone let me know why fjords manes are cut the way they are what the history is behind it thank you.

From:	Matt and Fay
Date:	Tue Jun 14 13:17:32 2005
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Message:	We too have just bought a fjord mare. She came from Tyneside. We are very pleased with her and she is everything we wanted in a family pony. She is easy to do all things with and even takes our 12 month old daughter on her back. It is a super breed. We are hooked.

From:	Elinor Kelly
Date:	Mon Jun 13 20:52:40 2005
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Message:	I have never been so pleased as I am with my new fjord. I must also congratulate the association on the help and advice given to me while pursuing my purchase. Your service is second to none and is to be highly recommended.

From:	Beverley Tait
Date:	Thu Jun 2 08:08:57 2005
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Message:	Wow. What a great site. I live in the USA and thought I would see what the UK has. What super fjords. I know about the great stallion Nikk Halsnaes. I saw him in Denmark many years ago when I was over there learning to judge. You guys are doing it right. Get the best, display the best, breed the best. Have a good day. Bev

From:	Rose
Date:	Fri May 27 08:30:03 2005
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Message:	Hi People To Hannah - you don't say how long you have had your fjord or where he came from. In my (limited) experience fjords are very quick learners and once they have learned a trick that works they keep doing it. I have a 13 year old mare who is good as gold - as long as she is doing something she wants to do. When she goes out with another horse she is a complete confidence giver. You could put a novice on her with no problems. Take her out on her own and she is a monster. Her trick is whipping round and running home. Absolutely impossible to stop in a snaffle. Turning her into a hedge did the trick. When I rode her in a pelham she could't turn round so she reared to turn. Didn't run off in a pelham though and we eventually finished the ride. The rearing happens any time there's something she doesn't want to do - Vets and needles - clipping, teeth rasping. She will learn that she can't get away with it eventually. After all, when we first got her she bit and barged. She doesn't do either now and will even step back when I have food in my hand. I'm getting quite fond of the old baggage now and she has produced a beautiful foal.

From:	William Long
Date:	Thu May 26 13:33:22 2005
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Message:	Thanks for all the assistance you gave us. Top rate office. Very efficient and helpful. We bought Helena from the Davis family. She passed the vet yesterday. My family are eager to get her so we are off to Yorkshire on Saturday. Sincerely yours William

From:	Dennis Cane
Date:	Mon May 23 19:49:16 2005
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Message:	I enjoyed my nostalgic visit. I had a fjord 15 years ago. It came from the Maple Stud in Surrey. Unfortunately he became incurably lame and that ended my riding days. I was 83 at the time so I think I am too old now to do anything but voyeur. Thank you.

From:	Andrew McBride
Date:	Sun May 22 21:32:11 2005
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Message:	Hi, I would like to say what a super website this is. It is a mine of information. I am considering importing a super stallion I have seen in Norway. I will register him here as soon as he arrives and hope to breed with him next year. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful help. This is a society well worth it's weight in gold.

From:	Georgina
Date:	Fri May 13 23:26:36 2005
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Message:	I now have a fjord that meets my requirements. Thank you

From:	Georgina McManus
Date:	Wed May 11 22:40:49 2005
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Message:	I might be interested. If you would please tell the society all about it as I will only buy one fully registered with the society. I want a fjord who is good looking and decently schooled. No pullers or pig minded strong rides. I don't want one that looks like a bull, I want a good sort with shoulder. If yours fits the bill, let me know through the society.

From:	stephanie campbell
Date:	Wed May 11 21:31:57 2005
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Message:	i am cosidering selling a fjord mare 8 years. just wondered if there was any interest?

From:	SOCIETY OFFICE
Date:	Mon May 9 14:03:30 2005
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Message:	JUST TO REMIND YOU ALL. PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE IF YOU HAVE NOT GOT A FJORD SOCIETY PASSPORT YET FOR YOUR FJORD. IT IS NOW A LEGAL REQUIREMENT TO HAVE AN UP TO DATE PASSPORT IN YOUR NAME IF YOU ARE THE OWNER. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PHONE FOR ADVICE, YOU ARE WELCOME. OUR CONTACT NUMBER IS 0870 41 555 41 (NORMAL NATIONAL RATES) SOCIETY HQ

From:	sue cummins
Date:	Sun May 8 22:28:09 2005
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Message:	i bought my fjord in august 04.what a great move. she is so stunning i always get stopped and asked lots of questions. she is such a confidence giver . i will never part with her.

From:	Janet Jorgensen
Date:	Sun May 8 17:41:52 2005
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Message:	Hi, I have a cross bred and he is wonderful. It really depends on what yours Hannah is crossed with as to whether it would have a fjord like temperament. I have ridden lots in Norway as I lived there for years. I never had a problem with any fjord horse. Of course there are exceptions and maybe yours is. Try sending it for re-schooling.

From:	Brian Oldfield
Date:	Sun May 8 17:37:55 2005
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Message:	I have read your website and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. We have three fjords all registered and we are lucky enough to have miles of forest to ride in. There is always a squabble as to who rides which one and I always end up with the slow one. He is rather a sweetie though. I fell off last week and he waited for me. How great is that. My last horse would have p...ed off big time. My wifes fjord is an 8 year old mare who is miss perfect. The kids have a big soft mare called ally. So we are three satisfied fjord owners. Brian and family

From:	stephanie campbell
Date:	Sun May 8 15:55:40 2005
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Message:	Have recently bought a fjord pony for my 9 year old daughter. wondered if there are any more fjord owners locally to us? We are in Markfield. Leicestershire.

From:	Annella
Date:	Sat May 7 20:55:54 2005
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Message:	Very nice website. Very informing thank you.

From:	Jed Walsh
Date:	Sat May 7 18:58:42 2005
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Message:	Hello Hannah, why did you buy him? Was he drugged? If he was OK when you bought him you must have changed him perhaps. If he was the same when you tried him, why didn't you walk away? I have a Fjord gelding and he is tops. He is well bred. I agree with the last person. Breeding is important but it can't solve everything. Schooling is vital. You probably need to send him to a competent yard for schooling.

From:	Mary & Vincent Taylor
Date:	Sat May 7 18:48:58 2005
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Message:	Thanks for all your help. We are now the proud owners of a fabulous fjord mare. She will stay with us always. XXXXXXXXXXXX

From:	Penny Young
Date:	Wed May 4 10:54:40 2005
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Message:	Hi, I intend to do long distance with my beautiful fjord mare. She is from the Ausdan Stud too. She is stunning. I live just outside Gretna and can't wait for the summer. Good luck to all who do lond distance with fjords. They are the best. XXXXXX

From:	sharon
Date:	Tue May 3 16:48:35 2005
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Message:	recently brought a beautifull fjord ausdan karl ted for short, planning to do long distance riding with him i would be interested to hear from anyone else who is doing the same thing.

From:	Mrs A Gardner
Date:	Thu Apr 21 14:48:39 2005
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Message:	Brilliant website keep up the good work. Going back a few messages earlier.I have a 14.2 Dun mare who was out of a pure fjord horse by a catherston stallion.She has all the markings of a fjord but the build of a warmblood, she is really stunning.I have bred a foal from her by a welton stallion and she is also oozing quality- so I would recommend anyone to cross their fjord mare with a quality stallion as if they are as lucky as me they will be really pleased.

From:	Anne Carmichael
Date:	Mon Mar 21 14:49:31 2005
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Message:	I have a fjord mare for sale. Why don't you contact the society and they will give you details. I don't advertise my number. Anne

From:	Andrew Kelly
Date:	Fri Mar 18 20:38:48 2005
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Message:	I tend to agree with Penny. I had a fjord X highland from Scotland many years ago and it was a bit temperamental. It was neither one or other. I now have a pure bred fjord and what a vast difference in temperament, vitality and intelligence. I use her for everything from family pony to pleasure driving. So come on Louise, use your fjord mare properly. If you want to breed, breed pure or if you want lightness or height, use one of our country's top class TB's or the like. Goodness knows our country has enough mish mashes. A.K

From:	Louise
Date:	Thu Mar 17 20:56:50 2005
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Message:	I now own my 2nd Fjord - they are so cute & unique! My mare also has successfully produced a colt foal who is cross Highland breeding. I do hope the new owners of my old Fjord Domino are v happy with him & that he is doing well, if you know him/new owners. Just thought I'd also say I've been doing lots of schooling work, mini jumping & plan to attend a Jump Day in the future. Also I would like to try Side Saddle if it fits me AND my pony!! so maybe Deborah from Pembrokeshire could get in touch!

From:	Richard Kelly
Date:	Sun Mar 13 15:52:08 2005
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Message:	Top site. We in the Owners Fjord Club in Canada have voted this best website for the breed. So much interesting infomation. RK

From:	genny
Date:	Mon Feb 28 19:45:40 2005
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Message:	First rate web pages. Very enjoyable. Thanks for the nostalgic visit. I am Norwegian and I am proud that you in the UK are taking such pride in our wonderful breed.

From:	Andrew Richardson
Date:	Thu Feb 17 16:09:58 2005
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Message:	I have looked into different breeds for my daughter and wish to tell you this is the most informative, down to earth website I have found. I will be in touch about buying a fjord horse later in the year. Thank you, A Richardson

From:	Peggy and Norman
Date:	Sat Feb 12 09:16:29 2005
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Message:	This is the best site for Fjords around the net. It is so informative. We are going to be looking for a lovely fjord soon and will be back. Thanks again.

From:	Dave Thomas
Date:	Wed Feb 2 20:11:40 2005
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Message:	Sunny our fjord mare is doing great. She is a great leveller too. She has a home for life. We will drive her this year and it will open up a new horizon for us. Thank you for your support.

From:	Dan Holloway
Date:	Mon Jan 31 19:00:34 2005
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Message:	Thanks for all your help and advice. We now have a much loved fjord who the children adore. The house is so quiet now as they are at the stables. I can use the playstation. He's worth it for that alone. Thanks again. You give a top class service.

From:	FJORD HORSE NATIONAL STUDBOOK ASSOCIATION OFFICE
Date:	Sat Jan 29 17:14:37 2005
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Message:	WE ARE PLEASED TO SAY THE GUESTBOOK IN UP AND RUNNING AFTER BEING FILLED UP TO CAPACITY AGAIN. WE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK YOU FOR SENDING IN SO VERY MANY E-MAILS OF SUPPORT AND FOR MAKING SUCH PLEASANT COMMENTS ABOUT OUR WEBSITE. WE WON'T ENTER ALL THE COMMENTS HERE AS THE GUESTBOOK WOULD BE FILLED AGAIN IN NO TIME AND ANDREW OUR WEBSITE INSTRUCTOR WOULD PROBABLY BLOW HIS NORMALLY VERY COOL COMPOSURE!! HAVE A GREAT NEW YEAR 2005 AND ENJOY YOUR WONDERFUL FJORD HORSES.

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