At the heart of our breeding
program is Claylee's Cole by Mid's Colby. Born in
1992, Cole is a strong, compact 13.2 hh with
excellent conformation, and an intelligent,
willing temperament. He currently weighs 1050
lbs. He received an A in his riding tests and a
very high 2nd premium score at the 1998 Dutch
keuring at Saltspring Island. (Bob and Joke Van
Bon) He scored consistently with 8's and 9's in
obedience and behavior and 19/20 on character.
This gentle, kind temperament is very noticeable
in his offspring. He was Grand Champion Draft
Horse at the Saanich Fair, 1997 and Reserve Grand
Champion of 1996. He has powerful hindquarters
and good movement for both riding and driving.
Although new to the sport, he has been very
reliable at Combined Driving events, winning
second in training division (large pony) at the
Victoria Driving Trials in 1999. Cole is
available for standing at stud to registered
Fjord mares only. Stud fees: $750 Cdn.
Our 3 gentle mares and stallion are
utilized for breeding, English Equitation
lessons, trail riding, driving, and for shows.
They posses the classic European breed standards
with ample bone, correct length of neck, straight
movement with lots of stride, grand head with
wide forehead, huge eyes, heavy jowls and narrow
muzzles. We breed for a temperament which is
gentle, and easy to handle in all situations with
a willingness to work in all equestrian
disciplines. We believe that our constant
handling and year round training programs ensure
a supple and athletic Fjord which is excellent
both as a saddle or driving animal. Our
stallion lives in a natural pasture with the herd
on a year-round basis. Mares and foals are
returned to the herd within a week of birth and
there is space and hills on which to play and
build up muscle. Mares are generally ready again
for trail riding three weeks after foaling. Foals
are extensively imprint trained, handled by both
children and adults and have extensive ground
work done before they are two.
Guests are welcome to visit and
familiarize themselves with our fjords at any
time.
Shipping can be arranged for any
sale. There is no quarantine, taxes or duty on
horses shipped to the United States.
Norwegian Fjord
Horses
