From:	Anne
Date:	Sun Apr 29 07:52:09 2001
Message:	I too offer my congratulations on a super site. One thing though. I looked at  the other website and I noticed the stallion Magnus advertised at stud. Is  that the one I saw as a foal at the Ausdan Stud some years ago? I notice it  does not have a prefix and the others do yet its pedigree is Ausdan. The  little stallion Viking has a prefix. Maybe you could explain please. I breed  cats and we have a prefix I also breed ponies and use my prefix. If an animal  is good enough to use its breeder should be recognised don't you think? Do I  detect a little bit of spite? Not good for the breed don't you agree?    Anne

From:	Andrew & Linda at Malvern.
Date:	Sat Apr 28 22:28:57 2001
Message:	Hi Lyn and John,  Many congratulations on an interesting and informative site. You are both doing  a tremendous job and I look forward to learning more in the future. Hope to  see you at the Three Counties Show next time it is held. Best Wishes.

From:	Reiner Kunz
Date:	Sun Apr 22 09:21:11 2001
Message:	Hallo to all Friends of Fjordhorses!    Congratulations to your Website! I'm Webmaster of the IGF  (Interessengemeinschaft Fjordpferd), this is the German Fjord-Horse  Association. I have now set a link to your Website in our linklist. The IGF you  can find on http://www.igfjordpferd.de    Greatings from Germany  Reiner Kunz

From:	Email friends!
Date:	Wed Apr 18 08:47:39 2001
Message:	Hi!  I am a happy girl, my name is Sofia and Ilove fjordhorses! I am 15 years old. I  live in Sweden. I take care and ride two fjordhorses. I will have email  friends! Please Write to me!    /// Sofia ###

From:	Ann Partridge
Date:	Tue Apr 17 18:31:19 2001
Message:	Oh what beautiful fjord ponies. I am envious. You should be proud.  Ann Partridge

From:	Penny Longford
Date:	Mon Apr 16 07:17:08 2001
Message:	You have a great professional site there. I browsed it all evening. The fjords  are gorgeous without a doubt. The cyber vet Jeremy is quite a catch too by all  accounts. Thanks, you have made me look at fjords in a different way. Gorgeous  they are but I surely did not know they were so versatile. Great promotional  site.  Penny

From:	SOCIETY OFFICE
Date:	Sun Apr 15 11:33:52 2001
Message:	To Nichola,    We might indeed know something of your fjord. E.mail us and we will try and  help you find out about him. Thank you for your kind comments about the  website

From:	Nichola Peace
Date:	Sat Apr 14 20:17:34 2001
Message:	I loan a Norwegian fjord called Rolo and am trying to find out some of his  history. He currently lives in Hillingdon in Middlesex and I know the owner of  the yard bought him from a riding school in the South which also had another  Fjord for sale. He is now about 16 years old - and unfortunately this is all I  know! Does any of this very small amount of information ring a bell with  anyone?! I spent a year at the National Fjord Horse Stud in Norway and have  been soooooo fortunate to find one of these amazing horses in the UK. Thanks  for a great site - and any help you may be able to give me!

From:	Katherine King
Date:	Wed Apr 11 23:40:44 2001
Message:	Some years ago, we purchased a fjord from Kevinclathder Stud in Wales. We have  had great pleasure from her and love her dearly. We had her checked by the vet  and we wonder if he is The Cyber Vet everyone is talking about. If he is, he  was ever so dishy. We would love to see a photo of him to see if he is the  same one and if he is he will remind us of our start with fjords. We have a  picture of Lyn with Gemmie which has pride of place as the first one in our  ever growing album. We are not allowed to ride at present because of the foot  and mouth but we are still enjoying our horsey activities. We are spending  more time on the net and we rank this site as one of the best.  Good luck to you all,    Kate.

From:	Amanda and friends
Date:	Tue Apr 10 01:31:35 2001
Message:	We are at a birthday party and are having a great time. We ride a fjord in  Tiverton and she is tops. She was very ill last year and we looked after her  every day. She recovered and is on top form now. Can we pllleeeaaassseee see  a piccy of the ciber vet jeremy. Go on let us have just one pic.  Amanda,Cindy, Rebecca & Peg.

From:	Cathy
Date:	Mon Apr 9 15:41:55 2001
Message:	This site is a great tribute to fjords. On of my friends owns a fjord called  Maple Mermaid the 2nd and i was wondering did she have any brothers or sisters?  i know her parents are Maple Viking and Maple Mermaid but i was just wondering  did she have any brothers or sisters from the same parents and if so were they  in the gallery?

From:	Mary Griffiths
Date:	Sun Apr 8 18:27:19 2001
Message:	Lovely visit. So informative and friendly. Thank you to everyone who has  helped to make this a site such a delight. I will come often. I used to ride  these lovely beauties in Norway as a child. It brings back nostalgic  memnories. I love England but I miss home. This is the next best thing.    Mary

From:	Eddie Lynch
Date:	Thu Mar 29 23:36:19 2001
Message:	I am interested in fjords and I have just done a project about them. I TOOK  THE INFORMATION FROM THIS SITE and got top marks. Thanks I owe you one. You  are just great. The ponies are the best. I particularly like the quality of  them compared with their images in books and on some sites.    I am grateful. Ed

From:	Peggy Pearson
Date:	Sun Mar 25 22:41:40 2001
Message:	The article in Equine World is really interesting. The fjords are really  gorgeous. This is a great website. I have found it enormously enjoyable.  Peggy

From:	Norma Phillips
Date:	Sun Mar 18 14:19:43 2001
Message:	We do love these ponies. We have been to see one in Devon and after visiting  this site we are going to purchase it. We will certainly communicate with you  about it and get it registered. Thank you for making our minds up.    Norma and family

From:	Ruth Turner
Date:	Sat Mar 17 18:06:37 2001
Message:	I enjoyed looking at your site very much. A very professional and informative  approach. Thank you for the foot & mouth details and thank you for this very  interesting guestbook. What a super breed.  Ruth

From:	Rachel Turner
Date:	Tue Mar 13 22:11:35 2001
Message:	I would just like to put on record I enjoyed my visit and I think this is one  of the best sites on the net. You are very up to date and I thank you for the  information on foot & mouth.. Also, thank you for your offer about the  tickets.  Rachel

From:	Patricia
Date:	Sat Mar 10 13:45:21 2001
Message:	Thanks for all the new information on foot & mouth disease. I will not be  taking my fjord out until there is no risk.

From:	Annette Young
Date:	Sat Mar 10 13:40:49 2001
Message:	I have had a great time on your site. I liked fjords, now I love fjords. I  will most surely visit again. You are also to be praised for the detailed  explanation of foot and mouth disease. I hate to leave. Annette

From:	Chris Atkins
Date:	Tue Mar 6 11:43:29 2001
Message:	Both my family and myself would like to thank you for a wonderful visit. We  are so glad there is a society who thinks of everything for their visitors.  Good on you for the foot and mouth information and for the Spanish Riding  School offer.

From:	Patricia Norris & Anne Gregson
Date:	Thu Mar 1 07:59:43 2001
Message:	We would also like to thank the society for its very informative explanation of  foot & mouth disease. As it was presumably put on there by the cyber vet  Jeremy Jones could we now have a picture of him, maybe alongside the  information. We are all a crowd of liveries in Bedfordshire and we all  gathered around Pat's computer last night to read what we should and should not  do about Foot & Mouth Disease. Thank you Jeremy Jones Cyber Vet, you and the  society have helped us all a lot. We are now waiting to see if you look as  good as you work. Bet you do.

From:	Becky King
Date:	Thu Mar 1 06:25:43 2001
Message:	I agree with Marie. Well done on the foot & mouth information section. I too  feel more informed now. What a relief to read correct information instead of  some of the newspaper sensationalism that is being written.Some of it is so  full of contradictions It is good to see your information is from MAFF and not  what you think yourselves. We are very grateful to you and we will straight  away stop riding on the roads as they go past sheep farms. We now understand  how easily things can spread.What an awful time you have to go through with  those people and their unfriendly messages. What is the matter with them? I  can tell you one thing, they love themselves not fjords. They present  themselves as spiteful individuals so you just carry on the great work.  Fabulous, informative site. Bec

From:	Marie Ashford
Date:	Wed Feb 28 21:41:56 2001
Message:	Thank you for the information on foot and mouth disease.I feel so much better  now that i understand it more.I have told my friends to visit your web site.  You are always first to deliver,well done.

From:	SOCIETY OFFICE
Date:	Wed Feb 28 11:46:13 2001
Message:	Yet again we find ourselves having to intervene because of inappropriate use of  this guestbook. This miss-use has also resulted in a formal complaint being  made regarding the content of some of the messages. We cannot constantly censur  the guestbook, and we cannot of course be responsible for what others place on  it.  With the country in the grip of a farming crisis it is a pity that these people  cannot put their efforts into something more worthwhile than trying to score  points by putting provocative messages on a public guestbook. What must the  Fjord fraternity look like to others? We are sure that Gladys Williams voices  all our views concerning the very real and worrying time the farming community  are facing. Let us all spare a thought and a prayer for them. The majority of  the country is rallying to do their bit, and with the 'horse-world's' close  connections to agriculture it is even more important that we take it seriously  and be seen to be taking it seriously. Even events unconnected with farming  are being cancelled in the hope of helping a little.  We suggest that those of you who waste your time, and ours, with these silly  antics, divert your energies into helping in any way you can to stop the spread  of this terrible virus.  We will leave the two messages on the guestbook, (others have been removed),to  illustrate the point, and explain why this statement has been issued.  We implore these people to stop using this guestbook as a battleground.  Please, as stated previously, do something useful instead. You will find  comprehensive details of what our country is going through, the nature of the  virus, and what you can do to help, on this website. DO take a look, just go  to our 'Home Page' and click the flashing button.    SOCIETY OFFICE

From:	Veronica Reynolds
Date:	Fri Feb 23 19:48:52 2001
Message:	I am well impressed. I live in France and there is a fjord in my village who I  see every day when I go to work. It is so nice to look at your gallery and see  the fun you arre having with them. Good luck to you all .    Veronica

From:	Hanna
Date:	Fri Feb 23 00:11:50 2001
Message:	I love the Fjord breed, as does my mom, and I love to see different sites,  this is a great one! I am actually in the process of looking for one  to buy! Again, great site!

From:	Jennifer and fjord fans
Date:	Thu Feb 22 16:07:11 2001
Message:	Really enjoyed our visit again. We have a message for the society office.  Please don't keep the Cyber Vet Jeremy to yourselves. You still haven't given  us a piccy of him. Please please can we have one? If he is anything to do  with lovely fjords he must be a bit of allright. Come on, share him with us.We  all work in the same department and we need a fix of fjords and their chief vet  to break into the boredom.  Jennifer and the fjord fans

From:	Cheryl
Date:	Thu Feb 22 04:17:42 2001
Message:	I enjoyed my visit very much. Please drop by our site if you get the chance.  http://www.equine-research-inc.com

From:	SOCIETY OFFICE
Date:	Tue Feb 20 08:27:08 2001
Message:	We again ask that unfriendly messages be left off our guestbook. Judging by the  message from 'D.S' left here on Sat.Feb 17, the messages from the original  perpetrator have now been joined by messages from those who seem to have a  grieviance against that person. Please keep your in-fighting to your own  guestbooks. Ours should not be used as a battleground for your problems

From:	John Thomas
Date:	Mon Feb 19 06:33:43 2001
Message:	I do hope you have gotten rid of that appalling foreign virus now,as it does  spoil a very good website carry on the good work...

From:	Becky
Date:	Sun Feb 18 21:39:31 2001
Message:	I also think this is a great site. The best site for fjords in the whole  world. I did not like those horrible people that were leaving those horrible  messages though. You told them off about otto Amy. I did look at the  pictures like you said and otto looks lovely.  Becky age 12

From:	Amy
Date:	Sun Feb 18 19:22:44 2001
Message:	i would like to thank the society office for giving me the information about my  fjord Maple Acorn. This is a great site!

From:	Melanie Wood
Date:	Sat Feb 17 15:32:23 2001
Message:	I too have been to the Ausdan Stud and I can tell you they have fjords to die  for. I am so envious. They have a beautiful grey fjord stallion who gives you  kisses. They have a mare who when you are on her back, she turns round a licks  you. Ohhhhhhh dream on. I want one.

From:	SOCIETY OFFICE
Date:	Sat Feb 17 15:30:57 2001
Message:	Of course your question does not offend Peter. Thank you for being so  courteous. Our owners have submitted the stallions they wish to stand at stud  for this year and a list has been sent to our webmaster for updating of our  2000 listing which is still on this website. Some owners do not want their full  details listed and the office has been asked to pass on those details to  interested people. This we will gladly do if you or anyone else e.mails us  with your requirements. The details of others are on the website.    SOCIETY OFFICE

From:	Peter
Date:	Sat Feb 17 14:51:36 2001
Message:	I hope I don't offend anyone by asking this question, but what are the names of  the fjord stallions standing at stud in the UK? Is it possible to publish a  list of them as I'm sure that stud owners would be glad of the publicity.

From:	Hugh Green
Date:	Sat Feb 17 09:15:45 2001
Message:	I am happy to see your worthy guestbook back on track. Some of the recent  comments from so-called fjord lovers bear the hallmarks of mental instability.  I suggest the ring leader is a recluse type individual who has 'blossomed'  under cover of the internet. Obsessive people with inferiority problems are  often just the type you have had to cope with. Do continue just the way you  are.

From:	Marie Ashford
Date:	Thu Feb 15 21:05:06 2001
Message:	Okay, i have been silent until now. I have read over the past several days the  dreadful comments and accusations been thrown around the guestbook. I like many  others visit the questbook often to view and enjoy the friendly comments from  other happy Fjord Horse owners or Fjord Horse lovers. I am appalled by what i  am now seeing.THIS MUST STOP! Leave these people alone. We know we are in the  capable hands of people who care about the future of the Fjord Horse.

From:	Henry O'Malley
Date:	Thu Feb 15 07:19:48 2001
Message:	I often take a look at this site before work and have been fascinated by the  rude and offensive, often doubled meaning messages left by people who bear all  the hallmarks of initially, jealousy and following on, the trapped in a corner  syndrome. That is my opinion of course. I am interested in statistics among  other things and have been studying the Norwegian Fjord horse stallions in  England, Scotland and Wales. It is interesting to note Ausdan Stud, who have  been the subject of so much debate it seems, are responsible for almost all of  the stallions standing in these isles of ours. A very important stud it  appears to me and one worthy of congratulations and thanks. It also seems to  me that it expresses no jealousy of its own, as it has distributed its  stallions among other studs and not kept them within its own ownership or worse  still, gelded its surplus. That ought to be some large chunks of food for  thought among those of you who appear to wish to destroy this fine breed of  animal and you surely will as the public at large will not like what is is  seeing. Noble as the Norwegian Fjord is, there are a great number of other  ponies equally beautiful within our islands. You should be grateful to the  Ausdan Stud and openly thank it . You 'enjoy?' the horses you have today,  largely due to the work of that stud. Just my humble observations.  Henry

From:	Anne Benson
Date:	Wed Feb 14 19:28:06 2001
Message:	Forget all about the negative people, you have a positive site and we love it.  Keep up the good work.    Anne and family

From:	Melanie
Date:	Wed Feb 14 19:03:29 2001
Message:	I do hope those terrible people stay off your guestbook. They really are evil

From:	Peggy Kelly
Date:	Tue Feb 13 21:49:25 2001
Message:	I think this site, its fjords and its people are just fine. How can anyone be  so childish as to leave some of the stupid messages I have seen today and  yesterday. All this about the Ausdan Stud. When I went there two summers ago  I was treated with courtesy and generosity. I saw the stallions, the young  ones, the young mares and the main herd. Nothing was hidden and I loved my  visit. Like Cathy, I would stay forever if I could. I met Lyn and she was  charming. Do try and act your age you people unless you belong to a retarded  childrens group you have no excuse for your behaviour  Peggy a fjord admirer and show judge

From:	SOCIETY OFFICE
Date:	Tue Feb 13 13:17:24 2001
Message:	A message to the friendly, serious fjord-lovers who visit the website of the  ONLY EU RECOGNISED FJORD BREEDING SOCIETY IN GREAT BRITAIN. The Fjord Horse  National Stud Book Association of Great Britain.   In the last few hours, it has been announced that a new computer-virus has been  speeding around the computers of the world. At the same time our website -  once again - is being violated by a little group of terrorists, whose main  purpose seems to be only to destroy, to insinuate and to insult.   We have a special comment to pass to you people who like to destroy: why don't  you continue this game of yours on your own website and let this one be what it  is intended to be: an informative website about the beautiful Norwegian  Fjordhorse, whose temperament seems to be much better than the temperament of  some of the people who 'pretend' to take an interest in our magnificent breed.

From:	SOCIETY OFFICE
Date:	Tue Feb 13 12:37:27 2001
Message:	Kathy,    If you e.mail the society we will give you the information you require on  Nina. We are about to put something on-site about her. As you used to own  her you might like to contact us direct before we do. Do e.mail or telephone.    Thank you for your nice comments about one of our important studs and more  importantly, as you rightly say, the glorious fjords.  Thanks to people like you, our guestbook is getting back to how it should be.

From:	Kathy Whitehead
Date:	Tue Feb 13 12:16:18 2001
Message:	I have also been to the Ausdan Stud both in Wales and to the one near Luton  before Lyn and John moved to Wales. If I had my way I would go there again and  never leave! I used to own Maple Nina and wonder whether anyone knows where  she is now? I'd love to hear about her. Long live the glorious Fjords!    Kathy

From:	SOCIETY OFFICE
Date:	Tue Feb 13 11:57:37 2001
Message:	TO ANNE    Thank you. A most refreshing and amusing comment. Sorry, we must decline  your request for a more boring site much as we like to oblige our guests.  Anyway, your message alone has made it even more interesting. Come again  anytime.

From:	Anne
Date:	Tue Feb 13 10:31:04 2001
Message:	I am sorry but I have to make a negative comment about your website. It is too  GOOD. I have just spent a thoroughly fascinating hour (that I can ill afford)  reading every word and drooling over the beautiful pictures. And what is more,  I know I will have to return for another visit before long!    I think perhaps you should make it more boring!

From:	SOCIETY OFFICE
Date:	Tue Feb 13 06:05:45 2001
Message:	Thank you Sharon. We most certainly will.

From:	Sharon
Date:	Mon Feb 12 23:14:06 2001
Message:	A lovely and informative site you have. I would like to invite you to add your  link to my links page so others will find out about this terrific site. Please  visit http://www.geocities.com/mountedsquadhorses  and fill out the link submission form.

From:	Tom Peterson
Date:	Mon Feb 12 20:13:27 2001
Message:	Are you people completely mad? This site is a credit to fjords . I suggest  you remember that.

From:	amy
Date:	Mon Feb 12 19:37:36 2001
Message:	jenifer - of course there is an ausdan stud and of course there is an otto if  you would like some prof go onto the gallery and you can see some pictures of  him! Could you please STOP putting insulting messages onto the guest book - it  is not there for you to insult the stud and to promote yours!

From:	Brenda Manning
Date:	Sun Feb 11 21:45:01 2001
Message:	I have seen the beautiful Ausdan Stud stallions last Autumn. I saw beautiful  animals innocent of all human jealousies. I saw their pedigrees on their doors  and people willing to discuss anything with me. Get a life Jennifer. It  sounds like you need one.

From:	The Langford girls
Date:	Sun Feb 11 19:37:01 2001
Message:	We had a super time at Ausdan Stud when we went to see a foal last summer. The  scenery is spectacular. They have a huge indoor riding arena and a big menage  next to it. There was a lovely blue fjord stallion in the paddock and a herd  of mares in the big fields. We were allowed to ride the fjords, oh what a  treat and we just loved our tour of the stud.  We are going to try and visit again this year if we can

From:	Anton Jenner
Date:	Sun Feb 11 19:31:05 2001
Message:	I can vouch for the fact the Ausdan Stud is going strong. I visited it last  year, had a wonderful day and was treated to the sight of a mass of blonde  girls appearing over the hill to meet me. A sight to remember I can assure you.

From:	Amy
Date:	Sun Feb 11 18:36:16 2001
Message:	thank-you very much for he information about Maple Acorn. I shall send you some  photos of her later so can put them on your website!

From:	SOCIETY OFFICE
Date:	Sun Feb 11 14:00:20 2001
Message:	To Timothy    To answer your questions, when our Secretary Lyn returns in the week we will  ask her about Frivolity for you.  Yes the Ausdan Stud is going strong and is bigger than ever. It has several  stallions and is importing another soon . Its herd of mares have 80 acres of  beautiful countryside to cavort in and the foals in the summer are a beautiful  sight. Many of the mares are descendants of some of the best from the Maple  Stud and others are of new lines. The Ausdan Stud also has land overlooking the  sea which is where the stallions go on holiday from work and stud duties. It  also uses it's other name of Cilyblaidd Manor and the Society Offices are  housed in a part of its estate.    The Maple Stud was indeed disbanded due to the death of the great Mrs Janet  Kidd without whom Fjords would never have gained the momentum they did in our  country.  We hope that answers some of your questions.  Regards to you  SOCIETY OFFICE

From:	Timothy Harkness
Date:	Sun Feb 11 10:16:21 2001
Message:	Society Office - Thank you for confirming the information about Maple Acorn and  for updating me about the society vet, Dr Kold. It is amazing to think that it  was ten years ago since Dr Kold moved on - time passes so quickly! Does the  society office not know what became of Maple Frivolity by Nils? She was such a  marvellous creature and a real favourite of mine. It is very sad indeed that  the Maple Stud no longer breeds these marvellous ponies anymore and that all we  are left with are the memories of how things used to be. I remember that Ausdan  Stud at one time used to breed many fjords, but alas we never see or hear about  Ausdan stock these days. It would be nice to know if Ausdan Stud, like the  famous Maple Stud, is now also defunct.

From:	SOCIETY OFFICE
Date:	Sun Feb 11 06:54:16 2001
Message:	Timothy, you are right about Maple Acorn. We are preparing some interesting  information for Amy on the subject which we are sure she will enjoy.  Dr Kold was an excellent Society Vet and his Danish roots certainly helped the  society in its early years. He grew up with fjords in his midst and taught us  many things.When we asked him to judge a class, those classes were always  bigger than usual with the emphasis on female handlers. In the early 90's he  went on to specialise and his place was taken by Mike Daniells M.R.C.V.S who  did a sterling job for us. Our present Hon. Veterinary Surgeon, Jeremy Jones,  reminds us of Dr Kold in many ways. Even down to the 'Fan Club'.    SOCIETY OFFICE

From:	Timothy Harkness
Date:	Sat Feb 10 22:54:35 2001
Message:	Amy - I know the mare Maple Acorn was by Maple Viking ex Maple Mermaid and was  owned by a family called Hoskins. If I recall correctly, she was unable to  have offspring, but the society office would know more about this. Am I correct  in thinking that her full sister is Maple Mermaid 2, who must be getting on for  twenty-four years old now? I remember Dr Kold M.R.C.V.S was very taken with  Maple Acorn at an early breed show at Maple Stud in Surrey. By the way,  whatever happended to Dr Kold, who was so actively involved with the society  until a few years ago? Finally, I was thinking recently of a mare called Maple  Frivolity by Nils. What did become of her? Is she still alive and well?

From:	SOCIETY OFFICE
Date:	Sat Feb 10 15:51:13 2001
Message:	To Amy,    Yes indeed we can tell you all about Maple Acorn. You will be pleased to know  she is registered with our society and has society papers which of course stay  with her for life. We will e.mail you with further information and maybe even  a picture of her from her past.    SOCIETY OFFICE

From:	amy dacre
Date:	Sat Feb 10 15:13:38 2001
Message:	hi my name is amy dacre and i own a Norweigen Fjord pony. She is 18 years old  adn i was wondering if there was any way you could trace her parents. Her show  name is Maple Acorn but i don't know if she that is her birth name. I heard she  came from a big Fjord stud but if you find any information on her or her  ansestors i would be very grateful. If you don't have the facilitys to do this  i would be equally gratefull for some information about how to find her roots.  my email address is amydacre@hotmail.com the only other information i can give  you is that she was born april 1982

From:	SOCIETY OFFICE
Date:	Sun Feb 4 11:27:19 2001
Message:	THANK YOU BECKY

From:	Becky
Date:	Sun Feb 4 11:21:29 2001
Message:	I also saw Sofia's message on the guestbook and copied her e.mail address and  it's buz_14@hotmail.com I hope this will be of help to the society office and  Sally.

From:	Benny Josephson from France
Date:	Sat Feb 3 12:28:38 2001
Message:	Hi Guys,    I just love this site. Very information friendly and refreshing.    Benny

From:	Sally Mallary
Date:	Sat Feb 3 10:12:44 2001
Message:	Earlier this week I noticed on your GuestBook that Sofia from Sweden was  looking for a penpal, but see her message has been removed. Do you still have  this message with the e-mail address? If so, is it possible to put it back on  the GuestBook as I would like to write her.

From:	Jason Andrews
Date:	Mon Jan 22 08:18:21 2001
Message:	Great site. In the USA we have several associations. Very confusing for us.  Great to see just one in the UK and a very good one too. I am coming over in  June and it would be just great to see some fjord ponies. I will get in touch.    good luck  Jason

From:	Valerie Long
Date:	Thu Jan 18 20:31:52 2001
Message:	Great website. I love the history and the insight into the people who started  the society. I have a fjord with missing papers but she is beautiful anyway.  I have just moved to England so I will e.mail you details and hope you can help  me to register my baby.

From:	SOCIETY OFFICE
Date:	Wed Jan 17 07:55:19 2001
Message:	TO CHRISTINE.  The fjords you saw were almost certainly owned by Paul & Fiona Hardy. If you  e.mail us we will forward it to Paul for you and you can then have a chat to  him.  SOCIETY OFFICE

From:	Moira Parker
Date:	Tue Jan 16 22:03:55 2001
Message:	re:mary derhams letter oct 28th 2000, I have a fjord cross by Maple Viking and  he is 15hands, large but no coarseness and really the most handsome horse in  the area so i think someone was maybe wrong about the breeding of the animal  you saw,but i will say you need to be a special person to own a fjordand your  life will never be the same again !!! great site glad i revisited

From:	Christine Hickson
Date:	Mon Jan 15 07:59:08 2001
Message:	To the Association Office  I was going through a small village in West Sussex recently, and I saw the most  beautiful sight. I saw four fjord ponies in a field and they looked so  beautiful. Could you tell me any more about them as in my minds eye they are  now unreal. Thank you by the way for a super and informative website.  Christine Hickson

From:	Alison
Date:	Sat Jan 13 19:48:13 2001
Message:	I have been enjoying my trip and agree with the comments made by Beverley and  Jennifer regarding the eloquent explanation made by the society office about  the rules of the British Horse Society committee - well done! I would also  like to see nicer photo's of stallions standing at stud, and of course, a  picture of you know who ... yes, Jeremy the cyber vet!

From:	Beverley Hammond
Date:	Sat Jan 13 18:57:46 2001
Message:	I was just browsing your site which by the way is just fabulous and I too want  to thank you for explaining about the BHS Breeds Committee. I see you have  just put the message on. Good timing. Bev

From:	SOCIETY OFFICE
Date:	Fri Jan 12 09:42:07 2001
Message:	WE HAVE BEEN ASKED BY SEVERAL PEOPLE TO EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FULL AND  ASSOCIATE MEMBERS OF THE BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY HORSE AND PONY BREEDS COMMITTEE.  THE DIFFERENCES ARE AS FOLLOWS:    Full Membership - for breed societies who hold stud books AND are officially  recognised by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries & Food).    Associate Members - for other societies or organisations which are not  recognised by MAFF.    THIS society is A FULL MEMBER OF THE BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY HORSE & PONY BREEDS  COMMITTEE and is of course RECOGNISED BY MAFF.    WE HOPE THAT ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS. DO CONTACT US ON info@fjord-horse.co.uk  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ANYTHING FURTHER.    SOCIETY OFFICE

From:	Edwina Adamson
Date:	Wed Jan 3 19:26:45 2001
Message:	Well done to you. I enjoyed my trip tremendously. HNY    Edwina

From:	Alan Jeffries
Date:	Wed Jan 3 18:43:23 2001
Message:	My wife and I very much enjoyed our visit. We will certainly come again.  Happy New Year to one and all.

From:	SOCIETY OFFICE
Date:	Mon Jan 1 13:02:37 2001
Message:	THANK YOU ANDREW FOR YOUR KIND THOUGHTS. JUST ONE TEENY THING THOUGH. WE AT  THE SOCIETY OFFICE DO NOT KNOW WHO YOU ARE SO WE FEEL THAT WE SHOULD PUT YOU  RIGHT ABOUT OUR SECRETARY LYN MORAN. SHE IS INDEED A TREASURE AND HAS A  BRILLIANT AND FAIR MIND. WE THANK GOD (AND FJORDS) FOR HER. SHE HAS HOWEVER,  NEVER FELT LIKE GIVING UP. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ANY REASON FOR HER TO EVEN  (THANK GOD) CONSIDER IT. GIVE UP WHEN THERE ARE BEAUTIFUL FJORDS AROUND? NOT  LIKELY ANDREW. MAYBE YOU ARE THINKING OF SOMEONE ELSE.  ALSO, WE HAVE NOT GOT A CLUE WHO JENNIE AND ANGIE ARE BUT THEY APPEAR TO BE  SWEET CARING PEOPLE AND SO WE THANK GOD FOR THEM AND EVERYONE WHO CARES FOR  FJORDS AND FOR PEOPLE. A NURSE IS SOMEONE TO BE TREASURED. OUR SECRETARY IS  SOMEONE TO BE TREASURED. A FJORD IS AN EQUINE TO BE TREASURED.  THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT ANDREW.    HAPPY NEW YEAR ANDREW

From:	Andrew Livingstone
Date:	Sun Dec 31 18:39:45 2000
Message:	Having read the comments made by Jenny and Angie from the hospital, I too agree  that Lyn Moran deserves a special mention. Over the years Lyn's efforts have  achieved highs, but also lows. I am sure that Jenny and Angie have been a  great support to Lyn during such down times and I have no doubt that their much  valued friendship has made life easier when Lyn felt like giving up. I am sure  you will agree with Jenny and Angie's comments that Lyn and her partner John  are indeed blessed - thanks for pointing it our girls! Wishing one and all a  a happy 2001.

From:	Angie
Date:	Sun Dec 31 06:14:09 2000
Message:	I agree with Jenny. She is my chum and work mate. We are nurses and see so  much pain and misery. When we are low we take a look at this website and it  always cheers us up. We just love the story. We can immerse ourselves in it  and almost feel as if we are onlookers on the wall as it unfolds. Thank you  you blessed people. Angie

From:	Jenny
Date:	Sun Dec 31 06:10:49 2000
Message:	I just love this site. It cheers me up when I am low. The fjords are just  heaven. What I like about this site is the frendliness and the diversity. I  just love your cybervet. I have an image in my mind about him.  PLeeeeaaassseee post a piccy of him for us to see. Pleeeaaassseeeee Lyn do it  for us. You have the best fjords and now we want to see HIM.

From:	Val, Becky's friend
Date:	Sun Dec 24 00:32:57 2000
Message:	Gorgeous ponies. I thought they were all little wooly things. Not so. Your  website has upped them in my books. Thanks for a lovely trip.

From:	Becky Biggs,
Date:	Sun Dec 24 00:28:29 2000
Message:	I too think it is a great website. Very interesting and informative. Lovely  to read so many friendly letters all interested in my favourite breed of pony  and the ciber vet is very nice I imagine. I would love to see an image of him.    Merry Christmas from Becky and family.

From:	Lydia proe
Date:	Sat Dec 23 23:26:40 2000
Message:	I didn't realise there was so many stallions in Great Britan.My mum owns a fjord  called Odin,he is by Magnus.Thanksfor the great websit

From:	Kathy Whitehead
Date:	Tue Dec 12 10:29:43 2000
Message:	Hello    I was so pleased to discover your great site and love the pictures. I used to  own Maple Nina and can see one of the photos is of me on Nina with her foal  beside us. Fjords are my favourite breed. They are so BEAUTIFUL.    Kathy

From:	Brenda Adamson
Date:	Sun Dec 10 08:01:04 2000
Message:	I was browsing last night and I saw your fabulous website. I will visit often  as it is top class    Brenda

From:	Beryl Chamberlain
Date:	Sat Dec 9 19:50:33 2000
Message:	Lovely trip. I greatly enjoyed it. I think this breed is fantastic and so  are you for giving up your time for the likes of me to enjoy. Bless you

From:	Jenny Barrington
Date:	Thu Nov 30 06:47:47 2000
Message:	You guys have a super place here. It has been a great comfort to my group who  are physically disabled. It is the next best thing to being close to our  favourite breed. The pics are fabulous, the information is first rate and the  important aspect of all this is you guys seem to have fun too. Your ciber vet  is something else. Hey I think I will now join the demands for a look see at  him. How about it girls, let's annoy this site in the nicest way until we see  him. Everyone else is on there c'm on let's have him.  Lots of thanks for a beautiful and informative and friendly website. Long may  you continue.    Jenny and class.

From:	Valerie & girls
Date:	Fri Nov 24 19:41:54 2000
Message:	Well done for your acceptance on the the Horse & Pony Breeds Committee of the  BHS. You really do deserve it after all your hard work. Super job.

From:	George Hanson
Date:	Tue Nov 21 19:17:54 2000
Message:	Excellent. No more to say.

From:	David Maynard
Date:	Sat Nov 11 09:41:44 2000
Message:	Well put together site. Very enjoyable and informative. Thank you.

From:	us again
Date:	Tue Nov 7 19:53:25 2000
Message:	We forgot to mention in all the excitement over the ciber vet. We saw the most  beeaautiful fjord at the equine event. She was so pretty and so friendly. We  are in love. Money is being saved now. We want one.

From:	Veronica and Jen
Date:	Tue Nov 7 19:50:12 2000
Message:	We too would like to see a piccy of the ciber vet. Come on, share him with us  pleeeaaassseee.

From:	Frances Murray
Date:	Tue Nov 7 16:55:25 2000
Message:	It was so nice to see a Fjord at last!! I have had two of them and still have  the second one. They are the best horses in the world and I would not be  without them. The one I have at the moment is called Munkhavens Calle and my  other one that sadly was put to sleep was called Freja.  Calle takes part in all pony club activities, medium dressage,jumps 3'9'' cross  country, hunts twice a week did riding for the disabled and lots more!!  More people should be encouraged to get them!!

From:	Mary Derham
Date:	Fri Nov 3 06:44:18 2000
Message:	Thank you your responses to my request. I did not mean to insult any animal, I  just reported what I saw.I would by the way know what a shetland cross looks  like.  I have since telephoned the society and they have been very helpful and have  arranged for me to see some fjords in Hampshire. I will visit often as this  site offers just the right balance of everything.  Mary

From:	Paul Robbins
Date:	Wed Nov 1 21:21:42 2000
Message:	I saw the fjord called Viking some years ago. He was very small with bad  hindquarters. I think Mary if you look around, you will see lovely well  coupled fjords. I agree the one you saw was not ideal by your account of it.  I think Jon was a bit impolite to Mary. She was only asking for help for pity  sake. I guess anyone would know if a breed is X'd with a shetland. Do I  detect some problem with Jon? I guess maybe I do. Don't spoil a super site  with negative responses Jon

From:	Jeanette Horton
Date:	Wed Nov 1 14:13:38 2000
Message:	I LOVE fjordings,    Once you own one you will always want one, and I say this from personal  experience

From:	Anna Backman Klein
Date:	Tue Oct 31 09:30:43 2000
Message:	Lovely site! I had no idea at all that there are so many fjords in Britain. I  live in Sweden and is the proud owner of a nine-year-old gelding by Lykke 125.  He is being trained in classical dressage, something I really recommend as I  feel that that kind of riding really makes the fjord come to it's full right.

From:	Jon Van Den Broeck
Date:	Mon Oct 30 12:17:50 2000
Message:	In reply to Mary Derham's message:    Are you sure the fjord you saw was indeed a fjord? Perhaps you saw a connemara  and can't tell the difference, as Jennifer Murray was unable to back in 1964.  It could, of course, be a fjord x shetland. I have heard about one such horse  being in England! The only stallion I have heard of called Viking is Maple  Viking, who is a pure bred fjord. Where in Northumberland did you see this  pony?

From:	Mary Derham
Date:	Sat Oct 28 07:47:58 2000
Message:	Could someone help me. I saw a fjord mare by invitation in a livery yard in  Northumberland a week back. Her owners said they bought her 8 years ago and her  father was a fjord called Viking. They could not remember her mother. They  remembered her father because of his name. Ida was very small and heavy and  she had a white leg half way to the knee. I looked at your photos as I am  thinking about a fjord but I was a mite surprised to see this fjord for real.  Do they all look like this in real life? I wanted something bigger and less  coarse. I would be grateful for your assistance.  Mrs Mary Derham of Dundrennan

From:	Moira Finnigan
Date:	Fri Oct 27 19:31:13 2000
Message:	Great site. It leaves one wishing.    M

From:	Jennifer and fjord fans
Date:	Fri Oct 27 18:51:40 2000
Message:	Could we please please have another pic of that beautiful Otto. He is ab fab.  Could we see the ciber vet too? He has a lot of fans it seems and if he likes  fjords he is the best. Can we have a look see. Ta for a fab site. It is the  best.  So long Jen

From:
Date:	Fri Oct 20 00:18:27 2000
Message:	I just had to write this note to say THANK YOU LYN for msking it possible to  buy my wonderful horse. I can't thank you enough for your wise intervention in  a seemingly unsurmountable problem. You have missed your vocation in life.  You could have been a diplomat or an arbitrator. For reasons of sensibility I  have not revealed my name as to do so would cause unnecessary problems again  between myself and the seller. I can never thank you enough. A grateful owner.

From:	Elinor Saunders
Date:	Sat Oct 14 23:48:34 2000
Message:	Super site. Very professional and inviting. I do love the photos and the  history. Is there a photo of the cyber vet? We'd love to see one. Come on  now please d not keep him to yourself.

From:	mr&mrs Ash
Date:	Sat Oct 14 11:27:31 2000
Message:	As the lucky owners of a beautiful part bred fjord mare it is so nice to think  we have such a friendly society, at last- one we can all feel part  of .Congratulations a job well done. These wonderful horses deserve the  best.Thank you Lyn&John for your kindness. All the best for the future

From:	SOCIETY OFFICE
Date:	Wed Oct 11 20:04:14 2000
Message:	CAROLINE - THANK YOU FOR YOUR NICE MESSAGE. SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF  YOUR HORSE. IT LEAVES A BIG GAP. SOMETIMES MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION HAVE  ONE OR TWO FOR SALE. ALSO ONE OF OUR MEMBERS HAS ONE FOR PERMANENT LOAN. GET  IN TOUCH BY E.MAIL OR PHONE ANYTIME IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE

From:	Caroline Weston
Date:	Wed Oct 11 18:42:45 2000
Message:	I have really enjoyed vistiting your web site, it's great to see so many people  love Ffjords as much as i do. I sadly lost my dear horse in march this year, he  was quite a character and I really miss him. Some day I hope to own another,  but you never see any for sale! I expect thats because every body who has ever  owned one of these cheeky chappies never wants to let them go. I know I  wouldn't. Thanks again for a wonderful web site, I'll visit again soon.

From:	Becky Loveson
Date:	Sun Oct 8 08:03:21 2000
Message:	Thanks Lyn. I loved my visit. The ponies were so friendly and kind. We are in  love with everything fjord. Hey, can I see the cyber vet if I join? My  daughter asked me to ask that. Thanks again . Becky xxx

From:	Graham Mallory
Date:	Sat Oct 7 16:48:04 2000
Message:	You have some great site there. I live in the USA and I have a couple of  riding fjords for my daughters. They checked out your site and said they have  learnt more from it than from all the books they have right here. I now know  they can do what my daughter says they can. They are going to start jumping.  Thanks for a great trip. We will check in again soon.    Graham

From:	Becky
Date:	Wed Sep 27 21:02:55 2000
Message:	Fab site. The best of all the fjord pony sites

From:	Melanie & Terry Baker
Date:	Thu Sep 21 00:30:31 2000
Message:	We do love your site. It is informative and friendly and the story is just  super. Thanks to you all and to fjord ponies for being so beautiful

From:	Barbara Anderson
Date:	Thu Sep 14 22:09:35 2000
Message:	A Christmas Breed Show. What a great idea. Fjords look really good in their  woolies. I do not own a fjord but I will be there to see my hero ponies. Will  I see the much admired Cyber Vet too? That would round off a perfect day.  Will he sign my autograph book? I really think that fjords are the ultimate in  unusual beauty. Thanks for this fabulous site.  Barbara

From:	Alan
Date:	Tue Sep 12 21:56:33 2000
Message:	Good one.  Keep up the good work guys.

From:	Abigail & Becky
Date:	Thu Sep 7 23:11:05 2000
Message:	We adore your website. Very impressive for the fjord. Your fjords look so  high in quality. We are currently doing a course on breeds. The history is  very imteresting and rivetting. Easy to read too. The vet must be so good  looking. Lucky you. Handsome vet and beautiful fjords.    Love and kisses from 2 fjord fans.

From:	Becky Adamson
Date:	Thu Sep 7 21:46:49 2000
Message:	Impressive or what. I vote this the best fjord site on the web. It is so  interesting. I love fjords. You must have put in much work to have a site of  this standard. I don't want to leave it. I will visit the Danish site next  from your link. Bye for now.

From:	Jenny
Date:	Mon Sep 4 21:14:52 2000
Message:	Come on Society Office, where are our Cyber Vet Photo's? We have waited ages  now. P l e a s e can we have a peep at Him.  Just thought we would let you know, we could not get a message on this  guestbook for nearly two weeks now.    Great fab brilliant site, great fjord pics, hopefully great vet piccies.    Jenny and friends

From:	Terry Jones
Date:	Fri Sep 1 23:53:12 2000
Message:	I love the site. I have just purchased a beautiful fjord painting which was  won by an enthusiast some years ago at one of your competitions. It appears  that the owner has emigrated and donated it to her local church. So, I am now  donating it to your Office as a thank you for being so kind and helpful to my  six year old who kept pestering you for posters for a week. You sent them to  her with some prints and a kind letter. Anyone who goes to that trouble for a  child deserves recognition. I hope you like the painting and it is for you to  show off whenever you can.    Terry

From:	Society H.Q.
Date:	Fri Sep 1 23:36:33 2000
Message:	Dear Lene,    Thank you for your kind comments about our site. We had a look at yours and it  is also very good. Do e.mail us a picture and we will put it in our gallery  for our visitors to see.

From:	Lene Larsen
Date:	Thu Aug 31 12:32:54 2000
Message:	I come from Denmark and I have just surfed to this homepage. It is very good,  and if you want to see my homepage about the fjordhorse just click on this link:  www.nettforlaget.net/fjordhesten Of course, you can´t understand, what it says,  but you can look at my photogalleri click OM FJORDHESTEN and afterwards  7.FOTOALBUM I have 2 albums so if you want to see the other click GÅ TIL  FOTOALBUM 2  Greetings from Lene Ladegård Larsen  ladegaardlarsen@hotmail.com

From:	Elinor Edwards
Date:	Fri Aug 18 07:56:41 2000
Message:	I would like to thank you all at the Office for your kind support after my  family;'s sad loss. We really enjoyed our visit and the love of the ponies  boosted our flagging souls no end. Love and kisses to Lyn and the Team

From:	Gemma Wilkins
Date:	Wed Aug 16 17:27:39 2000
Message:	I did enjoy my visit. I do love these ponies and your piccies are wonderful.  Otto is a dream. So is the vet if he looks like Joseph F. Cor you lot have it  all. Loverly ponies, loverly vet, loverly site. I will be back soon.    Gemma

From:	Georgina Loveson
Date:	Mon Aug 14 21:17:13 2000
Message:	Lovely site. Superb story. What classy ponies. My son has been looking at  different breeds for months. After seeing pictures of your fjords, he now  wants one. So do I.

From:	Emmie
Date:	Fri Aug 11 23:49:13 2000
Message:	Hi, I love the site!    I have a Fjord-type gelding, reg with the society and need to find him a new  home. I'm NOT looking to sell him ... just loan. He's 15hh, typical Fjord, 13  years and fantastic in every way but he has side bone and means I am now too  big to ride him. He will make a full recovery & will be able to jump &  everything as soon as he is fit again!    If you are interested, please please email me at    black.horse@cableinet.co.uk

From:	Michael Edwards
Date:	Thu Jul 27 21:41:05 2000
Message:	Thanks. Brilliant site. We had a super visit.

From:	Tom Bennett
Date:	Wed Jul 26 23:37:45 2000
Message:	Nice site. We like the friendly theme of your pages. Official and friemdly.  My wife keeps on about the ciber vet. He is a lucky guy. What's his secret?  Being a vet I say. I am only an accountant. No chance there. Ie the fjord  suitable for me to ride? I am 5 feet 6 inches and 11 stone. We want a pony  for all activities. Good luck to you. We enjoyed our visit.

From:	Alison Gray
Date:	Tue Jul 25 09:48:14 2000
Message:	I too have a part bred fjord by Viking. She is a lovely pony and she is cheeky  and funny. I bought her froma couple in Glasgow 6 years ago and she is my  escape from housework, cleaning. housework.  I too shall be back to this great site  Ali

From:	Moira Parker
Date:	Mon Jul 24 23:21:45 2000
Message:	Great site brings back lots of memorys. I have a 19 year old part bred fjord  called warrior. I bred him out of my irish type pony whom i lost last year aged  25, he is by Maple Viking. I,ve had years of fun and frustration with him and  his larger then live personality. He had a claim to fame apearing on television  in the late 1980,s pulling a lawnmower on the victorian flower garden program.   Life will be empty without my fjord when that time comes.He has lived in many  places around the country and allways leaves a big impression where ever he,s  been. (not always for the right reasons!!!) I will be back to the site again.

From:	Marion Newsome
Date:	Sun Jul 23 11:56:28 2000
Message:	Lovely site. Thanks for your help and thanks for putting me in toch with  Malcolm. I loved his mare. He is going to put her in foal next year. I have  agreed to purchase it. I can't wait. I will keep in touch with Lyn if I  may.  Best wishes, Marion

From:	Ann Loveson
Date:	Sun Jul 23 11:55:39 2000
Message:	Lovely site. I do think these ponies are excellent. I used to ride one in  Surrey some years ago. She was a wonderful jumper. I was very interested in  your story. Good work everyone. Lovely photographs.  Ann

From:	Becky & Jane
Date:	Sun Jul 23 11:54:55 2000
Message:	We are Fjord lovers and we have had a really good time on your lovely fjord  website. We ride a stallion in Essex at a yard with thoroughbreds. He is so  good. We think the fjord is wwwooonnnderfuuuuul

From:	Elinor Bradbury
Date:	Sun Jul 23 11:54:16 2000
Message:	I am happy to see you are back on track again. Why do some people have to be so  mean. I love fjords and would never insult them by such childish behaviour. It  is so good of you to take messages off that are putting this man in his place.    So, I am going to visit a lovely fjord in Stanmore. I hope to have one some  day to call my own. Until yhen I will be a voyeur on your wonderful web site.  love from Elinor

From:	Helen Andrews
Date:	Sun Jul 23 11:52:19 2000
Message:	Great site. Nice guest book. I do like the style of this site. Very  professional. It one wish to purchase a Fjord. I do like the story. Very  well written. Thanks. I will visit again.  Helen

From:	Matthew Cummings
Date:	Sun Jul 23 11:50:53 2000
Message:	Thanks girls, nice diversion back to a nice guestbook. Healthy fun and  enthusiasm for the fjord {and the vet].

From:	Belinda, Ann, Lesley, Melanie & Ross
Date:	Sun Jul 23 11:49:56 2000
Message:	We have always considered this fjord society ro be a good mix between serious  things and gentle humour not meant to hurt anyone. We love the breed and  respect this society for all it has done for the breed.    You at the society office are super people and we girls have been  avid readers of the guestbook since the arrival of the chauvenist cyber vet.  He must be a great man . We are all jealous of those who know him. All we  get is our fat ugly miserable tight boss.  We have seen a lovely fjord at a riding stables in Somerset. We are all saving  to buy a share in her. Will the Cyber Vet come and check her for us? We will  pay all expenses. Before he has a fit and bolts, we are only kidding, just  wishing. Good wholesome fun. Fjords and vets, nice mixture.     The Fjord Girls

From:	Melanie Robertshaw
Date:	Sun Jul 23 11:47:32 2000
Message:	I have just got on to here from work so I'll be quick in case my boss sees me.  Well done guys n girls. Fab fjords. Keep up the good work. Mel

From:	Veronica Harraday
Date:	Sun Jul 23 11:46:53 2000
Message:	I would like to help to try and get this excellent Guestbook back to the fun  and cheerful status. I agree with that judge. A wise man. I have a fjord cross  and I have spent years telling people about the fjords because she looks so like  one, not even a judge could tell the difference. I entered a show last year  where there were three other fjords. I beat all three. It was a foreign  breeds class and I did not realise I maybe should have told the judge she was a  half bred. The judge picked me first and said I had a quality fjord. The stud  she came from was Hearsay in Devon. It is so easyto mistake half breds for the  real thing. I could breed from her and the foal would relly be a fjord almost.    So, back to fun, my husband and I love the site and this chauvenist vet seems  like good clean fun. Let us have fun with our fjords and him. I wonder if he  likes the adoring fans. I bet he is great with our fjords, they have almost  given him star quality. Lin, what does he look like!!!! We are dying to know.

From:	Annella from Germany
Date:	Sun Jul 23 11:45:47 2000
Message:	Good that this excellent fjord site is not accepting nasty people. We enjoyed  the fun and friendliness of BS&F.  Your chauvenist vet is fab and so are the horses. I too have one of those but  he is as old. 83 I think. I also have a fjord. She is not young anymore but  I love her dearly. I love visiting this website. bye bye XXXX

From:	Malcolm
Date:	Sun Jul 23 11:45:03 2000
Message:	I too am pleased with your intervention Sir. I do not wish to be disrespectful  to others but the apparent clique of people who raided your Guestbook were  rather stupid to commence a vendetta in the glare of a public guestbook. I do  know a little of what I am talking about as I am a county court judge with a  love of Scandinavian horses. I do perfectly well understand your annoyance at  having your guestbook violated but some of those comments were so base they  were very funny.  You were quite right sir to call a halt.

From:	Andrew Livingstone
Date:	Sun Jul 23 11:44:13 2000
Message:	Good on you Mr Chairman. At last, someone is being sensible and stopping these  people using your top rate site as a battle ground.

From:	John Goddard-Fenwick. (Chairman). Fjord Horse National Stud Book Assn.
Date:	Sun Jul 23 11:43:21 2000
Message:	O.K. Folks. Enough is enough. The build up of comments following certain  messages left over the last 24 hours may have been a source of amusement for  some, but have required careful monitoring of the Guest Book on a frequent  basis because of obscenities placed on its pages in the early hours of  yesterday morning.    It is our intention that the Guest Book should be an area which it is a  pleasure to visit. IT IS NOT A TOOL FOR THE AIRING OF GRIEVIANCES against  anybody. We have established procedures for that sort of thing.    We do not wish to be drawn into a form of Internet warfare and we feel that to  allow this to continue can only be detrimental to the Fjord Horse  which we are all presumably supporting. We cannot stop people leaving  messages but it would be much appreciated if you would respect our wishes and  resist the temptation to add any more comments on this particular theme.    As I said - ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.    To those of you we have taken off these pages, we will reply to you by e.mail if  we are aware of your identity.    PLEASE JUST KEEP ALL OF THIS NEGATIVE STUFF OUT OF OUR GUEST BOOK. WHAT MUST IT  LOOK LIKE TO THE REST OF THE WORLD.    John Goddard-Fenwick - Chairman

From:	Elinor Svenson
Date:	Sun Jul 23 11:38:50 2000
Message:	I am from Sweden and I have just discovered your pages. I am so impressed.  The pictures are so sweet. Thank you. I am coming to England soon and I will  contact you.    cheerio Elinor

From:	Annie
Date:	Sun Jul 23 11:37:39 2000
Message:	I saw all those obscene messages from wierd people on your guestbook at 1am  this morning. I am a nurse and my thoughts were that these people should be in  an institution for the insane. What filthy purgatory must their minds be in.  Well done to you decent people for taking them off. And thank you for your  detailed explanation answering their inane questions. I take my cap off to you.  Love to you all and love to your horses Annie

From:	SOCIETY OFFICE
Date:	Sun Jul 23 11:36:19 2000
Message:	Thank you for giving us the opportunity to tell our guests about our studbook  entry rules which we are justly proud of.    We compltely uphold the principle of pure breeding as laid down by the Mother  Studbook of the breed, Norway. The Norwegian Authorities are aware of our  standards and agree with our strict proceedures.  In order to gain entry into our Main Stud Book, the fjord must be able to trace  its ancestry through approved stock to its origins in Norway. It must have at  least five generations recorded by a Norwegian approved organisation or an  orgaisation accepted by Norway. As most of our founding stock originated in  Denmark and was not bred in GB we fulfil that requirement. The reason that  rule exists is that the Fjord, being a pure and ancient breed, stamps its  characteristics on other breeds so powerfully that it can be difficult for all  but an expert to distinguish between pure breds and some part breds. In Norway  and Denmark, Fjords have been bred pure for generations under strict  guidelines. In Britain, as a controlling body for the breed is relatively new  (around 15 years) breeding control was left in the hands of breeders, some  dilligent some not. Fjords were sold on and some owners bred from them. The  net result being fjords and lookalikes in some cases indistinguishable from  each other. This society operates a strict stud book entry criteria with many  animals not able to reach its high standard.  Some such animals are owned by a person in Scotland who made such an issue of  things that eventually it appears he started his own society in order for him  to 'register' his own stock and others. He adopted a three generation rule  after which his stock would be accepted by his organisation. We are given to  understand that he has now had to accept a five generation rule. Even so, the  great majority of his stock cannot trace back authentically to the Norwegian  Fjord.    This society, because of its strict beginnings, is proud to be able to say that  the majority of it's stock does trace back to its Norwegian forbearers.    With regard to part breds, yes we do indeed have a register for them. (Note the  word REGISTER and not stud book. These animals are not permitted to upgrade  and stay on the register for life. The reason we have a part bred register is  that the part bred fjord can be of genetic use to the society through  evaluation and that these animals need to be registered somewhere.  So we do not enter any animal into our Stud Books unless it has authentic  lineage as described above. We do enter a part bred into our REGISTER.      SOCIETY OFFICE

From:	SOCIETY OFFICE
Date:	Sun Jul 23 11:33:56 2000
Message:	TO FIONA    The stallions you refer to are among the original stallions going back more  than 20 years, and are no longer standing as serving stallions. A forward  thinking National Stud Book Association such as ours, particularly when it is  the only one in G.B. officialy recorded with the EC. as being recognised by the  Ministry of Agriculture (MAFF) in accordance with EC. regulations, has to move  on and strive to introduce new bloodlines. We do not approve of indiscriminate  breeding or inbreeding which was sadly so prevalent in certain areas of GB, so  new lines have to be selected at varying intervals, and the old stallion  lines retired. With a small nucleous of bloodlines, new blood is vital. Three  of our members are in the process of importing new stallion lines for next  year which we are very excited about.  Thank you for your query and interest in 'the boys' as you call them. It is  touching to know that some of the Society's old stallions have had such an  impact on people that they are still being asked about, as indeed such  exceptional stallions deserve to be.  Finally, if you need specific information about any of our very special horses,  then perhaps it is the owners themselves that you should contact rather than  the Society, as they can probably help you more 'intimately'. If you e.mail the  society office, it will be passed to the relevant owners.  Thank you again for your interest.

From:	Mike Fairfield
Date:	Mon Jul 3 23:58:13 2000
Message:	Good, honest website of beautiful animals and beautiful fun people to manage  them. I might well consider one for my wife. She has stipulated she wants to  meet the cyber vet. I better let her. He has obviously captured the hearts of  the female readers. She has used the words, dishy, masculine, as he is  chauvenist I suppose. I overheard this girlie talkies when they were  discussing horses, and vets and things as well obviously.  I will surf here again. Thanks

From:	Barbara
Date:	Mon Jul 3 23:50:48 2000
Message:	Take me on this tour again. I could almost imagine I was transported back in  time with the stories. My husband, not an avid reader, read every word. Can  you do a DIY book in the same way and send it to him? I am going to send you a  donation for your society. Perhaps someone could buy the author a present from  me. Thanks.

From:	Veronica Hathaway
Date:	Wed Jun 28 22:28:29 2000
Message:	When do we get to meet the Chauvinist Ciber Vet? The fjord ponies look great.  They are a first rate breed. Nice vet. Bet hes's good looking. Nice fjords. I  knoe they're good looking Nice site. Nice story. Nice nice nice. Very nice.  I mean it. the site is great. I will come back soon    Veronica

From:	Jack Cummings
Date:	Wed Jun 28 22:23:04 2000
Message:	Lovely site. It was a pleasure to visit. Thanks

From:	Anna Murray
Date:	Fri Jun 23 15:35:51 2000
Message:	I like your fjord site. It is just wonderful. I was looking for a stallion for  my TB mare in 2001 and I think I will use a fjord horse as I don't want anything  too big. I may want AI so I will write later in the year to the Chauvenist Cyber  Vet to ask him what is involved as my vets don't seem to be clued up.  The stallions all look great. The story is really interesting. Thank you very  much for all your work.  love from Anna

From:	Eileen Hathaway
Date:	Tue Jun 20 23:40:58 2000
Message:	This site is wonderful. The story is great. Impulsive reading. I was  disappointed when I got to the end. Your secretary Lyn is a tower of  strength. The vet sounds wonderful. What a nice man. Bossy - so what. My vet  is miserable. I would put up with bossiness for quality. As Lyn says he is  the best vet he must be the top as she seemed to be quite knowledgible when I  talked to her recewntly about a fjord I want to buy. I am pleased with him and  just think. I woiuld not have owned my great companion but for this web site.  Congrats to you all. A weel thought out website.    A million thanks, Eileen hathaway

From:	Nic Hathaway
Date:	Sat Jun 17 20:26:14 2000
Message:	Hi i love your site.  i used to ride and look after a fjord when i was younger.  Thay are still my fav breed,if only i could afford on.  Nic Hathaway

From:	David Williams
Date:	Fri Jun 16 20:38:48 2000
Message:	You are right Russel, if being a vet attracts this sort of adoration, lead the  way to the nearest vet school. Lucky guy is Jeremy Jones. All I get is black  looks in my job.

From:	Russell Chambers
Date:	Fri Jun 16 19:32:00 2000
Message:	So, where do I learn to be a vet?

From:	David Macdonald
Date:	Mon Jun 12 13:51:22 2000
Message:	Your website is going to cost me a shilling or two. My family every night  pester me for their dream fjord. Your site is the talk of my family and  friends. It must be good. I wouldn't know because I am not horsey. Mind you,  it looks professional from the position I see it from which is marketing. I  will e mail you for a sales list when I give in.    David Macdonald the harrassed father.

From:	Sally Phillipson
Date:	Mon Jun 12 08:04:56 2000
Message:	I had never seen fjords for real until I looked at this site. Now I am so  excited because I own one. Thank you society office and specially Lin for  putting me in touch with Marie. Sorry I can't write more, I am off to work now  after coming back from my stables. Thank you and kisses ******

From:	Daniel Hannon
Date:	Mon Jun 12 07:42:26 2000
Message:	Lyn, even you have gone one no ten times better than I could have dreamed of.  The website is sensational. I read every word with interest. Your way of  writing is defenately meant to make the reader read it. The fjord horse comes  alive. Well, well done. PS. You look good in the picture    Dan

From:	Sarah Matthews
Date:	Tue Jun 6 20:35:22 2000
Message:	Great site, great horses, super pictures, fab Cyber Vet. Joseph Feines  lookalike eh. Wow. Any room at the manor? so I can meet him? I will muck out,  slave, do anything. I WANT a fjord and I will get one someday just lke Lyn in  the story. I want to live in Wales.    Saeah

From:	Pae Harlow
Date:	Sat Jun 3 09:05:24 2000
Message:	Lyn, this Fjord site is the best of all of them. Well, well done. You have  surpassed all our expectations. What more can I say?    Fjord lover as ever, Pat

From:	Sue Berry
Date:	Fri Jun 2 21:43:02 2000
Message:	I too have seen Jeremy Jones the chauvenist cyber vet. I saw him when I came to  Ausdan Stud with my friend who was buying a fjord. He IS nice. As you all  wonder what he looks like, I will tell you. He looks like Joseph Fiennes the  movie actor. I wonder if he is as nice as he looks.    Sue

From:	Barry Soames
Date:	Fri Jun 2 21:21:30 2000
Message:	You really have a marvellous site here. I have enjoyed my visit very much. The  design is first rate. The fjords are super. I will now consider one for my  daughter. I have looked at a number of equine sites and yours has won me over.

From:	Amanda
Date:	Wed May 31 07:23:13 2000
Message:	To Andrea,    I HAVE SEEN MR JONES THE CHAUVENIST VET TOO. HE WAS A BIT OF ALLRIGHT. QUITE  DISHY WITH A LOVELY WELSH ACCENT. HE WAS A BIT BOSSY THOUGH.    I saw him five years ago at Ausdan Stud Kevinclathder when he was checking over  my fjord for me. Lyn Moran said he was the very best vet in the area so I used  him as only the best will do for my boy. Fjords are the greatest ponies of all.    The site is great. Super story and history. Really well written guys.    Amanda

From:	Deborah Siddle
Date:	Thu May 25 22:46:45 2000
Message:	I am going to ask the nice ( I am told) Cyber Society Vet some serious  questions. I will e.mail the Society with my queries. Hopefully I will  qualify for his answers as I am about to become a member.  Thank you Deborah

From:	Andrew Fairclough from Lancashire
Date:	Thu May 25 22:42:12 2000
Message:	Good website. Nice history and photographs. Keep up the excellent work. I  will make a point of visiting again. I think my father drove a fjord in  Russia during the war. His description of them fits.     Andrew Fairclough

From:	Norman Macleod
Date:	Thu May 25 17:20:08 2000
Message:	Now look here girls, there is a very good looking SCOTTISH lawyer here in  Hertfordshire on this Team as well you know...ME....    I know vets are flavour of the month at the moment but haven't you seen all the  good looking TV lawyers there are? We are a naturally handsome breed.  Ask Lyn what I look like. Let us see what she dares to answer. Negative  answer = bills. Big bills.

From:	Toni
Date:	Thu May 25 15:57:18 2000
Message:	Hi Andrea,  What's the Society Vet look like you ask? Well, he's tall,dark, is good  looking from where I saw him. I sneaked a look at him when he was at  Cilyblaidd Manor seeing one of our esteemed Leader's, oops I mean Lyn's horses.  It might be worth moving to Wales after all. Coming?? Until then we want a  photo and the only one of us (for now) to get near enough is our Leader. Who  shall ask her?  Shall we visit Cilyblaidd and bring our horses?  Love Toni

From:	Andrea
Date:	Tue May 23 16:52:54 2000
Message:	Hi Toni, Whats all this , now all girls let us know more about our society  vet, you have started on something.    Whats he like????    waiting with interest!    Andrea (KENT)

From:	Veronica Mathieson
Date:	Sat May 20 13:37:37 2000
Message:	Informative site Very professional. Just the right mix of serious info and  fun. You seem to be a cheerful lot. I rode one of these beasties at a  trekking center in Scotland. It was only about 13 hands. Yours look bigger  and classier. I guess maybe there are different strains. I live in Lancashire  and I reckon fjords would be just what I want for riding on my farm. Perhaps I  will contact you some time. You have a great site there.   Veronica

From:	Gail Macmillan
Date:	Fri May 19 23:39:33 2000
Message:	Great site. It brought back many happy memories of our fjord owning dAys in  the 60's. Thanks for the nostalgic trip.  Gail

From:	Graham Oliver
Date:	Thu May 18 21:17:05 2000
Message:	We loved the visit to this site. Thanks Lyn for taking the time to help us

From:	Paul Marshall
Date:	Thu May 18 00:36:55 2000
Message:	I was browsing the net when I came across your site. I congratulate you on an  informative and very interesting site. I am a breeder of fjords and  was interested in your history as I have found it difficult to find anything  dedicated to this breed. If you have more I would like to have it and I shall  e.mail you with questions I hope you may know the answers to.  Good luck Paul M

From:	Toni
Date:	Wed May 17 23:40:39 2000
Message:	The vet. I've seen him girls. Mmmm not bad..... I hope we get a picture

From:	Geraldine Soames
Date:	Thu May 11 07:22:55 2000
Message:	Thanks a million Lin for your advice. I did what you said to find out and it  was not my fault. It was unbearable to do it but I did and I am glad. My lovely  horse is really at peace now.  I had to put this note on your guestbook ss we think it it a beautiful fjord  site. The story and the history are first rate. Thankk you for a lovely ciber  trip.