The Fjord Horses that own me.

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Why a fjord? I'd always admired fjord horses, with their distinctive appearance, coupled with that drafty power and easy athleticism. These primitively marked fjord horses are quite visually striking. I think of them as my pocket drafts!! Their markings and personalities remind me a lot of my beloved donkeys which have white muzzles and are thoughtful creatures too.

I had begun looking for some mares to drive, so my fjord adventure officially started when I went up to Don and Lisa Eckhardt's Driving Center in Snohomish, WA fall of 2004 and had the privilege to meet and drive some of their resident fjords. I was a goner from that moment!

Photo by Wendi Ross, Blue Ribbon Photography

I'd often heard about their great dispositions from other fjord owners (many of them donkey owners as well!). To meet a fjord is to love and covet one and next thing I know - I finally had my own fjord, Elska (with much enabling from Dave and Pam McWethy - formerly owner of Camptown Harness). It couldn't stop there, because I wanted to drive a pair and eventually participate in CDE's, and thus the adventure began! It's the journey, not the destination that is important after all!

I ended up in British Columbia with Orville and Anita Unrau, Anvil's Acres. I so fell in love with the mare Judit I bought from them that I went back and bought two of her full sisters, Jansy and Marit.

Please visit my golden (and gray) girls below, also there are more photo's being added all the time as our adventures continue. Fjords, like donkeys, are the proverbial potato chip - you can't have just one!

Drive on!

Jeanine Rachau

Photo by Wendi Ross, Blue Ribbon Photography

Photo by J. Rachau

Registered: ELSKA LF
MVF Hegdal x Tryggen
NFHR Registered
Foaled: 5/22/91

Elska means LOVE in Norwegian - and she really lives up to her name! I pronounce it like it looks - "eL - Ska". Her color is brown dun or Brunnblakk in Norwegian. She traveled from New Hampshire to Oregon in December of 2004. She was owned by Pam and David McWethy. Elska has been driven single and in multiples. She has a big motor and can really travel. She has also served as a therapy horse for the disabled where she received an award. She is a patient and kind mare. Elska has a new co-owner, Kathy. They are going to have fun having adventures together.

Not for sale.

Photo by Wendi Ross

Registered: KeJaCo Judit
Anvil's Morgen x Anvil's Juli [Leidjo]
CFHA Registered, NFHR pending
Foaled: 5/10/98

Judit is the Norwegian form of Judith. I pronounce it "You-dit". Her color is brown dun or Brunnblakk in Norwegian. This lovely mare was bred and trained by Orville and Anita Unrau, of Anvil Acres. They have successfully campaigned Judit in Combined driving events as a pair horse with her brother Herger. She is a beautiful girl, with a wonderful sweet disposition. She is a full sister to Jansy and Marit. Many thanks to the Unrau's for the opportunity of purchasing this fine mare!

Not for sale.

Photo by Ashley Grover

Registered: KeJaCo Jansy
Anvil's Morgen x Anvil's Juli [Leidjo]
CFHA Registered, NFHR pending
Foaled: 5/16/02

Jansy is pronounced "Yan-see". Her color is brown dun or Brunnblakk in Norwegian. This lovely mare was bred by Orville and Anita Unrau, of Anvil Acres. Her claim to fame so far was surviving a cougar attack as a youngster. She is an excellent mover and has a very outgoing and busy personality. She wants to be included and in the middle of everything that is happening on the farm. Jansy has just started riding and driving spring of 2006.

She is a beautiful girl, with a busy and confident disposition. She is a full sister to Judit and Marit. Many thanks to the Unrau's for the opportunity of purchasing this fine filly!

Not for sale.

Photo by Ashley Grover

Registered: KeJaCo Graa Marit
Anvil's Morgen x Anvil's Juli [Leidjo]
CFHA Registered, NFHR pending
Foaled: 5/18/05

Marit is a form of Margaret in Norwegian, it is pronounced as "merit". Her color is gray dun or Graablakk in Norwegian. Marit should grow to be a very nice gray gal, with a strong riding and driving future. She is very smart!

Marit is a beautiful girl, with a calm and gentle disposition. She is a full sister to Judit and Jansy. Many thanks to the Unrau's for the opportunity of purchasing this fine filly!

For Sale!

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