With Winny close to aging out of reproduction, our burning desire has been to produce a "mini-Winny" for our herd — a Fjord expressing all of the traits and attributes we most appreciate in our beloved senior mare.  Sensible and talented Njord Halsnaes was the perfect choice to sire our dream ... and for the cherry on top, our final keeper foal from Winny is a filly!!!

We got our Fjords to enjoy them on the trail, not to sideline them for breeding ... and tomorrow is promised to no one.  Once Roslyn is weaned, Winny will be returning to the trails with us for good, and retired from further broodmare duties.  We anticipate that Roslyn will someday step into her mom's mighty and mentor-ly hoofprints when Winny lets us know she is ready to step down from trail riding.

It's possible that Roslyn will produce a few foals in the future for deeply caring horse lovers who want their foals to have the experience of a natural herd during their early years.  Until then, Roslyn is growing up here herself, taking all the time it takes to mature both physically and mentally, learning to be very good at being a horse, and also learning how to become a very good partner with her new humans.

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Roslyn is an ancient name combining the elements "hros" (horse) and "lind" (gentle).  Anyone who knows both Winny and Njord can attest it's going to be a perfect fit.