... Mary Wanless calls that sort of position "water-skiing". Mic Mic (Michelle) Rushen ... Solva Icelandic Horses: www.solva-icelandics.co.uk ... Mic's Artwork...
... riding, IMHO..i don't think she trainer was off balance, when she rides, she leans back and she also does this side to side body shake to get the horse to...
Hi All: Did you know that China has absolutely no animal protection laws at all? Mind you...they're not all that nice to their citizens...why would animals...
... In a way, this helps me feel that I'm not totally useless.... ... Yes, I am probably trying too hard. 'Feel for the inside hind' to do what? Move forward...
As far as being able to sit the trot, something that hasn't been mentioned yet is the HUGE discrepency between horses in the inherent smoothness of their...
Oh now Karen -- I'm sure these stills are just "bad moments in time". <WINK!>. -- Renee M. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free...
thanks Kim, if he goes to the Uk in august I shall make sure that I find my way there too. Ingrid...
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In a message dated 1/31/2006 8:18:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, vltupper@... writes: My kids may think I'm nuts One of my girls favorite things to do...
In a message dated 1/31/2006 8:18:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, vltupper@... writes: Would it work walking around the house? Absolutely and as you'll...
Dear Listmates, Thank you for your suggestions and offers of assistance with Reykur; my respect and admiration for the Icelandic horse community has further...
... Everything is to do with RIDING SKILLS to protect the horse and have it for a long time to ride and as to sitting in trot you should only do this in an...
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Hi Judy ... Not exactly, it comes from the medivial tradition of duels. You did throw your glove in front of the person who should go into the duel with you....
... instructor has asked . . . . without having the necessary tools to do so correctly. < That might be part of the problem. I've found Icelandic people...
Hi Jasmin, I like the picture of the black horse -- boy, that horse looks very "horse-like" and not pony-ish at all. Have you ever noticed that about ...
... in the Dr Cook, leading Aska. NEAT!!! That's a great picture. (You've lost weight too, haven't you?!? Hate you -- haha) I never learned / got brave...
... it sounds like she is exactly what Stick needs and vice versa.< I'm sorry to hear of this. I know it probably wasn't an easy decision to make. Please...
... plenty of contact; the horses lips are stretched; is the bit braced against the teeth? ... completely straight, indicating a lot of pull on the reins. Her...
... Ingrid, once again - do you have, or have you ever, owned Icelandics? Please, tell us more! There's so few of us in the UK it would be nice to know. I know...
Wanda, China considers animals as simply commodities to be used. There is very, very little empathy for living things -- from people on down. Most of the...
... That is SO true. It's funny, Maria (who is quite a novice) was saying to me the other day "I can't believe how much some people bounce up and down in trot,...
... It's that old situation - just because someone's surname ends with -son or -dottir does not automatically make them a good rider - or a good horseman - or...
... Naaa naaa na naaa naaaa!!!! (38lb so far - long way to go) ... I just find it so useful. I pony them anywhere, even main roads - if they are well-trained...
... OK, so are we all in agreement that Icelandic Horses have no need to be ridden this way? ... Some were taken at shows, some as PR pictures, some at...
Hi Renee ... very ... that about ... who are ... I have both types in the stable, Hrefna the black (and brown and bay mare :-) )is 142cm (would go for 14h I...
Hi Renee Here the two pictures (it is still the same horse, not the same season of the year) To place the bridle correctly, we place it that 2 - 3 folds are...
Mic, there was a message of yours that I wanted to ask a question about, but I can't find the message.... I think you mentioned farriers in the UK.... what are...
... Yes, why do they go better with a noseband? ... OK, but why is it that the horse needs a noseband? There must be an underlying reason that they feel better...