Thanks for your response, Karen and Raven. Forwarded pic without comment--Pila is a flashy little mare, which is a plus, as we love looking at her, but main thing is her temperament and "rideability". Thank goodness we can pronounce "Pila", and like it's sound. Apparently, it means "arrow, dart". Maybe when Pila was young, her "pinto patch" looked like an arrow--will send another pic, showing her pinto spot. As for her Icelandic origins--farm and region (?) -- don't think I'll even attempt to pronounce them! Am grateful that she has no signs of ezema nor rain rot when out in hot or wet weather. Our Slettir/Paddy was born in Canada, and is super hardy, with a great coat and no problem with insect bites or tolerating very wet conditions. He and Koko choose to be out in the pouring rain...or heavy snow, rather than hanging out in their cozy run-in.
Kate Basler Slettir/Paddington and Pila, Icelandic ponies Kokopelli, Hackney pony mule Tess and Bodhi, Irish Water Spaniels Dorje, Snowshoe cat
