> I remember a few years ago that we often heard of people buying a > horse and then a few months later the horse mysteriously stopped > gaiting..... > > So then there were trips back to the orginal trainer for 'tune-up's" > and things would go fine for a while and then the horse would stop > gaiting again, and usually the owner felt responsible and then was > told she should take more lessons and go to more clinics to learn how > to ride properly. Anyone else recall these discussions? > > It is my opinion now, years later and somewhat smarter about a lot of > things...if a horse is naturally gaited and has been trained properly > (and kindly)....I should be able to stand on my head in the saddle and > that horse should still be able to tolt... > > Am I right or am I missing something?
I think you're right. "Tolt training".... might as well get a QH and have it "tolt trained". And I do think it's a consideration that has something to do with the breed's lack of popularity (sales). >From Iceland Review: "Exports of Icelandic horses decreased by roughly 10 percent in 2006. This is the second year in a row that horse exports from Iceland have decreased." I think absolutely their idea of putting Icelandics in ice skating shows is again going to backfire on them and again decrease popularity. They don't seem to be able to understand what experienced horse people can recognize when they see the Icelandic ridden as it is. Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com
