>>>> I know there is a point to it, a question some of us have, and that is why more Icelandics don't show gait at liberty? I'm not sure of the answer. There are naturally gaited Icelandics who can gait without help, at liberty, I think it would be nice if they were the majority and I'm not sure they are. It's nice to see a horse who can do multiple gaits at liberty, trot, gait, canter, etc. I don't think I would buy a horse who showed only trot and no soft gaits, if I am looking for a gaited horse, that isn't ideal for me.
As I've said before, good horses, good trainers, good practices, etc. should stand up to questions. Just my nature, but when I'm reprimanded when I ask questions, told I'm being rude, or if I'm told the subject is "too complicated" then red flags go up - and then I REALLY start asking questions! On the other hand, if I ask questions and get satisfactory answers, the horse/trainer/practices/etc will only look stronger in my view. Karen Thomas, NC -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.9/623 - Release Date: 1/11/2007 3:33 PM
