>>>>I would like some comments/suggestions on when you believe at what age an Icelandic should begin under saddle. Also any comments/suggestions as to an appropriate weight for an adult with the horse being under saddle for the first time. Thanks,
Tough question, since there are so many variables. I tend to like the idea of waiting until the horse is at least four, maybe five or even older, to start. Then the speed of the training should be based on the aptitude and maturity of the individual. (I wrote individual, meaning the horse, but that would certainly apply to the rider as well!) As for the weight of the first rider - the lighter the better, especially so the smaller and younger the horse. Is that vague enough...? :) Karen Thomas, NC -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.12/653 - Release Date: 1/26/2007 11:11 AM
