--- Dee Dreslough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>I feel the other side of this issue needs representation and it hasn't yet appeared on the board. I felt compelled to speak up.<<
HOORAY for you, Dee!! Actually, this topic has come up before, and many on this list agree with you. A cross-bred horse can in no way hurt the original breed, because they can not be registered. And you are absolutely right - cross-bred vigor can not be ignored. Another reason people might be cross-breeding Icelandics with the heavier, small breeds like the Gypsy Vanner and the Haflinger could be because the so called "purists" breeding for show are refining the Icelandic so they look like a Hackney with small boned legs and narrow chests. I think it is THEM that is hurting the breed. Susan in NV (who has 2 part Icelandics) Happy High Desert Trails Susan in NV Nevermore Ranch http://users.oasisol.com/nevermore/ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097
