and also I have wondered if its not an icelandic thing but a horse thing in general or a certain type horse of any breed. Because even ten years ago I never heard of it. Five years ago I knew of one. Now today every ride I go on there's one to three. But there are so many factors involved, like maybe I am riding with more horses etc.
but also, call me crazy, but hey, old timer hunters around here know this is true--- when there is an overpopulation of grey squirrels the mom will sometimes nibble off all the males genitalia. Hunters find shiney scars there and no organs. And it is said and I have seen it that when a herd is too big and not getting what it needs, the herd thins itself thru disease, poor health, etc from bad conditions and overcrowding. Just what if horses in captivity are culling themselves thru some physical biological thing... just a thought. but my vet says he sees it a lot in "ponies and wild mustangs". what do those two have in common? I have racked my brain but cant think of anything... Janice-- yipie tie yie yo
