>>>> Yes, I think the range creeps up a little, however we have discussed that the Icelandic people measure a little differently that we do therefor making them seem taller than they are, though I do not think that is the point, as they do not value height as Americans do.
That was a North American website, written in English, so I would assume targeted to North American buyers. Why would what "they" in Iceland value have anything to do with anything? Horses born outside Iceland can never go back to Iceland. >>>> However, really, who came up with using the withers for height? I think it is frankley a stupid place to measure to. I do not sit on the withers, so why should that matter? I would like to see people measure to the middle of the back, I'd feel sure the intent was to find a place to measure that is the least affected by the horse's posture and human measuring inconsistencies. The horse can raise and lower his back noticeably, and the back is very much subject to how square the horse is standing etc. Plus, how would you define the specific point on the back to measure? Karen Thomas, NC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.8/800 - Release Date: 5/11/2007 7:34 PM
