>>> sometimes it isnt that they cant carry the weight, its that a bigger rider >>> needs a bigger saddle seat and that would make the saddle too long for the >>> horses back.
Yes, I think that's a fairly common problem with Icelandic's. >>> I am beginning to wonder if my Nasi never gets bigger would he work out for >>> me to ride but dont think I could ever sell or trade him! he is my baby. I really wish I had taken more conformation-type pictures of Bjola when we first got her at age five. I liked her a lot for many reasons, but I was afraid she was a little small and too refined. I finally decided to buy her anyway, and if she were too small, she could be a riding horse for me, or my daughter since neither of us is large. She's nine now, and is a broad mare with a nice wide chest. I don't think many people would see her as refined now. Even Skjoni outgrew a saddle last year at age 9... Nasi has some time yet. Ima, Bjola's daughter was born the same day as Nasi and Charm and she looks downright gangly - tall and refined. Neither of her parents are petite though, so I think she's got a lot of filling out to do. I don't expect her to be a small mare at all. Karen Thomas, NC [EMAIL PROTECTED]
