> It is important for people to remember that riding with heavy rope reins and > slobbers straps on a loose rein is like having constant contact.
I wonder how that type of contact would compare to the weight of an icelandic bit? How about how the heavy rope reins contact(some weight but free flowing and moving with the horse) would compare to the ISTR (icelandic style training and riding) contact? Interesting comparatives, and things to think about! Judy http://icehorses.net
