>>>> the current owner sent a photo-i will try to attach it... lets see if that goes thru.
Well, she sure is pretty! Is this her? http://www.icelandics.org/search/detail.asp?ID=1737 If so, I own a half-brother. If you're interested, I can tell you a little about him...keeping in mind that they are only half-siblings, not clones, and even full brothers and sisters are often QUITE different - humans and horses. :) His gaits are quite natural and easy, no special riding required to get. He has the full range of gaits, including a nice trot, and a good canter. If she's broken to ride, hopefully you can see that quickly yourself. He's quite brave on the trail, but very quiet - doesn't care to get himself in a hurry, although he will move along. He's not particularly worried about being in the lead or at any particular position in the trail group, and is ok with lolly-gagging behind. But he is not "goey" horse. He's quiet, and not spooky. We came up on a big snake once, and the snake was almost under his nose by the time we saw it, just barely scurrying out of the way. He just perked up his ears, and never missed a stride. The most notable thing about him is that he's one of the most stoic sorts. He's quiet, and that doesn't appeal to everyone. He SEEMED to fit in as soon as he came here, but he lost weight for no apparent reason. After several months, the weight started coming back - he never seemed unhappy, but I think the moved stressed him a lot more than he let on. I do worry a little that if he'd had some rough treatment that it could have left a mark on him. He didn't, so he's pretty uncomplicated, just a bit of a quiet-but-very-dependable worrier. I mention the stoicism because I have a mare that's his cousin, and used to own a gelding that's their uncle...he had much the same stoic personality, but is also quite dependable about his job. It took him a little while to settle in here to, but he never let us down. I like all of these horses a lot, but I don't think they make good ATV's - not that any horse ever does. They are quiet, so it's easy enough to miss the signs they give, but they are quite expressive once you get to know them. And of course, I have no idea if these traits came from the father's side, the side he's related to this mare...or if she will be anything at all like him. But, maybe this will give you an idea of a couple of things to watch for... What do you want out of a horse, if you don't mind me asking...? Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
