>>>>To me, having people understand that there is a whole > range of gaits available with these horses is an absolute positive to > the breed.
Very positive. I think being realistic and telling it like it is, is a positive for the breed. There are three-gaited Icelandics, and I think that's a positive also, especially for those who want to jump or do dressage. Being able to identify the intermediate gaits is a big plus for us. And for the horse. Once it is accepted within the breed, the horses will not suffer tolt (hopefully), if they are not naturally inclined to it. Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com
