On 7/13/07 10:08 PM, "Virginia Tupper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> He is settling in but I find he's very nosy--has to get his nose into
> every nook and cranny, noses at the other horses, noses the ground
> (like in my Circle game video)....he's like a dog. The other day he
> was nosing Gat's stall handle, and was lifting it--I'm sure with time
> he would've figured out how to open her door...who knows what he
> would've done then. Anyone have a horse like this?
> V
Oh yes, Virginia! And that, I think is one of the (mostly) endearing
characteristics of many Icelandics. Mine have to supervise all activities to
the point of coming close to being hit by whatever tool is being used. They
have to examine everything they come across - which usually results in
everything in their reach being knocked over (not so endearing!). If the
garage is left open and they can gain access there is not telling about the
havoc they will wreak in a very short time. They are like children who have
to examine everything and possibly put it in their mouths and bite on it.
But this curiosity to me means intelligence and I highly value that.
Incidentally, Sina's grandmother was able to open just about every gate,
every stall door, the feed room door, etc. Before we installed extra
closures that were more difficult or out of her reach, she had the habit of
letting everyone out of their stalls.
Anneliese
