>>>> So, are these ponies similar to the Peruvian Paso Horse with their head up and a fast trot? It is a different kind of riding then I have done before but it would be a lot of fun to learn.
I don't have any first-hand experience with Peruvians, but I can tell you that much of the high-headedness you see in Icelandic's is man-made, coming from horses being encouraged to be fast at a very young age. Sure, some horses are conformed such that they naturally hold their heads up when they gait, but the "show-look" is largely manufactured. Sure, some horses have more energy than others, but left to their own choosing, I think the majority of horses in this breed are innately more of the "stop and smell the roses" kind of horses than speed demons. Karen Karen Thomas Wingate, NC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.8/940 - Release Date: 8/6/2007 4:53 PM
