--- In [email protected], Mic Rushen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> > It was actually after that particular incident at the WC that the FIPO > was first changed to prohibit "unnatural training practises" like > Robyn mentions from being used with Icelandics.
Which practices were prohibited? >Certainly we've not > seen horses since with that "scared of the light" appearance. > Well...not exactly a "scared of the light" look, but maybe a facial expression that looks like the pain of the rider trying to pull the horses lips up to their eyes:) I am equally disgusted by such practices no matter who is doing it, my next door neighbor or someone half way across the world, I really don't see that the practices with Icelandics are much better and unfortunately it doesn't seem to be headed in a better direction on its own. Saddlebreds were not so extreme once upon a time, neither were TWH's. There is a trend toward a trail suitable gaited horse in the US. You won't see this kind of action with the RMH's, it will get negative marks, most of the time, it's not the ideal. Kim
