>>> (Remember, this is why it is so important at these events like EA, that we represent our ponies in a positive way, because that would be enough to make me not want to even consider an Icelandic) I know, not every Icelandic owner and breeder is like that but that was the message from their booth in Pomona.<<<<
You know, I think we're preaching to the choir. There seems to have been a major change over the past few years, in that it seems finally like a lot of Icelandic owners, maybe even most, are perfectly happy defining our equines as "ponies." But, I still hear of things like this happening. You just gave me a clue as to why. I'm pretty sure the major equine expo's only allow breed representation from the official breed organization. So, probably the person at the Icelandic booth at EA was closely associated with the USIHC...and most of us certainly aren't. I think we need an alternate organization...with PONY in the name. Icelandic Ponies of America or something... Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.3/986 - Release Date: 9/3/2007 9:31 AM
