On Wed, 5 Sep 2007 16:50:17 -0700, you wrote: >> Most trainers here tend to start out with a Cavesson rather than a >> drop noseband. Is it different there? > >Traditional western starts with a bosal, natural horsemanship with a halter.
Yes, but Western is a different kettle of fish all together, aiming towards loose rein/long and low, and comparing Icelandics with Western is a bit like chalk and cheese. How is it among English riding style trainers there? Mic Mic (Michelle) Rushen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Solva Icelandic Horses and DeMeulenkamp Sweet Itch Rugs: www.solva-icelandics.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes"
