--- In [email protected], "Judy Ryder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> You can get a *general* idea of differences between breeds, but always look > at the individual horse as you may find the perfect horse by doing so. > > If you like short, Icelandics have it, altho we had a 14 hand TWH that was > superb! > > If you like calm, not all, but most Icelandics have it, altho some TWHs can > be just as calm as Icelandics. > > If you like gaited, TWH are more gaited, in my opinion, than Icelandics. > I do find my Icelandics to be easier to handle, not really spooky, not much spook to speak of at all, although Snorri was afraid of some objects for a while. I'm not totally sure if he is over it, I will find out. The Icelandics are quieter though, mine are, more reserved generally. Maybe it's just because the mares take over:)My Kentucky mare does have the most gait though. I think Snorri will have plenty of gait, he takes steps of gait on his own and can gait on a lead line. The mare has tons of gait though, pretty 4 beat on her own in the pasture, I don't think she will be pacey, but I can't really know that for sure until I ride her. I really wouldn't think this from watching her and from having ridden her parents. Kim
