>>>> You're right Karen. I guess I should have been more clear, said something more like that their prey instinct has become lessened in that they've adapted to that environment. Natural selection and adaptation makes more sense.
I wasn't quibbling with you personally, Robyn. I'd heard the same thing many times, so I know you were just quickly quoting something you'd heard. I just think it's one of the many extreme generalities we hear about Icelandic's, and that we need to question them all - not that there might not be a grain of truth (or many grains) in them. There may be some good in some of Hempfling's works too. I can't say that for sure, because I sure don't know that much about him. I just think anyone who gives clinics, sells books, whatever, should have their credentials questioned before we believe everything they say. That even applies to attractive young men with exotic accents...or maybe ESPECIALLY to them. Some will stand up to questioning, and some won't. I'm not singling out Hempfling particularly; I'd ask the same questions about Gudmar, Pony Boy (although his accent hints of NYC sometimes, he has assumed that Indian persona), or Clinton Anderson....or a certain young, attractive John Lyons trainer in our area. In fact, I question any trainer/clinician, any age, any gender, but I'm just particularly skeptical of ones who seem...well, particularly enamored of their appearances. Karen Thomas, NC
