On Sat, 15 Sep 2007 16:43:03 -0700, you wrote: >>> I've heard it said that Icelandics will turn >> their rump to you as a way of submission > >I wonder where that came from; any idea? I haven't heard it, and it doesn't >make sense to me.
Quite a lot of Icelandics will turn their rump to you, but I don't think it's a sign of submission - it's often a sign of fear. I rather think if their character was any less good than it generally is, that rump might precede a hearty kick from a horse who is afraid of being handled. In horses who are good to handle and not afraid, I've noticed they will sometimes do it when they don't want to do something (like be caught and taken away from their field mates). But submission? No. Mic Mic (Michelle) Rushen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Solva Icelandic Horses and DeMeulenkamp Sweet Itch Rugs: www.solva-icelandics.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes"
