--- Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> And one might also say that the disciplines you mention are not exactly normal, everyday pursuits for average owners. <<
Guess that depends on which part of the country you live in. Out here, reiners are pretty common. So not only should you not make generalizations about Icelandics, I don't think you should do the same about disciplines. >> And, that the only reason those horses might (and I emphasize MIGHT) need different shoes, is because they are being used in relatively extreme ways...<< I don't think reiners consider their discipline extreme. They do need special shoes for sliding to keep them from getting stuck and injured. Reining and sliding might be extreme and rare in North Carolina, but it is the rule rather than the exception, here in the real west. So I guess anyone could make inaccurate statements about that which they are not that familiar with. Susan in NV Nevermore Ranch http://users.oasisol.com/nevermore/ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Don't let your dream ride pass you by. Make it a reality with Yahoo! Autos. http://autos.yahoo.com/index.html
