The Peruvian movement known as Termino is not true winging - it comes from the shoulder, not the knee. I've seen a few Icelandics which do exactly the same movement, but not that many, and it isn't winging.
Mic >------------------I know that winging is not considered a fault in the >Peruvian Paso breed. Is there a difference in the conformation of >Peruvians versus Icelandics that allows for the winging? And how does >winging affect a horse from a long-term health standpoint? Is there a >certain conformation feature that makes it less hazardous on the long >term health of the horse (if it's hard on the horse)? Mic (Michelle) Rushen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Solva Icelandic Horses and DeMeulenkamp Sweet Itch Rugs: www.solva-icelandics.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes"
