>>>> Does the saddle fit?
That would be my first question too, Virginia. It's possible to find western saddles to fit some Icelandic's, but many (most?) western saddles are too long and too narrow for Icelandic short, broad, backs. It's always good to have a horse's respect, but if he's in pain for any reason (saddle, bit, teeth needing floating, etc.) any steps forward in trust/respect-building will be lost if pain returns on the next ride. (Been there, done that, I'm ashamed to say...) Maybe Jake's owner has already addressed this and I've missed it, and if so, I apologize for not remembering. I haven't spent as much time following up on list posts lately as I usually do, but I'd really like to hear more about Scooter's barn/buddy sourness too. I keep wondering what else might be going on with him, too - wonder if Scooter might have some pain/confusion issue behind his behavior too...or at least, fueling the behavior....? Karen Karen Thomas Wingate, NC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.20/1108 - Release Date: 11/3/2007 9:42 PM
