> The cultural disciplines that use a curb or spade bit (Peruvian,Paso > Fino, vaquero, reining . . .) start the horse from the beginning with > the final bit in mind -- and that includes several months of bitless > saddle training in a bosal or bozal.
I think you're right, Lynn; there are two different paradigms and the icelandic-style is sort of diametrically opposed to the paso style... icelandic-style being with heavy contact from the beginning to the end, with no other options or goals. Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com
