--- In [email protected], "Renee Martin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I think we'd be (are?) welcomed at FOSH events with our naturally-gaited > Icelandic horses. FOSH may have gotten started to protect > the TWH from abuse in the industry and offer an alternative showing venue > for those that reject the padded up, soring TWH show world, but I think they > are supportive and welcoming of ALL gaited breeds. That's the impression > I've gotten. Hello Renee, For the past two years, I have ridden my Icelandic at the FOSH sponsored Evergreen Gaited Horse Classic in Puyallup, WA. This event is open to all gaited horses--TW, gaited Morgans, Paso Finos, Icelandics, etc. There are separate classes for each breed, open classes for all breeds, and schooling classes for the novices. All classes are judged by the same judge who is (more or less) familar with the gaits and judging standards for each breed. The show's vision is to "To promote all naturally gaited horse breeds in the Pacific Northwest for pleasure or show; to provide support and encouragement to gaited horse owners and enthusiasts; while prohibiting artificial action devices, additional weight, or evidence of soring." Because of the almost non-existance of soring with the Icelandics, we are the only breed that does not have to go through DQ or the invidual inspection by a vet. This show is a lot of fun and hope anyone in the Northwest area will think about participating. Here is a link: http://www.nwgaitedhorse.com/eghc.htm Regards, Pamela
