On 16/04/2008, Mic Rushen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I do not believe that a few minutes - 5 minutes loose, 5 minutes "see > the ice with a rider", 5 minutes competing (with another 5 minutes if > the horse is in a final) once a year or less will cause long term > damage in a fit horse.
I chased Sophie across the kitchen a few weeks ago...one leap...and my knee was buggered....still is... > Look at showjumpers and eventers who are ridden every weekend jumping > in mud or on grass with studs in. Is that any different, other than > the fact that of course showjumpers and eventers spend a whole lot > more time doing it??? I don't like that practise either....but getting back to Icelandics.. Have you ever watched a horse tip toe across the ice? They take it very slow and cautious. When it's icy around here, no one rides...period. Who would want to risk injuring a good horse over a stupid decision to ride that day? Wanda
