> When this inverted curve gets to an extreme, the horse stargazes and > doesn't easily go on the bit: > > Wow. If I had seen pictures like that, I would never have gone to look at > Icelandics.
Next to this picture: http://www.worldofhorses.co.uk/breeds/Images/Ice-Compete.jpg on this page: http://www.worldofhorses.co.uk/breeds/Icelandic_Breed.htm is the text: "expressive head supported by a supple, well-set neck" Well, no, that's not what the picture shows! This head / neck is not a majestic proud head set. It's an inverted neck with a problematic head set. Sometimes I wonder if the breeders, sellers, judges, and trainers actually understand the words that are being said and how they relate to reality. It seems that there is no depth to the understanding of conformation. If they are trying to breed necks that are set a little higher, perhaps they should first pay attention to breeding necks that are not inverted. That would be a more logical direction to take, especially if they want to have the horse on the bit! Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
