On Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:01:21 -0700, you wrote: >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.
I would like to add something here. That photo (I took it) was taken from a very old version of the IHSGB website and shows Fi Pugh riding a 5 year old gelding who had had very little training but who qualified for the WC well over a decade ago, when basically anyone who wanted to ride on the British team would qualify by default, pretty much. The picture was certainly NOT used to illustrate a good head set and has been taken out of context by the owners of this website. Mic Mic (Michelle) Rushen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Solva Icelandic Horses and DeMeulenkamp Sweet Itch Rugs: www.solva-icelandics.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
