Wow! I finally got to the original msg from Anne Elwell! This only cements my opinion of her. I had talked to her on the phone several years ago when she had some mares for sale (reducing her herd). She was so arrogant and condecending to me. I had told her about my stallion, Skyfaxi from Rhythmhill and she asked if I had plans on breeding him to her mare if I bought her. When I replied she just lit into me like a lion devouring his meal. She said I should never breed a stallion that had not been evaluated and that any silver dapple she had seen would never make first prize! Can you believe that! She didn't sell me a mare (don't think she would) but boy am I glad now. Her horses are probably deathly afraid of humans. She probably pokes them with a stick when she walks by. I don't know if many of you out there know anything about my stallion but he is the sweetest, most gentle (gelding like actually) fellow I have known. He tolts in the field, very stocky (old icelandic body type) and I think he is what most Americans look for in a stallion for their mares. Anne insulted him without even seeing him. She asked me how I knew his foals were good examples of the breed. I had not told her that I had bought his then 6 yr old daughter, Tyra (my first Icelandic) and then decided I wanted another. That was when I found Sky and knew in my heart it was not a gamble. She was totally off base and off her rocker if you ask me. I now would never consider an horse that she has owned. It would have to be a nut case. I can't believe she holds such a position of power within the UIHC and many think she is so great and knowledgable. I hope I don't get any bad backwash from this but think it should be known. I did not listen to Anne and did breed Skyfaxi. His foals are wonderful just like he is but I don't scare them on purpose. They learn respect but with love and kindness. It is people like Anne that will give Icelandics a bad reputation I think. If they don't really trust people someday somebody is going to get hurt.
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