>>> in thinking about it tho, a poll would be really difficult. I think it >>> would have to be categorized. because those who buy young unbroken >>> domestic icelandics are most likely 100% happy. Thrilled in fact. Those >>> who buy horses advertised as good sound trail horses with no issues from >>> people who breed, sell and trail ride are probably statistically way up >>> there as being happy, probably 80 %.
I'm glad you clarified that Janice. I just sent a similar post in before I read this last one of yours. I think if you look at the group you described in the snippet I just quoted, the satisfaction would likely be higher than with most breeds. I know what you're talking about with the dissatisfied owners though, and I agree that we shouldn't sweep that group under the rug... Anyway, welcome to the list, new prospective owners! I think you'll find this list unique in that many of us can simultaneously admit the problems within the breed (usually the PEOPLE in the breed, and not the HORSES!) while at the same time being shameless cheerleaders for the horses themselves. You just can't top a good Icelandic Horse and I mean that! Karen Karen Thomas Wingate, NC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.8/940 - Release Date: 8/6/2007 4:53 PM
