> was not one Icelandic bit used with a flash noseband. One competitor > used a tom thumb with a flash (but used it well and the horse was not > resisting at all), another used the same combination and the horse was > not so happy, but it's a big improvement on the last show. There was a > lot of discussion on the GB list about Icelandic bits used with > flashes - seems like some of it penetrated.
Wooo-hoooo!!! Great! > Interestingly, any horses that were not shod at the show a month ago > are now shod. We've had a lot of wet weather, and a farrier I was > chatting with said many of his clients who normally ride barefoot > can't at the moment as there horse's feet are so soggy and soft. Well, that's OK. If they have to wear shoes for good reason, that's OK. I'm so glad to hear that there is progress being made in the show arena. Good for you, Mic, for getting things moving in a better direction! Judy
