> vision is to "To promote all naturally gaited horse breeds in the > Pacific Northwest for pleasure or show; to provide support and > encouragement to gaited horse owners and enthusiasts; while > prohibiting artificial action devices, additional weight, or evidence > of soring." Because of the almost non-existance of soring with the > Icelandics, we are the only breed that does not have to go through DQ > or the invidual inspection by a vet.
Not yet. There may not be obvious soring, but what about the mechanical aids? The gaits being exhibited now with Icelandic Horses are not natural gaits; there are too many mechanical interferences. Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
