2008/4/24 Judy Ryder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Could it be that there are some Icelandic Horses who do not have backs that > are strong enough to carry riders (or can only carry up to a certain weight > before becoming uncomfortable), so they tend to stiffen up?
Speaking of backs - I was reading the other night where it said that when horses tuck their heads behind the vertical it can indicate a back problem (among other things, bit, teeth, heavy hands)....actually heavy hands were said to be the worst culprit, but the back issue was right up there. Wanda
