Thanks for your response, Karen and Raven.
Forwarded pic without comment--Pila is a flashy little mare, which is a plus,
as we love looking at her, but main thing is her temperament and
"rideability".
Thank goodness we can pronounce "Pila", and like it's sound. Apparently, it
means "arrow, dart".
Maybe when Pila was young, her "pinto patch" looked like an arrow--will send
another pic, showing her pinto spot.
As for her Icelandic origins--farm and region (?) -- don't think I'll even
attempt to pronounce them!
Am grateful that she has no signs of ezema nor rain rot when out in hot or
wet weather.
Our Slettir/Paddy was born in Canada, and is super hardy, with a great coat
and no problem with insect bites or tolerating very wet conditions. He and
Koko choose to be out in the pouring rain...or heavy snow, rather than hanging
out in their cozy run-in.
Kate Basler
Slettir/Paddington and Pila, Icelandic ponies
Kokopelli, Hackney pony mule
Tess and Bodhi, Irish Water Spaniels
Dorje, Snowshoe cat
