Re: [IceHorses] Hands: Pony or Horse
i dont know about RMHs show rules but i do know as a rule they are built sorta dainty, around 14hh and not stocky built. I know in the TWHBEA rules they have classes for "14hh and under" but they dont call them ponies i dont think. and walkers are not generally thought of as a small breed whereas rockies are sorta on the small side i think. I have seen some humungous Mountain pleasure Horses but every purebred rocky or KMSH I have seen was small boned and around 14hh or less. About the height of most pasos but not even as large boned as most pasos. Janice -- yipie tie yie yo
Re: [IceHorses] Hands: Pony or Horse
I'm not sure about current rules, but back in the day, adults were certainly showing both Arabs and Quarter Horses that did not stand 14.2. I had a friend who was very successful in both dressage and hunter classes on a tiny Arab mare and there was a retiree at a nearby boarding facility that had been a very successful show horse. I doubt ths little Arab was 13.3. I do know that there were adults showing animals that were ponies both by genetics and measurement at a recent Welsh Nationals. Our pony was one of many ridden by a small adult. Nancy
Re: [IceHorses] Hands: Pony or Horse
> Height is not the determining factor as to whether it is a pony or > not, just > want to be sure that we're all on the same page with that. > > The almost 16 hand Icelandic is still a pony, and the 13 hand RMH > is still a > horse. > > http://iceryder.net/pony.html Ok then, would an adult be able to show their 13 hand RMH in a show? Probably not.I understand that height is not the determing factor, however it is what is used in our culture a lot. Skye Fire Island Farms Breeding Quality Icelandic Trail Horses Certified Farrier Services 'Natural Balance' Shoeing and Trimming. Founder, Navicular options for your horse. 808-640-6080
Re: [IceHorses] Hands: Pony or Horse
> country of orgin, Icelandics are considered horses, and that is why I > always call them horses, as the general public will think they are > just a childrens riding pony, and that could not be futher from the > truth. Arabians are considered horses, and I know a lot of Arabians > that are under 14-2, a lot. Height is such a silly generalization. Height is not the determining factor as to whether it is a pony or not, just want to be sure that we're all on the same page with that. The almost 16 hand Icelandic is still a pony, and the 13 hand RMH is still a horse. http://iceryder.net/pony.html Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com
