[IceHorses] Re: update on BALDUR / Join Up

2008-04-13 Thread gailwellshess
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Karen Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >>> Classical training is now being done in Iceland. > > > I have never, ever seen any evidence of classical dressage in any > interpretation being done in Iceland.. Well Karen, that may be because you haven't l

[IceHorses] Re: Baldur has an Album

2008-04-12 Thread gailwellshess
> How long did you have him? I rescued Baldur at full price last summer. He was afraid, confused, very underweight and needed everything most would think of as routine care done. His teeth, hooves, wormed, shots — you name it. He was green to ride because he was confused. He is now sound, happy,

[IceHorses] Baldur has an Album

2008-04-12 Thread gailwellshess
I posted three photos in an album titled Baldur fra Alfasaga. The one with the goat on his back is from before his early training fiasco. It was a huge hint as to his true personality. We are shooting video today. I'll post a link when I have it on youtube and you can see this sweet boy. Gail

[IceHorses] Re: update on BALDUR / Join Up

2008-04-12 Thread gailwellshess
> I don't know of anyone doing classical training with Icelandics. ... > Do you have any new pictures of Baldur? any video? Classical training is now being done in Iceland. All it is is the beginning of dressage training. Classical dressage (NOT the competition stuff) is designed to build the

[IceHorses] follow this link

2007-12-27 Thread gailwellshess
I'm not certain if this has been discussed yet. There is a bill that needs commenting on in Washington. It seems we need to pass it to keep our horses welcome on trails on public land. We need to look into this. In the meantime, check this out: http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.

[IceHorses] Re: Horse in need

2007-12-06 Thread gailwellshess
--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Karen Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Are you new to the list Yes, I'm on the Cascade list but not this one. I hoped with a braoder scope to find more help, more people like you and perhaps even the right home for Baldur. Do you know if he was ignored in th

[IceHorses] Horse in need

2007-12-06 Thread gailwellshess
Last summer I went looking for an Icelandic horse for my husband. We found a beautiful (aren't they all) 10-year-old gelding advertised as perfect — trained, bombproof, and old enough to have the sillies out. He seemed depressed and a bit skinny but that would be easy to fix. An Icelandic trainer w