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I have an icey at a barn strictly for icey. problem is i want to ride him dressage and they think im crazy. im afraid to move him to a regular barn with all types of horses because he'll then be in a stall and fed like the big horses. should i be afraid, or do many of you have your ice. horse boarded this way?

Ann, I'll forward your message to the icehorses list:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/icehorses

A few questions for you: is your horse good at dressage? is he mostly a trotter?

If you move him, does he have to remain in a stall?

Judy

I have an ice. that I'm training but someone told me that they have to be at least 5 years before you can ride them and I need to know if this is true? Because I've broke a few horses before but this is my first Icelandic horse.

 Beverly

>>they have to be at least 5 years before you can ride them<<

Not necessarily. It depends on the conformation, their loins (width), back (length), substance (bone), mental maturity, etc. as well as weight of rider, and what type of riding.

The forced-type riding that we generally see of Iceland should not be done with any young horse as it would make them mentally sour, and possibly negatively impact them physically.

See the schedule of bone fusion for more info:

http://iceryder.net/fusion.html

Whereabouts are you located? Are you using natural horsemanship type methods? any clicker training? (Icelandics love clicker training!)

Check in on our email list for more input on your question:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/icehorses

Also, the monthly newsletter: http://iceryder.net/newsletter.html

Judy

Beverly, it all depends on the size of the horse and bloodlines he or she has ( as Icey owners will tell you). Some bloodlines require further maturation than others. Generally, a horse about 4 yrs old can be started in ground work. Sometimes, they can be started under saddle -- usually they can by the age of 4. If you horse is of one of those later maturing bloodlines, or if your horse is not mentally ready to start work then wait until it is 5. If you have trained horses before -- you should know how ready your horse is. Talk to some of the Icelandic trainers too to get their opinions. As with everything else, there are many schools of thought and you will need to decide what's best for your horse.

Hope this help,

Susan


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Not necessarily. It depends on the conformation, their loins (width), back (length), substance (bone), mental maturity, etc. as well as weight of rider, and what type of riding.

The forced-type riding that we generally see of Iceland should not be done with any young horse as it would make them mentally sour, and possibly negatively impact them physically.

See the schedule of bone fusion for more info:

http://iceryder.net/fusion.html

Whereabouts are you located? Are you using natural horsemanship type methods? any clicker training? (Icelandics love clicker training!)

Check in on our email list for more input on your question:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/icehorses

Also, the monthly newsletter: http://iceryder.net/newsletter.html

Judy

Hello everyone

I like to let everyone know, that there will be an

International Icelandic Horse Breed Evaluation
in Vernon, BC, August 2-4,2006

August 2+3
conformation only,rideability for horses 4 years and up Judes: Barbara Frische, John Siiger Hansen
August 4
foals and horses up to 4 years judge: Barbara Frische

for more information please contact me at
toltaway@uniserve.com

I have a beautiful "Sensation" treeless saddle and Skito pad for sale. The saddle is brown and black and the Skito pad is brown.
I have used it only twice and find that it is too big for my little guy. This saddle is very,very comfortable. As I said is is brand new.I rode in it only two times to try it out. I am asking $1200 complete or best offer.

Thanks

Maria
email-badyk@telusplanet.net

I am looking for a group in Alberta, Canada that does Endurance Riding with Iceys


Maria

badyk@telusplanet.net

You might post your saddle on the icehorses list:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/icehorses

Send a blank email to icehorses-subscribe@yahoogroups.com to subscribe, or click onto the Join This Group link at the above URL.

Judy

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Hello, Im a Paso Fino breeder in Colorado ... I am wondering If anyone would have a Icelandic mare they would trade for a registered Paso Fino I need a small horse for my personal riding.. My pasos are from 14/2 to 15 hh Thanks

Hi Betty, there's a couple of places that you can post your message:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/icehorses

and

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gaitedhorse

Judy
http://iceryder.net
http://clickryder.com