Monday, November 9, 2009

Neisti, Bitless, Bareback



Riding Neisti, Icelandic Horse, bareback and bitless:



Sunday, September 20, 2009

The Sweet Spot / Where the Rider Should Sit



How does the rider's placement and position affect the horse and his gaits?

In this picture / video, where is the rider sitting? Is it a symbiotic place for the horse?

What are the positive and / or negative aspects of the placement of the rider on this horse?

Where is the "sweet spot"?





Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Equitrekking Video



Again the Icelandic Horse is stated to be a horse and not a pony. Untrue. It is a pony, mtDNA'd to other pony breeds. See the Pony Article.

Also in this video, will be seen the usual fighting of the bit.

Something needs to change for these horses! Less contact, no bits, no nosebands, better trained trainers, better riders, more knowledge of horsemanship.



Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Icelandic Horse Stuck in Ditch



Looks like this Icelandic Horse (Islandpferde) got stuck in a ditch.