That would be very interesting; a little horse following lady Eloise around. That would really make townspeople talk; did you see what they did to that poor horse? They shrunk it!
Lol. Just kidding, but that would be a very interesting addition to the story
True, and a Shetland would be more accessible back then. I'm not sure whether Shetlands were as affectionate...whatever it is fiction (just not fantasy)! My husband and son are returning tonight for the four day weekend. I have a bit of horse envy, I really enjoyed the bareback/halter and lead only riding experience...but I am also looking forward to the SF Writers Conference with friends from my writers group.
thinking about that again...spindriftdancerFebruary 15 2007, 18:13:21 UTC
The Shetland pony as we know it now was developed by Scottish miners to haul loads of coal out of the pits on the rail lines. But there were definitely small ponies on the Shetland Isles from way back. You might want to do some checking into that. As a side note, any Arabian wandering 'loose' in Ireland would quickly become 'owned'(: Probably in much the same way that cattle were... Heh.
Re: thinking about that again...dahlquinFebruary 15 2007, 18:43:38 UTC
Very true. the Arab wouldn't just be loose roaming the Emerald Isle. It would have to have been brought over from some returning Crusader or trader. I haven't researched the import of Arabs extensively, but I have gotten vague or differing opinions on how much trade existed period.
In retrospect, I do wish I had sited my resources (as if I were writing non-fiction). I have researched and continue to do so extensively. I love it as much as writing. However, when I read something I just use it, I don't always remember which book or author said it (Davies, Cantor, the Gies, British Library, Clements etc., etc.). When I come across conflicting resources, I use the one that fits my story--but again,if I were challenged on it, I'd be hard pressed to remember where I got the info. And if it were a library book and not one of my own--Ave Maria, Saints preserve me. Fiction license.
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Lol. Just kidding, but that would be a very interesting addition to the story
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In retrospect, I do wish I had sited my resources (as if I were writing non-fiction). I have researched and continue to do so extensively. I love it as much as writing. However, when I read something I just use it, I don't always remember which book or author said it (Davies, Cantor, the Gies, British Library, Clements etc., etc.). When I come across conflicting resources, I use the one that fits my story--but again,if I were challenged on it, I'd be hard pressed to remember where I got the info. And if it were a library book and not one of my own--Ave Maria, Saints preserve me. Fiction license.
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