On Fri, Jun 15, 2007 at 11:46:59AM -0500, Janice McDonald wrote: > I have been lucky with gait because i really dont know how to > make a horse do anything so I just have to take what i get warts and > all. And my worst gaited horse is my best trail horse, the best horse > in the world really, a search and rescue posse horse, parade horse, > anything horse.
*grin* i'm pretty much with you on "i get what he gives me" for gaits -- the only tools in my personal toolbox are: tilt my pelvis forward or back, turn or circle, and breathe. i have only stjarni, so i am very glad he is an awesome trail horse, a terrific school horse, and overall my very best friend. we were in our first parade on memorial day, and nothing fazed him. plus his gaits were comfy to ride for the four hours to, during, and home again.... i'm glad you and all your horses have worked out so well for each other. they say there's someone for everyone, but i think there's something about you that makes you good for a LOT of different horses. kind of like why i love teaching with stjarni, he is good for a lot of different riders... --vicka
