> time....and patience, when i got huginn his gaits were not set... > last summer...our goal was improving his tolt. did i take short > cuts..nope. we worked on it...every time i rode. long slow...work. but > it had paid off. he now offers tolt when i ask him to move out. > sure...it's not perfect, but it's fun and smooth.
I've been through a lot of the same stuff with Zippy this past year and I can relate that is it very rewarding. :-) Like any athlete, he isn't always happy learning new techniques and having to exercise and use his body in new ways but keeping him in an athletic frame is important to me. In the end he is a much happier horse who is much more physically able. It is a good feeling. :-) I'm glad you and Hugginn are having success! ~Nick
