>>>> Exactly and he is so easy gaited, we actually found his trot very smooth as well. Very little suspension and hard to post to because it is so smooth. Would you say you ever see some fox trot in him ?
Yes, I think we've isolated about every gait in him. Cary does take an occasional lesson on him, just to try to learn a little more - and that is a testament to how much he loves that horse. Until he got Skjoni, it was a struggle to get Cary to do that sort of thing. I do try to ride him once in a while, just to practice the other gaits too. >>> Skjoni found in Cary a quiet, laid back but competent rider - a great match for both. What Cary lacks in being an "educated" rider, he certainly compensates for by being a relaxed and confident rider. It's pretty cool now, that we can actually split our responsibilities with the horses. He's the personality to take the young horses out on their first solo rides on the trail - me, I still can remember too vividly being on the ground alone waiting for someone to find me after my accident, so I make no pretense of riding alone...maybe someday. He has very little interest in distinguishing gaits, except the minimal amount to keep his beloved Skjoni healthy. He did a lot of the initial work (ok - play would be a better word!) with the foals last year. Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
