On Dec 9, 2007 1:25 AM, Skye and Sally ~Fire Island <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I think its more than just training, I think its the individual horse > as well...a mix of genetics and environment. (training) >
When we went looking for a horse for our Alex we were told at the farm we went to that they didn't have any suitable for her. A few days later we received a phone call and we were offered the chance to try one that may possibly be OK, so we went and Alex tried Gat (imported). We were told that no one wanted to buy Gat because she wouldn't trot for them. Alex was still game to try her (she was 10 at the time) so she took lessons with Gat for a summer and we ended up buying her, trot 'problems' and all because the two of them 'clicked'. Today (2 years later) Gat will trot for Alex (mixing it up with other gaits occasionally). Whenever I would ride Gat, any light leg aid would send her off like a rocket pacing as she seemed to think I wanted 'fast, faster and fastest'. Today, though, she 'listens' to what I want opposed to expecting. I don't think she is as fearful as she used to be. Gat always seemed to be more fearful and cautious around adults so maybe her leg sensitivity comes from that and may not have anything to do with being imported. V
