--- Nancy Sturm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> mostly in an endurance ride, I choose the rate of speed and allow him to choose the gait except if we come to the top of a steep hill<<
I agree, Nancy. For a distance ride, let the horse choose the gait he/she is most comfortable with. Now if you want to work in an arena and refine ques for the gaits, that's different. I also work on refining ques on the trail, but not during conditioning rides. Susan in NV Nevermore Ranch http://users.oasisol.com/nevermore/ Disclaimer CAUTION: DO NOT DRIVE WITH HOT COFFEE IN YOUR LAP ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
