>>>> My guess is because of statements made degrading those that according to the self proclaimed expert label a gait wrong.
Degrading? When and how? If you think that having a gait called something other than tolt is degrading, then yes, maybe. But it seems to me that the list policy is to learn to accept and even take pride in the multigaitedness of the breed, then how can that be degrading? The horses do what they do, based on the conformation that God gave each of them. Its up to us to learn what our individual horses do best, and to appreciate whatever that is, and to find suitable homes where their gaitedness is appreciated and not a handicap. Im free to say that a single still picture cant always convey the gait that a horse is doing, so I question some of the gait photos. But, on the other hand, Ive seen way too many breeders label pictures of their horses who are either trotting or pacing as tolt examples. Thats scary. Karen Thomas, NC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.11/1244 - Release Date: 1/25/2008 7:44 PM
