>>>I keep reading "at liberty" in sentences where it seems like the horse is >>>being shown in hand. I think of "at liberty" as being free of any >>>restraints - ie no halter or lead. Do I (stilll again) have that wrong? >>>Nancy
I think you're right in the terminology. I saw an Arab class once where the horses were shown literally at liberty, but I can't remember another right off the bat. That was a long time ago, and I can't remember if that was something special, or a normal class for them. You're right, there are a lot more "in-hand" classes and presentions done in-hand than at liberty. I just wish we were at a point in this breed where more attention was paid to their way of going either way. Karen Thomas, NC
