This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Right, Brigid about the fjord walking thru a house etc. We would call them "mesomorphs" Humans fit in this grouping also, ones who walk through doors instead of opening them! Re cavaletti, round poles work best as the horses usually hit them in the beginning. They do not like the noise so will usually, here the fjord mind comes into play, avoid hitting them. You need to see what distance each horse needs to be able to step over and do it at their natural gait. The poles need to be moved farther apart for the trot. It helps a horse collect itself better. The poles can be raised for more dexterity on the horses part and they usually like this challenge. It is fun to ride through also. Regular 4" round fence poles work or just cut saplings. Jean
Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle Barnes & Noble Book Stores
