From: "Karen Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Looks sort of pacey, but he's only got one foot planted...? Is that maybe > a > transition to canter, or is he about to throw in a little buck? > To me, he looks pretty darn pacey. His right front and right hind are moving back at the same time and his left front and left hind are moving forward at the same time. He's not about to canter or buck. If he were transitioning to canter, his right front would be leading and his left front and right hind would be starting to move together. If he were preparing to buck, his front feet would be starting to move closer together. Yes, he does have one foot support, something not characteristic of pace. Perhaps we have invented a new gait???? > That brings up an interesting tangent...you have the John Lyons type rope > with you...when you are chasing a horse, do his/her gaits look typical? > I know that horses will move differently on a circle than > on a straightway, and even if you aren't in a round pen, they seem to want > to keep a radius from you, staying on some circle-ish pattern. > I don't chase horses when I'm training, unless my life, or someone else's is in danger. I am free lunging Stormur. I am asking him to maintain his speed and keep circling around me as he heads toward the fence. He can choose the size of the circle. It's not a tight circle by any means. > I had the feeling that Stormur might be about to buck or snake his head > before I noticed the rope, that's why I asked. > I think he's moving in pretty nice balance, something I taught him to do. He's relaxed. He's not tense in his neck or poll. His back is raised. Like Nancy, I think he's showing beautiful self carriage. Thanks for your opinion. I look forward to hearing what others have to say! Mary Sand Lake, NY
