> Way to go Susan! I can't imagine steep descents and sand.
Does this make sense?- Riding Doppa downhill is really tough for her and me - she doesn't want to get her rear end under her and "sit down" to go downhill, therefore she also wants to rush because it's hard. I have always felt it's because she is built for the lateral gaits and doesn't have the depth of bend in the rear a more square horse would have. To support that totally anecdotal theory is the fact that riding Mura downhill is much easier (we have a short pretty steep section of our trail) and she trots and racks much easier. -- Laree
