> In the video, at about 5:35 marker in time, you can see the > rider lift up off the saddle and sit on the cantle to get the gait:
Looks to me like the horse was already gaiting. My guess is it's just as likely he lifted up to free up a squashed testicle. Cheryl Icelandic Sheepdogs & Icelandic Horses www.sandcreekicelandics.com