> Are mechanical / manipulated gaits inheritable? > > http://iceryder.net/mechanicalaids.html
Well, if you breed two horses that require mechanical or other manipulation to gait properly, the odds are that their offspring will be of similar quality (ie., will require that their gait be made artificially). Ensures plenty of work for future generations of trainers and professional riders. Lynn Kinsky, Santa Ynez, CA ranch: http://www.silcom.com/~lkinsky/ http://members.dslextreme.com/users/napha/HighPoint/