Re: [IceHorses] Cysco Gait Video / Gat Trot
On 2/24/07, Wanda Lauscher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I saw some strides of a fairly clean trot...and some of fox trot...but the freeze frame was shakey, so there might have been more clean trot. But it's close enough. I riding instructor couldn't fault that. Why would Gat mix it up? And why on other days would there be more fox trot than clean trot. And, does it really matter if Gat mixes the two? They're doing well. I think so too Wanda. Thanks! V
Re: [IceHorses] Cysco Gait Video / Gat Trot
Why would Gat mix it up? And why on other days would there be more fox trot than clean trot. And, does it really matter if Gat mixes the two? I don't knowprobably the same reason Dagur is mixing it up. Muscles learning to do new things... In Dagur's case it will take some time to 'set' a gait. They need to be in shape and supple or at least that's my idea. I'll probably learn more as we progress with Dagur. Wanda
RE: [IceHorses] Cysco Gait Video / Gat Trot
In Dagur's case it will take some time to 'set' a gait. They need to be in shape and supple or at least that's my idea. I'll probably learn more as we progress with Dagur. I suspect that's sort of a different case though, but I could be wrong. Dagur is still a baby, just learning to balance himself with a rider up. Up until now he's been able to do any gait he felt like, whenever he felt like it. Gat is mature though, and has had a rider for a while. I'd bet she's in decent shape - as good as most horses are in the winter anyway. While strength and balance are big issues, another big issue is the conformation and wiring of the individual...and from what Virginia has said, I'd bet she's a good bit pacier than Dagur. For what it's worth, Sina CAN trot, but she also has a good bit of pace in her nature/conformation. I wouldn't describe her as pacey though, since I see her trot/foxtrot at liberty a good bit, as well as do all the other gaits. She seems to find it very easy to foxtrot under saddle. So, I mostly encourage her to do her saddle rack (which at times borders on step pace) alternating with her foxtrot. Both are very comfortable to me, and we walk a lot and canter some too. I think we alternate which muscles she uses, and how she uses them enough to keep her back strong. Walk and canter are always good gaits for back health. One of our next gait projects is to hone her running walk. She has that too. Karen Thomas, NC -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/700 - Release Date: 2/24/2007 8:14 PM
Re: [IceHorses] Cysco Gait Video / Gat Trot
On 2/25/07, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The joys of owning a gaited horse...:) Actually, she's probably TRYING to trot like you want her to, but she's defaulting back to what's easier for her - that would be my guess. If the foxtrot is easier, is that because of her build or habit? And, does it really matter if Gat mixes the two? However, it looks like she isn't having too much trouble doing her little mixed broken trot/foxtrot/trot thing, No--Gat doesn't seem to be having any trouble. And Alex doesn't complain, except about the pace when it mixes in with the canter. and honestly, I doubt many people, besides us gait purists would ever notice, or care. The riding coach will often ask Alex to slow down the trot because Gat just trots on past everyone, so Alex will slow down her posting and Gat slows down for a bit then she gets faster and gets into this steady ground covering groove of hers like she's going somewhere even if it's just around the arena. Much more important to me is that they look like a happy pair, they are able to do their job and both look focused, but relaxed. I'd be proud to own both of them. :) I am proud of them--they give me joy to watch. V
RE: [IceHorses] Cysco Gait Video / Gat Trot
If the foxtrot is easier, is that because of her build or habit? It can be from either one, but I'm thinking her build is most of it. I do NOT claim to be able to do a conformation analysis with still pictures or video though! The riding coach will often ask Alex to slow down the trot because Gat just trots on past everyone, so Alex will slow down her posting and Gat slows down for a bit then she gets faster and gets into this steady ground covering groove of hers like she's going somewhere even if it's just around the arena. I guess that could be from a couple of things. I think it was Janice who recently pointed out that horses can rush when they are uncomfortable, physically or emotionally, maybe trying to keep their balance. Or it could be that if she were trained initially by the Icelandic way she was taught, speed, speed and more speed from the start, so it could be her default way of trying hard. Or, maybe it's even just her nature - I don't think that's the case very often, but I wouldn't rule it out. If they are basically happy and relaxed, I wouldn't worry too much - either it is what it is, or it will get better. Worrying too much might make it worse if tension is any part of the cause. I am proud of them--they give me joy to watch. Since they bring back so many good memories of my daughter, Thunder and me, I sort of think of them as my cyber-kids. I hope that's ok - maybe I'll get my own grandkids someday! Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [IceHorses] Cysco Gait Video / Gat Trot
On 2/25/07, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Worrying too much might make it worse if tension is any part of the cause. I don't think Alex worries about it. I just want to make sure I do the right thing for Gat. I am proud of them--they give me joy to watch. I sort of think of them as my cyber-kids. I hope that's ok Of course! V
Re: [IceHorses] Cysco Gait Video / Gat Trot
On 2/24/07, Judy Ryder [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It does look diagonal--when I noticed the nod I looked closer at the legs and they appeared to be diagonal to me, though she has a much faster 'trot' than the 'big' horses. Send video :-). How about this one? http://s104.photobucket.com/albums/m199/vlt2006/?action=viewcurrent=trotting.flv V
Re: [IceHorses] Cysco Gait Video / Gat Trot
How about this one? http://s104.photobucket.com/albums/m199/vlt2006/?action=viewcurrent=trotting.flv V Wow...they look good together don't they? I saw some strides of a fairly clean trot...and some of fox trot...but the freeze frame was shakey, so there might have been more clean trot. But it's close enough. I riding instructor couldn't fault that. They're doing well. Wanda
