Surprise...GAITED!

["Maggie Mieske" <mmieske@netonecom.net>]

The thread on color genetics fascinates me.  Of course, raising mini lops
(which allows just about any color and surprises me with every litter) has
totally bewildered me and so I am "color genetics illiterate" so to speak! 
:)  In turning our latest addition out with mom today, we discovered with
delight that she is gaited...so gaited, she is better than her mother (a
foxtrotter).  And I can PROVE that this is endurance related because Nelson
has decided she will be his endurance horse when he is too crippled to ride
Malik!  Haha  So anyone care to share any info about genetics and gaits?  I
don't know if this filly will foxtrot or what but it looks GREAT!  It was
so obvious from the minute we let her out and only improves as she moves!! 
What a blessed week we've had for foaling!!  :)  And thanks, folks, for
letting us share with you and not getting on our case...:)


Maggie Mieske
Mieske's Silver Lining
10601 S. Richards Rd.
McBain, Michigan 49657
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