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Re: [RC] Improving the walk, was pacing anglo - Jennifer JudkinsBarbara wrote: 'A long, gentle downhill stretch of trail is extremely helpful' That's interesting Barbara. I have noticed Manny's walking gait improving abit now that we are training more on hills. I thought it was my imagination. Truman and Maureen, I think you are both on target. I think it is a little of both, conformation and rider. I have done extensive Dressage lessons with this horse, he is pretty well balanced and has good self-carriage. I also do alot of bareback riding to teach my hips to be more fluid and not bracey. In fact I think his walk is better when I do ride bareback. One other thought: Manny has a pretty well set back shoulder. I wonder if the saddle impinges on his shoulder and shortens him in the walk. Could the saddle affect him in the walk but not in other gaits? Any thoughts? Jennifer.
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