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[RC] RC] competing gaited horses - ponyexpress

After training our Paso for long distance, I found he would get footsore. Though
it wouldn't appear as though he were lame or "off" when evaluating him, I would
find he would be more hesitant to move out when going downhill or over rocks
when conditioning.   Their impact is just different then non gaited horses, and
it would be wise to pay special attention to those factors as it is more
difficult to determine lameness or soreness on a gaited horse.  Though he was
certainly the most comfortable horse I've ever ridden, and had lots of forward
interest in addition to having the kindest disposition. Our "Hombre de Oro" was
one of the finest horses I've ever known.
Erica DeVot

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