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Hi Cathryn,

 I rode the awesome Kentucky Mountain Horse, Raven , last season including 
an amazing showing in Tevis! Gaited horses rock our sport! Here's the link 
for photos of Raven & others in the 2004 Tevis taken by my crew member Becca 
Clark:  http://imageevent.com/firebird/teviscupenduranceride
 I'm sold on the bomb proof, level headed demeanor of this breed. Raven 
pulses down quickly & totally takes care of himself at vet checks. Eats, 
drinks & rests. Kicks into high gear again as we leave the check. The ride 
is exhilerating! My arab can't hope to keep up.

Susan Walz
877-385-9120
541-343-6833
541-221-0955  cell
Marsan Kennel - End Results Grooming
2040 West 18th Ave
Eugene, Oregon 97402-3631
http://www.MarsanKennel.com
http://users.rio.com/marsan
http://SueSlimSite.tsfl.com


I had a Missouri Fox-Trotter as a teenager and knew nothing about =
endurance riding at the time.? I usually rode alone though and now =
realize we mostly did what I do now.? She was an incredible horse.? She =
could slow-gait and fast-gait(forgive me MFT people if I call these the =
wrong thing).? She could also trot and had the best canter I have ever =
ridden.? I love my Arab but as my back gets older, I have toyed with the =
thought of getting another Fox-Trotter.? She seemed to never tire.? As I =
recall also, when I rode with friends, she was the last to "lather up"? =
There is a lot of talk about the Kentucky Mountain Horse also being =
gaited and well-suited to our sport.? I think there could be plenty of =
options in the gaited horse for those who want a little different ride.? =
Just my ponderings.? Cathryn Whitaker



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