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Congratulations, Roger!  I recommend that you read any appropriate  
articles by Liz Graves, many of which may be found at  
www.lizgraves.com.  Another wonderful resource is the late Lee  
Ziegler, whose articles may still be archived at  
http://www.gaitedhorses.net/GHArticles.shtml among other authors.
-Sharon L. in Maine


Quoting Roger Rittenhouse <roger@xxxxxxxxxxx>:

> A short post here. Many know of my problems trying to find a new horse
> to ride, to replace my finally retired Shagya-Arab  -Omni.
>
> At last, this one is SOUND sane suitable and passed the vet check. So
> he is a keeper.
> Gaited - after 30 years of trotting -jigging uppity  Arabs, I get a
> nice soft smooth ride.:)
> He is not in great shape. Wants to pace vs foxtrot. So, I am gong to
> start at the base level work. WALK LSD to build him up. NO gaiting for
> weeks
>
> Name is THUNDER. 8yr Old MFT Chestnut Gelding - white face star blaze.
> Stocky strong build. Has not been used much for the past 3 years. Easy
> going on trail. A bit pushy on the ground. Needs some give to the bit
> re-work.
> We have bonded in the past 6 days. He likes attention and wants to work
> for me.
>
> Working out the best bit for him. Saddle- trying the 3 I have. Looks
> like the BOZ will work the best. NOT buying another saddle.
>
> Will add a writeup and pictures on the web site later
>
> Pictures here > http://imageevent.com/vmaxept/horses/thundermft
>
> Test rode him at the breeder a week ago. Last Fri we did a day at BSF.
> Today we did 6 miles off the farm in the forest.
>
> A new adventure starts.
>
> --
> Roger Rittenhouse
>
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