Re: wide gait in hind end

[Tivers <Tivers@aol.com>]

In Standardbreds there are two kinds of trotting gaits--passing and line-
gaited. The passing gait is the best for high speed because the horse can
reach the hind legs forward without experiencing interference with the
forelegs. The line gait is tricky because you have to shoe the horse to avoid
almost certain interference. These animals also develop a lot of action in the
front, leading to injury, because they're very concious of having to get those
front feet out of the way.

ti