Re: RC: crooked tails

[BMcCrary27@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/25/1999 6:58:01 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
DAldr94141@aol.com writes:

<< She's like that 
 going down a straight trail. I think there IS something to the crooked tail 
 crooked back crooked horse thing.  >>

I have owned and ridden at least four horses that trot crooked down the 
trail, often times crooked while walking up a hill.  Every single horse has 
carried his head and shoulders to the right and his near hind to the left.  
I'm beginning to wonder ... is it just coincidence, or is there something 
wrong with the way I ride?  I do know that I have one leg slightly longer 
than the other ... one pants leg is about 1/2" shorter than the other, and 
stirrup leathers are always 1/2 notch off of being completely balanced and 
comfortable.  I've never really noticed whether every one of those horses 
carried his/her tail to one side. I would be very interested in input from 
other riders.  BTW, I've ridden for over 50 years, so I'm not a green rider, 
but I've never taken lessons either, so I'm sure there is much to learn.

Barbara McCrary


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