NATURALLY
Smooth Gaits
Naturally smooth gaits include flat walk, running walk, saddle rack, fox trot, tolt, fino, and more depending upon the gaited horse breed.
SMOOTH GAITS
There are many breeds of naturally gaited horses. Each has a range of smooth gaits that can be developed on cue. Dressage enhances the quality of natural smooth gaits by developing relaxation, rhythm, forward momentum without rushing, balance, connection, symmetry, and collection over time.
How to Get Smooth Gait
Did you buy a gaited horse and wonder why it paces, trots or doesn’t stay in a consistent smooth gait?
How Dressage Develops Quality Smooth Gaits
Long and Low
to Break Pace
Do you have a tense, anxious and pacey gaited horse? Find relaxation and break pace for a smooth gait.
Bit Resistance Vs Bit Acceptance
Does your gaited horse rush off into a pace or hard trot or dip its nose behind the vertical? Teach your horse bit acceptance and discover relaxation and smoother gaits.
Contact and its
Connection to Smooth Gaits
Why contact is essential for communication between the rider and the naturally gaited horse and how bit acceptance leads to smooth gait.
Tips to Longer Strides
and Smooth Gaits
Does your gaited horse have a smooth gait but short strides or a rough ride? Here are tips to longer strides and smoother gaits.
A Variety of Smooth Gaits on Cue
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