Easy-Gaited Horses: Gentle, humane methods for training and riding gaited pleasure horses

I've recently gotten a Missouri Foxtrotter and this is the most comprehensive and useful info I've found on gaited horses, training him and me, and all the flexibility and stretching exercises that I'll be learning and using going forward. My instructor is pleased with the info I've already incorporated into my lessons. I ride dressage, some of the book really applies to western but translates easily.

I've been a gaited horse owner for more than three decades, and I can tell you this is the best resource out there, hands down. Invest in this book. No matter what level of rider you are, or how much gaited experience you have. If you're a novice, you may feel overwhelmed by reading this, but as you gain experience you will find yourself thinking, "Ok. That's what she was talking about!" Even experienced gaited horse people can use this as a handy reference. I especially love the thorough explanations of the various gaits and the illustrations. When people ask about various gaits, it's nice to be able to share those illustrations so they can better understand. Also, this book serves as an authority of gait descriptions, something that even the most experienced riders will argue over at times. While reading a book does not make you an authority on horsemanship, this book will certainly give you the best foundation possible in understanding the various gaits we all enjoy. Buy this book. Life's too short to have to muddle through your gaited adventure without the best resource!

Easy to follow explaination of how to train and ride your gaited horse. There are many good suggestions and exercises. She addresses issues with rider and how a rider influences and may interfere with gaited horse way of going. Emphasis is on quality of basics and foundation work. No quick fixes or short cuts in this book. She does a good job illustrating the different gaits, when they are correct and when they are not and the likely cuprits causing them to be incorrect. The subtleties of gaiting illuded me prior reading this book. I have a better understanding of the complexity in training and riding my gaited horse. I highly recommend it. It is a book I will refer to for years to come.

I already own this book and ordered the 2nd one for a gaited horse friend of mine. Would highly recommend purchase.

I have a pacey gaited horse that has also been known to buck so it was back to basics with this boy. This book is a must have for those who want to bring out the best gait in their horse. The ground work is not much different to any other system, it is when working under saddle that the focus of the exercises change to address the needs of the gaited horse to be comfortable within their gait and with a rider. My boy is already responding with a much more comfortable walk and will be gaiting in balance with a little more time.

I'm enjoying review of a lot of the gaited "manuals", and seem to find that under saddle-a gaited horse is not much different than a "regular" one-only with the possiblities of a few more gears...no fancy tack, bits, or farrier work...just plain old wet saddle blankets and fair policies. I believe they may take a bit longer to physically mature and gain balance than some of the "regular" horses, but once there-if not maligned and drilled-they fall right into all the gaits and then some! Also check into Larry Whitesell.I'm glad to see there is humane approaches in this aspect of the horse world that is so saturated with inhumane, un-necessary training, outfitting and riding venues.

The best book written to help those new to gaited horses. I continue to return to it now for over a decade.

Seller had super fast shipping! Book is in exactly the condition as described.

excellent thank you

I'm very impressed with all the photos showing the various gaits of gaited horses. This book addresses everything from gaited horse anatomy to Groundwork and riding in gait. I've owned a gaited horse for 5 years and this book addresses all my questions with easy to understand pictures and explanations.! Highly recommended for all gaited horse owners and anyone who wants to learn more about these amazing breeds!

its a one of a kind book for owners of gaited horses. I couldn't get the methods to work for my horse but only because the methods required riding and practising daily which I am not able to do.

Ein wunderbares Buch für alle, die eine umfassende Hilfe zur Ausbildung und Förderung ihres Gangpferdes suchen.Leider findet man nichts vergleichbares auf dem deutschen Buchmarkt, aber dieses Buch lohnt die Mühe der Übersetzung, Lee Ziegler geht wirklich ausführlich auf die verschiedenen Gangpferderassen und die typischen Eigenarten ein und zeigt viele Wege zur Ausbildung und Förderung der rassetypischen Gänge. Sehr empfehlenswert!

Excellent