The gaited breed is a very diverse breed and I won't go into details now. But I would like to clear up a few things that have been stated if I may.
1) Gaited horses need special trims and shoes to gait. No, they don't. They only need proper training. My gaited horses are trimmed the same way...
This is the first time I have heard about this horse before and I too have been around many breeds. Just read the article and it was very interesting. I assume the gait of the Moyle horse is a trot? I hope they continue to preserve this horse and its history.
I have never been stuck on one breed. I love them all. But I grew up showing mainly the Quarter horse and really love the breed. But now that I am hitting the golden years and I don't bounce well anymore. I have found that I am now really enjoying the gaited breeds. Since now I enjoy trail...
I have been around standardbreds all my life in one respect or another. Some I have been around as harness racers from local breeder that live near me. But mostly as buggy horses for the Amish, ect. They always seemed like quite, gentle horses even though to me they were a bit plain looking. I...