I would also love to see this as well as learning about gait analysis

I would also like to see lessons of conformation and body scoring

yessss me too
until that day there is one on youtube by danny marks about good jumping conformation
thats good

Would it be too much to ask for some info regarding the different gaits for "gaited horses"? I have full blooded Tennessee Walker and an Appaloosa/Walker mix - I get confused watching their legs and foot fall to know just what they are doing. Maybe it doesn't make any difference as long as the ride is smooth. The Walker (Pusher's Secret Pow-wow - how's that for a name?) has a bloodline with 7 grand champions but must not have made the cut somewhere because he was on a small farm used as a trail horse when I got him. He likes to pace - very hard riding - and I have to bump him down a little, but then it seems he gets confused. We are starting with working on balance, tracking, and relaxation on the lunge line first rather than driving him up into gait. He twists his right hind foot about 60 degrees with each step at a walk. I am fairly new at this, but enjoying working with him and on myself. Am getting Monty's halter as well. I am new to Monty Roberts but love reading everything that is posted and am learning so much. Thank you to all of you, both near and afar!!

Sorry. Just had to add a picture of my best friends. Thanks you again.

Don't mean to be a pest, but since I am new to Monty, is there any place where he talks about gaited horses and their training? I know that basics can be applied to any horse, just didn't know if he has instructors that deal with primarily gaited horses.

Hi Nancy,
Welcome to the UNI and to the forum!
What a lovely picture of your two best friends!
Yours are quite specific questions on gaited horses, maybe some other forummember has some information on this topic. I just want to help you on the way a little.
To see the footfall of your horse, it can help to longline him on the Duallyhalter.
Please watch the lessons on "Longlining for the single-line lunged horse" to understand how important it is to use two lines, so that the horse's spine curves in the same way as the circle he's travelling. When using only one line, the horse will lean against the pressure of the line and his spine will curve against the circle. This will damage ligaments, tendons and joints, when cantering the horse might be "disunited", I guess a similar problem could occur with the gaited horse.
On the longlines he will find a good balance and you'll be able to watch his footfall in a relaxed manner. Hope this helps you to start with, there's so much to learn!
Miriam

Thank you Miriam for the fast response and good information. I will most definitely view those lessons. I have been told that once it appears that they are "balanced", to then move toward side reins - very loose to begin with and lunge with those. Sounds like perhaps a similar concept to using two lunge lines?? Anyway, I appreciate all of the help that I can get. I am 60 years old and living the dream that I have had since I was 3 and couldn't stand to wash the smell of my Grandfather's horses off of my hands. (Still love the smell of horses, but I do wash my hands). Thank you for the welcome!!

Hi Nancy,
You will find a guide for sidereins ( with elastic in them, nearest to the bit!) in those lessons.
They help the horse to find a new balance. You might even longline with the Duallyhalter and clip your sidereins in the training-rings, too.
The foottwisting of your horse's right hindleg should be kept an eye on, he might have some problem with a stifle or hipjoint. Let your vet check him please, you don't want undue stress on him.
It sounds wonderful to fulfill your lifelong dream of horses, enjoy every minute of it and learn as much as you can! The Equus Uni is full of gems, there is no limit to learning!
Miriam

Hi Nancy, nothing to add to Miriams great advice other than to say Welcome :-)

Thank you to both of you!! As for Ace (Can't say "Pusher's Secret Pow Wow) he has been checked thoroughly by both the vet and the farrier who has extensive experience with gaited horses. I am also blessed to board at the home of 2 veterinarians who are awesome. I will most definitely keep an eye on it, tho. Thank you again. I am so excited to be part of the forum! God bless.