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Trail Riding: Position in a Group

Les Sellnow May 18, 2005

Does your horse walk along quietly with at least a horse length between him and the horse in front, or does he want to tailgate the lead horse without watching where he places his feet?

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Temperament: Buying the Right Horse for the Trail

Les Sellnow September 8, 2004

In a discussion of proper temperament in a trail horse, words like solid and steady come to mind. You want a horse that will carry you over a trail with little to no fuss or fidgeting–a horse that is solid and steady in the bridle.

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