I've always thought there was something a little "off" with my gelding, now I know.. he's a mare!! 
LOL
Jennifer
>From: guest@endurance.net
>To:
>Subject: RC: Mares and Geldings as Ride Partners
>Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 10:31:18 -0800
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>Betty chachalulu1@aol.com
>So far my experience has been that the geldings motor along and
>don't seem to be as watchful/careful about footing and their
>general environment. The mares motor along, too; but are always
>paying attention to "something" in addition to moving along the
>trail. They seem to question more: speed in relation to footing
>conditions, orienteering with respect to basecamp and where other
>horses on the trail are located, etc. They are very willing
>to do anything once you get used to their "are you sure about
>this?" way of going. When you tell them that you are "sure",
>they are great about sizing up the job and getting it done.
>
>I like mares as partners because I enjoy the explicit "wheel-
>turning-in-the-brain" behavior and earning their unbelievable
>trust. I like geldings as partners because they don't ask
>questions very often.
>Just my eperience. Betty.
>
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