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Yep, I think conformation is the major factor here. And the interesting 
thing is this ties into the "fast walk" thread because the very 
conformation that predisposes a horse to a fast, driving walk is the 
seems to be the same that predisposes it to being a good balanced horse 
going downhills. So again, it at least from my experience it all starts 
with a good walk.

Truman

Heidi Smith wrote:

> Actually, a lot of it is genetics and conformation.  I've dealt with entire
> families that, even when not raised on hills, can go downhill smoothly and
> correctly (and at a working trot or faster!) as soon as they've had enough
> time under saddle (a handful of rides) to have adjusted to balancing with a
> rider.
>
> Heidi
>
>  




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