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Naw, both my Arabs' 4th gait is backing--especially at the start of a 
ride when not allowed forward.

Lynne
whoever says backing isn't a natural gait hasn't seen Ember back up 50 
feet straight when it's HER idea

On May 10, 2004, at 4:06 AM, Laurie Underwood wrote:

> “And remember, an arab's fourth gait is the spook!?“
>
> ?Now there’s a Ridecamp line!
>
> ?Laurie Underwood
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of larry Miller
> Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2004 11:30 PM
> To: ridecamp
> Subject: [RC] rider fear
>
> ?
>
> Of course horses spook just for fun and to see if the rider is awake 
> and aware.? I have had some legit spooks.? One was the horse eating 
> logging machine, and the other were the surprise horses coming around 
> the corner at us.? At least my mare didn't spook at the semi that 
> greeted us on a 2 track.? She leaped off the trail instead and took me 
> with her.? All horses spook if something scares them.? It behooves the 
> rider to be aware of his/her surroundings, and to be a fairly decent 
> rider.? And remember, an arab's fourth gait is the spook!? Jeanie

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