Paso Fino gaited
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Paso Fino for person with ankle problems?
I have a relative. They really, really used to love riding - hunter/jumper to be exact. Then something happened to their ankle and now riding is too painful. They aren't interested in getting it looked at (been this way for years) because it only hurts when they ride. I've heard many a time that gaited breeds are good for people with back issues but I'm wondering if a gaited breed like the Paso Fino would be okay for this individual? I know you typically ride a Paso with long, loose legs but I don't know how much weight actually goes into the stirrup. Before I can so much as propose they look into it I'm looking for any and all articles that may support the notion a gaited breed might mean less stress on the ankle and therefore no (or significantly less) pain. Anyone know of any articles?
I've Googled already and I kept getting issues about horse joint problems O.o
I'm sure having a gaited horse would help. Do they ride bareback? I have bad ankles, and when I ride bareback they don't hurt at all.
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What are the moves of Gaited horses?
I want to start playing with a Paso Fino and hes gaited. i've only been on a gaited 1x before..briefly and I remember they move very different. Do they have different verbal cues as well? Like you'd tell a non gaited walk, trot, canter. What would you say to a gaited to make them move faster? What is it that makes them move differently? I suppose to ride a gaited I would just sit back to everything instead of posting or leaning a bit more forward?
Paso's are quite different from other gaited horses. It is a 4 beat lateral gait with the footfall like a natural flat walk. Their gaits consist of Classic Fino, Fino Corto and Fino Largo, which are the same but in various speeds and collection. There is a distinct rhythm to their gait and in showing some on performed on a hard surface so you can hear the unbroken rhythm and cadence of the gait. Their feet go a mile a minute and is interesting to listen to and watch.
They do perform other gaits like a flat walk and a canter and a slower lope but they do not trot or pace. I'm not sure if they have verbal commands some may and some may not but I'm sure the impulsion to go fast or slow has to do with leg pressure. The riders position is very upright and the saddles are somewhat deep seated and more like a Dressage type saddle.
I highly recommend that you do some research, look at websites or watch some videos on U Tube so you can learn more about them.
BTW, Standardbreds are not gaited.
