Riding, training, and caring for gaited horses requires special training techniques, and this comprehensive, instructional manual thoroughly explains the ins and outs of working more humanely and effectively with every kind of gaited horse, including Paso Finos, Tennessee Walking Horses, and Missouri Fox Trotters. The basic tenets of this guide’s philosophy include proper hoofcare, appropriate bitting, correct saddle-fitting, and an educated riding style for optimizing the horses’ natural gaits. These techniques will prevent back, hock, and stifle problems, as well as solve common nagging problems in performance and behavior, resulting in the happy relationship that both the rider and horse deserve.