Train your Pacey horse to Gait Smoothly

[@TWHLOVE]

THANK YOU for knowing the difference b/w a pace and a correct 1-2-3-4 beat gait. As a trainer, I am constantly having to reeducate people that their pacing horse is NOT gaiting.... This is refreshing... to know someone else out there sees this and knows it and knows it needs to be fixed by taking time to break up the pace... Working them uphill helps a lot too as they must break up footfalls to get up the hill...

[@traceys9113]

I enjoyed this. Thank you and your dog does a lovely gait as well.

[@lindsayjacksonnichols4575]

fantastic. I love the way you break it down and make it so visually obvious and without the slow mo it is very hard to catch.

[@clegg334]

thanks for all your help. I have a slow one , but Im not experienced like you to get them in gait.

[@mauricechestang8828]

The dog got a good gait🤣🤣🤣

[@Groundedsquirrel]

Thank you

[@sirtubemaster]

@ 1:29 what happened with that back leg/hoof? why did that happen?

[@mikaelaryn]

he/she just just tripped because they’re not used to being asked to do that with there mussels :)

[@sirtubemaster]

@@mikaelaryn LMAO i had to read that twice because of the "Mussels" muscles

[@Jeepam8]

Thank you Ivy. Question, when you first start out, how long do you work with him each session, going over the poles? 15-20 minutes? And do you do this every day of the week? Thank you.

[@brooklynlynch2691]

Tgis video rlly helped me woth my spotted saddle horse thabk you so much

[@EllenDawn100]

A single joint snaffle bit is not a gentle bit. It can work like a nutcracker on the jaws or snap up and hit the horse in the palate especially if the palate is low. i always use a dog bone snaffle bit.

[@IvyS]

yep, I usually advocate a snaffle with me than one joint. I really like the Gary Lane freedom snaffle.

[@EllenDawn100]

Glad to hear it. When people hear "snaffle" they tend to think of the old single joint style.

[@EllenDawn100]

I used to retrain people's "bad ponies." Ponies have low palates and what do people usually use in their mouths for kids to yank on? Single joint snaffle bits. It's hard to find anything else in their size. I ordered a French dog bone snaffle for my mini and it took a lot of time to find one.

[@bretfritch6409]

Be a lot better to trim or shoe them in a way to encourage it to rack. I can see that this horse needs it’s front hooves stood up and a toe weighted shoe would help too

[@emmaleamcelhinney8650]

I’d like to know where you’re located? If you’re not too far from me I’d love to have you train my twh!

[@IvyS]

I am in Winslow, Illinois.

[@sojoechard1251]

I have a Rocky Mountain/ Tennessee walker. She’s Pacey, but when she’s in a slow gate, I almost feel like we are swaying Susie to side, what is that gait

[@IvyS]

Stepping pace.

[@sojoechard1251]

Ivy Schexnayder I need to really work on that,..it’s smooth but you’re saying that they shouldn’t do that?

[@anglane7466]

You say to raise the reins when he starts to trot. What do you do with the reins if he goes into a pace? Lower?

[@IvyS]

If he paces, you want to train him to lower his head. shop.ivyshorses.com/Train-Your-Horse-to-Drop-Its-Head-Instant-Download-head-down-video.htm

[@musk62]

At one point in this video, you mention the horse is getting a little trotty. Is there anything wrong with pushing a gaited horse out of his gait and let him or make him trot sometimes?

[@IvyS]

John, a lot of people ask this question. I would say, that for the horse that gaits really well, this is a fine thing to do, just make sure your cue for trotting is very specific. You do not want the horse to start trotting when you want him to gait. :) But having a gaited horse trot, especially one that leans toward the lateral or pace, can be very good for them.

[@musk62]

Ivy S. Thank you Ivy! :)

[@EllenDawn100]

There is if it hurts your body. Any way letting them trot makes them more trotty. Muscle memory.

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

I imagine you and your horse could develop your own, personal, cue for picking up the trot.

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

If a horse tends to be too trotty, this would be an issue. If a horse has a "pacing problem," I'd thank them for opting to trot occasionally!

[@juliericheson7202]

What does the poles do to break up the pace? Do you need just one set of poles of set of 3 to 4 poles spaced out?

[@IvyS]

Take a look at this article I wrote. ivyshorses.com/2018/02/10/how-to-use-ground-poles-to-get-a-smooth-gait/

[@IvyS]

Basically, it makes the horse pick their feet up, instead of just lazily swinging them along the ground, as happens in the pace. This makes them change what they are doing.

[@juliericheson7202]

@@IvyS Perfect.... will give it a try - thanks for responding so quickly - I have really been enjoying your videos!

[@oliviapatterson792]

Where is your location? How much would you charge from or training

[@IvyS]

I'm in Fort Worth, Texas. You can contact me at [e-mail]

[@schelichstar5001]

Will being gaited affect how fast they run?

[@EllenDawn100]

I've had some very fast gaited horses but preferred to let them speed rack as too much cantering can cause them to lose gait.

[@beautifullyblendedbykimwar341]

Do you ever accept short videos in order to give advice? I just bought a new "gaited" horse. He isn't registered. I would love your perspective.

[@IvyS]

I do gait analysis for people. ivyshorses.com/home/services/gait-analysis-and-online-lessons/

[@patfal1514]

For beginners listen...you will hear it when its right