Gaited vs Ungaited... Reality Check

[Samjen]

Originally Posted by Gaiting Naturally

what gives "ungaited" folks a monopoly on dressage? of course due to conformation differences & footfall a gaited horse doing dressage will never look like an "ungaited" doin it. just like an "ungaited" horse will never be as smooth as a gaited one. so each breed has pros and cons, but to monopolize something like dressage for "ungaited" horses is what annoys us gaited folks.

Because in mainstream dressage a trot is required. Now a gaited horse can do dressage but to put them in the same class as an ungaited horse would cause a problem. When the test says trot from A to C it would be hard to evaluate and pin a horse that did something else. As it stands right now in the rules it would be a 2 point penalty because they would not produce the correct gait. I totally think the addition of dressage classes at gaited shows are cool. Its also fairer and easier to judge (I'm talking gaits not saying its easier).


Of course I know people that have taught their TWHs to trot but I thought that was a BIG no no.