In March 2012, I bought my Belle (Ridgewalker's Chinook) and brought her home. I had been looking for a horse that I could feel a connection with and that was reliable and experienced. I had not planned on buying any particular breed, just a good horse! Belle and I have a great deal to learn. I really enjoyed riding her last year and felt safe enough to go on a couple of trail rides which I had not done for many years. However, I did not know how to achieve the proper flat and running walk gaits and she had not learned them growing up so she liked to trot!! When I heard about the Gaited Experience Clinic in Stoney Plain AB on June 1& 2, I knew we needed to go!!
The first day of the clinic I was riding Belle with a plain snaffle bit and whenever I tried to push her into a flat walk, she just fought the bit and we did not get very far! Grace Adams quickly realized the difficulty I was having and asked Bill to bring a different bridle and bit for Belle. It had the same bit but had flat shanks. It took a little while for Belle and I to get used to the new arrangement, but that afternoon we achieved a bit of a flat walk and by the next day we were even running!! The instructors, Barb and Jared, were extremely good and took lots of time with each of us! Everyone I met was so friendly and helpful and I thank you all for that! I drove home on adrenaline and could hardly wait to tell my hubby, Bob, all about it!! And I ordered a new bit for Belle too!!
Lois Elliott
Thanks Lois for making the trip from Saskatchewan with Belle! We hope to see you back next year.
The first day of the clinic I was riding Belle with a plain snaffle bit and whenever I tried to push her into a flat walk, she just fought the bit and we did not get very far! Grace Adams quickly realized the difficulty I was having and asked Bill to bring a different bridle and bit for Belle. It had the same bit but had flat shanks. It took a little while for Belle and I to get used to the new arrangement, but that afternoon we achieved a bit of a flat walk and by the next day we were even running!! The instructors, Barb and Jared, were extremely good and took lots of time with each of us! Everyone I met was so friendly and helpful and I thank you all for that! I drove home on adrenaline and could hardly wait to tell my hubby, Bob, all about it!! And I ordered a new bit for Belle too!!
Lois Elliott
Thanks Lois for making the trip from Saskatchewan with Belle! We hope to see you back next year.
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