targetsmom
Well-Known Member
I found the thread on bloodlines for single pleasure driving - along with the photos - very informative and now I wonder about other types of driving. In particular, what type of movement do you look for in a prospective driving horse? Or even one that already drives? And what type of driving do you prefer? Or doesn't it matter?
I look for a long stride, especially at the trot, but often seen in the walk too. I love to see the horse stretching over the topline and stepping into or over the prints of the front feet. A look of "floating over the ground" is wonderful. I like to see good use of hocks, but don't really care that much for the high action of single pleasure. Maybe that is because I show mostly at ADS and Pinto shows. When I look at the horses in my rotating avatar, it seems that I am pretty consistent; does anyone else notice that the frames and strides of Target (my riding horse) and the two driving minis are similar?
I would really like to hear what others look for, especially those with more driving experience than I have. Am I missing something I should be looking for?
I look for a long stride, especially at the trot, but often seen in the walk too. I love to see the horse stretching over the topline and stepping into or over the prints of the front feet. A look of "floating over the ground" is wonderful. I like to see good use of hocks, but don't really care that much for the high action of single pleasure. Maybe that is because I show mostly at ADS and Pinto shows. When I look at the horses in my rotating avatar, it seems that I am pretty consistent; does anyone else notice that the frames and strides of Target (my riding horse) and the two driving minis are similar?
I would really like to hear what others look for, especially those with more driving experience than I have. Am I missing something I should be looking for?