Horse Physiology - figuring out stride and suspension program of a horse?

Query by bankaway: Horse Physiology - determining stride and suspension method of a horse? I will be in the market place for a 13-14 hand horse (inside the up coming 5 many years) due to age associated problems. My doctor says to maintain on riding as it does wonders for my well being. I am a trail rider, and now have a lovely nicely gaited Paso Fino (14.three hands) that will be my pet permanently. I just obtained a pretty Morab with a natrually extended smooth gait (15.4 hands). I needed a Morab that was shorter but could not uncover one and will love this Morab and use until I move onto a new horse, probably keep 3. My up coming horse will be 13 - no a lot more than 14 hands, with a wonderful smooth floating on air walk, trot and collected canter. Finding a smaller horse that has the organic gait, as properly as good type temperment, not been utilised for barrel racing or jumping, really sound, straightforward keeper, will be quite a challenge. This research will most most likely consider me all above the nation, and will be a rather prolonged method. Horse Physiology: Is there a way (measurement or ratio) in a non gaited horse that determines the horses all-natural extended gait, smoothness, and so on. I have time, am patient, but not inclined to fly all above the world to ride likely prospective customers. I uncover that mounting a smaller sized horse is a lot easier (I ride trail), as I have a appropriate knee replacement (peg leg) that is not versatile and it is tough for me even though the two horses are qualified to wait on command. I discover a rock to stand on, but if I need to come off in the open area, getting back on is rather hard, specifically as the horse wishes to much grass and I ride mainly solo (no one else in my location rides trail). I will maintain my gaited horse but do want a more compact horse with smooth floating gait. Any sugggestions? Is there a ratio or measurements that will help me? Also posted in pet section incorrectly. Thank You. Have Paso Fino wonderful gaited horse endurance goes for miles and miles, can mount her. Desired: tiny 13-14 hand non gaited horse with smooth as glass trot (so I can post and perform my butt and legs) Greatest answer:
Reply by joanne
The breed you might want to check out out is the Rocky Mountain horse. It is a horse that is amble gaited or has a single foot gait. It delivers a very smooth ride and is well-liked with individuals who have arthritis or can no lengthier take a jarring ride on their body. I beleieve they array in sixe from 14.2 up to 16 hands.