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on 1/31/2006 All horses spook, its how you deal with the behavior that counts. I own a Fox-Trotter and yes, she spooks just as much as any horse. I don't think you can categorize any horse as not spooky. They are an awesome breed though. If you have ridden a gaited horse, you will never ride another.
on 11/22/2005 Be sure you ride a gaited horse first, if you are switching from a quarter horse. It seems like you are riding a whole different kind of animal, some people don't like the change of gaits.
on 11/22/2005 Be sure your farrier has experience with gaited horses. The angle of the hoof is different than a Quarter Horse for example. Let your Foxtrotter run barefoot in the field to establish a natural hoof wear pattern.
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