Natural Gaited Horse Training Articles

Below you will find an assortment of natural gaited horse training articles relating to many common experiences when working with gaited horses. We have made all the articles, written by the late renounced author and clinician Brenda Imus, free for you. Common gait training issues are addressed along with simple, natural, and effective ways to help bring out your horse's best natural gait.

We wish you many happy and smooth trails!

Gaits of a Horse Explained

Bring Out Your Horse's Best Gait Naturally

Working with Trotty Gaited Horses

Conformation and Your Horse's Gait

10 Tips for Finding and Keeping the Gait

Why Good Form Under Saddle Matters 

Proper Collection for the Gaited Horse

Gaited Horse Breeds Summary

Proper Bit Adjustment

Pre-season Riding Checklist

Saddle Buying Tips

Ten Myths about 'Gaited' Bits

 How to Calulate How Much Weight Can Your Horse Carry

Determine Your Horse's Length of Stride

Spring Training for the Gaited Horse

Developing Impulsion Part 1

Developing Impulsion Part 2

Establishing Authority

Understanding Western Saddle Tree Terms

Gaining Control of a Horse that Rushes

Should I use Weights on my Gaited Horse?

 Fitting Gaited Horses is an Art!

Basics of Gaited Horses Backs

Should I Canter or Trot My Gaited Horse?

Locking Stifle Syndrome in the Gaited Horse Part 1

Locking Stifle Syndrome in the Gaited Horse Part 2

Re-form Your Horse's Hollow or Sway Back Part 1

Re-form Your Horse's Hollow or Sway Back Part 2

Re-form Your Horse's Hollow or Sway Back Part 3