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Within a Fox Trot
1) An Analysis by Liz Graves 
Evaluating for the strong and weak points in the hindquarters structure, to be able understand how to correctly engage the hindquarters for maximum  efficiency of gaits without undue stress. 
To Park or Not to Park
Running Walk, an Explanation
2) An Analysis by Liz Graves
How to understand wht the length of the humerus will translate into in the movement of the horse. Why understanding front-end conformation should be an important consideration in evaluating any horse before asking it to start working. 
What Gait is this Horse Doing?
Go to Analysis
3) An Analysis by Liz Graves
How neck sets , length of neck and attachment of head to neck affect the movement of a horse.
 
 What Gait is this Horse Doing?
Go to Analysis
4) An Analysis by Liz Graves
Tracking, Hoof Angles and Breakover are covered in depth.
 
5) An Analysis by Liz Graves
(Mangalarga Marchador)
 

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