The Fabulous Floating Horses

By Barbara Weatherwax

Comprehensive guide to 30 Soft-Gaited Horse Breeds Analysis of 16 gaits Expert advice on tack, shows, maintenance, trailriding, adoption and more. Great Resource Directories of Associations, Breeders,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0974079308
• ISBN13: 9780974079301
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Markwin Press
• Length: 550 Pages
• Weight: 3.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 10.0" x 11.1"

Customer Reviews

Beautiful Book!!

This beautiful book arrived in excellent condition and I am enjoying it very much. My husband and I have been owning and riding gaited-floating horses for almost fifty years. For the last twenty years we have owned Paso Finos and because of being "floating horses" we are able to ride them even at 69 and 70 yrs. of age.

Gaited Horse Bible

I love this book! I'd recommend it to anyone even remotely involved with gaited horses. It doesn't put one breed over another; it just describes each with clarity and purpose, putting the histories and characteristics in a nice package. My first introduction to gaited horses was Tennessee Walkers, however, I was intrigued with other breeds as well, and now have two Mountain horses and a Missouri Fox Trotter. I can't say which one I like best, but I can go back to this book and recreate their backgrounds. I've only had gaited horses for a couple years and am still learning the different gaits. This book has been invaluable in helping me to recognize footfalls for specific gaits as well as the sounds generated. I've gone to several clinics and learned from each one, however, it's hard to retain everything. It's wonderful to have a written source to refer back to. Ms. Weatherwax is very clear and direct in her approach and has done extensive research. The pictures are wonderful and have helped me learn to identify breeds, from the tall and narrow Tennessee Walkers to the stockier Mountain Horses. Again, I would recommend this book to anyone interested in gaited horses. Linda Bean

Best Gaited Horse Info Ever

This book really is "fabulous". It adresses, in clear words and pictures, the actual gaits of a variety of breeds. Sequenced pictures show every footfall and how to recognize each gait. The information on tack and bitting also is a must for anyone involved with gaited horses. It eliminates all the myths and gives practical information about how each piece of equipment does or doesn't work. Last and best of all is the detailed, carefully researched history of dozens of gaited breeds. The pictures showing the beginning and evolution of each is magnificent. This is a book I loved the first time thorough and return to constantly to answer new questions that arise with my horses.

Should be required reading for all 'horsey' people.

If you could absorb half the info in this book you'd be a bona fide expert on gaited horses. In this techno world of trains, planes, and SUVs, many forget the role of horses in human survival and transportation throughout the ages. TFFH has it all. Sure wish I had this book when I first began riding and then owning horses. Many of my 'horsey' friends are so ill-informed-- they need to read this. It's packed with essentials and fascinating detail on how horses move and relate to their rider. Just tremendous-- packed with history, practical advice, keep observations, and true understanding of these special breeds who seem to 'float' above the ground and give by far the most comfortable ride. TFFH answered my questions, helped me solve problems, widened my interest, and gave me the confidence to aim high as an equestrian. Can't thank the author enough for sharing this wealth of education. Definitely the best (if not the only) book on the subject. It should be required reading for all horse lovers.