In a message dated 1/4/2007 11:04:27 PM Pacific Standard Time, ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: > > does anyone know where the definition of draft and gaited horses is found in > the rules. Are Fresians considered to be "draft" horses? Are hackenys > "gaited?" Marged Harris I don't know off hand what rule changes you are referring to, and I don't know of any definitions about draft or gaited horses in our rule book but I think I can answer your two questions: No, Friesians are not considered to be "draft" horses, and for all I know Hackneys are not "gaited". As far as I know, the term "gaited" refers horses that don't have a regular "trot" - as that is defined in the rule book, but have the "running walk", like Tennessy Walkers for example. Hardy