i think PC is right too. the thing is, as long as he is keeping the speed you dictate it's fine. i have known a couple horses that start some respect issues with there rider when the are setting there own pace. out on the trail it can be irritating to me personally if the horse will lag back of the group, then realize he's all alone and then break into a trot to catch up. i have seen it get to the point to where the horse will plod along trying to steal a snack off the trailside whenever he can. nothing aggervates me more than seeing a horse plodding along with some vegetation hanging out of the side of his mouth. it can get to the point to where there not paying attention to where there going and that can lend to some dangerous situations.

i would say as long as he's got his mind right and he's responsive to you, then i wouldn't worry none to much about it. if you can put him up front, in the middle, or at the back, and moves at the speed you want, then there's no need for concern.


happy trails,

clint