The Gaited Horse Bible will make a perfect gift for the gaited horse owner on your Christmas list!  This is the most thorough treatment of the subject you'll find anywhere, and demystifies the subject of gaited horses, while helping the everyday pleasure rider learn how to work effectively with their horses using easy-to-master, simple tools and techniques.  The Gaited Horse Bible, published by Trafalgar Square Books, is an invaluable training aid for owners of all types of gaited horses, offering extensive information on the following topics: 

• Gait Descriptions (with photos and drawings)
  
• How to Determine what Gaits Your Horse Performs Best
  
• Recognizing the Gaits when Mounted
  
• Gait Terminology
  
• Gaited Horse Breeds and Types from Around the World
  
• The History of Major Gaited Breeds
  
• Conformation Considerations for Determining Gait Preferences and Maintaining Soundness
  
• How to Choose the Perfect (for you) Gaited Horse
  
• Choosing Appropriate, Pain-Free Tack for your Horse
  
• Early Training for the Young Horse
  
• Advanced Training beyond the "Green Broke" Stage
  
• Effective Techniques for Developing Well-timed and Well-balanced Gaits
  
• Retraining Horses with Common Gait, Behavioral, and Physical Issues
  

The Gaited Horse Bible will prove invaluable for working with all kinds of horses - but is simply a "must have" book for owners of smooth gaited riding horses.  List price: $29.95.  Available through National Bridle Shop, or wherever books are sold!

Saddle Dynamics Liberty Equitation [Part 1 Video] [Part 2 Video]

Understanding The Imus Comfort Bit [View Video Part 1] [View Video, Part 2]

Q&A Session [View Video]

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video must be worth 10,000 words.  Did you know you can access an enormously informative video for free, either here on the Gaits of Gold website, or on National Bridle Shop's Brenda Imus products home page?  This video gives a detailed description of all the unique features of the Imus 4-Beat saddle, and clearly shows the numerous benefits of the saddle for both horse and rider.  It also shows how the rider's equitation habits positively and negatively affect the horse's manner of going and ability to gait properly.  Why not take a few moments to see if you're helping, or hindering, your horse's ability to perform well under saddle?  We think you'll be amazed at how clearly the video demonstrates these lessons, and you will come away with a much better understanding of the dynamics of riding a gaited horse!  

People are always amazed at how soft and responsive their horse becomes after they begin using the Imus Comfort Bit, and want to know why.  I've had my webmaster post a video that explains the mechanics of the bit, and will help take the mystery (but not the magic) out of how it works.  Check out "What's the Secret to the Imus Comfort Bit" video here.

No more long wait!  National Bridle Shop has worked hard over the past several months to build their inventory of Imus 4-Beat saddles - if you order today, you can be riding in your new saddle within the week!   Still wondering if it's the right saddle for you and your horse?   Well. . .there's always our 'No Questions Asked" 2 week saddle fit guarantee.  Want to see how this saddle is built, and why it helps bring out the best in your horse?  Watch our free Saddle Dynamics and Liberty Equitation Video at the foot of this page.  You can also avail yourself of expert pre-sale advice through our "Help Fit My Horse" photo evaluation service. We make doing the right thing easy!

Read a few unsolicited testimonials from customers who are happy with their 4-Beat™ Saddle. (We have so many of these that the list could go on for miles!)

Join in on our Saddle Discussion Forum - Real Customers Like YOU talking about their 4-Beat™ Saddle!

"I just wanted to tell you that I have had my saddle for 2 weeks, and that I am thrilled with it! I have owned horses and trail ridden for over 42 years now, and have tried just about every type of saddle there is, and have never really been satisfied with any of them. If someone would have told me that I would find an off the shelf saddle of this quality, along with the fact that it would fit my two horses who have very different builds, I would have been skeptical to say the least!

When I first got the saddle, I was impressed with the high quality of workmanship, along with the attractive design. After calling Jamie, who by the way was very good in getting back to me (a rarity in today’s busy world) I figured out how to properly place the saddle on the horse. Although I was not used to riding so far forward in a saddle, I have always liked to ride bareback for that very reason, being right up on the horse's center of gravity. To my surprise the saddle is very stable, extremely comfortable, lightweight, and fun to ride. When I pulled the thin navaho blanket off, my horse's back was smooth and damp, with no dry spots anywhere! Even better, he moved freely down those steep hills, and had more energy than ever before. As an experiment, I put the saddle on my other horse, and lo and behold, it fit him too! Needless to say, I am sold on your saddle, and can't wait to ride some more. Thank you Gaits of Gold!"

Sincerely,

Eve L

Olalla, WA

We highly encourage those of you who are considering the purchase of an  Imus 4-Beat™ Saddle to take advantage of our unique "Help Fit My Horse" service.  Many owners believe that if their horse has a large barrel, it requires a wide tree - but this is not the primary consideration when determining correct saddle tree configuration.  Some horses that may appear 'standard' to the average eye actually require a tree with angles for a wider topline.  Jake and I know how to tell the difference, and can save you a lot of wasted time and effort - and it takes you only a few minutes to avail yourself of this service.  We will look at photos of your horse and ask a few key questions and you can be sure of your saddle choice in no time! Here is how it works: Answer a few questions, upload a few photos, and we'll get back to you - usually within the day!