I have heard some "horror stories" about gaited breeds, in fact other breeds too. I have a friend here who loves Gaited breeds and tells me there have been some pretty barbaric practices (not saying it still goes on...)

I did see a Hackney Pony (I think?) being exercised one time with chains on legs/hooves and set tail. It left me with a really strange feeling. So I know what youre getting at. And I suppose its all in the name of 'charisma' and winning a few rosettes.

Anyway, if you can ever get some images of Walkers and ASBs (even natural/candids) I would love to see them.