We like the flexed neck, but flexed evenly throughout (no break at the poll). The photog happened to catch Gracie right before the fall of the third beat of the canter, as her neck starts to rise for the strikeout of the first beat. So he caught her head just right - that's what we like to see. The martingale's not acting hard, just enough tension to remind her where her head should be.
A gorgeous horse. You guys are the ones I always envy, neat, well trained horses, clean, well fitting clothes. I'm usually out with levis and a flannel, arguing about whether we are going to go down the road or not. (with my horse that is)