15. Should we even trot our horses?
The trot is a gait for locomotion created for a light jog—in other words, quite far from how we trot our horses today.
- 01The trot is naturally adapted for a light jog—not for the demands of riding
- 02A horse's breathing is affected differently in a trot compared to a canter
- 03Consider going directly from a walk to a canter to spare the horse
- 04Harness racers are at particular risk of physical problems—work preventively
- 05Question whether the trot as a riding gait benefits the horse's body long-term
Should we even trot our horses?
The trot is a gait for locomotion created for a light jog—in other words, quite far from how we trot our horses today. What happens physically in the horse during the trot? How is its breathing affected compared to the canter?
Should we perhaps go directly from walk to canter when riding? And how can we help harness racers avoid problems? This and much more is discussed in today's podcast episode!
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The trot is a gait for locomotion created for a light jog—in other words, quite far from how we trot our horses today.
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