Re: RC: Trot vs Canter

[Tina Hicks <tina@autoairbagcovers.com>]

Depends on the horse - put a heart rate monitor on the horse and you'll be 
able to tell pretty quickly which is the most efficient gait for your 
horse. Or just ride him a bunch :) and you'll figure it out that way too.

I've learned that the *big* trot isn't always the best way to cover ground 
- often the HR was lower at an easy canter than at the big trot.

Tina

At 02:19 AM 10/2/01, you wrote:
>Melanie Botha melanieb@hotmail.com
>Here is a question for you.  Is a trot or a canter easier on a horse for
>long distance riding?
>
>Thanks
>Melanie
>
>
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