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Hi Laney,
I ride all my foxtrotters at a working trot, as well as foxtrot, rack, running walk and flat foot walk - whatever their capabilities.  In my experience, a horse needs some pace to gait well, that is, if he trots too often and in preference to a lateral gait, he may not have the smooth gait a rider is looking for.  One of my geldings has both a rack and a big square trot - very versatile.  
Keep shopping but don't rule out one just because it doesn't seem friendly, sometimes they just need a person to dote on them,
Kitty Longino
NW Arkansas