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Horses will choose to canter/lope/run instead of trot partly because 
they can synchronize their breathing with the movement of the gait.  So, 
a horse that isn't quite fit enough will choose to "run" up a hill 
because it is easier.  Some people say that "running" up a hill puts 
tremendous strain on the suspensory ligaments and that it is better to 
trot/gait up and canter/run down.
Laney

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>    Re running up hills,isn't it generally easier for the horse that way? I thought forcing them to walk was for conditioning purposes(?)
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