Re: M.P.H.

["Bo Parrish" <lindap@lcc.net>]

If you measure 1 mile on the course you are riding in the training rides, the following chart should help you compute the speed/distance your horse is covering in his/her different gaits.

 

If you ride 1 mile in 12 minutes you averaged 5 mph

                                10 minutes                     6 mph

                                8 min. 36 sec.                7 mph

                                7 min. 30 sec.                8 mph

                                6 min. 40 sec.                9 mph

                                6 minutes                     10 mph

 

Hope this helps you.

 

Linda Parrish

Kennard, Texas (middle of Davy Crockett National Forest in east TX)