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> I have always wondered whether it is better to walk or trot to the finish
if:
> 1. It is a very hot day
> 2. You have 8 or 10 miles to go to the finish line
> 3. There is no water between where you are and the finish.
> 4. You feel your horse is tired.
>
> Walking in taking two to three hours exposes the horse to a longer period
in
> the heat without water than trotting in taking an hour plus where shade
and
> water are available. One demands more energy for a short period, the other
> demands less energy for a longer period.
> I am interested in the opinion of others.     Julie Suhr
I tend to concur with the posters who urge trotting--but once again, I'll
also add that this is another case where a horse with a good brisk walk is
an advantage.  A horse that will clip along at 5 mph at the walk instead of
the average 2.5 or 3 will tend to have some of the advantages of the
trotting horse without as much effort.  Furthermore, the horse with the
brisk walk will allow you to spell him--walk a mile, trot a couple of miles,
walk a mile, etc.--and still make good time.

Heidi


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