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I have read that studies have shown that cantering can be a bit easier on a
horse than trotting in terms of exertion. But I am confident that my mentor
has advised trotting as much as possible because eth trot is a gait that can
handle trail terrain better than a 3 beated gait (I was elated the day my
guy started dropping from a lope to a trot *on his own* - we are leaning).

I am open to other ideas though.
Kristen in TX

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Subject: [RC] training techniques


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Hi all. I was wondering if training for long distance wouldn't it be just as
beneficial to lope or canter then walk rather than to trot continually? I am
planning my training for the season and have been riding long distances for
many years. I have not competed at the sport though plan to this year. I
have always walked and than cantered then walked to cover distance. What is
the advantage of continual troting? Thanks for your opinions. Pattie


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