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I've always looked for efficient movement assuming that efficiency means 
less wasted energy.  The up and down "sewing machine" type of trot seems 
to me to be more suited to the show ring because there is so much up and 
down but not so much forward motion.  I used to think the "daisy 
clipper" types movement - very little knee action - was best, but I've 
decided those horses often are trippers.  Now I look for just enough 
knee action to make sure the hooves land square but not enough to waste 
energy.
laney
Val Nicoson wrote:
> I'm looking for my next endurance horse and have come upon the option of 
> different trotting styles of horses.
>
> One has a "sewing machine" type of trot...vertical action...and is said 
> to be a smooth ride...slow walker
>
> The other has more of what's considered a typical Arab trot with more 
> extension to the stride and is also said to be smooth.
>
> Can anyone can give me pros and cons to either or both...although 
> ultimately I understand it's a matter of what one gets used to.
>
> Thanks!
> Val


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