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Re: [RC] [RC] Trot vs Canter - Angie FuraI was taught that the movement had to be done in frame in order for it to be considered an extended trot. Without that, you just have a working trot.
Here's an example of what I know to be a working trot.
Here's my theory - if this were a video of an Arab doing a working trot, I think most endurance folks would think it extended because they move much better than the average horse. They float instead of plod.
But I'm no DQ! Is there a measurable way to determine if a trot is working, extended, or otherwise? Or is it just subjective?
Angie Fura www.tracetribute.com ----- Original Message ---- From: "heidi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <heidi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: Angie Fura <tracetribute@xxxxxxxxx> Cc: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 2:52:47 PM Subject: RE: [RC] Trot vs Canter While endurance horses do indeed sometimes get into the extension and suspension, the difference between most endurance horses and the video you supplied is that ability to round (which does increase the ability to suspend). That's what most endurance horses lack at the extended trot. Nonetheless, when a horse is traveling 15-18 mph at the trot (which a few can!), there is considerable extension and suspension.... So, while they may not execute the gait "correctly" I'd still call it an extended trot....
Heidi
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