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A gait of a horse

The trot is a two-beat diagonal gait of the horse where the legs move in diagonal pairs. This means that the right front leg and the left hind leg move together, and then the left front leg and the right hind leg move together. It is faster than a walk but slower than a canter or gallop.

Characteristics

The trot is a natural gait possessed by all horses, as well as most other equines. It is a symmetrical gait that is often used for long-distance travel because it is energy-efficient. The trot is a very stable gait, and it is often used in dressage, show jumping, and other equestrian disciplines.

Variations

There are several variations of the trot, including:

Working trot: A natural, forward-moving trot with a regular rhythm.
Collected trot: A slower, more elevated trot with increased engagement from the hindquarters.
Extended trot: A faster trot with a longer stride, showing maximum ground cover.
Rising trot: Also known as posting trot, where the rider rises out of the saddle in rhythm with the horse's gait.

Training and Riding

Riding the trot requires balance and coordination from the rider. In the rising trot, the rider must post in time with the horse's movement, which can help reduce the impact on the horse's back. In the sitting trot, the rider remains seated, which requires more skill to maintain balance and harmony with the horse.

Health and Safety

Trotting can be beneficial for a horse's fitness and muscle development. However, it is important to ensure that the horse is properly conditioned and that the rider is skilled enough to avoid causing discomfort or injury to the horse.

Related pages

Gallery

A horse demonstrating a collected trot.
Trakehner horse in dressage.
Dressage rider performing an extended trot.
A horse in a trot during a competition.
Arabian horse in a saddle seat trot.
Another Trakehner in dressage.
Andalusian horse in a collected trot.

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-'''Trot''' is a two-beat diagonal gait of the horse where the diagonal pairs of legs move forward at the same time with a moment of suspension between each beat. It has a wide variation in possible speeds, but averages about 8 miles per hour (13 km/h). A very slow trot is sometimes referred to as a '''jog'''. An extremely fast trot has no special name, but in harness racing, the trot of a Standardbred is faster than the gallop of the average non-racehorse. In this context, the fastest trotting speed is known as '''racking'''.
+{{short description|A gait of a horse}}
+{{other uses}}
+[[File:Rustytrotone.jpg|A horse trotting in a field|thumb]]
+[[File:Trot_animated.gif|Animation of a horse trotting.|left|thumb]]
+[[File:Youth_Western_riding.jpg|Youth rider performing a trot in Western riding|thumb]]
+[[File:WC07b.JPG|A horse in a dressage trot|thumb]]
+The '''trot''' is a two-beat diagonal gait of the horse where the legs move in diagonal pairs. This means that the right front leg and the left hind leg move together, and then the left front leg and the right hind leg move together. It is faster than a walk but slower than a canter or gallop.
 ==Characteristics==
-The trot is a two-beat gait that has a wide range of speeds, from very slow to very fast. Depending on the horse and its speed, a trot can be difficult for a rider to sit because the body of the horse actually drops a bit between beats and bounces up again when the next set of legs strike the ground. Each foot hits the ground separately, except for the brief moment of suspension, and the average speed is approximately 8 miles per hour (13 km/h).
+The trot is a natural gait possessed by all horses, as well as most other equines. It is a symmetrical gait that is often used for long-distance travel because it is energy-efficient. The trot is a very stable gait, and it is often used in dressage, show jumping, and other equestrian disciplines.
-==Types of Trot==
+===Variations===
-There are several types of trot, each with its own set of characteristics and uses. These include the '''collected trot''', '''working trot''', '''medium trot''', and '''extended trot'''. The collected trot is a very collected gait that is used in dressage. The working trot is a comfortable, efficient gait for the horse and is used for most riding. The medium trot is a more forward and engaged trot, used in dressage. The extended trot is a fast, ground-covering trot that is used in dressage and eventing.
+There are several variations of the trot, including:
-==In Harness Racing==
+* '''Working trot''': A natural, forward-moving trot with a regular rhythm.
-In [[harness racing]], trotting, as it is known in the United States, or '''trot monté''' in France, is a professional racing discipline where Standardbred horses are harnessed to a lightweight two-wheeled cart known as a sulky, gig, or bike. The horses race at a specific gait - a trot or pace. They usually pull a two-wheeled cart called a sulky, or spider, occupied by a driver.
+* '''Collected trot''': A slower, more elevated trot with increased engagement from the hindquarters.
+* '''Extended trot''': A faster trot with a longer stride, showing maximum ground cover.
+* '''Rising trot''': Also known as posting trot, where the rider rises out of the saddle in rhythm with the horse's gait.
-==See Also==
+==Training and Riding==
-* [[Horse gait]]
+Riding the trot requires balance and coordination from the rider. In the rising trot, the rider must post in time with the horse's movement, which can help reduce the impact on the horse's back. In the sitting trot, the rider remains seated, which requires more skill to maintain balance and harmony with the horse.
-* [[Ambling]]
-* [[Pace (horse gait)]]
+==Health and Safety==
-* [[Canter and gallop]]
+Trotting can be beneficial for a horse's fitness and muscle development. However, it is important to ensure that the horse is properly conditioned and that the rider is skilled enough to avoid causing discomfort or injury to the horse.
+==Related pages==
+* [[Canter]]
+* [[Gallop]]
 * [[Dressage]]
+* [[Equestrianism]]
+==Gallery==
+<gallery>
+File:Fabian,_31._September_2006,_7b.JPG|A horse demonstrating a collected trot.
+File:Trakhener_-_Dressur_Erstes_2.jpg|Trakehner horse in dressage.
+File:Marlies_van_Baalen_with_"Kigali".jpg|Dressage rider performing an extended trot.
+File:Ilster_d'Espiens.jpg|A horse in a trot during a competition.
+File:Arabian_saddleseat.jpg|Arabian horse in a saddle seat trot.
+File:Trakhener_-_Dressur_Zweites_2.jpg|Another Trakehner in dressage.
+File:Andalusier_1_voll_versammelt.jpg|Andalusian horse in a collected trot.
+</gallery>
 [[Category:Horse gaits]]
-[[Category:Horse racing]]
-[[Category:Equestrianism]]
-[[Category:Animal locomotion]]
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