Trot

From The Talland International School of Equitation

Trot

In all competitions, the horse has to show three paces: walk, trot and canter as well as smooth transitions within and between these paces.

Trot has a two-time beat separated by a moment of suspension. The quality of a trot is judged by its regularity and elasticity. The variations are:

• Collected trot – the horse’s outline shortens and it moves forward with an arched neck;
• Medium trot – the horse moves forward with moderately lengthened strides and more obvious

impulsion from behind;

• Extended trot – the horse covers as much ground as possible, lengthening its strides as a result of

great impulsion from its rear end.