Trotting on a horse is a two-beat gait by which the horse’s legs transfer in diagonal pairs, with the within hind leg and out of doors foreleg transferring concurrently, adopted by the surface hind leg and inside foreleg. It’s a quicker gait than strolling however slower than cantering or galloping.
Trotting is a really snug gait for each the horse and the rider. Additionally it is a really environment friendly gait, because it permits the horse to cowl loads of floor with comparatively little effort. Trotting is commonly used for long-distance driving, as it’s much less tiring for the horse than quicker gaits.