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A trotter, in the USA, generally refers to a Standardbred that races using the trotting (DIAGONAL) gait in its' races.

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well it you trot a horse you get it more into shape by trotting it rather than cantering it. that's just what i learned?

It is a part of riding and keeping a horse fit.

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Horses would really only be trotting on the side of the road if their riders asked them to. Riders may be on a trail ride and be needing to walk along the road to get where their going.

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theres a few reasons why a horse puts its head down.... could be the bridle its teeth or how its being treated while riden

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Dressage move in which horse executes a slow elevated trot?

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Highly elevated trot in dressage where the horse appears to be dancing?

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What is another name for the rising trot?

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What happens to a riders body when a horse is trotting?

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To notice a limp and determine where it comes from do you make the horse trot gallop or jump?

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