Question # 206: I know that walking up and down hills increases hind end strength, and I have seen a big benefit from walking hills. What are the benefits from trotting up or down hills, and how much of each gait should I mix in when doing hills? (Sharon)
Hi Sharon!
Walking up and down hills is one of the most productive strengthening exercises that we can do with our horses! Because they have less momentum than they do in the trot and the canter, they have to use sheer power to push their body weight up the hill. Going down the hill, you get increased "sit" behind, with more weight being carried over the horse's hocks. The benefits are enormous. But as to whether trotting or cantering up or down hills should be done as well - the answer is... (Click on Question Title above (in blue) to read full answer)
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