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# Tip/Quote of the Day # 4510
- URL: https://www.myvirtualeventingcoach.com/eventing-tip-quote-4510-2/
- Published: 2026-01-12T05:15:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-20T12:07:31.000Z
- Author: Lesley Stevenson
- Tags: Get your FREE daily tip here!, #Import 2026-02-10 03:43

Because one hind foot is always in the air while at the trot, it is harder for a horse to refuse a jump from a trot approach vs a canter approach. So it can be a good idea to trot into a spooky fence that you think your horse might want to stop at. Just make sure you keep riding that trot until your horse is safely up in the air.