Comments on Behind the Bit: Illustration of "the auction trot"

If the training pyramid is supposed to develop mus...

2012-01-19T09:23:18.527-05:00

If the training pyramid is supposed to develop musculature from the inside out, my long money goes on the US horse.

Not a fan of the top horse - not the fault of the ...

2012-01-19T04:02:57.961-05:00

Not a fan of the top horse - not the fault of the horse but it looks over-produced at such a young age. Also don't like the rider's position, she sits so far back in the saddle, forcing her legs forward.

I much prefer the overall look of the second horse and rider. It's not showy but it's more genuine, I think.

In Sweden what I'm used to call an 'auctio...

2012-01-19T03:13:04.367-05:00

In Sweden what I'm used to call an 'auction trot' is a pushed medium trot, a too fast trot... It's only used to show of the gates of the horse on auctions, sales movies and so on. I'm guessing that people do it because the horses aren’t ready to show off a real extended gate and they want to show that the horse moves really well.

Strange; I posted a comment earlier and it hasn...

2012-01-18T21:02:39.687-05:00

Strange; I posted a comment earlier and it hasn't shown up, but I am getting all other comments emailed to me as requested! Oh well, my comment was that the definition of "auction trot" that I am familiar with is the unbalanced trot that is extravagant and toe-flipping with the front legs without equal activity behind. The first mare is extraordinary in that she is equally active

3 years old and already going in a frame like that...

2012-01-18T20:04:30.921-05:00

3 years old and already going in a frame like that? While she looks up to it, I do wonder if that mare will stay sound over time if no one takes the time to develop her musculature.

I would like to see her back lifted more behind the saddle as it's one of those examples of a horse so well bred to move that she doesn't have to use herself really well to look spectacular. She is

I cant believe that first horse is THREE. What, di...

2012-01-18T19:24:26.086-05:00

I cant believe that first horse is THREE. What, did they begin riding her when she was a weanling?!
I cant believe euro's ride their dressage horses that young. Not good for the nody or mind.
Saying that, that is the biggest 3yo Ive ever seen. And she is nice :) Despite the overridden overexaggerated Totilas trot she has

I wish the "auction trot" video shows mo...

2012-01-18T17:49:45.840-05:00

I wish the "auction trot" video shows more of the walk. I would like to see if the horse stretch and have a free walk like the end of the other one.

I myself would not even WANT a 6-y.-o. going PSG, ...

2012-01-18T16:48:44.591-05:00

I myself would not even WANT a 6-y.-o. going PSG, and I find it very disappointing that the Europeans see fit to push youngsters so fast. Of course, we're busy doing the very same thing to stock horses and racing TBs over here. :-( All in the name of the almighty dollar. SO not fair to these beautiful and willing beasts...

I would not mind trying to ride an "auction trot"

Hi, I'm a recent follower. I like that first m...

2012-01-18T14:18:58.488-05:00

Hi, I'm a recent follower. I like that first mare; she has equally good action front and rear. The definition of "auction trot" that I'm used to describes the kind of trot that impresses some, but is incorrect because of being uneven; flamboyantly extravagant in front (with the toe flipping up past ideal) and far less action behind.

The second mare is blessed to have

I really dislike the auction trot. To me it basic...

2012-01-18T14:16:25.257-05:00

I really dislike the auction trot. To me it basically shows the trot a horse does when yahooing around turnout only rounder, and if you understand this is not an everyday working trot, it's great to get an idea of potential for the horse to extend as it develops over time. Unfortunately, a lot of people think that's the trot the horse will have all the time right NOW. I actually want

I really dislike the auction trot. To me it basic...

2012-01-18T14:15:50.204-05:00

I am not a trainer and am certainly not an expert ...

2012-01-18T14:11:06.958-05:00

I am not a trainer and am certainly not an expert in this stuff BUT ... the European mare is being ridden sitting trot and looks like she is being driven forward from the rider's seat. The bottom mare is ridden rising trot and doesn't have the "forward from behind" look.

I'm probably totally wrong on this, but the top mare has a "sproing" to her trot