The dreaded medium trot ... Louise Robson, a sought after specialist in the field tells us more about what is involved in the retraining of a racehorse and the success she has enjoyed. The most ‘common’ training issues I come across whilst teaching variety of OTTB’s and their riders are; Contact issues Suppleness issues (both of the above..) The medium trot It is difficult, if you are a competitive rider with an OTTB (Off-the-Track Thoroughbred) as the medium trot, or showing some strides of, is required from Novice upwards. If you have an OTTB who naturally extends in balance and...