The Gallopa Blog

Ride smarter, not just more.

Practical guides on training, gaits, rider fitness and equestrian tech, from the team behind Gallopa.

· 6 min read

How Fast Can a Horse Run? Horse Speed by Gait and Breed

How fast can a horse run? Average horse speed for walk, trot, canter and gallop, the fastest recorded sprints, and how to measure your own horse with GPS.

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· 7 min read

Horse Gaits Explained: Walk, Trot, Canter and Gallop

The four horse gaits explained: beats, speeds and how each feels from the saddle, plus how to tell canter from gallop and spot rhythm problems early.

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· 5 min read

Best Horse Riding Apps 2026: An Honest Guide for Equestrians

The best horse riding apps in 2026 compared honestly: ride tracking, gait analysis, training content and AI coaching, with the right pick for each rider.

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· 8 min read

How to Improve Your Horse Riding Between Lessons

Only get one lesson a week? Practical ways to improve your horse riding between lessons with one-focus solo schooling, video analysis and honest tracking.

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· 8 min read

How Much Trot and Canter Per Ride? A Practical Guide

How much trot and canter per ride is right for your horse? A practical minute-by-minute guide to walk, trot and canter time, with a sample session plan.

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· 8 min read

7 Horse Riding Metrics Worth Tracking (and What They Tell You)

Which horse riding metrics are actually worth tracking? A rider's guide to distance, gait time, speed, heart rate and more, and what each one tells you.

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