trotting yearlings and horses in recovery period

Question
Dear Mr Hess,
do You trot your young horses, and horses at recovery period while they are starting to training, and for how long?-in a day for how much days/weeks?
And when do You add canter?
Thank You, Best Regards

Answer
hi -- well  you can trot the horse on a regular training schedule or trot after a operation or sickness to get the horse started back in training.  a sore going horse can be trotted or pony to keep him going without hard training. i would trot a mile and a half a day for 1 month, then go to the gallop for a month at 1 1/2 miles a day, then open gallop for a month at 1 1/2 miles a day, then you can start your breezing and get ready for the race.  hope that helps you . thanks ED HESS