1. moving at a steady, easy trot like a dog

1. the action of moving at a steady, easy trot

Examples

• The horse was dogtrotting along the trail at a comfortable pace.
• She preferred dogtrotting to running when exercising her horse.
• The rider maintained a steady dogtrotting rhythm for miles.
• Dogtrotting is easier on both horse and rider than a full gallop.
• The gentle dogtrotting motion helped calm the nervous mare.
• After the sprint, they settled into a relaxed dogtrotting pace.