how far can a horse walk in a day?
The total distance covered by a horse in a day will be determined largely by the pace that you set for the ride. A horse's speed depends on gait: Walk: 4 mph Trot 8 to 12 mph Canter 12 to 15 mph Gallop 25 to 30 mph. A typical horse may be comfortable walking for eight hours, meaning he could cover 32 miles in that time. Many weekend-warrior riders can't stand eight hours in the saddle, though.