· just now. Report Abuse. Trot Poles 3~4 feet apart. To measure the distance, you can measure your foot and use it as a measuring tool, get a tape measure and use that, or trot your horse around one time and place the poles between where you see the hoof prints. The measuring tape is the most accurate. just now. Report Abuse. Trot Poles 3~4 feet apart. To measure the distance, you can measure your foot and use it as a measuring tool, get a tape measure and use that, or trot your horse around one time and place the poles between where you see the hoof prints. The measuring tape is the most accurate.