Is it ok just to walk and trot on hacks?

Yes I think it's fine, I posted a similar question on here after I feel and broke my ribs due to my poor balance and was seriously considering selling my horse because I felt I couldn't cope. We walk and trot on hacks 95% or the time, I only canter uphill as both my horse (he's green) and I find it easier to balance (he never gets over excited even if he's not cantered for ages). If I feel he needs a blast my friend takes him out for a gallop.
We vary or route and do some schooling whilst we hack (lateral work, circles etc) as I don't want him to become bored.
I think it's fine just to walk and trot on hacks, just do what you feel comfortable with.
 
I hardly canter on a hack. I used to bomb around everywhere like a complete nutter but my then horse loved it and I was brave! Now I'm not so brave and my now horse isn't as nuts!
 
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