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The different speeds the horse travels.
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A fast gait with four beats where all four of the horse’s hooves are off the ground at a time.
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A pace faster than a walk where a horse lifts its legs in diagonal pairs.
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A gait with three beats, it is between a gallop and a trot.
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A smooth diagonal gait typically associated with the Missouri Fox trotter horse. The hind foot typically falls into the track of the front foot.
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Is a lateral two beat gait with the two legs on the same side of the horse moving forward together.
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A slow symmetrical four beat gait, distinct 4 beat where each hoof lands on the ground at a separate interval.
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When a horse moves backwards, legs move backwards as in a trot.
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A controlled version of a gallop, rider is more forward and out of the saddle.
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Considered a western canter but covers a lot less ground per stride compared to a canter. Smooth and comfortable for the rider.
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Similar foot pattern to walk, legs are picked up and suspended for this unique gait.
