GAITS OF HORSES
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GAITS OF HORSESGAITS OF HORSES
2001…D. Karen Hansen, PhD2001…D. Karen Hansen, PhD2007…Stephen R. Schafer, EdD2007…Stephen R. Schafer, EdD
University of WyomingUniversity of Wyoming
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GaitsGaits
Gait = Way of GoingGait = Way of Going
Gait = Horse’s manner of moving its legs Gait = Horse’s manner of moving its legs during progressionduring progression
Horse is unique among other animals Horse is unique among other animals because it has many gaitsbecause it has many gaits
Basis For Determining The GaitBasis For Determining The Gait
Footfall sequenceFootfall sequence
BeatBeat
StrideStride
SuspensionSuspension
WalkWalk
Mother or basis or foundation of all gaits Mother or basis or foundation of all gaits
Walk = 4-beat gait that is slowWalk = 4-beat gait that is slow
LH (1) - LF(2) - RH (3) - RF (4)LH (1) - LF(2) - RH (3) - RF (4)
There is no suspension phaseThere is no suspension phase
At least 2 feet are always on the groundAt least 2 feet are always on the ground
WalkWalk
Source: Ultimate Horse WebsiteSource: Ultimate Horse Website
RackRack
The Rack is actually a modified walk or exaggerated The Rack is actually a modified walk or exaggerated walk in which flexion is key to the movementwalk in which flexion is key to the movement
Since it is a walk, it is a 4-beat gait. Since it is a walk, it is a 4-beat gait.
Also known as the singlefootAlso known as the singlefoot
Used by American Saddlebreds and Racking HorsesUsed by American Saddlebreds and Racking Horses
Very smooth for the riderVery smooth for the rider
Can be fastCan be fast
RackRack
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RackRack
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BackBack
Reverse, the horse is moving backwardsReverse, the horse is moving backwards
Back = 2-beat diagonal gait that is moving Back = 2-beat diagonal gait that is moving in reverse….at a slow speed.in reverse….at a slow speed.
Trot/JogTrot/Jog
English = Trot…..Western = Trot or JogEnglish = Trot…..Western = Trot or Jog
Two-beat diagonal gait, faster than walkTwo-beat diagonal gait, faster than walk
Sometimes called an intermediate gait Sometimes called an intermediate gait
Has a suspension phaseHas a suspension phase
LHRF (1) - suspension RHLF (2)LHRF (1) - suspension RHLF (2)
Trot/JogTrot/Jog
Source: Ultimate Horse WebsiteSource: Ultimate Horse Website
Trot/JogTrot/Jog
Source: Ultimate Horse WebsiteSource: Ultimate Horse Website
Trot/JogTrot/Jog
Source: Wikipedia EncyclopediaSource: Wikipedia Encyclopedia
Trot (piaffe)Trot (piaffe)
Source: Wikipedia EncyclopediaSource: Wikipedia Encyclopedia
PacePace
Pace = 2-beat lateral gait, faster than walk Pace = 2-beat lateral gait, faster than walk
Pace has a suspension phasePace has a suspension phase
LHLF (1) – suspension RHRF (2)LHLF (1) – suspension RHRF (2)
Unique to certain horsesUnique to certain horses
PacePace
Source: MuybridgeSource: Muybridge
Canter/LopeCanter/Lope
Canter (English Term) & Lope (Western Term) Canter (English Term) & Lope (Western Term) are the same gaitare the same gait
Canter/lope = 3-beat gait with a “lead” and a Canter/lope = 3-beat gait with a “lead” and a suspension phasesuspension phase
Speeds may vary depending on horse, but usually Speeds may vary depending on horse, but usually faster than trotfaster than trot
Left lead:Left lead:– RH(1) - LHRF (2) - LF (3) suspensionRH(1) - LHRF (2) - LF (3) suspension
Canter/LopeCanter/Lope
Source: Ultimate Horse WebsiteSource: Ultimate Horse Website
Canter/LopeCanter/Lope
Source: MuybridgeSource: Muybridge
Canter/Lope (left lead)Canter/Lope (left lead)
Source/Rider/Horse: ZenaSource/Rider/Horse: Zena
Canter/Lope (right lead)Canter/Lope (right lead)
Source/Rider/Horse: ZenaSource/Rider/Horse: Zena
Canter/Lope (both leads)Canter/Lope (both leads)
Source/Rider/Horse: KarenSource/Rider/Horse: Karen
Trot/Jog & Canter/Lope (left lead)Trot/Jog & Canter/Lope (left lead)
Source/Rider/Horse: UnknownSource/Rider/Horse: Unknown
Trot/Jog & Canter/Lope (right lead)Trot/Jog & Canter/Lope (right lead)
Source/Rider/Horse: UnknownSource/Rider/Horse: Unknown
Combo-Walk, Trot/Jog, & Canter/LopeCombo-Walk, Trot/Jog, & Canter/Lope
Source/Rider/Horse: ShirazSource/Rider/Horse: Shiraz
Gallop Gallop
The gallop or “run” is the horse’s fastest The gallop or “run” is the horse’s fastest gaitgait
It is a 4-beat gait with a suspension phase It is a 4-beat gait with a suspension phase and a leadand a lead
The “hand gallop” is used in showingThe “hand gallop” is used in showing
Left lead:Left lead:– RH(1) LH(2) RF(3) LF (4) suspensionRH(1) LH(2) RF(3) LF (4) suspension
Gallop Gallop
Source: Ultimate Horse WebsiteSource: Ultimate Horse Website
Gallop Gallop
Source: MuybridgeSource: Muybridge
Gait DefectsGait Defects
Usually involves the hitting of a leg or foot Usually involves the hitting of a leg or foot by another leg or foot (the moving leg or by another leg or foot (the moving leg or foot)foot)
» ForgingForging» OverreachingOverreaching» Gait defects can also tell us about lamenessGait defects can also tell us about lameness
Gaits---SummaryGaits---Summary
Gait = Way of GoingGait = Way of Going
Gait = Footfall sequenceGait = Footfall sequence
Gait = How beats form to make strideGait = How beats form to make stride