Horse walk/speed terminology

dappled_rider · 02-15-08, 12:07 AM

I didn't know exactly what to call this. Can someone explain to me the different ways a horse walks or runs? Or point me to a website that does? I have no idea what the difference between, say, a canter and a lope is. I need to learn, so I can use the correct terminology.

Rameses · 02-28-08, 05:57 PM

I found this information (see link below) of the description of the various horse movements, or gaits. It's pretty detailed and informative and I hope it serves your purposes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horse_gait

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dappled_rider Member Join Date: 02-01-08 Posts: 26	Horse walk/speed terminology I didn't know exactly what to call this. Can someone explain to me the different ways a horse walks or runs? Or point me to a website that does? I have no idea what the difference between, say, a canter and a lope is. I need to learn, so I can use the correct terminology.

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02-28-08, 05:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rameses Member Join Date: 01-19-08 Posts: 32	I found this information (see link below) of the description of the various horse movements, or gaits. It's pretty detailed and informative and I hope it serves your purposes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horse_gait