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Morgan Single-Footing
Horse Association Gait Descriptions
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Single-foot:
A broad term used by old time horsemen to describe any gait other than a
two beat gait. The MSFHA has adopted the term “Single-Foot” as an
umbrella term to describe the continuum. It includes the following
gaits: fox trot, running walk, rack and stepping pace.
Fox Trot:
A four beat gait where the diagonal hooves move together with the front
hoof hitting the ground slightly before the rear.
Running Walk:
An even four beat cadence with each hoof hitting the ground singly,
similar to a flat foot walk but with more speed.
Rack:
A four beat cadence with each hoof hitting the ground singly but
somewhat laterally in nature. The rack more closely resembles the
running walk, but can develop more speed.
Stepping Pace:
A four beat gait in which the lateral hooves move together with the hind
hoof hitting the ground slightly before the front. This gait is
sometimes called a broken pace. |