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What is a gaited horse?
Horses that perform a gait separate from the standard three listed above are generally considered gaited horses. Breeds that promote these different gaits are called gaited breeds. Within these breeds, the gait can vary considerably, with certain individuals that gait almost from birth, and others that take sufficient work to get and keep in their signature gait.
So, what is so special about this "gait" that entire breeds are founded on? Most alternate gaits are fast and smooth, covering the ground at the speed of a big trot but without the bounce of a two-beat diagonal gait. The footfalls of a horse in an alternate gait are similar to those of a horse simply walking, but much faster, and without the moment of suspension that causes the jarring jolt a trotting horse may bestow upon its rider.
Following are some of the more commonly known gaited horse breeds.
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All Horses: Gaited: Tennessee Walking Horses
A well bred and trained Tennessee Walking Horse do more...2 points
All Horses: Gaited: American Saddlebred
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All Horses: Gaited: Florida Cracker
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All Horses: Gaited: Mountain Horses
Sturdy and sure-footed, these easy-gaited horses w more...1 point
All Horses: Gaited: Racking Horses
Racking Horses are a breed of gaited horse that pe more...1 point
All Horses: Gaited: Standardbred
Best known for harness racing, the versatile Stand more...1 point
All Horses: Gaited: Icelandic Horses
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All Horses: Gaited: Missouri Fox Trotting Horses
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All Horses: Gaited: Peruvian Paso and Paso Fino
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All Horses: Gaited: Single-footing Horses
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All Horses: Gaited: Spotted Saddle Horses
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All Horses: Gaited: Tiger Horse
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walk, stepping pace, and rack
Titan gaiting (incl. slow-mo)
Posted to get gait critique from other gaited horse enthusiasts. Please rate video and leave comments. IMHO he is racking and when he speeds up, possibly doing more of a stepping pace ... regardless, he's smooth and I love riding this horse. :) He was not really at his best here because he was annoyed with the dog. ;) Song is Wiggle It by 2 in a Room.
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The Gaited Horse
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Gaits of Gold
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The gaited horse dilemma
The only real down side to going gaited.
You found the perfect gaited horse. I mean this baby really glides, riding is effortless, and you even found one in your favorite color. You just can't wait to show your prize off at the next group trail ride...then you realize as you are leaving the stock horses in the dust, or they have to jog or even lope to keep up with your horses' naturally faster "walk" and your trail buddies are giving you an evil look...
that you are simply going to have to convert ALL of your friends to the gaited world!
Fortunately, it's a pretty easy conversion. Let them take a spin on your gaited horse. Usually, that's all it takes.
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Speed Racking horse Smooth and clocked at 25 MPH Amazing!!
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Gaited Horse Gifts
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Gaited Horse on front with Spotted and Solid Gaited Horses on the back of this Junior Hoodie.
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