What kind of gait is a rack?
Racking Horses are a breed of gaited horse that perform an alternate gait to the trot which is smooth and easy to ride, called a "rack."
This gait is a four-beat gait with no bounce, compared to the two-beat trot which has either a small or large amount of "suspension" and creates a somewhat rougher ride for its passenger.
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Pictured is Sweet Surprize, registered Racking Horse mare, showing in a 4-H Western Pleasure class some years ago.
Racking Horse
The Racking Horse is horse breed derived from the Tennessee Walking Horse, recognized by the USDA in 1978. It is known for a distinctive singlefoot gait. The breed has its own organization, the Racking Horse Breeders' Association of America,[http://www.rackinghorse.com/] headquartered in Decatur, AL. Its goal is to preserve the breed in a natural state with little or no artificial devices that enhance gait. The horse's tail is naturally raised without nicking. Some classes allow special shoes that enhance action and a new class allows the use of chains, 6 ounces and uder as action devices. The practice of soring, illegal under the Horse Protection Act, is also seen within the Racking horse world.
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Some other gaited breeds:
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Tennessee Walking Horses | Gaited Horse Breeds | www.AllHorses.us
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A well bred and trained Tennessee Walking Horse does not trot under saddle. Instead, this breed has at least three speeds at which it can "walk" ... a very smooth four-beat gait with no bounce. You'll hear the terms flat walk, dog walk, and running...
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Spotted Saddle Horses | Gaited Horse Breeds | www.AllHorses.us
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A relatively new horse breed, a Spotted Saddle Horse can descend from many different breeds of gaited horses, including Tennessee Walking Horse and Missouri Fox Trotting Horse, but with the added requirement of a bold coat color known as "pinto&...
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Florida Cracker | Gaited Horse Breeds | www.AllHorses.us
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Select content from Florida Cracker Horse Web site, used with permission. Many more breeds to learn about at the gaited horses lens!
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Mountain Horses | Gaited Horse Breeds | www.AllHorses.us
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Sturdy and sure-footed, these easy-gaited horses were developed in the hilly terrain and excel at trail riding, showing and parades, and even cattle work. Mountain Horses include the following recognised breeds:Rocky Mountain Horses Spotted Mountain...
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Single-footing Horses | Gaited Horse Breeds | www.AllHorses.us
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