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Horsemanship Training: Basic Gaits of the Horse

Horsemanship Training: Basic Gaits of the Horse. Walk. Trot (Jog). Canter (Lope). Gallop. Words to Remember.

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Horsemanship Training: Basic Gaits of the Horse

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  1. Horsemanship Training:Basic Gaits of the Horse

  2. Walk

  3. Trot (Jog)

  4. Canter (Lope)

  5. Gallop

  6. Words to Remember Lead: The term "lead" is used to tell which fore leg of the horse is farther forward (leading). This term is used only in the canter and gallop. A horse is on his "left lead" when his left fore leg is leading and on his "right lead" when his right fore leg is leading. Posting: The term "posting" is used to describe the up-and-down pattern of the trot. When you post, you raise out of the saddle for one beat, and sit down in the saddle for one beat. This pattern usually creates a more comfortable trot for both the horse and rider. Diagonal: The term "diagonal" refers to which fore leg is moving forward while you are in the up position of the posting trot. You should always be in the up position of the posting trot when the horse's outside fore leg (closest to the arena wall) is farther forward.

  7. Let’s review!

  8. What are the four basic gaits? ANSWER: 1. Walk 2. Trot 3. Canter 4. Gallop

  9. What gait is this? Say the name used both English and Western riding? ANSWER: Canter in English; Lope in Western

  10. How many beats does the walk have? ANSWER: 4 beats

  11. What does posting mean? ANSWER:The up-and-down pattern of the trot.

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