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The Gallop

The gallop is described as being four-time, this is because each stride taken by the horse or pony has four beats.
Assuming the horse or pony starts the stride with their right leg leading the sequence of foot falls would be as follows;-
Left Hind Right Hind Left Fore Right Fore

Or Assuming the horse or pony starts the stride with their left leg leading the sequence of foot falls would be as follows;-
Right Hind Left Hind Right Fore Left Fore

When a horse or pony gallops they will cover the most ground, the horses or ponies outline should also lengthen.

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Updated: October 2005.