Smooth Gaits

Dressage is more than trot and the saddle you ride in.
- Jennifer Klitzke

Flat walk & Running Walk

The flat walk and running walk are evenly timed smooth gaits with a head and neck nod.

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Saddle Rack

The saddle rack is a four-step smooth gait which is slightly on the lateral foot-fall. The head and neck do not nod up and down, but may have a slight side to side movement.

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Fox Trot

The fox trot is a four-step smooth gait which is slightly on the diagonal foot-fall. The head and neck nod up and down and the tail bobs with each step.

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