What is gaited horse riding?
Gaited horse riding means riding horses that master at least one gait beyond walk, trot and canter. Well-known examples are the tölt and flying pace of the Icelandic horse, the paso llano of the Paso breeds and the running walk of the Tennessee Walking Horse. Many riders find these gaits smoother to sit than the trot. Icelandic horse sport, with its four-gait and five-gait classes, is one competition tradition in this field; other gaited breeds have their own riding styles and shows.
