Gaits in four-legged animals

Gaits can be more complicated in four-legged animals like horses. They use several different gaits, including: trot, pace, and gallop.

Side view of a horse trotting in mid-stride with the right-front and left-rear legs stepping forward.
Horse trot gait
Side view of a horse pacing in mid-stride with the left-front and left-rear legs stepping forward.
Horse pace gait
Side view of a horse galloping in mid-stride with the left and right front legs stepping forward.
Horse gallop gait