How gaits are generated

How does the nervous system generate different gaits?

Scientists have identified some of the interneuron circuits in the spinal cord that are involved in generating complex patterns of limb movement.

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