| One of the natural gaits possessed by horses is the | | | | the canter and lope are 3-beated gaits that are both |
| canter. The canter is normally faster than a trot but | | | | functional and aesthetically beautiful to watch. |
| slower than the gallop. This gait is used by all horse | | | | The canter and the lope usually come after teaching |
| riders. The canter gait's speed could reach more or | | | | the horse how to trot. The animal will gradually learn |
| less 22 kph or 14 mph. The speed heavily depends | | | | how to execute these natural movements with the |
| on the horse. Longer strides would cover more | | | | weight of the rider. Horses will eventually be |
| ground and therefore, faster canters are executed. | | | | comfortable with the trot gait and that will be the |
| A lope, on the other hand, is a slower but somewhat | | | | perfect time to canter or lope the horse. As you |
| similar to a canter. The lope gait has a speed of | | | | progress, you will learn how to rate the horse for |
| around 16 kph or 10 mph. It is a collected movement | | | | collection, extension and ultimately feel confident |
| and it is primarily used in western form of riding. Both | | | | enough for a full gallop. |