Glossary
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Amble
A symmetrical, relaxed gait between the walk and the trot, in which ipsilateral limbs move (almost, but not quite) in unison. The hind limb is raised and falls very slightly earlier than the forelimb.
Weight is transferred from one side to the other, usually resulting in a rolling motion of the body. It offers faster speed than the walk, but expends less energy than a trot.
Cf. pace
Polar Bear Pacing