- 1. Left fore.
- 2. Right hind.
- 3. Right fore.
- 4. Left hind.
If the near hind begins, it will be:
- 1. Left hind.
- 2. Left fore.
- 3. Right hind.
- 4. Right fore.
Each foot comes to the ground after the one that precedes it at an interval of about half the time occupied taking one step. The result of this is that we have the following order of supports:
- 1. Right laterals (right fore and right hind).
- 2. Right diagonals (right fore and left hind).
- 3. Left laterals.
- 4. Left diagonals.
As a rule, a horse begins the walk with a fore leg. (Hayes.)
The Trot.—This is a movement of two beats. The diagonal feet are on the ground at the same time. The order of supports is:
- 1. Right diagonal.
- 2. Moment of suspension.
- 3. Left diagonal.
- 4. Moment of suspension.
The Pace.—This is a movement of two beats, like the trot, except the support is by the laterals instead of the diagonals. The order of supports is: