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What Is A Gaited Horse? (A Definitive Guide)

A gaited horse is a horse that “single-foots” – walks while one foot is in contact with the ground, paces, or ambles. Ambling gaits are slower than cantering but faster than walking. Gaited horses also do a running walk. To understand what a gaited horse is in-depth, it’s important to define the term “gait”.

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How Fast Can A Horse Run?

According to the Guinness World Records, the fastest a racehorse has run is 43.97mph or 70.76 km/h. The speed at which horses run depends on many factors, including breed.