Leaping gait

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The leaping gaits are a group of related quadruped gaits that include canter, gallop, and stot (also known as pronk and prong).[1] These gaits share the characteristic of a leading leg and consequently the possibility of a lead change. There are 9 of these gaits.[1]

Leaping gaits are distinct from running gaits: the latter include trotting (see Terrestrial locomotion).

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  1. ^ a b Tristan David Martin Roberts (1995) Understanding Balance: The Mechanics of Posture and Locomotion, Nelson Thornes, ISBN 0412601605.
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