Gaited Horses
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As well as the usual gaits (walk, trot and canter), Icelandics also TÖLT.
This can be ridden at any speed and is incredibly smooth and comfortable
for the rider as there is no moment of suspension. Some Icelandics possess
a fifth gait, Flying Pace, a two-beat lateral gait used for racing over
short distances and is spectacular to watch and exhilarating to ride.