Zohra Soltanabadi, riding instructor, horse breeder and wife of Kayhan Kalhor

The way a horse rides will depend largely on its training. Riders train their horses to be collected and to ride with modified or exaggerated gaits. However, there are unique gaits among some breeds as well. The Thoroughbred tends to have a low gait – meaning they do not lift their feet any higher than necessary. The American Saddle Horse, on the other hand, has a higher gait, which is mainly used for show. Some horses are also known as gaited horses, such as the Tennessee Walking Horse. This means they are able to move their legs individually, keeping one foot on the ground at all times.