Canterbury gallop

The Canterbury gallop is a historical term for a pace set by horseback-riding monks traveling to Canterbury. It is essentially a slow, collected canter, averaging five to nine miles per hour. This gait is characterized by a three-beat rhythm where one foreleg and both hind legs move together, followed by the other foreleg, and a brief suspension where all four legs are off the ground. The canter is a popular gait for horse shows and leisurely rides. It differs from a full gallop, which is a faster, four-beat gait that can reach speeds up to 30 miles per hour.123