10 Best Gaited Horse Breeds for a Smooth Ride

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10 Best Gaited Horse Breeds for a Smooth Ride
In the horse world, gaited breeds are a rare but welcome prospect. Of the roughly 350 horse breeds, only around 30 are naturally gaited. Gaited horses have a smoother, easier ride and are often favored by people who have back or joint issues.
What Is a Gaited Horse?
"Gaiting" is the term for a horse that "single-foots" (always has one foot in contact with the ground), ambles, paces, or does a running walk.
Here are 10 horse breeds known for their gaiting ability.
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Although some horse breeds are naturally gaited, other horses can be trained to be gaited. Mixed-breed horses that aren't gaited might pass down the gaiting trait in their DNA, resulting in naturally gaited offspring.
Breed Characteristics
A common thread among gaited breeds is they are sturdy, sensible mounts that don't require too much from the rider. Some naturally gaited horses, particularly those with lateral ambling gaits like pace and stepping, may have difficulty learning how to canter. If your horse is laterally inclined, you will probably need a gaited trainer to help your horse learn to canter. Most gaited horses tend to be high-headed, with their heads set higher on their shoulders rather than their back. Gaited horses tend to be used more for pleasure riding and driving versus track racehorses that are trained for speed.