Horse Gaits Explained: Walk, Trot, Canter, Gallop and Gaited Breeds
Understand horse gaits through footfall patterns: walk, trot, canter, gallop, pace and tölt, plus the difference between rhythm, tempo and stride length.
5 minute readThe Horsepedia encyclopedia
Know the breed.
Understand the horse.
From a pony’s first steps to the power of a draft horse. Explore the breeds, learn the foundations, and find a little more confidence in the saddle.
Riding & horse knowledge
Build your understanding.
Practical foundations to help you ask better questions and learn with an instructor.
Horse Anatomy and Conformation: Body Parts, Balance and Movement
Learn horse anatomy and conformation terminology, from withers and cannon bones to hooves, balance and movement, with a practical guide to observing horses.
5 minute readHorse Coat Colors and Markings: Bay, Chestnut, Gray, Dilutions and Patterns
Learn horse coat colors and markings, including bay, chestnut, black, gray, palomino, buckskin and tobiano, with clear genetics terminology explained.
5 minute readChoosing Your First Horse: Suitability, Viewings, Costs and Vet Checks
Choose your first horse with a practical framework for rider suitability, ownership costs, seller questions, supported viewings and a pre-purchase exam.
5 minute readSaddles, Bridles and Riding Gear: Functions, Fit and Buying Essentials
Understand saddles, bridles, pads, leg protection and rider equipment, with buying questions, fitting priorities and checks for second-hand riding gear.
5 minute readOur breed plates are AI-generated illustrative references, not measured conformation diagrams or registry-approved depictions. Individual horses vary; breed descriptions are a starting point, not a promise about any horse’s temperament or suitability.