single-foot

• Nom désignant un allez rapide à quatre temps du cheval, dans lequel chaque sabot frappe le sol indépendamment, également appelé « rack » ou « broken pace » ; parfois utilisé pour désigner ce type d'allure en général.

A noun referring to a rapid, four-beat horse gait in which each hoof strikes the ground independently, also known as a rack or broken pace.

1. Horse gaitC1formal

   A fast, smooth gait of a horse where each foot hits the ground individually, often used for long-distance travel.

   Amble rompu

   • The horse moved into a comfortable single-foot across the field.
   • Riders often prefer the single-foot for its smoothness on long trails.
   • The single-foot gait is faster than a walk but slower than a canter.

   Synonymesrack

• Verbe désuet signifiant se déplacer à l'amble, une allure équine dans laquelle chaque jambe se meut indépendamment.

An obsolete verb meaning to move at a single-foot gait, a type of horse gait where each foot moves independently.

1. To move at a rackC2formal

   To move at a fast, four-beat gait where each foot hits the ground separately, also known as a rack.

   aller au rack

   • The horse single-footed gracefully across the field.
   • She taught her horse to single-foot for long-distance riding.
   • The rider enjoyed the smooth motion of the single-footing horse.

   Synonymesrack