The Friesian is known for its elegant high-stepping gait. They lift their knees higher than most horses making them appear to dance. This is a hallmark of the breed and is a factor when rating the ...

Gait analysis, once primarily the domain of ... Weakness in ankle dorsiflexion creates a characteristic high-stepping pattern as the person lifts their foot excessively during swing phase to ...

rule that would significantly curb the pernicious practice of “soring,” which involves the deliberate infliction of pain on a horse’s hooves and legs to create an exaggerated high-stepping gait for ...