The term 'gait faster than a walk' is often used to describe the four-beat gait known as a TROT. A TROT is a two-beat diagonal gait in which the horse's legs move in diagonal pairs, with the front and hind legs on opposite sides of the body moving simultaneously. The TROT is a natural gait for horses and is the most common gait used in equestrian sports. It is also the fastest gait that can be performed over long distances.