Lope is a four-letter term used to describe a type of gait in which the horse moves with a long, easy stride. It is a smooth, relaxed, and collected movement that is often seen in dressage and show jumping. LOPE is also known as a canter, which is a three-beat gait that is faster than a trot but slower than a gallop. The horse's legs move in diagonal pairs, with the outside hind leg and inside foreleg striking the ground at the same time.