TROTS, SAY is a term used to describe a type of gait performed by horses. The term is derived from the Dutch word 'trotsen' which means 'to walk or pace proudly'. The crossword solution for this term is GAITS, which is a term used to describe the various ways in which a horse can move. GAITS include walking, trotting, cantering, galloping, and leaping. Trotting is a two-beat gait in which the horse moves its legs in diagonal pairs, with the left front and right hind legs moving together, followed by the right front and left hind legs. Trotting is a popular gait for riding horses, as it is comfortable for both the horse and rider.