>>> A running walk can be slightly diagonal or slightly lateral. Any more than slightly would make it a different gait.
Bingo! I think that's true of any gait, right? - there's a SLIGHT range that is very hard to distinguish but if it's more than a slight difference, it becomes the neighboring gait. Here's my take - if I can't tell if it's a slightly lateral running walk or a saddle rack...then I probably don't CARE! Both are good. Maybe someday I will be able to tell ALL gaits that precisely, but just knowing the major differences is a plenty challenging at first. If I can't tell if it's a slightly diagonal running walk or a foxtrot, then I probably don't CARE! Not now...maybe as I get better. But, one step at a time please... But if I can't tell a step-pace from a foxtrot, then I have homework to do... Karen Thomas, NC [EMAIL PROTECTED]
