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Lawdy! We got a lot of comments about the Pace video we posted this weekend. Here’s Terrel demonstrating Flying Pace. You will see there are times all 4 hooves are off the ground! And here’s the official definition of Flying Pace from “Horses of Iceland “: Flying pace is often called the "fifth gear" and is a two-beat lateral gait with suspension. Flying pace is ridden very fast and over short distances. It is sometimes used for racing over 100 to 250 meters. Not all Icelandic horses can pace bu

The flying pace is the “fifth gear” of the icelandic horse, offering a two-beat lateral movement with suspension. This gait is ridden very fast, even used for racing and only for short distances, 100-200 metres usually. Not all Icelandic horses can pace, but those that manage all five gaits well are considered the best of the breed. This video was taken during a visit to our partners and friends from Hestamiðstöðin Söðulsholt :) You can find more information about all five gaits on our website: