swing trot (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /swɪŋ trɒt/
Definition
A two-beat horse gait where the horse's legs move in unison, with a swinging motion of the horse's body.
Examples
The rider urged the horse into a swing trot, and they glided across the field.
The horse's swing trot was so smooth that the rider felt like she was floating.
How to Use swing trot
- break into a swing trot (verb phrase)
- to suddenly start moving in a swing trot — "The horse broke into a swing trot as it entered the arena."
- develop a swing trot (verb phrase)
- to train a horse to move in a swing trot — "The rider worked on developing a smooth swing trot in her horse."
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