Sequence of gaits or paces: for each gait, there is a correct sequence of footfalls; at the walk, four hoofbeats should be heard with equal intervals between them; they should fall in the order of right hind leg, right foreleg, left hindleg, left foreleg; at the trot, there are two footfalls, with legs moving in diagonal pairs separated by a moment of suspension; at the canter, there are three hoof beats followed by a moment of suspension.