Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trote
noun
/ˈtrɒt/
Definition
A trote is a type of horse gait that is faster than a walk but slower than a canter.
Examples
- She guided her horse into a trote around the arena.
- The horse maintained a steady trote throughout the trail ride.
Meaning
In equestrian terms, trote refers to a brisk pace shared by horses, characterized by a two-beat diagonal movement. It can also refer to the act of trotting when riding a horse or the sound made by horses moving at this gait.
Synonyms
- gait
- pace
- canter