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Decreases in stride duration with increased galloping velocity occurred at the expense of hind trail unipedal contact, fore lead unipedal contact and the airborne phase duration.","Certain stride variables were identified that differed between individual horses galloping at similar velocities. Bilateral asymmetries in motion patterns were detected. Distinct patterns of the magnitudes and timings of maximum and minimum absolute and relative segmental angular orientations were documented for the leading and trailing sides of the body in proximal and distal limb regions. Terminology appropriate to kinematic investigations of the gallop was recommended. The research findings provide a foundation for future investigations of locomotive patterns of horses performing under a variety of conditions.","Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-15T21:00:59Z (GMT). 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