what is a gated horse

A gated horse is not a commonly used term in the horse industry. It is possible that the term is a misspelling of "gaited horse," which refers to a horse that moves each leg independently, allowing one foot to constantly be on the ground, which results in a smooth ride for the rider. Gaited horses have the ability to trot in diagonal pairs, lateral pairs, and also in a four-beat trot where each leg works independently. There are many breeds of gaited horses, including the Tennessee Walking Horse, Missouri Foxtrotter, Paso Fino, Peruvian Paso, and Icelandic. The term "gated horse" does not appear to have any specific meaning in the horse industry.