| Abstract: | In a previous paper it was shown that the traditional methodology used to analyze quadrupedal gaits is inadequate when applied to the gaits of monkeys. The traditional methods were modified for use with the monkey sample (Prost, '65). Was the modification a general improvement of the traditional approach or was it dictated by peculiarities of monkey locomotion? The traditional analysis receives its support primarily from its usefulness in handling horse gaits. If it can be shown that the modified methods improve the analysis for horses, then it can be claimed that the system is not a special case designed uniquely for use with monkeys. Motion pictures were taken of an American Saddle Bred, five-gaited horse performing several classic gaits. The films were analyzed using the modified methods developed to analyze monkey gaits. The analysis was superior to the traditional approach. All of the organizing principles which structure horse gaits were found to be identical to those which structure monkey gaits. |
