Hakobiashi (運足) - Canter | Japanese Equestrian Print Based on a 17th century

Based on a 17th century scroll of horse gaits in pre-modern Japan

The sound of the horse’s steps in this gait is said to sound like the wings of plovers in flight

shows travelers crossing the river near Fuchu

The word kata (片) refers to one of a pair

likely a gallop of some sort

Hakobiashi (運足) - Canter | Japanese Equestrian Print Based on a 17th centuryA Japanese rider from an Edo era scroll, riding HAKOBIASHI (). The word hakobu means to carry, transport, or move. This is definitely a gallop of some sort, likely at a slower pace, perhaps some sort of a collected gallop, medium speed gallop, canter, or lope. A full description can be found in the book, Lost Traditions: Horses and Horse Medicine in pre Modern Japan.