Aubin

/ˈoʊbɪn/ noun

Definition

A horse's gait or movement that is faster than a walk but different from a trot, used in dressage and classical riding.

Etymology

Named after the French master of equitation d'Aubin (also called d'Aubigne) in the 18th century. The specific gait was named after him because he developed or popularized the technique in classical horsemanship training.

Kelly Says

Even horse gaits got named after famous people—if you were really good at teaching horses to move in a special way in 1700s France, your name could literally become a riding term forever!

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