Definitions by anonthermus

Step Ratio

When a set of steps in a gait occurs twice as fast on one (usually) horizontal half than the other.

This step ratio has my arms moving twice as fast as my legs.

Step Ratio by anonthermus November 21, 2025

Gait Ratio

When a set of steps in a gait occurs twice as fast on one (usually) horizontal half than the other.

The most common gait ratio in quadrobics is 1:1, besides lean and switch step, which have 1:2 and 2:1.

Gait Ratio by anonthermus November 21, 2025

Gait

A step pattern: a mode of moving forward in a predetermined pattern of steps.

I have to learn a new gait for my competition.

Gait by anonthermus November 21, 2025

Base Gait

One of three of the main gaits in quadrobics. They are taught and trained first, and are the most important and versatile gaits in the sport.

The three base gaits include walk, canter and trot.

Base Gait by anonthermus November 21, 2025

Forestep

The step directly before a jump. Commonly mistaken for a starting jump, it occurs when the paws land at the same time as each other before a jump.

Why don't we just call a canter step a forestep?

Forestep by anonthermus November 21, 2025

Focal point

A singular point where the athlete is focused on throughout an entire jump, space, or period of time. Example: The barrel in barrel racing, a Copaw’s flag in an agility course.

All of the copaws for this competition have little red flags to act as the focal point.

Focal point by anonthermus November 21, 2025

False

To false is to stumble, stutter, miss a beat, or fall while gaiting or jumping in quadrobics.

Athlete: *slips and faceplants*

Judge: Thats a false.

False by anonthermus November 21, 2025