The canter and gallop are variations on the fastest gait that can be performed by a horse or other equine. The canter is a controlled three-beat gait, while the gallop is a faster, four-beat variation of the same gait. It is a natural gait possessed by all horses, faster than most horses' trot, or ambling gaits.

What is the meaning of galloping horse?

Definition of 'gallop'

When a horse gallops, it runs very fast so that all four legs are off the ground at the same time. If you gallop a horse, you make it gallop.

Is Galloping bad for horses?

Galloping an unfit horse is risking tendons, ligaments and resp damage. You could always go and just do trot and canter work though.