What is Stride?

a stride is defined as one full cycle of motion, beginning when a foot touches the ground and ending when that same foot returns tot he same position.

What is Gait?

A gait is the pattern of limb movement an animal uses to move. It describes the sequence and timing of how the legs touch the ground and lift off during locomotion.

Common quadruped gaits are walk, trot, pace, canter, gallop.