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The half bound occurs when a spring is made using both hindlimbs together, but the animal lands on one forefoot before the other, as seen in rabbits and hares.
The half bound occurs when a spring is made using both hindlimbs together, but the animal lands on one forefoot before the other, as seen in rabbits and hares.
The running jump occurs in with a springing gallop during the stage of extended suspension (Fig. 10.11 d: 4th stage). In the horse, the jump is not part of a normal gallop.
The running jump occurs in with a springing gallop during the stage of extended suspension (Fig. 10.11 d: 4th stage). In the horse, the jump is not part of a normal gallop.
[[File:QMFig 10.14.png|thumb|'''Fig 10.14 The running jump of a horse''']]
:::::'''Fig 10.14 The running jump of a horse'''
:::::'''Fig 10.14 The running jump of a horse'''