Here's why:
* Gaited horses have unique gaits: They are known for their smooth, four-beat gaits, which are distinct from the three-beat canter found in most horse breeds.
* Four-beat gaits: The most common gaited gaits are the running walk, fox trot, and tölt. These gaits have a four-beat rhythm, but with a different footfall pattern than the canter.
* Canter: The canter is a three-beat gait, with a brief suspension phase.
While some gaited horses might be able to canter, it is not their natural, efficient gait.