Equestrian's choices

GAITS

A horse’s walk, trot, or canter might be described by this plural term.

An equestrian is someone who rides horses, and "gaits" are the different ways a horse can move—like walking, trotting, or galloping. The clue plays on the idea that these movements are "choices" the rider or horse makes while moving. It’s a straightforward definition with no hidden wordplay, just a nod to the natural options a horse has under saddle.