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PACE
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PACE
[pās]
abbreviation for Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly.

pace
an equine gait similar to a trot except that the front and rear limbs on each side are moved in unison instead of the diagonal limbs. A comfortable even gait for the rider, producing an even speed for the duration of a race. Similar to the amble gait but at a fast speed. Many pacing horses are raced and trained in harness. Called also sidewheel.


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CAPTION(S): NO PAIN NO GAIN: Gary gives Sam a pep talk as he puts her through the gruelling test PRESSURE POINT: Sam tests how strong her legs and back are with jumps GOLD STAR: Olympian Sir Chris Hoy backs Gold4Glasgow TYRED OUT: Sam takes a breather after being put through paces
CAPTION(S): GREET EXPECTATIONS: Sven sounds like Ally, above, for whom it all ended in tears' LOOK ROOS BACK: Eriksson watches Wayne Rooney being put through paces yesterday
CAPTION(S): GREET EXPECTATIONS: Sven sounds like Ally, above, for whom it all ended in tears' LOOK ROOS BACK: Eriksson watches Wayne Rooney being put through paces yesterday
 
 
 
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