Crossword puzzle clue "quickened paces"

to ride a horse at an easy gallop

HASTEN, to hurry, also HASTE

to expand and contract rhythmically, also PULSATE

PULSE, to expand and contract rhythmically, also PULSATE

AMBLE, to saunter

CANTER, to ride a horse at an easy gallop

DOGTROT, to move at a steady trot