noun
General term for the way a person or animal walks; used in descriptive or clinical contexts.
彼の歩様はとても堂々としている。
His manner of walking is very dignified.
noun
horse gait
Specifically refers to the gait of a horse; used in equestrian or veterinary contexts. Cross-referenced with 歩法.
See also: 歩法
この馬の歩様は非常に滑らかだ。
This horse's gait is very smooth.
歩法 also means 'gait' or 'footwork', but is more commonly used in martial arts or sports contexts, while 歩様 is more descriptive of the walking style itself.
Compound of 歩 (walking) and 様 (manner, style). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji straightforwardly indicate 'walking manner'.