Counter-canter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Counter-canter is a noun meaning (dressage) A canter that is performed in a circle, leading with the leg opposite to the direction of the canter.
Meaning
(dressage) A canter that is performed in a circle, leading with the leg opposite to the direction of the canter.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To perform a counter-canter.
Example Sentences
Before you start teaching your horse to do a flying change, you need to be able to perform counter-canter.
Because it challenges your horse's balance and strengthens his outside hind leg, the counter-canter is an excellent gymnastic exercise for improving balance and collection.
She used to come to the indoor riding school at Knightsbridge and ride my charger, Foxhunter, which I taught to do counter-canters, extended trots, half-passes and other dressage movements.
Word Forms
- counter-canters
- counter-cantering
- counter-cantered
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include countercurve, caracol, can-can, curvette, circination, heel.
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