counter-canter
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2ADJ.
able, excellent
VERB + COUNTER-CANTER
perform
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noun
A canter that is performed in a circle, leading with the leg opposite to the direction of the canter.
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.
Before you start teaching your horse to do a flying change, you need to be able to perform counter-canter.
verb
To perform a counter-canter.
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3She 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.
WiktionaryBefore you start teaching your horse to do a flying change, you need to be able to perform counter-canter.
WiktionaryBecause 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.
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