Disunited Canter
This is where the forelegs canter left and the hind legs to the right or vice versa. It causes the legs to cross over. It usually occurs with young horses who are not yet fully balanced. It is very uncomfortable for the rider and must be immediately corrected. Overtracking
This is when a horse places its hind leg in front of where the forelegs grounded. With extended gaits, overtracking is essential. Transition
This is a change in gait or a change in tempo within a gait. They must be attractively performed as a flowing action in which the urge to move forward is not hindered. Half Halt
This is an extremely important exercise and is used to change gait and tempo. The forehand waits while the hind legs move under the body, this collects the horse. Bending
A horse makes a right hand or left hand bend when its neck and body are slightly curved to one side or the other. When only the head is held to this side it is called head bend. |
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