counter-canter
Definitions
A canter that is performed in a circle, leading with the leg opposite to the direction of the canter.
Equivalents
Suomivastalaukka
Examples
“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.”
“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.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
See also
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