- The
canter and
gallop are
variations on the
fastest gait that can be
performed by a
horse or
other equine. The
canter is a
controlled three-beat gait,...
- are not evaluated. In
equestrian competition, a show ring "
hand gallop," or "
gallop in
hand" is a true
lengthening of stride. However, the
horse remains...
- A
controlled gallop used to show a horse's ground-covering
stride in
horse show
competition is
called a "
gallop in
hand" or a
hand gallop. In complete...
- and canter, and may also be
asked to
extend the trot or to
perform a
hand gallop.
Horses are
judged on
their manners, performance,
quality and conformation...
- seat tack and
attire perform on the flat at a walk, trot,
canter and
hand gallop, and then jump two low fences. The
desired horse in this competition...
-
collected versions of the walk, trot and canter, as well as
performing a
hand gallop, halt and the rein back.
Particular emphasis is
placed on gait transitions...
-
include a halt for
several seconds, rein back,
demonstration of the
hand gallop, figure-8 at the trot or
canter with
correct diagonals or
leads (simple...
-
mimicking those seen on a hunt field,
usually ridden at a
controlled hand gallop. Some
classes include a
conformation section where the
saddle is removed...
-
basic level, most
versions require riders to use both
hands on the reins,
rather than just one
hand, as is
often seen in
western riding.
Riders generally...
-
extended gaits,
particularly an
extended jog and, in some breeds, the
hand gallop.
Winning horses are
decided on
their quality of movement,
proper behavior...