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The Canter

The canter is described as being three-time, this is because each stride taken by the horse or pony has three beats.

Assuming the horse or pony starts the stride with their off leg leading the sequence of foot falls would be as follows;- Near Hind Off Hind and Near Fore Off Fore

Or Assuming the horse or pony starts the stride with their off leg leading the sequence of foot falls would be as follows;- Off Hind Near Hind and Off Fore Near Fore

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Updated: October 2005.