Gallop
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The gallop is a four-time movement, with four rapid beats
to astride. The rider can hear: one-two-three-four, one-two-three-four, one-two-three-four, with a silent moment between strides.
Before you continue, you might find it useful to listen to the sound of a gallop using the player below.
The sequence of footfalls with the left foreleg leading is:
The sequence of footfalls with the right foreleg leading is:
At the gallop, the horse’s outline should lengthen considerably. As he increases speed, his stride may lengthen, or its tempo may be quickened, but always in rhythm. He should continue to accept the contact and remain in balance.
Before you continue, you might find it useful to listen to the sound of a gallop using the player below.
The sequence of footfalls with the left foreleg leading is:- right hind
- left hind
- right fore
- left fore
The sequence of footfalls with the right foreleg leading is:- left hind
- right hind
- left fore
- right fore
At the gallop, the horse’s outline should lengthen considerably. As he increases speed, his stride may lengthen, or its tempo may be quickened, but always in rhythm. He should continue to accept the contact and remain in balance.
