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, while the gallop is a faster, four-beat variation
A horse and rider at the canter
A miniature horse at a gallop
The diagonal pair (in this case, right hind and left fore) is no longer in sync at the gallop.
The suspension phase, all four legs momentarily off the ground
Hunt seat is a style of forward seat riding commonly found in North American horse shows. Along with dressage, it is one of the two classic forms of English riding. The hunt seat is based on the tradi
A horse and rider with hunt seat tack and attire
One style of hunt seat saddle, an "eventing" saddle. It is heavier and has a deeper seat than the "close contact" style of hunt seat saddle.
Jumper obstacles are generally very high and brightly colored.
The show hunter and rider formally turned out for a major horse show. Horse is braided, rider wears a hunt coat, boots, breeches, and white ratcatcher shirt.