Walk

From The Talland International School of Equitation

Walk

In all competitions, the horse has to show three paces: walk, trot and canter as well as smooth transitions within and between these paces.

The footfalls describe a regular four-time beat in each variation:

• Collected walk – each step covers less ground but remains active;
• Medium walk – an unconstrained walk of moderate stride, even length
• Extended walk – the horse stretches its head and neck, covering as much ground as possible with

each stride, but without haste.