Canter

The Kanter, and Canter, is a light, loose gallop, which can be used to loosen up and relax, but also to build stamina young horses. This pace can be sustained by horse and rider over long distances. The word comes from English " canter ", short for " Canterbury gallop ", derived from the pilgrims who rode to Canterbury. In the American language " canter " means a slow gallop as opposed to " gallop ".

When Kanter the rider avoids as far as possible any influence on the horse. To this end, he goes into the light seat, keeping the horse on a long rein. In Canter canter a horse makes about 300 to 400 meters per minute - equivalent to a rate 18 to 24 kilometers per hour.

" Kanter " is used in the term " thrashing ".