Canter

/ˈkæntər/
noun

The action of a horse moving at a pace faster than a trot but slower than a gallop.

The rider urged the horse into a gentle canter.
Visual representation of "canter" - The action of a horse moving at a pace faster than a trot but slower than a gallop.

Often appears as...

  • horse at a canter
  • break into a canter
verb

If a horse canters, it moves at a pace which is faster than a trot but slower than a gallop.

The horse cantered smoothly across the field.
Visual representation of "canter" - If a horse canters, it moves at a pace which is faster than a trot but slower than a gallop.

Often appears as...

  • canter across
  • canter down
verb

To move quickly but not in a rush.

We cantered through the project at a good pace.
Visual representation of "canter" - To move quickly but not in a rush.

Often appears as...

  • canter through a task
  • canter along

Usage tips

Colloquial

noun

The action of a horse moving at a pace faster than a trot but slower than a gallop.

The rider urged the horse into a gentle canter.
Visual representation of "canter" - The action of a horse moving at a pace faster than a trot but slower than a gallop.

Often appears as...

  • horse at a canter
  • break into a canter
verb

If a horse canters, it moves at a pace which is faster than a trot but slower than a gallop.

The horse cantered smoothly across the field.
Visual representation of "canter" - If a horse canters, it moves at a pace which is faster than a trot but slower than a gallop.

Often appears as...

  • canter across
  • canter down
verb

To move quickly but not in a rush.

We cantered through the project at a good pace.
Visual representation of "canter" - To move quickly but not in a rush.

Often appears as...

  • canter through a task
  • canter along

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
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Equestrian Term

Primarily used in horse riding to describe a horse's pace.

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Her horse transitioned into a canter as they approached the open field.
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Moderate Speed

Indicates a specific speed in equestrian context, not too fast or slow.

Illustration for Moderate Speed
The instructor asked us to keep the horses at a steady canter.
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Equestrian Term

Primarily used in horse riding to describe a horse's pace.

Illustration for Equestrian Term
Her horse transitioned into a canter as they approached the open field.
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Moderate Speed

Indicates a specific speed in equestrian context, not too fast or slow.

Illustration for Moderate Speed
The instructor asked us to keep the horses at a steady canter.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Equestrian Term

Primarily used in horse riding to describe a horse's pace.

Illustration for Equestrian Term
Her horse transitioned into a canter as they approached the open field.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Moderate Speed

Indicates a specific speed in equestrian context, not too fast or slow.

Illustration for Moderate Speed
The instructor asked us to keep the horses at a steady canter.
Visual representation of the word "Canter"

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Video examples

Safari Live - Day 292 PIPE...

that often I'm sure this hippo wants to go in the water completely to stop the oxpecker picking at any wounds but hasn't quite rolled over just yet you can see the one next to it is kind of cantered to the side so sometimes when they get a little bit kind of dry on one spot they'll just canter left or right and that will allow them to keep their body

Video examples

Safari Live - Day 292 PIPE...

that often I'm sure this hippo wants to go in the water completely to stop the oxpecker picking at any wounds but hasn't quite rolled over just yet you can see the one next to it is kind of cantered to the side so sometimes when they get a little bit kind of dry on one spot they'll just canter left or right and that will allow them to keep their body

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Quote examples

Jessica Springsteen

American Athlete

I think some horses are meant to do... eventing or dressage. We have Western horses who canter around. I think it takes, especially at the level I'm at now, it takes a horse that wants to do it.
Portrait of Jessica Springsteen

Quote examples

Edward Carpenter

English Activist

I was in the Square at the time. The crowd was a most good-humoured, easy going, smiling crowd; but presently it was transformed. A regiment of mounted police came cantering up.
Portrait of Edward Carpenter

Quote examples

Jessica Springsteen

American Athlete

I think some horses are meant to do... eventing or dressage. We have Western horses who canter around. I think it takes, especially at the level I'm at now, it takes a horse that wants to do it.
Portrait of Jessica Springsteen

Quote examples

Edward Carpenter

English Activist

I was in the Square at the time. The crowd was a most good-humoured, easy going, smiling crowd; but presently it was transformed. A regiment of mounted police came cantering up.
Portrait of Edward Carpenter
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